Here a roundup of todays review's and articles:

ASUS STRIX GeForce GTX 970 Graphics Card Review
be quiet! Silent Base 800 (window) Review
Be Quiet! Silent Base 800 Window Review
be quiet! Silent Base 800 Window Review
Creative Sound Blaster X7 & E-UM XM7 Bookshelf Speakers
Epicgear Dezimator X
GPU Charts 2015 - 1080p, 1440p, UHD - ASUS STRIX Gaming 980 Ti 6GB
HIS R7 370 IceQ X2 OC 2GB Graphics Card Review
How to make Firefox or Chrome the default browser in Windows 10
Intel Broadwell-E Core i7 5775C processor Review
MSI AIO Gaming 24GE IPS Review
Netgear ProSAFE GSS108E 8-Port Gigabit Click Switch Review
NZXT Kraken X61 CPU Cooler Review
Palit GeForce GTX 980 Ti Super JetStream Review
Palit GeForce GTX 980Ti Super Jetstream Review
Rosewill RK9000V2 Mechanical Keyboard
Sapphire Tri-X Radeon R9 Fury Review
Tesoro Excalibur Spectrum RGB Mechanical Gaming Keyboard Review

ASUS STRIX GeForce GTX 970 Graphics Card Review

ASUS’s STRIX Series started with AMD’s R9 280 series and NVIDIA’s GTX 780. From there the series has branched out to gaming peripherals, many of which we have also reviewed. STRIX has become ASUS’s mainstream gaming line behind their higher-end republic of gamers line. So when it comes to graphics card STRIX has effectively replaced the DirectCU line. While the cards still make use of variations of the DirectCU cooler, the marketing has changed to STRIX, which we feel is better anyways. That brings us to the card we are reviewing today, the STRIX GeForce GTX 970. The card features a nice factory overclock of 1114 MHz core and 1253 MHz GPU Boost, ASUS’s DirectCU II cooling with 0dB fan technology, which means the card will only run once it reaches a certain temperature threshold, a 6-phase DIGI+VRM design with Super Alloy Power and much more! Let’s see what this card can do!

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be quiet! Silent Base 800 (window) Review

KitGuru had a sneak preview of the be quiet! Silent Base 800 Window at Computex and now we have got our hands on the finished case (we’re still waiting to see the Silent Base 600, however (http://www.kitguru.net/components/cases/anton-shilov/be-quiet-demonstrates-silentbase-600-chassis-at-computex-2015/) ). The quick take is that the Silent Base 800 is unchanged, the windowed panel is substantial and well engineered and the price has been increased to account for the new feature. We wondered whether be quiet! might have made the odd tweak to the hardware but in fact we have no surprises to unveil. You get an ATX tower with seven expansion slots, four optical drive bays, seven storage drive bays, two front 140mm fans and a rear 120mm fan.

Read full article @ KitGuru

Be Quiet! Silent Base 800 Window Review

We review the Be Quiet! Silent Base 800 with side panel window The Silent Base 800 Window has not just been given a simple window upgrade. be quiet! has developed its own special solution: the window consists of double-glazed polycarbonate. A lovely chassis design, fairly tool free, good space to work in and it has very quiet airflow plus is prepped for liquid cooling. Have a peek at the product we'll review today, the Silent Base 800 Window.

Attn: This article is mostly an update to the original review - we merely swapped out the photos replacing it with the see-through side-panel photos and made a few extra comments /alterations here and there.

The Silent Base 800 Window has not just been given a simple window upgrade. Be quiet! has developed its own special solution: the window consists of double-glazed polycarbonate. This doesn't just allow the manufacturer to achieve optimum noise isolation, but the selected material also guarantees a high scratch and impact resistance. To prevent disruptive vibrations from being transmitted to the window, the window is decoupled by means of a rubber insert, which is available in three colours and thus, perfectly matching the case's design.

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be quiet! Silent Base 800 Window Review

There has been a trend in recent years for companies to expand into other markets and broaden their portfolio of products. be quiet! are one such brand which are on a venture to diversify their collection of products by stepping into the computer chassis market. Making an impression in this already thriving market is key to having even the faintest glimmer of success and with the addition to Silent Base 800 at the end of 2014, be quiet! certainly raised the stakes.

Today, be quiet! unveil a new, albeit similar chassis to their initial release. Silent Base 800 Window, as its name suggests, adds a windowed version to an already popular mid-tower chassis. However, the window on this case isn’t just an ordinary sheet of Perspex, instead we have a double-glazed design which promises to reduce the problem which many side-windows encounter – noise.

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Creative Sound Blaster X7 & E-UM XM7 Bookshelf Speakers

Today we have the Creative Sound Blaster X7, an audiophile grade external DAC (Digital-to-Analog Converter) featuring a 100w amplifier, Dolby Digital Decoding and Bluetooth 4.1 support. Along with the Sound Blaster X7 we also have the E-MU XM7 bookshelf speakers which are specially designed for the X7...

Creative’s Sound Blaster X7 is an all-in-one audio solution designed not only for music lovers but also movie buffs and serious gamers. The Sound Blaster X7 features a Burr-Brown PCM1794 127dB digital-to-analog converter (DAC) and supports high-resolution audio playback of up to 24-bit 192kHz.

Read full article @ Legion Hardware

Epicgear Dezimator X

There are so many companies that make mechanical keyboards these days that I would completely forgive you for not knowing who Epicgear is. Unlike a lot of those companies though Epicgear is actually an offshoot from G-Skill, just about anyone who has shopped for parts for a budget gaming PC will know them. You see, G-Skill it known for making gaming focused RAM that is typically found at a good price as well. So when I was talking to a friend over at Massdrop about upcoming deals and they mentioned sending over the Epicgear Dezimator X I was interested. So today I’m going to find out what the Dezimator X is all about and find out if it follows in the footsteps of its parent company in being a gaming focused product for people on a budget.

Read full article @ LanOC Reviews

GPU Charts 2015 - 1080p, 1440p, UHD - ASUS STRIX Gaming 980 Ti 6GB

These garphics cards charts contain benchmark results of numerous recent graphics cards. We've tested the card with three different resolutions, where there are 1080p, 1440p and 2160p. Apart from that we also show live price tags for all models.

Read full article @ ocaholic

HIS R7 370 IceQ X2 OC 2GB Graphics Card Review

AMD has recently refreshed its graphics card line so also HIS, as one of the biggest partners introduced new graphics cards.
Today's review will be based on a R7 370 graphics card in a premium, IceQ X2 OC version. Reviewed model has 2GB memory and has higher graphics processor clock - up to 1000MHz in boost mode.
I think this card can be interesting for all gamers who care about good performance but have limited budget. How it really looks like you can find out in our review.
 

 
 

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How to make Firefox or Chrome the default browser in Windows 10

Microsoft's Windows 10 operating system ships with Microsoft Edge as the default browser. Microsoft Edge replaced Internet Explorer as the main browser on Windows 10 and while it is still possible to load Internet Explorer, Microsoft's main focus is on Edge now.

Read full article @ gHacks

Intel Broadwell-E Core i7 5775C processor Review

Today we review the all new Intel Core i7 5775C processor, a CPU fabbed at a 14nm manufacturing node making these processors are a notch more energy friendly. Join us as we look at the performance of this processor in a wide variety of benchmark, will it be noticeably more tweakable than say the Core i7 4770 or 4790 ? Well you can leave it up to us to find answers, let's find out shall we ?

Broadwell Core i5-5675C and Core i7-5775C processors for the Desktop platform have been released. Just to make a quick note already there are BGA packages available as well, not desktop products. Versions with the 'C" extension are the desktop LGA 1150 models, the 'R" models get a BGA socket. The C models will come with an unlocked multiplier (in the past that was K or X model). Initially five models will be launched but three of them are BGA and thus soldered onto the PCB socket, two of them are Socket 1150 ready. We test the flagship product, the Core i7 5775C. Broadwell based processors have four cores and will get a 65W TDP, which is lower compared to Haswell with its 84W/95W TDP, obviously thanks to the small 14nm fabrication process.

Read full article @ Guru3D

MSI AIO Gaming 24GE IPS Review

With the Gaming 24GE IPS, MSI has a nice gaming all-in-one its portfolio, which comes with pre-installed Microsoft Windows 8.1 and it is based on Intel's Haswell platform. Apart from that the system features attractive features and even the performance should be on a very reasonable level, since there is an Intel i7-4720-HQ CPU inside paired with a mid-range graphics chip.

Read full article @ ocaholic

Netgear ProSAFE GSS108E 8-Port Gigabit Click Switch Review

For those who have multiple networked devices such as computers printers, Network Attached Storage (NAS) devices, web cameras, etc., using a multiport routers or switches is a normal occurrence. With more and more connected devices coming to the home – whether it be console gaming or new connected set-top boxes like Roku or Amazon Fire, the need for a versatile switch for the living room has increased greatly.

Read full article @ Legit Reviews

NZXT Kraken X61 CPU Cooler Review

Aside from the inclusion of a variable speed pump, the NZXT Kraken X61 improves from it’s predecessor by including a massive 280 mm radiator with a desner fin array which accounts for 36% more surface area. NZXT has also given the Kraken X61 extended tubing to ensure compatibility with all installation environments. Included with the Kraken X61 are two FX140 V2 PWM fan which according to NZXT are more powerful, quite, and durable than the inclusions of it’s predecessor. Most importantly, the Kraken X61 has a 6 year warranty, which just goes to prove how confident NZXT is of the Kraken line.

Read full article @ Benchmark Reviews

Palit GeForce GTX 980 Ti Super JetStream Review

Can keen pricing make this the GTX 980 Ti to go for? Have a GeForce GTX 980 Ti you'd like to send in for review? Join the back of the pretty long queue that's forming outside our doors. Nvidia's partners are understandably eager to show off their wares, as GTX 980 Ti has managed to fend off AMD's Radeon R9 Fury X and tighten its grip on the title of world's fastest GPU.

Cards from EVGA, Zotac, Gigabyte and Inno3D have already passed through the HEXUS labs, and next up under the spotlight is Palit, with the GeForce GTX 980 Ti Super JetStream.

Read full article @ Hexus

Palit GeForce GTX 980Ti Super Jetstream Review

Today we take a look at the latest high end solution from Palit, the new GTX980 Ti Super JetStream. This card ships with a custom cooler, out of the box clock enhancements, and the price point has dropped to £539.99 inc vat. How does it compare to leading GTX980 Ti solutions we have analysed in recent weeks from the likes of MSI, Gigabyte and ASUS?

Read full article @ KitGuru

Rosewill RK9000V2 Mechanical Keyboard

As gamers go, we seek any competitive advantage we can get and when it comes to keyboards, we love our Mechanical Switches. Some of the finest and most sought after Mechanical Keyboards feature switches made by Cherry and more specifically Cherry MX Switches. Now there is a wide range of Cherry MX Switches. The most common Cherry MX switches are Black, Brown, Clear, Blue and Red. The Rosewill RK-9000V2 features Cherry MX Blues and I can’t really say one type of switch is better. Every gamer has a special preference when it comes to Cherry MX Switches.

Rosewill was founded back in 2004 with the endeavor to bring quality hardware and lower cost together to expand the quality gaming products market to entry level gamers and enthusiasts. To achieve this lofty goal Rosewill competes not only when it comes to lower cost solutions, but also on product quality, customer service and satisfaction. Rosewill is also Newegg’s computer peripheral brand and also sells household items in addition to the core business which is computer hardware.

Read full article @ Bjorn3D

Sapphire Tri-X Radeon R9 Fury Review

Sapphires version of the R9 Fury is, in my opinion, almost perfect. Their goal was great gaming performance with almost silent cooling.

Read full article @ Modders-Inc

Tesoro Excalibur Spectrum RGB Mechanical Gaming Keyboard Review

Tesoro are back on eTeknix once again! While we looked at their gorgeous new Lobera Spectrum recently, today we take a look at something a little further up the range, the new Excalibur Spectrum. RGB keyboards are all the rage recently, they’re often still the same keyboard they were last year in terms of performance and features, with the new addition of some funky lighting effects; no bad thing for those who love to customise their setup.

As you can see from the spec, the Excalibur is a fairly standard size keyboard, it features multiple profiles, built-in memory, RGB lighting and more.

Read full article @ eTeknix