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Gigabyte Updates Gaming Laptops With The Latest Kaby Lake Architecture at CES 2017
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…
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Gigabyte Announces The New Budget-Friendly Sabre 15 Laptop at CES 2017
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…
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Gigabyte Announces The New AORUS X5 v7 Gaming Laptop at CES 2017
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.…
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Gigabyte Announces The World’s Most Powerful 17.3-Inch Laptop at CES 2017
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…
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DinoPC GT5 GTX 1060 Kaby Lake Gaming PC Review
Introduction 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…
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ASRock Z270 Extreme4 LGA1151 Motherboard Review
Introduction 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…
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Gigabyte AORUS Z270X-Gaming 7 LGA1151 Review
Introduction 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…
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Supermicro C7Z270-CG LGA1151 Motherboard Review
Introduction 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…
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ASUS STRIX Z270F GAMING LGA1151 Motherboard Review
Introduction 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…
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ASUS Maximus IX Hero LGA1151 Motherboard Review
Introduction 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…
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Gigabyte AORUS Z270X-Gaming 9 Review
Introduction 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…
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MSI Z270 GAMING PRO CARBON LGA1151 Review
Introduction 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…
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Gigabyte Z270X-Ultra Gaming LGA1151 Motherboard Review
Introduction 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…
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Intel Core i7-7700K Kaby Lake Delidding Analysis
Introduction 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…
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Intel Core i5-7500 Kaby Lake Processor Review
Introduction 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…
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