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Here a roundup of today's reviews and articles:

AMD Vega 10 graphics card seen in hands-on video
AUKEY Amp 4-port USB Charger with USB C Port
Cooler Master MasterMouse S Review
Corsair Force MP500 480GB SSD Review
G.Skill Trident Z 3200 MHz C14 32 GB
Gigabyte Aorus Z270X-Gaming 7 Motherboard Review
Motherboard Charts: 23 Models tested - ASUS Maximus IX Code
NZXT Kraken 62 Review
Samsung 960 PRO NVMe SSD Review
SilverStone SST-ST45SF 450W SFX Power Supply Unit Review
The Tech Report CES 2017 news recap
TLP - Don't go chasing power management
Vernee Apollo Lite Smartphone Reader Review
Watch_Dogs 2 Review



AMD Vega 10 graphics card seen in hands-on video

Behind the recent AMD CES 2017 Ryzen / Vega system demos.

Read full article @ Hexus

AUKEY Amp 4-port USB Charger with USB C Port

Ive tested and reviewed AUKEY devices before which is why I feel so comfortable personally using devices from the company in daily life. We have several different types of AUKEY devices in use here in the house, primarily all charging hardware. This latest version, the AUKEY Amp 4-port USB Charger comes with a USB Type C port which has proven handy for the few devices we have that require the special port. USB Type C is just now emerging on new devices, and may eventually make it into mainstream, so having this option available is noteworthy.

Read full article @ WinSupersite

Cooler Master MasterMouse S Review

Something we are rather fond of, and are pleased to see is the use of Cooler Masters' advanced textured surface that not only looks great, but also deters the build-up of finger-prints while providing a stable grip for extra control. Inside we find a 32bit ARM MCU, 512KB of onboard memory, and the new 7200DPI PWM3330 optical sensor from Pixart. The MasterMouse S is accompanied by similar software that was supplied with the MasterMouse PRO L, which means we can expect an advanced level of customisation and performance controls, including the Storm Tactix feature that will expand the number of programmable buttons from 6 to 9 + 1 switch.

Read full article @ Vortez

Corsair Force MP500 480GB SSD Review

The storage arm of Corsair has been pretty quiet over the last few months; the last drive we looked at was the Neutron XTi high-end drive back in July 2016. But they are back with a bang at the sharp end with the Force MP500, the fastest SSD drive they have released to date.

Read full article @ KitGuru

G.Skill Trident Z 3200 MHz C14 32 GB

G.Skill has long been a bastion of affordable high-performance memory, and their Trident Z line-up is the ultimate version of what DDR4 they have on offer. Featuring a large heatsink ready for some abuse, G.Skill's Trident Z sticks now can also be had in other colors!

Read full article @ techPowerUp

Gigabyte Aorus Z270X-Gaming 7 Motherboard Review

Gigabyte puts the Aorus brand on its stylish Kaby Lake enthusiast motherboard. Will it combine the performance, features, and overclocking to win buyer loyalty?

Read full article @ Toms Hardware

Motherboard Charts: 23 Models tested - ASUS Maximus IX Code

Meanwhile you can find benchmark values of 23 recent Z270 and Z170 motherboards in our comparison tables. We do not comment the benchmark values. The idea and also the goal is to present to you a market overview which helps you choose the right motherboard simply based on facts in the form of numbers.

Read full article @ ocaholic

NZXT Kraken 62 Review

We review the very impressive NZXT Kraken 62 Series Liquid cooler. An all-in-one liquid CPU cooler for cases with 280 mm radiator mounts. This updated revision CPU cooler is compatible with NZXT CAM software. This allows you to program, customize and monitor this all-in-one liquid cooling solution for your processor.

Read full article @ Guru3D

Samsung 960 PRO NVMe SSD Review

Samsung’s 950 PRO m.2 PCIE SSD set new benchmark records when we tested it here a few months back at Benchmark Reviews. The performance picture got even better we configured a RAID-0 array with two of these drives. Now they’ve introduced the new Samsung 960 PRO NVMe SSD, with upgraded NAND and a new controller, promising even more spectacular performance.

Read full article @ Benchmark Reviews

SilverStone SST-ST45SF 450W SFX Power Supply Unit Review

SilverStone has released yet another SFX form factor PSU with good rail stability and low noise levels but above everything else a verytempting price tag.

Read full article @ NikKTech

The Tech Report CES 2017 news recap

Well, CES 2017 is over. We don't know if you were busy last week, but things were pretty crazy here at TR HQ. We doubled down on CES coverage and did our best to take a good look at all the hardware news that poured out from the show. Check out our full coverage below.

Read full article @ The Tech Report

TLP - Don't go chasing power management

I've got the power, ta-da-dam. Ta-da-dam. Ta-da-article discussing the pros and cons of advanced Linux power management using TLP, with focus on technical risks, needed skill, hardware and software considerations, drivers, optimization examples, actual benefits, and more. Take a look and may your mind be blown away.

Read full article @ Dedoimedo

Vernee Apollo Lite Smartphone Reader Review

Today, a new reader review has been published on OCinside.de. Jamaicaman is testing the Vernee Apollo Lite smartphone in his first reader review. Vernee first appeared since February 2016. The Chinese smartphone manufacturer offers in its portfolio well equipped smartphones at surprisingly low prices. The models include Vernee Thor, Mars and Vernee Apollo Lite, which we evaluate in this review. Lite? The hardware equipment can not suspect that, however Apollo is ready to launch and can be booked in advance with even stronger hardware.

Read full article @ OCInside.de

Watch_Dogs 2 Review

In the end, Watch_Dogs 2 is a fun and good looking game, but I cannot give it a very strong recommendation. Between the weak story and how some of the gameplay actually played out for me, all I can comfortably say is that if you want this game, watch for a good sale. I cannot think of reasons to avoid it, it is not a bad game, but I cannot say it is worth getting immediately and at full price.

Read full article @ OCC