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The only catch (beyond owning a compatible Logitech mouse) is that the computers must be on the same wireless network. (Source: Logitech)

Logitech Flow allows you to use one mouse with up to 3 PCs simultaneously

Logitech has released its new "Flow" software as part of the Logitech Options suite. Flow allows a user to use a single compatible mouse to not only use one mouse across computers as if they were external monitors, but also copy a...
Douglas Black, 01 Jun 2017 11:39
Intel confirms Core i9 series with SKUs up to 18 cores for $2000 USD

COMPUTEX 2017 | Intel confirms enthusiast Core i9 series with SKUs up to 18 cores for $2000 USD

The unlocked X-series will consist of processors spanning from the Core i5-7640X for $242 USD all the way up to the $2000 Core i9-7980XE.
Allen Ngo, 31 May 2017 04:01
Source: Dell

COMPUTEX 2017 | Dell unveils VR-ready Inspiron 27 7000 All-in-One desktop PC

The AIO can be configured with up to a Ryzen 7 1700 CPU and up to a Radeon RX 580 for VR gaming.
Sam Medley, 30 May 2017 23:58
Source: Dell

COMPUTEX 2017 | Dell announces Inspiron 24 5000 AIO with AMD APU and GPU options

The All-in-One features AMD APUs and an optional Radeon RX560. The 23.8-inch display can be configured with or without touch and ships with an optional articulating arm.
Sam Medley, 30 May 2017 22:32
Dell launch new Inspiron gaming desktop

COMPUTEX 2017 | Dell launch new Inspiron gaming desktop

Dell has announced the release of their new gaming desktop. The desktop, designed with VR capabilities in mind, will feature the latest Ryzen processors.
Ricci Rox, 30 May 2017 22:23
Source: MSI

COMPUTEX 2017 | MSI debuts monster GT75VR Titan gaming notebook

The GT75VR Titan is a gaming powerhouse with dual GTX 1070s, an unlocked i7-7820HK CPU, and a 4K 120 Hz display that MSI says covers 100% of the AdobeRGB spectrum.
Sam Medley, 30 May 2017 07:00
MSI's vigor GK80 is a fully RGB-backlit keyboard. (Source: MSI)

COMPUTEX 2017 | MSI introduces new peripherals for gaming desktops and notebooks

MSI's new peripherals feature premium specifications and MSI's new Mystic Light RGB lighting scheme for a fully customizable setup.
Sam Medley, 30 May 2017 07:00
Image: HIS

HIS quietly releases single-slot RX 550 GPU

The single-slot GPU packs an RX 550 with a small core clock boost in a small footprint.
Sam Medley, 23 May 2017 00:18
The GeForce GT 1030 reference card. (Image: NVIDIA)

NVIDIA GeForce Gt 1030 now available

The low-cost GPU seems positioned for eSports titles and multimedia-oriented PCs. The card is now available for purchase from several stores. Prices range from $70-80.
Sam Medley, 17 May 2017 23:47
Intel Skylake-X could launch as the Core i9 series

Intel Skylake-X and Kaby Lake-X could launch as the Core i9 series

A rumored 12-core Kaby Lake-X CPU may come to market as the "Core i9-7920X" under the new naming convention instead of the "Core i7-7920X" to better differentiate the super high-end X-series from the high-end i7 series.
Allen Ngo, 14 May 2017 07:37
Image: Microsoft

Ubuntu available in the Windows Store; SUSE and Fedora to come soon

The Linux "apps" will essentially run the distro through a compatibility layer. Users will have access to Bash and the Linux command line.
Sam Medley, 11 May 2017 21:43
Image: AMD

Supposed leak reveals AMD Vega GPU specs

A recent Linux Direct Rendering Manager, supposedly from AMD, contains the specifications of an unnamed Vega GPU. The card in question has 8 GB of HBM2 and posted 12.5 TFLOPS of performance.
Sam Medley, 08 May 2017 18:42
ECS PB01CF mini PC with Apollo Lake is just 0.15 L

ECS PB01CF mini PC with Apollo Lake is just 0.15 L

The system is so small that it doesn't even include a standard 3.5 mm audio jack. The current configuration is equipped with a Celeron N3350 CPU with support for up to 4K video out via HDMI.
Allen Ngo, 08 May 2017 03:29
Prey Notebook and Desktop Benchmarks

Prey Notebook and Desktop Benchmarks

Successful reboot. The "pre-Prey" from 2006 proved to be a genuine first-person shooter with its gravity components, which players long remembered. After discontinuing the originally planned Prey 2, the publisher Bethesda has announced a reorientation of the franchise in 2017. We checked the PC version's performance.
Florian Glaser, 07 May 2017 21:25
The core of Intel’s unveiling today revolves around the different processor levels they will be offering, and where the new integrated options will fit in the new stack. (Source: Anandtech)

Intel announces new Xeon processors and naming scheme

Some of the names of the upcoming Intel Xeon processors, based on the Skylake microarchitecture, were accidentally ‘leaked’ through official sources.
Isaac Brown, 04 May 2017 22:41
Intel profits surge as of Q1 2017

Intel profits surge as of Q1 2017

The chipmaker is benefiting from a stable consumer PC market with profits up 45 percent compared to Q1 2016 with 14.8 billion USD in revenue.
Allen Ngo, 30 Apr 2017 06:09
Nvidia GeForce 1030 may be coming soon (Source: Exprereview)

Nvidia GeForce GT 1030 may be coming soon

The GeForce Pascal series currently consists of only GTX options with no low-end to mainstream GT solutions. This may change soon according to rumors of a GT 1030 with 512 shader processors and a 30 W TDP.
Allen Ngo, 30 Apr 2017 05:39
The Predator X27 features Quantum Dot enhancement film technology, 178-degree viewing angles, and Nvidia's Ultra Low Motion Blur technology. (Source: PCGamer)

Acer introduces its flagship gaming display, the Predator X27 monitor

Acer's Predator X27 display combines G-Sync HDR, a 4K resolution, and a 144Hz rate to make what in theory will be one of the best gaming displays on the market, though it probably won't be cheap.
Isaac Brown, 28 Apr 2017 16:56
Ars Technica and GOG are giving away copies of The Witcher: Enhanced Edition. (Source: Ars Technica)

Ars Technica and GOG are giving away copies of The Witcher: Enhanced Edition

To celebrate a new partnership, Ars Technica and GOG are giving away free codes for The Witcher: Enhanced Edition for PC or Mac for the next two days.
Sam Medley, 26 Apr 2017 18:06
Zotac unveils ZBox CI327 mini PC with passively cooled Celeron N3450

Zotac unveils ZBox CI327 mini PC with passively cooled Celeron N3450

The CI327 is destined to be a silent low-power media center for streaming and browsing with its wide range of video outputs and USB ports.
Allen Ngo, 26 Apr 2017 04:10
The Radeon Pro Duo features two professional-grade GPUs on a single card. (Source: AMD)

AMD announces Radeon Pro Duo dual GPU for professionals

The upcoming Radeon Pro Duo will feature two GPUs on a single card. The professional grade graphics card will have a whopping 32 GB of VRAM and is able to hit 11.45 TFLOPS.
Sam Medley, 25 Apr 2017 23:28
EMEA PC market sees slight growth in Q1 2017

EMEA PC market sees slight growth in Q1 2017

The PC market appears to be recovering somewhat with overall sales up 1.6 percent. Sales are particular high in Western Europe for both the desktop and portable PC segments.
Allen Ngo, 25 Apr 2017 03:30
Razer Core external GPU and Razer Blade Laptop

Razer Core Benchmarks, Analysis, and Compatibility: Is it Worth it?


AMD Ryzen 7 1800X | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 Ti (Desktop)
Is the Core the ultimate performance accessory, or is there a worm in it? The first product to offer a complete external GPU solution over Thunderbolt 3 (TB3), Razer's "Core" is still one of the most popular graphics docks available. It uses a TB3 interface attached to an older, more compatible TI82 controller, and so should be compatible with nearly any laptop with a TB3 port (not just Razer's). We benchmark the Core and Nvidia's latest Pascal line of GPUs with the Core and the Blade to see if the juice is worth the squeeze.
Introductory guide to setting up and using ThrottleStop

How to Lower Temperatures, Stop Throttling, and Increase Battery Life: The ThrottleStop Guide (2017)

ThrottleStop is one of the most useful programs for any PC user, but it can be intimidating to use at first glance. This primer walks readers through installing ThrottleStop, explains its basic features such as undervolting and temperature profiles, and guides them through some basic optimizations that any user could benefit from.
Douglas Black, 15 Apr 2017 17:43
Ubuntu 17.04 "Zesty Zapus" is now available for download. (Source: Ubuntu)

Ubuntu 17.04 Zesty Zapus now available

The new version brings improved printer support and the option to run the Unity 8 desktop environment, as well as some other small changes.
Sam Medley, 13 Apr 2017 18:05
There are four Ryzen 5 processors, the Ryzen 5 1600X and Ryzen 5 1600 are 6-core/12-thread parts and the Ryzen 5 1500X and Ryzen 5 1400 are 4-core/8-thread parts. (Source: PCGamer)

AMD's Ryzen 5 desktop processors release around the world today

AMD launched all four models of its new high-performance AMD Ryzen 5 desktop processor today. They say it can deliver up to 87% more performance when comparing the AMD Ryzen 5 1600X to the Intel Core i5 7600K.
Isaac Brown, 12 Apr 2017 15:51
Windows Vista's new display driver stack enabled 3D acceleration of the Windows desktop, but for many users this meant taking a hit to performance. (Source: Ars Technica)

Microsoft ends support for Windows Vista

Microsoft is officially ending Windows Vista extended support as of April 11, 2017. Only 10 years ago, Microsoft first released Windows Vista to widespread disapproval, resulting in the operating system's unpopularity with users.
Isaac Brown, 11 Apr 2017 17:59
The PX7 Pro SE is a notebook capable of server workloads. (Source: Eurocom)

Eurocom unveils lightweight PX7 Pro SE Mobile Server

The notebook is designed for heavy server loads and packs an Intel Xeon E3-1505M, up to 64 GB of ECC memory, and up to 16 GB of RAID 0/1/5 storage.
Sam Medley, 07 Apr 2017 00:58
Ubuntu will use the GNOME desktop environment for future versions. (Source: Canonical)

Ubuntu kills Unity desktop, shifts focus to GNOME

Canonical is stopping all development on the Unity desktop and shifting focus to the GNOME desktop.
Sam Medley, 06 Apr 2017 23:00
The new TITAN Xp has 12 GB GDDR5X VRAM, 3840 CUDA cores, and 12 TFLOPS of performance. (Source: Nvidia)

Titan Xp now official, will also support Mac OS X

The new GPU is equipped with 12 GB of GDDR5X memory clocked at 11.4 Gbps, 3840 CUDA cores clocked at ~1.6 GHz, and boasts 12 TFLOPs of performance. Nvidia will also begin developing drivers for Mac OS X.
Sam Medley, 06 Apr 2017 20:27
The current Mac Pro hasn't been updated since 2013. (Source: Apple)

Apple is planning to redesign the Mac Pro

In a press interview, senior staff at Apple said that the company is "completely rethinking the Mac Pro." Plans for a redesign are in motion, but a new Mac Pro likely won't arrive until next year at the earliest.
Sam Medley, 04 Apr 2017 17:32
AMD Ryzen 7 1700, 1700X & 1800X Review

AMD Ryzen 7 1700, 1700X & 1800X Review

We reviewed three new Ryzen CPUs and will talk about some rather controversial reviews as well as basics of the new Zen architecture.
Silvio Werner, Klaus Hinum, 04 Apr 2017 08:43
JEDEC is the global leader in setting memory standards. (Source: JEDEC)

DDR5 memory is coming, and it is fast

The new standard promises to bring twice the bandwidth and density over current DDR4 memory. Publication is expected to be finalized in 2018.
Sam Medley, 01 Apr 2017 05:03
The original Starcraft is now available for free as a public beta. (Source: Blizzard)

Blizzard releases original Starcraft for free

The title is currently available for free on Battle.net. Technically a public beta test of version 1.18, the single player campaign is available in its entirety, and multiplayer is available through PTR.
Sam Medley, 31 Mar 2017 02:02
A side view of the new Samsung DeX. (Source: 9-to-5 Google)

Samsung DeX turns the Galaxy S8 into a (sort of) desktop PC

Samsung's new Desktop Experience dock, or DeX, turns the Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus into capable, if not exceptional, impromptu desktop PCs. The DeX allows Android apps to be used on a large display, although not without some minor iss...
John Garcia, 29 Mar 2017 18:38
Mass Effect Andromeda Notebook and Desktop Benchmarks

Mass Effect Andromeda Notebook and Desktop Benchmarks

Wooden effect. About five years after the last part of the Mass Effect trilogy, EA risks restarting its jam-packed narrative and extremely successful role-playing game series. As beautiful as the largest part of the graphics may be, the game unfortunately fails in one of the most important atmosphere-giving elements, namely body and face animations. Our benchmark-check primarily focuses on the performance with laptop and desktop GPUs.
Florian Glaser, 29 Mar 2017 16:51
MSI announces Trident 3 Arctic with GeForce GTX 1070

MSI announces Trident 3 Arctic with GeForce GTX 1070

The console-size gaming PC will launch next month for a starting price of $1500 USD.
Allen Ngo, 28 Mar 2017 19:29
Phoenix OS 2.0 Alpha brings Android Nougat to desktop PCs

Phoenix OS 2.0 Alpha brings Android 7.1 to desktops

While Android was not designed to work as a desktop operating system, those who would like to employ it in this manner can use Phoenix OS. The early 2.0 Alpha build is based on Android 7.1 and integrates a taskbar, a start menu, s...
Codrut Nistor, 27 Mar 2017 23:59
Lenovo launching VR-ready ThinkStation P320

Develop3D Live | Lenovo launching VR-ready ThinkStation P320

Interested in 3D CAD and VR work? Lenovo provides an easy, economical entry into the world of virtual reality with its new Workstation P320.
Nicholas Morbidelli, 27 Mar 2017 20:52
Intel's Optane Memory is coming to consumer markets in bite-size capacities. (Photo source: Intel)

Intel Optane storage coming to consumer markets

The fast storage solution will be available in 16 GB ($44) and 32 GB ($77) capacities. Their primary use seems to be as a fast cache drive for a larger SSD or HDD.
Sam Medley, 27 Mar 2017 20:25
Starcraft is getting a 4K remaster this summer. (Source: Blizzard)

Original Starcraft is getting a 4K remaster

One of the most popular RTS games on the PC is getting a graphical and audio overhaul, including a bump to 4K resolutions and tweaks to the story and gameplay experience.
Sam Medley, 27 Mar 2017 00:16
Asus launches Zen AiO ZN270 for 1500 Euros

Asus launches Zen AiO ZN270 for 1500 Euros

The 27-inch All-in-One will utilize an edge-to-edge glass touchscreen with four 3 W Harman Kardon speakers.
Allen Ngo, 26 Mar 2017 01:39
Corsair One gaming PC now available

Corsair One gaming PC now available

The manufacturer's first pre-built desktop PC starts at just under 2000 Euros and includes a GTX 1070, liquid-cooled i7-7700K CPU, and 16 GB of RAM.
Allen Ngo, 25 Mar 2017 03:24
Asus Strix GL702VS (7700HQ, FHD, GTX 1070) Xotic PC Edition Notebook Review

84% Asus Strix GL702VS (7700HQ, FHD, GTX 1070) Xotic PC Edition Notebook Review

Hot stuff! The Asus GL702VS is one of many options for gamers hunting power in a portable package. Equipped with high-end components in a relatively thin and light chassis, the notebook brings high details in modern titles without breaking backs. Can the device keep its cool, or will it melt under pressure?
Intel Core i7-7700HQ | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 Mobile | 17.30" | 2.9 kg
Sam Medley, 24 Mar 2017 20:05
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Intel Core i7-7700 Desktop SoC - Benchmarks and Specs

Kaby Lake x86 4 cores @ 3600 - 4200 MHz 14nm
Benchmarks, information, and specifications for the Intel Core i7-7700 (Kaby Lake) processor (CPU) for desktops.
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Intel Core i7-6950X Desktop CPU - Benchmarks and Specs

Broadwell-E x86 10 cores @ 3000 - 3500 MHz 14nm
Benchmarks, information, and specifications for the Intel Core i7-6950X processor (CPU) for Desktops.
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Intel Core i5-7600K SoC - Benchmarks and Specs

Kaby Lake x86 4 cores @ 3800 - 4200 MHz 14nm
Benchmarks, information, and specifications for the Intel Core i5-7600K Kaby-Lake processor (CPU) for Desktops.
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AMD Ryzen 7 1800X SoC - Benchmarks and Specs

Zen x86 8 cores @ 3600 - 4000 MHz 14nm
Benchmarks, information, and specifications for the AMD Ryzen 7 1800X processor (CPU) for Desktops.
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AMD Ryzen 7 1700X SoC - Benchmarks and Specs

Zen x86 8 cores @ 3400 - 3800 MHz 14nm
Benchmarks, information, and specifications for the AMD Ryzen 7 1700X processor (CPU) for Desktops.
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AMD Ryzen 7 1700 SoC - Benchmarks and Specs

Zen x86 8 cores @ 3000 - 3700 MHz 14nm
Benchmarks, information, and specifications for the AMD Ryzen 7 1700 processor (CPU) for Desktops.

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