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Game At New Highs With The XPOWER XS70 PCIe 4.0 SSD
Published: Saturday, January 22, 2022 | By: DennisTaipei, Taiwan – January 18th, 2022 – The all-new XPOWER XS70 PCIe 4.0 SSD from Silicon Power (SP) is about to take gaming to new highs with its thrilling performance and unique design that’ll give hardcore gamers the boost to take on opponents for hours on end.
The PCIe 4.0 That Crushes The Competition
With a standard data transfer rate that's 2x faster than the 3.0 version, the XS70 PCIe Gen 4x4 with 3D NAND flash memory and NVMe 1.4 support is exactly what serious gamers need to crush the competition. Mind-blowing continuous read and write speeds up to 7,300MB/s and 6,800MB/s, respectively, enable the XS70 to push the limits of what an SSD can do so you can break new records.A Design That Breathes Like A Shark
Inspired by the gills of a shark, the XS70's unique heatsink design with carefully angled slits enables it to breathe during even the most intense gaming sessions. Heat easily ventilates out through the heatsink's gill-like slits to prevent overheating and maintain superior performance. The XS70 is not only as fierce as a shark on a performance level, but it can breathe like one too for longer and more stable gameplay!For more information, please visit the Silicon Power official website: www.silicon-power.com.
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Next-Generation EK-Quantum CPU Water Block for LGA1200 Launched by EK
Published: Saturday, January 22, 2022 | By: DennisEK-Quantum Velocity, the successor of the highly popular EK-Quantum Velocity, expands to Intel LGA 1200 socket. The water block showcases the EK-Matrix7 initiative, a standard where increments of 7mm manage the height of products and the distance between ports. This product uses a socket-specific cooling engine to ensure the best performance and optimal flow with low restrictions on every platform.
EK-Quantum Velocity D-RGB – 1200
This new water block kept the name “Velocity” because it retained the ability to be responsive and agile in the world of liquid cooling. Embedded in the Velocity is a next-generation EK CPU water block cooling engine that is socket-specific. A combination of mounting pressure and cold plate geometry, tailored for the IHS and die layout of Intel LGA 1200 socket processors, is used to achieve low hydraulic flow restriction and high performance. Th? lathe-turned cold plate is made with precision to cover the IHS effectively and put optimal pressure on the die area.
EK-Quantum Velocity was redesigned inside and out. A new, patent-pending EK-Exact Mount mounting system was developed in the search for an easy-to-use but aesthetically pleasing mounting mechanism. It’s made up of only three pieces – the backplate, mounting screws, and the water block itself. It’s screwed in from the back, allowing for a seamless and clean front aesthetic without any screws disrupting the harmony of shape. The system uses pre-tensioned springs concealed in the water block top, so with just a few turns of the thumb-nuts, the installation is finished, and you get the exact mounting pressure needed.
The LGA 1200 version made for Comet Lake and Rocket Lake CPUs comes in 5 variants:
- Nickel + Plexi
- Nickel + Acetal
- Full Nickel
- Nickel + Satin Titanium
- Copper + Acetal
These variations are based on aesthetics and have almost no impact on performance. The cold plate is manufactured out of the highest-grade 99.99% pure electrolytic copper, machined with precision for the best possible contact and heat transfer which is further nickel-plated, except with the Copper + Acetal version which uses a bare copper cold plate.
EK-Matrix7
The EK-Quantum Velocity is an EK-Matrix7 certified product. The EK-Matrix7 is a convenient product raster that adds a new dimension to PC liquid cooling, where increments of 7mm manage the height of products and the distance between ports. This improves product alignment and reduces the time spent planning the loop and bending tubes. Through the meticulous planning of our products, building a liquid-cooled PC becomes easy and fun, just like toy bricks.Compatibility
New EK-Quantum Velocity series CPU water blocks are socket-specific, compatible only with Intel LGA 1200 socket and Comet Lake and Alder Lake CPUs.D-RGB Compatibility
EK-Quantum Velocity D-RGB – 1200 CPU water blocks are equipped with 14 D-RGB LEDs. Models with the clear Acrylic top are entirely lit, while the solid-top options have sophisticated light beams cutting across them. They are compatible with all popular addressable RGB sync technologies from all major motherboard manufacturers. The arrow marking on the 3-pin D-RGB LED connector is aligned with the +5V marking on the addressable RGB header.Availability and Pricing
The EK-Quantum Velocity series water blocks are made in Slovenia, Europe, and are available for pre-order through the EK Webshop and Partner Reseller Network.Nickel + Plexi, Nickel + Acetal, and Copper Acetal models are expected to start shipping in late-February 2022, with the other models following in early March 2022.
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Funky Kit Review - Patriot P400 1TB M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD
Published: Saturday, January 22, 2022 | By: DennisPCI Express Gen4 brought with it the promise of extemely high transfer speeds and the first industiry to take advantage was storage and the advantages were nothing short of amazing.
The Patriot Memory P400 1TB M.2 NVMe SSD performs much better than we expected, and delivers excellent results in the most demanding of tasks. Whether you are a gamer or a content creator, you will be satisfied with its speed for sure.
Thing is with storage subsystems the types of performance gains you will see depend largely on what you are doing and if there is anything between you and your super fast storage system to slow things down.
The P400 is one of the downmarket drives and whlie still faster than anything else on the market you should keep in mind that there are faster devices available, even from Patriot.
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Sapphire Radeon RX 6500 XT Pulse @ TechPowerUp
Published: Saturday, January 22, 2022 | By: DennisThe interesting thing about product releases is that when you piss off your core demographic they tend to start crying like a little girl with a skinned knee. Claiming that their supported hardware maker is raising prices, lowering performance and doesn't have their finger on the pulse.
Unfortunately, for them, while the words and actions might intend to be harmful it does nothing more than to Streisand effect the product into the mainstream giving the hardware maker a ton of free publicity.
The Sapphire Radeon RX 6500 XT Pulse comes with super impressive noise levels. Even when fully loaded it runs whisper quiet—in an already quiet room. If you put it into a case it'll be inaudible. Unfortunately the card is held back by its small VRAM size of 4 GB and the narrow PCIe x4 interface.
People get upset when things change and perceivably regress and then forget that from a hardware standpoint the net result is basically the same.
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PATRIOT announces the availability of the P400 PCIe Gen4x4 m.2 SSD
Published: Wednesday, January 19, 2022 | By: DennisGen4x4 for faster transfer speeds, easy-to-install design, and ultra-thin profile brings performance and cost-efficiency for desktop and laptop users
FREMONT, CALIFORNIA — Jan. 18th, 2022 —PATRIOT™, a global leader in performance memory, SSDs, gaming peripherals, and flash storage solutions, is pleased to announce the PATRIOT P400 PCIe Gen4x4 NVMe m.2 SSD with capacities of 512GB and 1TB. The PATRIOT P400 was built using the latest PCIe Gen4x4 NVMe controller and best-in-class components to deliver faster data access, multi-application processing, and quick transfer speeds up to 5000MB/s in sequential. The PATRIOT P400 can offer double the transfer speeds compared to standard PCIe 3x4 solutions with lower power consumption making it the best solution for laptop battery efficiency. In addition, the exclusive thin graphene heatshield provides outstanding heat dissipation, especially in systems with limited space.
"The PATRIOT P400 M.2 is designed to be an ideal solution for budget-minded users looking to achieve a cost-efficient storage solution with PCI Express gen4x4 performance. Our design team has created an excellent thermal solution using a slim graphene heatshield which can avoid any physical interference when using this drive-in system with limited space, such as a thin laptop.” Said Roger Shinmoto, the vice president of PATRIOT MEMORY.
The Patriot P400 is built from a single-sided M.2 designed to save space and ensure maximum compatibility with the thinnest laptops and small form factor desktops. Stability and reliability are critical issues when creating outstanding storage products, and each P400 comes with advanced firmware to provide end-to-end data path protection and a Smart ECC technology to ensure data integrity and avoid data corruption during intensive processing. These ensure that peak performance will be sustained while preserving high-performance data transfers across a wide variety of workloads, from video editing, gaming battles to visual and audio creative projects.
The PATRIOT P400 is designed to strengthen the system's overall performance and is backed by PATRIOT's 3-year warranty. The P400 delivers one of the most reliable price-to-performance SSD's on the market.
AvailabilityThe PATRIOT P400 is now available at major retailers:
Amazon US
512GB: https://amzn.to/3tyjUaI
1TB: https://amzn.to/3KihC5xCA
512GB: https://amzn.to/3twfpxk
1TB: https://amzn.to/3rocrbDNewegg:
512GB: https://bit.ly/3fx03Re
1TB: https://bit.ly/3roTpBZPatriot official webstore: https://bit.ly/3qACEEU
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MSI MPG Z690 Carbon WiFi @ LanOC Reviews
Published: Monday, January 17, 2022 | By: DennisI hate to admit it but some motherboard designs are changing from the established norm. While the MSI MPG Z690 Carbon appears to have the "typical" feature set I have seen some boards with cut down audio and only a single 16x PCI Express expansion slot with the other two being worthless 4x slots in a full length configuration.
With the new 12th Gen Intel CPUs and the Z690 chipset that Intel launched with them being released. It also means that we get to check out the latest motherboard designs. This time around Intel only focused on the high performance focused CPUs so most of the options that came out were gaming, overclocking, or high-end workstation focused. The first board that came in was from MSI which was one of their gaming focused boards, the MPG Z690 Carbon WiFi. Today I’m going to check out what features they have included with this board and check out how the Z690 Carbon WiFi performs with the new i9-12900K as well. I’m also going to take a look at the MAG Coreliquid C280 AIO cooler that MSI sent over as well for LGA1700 testing. Let’s dive in!
On a related note, I have always enjoyed using the Carbon series from MSI as the boards seem to offer everything a computer enthusiast needs without the fluffy filler.
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Funky Kit Review - AOC AGON GH401 Wireless Gaming Headset
Published: Thursday, January 13, 2022 | By: DennisWho ever knew that putting speakers on your head would be more than a nerdy fad. These days we have everything from in-ear versions to large clams that encompass the majority of your head space with support for simulated surround sound, mono and the popular stereo.
Of course, gaming headsets are a little different in that they also include a microphone so you can talk smack to your gaming buddy’s and ask that one girl in your crew if she has a boyfriend. For years, headphones were nothing but an anchor to your gaming rig which required a wire and some serious discipline to your bathroom breaks.
Well dance in your seat no more thanks to the AOC AGON GH401 Wireless Gaming Headset. Not only can you continue making girls uncomfortable asking them to do stuff to your junk but you can do it from the comfort of your bathroom. The best of both worlds.
The GH401 is the latest and greatest offering from AOC AGON. This headset offers the wireless connection so many of us prefer. You can expect the same great sound as you would get from a wired headset!
To read more check out the review on Funky Kit.
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World’s First Puzzle-like Modular PowerStrip Offers 50% Off Pre-Launch Special on Indiegogo
Published: Thursday, January 13, 2022 | By: DennisTaiwan manufacturer introduces their flagship innovation with big discount
Taipei, Taiwan, January 12, 2022 – Innfact has announced a 50% discount off their innovative product – Krait – for individuals who sign up during the pre-launch of their Indiegogo crowdfunding campaign. People who tap into this deal will be early owners of the first puzzle-like modular power strip to be created. The discount will be available until January 14, 2022, and Innfact will officially launch the product on January 15, 2022.
Innfact designed the world’s first modular power strip to provide safer, reliable, and faster charging for laptops, tablets, and all sorts of gadgets. Krait comprises three main modules: the source power puzzle, the AC puzzle, and the DC puzzle. It supports three AC outlets, two USB-C, and two USB-A ports. Each module can be detached and attached separately, depending on the user’s need. The total power support of Krait is as much as 1650W, and the product comes with an intelligent overloaded shutdown function to protect the Krait and your devices.
Krait Modular PowerStrip is designed to minimize clutter at work or home. The manufacturers intentionally made it for those who have grown tired of the clutter and the tedious work of sorting through many adapters and power strips to find the right one.
Developed with the customer in mind, this power strip is the product of 40 years of experience in manufacturing.“When the team got together to develop this product, we did not want to approach it like other companies. We wanted to design a power strip that is functional, portable, and powerful. As we pooled our knowledge together, the Krait Modular PowerStrip was born. It did not take us long to realize that we have developed something that will change the industry,” shared Daniel Chou, the CEO of Innfact.
In an age where technology, the dynamics of the world, and this generation's ambitions have produced more digital nomads than ever, the Krait Modular PowerStrip seems to have been developed at a perfect time. The manufacturer considers the product to be “a digital nomad’s power companion.” They make this statement because the product can be separated into smaller parts and be easily transported. With this portability, digital nomads will be able to work wherever they choose while keeping all their devices adequately charged.
The compact and lightweight modular power strip can easily fit in a carry-on for the traveling professional or adventurous explorer. Users can modify the product to accommodate outlets in the United States, Australia, Taiwan, and Japan.
“In offering this special discount, we are opening our doors to those who are serious about staying connected on the go or want neat work areas and homes. As we prepare for our official launch in the middle of January, we are excited for the great interest that we have been receiving,” shared a passionate Chou.
The Source Puzzle
The source puzzle part is the central part of the power strip; it supports total power output up to 1650W and comes with an intelligent overloaded shutdown feature and surge protection for all downstream devices. In addition, it features 4 LED indicators for monitoring current and is available with a variety of power cord lengths for different occasions.The AC Puzzle
The AC puzzle includes three independent AC outlets supporting the U.S., Japan, and Taiwan plugs. It features intelligent AutoShut protection when plugged in not properly and unplugged from the outlet to ensure electrical safety, when plugged in not properly and unplugged from the outlet. Krait will also be available with Bluetooth remote control, allowing complete power control to each AC outlet, including a built-in programmable timer.The DC Puzzle
The DC puzzle includes two USB Type-C ports and two USB Type-A ports that support 65 to 100W and comes with a 100W GaN high-efficiency charger technology to support extra-fast USB charging for laptops, tablets, and smartphones. Besides, a one-touch power switch offers instant power shutdown when your plugged devices are fully charged.Plug Puzzle
The Plug Puzzle turns the DC Puzzle into a charger and allows the quick charge on the go. This puzzle is available for the United States, Japan, and Taiwan. Product development in progress for Australia and EU.
For more information on Krait, please visit the product’s Indiegogo page
About Innfact
Launched in 2014, Innfact is a Taiwanese brand that is pioneering the world of charging technologies and power supply. With more than 40 years in the industry, the company can manufacture a whole power strip integrated with a GaN charger and the most basic power supply unit. Over the decades, the company has focused on power delivery systems, charging technology, and designing from the ground up. They have produced tens of millions of power strips and components for international brands worldwide.Two words are at the foundation of Innfact – ‘innovation’ and ‘factory’. Innfact can accurately be described as an innovation factory. The brand has mastered the current technologies in its industry and is constantly pushing the boundaries of innovation. Their focus is on bringing every solid idea to life.
Innfact will continue to stay ahead of its competition because it is a brand of “new methods.” They are constantly creating products that meet the latest needs of the market. To achieve this level of relevance, the company has a culture of always being open to the questions and comments of customers. When it comes to their customers’ usage, aesthetics, or service needs, Innfact takes them seriously.
The brand’s founders are confident about their products and operation. This confidence comes from their many years of experience and the positive feedback from the users of their products.Connect with Innfact
Website: https://usa.innfact.com.tw
Krait product page: https://krait.innfact.com.tw
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/innfact/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Innfact
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COLORFUL Launches GeForce RTX 3050 Series Graphics Cards
Published: Tuesday, January 4, 2022 | By: DennisJanuary 5th, 2022 Shenzhen, China – Colorful Technology Company Limited, a professional manufacturer of graphics cards, motherboards, all-in-one gaming, and multimedia solutions, and high-performance storage, launches the GeForce RTX 3050 Series graphics cards – NVIDIA’s latest addition to the GeForce RTX 30-Series featuring the NVIDIA Ampere architecture. COLORFUL’s line-up consists of the RTX 3050 Ultra W, RTX 3050 NB EX, RTX 3050 Ultra W DUO. The COLORFUL GeForce RTX 3050 Ultra W DUO is the newest model under the new Dual-Fan Ultra White Series.
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050
The GeForce RTX 3050 brings the performance and efficiency of the NVIDIA Ampere architecture to more gamers than ever before and is the first 50-class desktop GPU to power the latest ray traced games at over 60 fps. The RTX 3050 comes equipped with 2nd generation RT cores for ray tracing and 3rd generation Tensor cores for DLSS and AI. Ray tracing is the new standard in gaming and the RTX 3050 makes it more accessible than ever before.
COLORFUL iGame GeForce RTX 3050 Ultra W DUO
The GeForce RTX 3050 Ultra W DUO is a compact version of the Ultra W models having a dual-fan cooler design. With its shorter 253mm length, the RTX 3050 Ultra W DUO fits in most desktop cases including most mini-ITX cases with tight spaces. It has white-colored fans, backplate, and aesthetics to match all-white PC builds. The RTX 3050 Ultra W DUO feature COLORFUL’s signature One-Key Overclock button that’s conveniently located on the rear I/O for a quick and easy performance boost.
COLORFUL iGame GeForce RTX 3050 Ultra W OC
Expanding the Ultra Series graphics cards, the COLORFUL iGame GeForce RTX 3050 Ultra W OC’s white-colored fans, backplate, and aesthetics fit all-white theme PC builds. Being a larger version of the RTX 3050 Ultra W DUO, this card uses a triple-fan cooler for enhanced heat dissipation offering higher overclocking headroom and performance. The cooler uses two 90mm and one 80mm cooling fans. Its high-performance heatsink has two 6mm-diameter and two 8mm-diameter heat pipes connected to the fins using integrated reflow soldering.
To learn more about the COLORFUL GeForce RTX 3050 Series graphics cards, please visit https://en.colorful.cn/
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Introducing the EVGA GeForce RTX 3050 XC and XC BLACK
Published: Tuesday, January 4, 2022 | By: DennisIntroducing the EVGA GeForce RTX 3050 gaming cards, designed to bring the best ray tracing gaming experience at an irresistible price for gamers and creators.
The new EVGA GeForce RTX 3050 brings the performance and efficiency of the NVIDIA Ampere architecture to more gamers than ever before and is the first 50-class desktop GPU to power the latest ray traced games at over 60 fps. The RTX 3050 comes equipped with 2nd generation RT cores for ray tracing and 3rd generation Tensor cores for DLSS and AI. Ray tracing is the new standard in gaming and the RTX 3050 makes it more accessible than ever before.
EVGA GeForce RTX 3050 XC / XC BLACK
The EVGA GeForce RTX 3050 cards punch above their weight with the latest Ampere GPU, 8GB of GDDR6 VRAM, and a 14GHz memory clock to enable solid performance even at 1440p. The XC Series tradition continues with a shorter PCB, dual-slot cooling and a quiet, zero decibel fan mode, making the EVGA GeForce RTX 3050 a perfect choice for the entry level gaming users.
EVGA GeForce RTX 3050 XC
The EVGA GeForce RTX 3050 XC is designed for gamers ready for the next tier of performance. Efficiently designed to be cooled with two large fans and protected with an all-metal backplate, the EVGA GeForce RTX™ 3050 XC is carefully packaged into a short two-slot card for maximum compatibility with all types of gaming cases.EVGA GeForce RTX 3050 XC BLACK
The EVGA GeForce RTX 3050 XC BLACK features a streamlined designed, letting its performance do all the talking. Excelling in games and productivity with 8GB of GDDR6 memory, the GeForce RTX™ 3050 XC BLACK offers creators and gamers everything in a small package without the need for a bulky cooler to ensure cool, smooth performance.The EVGA GeForce RTX 3050 XC is designed for gamers ready for the next tier of performance. Efficiently designed to be cooled with two large fans and protected with an all-metal backplate, the EVGA GeForce RTX 3050 XC is carefully packaged into a short two-slot card for maximum compatibility with all types of gaming cases. The EVGA GeForce RTX 3050 XC BLACK features a streamlined designed, letting its performance do all the talking. Excelling in games and productivity with 8GB of GDDR6 memory, the GeForce RTX 3050 XC BLACK offers creators and gamers everything in a small package without the need for a bulky cooler to ensure cool, smooth performance.
Air-through PCB
Carefully placed cut-outs in the PCB and backplate* improve airflow and decrease exhaust recovery.
*EVGA GeForce RTX 3050 XC onlyTake control
EVGA Precision X1 gives you full control over your fans, overclocking, and monitoring.To learn more about EVGA GeForce RTX 3050 graphics cards, please visit https://www.evga.com/articles/01538.
