John Williamson – eTeknix https://www.eteknix.com The Best Technology & Gaming News and Reviews! Sat, 23 Jan 2021 20:00:07 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.5 MSI GT62VR 7RE Dominator Pro Kaby Lake First Look https://www.eteknix.com/msi-gt62vr-7re-dominator-pro-kaby-lake-first-look/ https://www.eteknix.com/msi-gt62vr-7re-dominator-pro-kaby-lake-first-look/#respond Wed, 18 Jan 2017 12:35:22 +0000 http://www.eteknix.com/?p=279706 MSI’s gaming laptops have gained a special status for their gorgeous sense of style and astounding features. It’s no surprise that the latest data puts their firmly in the lead as the world’s most successful gaming laptop manufacturer. Honestly, it’s thoroughly deserved and I’m pleased to see the MSI pushing the technical envelope further and making laptops a true alternative to traditional…

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]]> https://www.eteknix.com/msi-gt62vr-7re-dominator-pro-kaby-lake-first-look/feed/ 0 Omron Demos Project Zero 2.0 at CES 2017 https://www.eteknix.com/omron-demos-project-zero-2-0-ces-2017/ https://www.eteknix.com/omron-demos-project-zero-2-0-ces-2017/#comments Mon, 09 Jan 2017 09:40:30 +0000 http://www.eteknix.com/?p=282380 In today’s modern society, consumers are able to access vast sums of data to monitor their calorie intake and other key health statistics on-the-go. Hopefully, this information should allow people to make small changes to their lifestyle which can have a rather dramatic effect. While the focus tends to be on fitness, Omron has developed a series of products designed for medical purposes which…

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]]> https://www.eteknix.com/omron-demos-project-zero-2-0-ces-2017/feed/ 1 E-BLUE Unveils SCION-32 Hybrid Tower Monitor PC at CES 2017 https://www.eteknix.com/e-blue-unveils-scion-32-hybrid-tower-monitor-pc-ces-2017/ https://www.eteknix.com/e-blue-unveils-scion-32-hybrid-tower-monitor-pc-ces-2017/#respond Mon, 09 Jan 2017 09:18:52 +0000 http://www.eteknix.com/?p=282339 Throughout CES, it’s not uncommon to encounter some weird and wacky designs which aim to capture the public’s imagination. One particular product which caught my eye was the E-BLUE SCION-32, dubbed the world’s first metal crafted hybrid tower monitor. The 32-inch monitor has a resolution of 2560×1440 with LED illumination embedded into the feet and sides to create a rather spectacular effect.

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]]> https://www.eteknix.com/e-blue-unveils-scion-32-hybrid-tower-monitor-pc-ces-2017/feed/ 0 GeIL Outlines Company’s Product History at CES 2017 https://www.eteknix.com/geil-outlines-companys-product-history-ces-2017/ https://www.eteknix.com/geil-outlines-companys-product-history-ces-2017/#respond Sun, 08 Jan 2017 15:58:39 +0000 http://www.eteknix.com/?p=282370 Rather impressively, GeIL dedicated part of their booth to discuss the company’s history and innovations in the memory market over time. Way back in 2002, GEIL introduced DDR 333 overclocking memory modules before launching DDR 400 kits a year later. During 2003, the company developed the world’s first DDR 500 overclocking kit which was groundbreaking at the time! In 2004, GeIL didn’t show any…

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]]> https://www.eteknix.com/geil-outlines-companys-product-history-ces-2017/feed/ 0 ECS Showcases Liva Mini PCs at CES 2017 https://www.eteknix.com/ecs-showcases-liva-mini-pcs-ces-2017/ https://www.eteknix.com/ecs-showcases-liva-mini-pcs-ces-2017/#respond Sun, 08 Jan 2017 15:37:11 +0000 http://www.eteknix.com/?p=282337 Mini-PCs can be incredibly useful devices to stream video content, create a home server and play older games via emulation. During CES 2017, ECS displayed their full range of PCs adopting the small-form-factor which go under the Liva branding. The range consists of the XE which employs an Intel Braswell SoC 2/4GB DDR3L and onboard WiFi. The Z model utilises an Apollo Lake SoC and has two SO-DIMMs…

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]]> https://www.eteknix.com/ecs-showcases-liva-mini-pcs-ces-2017/feed/ 0 ECS Teases B350AM4-M Motherboard at CES 2017 https://www.eteknix.com/ecs-teases-b350am4-m-motherboard-ces-2017/ https://www.eteknix.com/ecs-teases-b350am4-m-motherboard-ces-2017/#respond Sun, 08 Jan 2017 14:53:52 +0000 http://www.eteknix.com/?p=281902 AMD’s Ryzen microarchitecture is on track for release rather soon and motherboard vendors like ECS have been displaying new models ahead of the official launch. The ECS B350AM4-M utilises AMD’s B350 chipset and uPGA-style socket with 1131 pins. Not only that, the motherboard supports up to 64GB DDR4 dual-channel memory at speeds up to 2400MHz. Also, the motherboard has a dedicated buzzer to help…

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]]> https://www.eteknix.com/ecs-teases-b350am4-m-motherboard-ces-2017/feed/ 0 Ockel Unveils The World’s Most Versatile Mini-PC at CES 2017 https://www.eteknix.com/ockel-unveils-worlds-versatile-mini-pc-ces-2017/ https://www.eteknix.com/ockel-unveils-worlds-versatile-mini-pc-ces-2017/#respond Sun, 08 Jan 2017 14:35:12 +0000 http://www.eteknix.com/?p=282390 Throughout CES this year, I witnessed a huge influx of mini-PCs from a number of leading manufacturers which suggests the form-factor is becoming more popular. Despite this, the enclosed size can be quite restricting and still requires an external display, until now. Ockel, a company in The Netherlands has created two high-performance mini-PCs with an integrated 1920×1080 6-inch screen.

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]]> https://www.eteknix.com/ockel-unveils-worlds-versatile-mini-pc-ces-2017/feed/ 0 GeIL Demos DDR4 Memory Kits at CES 2017 https://www.eteknix.com/geil-demos-ddr4-memory-kits-ces-2017/ https://www.eteknix.com/geil-demos-ddr4-memory-kits-ces-2017/#respond Sun, 08 Jan 2017 12:48:51 +0000 http://www.eteknix.com/?p=282365 GeIL is one of the most respected memory vendors with a rich history spanning well over a decade. In recent years, the company has compiled some really interesting heatspreader designs and embraced RGB illumination. Even though GeIL didn’t have anything new to disclose during CES this year, it was impressive to see their entire range from the Evo X to the Super Luce. Of course, the Evo X’s RGB…

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]]> https://www.eteknix.com/geil-demos-ddr4-memory-kits-ces-2017/feed/ 0 MSI Unveils New 7th Generation Series Gaming Laptops https://www.eteknix.com/msi-unveils-new-7th-generation-series-gaming-laptops/ https://www.eteknix.com/msi-unveils-new-7th-generation-series-gaming-laptops/#respond Fri, 06 Jan 2017 15:08:21 +0000 http://www.eteknix.com/?p=280382 Now that Kahy Lake’s higher-end mobile processor segment has been released, manufacturers are beginning to outline their updated specifications which utilise the latest architecture. As per usual, MSI has unleashed an impressive range of new laptops powered by Intel’s 7th generation CPUs. According to the company’s literature, the Kaby Lake platform will allow users to experience up to a 15%

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]]> https://www.eteknix.com/msi-unveils-new-7th-generation-series-gaming-laptops/feed/ 0 ECS Announces The Z270H4-I Motherboard at CES 2017 https://www.eteknix.com/ecs-announces-z270h4-motherboard-ces-2017/ https://www.eteknix.com/ecs-announces-z270h4-motherboard-ces-2017/#comments Fri, 06 Jan 2017 14:15:56 +0000 http://www.eteknix.com/?p=281882 In addition to the ECS Z270-LIGHTSABER, the company discussed another motherboard which adopts the Mini-ITX form factor. The Z270H4-I can utilise up to 32GB RAM and supports speeds in excess of 3200MHz. As you might expect, the motherboard has one PCI-E x16 slot to house a graphics card within a smaller case. When it comes to networking, Z270H4-I has two NICs in the form of the Intel i219V and…

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]]> https://www.eteknix.com/ecs-announces-z270h4-motherboard-ces-2017/feed/ 1 ECS Unveil New Z270-LIGHTSABER at CES 2017 https://www.eteknix.com/ecs-unveil-new-z270-lightsaber-ces-2017/ https://www.eteknix.com/ecs-unveil-new-z270-lightsaber-ces-2017/#respond Fri, 06 Jan 2017 12:45:31 +0000 http://www.eteknix.com/?p=281870 ECS might not be the first name which comes to mind when considering a new motherboard, especially in western markets. However, they’re still producing new models for the latest Z270 chipset which shouldn’t be overlooked. The Z270-LIGHTSABER supports up for 64GB DDR4 memory, has three PCI-E x16 slots (x16/x8/x4), four PCI-E x1 slots and a Killer E2500 NIC. Not only that…

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]]> https://www.eteknix.com/ecs-unveil-new-z270-lightsaber-ces-2017/feed/ 0 Gigabyte Showcases AQC-107 Networking Controller and OC Touch Panel at CES 2017 https://www.eteknix.com/gigabyte-showcases-aqc-107-networking-controller-oc-touch-panel-ces-2017/ https://www.eteknix.com/gigabyte-showcases-aqc-107-networking-controller-oc-touch-panel-ces-2017/#respond Fri, 06 Jan 2017 09:40:47 +0000 http://www.eteknix.com/?p=281036 Gigabyte has just announced their latest 10GbE networking controller which is based on the AQTION AQC107. This particular device is a PCI-E to multi-Gigabit (10GBASE-T/ 5GBASE-T/2.5GBASE-T/1000BASE-T/100BASE-TX) controller which employs the x4/x2/x1 PCI-E interface. The AQC107 takes advantage of Aquantia’s AQrate® PHY technology to uphold a 10GbE networking speed through 100 metres of Cat…

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]]> https://www.eteknix.com/gigabyte-showcases-aqc-107-networking-controller-oc-touch-panel-ces-2017/feed/ 0 Gigabyte Teases AORUS X9 Prototype Gaming Laptop at CES 2017 https://www.eteknix.com/gigabyte-teases-aorus-x9-prototype-gaming-laptop-ces-2017/ https://www.eteknix.com/gigabyte-teases-aorus-x9-prototype-gaming-laptop-ces-2017/#respond Fri, 06 Jan 2017 09:00:16 +0000 http://www.eteknix.com/?p=281021 Gigabyte has been making huge strides forward in the gaming laptop market and unleashed an impressive range of innovative creations ranging from the slimline Aero 14 all the way up to the ultra powerful AORUS X7 DT v6. During the company’s CES 2017 press briefing, a new model was showed which utilises an undisclosed graphics solution. It’s looking likely that the laptop will be outfitted with…

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]]> https://www.eteknix.com/gigabyte-teases-aorus-x9-prototype-gaming-laptop-ces-2017/feed/ 0 Gigabyte Demos Hardware on Gorgeous Custom PCs at CES 2017 https://www.eteknix.com/gigabyte-demos-hardware-gorgeous-custom-pcs-ces-2017/ https://www.eteknix.com/gigabyte-demos-hardware-gorgeous-custom-pcs-ces-2017/#respond Thu, 05 Jan 2017 19:06:10 +0000 http://www.eteknix.com/?p=281114 To mark the unveiling of Gigabyte’s latest motherboards, the company asked talented modders to compile striking systems which demonstrate the kind of builds possible with the right talent and imagination. Throughout Gigabyte’s suite, there was a stylish selection of custom systems such as the machine below which has an EK-Supremacy EVO CPU block, braided cables with combs and a water cooled dual…

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]]> https://www.eteknix.com/gigabyte-demos-hardware-gorgeous-custom-pcs-ces-2017/feed/ 0 Gigabyte Showcases Z270 Kaby Lake Motherboards at CES 2017 https://www.eteknix.com/gigabyte-showcases-z270-kaby-lake-motherboards-at-ces-2017/ https://www.eteknix.com/gigabyte-showcases-z270-kaby-lake-motherboards-at-ces-2017/#respond Thu, 05 Jan 2017 15:36:27 +0000 http://www.eteknix.com/?p=281071 Gigabyte has unveiled a huge number of Z270 motherboards which caters towards users with contrasting budgets and form factors. While we’ve already got our hands on some of these, it’s great to see the whole range being disclosed. Rather interestingly, Gigabyte has introduced two new overclocking motherboards which support the company’s touch OC panel to perform on-the-fly multiplier changes and…

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]]> https://www.eteknix.com/gigabyte-showcases-z270-kaby-lake-motherboards-at-ces-2017/feed/ 0 Gigabyte Updates Gaming Laptops With The Latest Kaby Lake Architecture at CES 2017 https://www.eteknix.com/gigabyte-updates-gaming-laptops-latest-kaby-lake-architecture-ces-2017/ https://www.eteknix.com/gigabyte-updates-gaming-laptops-latest-kaby-lake-architecture-ces-2017/#respond Thu, 05 Jan 2017 14:25:53 +0000 http://www.eteknix.com/?p=281070 Now that the Kaby Lake architecture’s higher-end mobile processors have been released, Gigabyte swiftly updated their laptop range to take advantage of the extra processing power and 4K video capabilities. The Gigabyte P56X comes with the all-new Intel Core i7-7700HQ, a 4K IPS display, per-key RGB backlighting, Thunderbolt 3 and a 91Wh battery. In a similar vein to the previous model…

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]]> https://www.eteknix.com/gigabyte-updates-gaming-laptops-latest-kaby-lake-architecture-ces-2017/feed/ 0 Gigabyte Announces The New Budget-Friendly Sabre 15 Laptop at CES 2017 https://www.eteknix.com/gigabyte-announces-new-budget-friendly-sabre-15-laptop-ces-2017/ https://www.eteknix.com/gigabyte-announces-new-budget-friendly-sabre-15-laptop-ces-2017/#respond Thu, 05 Jan 2017 12:55:20 +0000 http://www.eteknix.com/?p=281065 As part of Gigabyte’s latest laptop line-up, the company has developed a model which targets a very accessible price point. The Sabre 15 is a no-frills device which provides a decent gaming experience thanks to the GTX 1050 or GTX 1050 Ti. Despite being a budget-orientated product, the laptop employs a 4-core/8-thread Kaby Lake i7-7700HQ processor, DDR4 2400MHz memory up to 32GB and loads of…

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]]> https://www.eteknix.com/gigabyte-announces-new-budget-friendly-sabre-15-laptop-ces-2017/feed/ 0 Gigabyte Announces The New AORUS X5 v7 Gaming Laptop at CES 2017 https://www.eteknix.com/gigabyte-announces-new-aorus-x5-v7-gaming-laptop-ces-2017/ https://www.eteknix.com/gigabyte-announces-new-aorus-x5-v7-gaming-laptop-ces-2017/#respond Thu, 05 Jan 2017 11:43:58 +0000 http://www.eteknix.com/?p=281049 In addition to the new AORUS X7 DT v7, another model has been displayed which is dubbed as the “world’s most powerful 15.6-inch laptop”. This particular unit utilises an Intel Core i7-7820HK with a default frequency range between 2.9-3.9GHz as well as DDR4 2400MHz memory with capacities up to 64GB. Additionally, the laptop comes with the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 and an extremely fast M.2 NVMe SSD.

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]]> https://www.eteknix.com/gigabyte-announces-new-aorus-x5-v7-gaming-laptop-ces-2017/feed/ 0 Gigabyte Announces The World’s Most Powerful 17.3-Inch Laptop at CES 2017 https://www.eteknix.com/gigabyte-announces-worlds-powerful-17-3-inch-laptop-ces-2017/ https://www.eteknix.com/gigabyte-announces-worlds-powerful-17-3-inch-laptop-ces-2017/#respond Thu, 05 Jan 2017 11:20:28 +0000 http://www.eteknix.com/?p=281044 During Gigabyte’s CES 2017 press briefing, the company outlined the importance of AORUS and their desire to mould it into a unique, powerful brand. Rather impressively, AORUS has developed a brand new laptop which is touted as the “world’s most powerful 17.3-inch laptop”. More specifically, the unit is powered by the latest Intel Core i7-7820HK running at an overclocked frequency alongside DDR4…

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]]> https://www.eteknix.com/gigabyte-announces-worlds-powerful-17-3-inch-laptop-ces-2017/feed/ 0 DinoPC GT5 GTX 1060 Kaby Lake Gaming PC Review https://www.eteknix.com/dinopc-gt5-gtx-1060-kaby-lake-gaming-pc-review/ https://www.eteknix.com/dinopc-gt5-gtx-1060-kaby-lake-gaming-pc-review/#respond Tue, 03 Jan 2017 17:01:41 +0000 http://www.eteknix.com/?p=278919 DinoPC is one of the UK’s leading system builders with a huge repertoire of innovative creations to suit varying tastes and budgets. The company’s custom skins add a special touch to mass produced cases and provide a reason to dismiss the self-build route. Of course, DinoPC’s range is constantly updated to support the latest technological developments and ensure consumers can own a cutting edge…

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]]> https://www.eteknix.com/dinopc-gt5-gtx-1060-kaby-lake-gaming-pc-review/feed/ 0 ASRock Z270 Extreme4 LGA1151 Motherboard Review https://www.eteknix.com/asrock-z270-extreme4-lga1151-motherboard-review/ https://www.eteknix.com/asrock-z270-extreme4-lga1151-motherboard-review/#comments Tue, 03 Jan 2017 17:00:50 +0000 http://www.eteknix.com/?p=277384 ASRock has been compiling some of the wackiest motherboard designs in recent memory such as the X99 Taichi which appears to be inspired by a beautifully constructed mechanical timepiece. As a horology enthusiast, the striking theme instantly captured my attention and I have to commend ASRock for concocting something rather special. Given the company’s lavish creations…

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]]> https://www.eteknix.com/asrock-z270-extreme4-lga1151-motherboard-review/feed/ 1 Gigabyte AORUS Z270X-Gaming 7 LGA1151 Review https://www.eteknix.com/gigabyte-aorus-z270x-gaming-7-lga1151-review/ https://www.eteknix.com/gigabyte-aorus-z270x-gaming-7-lga1151-review/#respond Tue, 03 Jan 2017 17:00:47 +0000 http://www.eteknix.com/?p=272473 Gigabyte has progressively been expanding the AORUS brand into different product areas and designed to be a seal of quality which customers can rely on. As you might expect, Gigabyte is hoping the AORUS series obtains a loyal following and provides a legitimate alternative to ASUS’ ROG brand and MSI’s Gaming Dragon line-up. Of course, motherboards are an integral part of Gigabyte’s history and…

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]]> https://www.eteknix.com/gigabyte-aorus-z270x-gaming-7-lga1151-review/feed/ 0 Supermicro C7Z270-CG LGA1151 Motherboard Review https://www.eteknix.com/supermicro-c7z270-cg-lga1151-motherboard-review/ https://www.eteknix.com/supermicro-c7z270-cg-lga1151-motherboard-review/#respond Tue, 03 Jan 2017 17:00:40 +0000 http://www.eteknix.com/?p=279376 Supermicro is one of the most prestigious names in the server market and they’ve consistently been relied upon to create rackmounts, networking switches, professional storage solutions and much more. Given the important nature of their clients, it’s essential for Supermicro to uphold the best possible quality control and offer unparalleled reliability. Even though they have a strong foothold in…

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]]> https://www.eteknix.com/supermicro-c7z270-cg-lga1151-motherboard-review/feed/ 0 ASUS Maximus IX Hero LGA1151 Motherboard Review https://www.eteknix.com/asus-maximus-ix-hero-lga1151-motherboard-review/ https://www.eteknix.com/asus-maximus-ix-hero-lga1151-motherboard-review/#comments Tue, 03 Jan 2017 17:00:30 +0000 http://www.eteknix.com/?p=273834 The ASUS Maximus VIII Hero is widely regarded as one of the most luxurious Z170 products on the market which beautifully caters to the core gaming demographic. In particular, the motherboard’s impeccable SupremeFX audio, reliable Extreme Engine Digi+ and comprehensive software package offer the perfect solution for enthusiasts requiring a no-compromise approach. Of course, today marks the release…

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]]> https://www.eteknix.com/asus-maximus-ix-hero-lga1151-motherboard-review/feed/ 2 ASUS STRIX Z270F GAMING LGA1151 Motherboard Review https://www.eteknix.com/asus-strix-z270f-gaming-lga1151-motherboard-review/ https://www.eteknix.com/asus-strix-z270f-gaming-lga1151-motherboard-review/#comments Tue, 03 Jan 2017 17:00:30 +0000 http://www.eteknix.com/?p=273836 Some time ago, ASUS released their first motherboard sporting the STRIX name to coincide with Intel’s Broadwell-E microarchitecture. This was a resounding success and offered a more gaming-orientated take on the professional platform. In particular, the motherboard’s customisable ROG stickers, ingenious SafeSlot design and AURA lighting system makes it a fine choice for the Prosumer market.

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]]> https://www.eteknix.com/asus-strix-z270f-gaming-lga1151-motherboard-review/feed/ 1 Gigabyte AORUS Z270X-Gaming 9 Review https://www.eteknix.com/gigabyte-aorus-z270x-gaming-9-review/ https://www.eteknix.com/gigabyte-aorus-z270x-gaming-9-review/#comments Tue, 03 Jan 2017 17:00:19 +0000 http://www.eteknix.com/?p=276900 The Z270 platform has become the catalyst for Gigabyte to greatly expand the AORUS name into new a product area and rival other popular brands such as ASUS’ ROG series. Even though it’s still an early stage, the AORUS range is shaping up quite nicely and appears to be reserved for Gigabyte’s higher-end offerings. In addition to the Gigabyte AORUS X270X-Gaming 7 which has an astounding array of…

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]]> https://www.eteknix.com/gigabyte-aorus-z270x-gaming-9-review/feed/ 1 MSI Z270 GAMING PRO CARBON LGA1151 Review https://www.eteknix.com/msi-z270-gaming-pro-carbon-lga1151-review/ https://www.eteknix.com/msi-z270-gaming-pro-carbon-lga1151-review/#comments Tue, 03 Jan 2017 17:00:14 +0000 http://www.eteknix.com/?p=279374 MSI has been manufacturing some of the most creative motherboard designs in recent memory as illustrated by the stunning Z170A XPOWER GAMING TITANIUM. Instead of relying upon the popular red and black aesthetic, MSI broke the mould and released something iconic which reinvigorated the motherboard market. Additionally, they devised the CARBON series which employs a neutral aesthetic and should…

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]]> https://www.eteknix.com/msi-z270-gaming-pro-carbon-lga1151-review/feed/ 2 Gigabyte Z270X-Ultra Gaming LGA1151 Motherboard Review https://www.eteknix.com/gigabyte-z270x-ultra-gaming-lga1151-motherboard-review/ https://www.eteknix.com/gigabyte-z270x-ultra-gaming-lga1151-motherboard-review/#respond Tue, 03 Jan 2017 17:00:08 +0000 http://www.eteknix.com/?p=276420 Even though Kaby Lake isn’t a revolutionary step forward compared to Skylake, motherboard vendors have worked tirelessly to produce innovative designs which take advantage of the Z270 Express chipset’s features. Unlike the previous flagship, the Z270 platform supports more downstream PCI-E gen 3.0 lanes which provide greater flexibility to include fast storage protocols including U.2, M.2…

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]]> https://www.eteknix.com/gigabyte-z270x-ultra-gaming-lga1151-motherboard-review/feed/ 0 Intel Core i7-7700K Kaby Lake Delidding Analysis https://www.eteknix.com/intel-core-i7-7700k-kaby-lake-delidding-analysis/ https://www.eteknix.com/intel-core-i7-7700k-kaby-lake-delidding-analysis/#comments Fri, 30 Dec 2016 15:25:42 +0000 http://www.eteknix.com/?p=278947 Intel has been utilising poor quality thermal interface material since the Ivy Bridge microarchitecture which increases the thermal values and restricts the overclocking headroom. Modern CPUs are engineered with the silicon die being cooled through a pre-applied integrated heatsink and conductive thermal layer. This method is used because the die emits a large amount of heat over a small surface…

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]]> https://www.eteknix.com/intel-core-i7-7700k-kaby-lake-delidding-analysis/feed/ 4 Intel Core i5-7500 Kaby Lake Processor Review https://www.eteknix.com/intel-core-i5-7500-kaby-lake-processor-review/ https://www.eteknix.com/intel-core-i5-7500-kaby-lake-processor-review/#comments Mon, 26 Dec 2016 14:00:49 +0000 http://www.eteknix.com/?p=278945 Whenever Intel unveils a new generation of processors, enthusiasts tend to focus on the unlocked multiplier models because they’re widely used in high-end gaming systems and provide a better indication of the microarchitecture’s maximum performance. It’s important to not overlook the non-K series, especially since most consumers feel intimidated by the notion of overclocking their processor beyond…

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]]> https://www.eteknix.com/intel-core-i5-7500-kaby-lake-processor-review/feed/ 5 MSI Z270 GAMING PRO CARBON Preview https://www.eteknix.com/msi-z270-gaming-pro-carbon-preview/ https://www.eteknix.com/msi-z270-gaming-pro-carbon-preview/#respond Sat, 24 Dec 2016 00:00:14 +0000 http://www.eteknix.com/?p=278955 Prior to the official Z270 motherboard launch, it seems many vendors including MSI, Gigabyte, SuperMicro and ASUS have experienced leaks informing the public of their upcoming range. This is a disappointing turn-of-events because the information sent to press is under embargo and there are strict rules regarding pre-release content. However, MSI recently gave me permission to disclose some details…

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]]> https://www.eteknix.com/msi-z270-gaming-pro-carbon-preview/feed/ 0 Genius Reveals Affordable KMH-200 Gaming Peripheral Combo Set https://www.eteknix.com/genius-reveals-affordable-kmh-200-gaming-peripheral-combo-set/ https://www.eteknix.com/genius-reveals-affordable-kmh-200-gaming-peripheral-combo-set/#respond Wed, 21 Dec 2016 20:00:17 +0000 http://www.eteknix.com/?p=278899 Genius is a specialist in affordable peripherals and tends to release cheap products which push well above their weight. As a consumer, it can be challenging to know which headset, mouse and keyboard to buy given the number of options on the market. Thankfully, Genius has developed a combo package which includes all of these items for the mere price of $27.90. This is astounding value and a superb…

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]]> https://www.eteknix.com/genius-reveals-affordable-kmh-200-gaming-peripheral-combo-set/feed/ 0 New NVIDIA Shield TV Finally Pictured! https://www.eteknix.com/new-nvidia-shield-tv-finally-pictured/ https://www.eteknix.com/new-nvidia-shield-tv-finally-pictured/#respond Wed, 21 Dec 2016 11:38:15 +0000 http://www.eteknix.com/?p=278802 The NVIDIA Shield TV is a high-performance multimedia streaming device which can cope with 4K HDR content rather well and delivers three times more horsepower than the Apple TV 2015 edition. Not only that, the Shield TV’s Tegra X1 processor with 256 CUDA cores allows you to stream gorgeous PC games using the GeForce Now service or cast the latest titles from a GTX-powered PC. Despite this…

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]]> https://www.eteknix.com/new-nvidia-shield-tv-finally-pictured/feed/ 0 Winter is Coming Mod Brings Christmas to Witcher 3 https://www.eteknix.com/winter-is-coming-mod-brings-christmas-to-witcher-3/ https://www.eteknix.com/winter-is-coming-mod-brings-christmas-to-witcher-3/#respond Wed, 21 Dec 2016 02:00:50 +0000 http://www.eteknix.com/?p=278740 The Witcher 3 is a masterpiece in terms of storytelling, gameplay and visual fidelity and deserves to be considered as the greatest game during the last decade. Rather impressively, the development studio CD Projekt Red compiled stunning environments which beautifully honoured the previous entry. Not only that, they consistently improved the optimisation and released huge expansions which are…

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]]> https://www.eteknix.com/winter-is-coming-mod-brings-christmas-to-witcher-3/feed/ 0 Gigabyte Unveils GTX 1080 Rock Edition Graphics Card https://www.eteknix.com/gigabyte-unveils-gtx-1080-rock-edition-graphics-card/ https://www.eteknix.com/gigabyte-unveils-gtx-1080-rock-edition-graphics-card/#respond Tue, 20 Dec 2016 21:00:41 +0000 http://www.eteknix.com/?p=278776 Despite the rumour mill being in full force about the GTX 1080Ti and Vega, it seems companies are still releasing new versions of current Pascal products. Recently, Gigabyte unveiled the GTX 1080 Rock Edition (GV-N1080G1 ROCK-8GD) which employs the WindForce 3X cooling solution from the company’s 900-series designs such as the GTX 980Ti. This is a method of using up the older coolers while…

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]]> https://www.eteknix.com/gigabyte-unveils-gtx-1080-rock-edition-graphics-card/feed/ 0 AMD Polaris 12 Mentioned in Linux Patches https://www.eteknix.com/amd-polaris-12-mentioned-in-linux-patches/ https://www.eteknix.com/amd-polaris-12-mentioned-in-linux-patches/#respond Tue, 20 Dec 2016 20:00:40 +0000 http://www.eteknix.com/?p=278765 AMD‘s Polaris architecture was unveiled this year in the form of the RX 460, RX 470 and RX 480. The Polaris 10 series is designed for entry-level VR and consumers wanting to play the latest games at high settings while Polaris 11 targets eSport players. Recently, there has been a lot of speculation regarding the RX 490 and if the range will be extended beyond the current offerings. Interestingly…

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]]> https://www.eteknix.com/amd-polaris-12-mentioned-in-linux-patches/feed/ 0 Intel Core i5-7600K Kaby Lake Processor Review https://www.eteknix.com/intel-core-i5-7600k-kaby-lake-processor-review/ https://www.eteknix.com/intel-core-i5-7600k-kaby-lake-processor-review/#comments Mon, 19 Dec 2016 22:16:57 +0000 http://www.eteknix.com/?p=272284 Intel’s Core i5 processors have been widely used by PC gamers because engines didn’t really take advantage of the additional threads. Therefore, it seemed appropriate to select the significantly cheaper CPU and put the extra money towards a more powerful graphics card. In recent years, game engines have begun to use more than four cores in a proficient manner, but it’s still not widespread.

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]]> https://www.eteknix.com/intel-core-i5-7600k-kaby-lake-processor-review/feed/ 6 Are These AMD Ryzen “Leaked” Benchmarks Legitimate? https://www.eteknix.com/leaked-amd-ryzen-benchmarks-reveal-performance/ https://www.eteknix.com/leaked-amd-ryzen-benchmarks-reveal-performance/#comments Mon, 19 Dec 2016 15:35:01 +0000 http://www.eteknix.com/?p=278682 During AMD’s New Horizon event, the company discussed their new processor range and inspiration behind the name. The upcoming Ryzen CPU was benchmarked against the i7-6900K which almost costs $1000. Despite having a slower core clock, AMD’s new CPU either matched the Intel equivalent or performed better while having a 95-watts TDP compared to the i7-6900K’s 140-watts figure.

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]]> https://www.eteknix.com/leaked-amd-ryzen-benchmarks-reveal-performance/feed/ 14 Bill Gates Gifts Generous Gaming Collection in Reddit Secret Santa https://www.eteknix.com/bill-gates-gifts-generous-gaming-collection-reddit-secret-santa/ https://www.eteknix.com/bill-gates-gifts-generous-gaming-collection-reddit-secret-santa/#respond Mon, 19 Dec 2016 15:00:28 +0000 http://www.eteknix.com/?p=278626 The Secret Santa tradition is a way of spreading holiday cheer throughout a workplace and ensure everyone receives something within a suitable budget. Of course, if you’re not overly familiar with the person in question, it can be difficult to find a present which suits their interests. Nevertheless, it’s harmless enough and makes Christmas extra special. Every year, Reddit members sign up to…

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]]> https://www.eteknix.com/bill-gates-gifts-generous-gaming-collection-reddit-secret-santa/feed/ 0 GALAX Unveils Single Slot GTX 1070 Graphics Card https://www.eteknix.com/galax-unveils-single-slot-gtx-1070-graphics-card/ https://www.eteknix.com/galax-unveils-single-slot-gtx-1070-graphics-card/#respond Mon, 19 Dec 2016 14:00:25 +0000 http://www.eteknix.com/?p=278588 GALAX is already becoming an iconic name in the overclocking world and their graphics cards are often at the forefront of setting new world records. Popular models like the HOF Limited Edition have a stylish white PCB and been overclocked beyond 2.5GHz using LN2. The stringent chip binning and unbelievable power delivery contribute towards these incredible overclocks! Recently, at a GALAX event…

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]]> https://www.eteknix.com/galax-unveils-single-slot-gtx-1070-graphics-card/feed/ 0 Intel Core i7-7700K Kaby Lake Processor Review https://www.eteknix.com/intel-core-i7-7700k-kaby-lake-processor-review/ https://www.eteknix.com/intel-core-i7-7700k-kaby-lake-processor-review/#comments Mon, 19 Dec 2016 13:06:25 +0000 http://www.eteknix.com/?p=272286 The Intel Core i7-6700K has become a firm favourite among PC enthusiasts despite the performance improvements being fairly slim compared to the previous generation, Intel hasn’t been under any pressure to go beyond the status quo and introduce models outside of the HEDT platform with extra cores. Evidently, the company has fixated on power efficiency savings instead of a revolutionary step forward…

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]]> https://www.eteknix.com/intel-core-i7-7700k-kaby-lake-processor-review/feed/ 22 10 Percent of Firefox Users Are Running Windows XP https://www.eteknix.com/10-percent-firefox-users-running-windows-xp/ https://www.eteknix.com/10-percent-firefox-users-running-windows-xp/#comments Mon, 19 Dec 2016 09:00:37 +0000 http://www.eteknix.com/?p=278580 Mozilla Firefox has been a popular alternative to Microsoft’s Internet Explorer for well over a decade and employs the open source initiative. In recent years, the browser’s market share has fallen behind Google Chrome and doesn’t look like narrowing the gap anytime soon. To be fair, Firefox still provides a great experience and shouldn’t be dismissed. According to the latest Firefox Hardware…

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]]> https://www.eteknix.com/10-percent-firefox-users-running-windows-xp/feed/ 1 Super Mario Run Clones Appear on iOS and Android https://www.eteknix.com/super-mario-run-clones-appear-ios-android/ https://www.eteknix.com/super-mario-run-clones-appear-ios-android/#respond Mon, 19 Dec 2016 04:00:28 +0000 http://www.eteknix.com/?p=278572 Super Mario Run is a frantic side-scrolling endless runner game which has already become the top-grossing release on iOS. The $10 asking price which isn’t clearly outlined has resulted in many 1-star reviews and people questioning the game’s value. Additionally, Super Mario Run requires an internet connection to combat piracy which makes it unsuitable for those in remote areas or without a…

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]]> https://www.eteknix.com/super-mario-run-clones-appear-ios-android/feed/ 0 Kaby Lake Mobile i7-7700HQ Benchmarks Surface https://www.eteknix.com/kaby-lake-mobile-i7-7700hq-benchmarks-surface/ https://www.eteknix.com/kaby-lake-mobile-i7-7700hq-benchmarks-surface/#respond Mon, 19 Dec 2016 02:00:02 +0000 http://www.eteknix.com/?p=278486 Despite all the media attention surrounding the impending desktop Kaby Lake release, it’s important to remember that modern gaming laptops rely on Intel’s mobile solutions. For example, processors like the i7-6700HQ and i7-6820HK offer superb performance in a portable form-factor. As you might expect, Intel is preparing to update these Skylake products and introduce the higher-end Kaby Lake mobile…

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]]> https://www.eteknix.com/kaby-lake-mobile-i7-7700hq-benchmarks-surface/feed/ 0 Rise of the Tomb Raider PS4 Pro Patch Causes Input Lag https://www.eteknix.com/rise-tomb-raider-ps4-pro-patch-causes-input-lag/ https://www.eteknix.com/rise-tomb-raider-ps4-pro-patch-causes-input-lag/#respond Sun, 18 Dec 2016 00:00:42 +0000 http://www.eteknix.com/?p=278327 Rise of the Tomb Raider is a visual masterpiece and looks absolutely stunning on a 4K Television, especially with HDR enabled. Of course, the PS4 Pro console provides a significant boost in graphical fidelity compared to the base unit and designed with 4K gaming in mind. Sadly, the experience has been far from ideal due to horrible input lag which was finally fixed in version 1.05. Despite this…

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]]> https://www.eteknix.com/rise-tomb-raider-ps4-pro-patch-causes-input-lag/feed/ 0 Nintendo Shifts 196,000 NES Minis During November in the US https://www.eteknix.com/nintendo-shifts-196000-nes-minis-november-us/ https://www.eteknix.com/nintendo-shifts-196000-nes-minis-november-us/#respond Sat, 17 Dec 2016 23:00:40 +0000 http://www.eteknix.com/?p=278317 The NES Classic Edition is already a resounding success and shaping up to be one of the best-selling products this Christmas. Unfortunately, the extremely high demand and short supply have forced consumers to use scalpers to acquire the console in time for the holiday period. It’s not uncommon for eBay sellers to charge at least £100 and even major stores like Maplin and CEX have employed a…

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]]> https://www.eteknix.com/nintendo-shifts-196000-nes-minis-november-us/feed/ 0 PS4 Pro Update Disables HDMI 1.4 4K Support https://www.eteknix.com/ps4-pro-update-disables-hdmi-1-4-4k-support/ https://www.eteknix.com/ps4-pro-update-disables-hdmi-1-4-4k-support/#respond Sat, 17 Dec 2016 20:00:38 +0000 http://www.eteknix.com/?p=278304 The HDMI 2.0 standard is commonly perceived as a requirement to deliver 4K 60 frames-per-second content because of the bandwidth limitations on HDMI 1.4. Despite this, an investigation into the PS4 Pro’s connectivity protocols by Digital Foundry found that the HDMI 1.4 format was suitable for delivering the full 60Hz signal, albeit with some issues: Interestingly, the YUV240 mode which made 4K…

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]]> https://www.eteknix.com/ps4-pro-update-disables-hdmi-1-4-4k-support/feed/ 0 Beyerdynamic Unveils The Custom Game Headset https://www.eteknix.com/beyerdynamic-unveils-custom-game-headset/ https://www.eteknix.com/beyerdynamic-unveils-custom-game-headset/#comments Sat, 17 Dec 2016 12:00:48 +0000 http://www.eteknix.com/?p=278296 Beyerdynamic is one of the most respected brands when it comes to premium audio solutions and consistently produces top-tier hardware at competitive prices. Recently, the company announced the Custom Game headset which can be deployed for consoles and PC usage. Instead of relying on a mod mic and dedicated pair of headphones, the Custom Game headset combines both elements in a convenient package…

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]]> https://www.eteknix.com/beyerdynamic-unveils-custom-game-headset/feed/ 1 Cooltek Unveils The TG-01 Midi-Tower Chassis https://www.eteknix.com/cooltek-unveils-tg-01-midi-tower-chassis/ https://www.eteknix.com/cooltek-unveils-tg-01-midi-tower-chassis/#respond Wed, 14 Dec 2016 18:00:36 +0000 http://www.eteknix.com/?p=278034 Cooltek might not be the most recognisable brand but they’ve created a number of interesting designs which target an attractive price to performance ratio. Recently, the company announced the TG-01 midi-tower chassis with tempered front and left side panels which combine to create a really striking aesthetic. Additionally, Cooltek included three colourful 120mm fans available in green…

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]]> https://www.eteknix.com/cooltek-unveils-tg-01-midi-tower-chassis/feed/ 0 ASUS Announces The Xonar U7 MK11 Sound Card https://www.eteknix.com/asus-announces-xonar-u7-mk11-sound-card/ https://www.eteknix.com/asus-announces-xonar-u7-mk11-sound-card/#respond Wed, 14 Dec 2016 17:00:37 +0000 http://www.eteknix.com/?p=278036 Despite the overwhelming majority of consumers relying on motherboard audio, there’s still some users who prefer a sound card to take their listening experience to another level. Today, ASUS unveiled their latest audio solution entitled the Xonar U7 MKII which is a USB external sound card and headphone amplifier. This compact device is an upgraded version of the highly-acclaimed Xonar U7 and…

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