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Here a roundup of today's reviews and articles:

A look at Mionix’s new Castor options
AMDs next-gen Whitehaven CPU: 16C/32T 3.6GHz
AZiO MK Retro Typewriter Mechanical Keyboard Review
BIOSTAR Reveals Two AMD AM4 Crypto Mining Motherboards
Cooler Master MasterBox Lite 5 Case Review
Cryorig R1 Universal Reader Review
Fractal Design Celsius S24 (240mm liquid cooler, alum. radiator)
Fractal Design Celsius S24 Cooler Review
Fractal Design Celsius S24 Liquid CPU Cooler Review
Fractal Design Celsius S24 Water Cooling System Review
Fractal Design Celsius S36 AIO Review
Fractal Design Celsius S36 Review
HyperX Alloy FPS Mechanical Keyboard
HyperX Alloy FPS Mechanical Keyboard Review
NVIDIA Unveils Beastly Tesla V100 Powered By Volta GPU With 5120 CUDA Cores And 16GB HBM2
SanDisk Extreme Pro 64GB CFast 2.0 Memory Card Review
VIVO CASE-V07 Review
Windows 10 & new processors policy - The explanation
Zelda: Breath of the Wild now running at 4K 30FPS on PC



A look at Mionix’s new Castor options

All the way back in 2015 I had the chance to take a look at the Castor mouse from Mionix and I loved it. It had a great shape, used a quality sensor and switches and was a big step forward in the market. Over the last few years the Castor has continued to be a great mouse for Mionix and recently they announced a few new variations on the Castor that keep the same features I loved with the original. The new models are just recolors but in the world of matching everything to fit your personality or style, it is cool to see a company not just using RGB for colors. I reached out to Mionix and today I’m going to take a quick look at the new color options, especially the “Castor Frosting” model that they sent over to check out.

Read full article @ LanOC Reviews

AMDs next-gen Whitehaven CPU: 16C/32T 3.6GHz

We know that AMD is working on its next-gen Naples platform that will usher in monstrous 16C/32T processors, but now we're seeing engineering samples of these purported CPUs - with the new processors arriving on the unannounced Whitehaven platform.

Read full article @ TweakTown

AZiO MK Retro Typewriter Mechanical Keyboard Review

With the MK Retro typewriter mechanical keyboard AZiO takes us for a trip down memory lane and although it leaves us asking for me we do feel they're on the right track.

Read full article @ Nikktech

BIOSTAR Reveals Two AMD AM4 Crypto Mining Motherboards

Although largely overshadowed by more efficient ASIC rigs, there are still people using GPUs to accumulate digital currencies and/or create cheap OpenCL based systems. It is with those users in mind that BIOSTAR has now expanded their lineup of specialized cryptocurrency mining motherboards to include two new AMD AM4 models.

Referred to as the TA320-BTC and TB350-BTC, these are the first AM4-based crypto mining motherboards announced, and as such make BIOSTAR the only manufacturer to offer mining motherboards for both mainstream platforms. This following the recent launch of Biostars Intel LGA1151-based TB250-BTC model.

Read full article @ Anandtech

Cooler Master MasterBox Lite 5 Case Review

One of the biggest challenges facing the DIY market is how to sell your products. Consumers in the US have been conditioned to always look at the cheapest option either because they are on an extreme budget or are unaware of the value an expensive product can bring. As a result certain brands are often excluded based on price alone. I will be the first to admit that cost does matter though for the computer enthusiast it should be considered guideline more than a rule.

In this review I’ll be looking at the Cooler Master MasterBox Lite 5. I have already reviewed the first MasterBox 5 that was released around this time last year. On the surface it was the famed MasterCase 5 with a few tweaks to lower the overall cost. The new MasterBox Lite 5 is a stylish entry level chassis that builds on the modular concept and is yet targeted at mainstream builders looking for no-nonsense case.

Read full article @ Hardware Asylum

Cryorig R1 Universal Reader Review

Today, a new reader review has been published. Berserkus is testing the Cryorig R1 Universal CPU cooler in our PC Forum. In the following Cryorig R1 review we will see how the air cooler beats compared to a Cooler Master Saidon 120XL AIO Cooler on a powerful AMD CPU.

Read full article @ OCInside.de

Fractal Design Celsius S24 (240mm liquid cooler, alum. radiator)

Fractal Design is changing direction with its new duo of Celsius liquid coolers that consists of the 240mm Celsius S24 and 360mm Celsius S36. We have previously reviewed Fractal Design Kelvin which is based on a copper radiator and technology from Alphacool and now it’s the turn for Celsius which uses an aluminium radiator and is made by Asetek.

This liquid cooler uses the latest 5th Generation Asetek technology which is used by other companies such as NZXT and EVGA however Celsius S24 is unlike any other liquid cooler we have seen before.

Read full article @ KitGuru

Fractal Design Celsius S24 Cooler Review

Fractal Design challenges open-loop cooler manufacturers with a competitively priced, re-configurable filled loop. We compare it to three rival expandable kits.

Read full article @ Toms Hardware

Fractal Design Celsius S24 Liquid CPU Cooler Review

When you hear the name Fractal Design you instantly think PC Case, which you should.  Fractal Design came on the scene with their PC cases, many of which we've reviewed over the years.  Back in 2014 Fractal Design entered the all-in-one liquid cooling market with their Kelvin line of coolers.  Well it is 2017 and Fractal Design is releasing a new line of all-in-one liquid CPU coolers.  The Celsius series builds upon proven technology with cutting edge advancements and premium sound dampening materials to deliver extreme cooling performance with minimum noise output.  Fractal Design in launching the Celsius Series with the S24 (240 mm) and S36 (360 mm).  These coolers have some features that you just won't find on other AiO's out there.  We are taking a look at the S24 today, let's jump in!

Read full article @ ThinkComputers.org

Fractal Design Celsius S24 Water Cooling System Review

The Fractal Design Celsius S24 is a solid performer, while also allowing one to experiment with added components in the loop if so desired.

Read full article @ APH Networks

Fractal Design Celsius S36 AIO Review

All in one water CPU coolers are everywhere these days but Fractal Design's new Celsius S36 dares to do things differently. At 360mm, it may be long but its price to performance is incredible.

Read full article @ Hardware Canucks

Fractal Design Celsius S36 Review

Fractal Design today launched their Celsius series liquid cooling (AIC). We review their new 360mm radiator based model. These liquid cooling kits are pre-fitted with a single loop and ready to install straight out of the box. Armed with pretty nice looks, sleeved tubing and an attractive price, FD offers a competitive model in the massive LCS kit arena.

Read full article @ Guru3D

HyperX Alloy FPS Mechanical Keyboard

The Alloy FPS is the first keyboard to come out of Kingston's gaming brand, HyperX. It has a minimalist bezel design, features a thick steel frame for rigidity, floating keycaps, backlighting, and the use of Cherry MX switches in various layouts for customers around the world. To help sweeten the deal, HyperX includes a travel sleeve, a USB pass-through, and replacement keycaps as well.

Read full article @ techPowerUp

HyperX Alloy FPS Mechanical Keyboard Review

The Alloy FPS is the first keyboard to come out of Kingston's gaming brand, HyperX. It has a minimalist bezel design, features a thick steel frame for rigidity, floating keycaps, backlighting, and the use of Cherry MX switches in various layouts for customers around the world. To help sweeten the deal, HyperX includes a travel sleeve, a USB pass-through, and replacement keycaps as well.

Read full article @ TechPowerUp

NVIDIA Unveils Beastly Tesla V100 Powered By Volta GPU With 5120 CUDA Cores And 16GB HBM2

If you want an early look at what to expect with NVIDIA’s next generation of high performance GeForce graphics processors, code-named Volta, today at GTC 2017 the company's CEO Jen-Hsun Huang just offered the first public unveiling of a product based on the next generation GPU architecture. NVIDIA just announced its new Tesla V100 accelerator that's designed for accelerating AI and machine learning applications. It's powered by Volta and it's looking like a mighty beast.

Read full article @ HotHardware

SanDisk Extreme Pro 64GB CFast 2.0 Memory Card Review

CFast 2.0 memory cards were specifically developed for next-generation professional video applications as 2K video was common and full-frame 4K video was gaining traction among high-end production companies and individual enthusiasts. Today, SanDisk has launched their latest CFast 2.0 card, the SanDisk Extreme PRO to give professional videographers and photographers the ability to squeeze out the best performance from their camera equipment. The SanDisk Extreme PRO is designed to have write speeds up to 450 MB/s and read speeds up to 525 MB/s.

Read full article @ Legit Reviews

VIVO CASE-V07 Review

I wasn't sure what to expect at first, since VIVO is known more for monitor mounts, TV mounts, and other non-computer case-related hardware. However, I am not disappointed. The CASE-V07 hits the sweet spot between afforability and features. Not long ago, case designers had to squeeze out as much space as possible for 3.5" hard drives. Now that solid state and M.2 drives have become mainstream, space has opened up for case designers. Plus, as optical drives are slowly being phased out and liquid cooling support gains popularity, case layouts have evolved to use this freed up space. The V07 seems to be sort of in that transitional phase. It still has a spot for an optical drive and a couple of the old 3.5" drives, but isn't full of the associated hard drive cages and support structures that really get in the way and take up valuable space.

Read full article @ OCC

Windows 10 & new processors policy - The explanation

Today, we take the philosophical highway. For I shall be discussing Microsoft's decision to support only Windows 10 on Kaby Lake and Ryzen generation of CPU, with specific focus on Windows 7 and Windows 8.1, Mainstream and Extended support, hardware refresh cycle versus software lifetime, affected audience, other considerations, and more. Take a look.

Read full article @ Dedoimedo

Zelda: Breath of the Wild now running at 4K 30FPS on PC

The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is one of the best games ever made, and while it is selling a bunch of Nintendo Switch consoles, PC gamers are getting a huge tease of the game running at the glorious 4K resolution through Wii U emulator Cemu.

Read full article @ TweakTown