Here a roundup of today's reviews and articles:

ADATA SD700 Portable Solid State Drive Review
AMD Ryzen lineup might not include 6-core model
Asrock Z270 Extreme4 & Fatal1ty Z270 Gaming K6 Review
ASRock Z270 Extreme4 Kaby Lake ATX Motherboard Review
be quiet! Pure Power 10 700W CM PSU Review
BitFenix Shogun Chassis Review
Cooler Master MasterPulse Pro Review
Corsair Bulldog 2.0 Barebones 4K & VR Living Room Gaming PC Review
Cougar Panzer Max Review
Dell Inspiron 15 4K Touchscreen and 1TB SSHD
HARDiNFO: hardware and system tool for Windows
Hitman - The Complete First Season review
How to Fix Ugly Fonts and Text in LibreOffice on Windows 10
Intel Core i7 7700K Linux Benchmarks
Intel Pentium G4600: A Surprising 3.6GHz Kabylake CPU For $90
MSI GE62VR 7RE Apache Pro Review
MSI M.2 Heat Shield increases SSD temperatures in testing
MSI Trident 3 Gaming Desktop (Kaby Lake)
MSI Z270 SLI PLUS
Nvidia unleashes Prepare For Battle GTX 1080 or 1070 bundle
NZXT Noctis 450 ROG Review
Razer BlackWidow Chroma V2 Mechanical Gaming Keyboard Review
ROCCAT Renga Gaming Headset Review
Two And A Half Geeks: Kaby Lake Overclocking, Google Pixel XL vs GS7 Edge, DIY RetroPi, XPS 13 2-In-1 And More

ADATA SD700 Portable Solid State Drive Review

When you are traveling or on the go protecting your data is very important. When I travel I always have my camera with me, but sadly SD cards are not that durable. After a day of shooting I always take the photos off the SD card and back them up on a portable hard drive. ADATA recently announced their new SD700 portable solid state drive. This drive is made to survive the most extreme conditions with EC IP68 specifications with complete dust-tight protection and survivability in up to 1.5m of water for 60 minutes. On top of that it meets military-grade MIL-STD-810G516.6 shockproof protection. So your data is definitely safe! This drive is also fast offering speeds of up to 440 MB/s. Let’s give this drive a spin and see what it can do!

Read full article @ ThinkComputers.org

AMD Ryzen lineup might not include 6-core model

According to a rumor started by Zolkorn.com and spotted by PCGamesHardware.de, AMD will not be able to deactivate half of the four-core Zen module, which means the lineup will only launch in quad- and eight-core models, with and without SMT (Simultaneous MultiThreading).

Read full article @ Fudzilla

Asrock Z270 Extreme4 & Fatal1ty Z270 Gaming K6 Review

Kick starting 2017, Intel's Kaby Lake processors made some minor performance improvements to Skylake through what might as well be described as factory overclocking. Making the release more exciting, board partners including Asrock launched alongside some drool-inducing Z270 motherboards. Two of which we are reviewing today.

Read full article @ TechSpot

ASRock Z270 Extreme4 Kaby Lake ATX Motherboard Review

A reduced price variation of its Z270 Gaming K6, ASRock’s Z270 Extreme4 also comes with fewer feature enhancements. Does this create a value triumph over a previously-tested $150 competitor?

Read full article @ Toms Hardware

be quiet! Pure Power 10 700W CM PSU Review

Today we analyse a brand new power supply from the be quiet! Pure Power 10 range. This 80 Plus Silver certified 700 watt model is due for release this week and will be priced around the £100 point in the UK. You may have noticed that the model we are reviewing today is tagged with a ‘CM’ – this stands for ‘cable management’ or translated into real world terms – its actually semi modular. be quiet! will be releasing another range of Pure Power 10 supplies with all hard wired cables (no ‘CM’ in name), at a slightly lower cost.

Read full article @ KitGuru

BitFenix Shogun Chassis Review

We review one of the better looking chassis I have seen in a while, the new BitFenix Shogun, a product series that is designed for the enthusiast crowd, loaded with features and really nice looks. Yes, with nice aesthetics and yes, it has been fitted with tempered glass. And that does make this chassis look very special. Wanna have a peek?

Read full article @ Guru3D

Cooler Master MasterPulse Pro Review

Brand new from Cooler Master! Today, we test the recently announced Cooler Master MasterPulse Pro USB headset with virtual 7.1 and bass FX in our OCinside.de test laboratory. The multi-channel design is positioning the MasterPulse Pro already in the gaming area. In ego shooters, but also in other games, it is very important to know exactly where the opponent is located. Just this advantage can make the difference between victory or defeat. Another feature is the bass FX feature that is implemented with detachable side panels. Enjoy reading the Cooler Master MasterPulse Pro review.

Read full article @ OCInside.de

Corsair Bulldog 2.0 Barebones 4K & VR Living Room Gaming PC Review

Last year, Corsair continued to expand itâ€'s product lines from it’s background in memory and storage devices by introducing to the Bulldog, a VR-ready gaming PC designed to be used in the living room. The Bulldog is available as either a barebones system priced at $399, or a full ready to use system which will vary in price depending on the components. For those that aren'€™t aware, a barebones system included the basic components to as a base to build a full PC. Within the Bulldog, is a mini-ITX motherboard, power supply, and a CPU liquid cooler. In order to complete the system, you have to select your CPU, Memory, storage drives, and an optional graphics card.

Read full article @ Legit Reviews

Cougar Panzer Max Review

With the Panzer Max, Cougar has yet another case in its portfolio. This tower costs almost 120 Euro and for this kind of money you get a well-built case with a lot of space on the inside as well as an aggressive design.

Read full article @ ocaholic

Dell Inspiron 15 4K Touchscreen and 1TB SSHD

Here is a laptop that comes packed with premium features that make it a sweet choice for home, office, and of course, gaming.

Read full article @ DailyTech

HARDiNFO: hardware and system tool for Windows

HARDiNFO is a free and commercial program for Microsoft Windows devices that offers details hardware information, benchmarks, monitoring, and diagnostic tools. The free version of the application is limited to home use; if you want to use the program for business, you need to purchase a Pro license.

Read full article @ gHacks.net

Hitman - The Complete First Season review

Hitman's new approach makes for some of the most memorable and varied experiences in franchise history.

Earlier this year, Square Enix debuted the next evolution of its murder-filled franchise, setting out to change both Hitman's gameplay and how it delivered content. Clearing the slate with a title simply named, Hitman, the series took on a brand new episodic structure, releasing a "season" of content in sixth monthly installments.

With this new distribution method, gameplay also underwent several changes, offering more developed assassination scenarios. Putting player choice front and foremost, these alterations aimed to create more immersive scenarios, with increased replayability.

The entire first season is now available, with a physical disc-based version of the game also up for purchase. After six main missions and over a dozen additional targets, has Hitman's episodic model proved successful?

Read full article @ Windows Central

How to Fix Ugly Fonts and Text in LibreOffice on Windows 10

If you're on Windows 10 and feeling disillusioned by Microsofts most recent direction with Microsoft Office, then LibreOffice is your best alternative. Even though it isnt on the same level just yet, its definitely getting there. One big downside, at least in my experience, is that LibreOffice isnt optimized right out of the box. You'll need to tweak it a bit before it starts being comfortable to use, and one thing that always bothered me was the font rendering.

Read full article @ MakeUseOf

Intel Core i7 7700K Linux Benchmarks

If you have been curious how well Intel's new Core i7 7700K "Kabylake" processor performs under Linux, I received this CPU a few days ago and have begun putting it through its paces. Here are my initial i7-7700K Linux benchmarks compared to various other Intel CPUs running Clear Linux.

Read full article @ Phoronix

Intel Pentium G4600: A Surprising 3.6GHz Kabylake CPU For $90

If you are looking to upgrade to a Kabylake processor but the Core i7 7700K at $350 and other higher-end models are too expensive, the Pentium G4600 is available at under $90 USD for a dual-core processor with Hyper Threading and clocks up to 3.6GHz.

Read full article @ Phoronix

MSI GE62VR 7RE Apache Pro Review

MSI's laptop division are known for seizing the opportunity and 'striking while the iron is hot' and today's product review in question epitomises just that. Within the MSI GE62 7RE resides the new Intel 7th Generation Core i7-7700HQ processor and the newly unveiled GTX 1050 Ti. By offering 8GB DDR4 and a SATA-based M.2 SSD this new laptop is likely to be regarded as an entry-level performer, but which is bolstered by the new Kaby Lake quad-core unit.

Read full article @ Vortez

MSI M.2 Heat Shield increases SSD temperatures in testing

Should it be re-named the MSI M.2 Heat Trap?

Read full article @ Hexus

MSI Trident 3 Gaming Desktop (Kaby Lake)

MSI's Trident 3 is a compact SFF system that can provide a console-like gaming experience. Equipped with an Intel Core i7-7700, a custom mITX MSI GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB GAMING, 16 GB of RAM, an M.2 SSD and a mechanical HDD for storage duties, it is small yet extremely capable.

Read full article @ techPowerUp

MSI Z270 SLI PLUS

So not everyone looking for a Z270 board wants or needs all of the gaming-focused features that most of the Z270 boards have. Specifically, some people just want something clean and simple looking without any special lighting and MSI seems to have just the thing. Their Z270 SLI Plus has a black and silver theme without any RGB lighting. It’s a lot closer to a budget board but it still has a few of the features you would need/want when building a simple gaming PC including the SLI support. So today I’m going to check it out and see what it has going for features, software, and performance. Let’s dive in!

Read full article @ LanOC Reviews

Nvidia unleashes Prepare For Battle GTX 1080 or 1070 bundle

Buyers of such cards, or systems, can claim For Honor or Ghost Recon Wildlands for free.

Read full article @ Hexus

NZXT Noctis 450 ROG Review

Does a 2015 case with ROG styling make sense for today's gamers?

Read full article @ Hexus

Razer BlackWidow Chroma V2 Mechanical Gaming Keyboard Review

Back in 2014, Razer launched their BlackWidow Ultimate Chroma mechanical keyboard which was an instant hit at the time as little competition in the space along with the fact that the BlackWidow Chroma was actually a great mechanical keyboard helped propel it to being one of the most popular gaming keyboards in Razer’s lineup. Since then...

Read full article @ Custom PC Review

ROCCAT Renga Gaming Headset Review

Gaming headsets have changed considerably over the past few years.  Gaming headsets tended to be bulky, had every option you wanted, and even ones you didn't.  Since competitive gaming is really pushing the industry gamers needs have definitely changed and now we are seeing lighter and less feature-rich gaming headsets which are designed for the competitive scene.  These headsets also tend to be at a lower price-point, but that does not mean they are cheap by any means.  Today we are taking a look at the Renga gaming headset from ROCCAT.  This stereo headset features a lightweight design, 50 mm drivers, and ventilated earcups.  Let's take a look at see what they are all about!

Read full article @ ThinkComputers.org

Two And A Half Geeks: Kaby Lake Overclocking, Google Pixel XL vs GS7 Edge, DIY RetroPi, XPS 13 2-In-1 And More

In this latest episode of HotHardware’s Two And A Half Geeks, we chat about Intel Kaby Lake Overclocking and the Core i3-7350K, low power Kaby Lake-Y performance on Dell's XPS 13 2-in-1, the Google Pixel XL versus the Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge, DIY Game Consoles goodness with the Raspberry Pi and RetroPie, NVIDIA's SHIELD TV Android Nougat Update, and hints of our next giveaway...

Read full article @ HotHardware