Corsair introduces new CORSAIR LINK Fan and Lighting Controllers

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Published: Tuesday, 23 May 2017 19:43

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FREMONT, CA –May 23rd, 2017 - CORSAIR®, a world leader in enthusiast memory, high-performance gaming hardware and PC components today announced the launch of the Commander PRO and Lighting Node PRO fan and lighting controllers, alongside the new HD140 RGB series of RGB cooling fans. Controlled by CORSAIR LINK software, Commander PRO is the ultimate in system control, providing complete command of up to six 4-pin PWM fans, two RGB lighting channels, four temperature sensors and two USB 2.0 headers. Lighting Node PRO lights up your PC like never before, with two CORSAIR LINK controlled RGB lighting channels and four included individually addressable RGB LED light strips, each equipped with ten RGB LEDs for brilliant, customizable, system illumination. Finally, HD140 RGB joins the award-winning range of CORSAIR RGB cooling fans. Each 140mm fan boasts twelve vibrant, individually addressable LEDs, software controllable in CORSAIR LINK using either Commander PRO or Lighting Node PRO. Providing total control of your PC’s cooling and lighting, Commander PRO, Lighting Node PRO and HD140 RGB combine with CORSAIR LINK to put you in command.

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ASUSTOR Adds Powerful NAS Models Featuring Intel® Core™ i5 Quad-Core Processors: AS7004T-i5 and AS7010T-i5

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Published: Tuesday, 23 May 2017 19:40

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Taipei, Taiwan, May 23, 2017 – ASUSTOR Inc., a leading innovator and provider of network storage solutions, has announced that it has added two new models to its 70 series NAS devices with the AS7004T-i5 and AS7010T-i5. These two new models utilize powerful Intel® Core™ i5 quad-core processors and feature 8GB of built-in memory with mixed capacity expansion support up to a maximum of 16GB for enhanced flexibility.

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Alphacool introduces new Eisblock XPX

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Published: Tuesday, 23 May 2017 19:31

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Alphacool proudly presents the XPX Eisblock clear and satin versions. As with the other versions of the XPX, Alphacool relies on their specially developed and patented ramp technology. This innovation significantly improves the cooling performance, which has already been shown in tests with the normal Eisblock XPX. It allows the water to flow evenly over all the cooling fins instead of just rushing through the middle section and nearly standing still at the edges. Additionally, the Eisblock XPX boasts a large bottom surface of 34 x 32mm, perfect for CPUs with 8 or more cores, and a very fine fin structure of 0.2mm.

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ASUS ROG Launches Strix H270I and B250I Motherboards

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Published: Tuesday, 23 May 2017 19:25

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Fremont, CA (May 19, 2017) -- ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) launches Strix H270I Gaming and B250I Gaming motherboards in an mini-ITX format that combine contemporary aesthetics, fast stable performance, and superb features to deliver an exemplary gaming experience at a budget friendly price.

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The ROG Strix H270I Gaming is based on the Intel® H270 chipset while the ROG Strix B250I Gaming is based on the Intel B250 chipset. Both motherboards support the latest 7th Generation Intel Core™ processors and technologies. With their innovative dual-stack heatsink design, ASUS Aura Sync RGB lighting, SupremeFX audio technology, ultra-reliable Intel Gigabit LAN, dual onboard M.2 slots, 802.11ac dual-band Wi-Fi and exclusive ROG innovations, the ROG Strix H270I Gaming and B250I Gaming offer powerful performance in a compact size to give gamers the edge against opponents.

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Noctua introduces new A-series fans and accessories

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Published: Wednesday, 17 May 2017 22:27

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Vienna, May 17th 2017 – Noctua today expanded its award-winning A-series of premium-quality quiet cooling fans with new 200mm, 120mm and 40mm models. Thanks to the series’ signature features such as Flow Acceleration Channels and AAO (Advanced Acoustic Optimisation) frames, the new NF-A20, NF-A12x15 and NF-A4x20 provide outstanding performance and superb quietness of operation. All models come with Noctua’s trusted SSO2 bearings and a full 6-year manufacturer’s warranty. In addition to the new fans, Noctua introduced the new NA-FC1 fan controller, NA-SAV3 and NA-SAV4 anti-vibration mounts and NA-SAC5 S-ATA power adaptor cable.

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Lian Li's new ROG-Certified PC-O11WGX

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Published: Wednesday, 17 May 2017 22:21

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May 11, 2017; Keelung, Taiwan - Lian-Li Industrial Co. Ltd is proud to announce the PC-O11WGX, certified by Asus Republic of Gamers and updated with USB 3.1 Type-C connector on the front panel. The new PC-O11WGX also comes with the popular O11-1 accessory kit with PCI-E riser cable for vertical graphics card mounting in the box! Furthermore, the front panel features exquisite ROG silk screen detailing and improved liquid cooling compatibility.

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New PC-T70 Test Bench Simulates Any Case Environment

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Published: Wednesday, 17 May 2017 22:11

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May 16, 2017, Keelung, Taiwan - Lian-Li Industrial Co. Ltd is eager to announce the PC-T70 test bench. After productive collaboration, taking feedback from high-end PC hardware reviewers, Lian Li sought to create a test bench that could both provide unhindered access for enthusiasts who want to rapidly swap hardware, and those who like to use their test benches as a workstation. Lian Li’s latest test bench is its most flexible yet – a sleek, minimal platform for easy hardware swapping, with an optional kit that encloses the bench with radiator mounts and an acrylic cover.

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Introducing the EVGA GeForce GT 1030

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Published: Wednesday, 17 May 2017 22:06

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May 16th, 2017 - Accelerate your entire PC experience with the fast and powerful EVGA® GeForce® GT 1030 graphics card. Its award-winning NVIDIA Pascal™ architecture, powerful graphics engine, and state-of-the-art technologies give you the performance upgrade you need to drive today's most demanding PC applications.

 Unleash your creativity with stunning HD video and picture editing and enjoy incredible gaming. Now, you can do it all 2X faster than with Intel® Core™ i5 integrated graphics.* You can even get easy driver updates and one-click game optimization with GeForce Experience™.

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QNAP Launches the TVS-882ST3 8-bay 2.5-inch Thunderbolt 3 NAS

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Published: Wednesday, 17 May 2017 21:58

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Taipei, Taiwan, May 16, 2017 - QNAP® Systems, Inc. today released the new TVS-882ST3, a 2.5" 8-bay Thunderbolt™ 3 NAS. Powered by an energy-efficient 6th Generation Intel® 14nm Core™ i7/i5 quad-core processor with AES-NI encryption, the TVS-882ST3 includes dual Thunderbolt 3 connectivity, 10GbE 10GBASE-T dual networking ports, USB 3.1 10Gbps Type-C/Type-A ports, and 4K HDMI output to exclusively provide a Thunderbolt/NAS/iSCSI SAN triple solution. The TVS-882ST3 is a compact NAS that can greatly boost workflow collaboration between Thunderbolt 3-enabled Mac® and Windows® users. It is also ideal for an all-SSD configuration to provide the utmost performance.

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CORSAIR Launches T1 RACE Gaming Chair

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Published: Wednesday, 17 May 2017 21:51

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FREMONT, CA – May 16th, 2017 - CORSAIR®, a world leader in enthusiast memory, PC components and high-performance gaming hardware today announced the launch of its first gaming chair, the T1 RACE.  Inspired by racing, crafted for comfort and built to last, the T1 Race joins CORSAIR’s award-winning range of mice, keyboards, headsets and mousepads to complete the ultimate gaming experience. Built using a solid steel skeleton and dense foam cushions, the T1 RACE has the strength to ensure a lifetime of sturdiness, while it’s 4D-movement armrests raise, lower, shift and swivel to put gamers in the most comfortable position every time. Styled to turn heads and finished with immaculate attention to detail, the T1 RACE is the gaming chair your desk deserves.

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ASUS launches Radeon RX 580 Dual Series Gaming Graphics Cards

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Published: Saturday, 13 May 2017 01:14

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Fremont, CA (May 11, 2017) -- ASUS is excited to launch the RX 580 Dual series, an all-new line-up of gaming graphics cards powered by the latest AMD® Radeon® RX 580 GPU. These new graphics cards are capable of delivering HD resolution gaming with ultra-settings, bringing new levels of performance to the market at an affordable cost¹. The ASUS RX 580 Dual series are engineered with advanced cooling and reliability features to deliver outstanding gaming performance.

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CORSAIR Launches DOMINATOR PLATINUM Special Edition Torque

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Published: Saturday, 13 May 2017 01:08

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FREMONT, CA – May 11th, 2017 - CORSAIR®, a world leader in enthusiast memory, high-performance gaming hardware and PC components today announced the immediate availability of its new DOMINATOR PLATINUM Special Edition Torque DDR4 memory. Inspired by those for whom speed is an obsession, each module features a uniquely heat-treated effect top bar, combining the iconic DOMINATOR PLATINUM design with the aesthetic of high-performance engines.

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ASUS Republic of Gamers Launches Maximus IX Extreme

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Published: Thursday, 04 May 2017 06:26

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Fremont, CA (May 3, 2017) -- For more than a decade, Republic of Gamers (ROG) has delivered exemplary design and performance to the world’s best gamers and enthusiasts. The culmination of those efforts are featured in the Maximus IX Extreme. Expertly designed by ROG’s passionate engineers and with feedback from the user community, the Maximus IX Extreme is the perfect solution for gamers and water-cooling enthusiasts who will settle for nothing less than perfection.

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EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 Ti SC2 HYBRID with iCX Technology

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Published: Thursday, 04 May 2017 06:19

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May 2^nd, 2017 - The EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 Ti SC2 GAMING HYBRID w/ iCX Technology combines the cooling advancements of the EVGA GTX 1080 FTW Hybrid cooler with EVGA’s exclusive iCX Technology. Featuring a total of 11 global patents, iCX is the very definition of Interactive Cooling. With EVGA’s iCX Technology, users will have a better understanding of their graphics card’s operation. This includes temperature monitoring on key components (not just GPU) and targeted cooling, which provides better overclocking capabilities.

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CORSAIR Launches New Carbide Series SPEC-04 Mid-Tower Gaming Case

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Published: Thursday, 04 May 2017 06:13

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FREMONT, CA — May 2nd — CORSAIR®, a world leader in enthusiast memory, high-performance gaming hardware and PC components today announced the newest addition to the Carbide series of mid-tower gaming cases, the CORSAIR Carbide Series SPEC-04. With unmistakable styling, a large tinted side panel window and roomy interior, the Carbide Series SPEC-04 is ready-to-build a system as bold as it looks.

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ASUSTOR Launches AS6302T and AS6404T Featuring Powerful Hardware and Software Enhancements

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Published: Thursday, 04 May 2017 06:09

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Taipei, Taiwan, May, 2nd, 2017 – ASUSTOR Inc., a leading innovator and provider of network storage solutions, has announced the launch of two new tower NAS models, the AS6302T and AS6404T, that utilize the new Intel Apollo Lake platform Celeron processor. Both models feature hot-swappable hard disks. The AS6302T is equipped with a dual core processor, 2GB of built-in RAM and 2 disk bays while the AS6404T is equipped with a quad-core processor, 8GB of built-in RAM and 4 disk bays. These two new models provide better performance than previous generation ASUSTOR NAS models with RAID 1 read and write speeds of 216.14 MB/s and 218.25 MB/s (Link Aggregation). Additionally, dazzling 4K multimedia processing and remarkable streaming playback fluidity provide prosumers and medium sized businesses with the advantage of having high performance cloud storage combined with multimedia applications.

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Razer unveils the Razer Lancehead wireless gaming mouse

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Published: Thursday, 27 April 2017 11:01

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IRVINE, Calif. – Razer™, the leading global lifestyle brand for gamers, today announced the world’s most reliable, tournament-grade wireless gaming mouse, the Razer Lancehead. The latest Razer mouse features Razer’s proprietary “Adaptive Frequency Technology” (AFT), the world’s most precise laser sensor, hybrid on-board and cloud memory, and an all-new ambidextrous form factor.

Razer’s advanced AFT wireless technology ensures industry-leading transmission stability by not only syncing data reporting perfectly between the mouse and the user’s system, but also connecting to the strongest interference-free frequencies within the 2.4 GHz band and adaptively hopping only when necessary. The result is lag-free data transmission between the Razer Lancehead and PC that outperforms every other wireless gaming mouse.

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ROG Brings NRG Esports Closer to Gaming Domination

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Published: Wednesday, 26 April 2017 14:29

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Fremont, CA (April 25, 2017) -- A new challenger approaches: ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG), a provider of innovative technology for dedicated gamers, today announced its sponsorship of NRG esports, a professional gaming team. NRG esports, which counts legendary pro athletes Shaquille O’Neal and Alex Rodriguez, MLB player Jimmy Rollins, as well as Co-Owners of the Sacramento Kings, Andy Miller and Mark Mastrov, among its key investors and advisors. As part of this sponsorship, NRG will receive exclusive premium PC hardware for ASUS ROG, including desktops, laptops, and monitors.

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SteelSeries Brings Gamers the World's First Dual-Surface RGB Illuminated Mousepad - Introducing The QcK Prism

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Published: Wednesday, 26 April 2017 14:22

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CHICAGO – April 26, 2017 – SteelSeries, brings innovation to its 15-year legacy of engineering the best gaming mousepads in the world by introducing the QcK Prism Gaming Mousepad. Built with purpose, the QcK Prism delivers features that go beyond the aesthetics of illumination and presents performance benefits for PC gaming. The new mousepad provides gamers with dual-sided premium surfaces – the first of its kind, 360 degrees of continuous illumination in 12 separate zones, and interference-free USB cable placement.

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Kingston Technology Demos Data Center PCIe NVMe SSD at NAB

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Published: Wednesday, 26 April 2017 14:18

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NAB Las Vegas, April 24, 2017 & Fountain Valley, CA – Kingston Digital, Inc., the Flash memory affiliate of Kingston Technology Company, Inc., the independent world leader in memory products, today announced it will demonstrate its newest Data Center PCIe NVMe SSD (DCP1000) to broadcast professionals and digital artists at the National Association of Broadcasters 2017 Show (NAB) in Las Vegas, NV. DCP1000 offers the industry’s highest data throughput for media intensive applications that depend on high-performance storage to compete.

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