Mushkin previews a $500 4TB SSD at CES
CES - More than a handful of SSD manufacturers have released drives built around Silicon Motion's SM2246EN controller, including Mushkin and its Reactor 1TB SSD. An updated SM2246EN now supports 3D NAND and drive capacities up to 2TB, and Mushkin is using that updated controller to expand the Reactor to 2TB.
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Alienware puts OLED screens in mobile gamers' reach
Dell and Lenovo have already deemed OLED screens good enough for prime time as monitors. Now, according to PC World, Alienware is adding one to its Alienware 13 gaming notebook. Given that the premium gaming PC maker is a Dell subsidiary, that move isn't a huge surprise.
The OLED panel Alienware demonstrated is apparently a 2560x1440 unit, with a response time of less than a millisecond. Of course, with no backlighting to speak of, the ...
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In Win's transforming H-Tower gets a release date and price tag
We first saw In Win's gloriously ostentatious H-Tower transforming E-ATX case at this summer's Computex. This week at CES, In Win revealed when potential buyers will be able to get an H-Tower of their own and the price they'll pay for the privilege. You may want to sit down before continuing.
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Zotac adds an Ethernet port to its PC Stick
Quite a few players are producing candy-bar PCs these days, and we're finally starting to see some deviation from Intel's original Compute Stick formula. Zotac has announced its PC Stick, which is a little larger than usual but also has a couple interesting features.
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Windows 10 upgrade notifications can be disabled with a registry edit
Since July, Microsoft has offered Windows 10 as an optional free upgrade for many users of Windows 7 and Windows 8.1. As we let you know last October, the Windows 10 upgrade will soon become a "recommended update," meaning that the install files for the new OS will automatically download for anyone using the default Windows Update settings. However, users who've decided to stick it out with their older Windows versions do have some options for blocking the upgrade and suppressing the offer notifications.
According to Microsoft, the Windows 10 upgrade can be blocked in several ways. First, Microsoft has released updates that install a new Group Policy Object. Computers with this update "will never detect, download, or install and upgrade to the latest ...
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Monster routers from Linksys and TP-Link are ready to hit the streets
TP-Link and Linksys each took advantage of CES to show off impressive new Wi-Fi routers. The routers differ in a few key areas, but both are unapologetically high-end.
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AMD condenses its desktop platforms with Socket AM4
CES - We met with AMD at CES this week to discuss the present situation of its desktop CPU lineup and its future plans for its desktop platforms. The company acknowledges that today's platform situation for its desktop CPUs is a somewhat confusing one. The company's Vishera CPUs require Socket AM3+ motherboards, while Kaveri and Godavari APUs need Socket FM2+ boards. Furthermore, Kabini Athlons and Semprons need the AM1 platform.
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Gigabyte's C232 and C236 mobos blend work and play
All the cool kids are releasing motherboards with Intel's C232 and C236 chipsets that blur the lines between work and play. It only makes sense that Gigabyte would join the party, too. These boards support Xeon E3-1200 v5 processors and sport a slick digital camo appearance.
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Gigabyte gives its Brix PCs Skylake CPUs and aluminum exteriors
We've had a couple models of Gigabyte's Brix mini-PCs in the lab here at TR, and we've been impressed with how much PC Gigabyte crams into such small boxes. For the upcoming lineup of six new Brix models, Gigabyte upgraded these systems with Skylake processors and M.2 SSD storage while maintaining the units' diminutive size.
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Monoprice enters the ultrawide arena with a 34" IPS offering
The fine people at Monoprice have revealed a take on the increasingly popular 21:9 monitor. This screen's combination of specs and price sure looks like a winner to me.
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Mushkin updates its ECO line of solid-state drives
Mushkin's ECO family of solid-state drives has been known primarily for being budget-friendly. With its new ECO3 drives, it looks like Mushkin is sticking with that formula. This time around, the company is dropping the smaller 60GB and 120GB offerings. ECO3 drives will only ship in 240GB and 480GB capacities, at least initially.
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The executioner is coming for older versions of Internet Explorer
Internet Explorer 7, 8, 9, and 10 have their days numbered. Come January 12, only Internet Explorer 11 will be supported on modern Windows desktop operating systems, along with Edge on Windows 10. IE 9 in Vista SP2 does gets a stay of execution, but not for long—that operating system will be taken behind the barn in April 2017.
The situation is slightly different for server versions of Windows. Microsoft will only offer support for IE 11 on Windows Server 2012 ...
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EVGA SC 17G gaming laptop gives enthusiasts full control
CES - EVGA gave us a look at its upcoming SC 17G gaming laptop today. This 17" machine is hewn entirely from aluminum, and both the case and keyboard feel rock-solid. EVGA puts a 4K IPS panel under the lid. G-Sync will be available as an option.
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Thermaltake DPS G PSU lets users monitor their carbon footprint
It's no secret that desktop computers can be power-hungry machines. With its new Toughpower DPS G RGB power supply, Thermaltake hopes to provide environmentally-conscious users the information they need to monitor and reduce their carbon footprint.
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Cooler Master gaming keyboards offer switch type variety
Along with cases and cooling apparatus, Cooler Master also has some new gaming peripherals on display at CES. Meet the MasterKeys keyboards and Devastator II combo sets.
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