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5 Python Examples to Handle Exceptions using try, except and finally
Alphacool Eisblock XPX CPU Water Block Review
AMD Ryzen 9 16-core overclocked processor scores 4346 in Cinebench
AMD: You will definitely see more Threadripper from us
Cooler Master Masterbox Q500L Review
Corsair RM850 Power Supply Review
Gelid Tranquillo 4 Air Cooled Heatsink Review
Intel 10nm Ice Lake And Project Athena Laptops To Drive Exciting New Mobile PC Experiences
Linux Still Yields Better Multi-Threaded Performance On AMD Threadripper Against Windows 10 May 2019 Update
MonsterLabo The First Review
Thermaltake Commander C35 TG ARGB PC Case Review
WD Black SN750 1TB Solid State Drive (with Heatsink) Review



5 Python Examples to Handle Exceptions using try, except and finally

Exceptions in python are error thrown by syntactically correct statements. They terminate the execution of the script. Some example of exceptions are NameError, TypeError, AssertionError, ConnectionAbortedError, etc. These abortions can be handled to prevent the script from terminating unpredictable. Description of all python exceptions can be found here.

Read full article @ The Geek Stuff

Alphacool Eisblock XPX CPU Water Block Review

Alphacool has added years to the lifespan of their current CPU water block, the Eisblock XPX, by offering new versions and first-party accessories. We take a look at a nylon top version, which uses their patented ramp design aiming to optimize coolant flow and thermal performance, while retaining aesthetics as a high priority as well.

Read full article @ TechPowerUp

AMD Ryzen 9 16-core overclocked processor scores 4346 in Cinebench

It seems that 16-core Ryzen 9 was already demoed at Computex. AMD Ryzen 9 16-cores: 3920X, 3950X? Since the 12-core Ryzen 9 3900X borrowed the naming from Ryzen Threadripper, we are simply not sure how the next SKU would be called. The Ryzen 9 with 16-cores would utilize both dies, as opposed to Ryzen 9 3900X, which only uses 12 cores out of 16. An overclocked 16-core Ryzen based on Zen2 architecture would score 4346 points in Cinebench R15. That's more than twice than Ryzen 7 2700X and 2.5x more than Ryzen 7 1800X. Unfortunately, only multi-threaded performance was shown. 

Read full article @ VideoCardz.com

AMD: You will definitely see more Threadripper from us

A few weeks ago, when the latest AMD product roadmap was released, concerns were raised that AMD might have abandoned Threadripper 3000 for 2019, as it was no longer present in the roadmap.  AMD Threadripper 3000 is coming, with even more cores PCWorld took part in the post-conference meeting with Dr. Lisa Su. AMD CEO confirmed that Threadripper is not canceled.

Read full article @ VideoCardz.com

Cooler Master Masterbox Q500L Review

The Masterbox Q500L is a compact chassis that still allows for a full-size ATX board to be installed. That, however, is not what makes it unique. It is the way that the case may be used as both a tower or desktop with the freedom to install fans or liquid cooling nearly anywhere and the ability to move the I/O panels around as well.

Read full article @ TechPowerUp

Corsair RM850 Power Supply Review

The Corsair RM850 power supply is a more affordable version of the highly successful RM850x, featuring good performance and silent operation.

Read full article @ Tom's Hardware

Gelid Tranquillo 4 Air Cooled Heatsink Review

Gelid's Tranquillo 4 heatsink ships with a single 120mm PWM fan rotating at 1600-750RPM that moves upwards of 65CFM at 2.18mmH2O pressure, according to manufacturer specs. The fan is held in place with good reliable metal spring fan clips and an extra set is supplied so users can install their own second fan if desired. Finally, Gelid supply a small syringe of Gelid GC-Pro thermal paste.

Read full article @ FrostyTech

Intel 10nm Ice Lake And Project Athena Laptops To Drive Exciting New Mobile PC Experiences

Over the last few months, Intel has disclosed a number of details regarding its next-generation 10nm processors, codenamed Ice Lake. At an Architecture Day held in December ’18, we learned about the company's Sunny Cove microarchitecture that will be employed in Ice Lake and future-generation processors, in addition to some details regarding Intel’s Gen11 graphics engine. Today, we are able to disclose even more information regarding Ice Lake, its overarching platform and new features, and about Project Athena, the innovation program Intel has started in collaboration key industry partners, that’s meant to usher in a new breed of advanced laptop designs and mobile devices...

Read full article @ HotHardware

Linux Still Yields Better Multi-Threaded Performance On AMD Threadripper Against Windows 10 May 2019 Update

Curious whether the recent Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1903 (May 2019 Update) improved the multi-threaded performance at all for the likes of the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX, I recently carried out some benchmarks looking at Windows 10 1903 against the former Windows 10 Version 1809 release benchmarked against both Ubuntu 18.04.2 LTS and the latest Ubuntu 19.04.

Read full article @ Phoronix

MonsterLabo The First Review

It's an ALMOST silent Mini ITX chassis - but how well can it cool your hardware?

Read full article @ KitGuru

Thermaltake Commander C35 TG ARGB PC Case Review

There are loads of cases to pick from in the Thermaltake range. From budget mini-ITX models to gigantic extreme PC cases the size of small caravans, plus everything in between. It seems then, that they have a bit of something for everything.

Read full article @ eTeknix

WD Black SN750 1TB Solid State Drive (with Heatsink) Review

Not that long ago we took a look at Western Digital’s SN750 solid state drive, but it was the initial drive, not the one with the integrated heatsink. When Western Digital first announced the SN750 they showed it with this very sexy heatsink designed by EK Water Blocks. While you don’t need the heatsink, the drive works perfectly fine without it and does not overheat, the heatsink just looks so awesome it will definitely add that little bit of extra flare to your build. As a reminder this drive offers sequential read and write speeds of 3470 MB/s and 3000 MB/s respectively so let’s jump in!

Read full article @ ThinkComputers.org