Here a roundup of today's reviews and articles:

7th generation AMD Pro processors announced
AOC U3277PWQU Hands-on review
BIO-key USB Fingerprint Readers for Windows Hello and Windows 10 Hands On
Creative Muvo 2 Wireless Bluetooth Speaker Review
Cryorig C7 Low-Profile CPU Cooler Review
Dream Machines DM1 Pro Mouse Review
Fnatic Gear Rush Keyboard
GIGABYTE Z170X-UD5 TH Motherboard Review
How to install openDCIM on Ubuntu to simplify data center management
HyperX Cloud Stinger Gaming Headset Review
HyperX Cloud Stinger Gaming Headset Review
Intel DC P3520 Enterprise SSD Review
Intro to Linux KVM (Kernel Based Virtualization) and its Benefits
Kingston Action Camera microSD Card Review
Kingston HyperX Cloud Stinger Gaming Headset
Kingston HyperX Cloud Stinger Review: Featherlight
macOS 10.12 Sierra Review
PC Buyers Guide Winter 2016
Review: HyperX Cloud Revolver Gaming Headset
System Guide: October 2016 edition
Tough Tested Earbuds and 8000 mAh Powerbank Hands On
Tt eSPORTS Ventus R and Ventus Z Review

7th generation AMD Pro processors announced

'Bristol Ridge Pro' APUs add enterprise-class reliability and security to 7th gen architecture. AMD last refreshed its Pro series of computer processors back in September 2015, with its enhanced chips based upon Carrizo and Godavari. Today AMD announced its new 7th generation Pro APUs, also known as 'Bristol Ridge Pro' processors. As with previous AMD Pro chips, the new generation brings renewed performance and feature gains alongside enterprise-class reliability and security. AMD hopes to continue the success of the Pro series as since mid-2014 it has enjoyed a 45 per cent uplift in shipments of this range.

For the first time AMD will be offering both 65W and 35W APUs as part of the Pro APU range. The 35W parts will be easily recognisable with their 'E' suffix and are meant for the growingly popular ultra-small form factor PC systems. These lower power consumption processors still offer plenty of performance, according to AMD, with clear leadership especially with regards to the integrated GPU.

Read full article @ Hexus

AOC U3277PWQU Hands-on review

Better-than-full-HD monitors are becoming cheaper with the average price of 4K models dropping markedly compared to just two years ago. That, coupled with the fact that most models now come with 60Hz input, means that there has never been a better time to buy a 4K display. However, competition comes from 4K televisions which can often be purchased for less – until recently, you could buy a 40-inch 4K model for well under £300 (around $385, AU$500). But you won't find smaller size TVs and there are a number of reasons why you should opt for a real monitor rather than a television display. AOC sent us its latest large-size monitor, the U3277PQWU, a 32-inch offering which has yet to appear in the UK and will carry a suggested retail price of £579 (around $745, AU$970).

Read full article @ TechRadar

BIO-key USB Fingerprint Readers for Windows Hello and Windows 10 Hands On

The latest third party hardware options have arrived to give you a greater selection of fingerprint readers to use with Windows Hello on Windows 10.

Read full article @ WinSupersite

Creative Muvo 2 Wireless Bluetooth Speaker Review

There have been a lot of advances in the world of mobile technology over the years, and while speaker quality has improved greatly, there’s the simple hurdle that tiny speakers can only do so much. When it comes to enjoying your favourite media, blasting it through the mobile devices speakers just doesn’t always cut it. The best solution to that is an external audio solution such as a dock, speaker, or even headphones. Creative has a lot of experience in the world of audio, so it makes sense that they would be a capable brand when it comes to making a mobile speaker, and we’re hoping to find out if that’s true with their latest product, the Muvo 2.

“The Creative MUVO 2 is designed with a water-resistant IP66-rating to take your music through your adventures. Powered with a 10-hour battery life and a size small enough that fits in your bag, you can take your music anywhere. Connecting to the MUVO 2 is effortless. Simply connect via a host of input sources including Bluetooth connectivity. Plus, you can connect two MUVO 2 speakers to enjoy a wider sound stage and bigger audio performance. Available in four colors with cool metallic shades, pick the right one that suits your style.” – Creative

We’ve already tested the Creative SoundBlaster Roar Pro, one of their flagship mobile audio products and we were blown away by the performance, but it wasn’t cheap. The Muvo 2 is a little more reserved, clocking in at £70-80, which is still half the price of the Roar Pro, so we’re eager to see how much value you get for your money here today.

Read full article @ eTeknix

Cryorig C7 Low-Profile CPU Cooler Review

Cooling is a very important deal when it comes to computers, and keeping your CPU in cool and (optionally) quiet can really make or break your systems performance. The stock coolers that come with CPUs are more often than not “enough” to keep the thing running, but offer little headroom for overclocking, if any, they’re not particularly quiet at high load and a more powerful and quieter aftermarket cooler is usually a step in the right direction.

The C7 from Cryorig is designed for those who want to upgrade their stock coolers, but are still limited on space. For mini-ITX slim form factor builds or HTPC systems, this is important, as space can often be tight, but performance is still very important. With any luck, the new C7 will offer the cool temperatures we desire, along with whisper quiet performance, despite its compact size.

Read full article @ eTeknix

Dream Machines DM1 Pro Mouse Review

The latest mouse to come in for review is the Dream Machines DM1 Pro. A Polish company, you would be forgiven for not having heard of them. However, they supply laptops, speakers and mice so we were pleased to be sent the DM1 Pro mouse. Priced at £39 in the UK, it sports an ambidextrous design and optical sensor – but how does it fare in the real world?

Read full article @ KitGuru

Fnatic Gear Rush Keyboard

Fnatic a well-known eSports team with their own peripheral range has released the Gear Rush Keyboard, featuring Cherry MX switches. You also have two USB ports on the back, which you can never have enough of. Macro functionality is included too, through a software, which is optional if you don't plan on using macros.

Read full article @ techPowerUp

GIGABYTE Z170X-UD5 TH Motherboard Review

So far this year we have had the privilege of reviewing the entry-level GIGABYTE Z170-HD3, the gaming-oriented Z170X-Gaming 3, and the still gamer-focused but slightly higher-end Z170X-Gaming 5.

All of these proved to be very good motherboards in their respective niches, so it shouldn't come as any surprise that we have been looking forward to reviewing another one of GIGABYTE's offerings. With this in mind, we are happy to present you with the Z170X-UD5 TH, which retails for about $200 USD / $265 CAD. While this model shares a lot of DNA with its Z170X-UD5 sibling, it is the cutting-edge connectivity options that really make it special.

As you may have figured out, the "TH" in this motherboard's model name stands for Thunderbolt. What you may not know is that the Z170X-UD5 TH was actually world's first Intel Thunderbolt 3 certified motherboard. This was accomplished by using the well-known Intel Alpine Ridge controller. While many motherboards use this chip for its USB 3.1 capabilities, very few use it to add Thunderbolt support since it requires two more PCI-E lanes and some hefty power regulation components. The new Thunderbolt 3.0 standard provides 40Gbps per port, uses the future-proof USB Type-C connector, and has versatile capabilities like video output, external storage, daisy-chaining, and high wattage power delivery. Even if you don't need it now, with this level of flexibility it is a good investment for the future.

Read full article @ Hardware Canucks

How to install openDCIM on Ubuntu to simplify data center management

Managing your data center infrastructure can be a nightmare unless you have the right tools. Here's how to install one such free tool called openDCIM.

Read full article @ TechRepublic

HyperX Cloud Stinger Gaming Headset Review

When Kingston first released their first HyperX Cloud in 2014 the company quickly and easily made a name for themselves in the gaming headset market. Kingston went from developing and manufacturing memory and PC storage to becoming a big name in the world of gaming peripherals because of the incredible sound quality, solid durability, and comfort (that makes users forget the headset is wrapped around their ears) delivered through their line of HyperX Cloud gaming headsets. Kingston Today, Kingston is going after the affordable gaming headset market by releasing the HyperX Cloud Stinger at an aggressive $49.99 USD price point.

Read full article @ Legit Reviews

HyperX Cloud Stinger Gaming Headset Review

The Kingston HyperX Cloud Stinger gaming headset was made available this week, and is the latest in the company's long running and successful series that first launched with the first HyperX Cloud Headset in April, 2014. As of August 2016, unit sales of the HyperX Cloud Gaming headset series had exceeded one million in total, quite a feat for a two-year-old computer peripheral product line.

The HyperX Cloud Stinger is a no-frills headset designed to provide good sound and speech recognition during chat or gaming sessions. The mini-stereo plugs allow you to connect the headset to multiple platforms by using the two-plug lead cables, or you can detach the extra cable for a one-plug attachment.

The Stinger has a a volume control built into the right headphone case, so users can easily adjust the speaker volume without having to fiddle with the separate controller unit. The boom arm microphone is permanently attached to the left headset and uses a ratchet mechanism to allow for manual adjustment for optimal speech pickup. If you need to mute the microphone, you just ratchet the arm to a vertical position, a simple but effective feature.

Read full article @ Neoseeker

Intel DC P3520 Enterprise SSD Review

Intel designed the DC P3520 to revitalize its read-centric enterprise SSDs with 3D MLC NAND. The new series features a head-turning $0.55-per-GB.

Read full article @ Toms Hardware

Intro to Linux KVM (Kernel Based Virtualization) and its Benefits

What is virtualization? In simple terms, virtualization is a simulated platform or environment on top of a host node, which is quite abstract for an user. These simulated virtual environment can be an operating systems, or some development environment, etc. This gives us the ability to efficiently use the hardware resources of the host node.

Read full article @ The Geek Stuff

Kingston Action Camera microSD Card Review

Action camera recordings take place in wet, dirty and extreme temperature conditions. Clearly there is a need for confidence in the reliability of the SD card recording media, and Kingston Technologies has targeted their new Action Camera SDCAC/64GB microSD card directly at this kind of usage, and thrown in high data rate recording for 4K video as well. In this article for Benchmark Reviews we’ll look at the construction and performance of the 64GB version of the Kingston SDCAC microSD and see how it performs with speed benchmark and environmental testing.

Read full article @ Benchmark Reviews

Kingston HyperX Cloud Stinger Gaming Headset

Kingston’s high-end and gaming brand HyperX has been going quite strong for the past few years. Many of you know probably know the HyperX name from Kingston’s HyperX memory and HyperX solid state drives, but the HyperX brand also makes great gaming headsets. Their Cloud II Gaming Headset was one of the best gaming headsets I’ve ever reviewed and I still use it to this day. Today they are announcing a more lightweight gaming headset that works not only on PC, but Xbox, PlayStation 4, Wii U, Mobile, and more! The headset is the HyperX Cloud Stinger, which is only 275 grams, has 50 mm directional drivers, Kingston’s HyperX memory foam earcups, swivel-to-mute noise-cancellation microphone, and much more! Let’s take a look and see what it is all about!

Read full article @ ThinkComputers.org

Kingston HyperX Cloud Stinger Review: Featherlight

Kingston has been in the gaming industry for a few years and is still growing their selection at accelerated speed.  We see a wide range of computer components and peripherals that are being offered by Kingston at different performance levels.  What Kingston is trying to accomplish with HyperX gaming line is to offer gamers options at reasonable prices.

Read full article @ Modders-Inc

macOS 10.12 Sierra Review

Siri, Tabs and iCloud DriveBy the time you read this, the latest version of Mac OS X – sorry – macOS, will be available to download from the App Store. macOS 10.12 Sierra, to give it its full title, finally sees Apple move away from the OS X nomenclature given to every version of its desktop operating system since 2001.You might be thinking, "Why macOS?" Well, the answer is simple: the new naming convention brings it in line with Apple's other operating systems: iOS, watchOS and tvOS. After previously naming versions of OS X after big cats of some description, the company turned to locations in California for recent releases.This latest one name-checks Sierra County, which is home to the beautiful Sierra Nevada mountain range depicted in the default wallpaper.

Read full article @ TechRadar

PC Buyers Guide Winter 2016

We are pleased to state that Guru3D now offers you our PC Buyers Guide! This is the 2016 Winter Edition and it outlines a set of recommendations of products we feel are great components to build yourself a nice gaming rig. We have four different system recommendations and something special to choose from so read all out it after the break...

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Review: HyperX Cloud Revolver Gaming Headset

"Kingston’s HyperX brand has always catered towards enthusiasts and gamers, but up until last year it was always tied to the Kingston name. Not too long ago however, Kingston decided to develop HyperX into a separate gaming oriented brand and along with it they also revealed a whole host of new products including gaming...

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System Guide: October 2016 edition

In this edition of the TR System Guide, we examine the effects of Nvidia's GeForce GTX 1060 family and AMD's Radeon RX 460 and RX 470 on the PC-building marketplace.

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Tough Tested Earbuds and 8000 mAh Powerbank Hands On

The daily use of our gadgets can treat them pretty rough over time. We toss them into our bags along with all kinds of other stuff and then drag them out to be used. Well a new line of gadgets is aiming to make them much more robust and tolerant of our daily abuse.

Read full article @ WinSupersite

Tt eSPORTS Ventus R and Ventus Z Review

Tt eSPORTS have shown a relentlessness to deliver fantastic quality products at competitive prices across the entire spectrum of gaming peripherals and that continues with the two latest Ventus gaming mice. The Ventus series ran with the aerodynamically engineered ventilation system featured on the Level 10M series mice and brought it to more mainstream and affordable options. Despite any skepticism, in our previous testing we found that this cooling ventilation for the hand does actually work and is especially noticeable over long gaming sessions, thus making it a nice feature to have.

The Ventus R is a high-speed, ambidextrous mouse that is lightweight and features the renowned PWM3310 optical sensor, while the Ventus Z is a larger, ergonomic mouse with additional buttons, adjustable weight and features the AVAGO 9500 laser sensor. Each use OMRON switches, an alps encoder and feature a 32bit ARM MCU and 256kb of memory.

Read full article @ Vortez