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Intel Core i5-11400F CPU Review
Following our review on the i5-11600K and i9-11900K, today we bring you the one CPU that may actually matter from Intel’s latest launch. The general consensus on Intel’s 11th Gen launch was that it was a bit mediocre at best. The first CPUs most of us saw were the 11600K…
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Next-Gen Intel i5 Processors Will Feature HyperThreading
While Intel’s HyperThreading technology has been a relatively contentious subject since its launch (largely due to security exploits available through it), the potential it offers in boosting a processor’s performance is undoubtedly impressive. There were, however, rumors circulating that Intel may have been planning on quietly dropping the technology for…
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QNAP Announces TVS-1282T3 Thunderbolt 3 NAS
QNAP just announced an impressive new NAS in every way, the new Thunderbolt 3 NAS TVS-1282T3. The new device comes with up to Intel i7 processors, 64GB memory, four Thunderbolt ports, and multiple 1 and 10 Gbps ports. “We are very excited to offer the pioneering Thunderbolt 3 NAS to…
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Intel Rumored to Respond to Ryzen With HT-Enabled i5
With AMD finally set to competitive again with Ryzen, Intel is starting to make moves to secure their near monopoly. We’ve already seen some of those moves in the new Pentiums with HyperThreading and the i3 7350K which is unlocked. Apparently though, those won’t be enough and Intel is reportedly…
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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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Microsoft Introduces an Impressive Surface Studio 28″ AIO PC
We’ve heard rumors and whispers about a Surface PC for a while and it all started with a patent application showing a modular system. What Microsoft just showcased is what we hoped for from all the previous speculations and more, except for the modularity. Still, the new Surface Studio, as it…
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Intel i5-7600K Kaby Lake Engineering Sample Benchmarked
With some mobile Kaby Lake CPUs running around, it was only a matter of time before we got some desktop numbers as well. Earlier, some overclocking numbers pop up for the i7 7700K and i5 7600K. Today, we’re getting treated to some benchmarks for the i5 7600K with a whole range…
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MSI Upgrades Cubi 2 Mini Desktops With Kabylake
MSI upgraded their Cubi mini-PC range and announced their latest and smallest mini-PC to date, the MSI Cubi 2. These tiny systems are built with the latest Intel Kabylake-U processors from Core i3 to Core i7 types and can as such serve consumers and businesses alike in various scenarios. The MSI…
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Samsung ArtPC Pulse Combines a PC With a 360-Degree Speaker
Apple’s Mac Pro is an interestingly designed device, but having a Mac and having to use MacOS might not be your cup of tea. Where apple can’t deliver, Samsung comes to the rescue with their upcoming ArtPC Pulse desktop computer system. The cylindrical PC is just 10.7 inches tall and…
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Gigabyte Releases Four Thunderbolt 3 Certified BRIX Systems
Gigabyte continues their introduction of Thunderbolt 3 certified devices, the currently fastest single-wire connection available. After having released quite a few motherboards with this feature, it is time for the small form factor systems called BRIX to get the same treatment. Gigabyte released four new BRIX model with Thunderbolt 3 support…
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BIOSTAR Unveils Hi-Fi H170S3H Motherboard
BIOSTAR is a hardware manufacturer which caters to a wide range of price points and often releases products to perfectly suit the budget-conscience consumer. Today, the company announced their latest motherboard based on Intel’s Skylake architecture. The Hi-Fi H170S3H features Hi-Fi Audio, Hi-Fi Power and 3D Hi-Fi to provide a wonderful…
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Akasa Plato X Slim Fanless Chassis i5/i7 NUC Chassis Review
Introduction We’ve got a great change of pace for you today, as we’ve broken away from the standard motherboard form factors for something a little more compact. I am of course talking about the Intel NUC motherboards, which may be tiny, but still pack a huge range of features, high-end…
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Cyberpower Zeus Mini EVO I-970 Gaming PC Review
Introduction Cyberpower is one of the most recognizable system builders in the industry, renowned for creating a huge array of stylish and unique builds. The company includes a 3-year warranty with every system as standard regardless of the specification or price. Additionally, Cyberpower utilizes their buying prowess to deliver astonishing prices…
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QNAP Launches the World’s First Thunderbolt NAS TVS-871T
QNAP launched the world’s first Thunderbolt 2 Turbo vNAS that is ready for high-bandwidth data. The TVS-871T features 20Gbps bandwidth, 4K video capable Thunderbolt 2 connections and it is fully compatible with the Thunderbolt-ready storage expansion enclosures for even more raw storage capacity. The TVS-871T provides the high transfer speed of…
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