Here a roundup of today's reviews and articles:

8-Way Linux OS Comparison On A Dual Xeon Scalable Gold Server
Alphacool Eisbaer 280 Review
ASUS XG-C100C 10Gbe PCIe Network Adapter Review
Cooler Master MasterSet MS120
Destiny 2 Beta: Performance Analysis
Enermax GraceFun Case Unboxing
ID-Cooling SE-904TWIN Review
Kingston HyperX Alloy Elite Mechanical Gaming Keyboard Review
Linksys Velop review: WiFi via mesh
Moto Z2 Force Review: Shatterproof, Modular Android
PCI-Express 4.0 coming in 2017, 5.0 in 2019
QNAP TS-453B 4-bay NAS
Rig of the Month - August 2017
Scythe Mugen 5 Rev.B CPU Cooler Review
SteelSeries Arctis 7 Lag-Free Wireless Gaming Headset Review
SteelSeries Rival 310 Gaming Mouse Review
Thermalright True Spirit 140 Direct

8-Way Linux OS Comparison On A Dual Xeon Scalable Gold Server

While we routinely run various Linux distribution / operating system comparisons at Phoronix, they tend to be done on desktop class hardware and the occasional servers. This is our look at the most interesting enterprise-focused Linux distribution comparison to date as we see how Intel's Xeon Scalable platform compares on different GNU/Linux distributions when using the Tyan GT24E-B7106 paired with two Dual Xeon Gold 6138 processors. The tested configuration has 96GB of DDR4-2666 memory and 40 cores / 80 threads to see how different modern Linux distributions are affected with the latest-generation Xeon platform.

Read full article @ Phoronix

Alphacool Eisbaer 280 Review

Alphacool is a well-known german company specialized in PC water-cooling products and components, its headquarters are in Braunschweig. The founders of the company have a 9-year history in the IT cooling marketing, this being obvious in the products offered bu AlphaCool.

Read full article @ Tech-Legend

ASUS XG-C100C 10Gbe PCIe Network Adapter Review

Late last year, ASUS deployed the Z170 Maximus Extreme 8 Assembly with the ROG 10G Express add-on NIC. This signaled a change in the consumer networking space that it was now ready for the additional performance 10Gbe has to offer. ASUS has now followed up on this device with a consumer product, the XG-C100C. The C100C is a single port NIC that supports 10Gbe along with 5, 2.5, and 1Gbe standards. This card is built on the Aquantia AQN107 Multi-Gig adapter from earlier in the year dressed in a red PCB with improvements including a red heat sink from ASUS. The MSRP of the XG-C100C comes in at $99.99 with a one-year warranty.

Read full article @ TweakTown

Cooler Master MasterSet MS120

So for people who get really excited about meticulously picking out each and every component and part for their new PC you might know exactly what you want for a mouse and keyboard. But for a lot of people, especially with the popularity of things like PC Part Picker that help just about anyone pick out their components, you just want something simple and that you know is going to work. For a while now Cooler Master has actually been producing these combo packs that get you a mouse and keyboard at a decent price. Well with the recent introduction of their new mice they are following that up with their MasterSet MS120. This gets you both a mouse and a keyboard, but what exactly do each of them have going on? Today I’m going to check them out and find out.

Read full article @ LanOC Reviews

Destiny 2 Beta: Performance Analysis

Bungie's new smash-hit Destiny 2 is in Beta now, and we took a closer look at its graphics options and performance. We're happy to report that there is no FPS cap, and FOV can be adjusted, too. Joining our test group of 14 cards are the AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 and Vega 64, with slightly surprising performance numbers.

Read full article @ techPowerUp

Enermax GraceFun Case Unboxing

Enermax has a PC case that they call, GraceFun. Where does that name came from, I am not sure but what you can say is that it is original. Speaking of original, this new case has some features that you might find on a much more expensive computer case, at a much lower price (about $60 USD).

Read full article @ Modders-Inc

ID-Cooling SE-904TWIN Review

ID-Cooling is a company that produces IT components and cooling systems, it was founded by a few veterans from the IT industry. The company was first announced at ComputeX 2013. The Mother company: Shenzhen Wanjinghua Technology Co., Ltd. is a supplier of cooling solutions for many motherboard and graphics cards brands for over 10 years.

Read full article @ Tech-Legend

Kingston HyperX Alloy Elite Mechanical Gaming Keyboard Review

Price-wise the Alloy Elite isn't the cheapest keyboard around, but it is still quite affordable – ranging between $100 and $110 USD. There are some competitors in that price range, but this remains a solid choice for stability, simplicity, and ease of use."

Read full article @ Neoseeker

Linksys Velop review: WiFi via mesh

Mesh-technology promises to be the solution for WiFi-problems: the advantages of access points, combined with those of repeaters, without the disadvantages of either. Linksys promises that you can effortlessly have WiFi-coverage throughout an entire house with their Velop-system. In this article we take a closer look at said system.

Read full article @ Hardware.Info

Moto Z2 Force Review: Shatterproof, Modular Android

Last year’s release of the Moto Z family of phones introduced the world to Mods – magnetic accessory attachments that added features to the phones, like higher-quality speakers, a portable projector, or optical zoom camera. However, the US release of the Moto Z was limited to Verizon and unlocked customers only. This year Motorola is back with the new Z2 Force, packing support for the same Mods, but launching on AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile and Verizon. While the latest Moto Z2 Force has all the makings of a flagship smartphone with its Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 processor, Super AMOLED display, shatterproof screen, and dual rear camera setup, it’s up against some fierce competition...

Read full article @ HotHardware

PCI-Express 4.0 coming in 2017, 5.0 in 2019

PCI-SIG, the organization behind the PCI specifications has confirmed that PCIe 4.0 standard will be finalized by the end of this year. PCI-Express 4.0 in 2017 Since the introduction of PCI-Express 3.0 the market entered a stagnation. The I/O bandwidth of this nearly 7 years old standard was sufficient for most demanding use at the time.

Read full article @ VideoCardz.com

QNAP TS-453B 4-bay NAS

The TS-453B is a feature-rich four-bay NAS that includes an OLED screen, 4K playback, HDMI port, and a PCIe expansion port for QNAP's QM2 expansion boards. Using various cards you can add up to two M.2 slots and 10 Gigabit networking to the NAS, in addition to the two 1000 Mb/s ports.

Read full article @ techPowerUp

Rig of the Month - August 2017

The August edition of the Guru3D Rig of the month 2017 is here. The turn goes to Shahrukh, who built what he calls, Experience. Named after his fist modding experience. This time it's not even a PC, he modded two consoles into one setup, and made something rather unique.

Read full article @ Guru3D

Scythe Mugen 5 Rev.B CPU Cooler Review

When it comes to shopping for a new CPU air cooler, Scythe will deliver three things, every time, no matter what. The first of those things is that no matter your needs in cooling or the space allowed for it to fit into, Scythe has one, if not two coolers to fit exactly what you are looking for. The second of these things is that when it comes to design and aesthetics, Scythe delivers some of the best-looking coolers available. The last thing, and what is most important to buyers today, is that you are given terrific performance results, with little to no audible noise coming from their products. We also know that Scythe does not jump around with product lines, trying new things out of left field, hoping to hit a home run. Typically, their methodology revolves around delivering an updated cooler to an already existing product line, by absorbing customer feedback, as well as adapting existing designs to fit the needs of the users as the market evolves. Today is no different, as we delve into a cooler which sports a name that anyone will recognize, yet it has been adapted to fit the needs and requirements of motherboards which were not even though of when this cooler series was originally released. As we sit here today, we are bringing forth the Scythe Mugen 5 Rev.B CPU cooler for examination. Based off the highly awarded Mugen 5, this latest version offers a few minor changes which will deliver customers flexibility, as well as accommodating the latest motherboards to be released. The Mugen 5 Rev.B has an offset and has a section removed from the fins to work flawlessly with motherboards supporting RAM on both sides of the cooler. More importantly, to AMD users, the cooler also brings new hardware to fit on AM4 motherboards. Scythe also uses nickel plating to the heat pipes and is using a new fan from their Kaze Flex series, to up the performance, without drowning you with noise. Realistically, bottom line, this is the Mugen 5 with new mounting hardware.

Read full article @ TweakTown

SteelSeries Arctis 7 Lag-Free Wireless Gaming Headset Review

If you're looking to get your hands on one of the best Wireless Gaming Headsets currently for the PC then the Arctis 7 by SteelSeries with its DTS Headphone X feature and Engine 3 software will certainly not let you down.

Read full article @ NikKTech

SteelSeries Rival 310 Gaming Mouse Review

Today we will be taking a look at the Rival 310 brought to us by SteelSeries. The Rival 310 is the newest member of the Rival line. The new Rival 310 shares all the same features and sensor as the Sensei 310, but in an ergonomic, right-handed design that the Rival line is recognized for. The new esports mouse includes six programmable buttons and a soft resistance-free rubber cable. With out any further ado, lets see what this new TrueMove3 sensor is all about!

Read full article @ FunkyKit

Thermalright True Spirit 140 Direct

Founded in 2001 and headquartered in Taipei, Taiwan. Thermalright is a company specialized in manufacturing of cooling system such as: coolers for CPUs and Graphics cards, heatsinks for RAM modules and motherboards. The products are oriented towards gamers and overclocking enthusiasts.

Read full article @ Tech-Legend