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ASUS Launches 240Hz ROG Strix XG258Q Monitor
ASUS is releasing an impressive new fast-refresh monitor aimed at gamers; specifically, eSports competitors. The ASUS ROG Strix XG258Q boasts a 24.5-inch display with a 1920 x 1080 resolution and a 240Hz refresh rate. In addition, the monitor features AMD FreeSync support, extreme low motion blur (ELMB), and Aura RGB…
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Sharkoon Unveils S1000 micro-ATX Cases
Sharkoon is launching two new micro-ATX PC cases. Specifically, the compact S1000 case range is designed for efficient and tidy cable management. As such, the cases are the first such Sharkoon products to feature a tunnel to house the PSU and storage drives. Despite the small profile, though, the cases…
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14-Year-Old Fortnite Cheater Defended in Court by Mother
Last month, we reported that Epic Games is taking drastic action to crack down on Fortnite cheaters. In fact, the developer went so far as launching lawsuits against cheaters for breach of end user licence agreement (EULA) and copyright infringement for modding the game. As it turns out, one of…
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GALAX and KFA2 Launch GTX 1060 External Enclosure
GALAX and KFA2 are teaming up to produce an external graphics enclosure containing a custom GeForce GTX 1060. The GALAX SNPR External Graphics Enclosure features a trimmed-down 6GB GTX 1060 and is usable out-of-the-box. Indeed, the GTX 1060 housed within is factory overclocked by GALAX, offering a base and boost…
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UK ISPs Banned from Advertising ‘up to’ Internet Speeds
We’ve all seen ads by internet service providers – usually the one we’ve signed up with – advertising ‘up to’ internet speeds that only a lucky handful are able to benefit from: yeah, your service might advertise “up to 80Mbps,” but the reality is closer to 40Mbps. Thankfully, though, the…
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XFX Unveils Custom RX Vega 56 and 64 Double Edition Cards
Finally, we’re starting to get some custom RX Vega cards. Joining the gang are the XFX RX Vega 56 and Vega 64 8 GB Double Edition graphics cards, both of which sport a pair of striking red cooling fans. The two cards, though, are unfortunately not factory overclocked; the specs…
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Gigabyte Unveils X299 Aorus Gaming 7 Pro Motherboard
Gigabyte is launching a new motherboard for Intel’s X-Series HEDT processors. Indeed, the Gigabyte X299 Aorus Gaming 7 Pro supports Intel’s 18-core i9-7980XE CPU, includes quad-channel DDR4 memory support (8 DIMMs), and is Optane-ready. The Pro still has much in common with the original Aorus Gaming 7, though. In addition, the board…
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Elon Musk Wins Bet by Building World’s Biggest Battery
Tesla and SpaceX magnate Elon Musk made a potentially risky bet, but he just managed to win it with ease. Well, to be specific, when I say win I mean he wasn’t forced to sacrifice $50 million. You see, Tesla began work on a revolutionary new battery facility in South…
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Kim Dotcom is Still Building His Own Internet
Two years ago, we reported that controversial web entrepreneur Kim Dotcom was working on building his own internet. Dotcom, who is currently fighting extradition to the US over piracy charges, claimed his internet – dubbed MegaNet – would be non-IP based, which render DDoS attacks, for example, irrelevant. Since he…
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Lian Li Alpha Series Cases Now Available for Pre-Order
Lian Li first previewed its Alpha series PC cases at this year’s Computex. Then, earlier this month, the company formally announced the range. Now, though, the company is finally launching the impressive midi tower chassis, which are available for pre-order with a significant discount via Overclockers UK. The sleek cases…
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Intel Admits to Vulnerability in Its Post-2008 CPUs
We’ve reported multiple times that every Intel processor after 2008 is vulnerable to remote attack. The culprit is Intel’s Management Engine – included within every Intel processor for the past nine years, since Nehalem – which is designed to allow administrative remote access to PC systems. In fact, accessing Intel…
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PowerColor RX Vega 64 Red Devil Available for Pre-Order
Last week, we reported on PowerColor’s forthcoming custom RX Vega 64. Now, not only are we a step closer to its release, but we also know the card is factory overclocked. The PowerColor RX Vega 64 Red Devil is a 2.5-slot card with three fans and three BIOSes. In addition,…
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EVGA Unveils GTX 1080 Ti KINGPIN Hydro Copper
EVGA launched the GTX 1080 Ti KINGPIN (stylised as K|NGP|N) in July, but now the card is back and with an additional copper waterblock. The EVGA GTX 1080 Ti KINGPIN Hydro Copper is designed for extreme overclocking, and even offers a guaranteed 2025MHz overclock. The copper waterblock means better thermals,…
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ASUS Unveils ROG STRIX GL702ZC – World’s First Ryzen 7 Laptop
ASUS is now the proud producer of the world’s first Ryzen 7-powered laptop, thanks to the new ROG STRIX GL702ZC. The ASUS ROG STRIX GL702ZC boasts an AMD Ryzen 7 1700 CPU, a Radeon RX 580 4GB GPU, and up to 32GB of SDRAM. In addition, the laptop features a…
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Samsung Reveals Z-NAND Specs – Optane Beware
Intel is attempting to revolutionise SSD storage with its new Optane technology, thanks to Intel/Micron’s NAND replacement, 3D XPoint. However, back in March, a new competitor threw its hat into the ring, promising to offer a brand new – and possibly faster – NAND alternative. That competitor is Samsung, and…
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