Here a roundup of today's reviews and articles:

Bitspower MSI GTX 970 Full Cover Waterblock Review
Corsair Dominator Platinum DDR4-3400 Review
Cougar 200M Gaming Mouse Review
Google helps Android apps run on PC, Mac, Linux or ChromeOS
Intel Core i3 vs. Core i5 vs. Core i7: What do you get by spending more?

Bitspower MSI GTX 970 Full Cover Waterblock Review

Manufacturers have been building factory overclocked components for a little while now. Asus, EVGA, MSI and Gigabyte all have GPUs that boast higher than reference clock speeds.With higher clock speeds, comes more heat. To deal with the extra heat, fans ramp up and more noise is generated. For the most part, more noise isn't too much of an issue for … Read more.

Read full article @ Modders-Inc

Corsair Dominator Platinum DDR4-3400 Review

When we recently reviewed the GIGABYTE X99-SOC CHAMPION we highlighted its unique four memory slot configuration. Whereas all other X99 motherboards feature a more traditional eight memory slots, GIGABYTE elected to use a different configuration in order to shorten the electical traces between the processor and the memory slots. The reasoning behind this unique design was simple: it is engineered with an eye towards extreme memory overclocking. By having the channels next to each other, they are located closer to the CPU socket which results in shorter trace pathways, faster communication with the processor, and theoretically the best possible memory overclock.

While that might all sound good on paper, you're probably wondering if it actually makes a difference. Well clearly GIGABYTE are on to something because not only do they hold the DDR4 memory frequency word record, but Corsair has just released the fastest DDR4 memory kit on the market and it was exclusively designed for the X99-SOC CHAMPION. When the 800-pound gorilla in the enthusiast memory market makes a special memory kit for a unique motherboard, you know that it's going to be special.

Read full article @ Hardware Canucks

Cougar 200M Gaming Mouse Review

In the quest to develop a gaming mouse that is that much better than the last, peripheral makers the world over often add features that many would consider unnecessary. Sure, customisable lighting is nice and an advanced, gaming grade laser sensor with adjustable weights and palm rests are great, but what if you don’t want to pay for all that? What if all you want is a reasonably sensitive, durable gaming rodent to improve your laptop’s input? What if you want a gaming peripheral, without the gamer price tag?

That is the sort of customer that Cougar is looking for with its 200M gaming mouse. It has an optical sensor, features high-end OMRON switches and a modest sensitivity of 2,000 DPI. Is it worth its equally humble price tag? Let us see if we can find out.

Read full article @ KitGuru

Google helps Android apps run on PC, Mac, Linux or ChromeOS

Thanks to updated App Runtime for Chrome (ARC) Beta and ARC Welder. Google has launched a new beta of its App Runtime for Chrome (ARC). The update, plus a new ARC Welder app, means that it is now possible for users of PC, Mac, Linux or ChromeOS devices to run their favourite Android apps in the Chrome browser (Version 41+).

The first version of ARC, released last September, was designed only for use in ChromeOS but developers found that it could easily be 'hacked' to support any Chrome browser packing machine. This feature seems to have been embraced by Google in the new version. Also its capabilities have been expanded with support of some key Google Play services to make many apps not only executable but possibly useful.

Read full article @ Hexus

Intel Core i3 vs. Core i5 vs. Core i7: What do you get by spending more?

Those building an Intel machine these days have loads of options, with desktop CPU prices ranging from as little as $60 to well over $600. The Core i3 is intended as an entry-level option, the Core i5 is geared for mainstream usage, and the mighty Core i7 is meant for high-end systems and enthusiasts.

Many will wonder which one is right for them. Do they need a Core i7 or will the Core i5 be just as fast for their needs? Should they spend less on a Core i3 and allocate the savings elsewhere, or is the Core i5 worth a premium?

Read full article @ Techspot