Here a roundup of today's reviews and articles:

32GB Crucial Ballistix Sport LT DDR4 Memory Review
Asus ZenBook UX305CA Review
Best Linux distros for small businesses
Cooler Master Masterbox 5
Cooler Master MasterBox 5 Case Review
Cooler Master MasterBox 5 EATX Mid-Tower Case Review
Cooler Master MasterLiquid 240mm AIO CPU Cooler Review
Corsair ML Series Magnetic Levitation Fans Review
Crucial MX200 250GB Two-, Three- and Four-Way SSD RAID Review
Dell Chromebook 13 7310 Review
Gigabyte X99 Ultra Gaming Review
HP Spectre 13 Review: A Thin, Sleek, Nimble Beauty
Kingston Data Traveler 2000 64GB USB 3.0 Flash Drive
Microsoft announces Windows 10 and Surface subscriptions
Thermaltake Smart DPS G 700W Power Supply Unit Review
Toshiba TransMemory-EX II 128 GB USB 3.0

32GB Crucial Ballistix Sport LT DDR4 Memory Review

Prior to the release of Intel’s LGA1151 chipset, consumers could only access the benefits of DDR4 memory including lower voltages and higher frequencies by entering into the very expensive X99 platform. Thankfully, Skylake dramatically changed the status quo and it’s now possible to acquire high capacity memory kits at affordable prices. While there are DIMMs on the market with speeds beyond 3200MHz, it’s not usually sensible from a price to performance perspective. Therefore, it’s advisable for mainstream users to opt for modules between 2400MHz-3000MHz.

Crucial is one of the most respected companies in the technology industry and their reputation for creating reliable memory products is unprecedented. Even though the Ballistix Sport LT was released some time ago, Crucial have recently added a new colour. Upon seeing this striking design, I instantly become enamoured with the retro-inspired pixel finish and couldn’t wait to put the memory kit through its paces. The edition provided for review includes four 8GB modules with a low voltage rating of 1.2v. Additionally, the memory utilises 16-16-16-39 timings and is backed by a comprehensive lifetime warranty.

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Asus ZenBook UX305CA Review

Thin, light and available for under £600. What's not to like? So what's the catch? Well, there are a couple of potential caveats worth knowing about. For starters, the latest-generation Intel Core processors typically come in two product lines; Core i3, i5 and i7, representing the performance end of the spectrum; and Core m3, m5 and m7, representing low-power parts for portable PCs. For the UX305CA, Asus is employing a dual-core, quad-thread Intel Core m3-6Y30, whose 0.9GHz base frequency and 2.2GHz boost suggests modest everyday performance.

On the flip side, the chip's ultra-low 4.5W TDP is what enables such a thin form factor, and for the price the UX305CA does look and feel very tidy. Concentric circles on the lid add an extra bit of flair, and a choice of three colour options - Obsidian Stone (pictured), Ceramic White or Aurora Metallic - provide plenty of choice. A weight of just 1.2kg makes it a highly versatile 13.3in solution, and the laptop is well positioned as an upgrade from a tablet device. Heck, the UX305CA is comfortably more affordable than a 12.9in iPad Pro.

Read full article @ Hexus

Best Linux distros for small businesses

GNU Linux started as one man's personal project – it's now one of the most popular operating system bases in the world. But unlike macOS and Windows, there's not just one Linux OS. There are hundreds of individual platforms assembled from components and built upon the Linux kernel. Different distributions (distros) can vary wildly from one another.So what's the best choice for your small business? We've approached this selection with a few criteria in mind. Stability is first and foremost, because if you're putting a distro to work, uptime is critical, and solid support provision comes a close second.We've also considered practical capabilities, which is why you'll find a couple of non-desktop distributions on our list: Linux is perhaps better suited to managing your behind-the-scenes hardware than it is being put in front of users who may be unfamiliar with Gnome or KDE.

Read full article @ TechRadar

Cooler Master Masterbox 5

Well with all of the video cards being launched recently it was starting to feel like that’s all I do. I recently noticed that I hadn’t spent any time checking out cases in a long time. So I have a whole stack coming in and today I start off with a new case from Cooler Master. Today I’m checking out the Masterbox 5 and a quick look at the feature list shows that Cooler Master has doubled down on the full customization of their Mastercase line of cases and brought similar features into their more budget friendly cases. At just under $70, the Masterbox 5 is at the price people are looking for, so today I’m going to dive in and find out if it’s an easy case to work in, find out if the customization is all its hyped up to be, and see if it’s a quality case that will hold up to years of abuse.

Read full article @ LanOC Reviews

Cooler Master MasterBox 5 Case Review

Budget PC cases are something that is really hard to pull off.  So many case companies come out with a budget PC case that might look good on the outside, but on the inside it is not that functional at all.  Cooler Master wants to change that with their MasterBox 5.  This case comes in at $69.99 and is made to be very functional accepting motherboards up to E-ATX, graphics cards up to 410 mm, full water cooling support and much more!  Last year with the MasterCase 5 Cooler Master showed us they could really create a case for builders, will the MasterBox 5 be the same?  Read on to find out!

Read full article @ ThinkComputers.org

Cooler Master MasterBox 5 EATX Mid-Tower Case Review

Cooler Master extends its Master series further into the mainstream market with a $70 configurable case. We gauge its quality and performance.

Read full article @ Tom's Hardware

Cooler Master MasterLiquid 240mm AIO CPU Cooler Review

Cooler Master have made some seriously good CPU coolers in the past, the clue is in their name, “cooler” and “master”, so one would think they’re pretty good at that whole cooling thing! With their seemingly endless popularity in the air cooling market, such as the legendary 212X, as well as their high-quality AIO coolers, we have been eager to see what they come up with next. Introducing the MasterLiquid series, which features their own unique FlowOp technology, a 100% Cooler Master designed pump, a new radiator design, brand new fans and more, the MasterLiquid is one of the most interesting AIO coolers we’ve had in the eTeknix office for a long time.

“Based on our expertise in thermal technology, FlowOp looks at the flow of heat as it is carried and dissipated by an all-in-one (AIO) liquid cooler. Starting with the hot CPU, we reengineered how liquid absorbs and expels that heat. Our holistic approach to the flow of heat puts in your hands a comprehensive cooling machine that lasts longer, performs better and requires virtually no maintenance. Enjoy the wonders of liquid cooling.” – Cooler Master

We’ve got the 240mm model in for testing today, which features an aluminum radiator design, and comes with two very high-quality 120mm fans which promise low noise and good airflow for the MasterLiquid.

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Corsair ML Series Magnetic Levitation Fans Review

So basically Corsair just announced and released 120 and 140mm fans with Magnetic Levitation Bearing and a custom rotor design, the ML Series is designed to deliver higher airflow, lower noise and better cooling and does so by doing that with almost friction-less operation. And all that can be achieved at fairly low RPM levels.

For those who do not know what Magnetic levitation is, it is short for maglev, or magnetic suspension and is a method by which an object is suspended with no support other than magnetic fields. Magnetic force is used to counteract the effects of the gravitational acceleration and any other accelerations. That means no more ball bearings and thus less friction. That reduction in friction in comparison to all conventional physical bearings allows the ML Series to offer lower noise at higher RPMs. Corsair is now offering these fans in a whopping ten models based on colors and sizes. The ML, ML PRO and ML PRO LED models will be available in both 120mm and 140mm sizes. All ML fans offer a huge PWM range, giving users total control over how their fans perform. If you treasure silence above anything (that would be me) then at 400 RPM, the ML Series will push more airflow at near silent 16 dBA (decibel A-weighting).If you want to levitate that PC of yours you could push up to 97 CFM (cubic feet per minute) of air. The ML Series also allows for some customization as the PRO models feature removable color corners fitted to the fan’s vibration dampening rubber grommets, allowing you to match your PC colors towards the fans and thus the overall build. The ML PRO LED SKUs have four LEDs mounted into the central fan hub.

Read full article @ Guru3D

Crucial MX200 250GB Two-, Three- and Four-Way SSD RAID Review

Nowadays, SSDs have such a high reliability that we can operate multiple SSDs in a RAID0 to get multiple speed. We like to know how fast a RAID can be consisting of two SSDs, three SSDs and even four SSDs to reach a very high speed for small money. Notwithstanding that the Crucial MX300 SSD is already available, we use Crucial MX200 250 GB SSDs in this 2-way, 3-way and 4-way RAID SSD test.

Read full article @ OCInside.de

Dell Chromebook 13 7310 Review

Chromebooks are typically inexpensive and plasticky devices, targeting those who want just a basic laptop experience at a low pricepoint. Dell’s Chromebook 13 7310 bucks that trend rather emphatically, as pricing can go up to £913 for this particular model with a Core i5-5300U, 8GB RAM and a 13.3inch 1080p touch screen.

Read full article @ KitGuru

Gigabyte X99 Ultra Gaming Review

The X99 Ultra Gaming is a new ATX motherboard from Gigabyte, which is based on Intels HEDT X99 chipset. At a first glance this board comes with quite a bunch of features, a good looking design and RGB lighting. Apparently we're curious to find out how this board handles our testing parcours.

Read full article @ ocaholic

HP Spectre 13 Review: A Thin, Sleek, Nimble Beauty

HP recently saw fit to fully revamp its Spectre series across multiple sizes and formats, the latest of which is simply branded Spectre. The HP Spectre is actually a 13-inch machine, so you might refer to it as such (Spectre 13), if it helps you make the distinction.

Everything about the HP Spectre boasts not only style but functional substance as well. For those more inclined towards substance, this machine is powered by one of Intel's more potent dual-core Skylake Core i7 processors, 8GB of RAM and a nimble 256GB NVMe PCI Express Solid State Drive.

However, the first things that strikes you about the new HP Spectre are its classy good looks, and the polished gold accented aluminum rear edge of the device that is home to its three USB-C ports, a headphone jack and the Spectre's unique recessed piston hinges.

Read full article @ HotHardware

Kingston Data Traveler 2000 64GB USB 3.0 Flash Drive

Today we are going to take a quick look at the Kingston Data Traveler 2000 USB 3.0 flash drive. I first saw this at a recent press event, and was immediately intrigued by this USB storage device. I know, what could be exciting about a USB storage device? Well, this device features an alphanumeric keypad for authentication, and has full disk AES 256-bit hardware based encryption in XTS mode. The DataLock Technology used in this drive is licensed from ClevX LLC, and you can purchase these drives in three capacities: 16GB, 32GB, and 64GB. The 64GB version was supplied to us for testing by Kingston.

Read full article @ Bigbruin.com

Microsoft announces Windows 10 and Surface subscriptions

Windows 10 Enterprise E3 bundle will be $7 per computer, per month, from autumn.

Read full article @ Hexus

Thermaltake Smart DPS G 700W Power Supply Unit Review

I'm certain you all don't need me to tell you just how hot things are right now (at least in places where it's summer now) so inside just 2 weeks 3 friends of mine had their low-cost power supplies fail on them so as i type these lines they're probably looking to replace them with something better. Now as you all know technology hasn't changed that much in the PSU industry since the very first 80 Plus models made their appearance so what can manufacturers do when they can't change their design/configuration nor can they use different/higher quality components? Thermaltake seems to think that the next best step is to add new features so their latest Smart DPS G line of power supply units no only allows the end user to monitor their current status but it also gives you access the current and overall power consumption levels via a computer and/or android/iOS compatible handheld devices.

The beginning of every myth and legend is about dreams and desire: the challenging, creative and combative features of Thermaltake Group create an exciting and fascinating user experience to share with everyone, while allowing users to enter a selfless state in terms of function and potential. Thermaltake Group's 3 main brands: Thermaltake, Tt eSPORTS and LUXA2 have been merchandising throughout the world, and have successfully established 6 business footholds in areas such as Europe, America, Oceania, Japan and China, with 95 regional distributors and over 4000 premium retailers. All product planning is orientated by observation of global PC peripheral market and understanding of consumer demands. Thermaltake creates direct contact opportunities with resellers and consumers by participating major global ICT exhibitions and trade shows every year, and develop innovative marketing strategies for the promotions of new products. Meanwhile, Thermaltake incorporates the composite marketing system by making branch offices and regional distributors both the distribution channel and technical support or service center to provide instant support; by maintaining close contact with end users, we manage to strengthen corporate competitiveness and create the momentum for the growth of accomplishments. With its outstanding wisdom and strength Thermaltake Group is recruiting creative talents to build a cultural brand for the enjoyment of entertainment, e-Sports, technology and lifestyle!

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Toshiba TransMemory-EX II 128 GB USB 3.0

Toshiba's TransMemory-EX II flash drive is geared toward the more professional user, comes in capacities of up to 128 GB, and has a 5 year warranty and a security application to password protect your valuable data. We take the drive for a spin to see whether it delivers on the performance it promises.

Read full article @ techPowerUp