Here a roundup of today's reviews and articles:

A-DATA XPG SPECTRIX D41 RGB DDR4-3600 Review
AMD EPYC 7551P 32-Core/64-Thread SP3 Processor Review
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2000 packaging unveiled
D-Link DCS-8300LH 1080p WiFi Indoor Security Camera Review
EKWB EK-MLC Phoenix 360 Review
Gaming PC - August 2018
GIGABYTE UD Pro SSD Review
Intel Optane SSD 905P 960GB Drive Review
Logitech G513 Carbon Gaming Keyboard Review
Microsoft Surface Go Review
Moonshadow Anointed Champion Devoted Cleric Guide
MSI Pro 24X 7M All-in-One Review
QNAP TS-328 3-bay NAS Review
Razer Core X Review
ReddPlanet Review
SteelSeries Apex M750 Mechanical Gaming Keyboard Review
Toshiba High Speed M203 MicroSDXC Card Review

A-DATA XPG SPECTRIX D41 RGB DDR4-3600 Review

A-DATA's latest memory from their XPG line is the SPECTRIX D41, a high-clocked kit of RGB-capable DDR4 with software support for all major RGB-control technologies, which completely removes the need to buy a specific motherboard; and yes, they work on Ryzen, too.

A-DATA is a very interesting company to me. As a PC enthusiast, they offer a wide range of products that obviously cater to people like me, but that is not their only focus. Their full portfolio traverses many industries. For us enthusiasts, their forward-facing division is Xtreme Performance Gear, or XPG. The XPG lineup has been around for a long time now, and they've shown a definite focus on high-performance, high-quality products they've developed by listening to their users requests, and they are constantly releasing new products to help keep us excited about our hobby while supporting their past products as well.

One thing many may not be aware of is that A-DATA has a consumer-facing lighting division focused on LED solutions for various markets, both industrial and consumer. That provides them a deeper insight into things like RGB LEDs other companies do not have, so when they sent me this current kit, the XPG SPECTRIX D41, my expectations were high. If anyone has the chance to do this RGB LED thing right, it really is A-DATA.

Read full article @ TechPowerUp

AMD EPYC 7551P 32-Core/64-Thread SP3 Processor Review

The EPYC specifications aren’t a secret, so let us start with those. As mentioned above, you get 32 CPU cores and 64 Threads in the AMD EPYC 7551P. The base clock is 2 GHz with a max core boost of 3 GHz. If all cores are boosted, then 2.55 GHz is the maximum limit.

The P at the end of the product name identifies that it is a processor for a socket count of 1. As with all EPYC processors, you get 128 PCIe lanes. What’s more to mention? Well, you get 64MB L3 cache within the 180W TDP package.

The processor is a SoC design, eliminating the need for a southbridge or other type of chipset. That reduces the distance information has to travel which is a great thing on any day. You also get support for 8 (eight) channel memory with a speed of 2666MHz and a bandwidth of 341 GB/s; up to 2TB.

Read full article @ eTeknix

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2000 packaging unveiled

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2000 packaging So you were probably thinking, AMD will reuse Threadripper 1000 packaging for the new series. Well, guess what: AMD has even bigger, fancier and sexier packing for Threadripper 2000 series. Threadripper 2000 processors will come in a new box, with CPUs hidden behind a translucent window. The CPU emerges from a rocky/polygonal mountain covered in fire. The front opens and uncovers the CPU and a small shelf where all tools, stickers, and manuals are hidden.

Read full article @ VideoCardz.com

D-Link DCS-8300LH 1080p WiFi Indoor Security Camera Review

In this review we are taking a look at the recently released D-Link Full HD Wi-Fi indoor security camera model DCS-8300LH. This camera appears to be positioned between their 1080p 180-degree camera (model 2530L) and their 720p camera (model 935L). It features a 1080p resolution, with a more standard field of view (FOV), and also has their newer design shape that features a large round housing at the top which contains all the guts to the device.

Read full article @ Bigbruin.com

EKWB EK-MLC Phoenix 360 Review

Following the massive success of the EK-XLC Predator line of AIO liquid coolers EK Waterblocks recently released the EK-MLC Phoenix line and on our test bench today we have the top of the line tri-fan 360 model.

If you're gathering parts for a new system and you want to enter the world of water cooling there are three choices currently available in the market for you. The first and most popular is AIO closed loop liquid CPU coolers which offer a great performance/cost ratio and thanks to the countless models out there you can easily find exactly what suits your needs. Second we have expandable AIO liquid CPU coolers and although these are usually not as affordable as their closed loop counterparts they usually offer better cooling efficiency and can also be used to cool your graphics card or cards (by using extra parts of course). Finally we have complete / custom water cooling kits which may offer superior cooling performance (do keep in mind that this is not a rule so exceptions do exist) and looks compared to AIO models but they are not only more expensive but also much harder to install. EK Waterblocks released their first generation of expandable AIO liquid CPU coolers back in late 2015 called the Predator MLC (modular liquid cooling) and after a very successful 2-year run they released its successor the Phoenix MLC which we ended up testing for the better part of July.

EK Water Blocks bears the name of its founder Edvard Konig, who started experimenting with liquid cooling in 1999. From the humble beginnings in the early years of the previous decade, the company grew steadily to become a global premium liquid cooling gear manufacturer. Today, EKWB offers a complete range of products for liquid cooling, from a renowned Supremacy line of CPU water blocks, wide range of in-house developed CoolStream radiators, Vardar high-static pressure fans, Phoenix Modular Liquid Cooling (MLC) solution, bringing affordable Fluid Gaming aluminum liquid cooling products to the market and providing overclocking enthusiasts, PC builders with the best of what the market can offer. With continuous research and design, we will always strive to bring best possible liquid cooling performance and experience to our customers all around the world.

Read full article @ NikKTech

Gaming PC - August 2018

This computer system is specifically geared towards gaming at WQHD resolution. That means a PC with a high-end graphics card and a processor that is fast enough to support the GPU, but also a fast monitor to display the rendered frames in the best way.

The rest of the configuration needs to be balanced as well. Since many gamers also enjoy overclocking their PC to improve performance, it is also important to choose a motherboard and memory that is suitable for this. Keep in mind that you will pay extra for that overclocking potential.

Read full article @ Hardware.Info

GIGABYTE UD Pro SSD Review

We can officially say the global flash shortage is over. With just a little oversupply, prices of this precious computing resource have plummeted. Low prices are not the only indication of a market turn. The last time we experienced a condition like this the market expanded with more companies shipping SSDs than ever before.

Read full article @ TweakTown

Intel Optane SSD 905P 960GB Drive Review

When Intel released the Optane SSD 900P series in Q4 2017 they really upped the ante in the enthusiast storage market with a high-end 3D Xpoint-based drive. The 900P series was aimed at enthusiasts and workstation users that are looking for unmatched performance for desktop PCs. Despite the young age of the 900P Series, Intel pushed ahead and released the 905P series in Q2 2018. By doing some controller and firmware tweaks the engineers at Intel were able to boost performance higher than what they could achieve on the 900P series. Read on to see by how much!

Read full article @ Legit Reviews

Logitech G513 Carbon Gaming Keyboard Review

My experience with the G513 has been all positive. No problems at all. The G513 Carbon Gaming Keyboard comes in at $149, and sure, that is a chunk of change, but for the top-notch build quality and features, you won't be disappointed. The G513 sort of spoils it for other keyboards. Just ask your fingers.

Read full article @ OCC

Microsoft Surface Go Review

Microsoft has exceeded our expectations with the Surface Go delivering a fun, high-performing mini-tablet PC.

Conceptually, taking the favorite Surface Pro 2-in-1 PC and shrinking it down to a 10-inch model seems desirable, but with lowering the price and performance of the components there are questions.

Is it usable in the lap? How good is the performance? Can you type well on it? Does it even make sense?

Luckily, the new $399 Microsoft Surface Go not only does these things well — it exceeded my expectations for hardware.

Read full article @ Windows Central

Moonshadow Anointed Champion Devoted Cleric Guide

This guide is great for a Devoted Cleric (DC) wanting to super-buff their party in Tier Three dungeons in Neverwinter. The goal is to aim for as much unbuffed power as possible so that your “Weapons of Light” feat will share maximum power with your party.

Read full article @ OCC

MSI Pro 24X 7M All-in-One Review

The MSI Pro 24X 7M does wonders for desk real estate but its laptop processor leaves something to be desired. At first glance, the MSI Pro 24X 7M ($819.99 as tested) looks like a monitor, so it’ll catch your attention once you realize there’s a computer in there. With a super-slim display and barely-there stand, this machine is a huge space-saver. And with a great screen, it’s a fine addition to your home. But a 7th generation Intel laptop processor means heavy productivity may have to take a backseat.

Read full article @ Tom's Hardware

QNAP TS-328 3-bay NAS Review

It's QNAP's first 3-bay NAS and will set you back £260. Is it any good?

Sitting in their Home/SOHO product lineup, the TS-328 is QNAP’s first 3-bay NAS and has been designed to offer the data protection of RAID 5 using the fewest disks possible to the entry level market space.

Read full article @ KitGuru

Razer Core X Review

The Razer Core X is one of the most competitively priced eGPUs to come to market, as well as being solidly built and attractive.

An external GPU enclosure is often an expensive addition to a gaming setup, but Razer’s Core X is different. The $299 eGPU is barebones, but still has the looks and performance of the company’s more expensive models. It’s a little bulkier, but it’s easy to use, and it’s hard to argue with this competitive price point.

Read full article @ Tom's Hardware

ReddPlanet Review

ReddPlanet is a better-looking client for one of the web's biggest communities.

I love Reddit. It's one of the websites I'm on the most, but its dated interface can hurt your eyes. The blocky layout, the dated design, and the overall feel of Reddit almost seem purposefully ugly in 2018. ReddPlanet is a third-party Reddit client that has all the community goodness without any of the eyesore of a design.

It also adds features that make it easier to stay on top of your posts and comments.

Read full article @ Windows Central

SteelSeries Apex M750 Mechanical Gaming Keyboard Review

Between my own input device addiction and what we review here at TR, a plethora of peripherals passes over my desk. I try to review the best of them, of course. The majority of the devices I see either have some gimmick of questionable value or are just plain ill-conceived. I'm happy to report that neither of those problems happen to be the case with the latest input device up for my perusal, though. Meet the SteelSeries Apex M750.

Read full article @ The Tech Report

Toshiba High Speed M203 MicroSDXC Card Review

The mainstream M203 High Speed microSDXC card from Toshiba is offering decent write speeds of about 24MB/s, permitting video shooting up to Full HD or taking photos at high resolutions with our preferred cameras.

The M203 microSDXC card from Toshiba does take part of the High Speed series and is available with multiple storage capacities (16GB, 32GB, 64GB, 128GB and 256GB). This particular model is aimed at the mainstream segment and Toshiba recommends it for use in cameras and mobile phones.

M203 is shipped inside a simple cardboard enclosure, with the main highlights listed on the frontal layer; our sample did also include the optional microSD adapter

Read full article @ Mad Shrimps