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Intel’s new Core vPro CPUs boast blistering performance and tighter security

By Darren Allan Intel has launched new sixth-generation Intel Core vPro processors which the company claims will transform business computing and boost user productivity considerably – not to mention making some important improvements on the security front. The new vPro line will nestle in a range of business devices running the usual gamut of desktop…

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Intel’s new Core vPro CPUs promise blistering performance and tighter security

By Darren Allan Intel has launched new sixth-generation Intel Core vPro processors which the company claims will transform business computing and boost user productivity considerably – not to mention making some important improvements on the security front. The new vPro line will nestle in a range of business devices running the usual gamut of desktop…

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AOC’s ‘immersive’ 35-inch monitor boasts huge curve and 160Hz refresh rate

By Darren Allan AOC has produced a new monitor for gamers, and it’s a big one indeed, with the C3583FQ rocking a 35-inch curved display. Its maker notes that the desktop-hogger has a more pronounced curve than most PC monitors, which supposedly makes for a more immersive gaming experience – particularly when you’re sat up…

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Act quick if you want to get a Razer peripheral for half price

By Kane Fulton Razer is chopping 50 per cent from the cost of its PC gaming peripherals, but only for 24 hours. The gaming hardware company started the promotion to celebrate bagging the Best of CES People’s Choice award for the sixth year in a row. It starts on Jan 14 at 6pm PST/UTC-8 for…

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Act quick if you want to get a Razer peripheral for half price

By Kane Fulton Razer is chopping 50 per cent from the cost of its PC gaming peripherals, but only for 24 hours. The gaming hardware company started the promotion to celebrate bagging the Best of CES People’s Choice award for the sixth year in a row. It starts on Jan 14 at 6pm PST/UTC-8 for…

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Asus unveils splash-proof Cerberus keyboard with added gaming bite

By Darren Allan Asus has revealed a pair of new wallet-friendly gaming peripherals, namely a keyboard and mouse – along with an accompanying mouse mat – which are all named after Cerberus (the fearsome three-headed dog which watches over the gates of the underworld in Greek mythology). The Cerberus Gaming Keyboard has a metal chassis…

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Asus unveils splash-proof Cerberus keyboard with added gaming bite

By Darren Allan Asus has revealed a pair of new wallet-friendly gaming peripherals, namely a keyboard and mouse – along with an accompanying mouse mat – which are all named after Cerberus (the fearsome three-headed dog which watches over the gates of the underworld in Greek mythology). The Cerberus Gaming Keyboard has a metal chassis…

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World’s biggest SSD is launched – and it’s a monster 13TB drive

By Darren Allan There was a time when one of the issues with SSDs was capacity, but that certainly isn’t the case anymore – particularly not with the latest offering from Fixstars. The new Fixstars SSD-13000M is a whopping 13TB 2.5-inch drive, making it the biggest SSD in the world at the time of writing.…

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World’s biggest SSD is launched – and it’s a monster 13TB drive

By Darren Allan There was a time when one of the issues with SSDs was capacity, but that certainly isn’t the case anymore – particularly not with the latest offering from Fixstars. The new Fixstars SSD-13000M is a whopping 13TB 2.5-inch drive, making it the biggest SSD in the world at the time of writing.…

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This 27-inch 4K monitor can be fine-tuned for FPS and strategy games

By Darren Allan ViewSonic has unveiled a new monitor called the XG2700-4K, which rocks a 27-inch 4K panel. The XG2700 is aimed at gamers and boasts a resolution of 3,840 x 2,160, with the panel being a SuperClear IPS affair which delivers both stunning definition and colours, according to ViewSonic. The display is rated with…

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This 27-inch 4K monitor can be fine-tuned for FPS and strategy games

By Darren Allan ViewSonic has unveiled a new monitor called the XG2700-4K, which rocks a 27-inch 4K panel. The XG2700 is aimed at gamers and boasts a resolution of 3,840 x 2,160, with the panel being a SuperClear IPS affair which delivers both stunning definition and colours, according to ViewSonic. The display is rated with…

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CES 2016: Building an AMD desktop PC just got a lot easier

By Kevin Lee AMD has made some big changes with its architecture at CES 2016 including announcing a new efficient Polaris-based mobile graphics chip and now it has a new standard socket for its desktop processors. Christened the AM4, the new socket brings with it DDR4 memory and USB-C support – but most importantly it…

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CES 2016: Building an AMD desktop PC just got a lot easier

By Kevin Lee AMD has made some big changes with its architecture at CES 2016 including announcing a new efficient Polaris-based mobile graphics chip and now it has a new standard socket for its desktop processors. Christened the AM4, the new socket brings with it DDR4 memory and USB-C support – but most importantly it…

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CES 2016: Toshiba’s new USB-C drives will provide your new tablet with more storage

By Chuong Nguyen Toshiba is targeting mobile users with new external hard drives and flash drives at CES 2016 that utilize the new USB Type-C, also known as USB-C, connector. The new Canvio Premium portable hard disk drive and Toshiba Transmemory EX Dual both come equipped with the new connector, making them compatible with new…

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CES 2016: Toshiba’s new USB-C drives will provide your new tablet with more storage

By Chuong Nguyen Toshiba is targeting mobile users with new external hard drives and flash drives at CES 2016 that utilize the new USB Type-C, also known as USB-C, connector. The new Canvio Premium portable hard disk drive and Toshiba Transmemory EX Dual both come equipped with the new connector, making them compatible with new…

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