With a pre-installed full cover water blockEVGA already has a wide portfolio when it comes to graphics cards but that didn't stop them from launching yet another model. A few days ago, EVGA has introduced their new GTX 1080 Ti Kingpin Hydro Copper graphics card which comes with a liquid cooling block. As all the other Kingpin Edition cards before, this version is also aimed at overclockers and performance enthusiasts.
First EVGA Z370 mATX availableLike in the past, when a new chipset was launched, EVGA prepared three new models. This time they've come up with the Z370 Classified K, the Z370 Micro K and the Z370 Micro. EVGA's Z370 Micro motherboard was announced during the Intel Coffee Lake launch, but they weren't available for purchase until now.
Soon availableModder CrowToday we have another build from Modder Crow for you. In the past we’ve shared several of his builds and as you might know they always look exceptionally good. Like every day we're showing you a very nice build or from one of our modder friends. As always we will show you the nicest pictures of the build and if possible also the specifications here in the news and the full album with all pictures can be found in our Case Mod Gallery.
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Build 17040 now availableMicrosoft has released the new build 17040 of the Windows 10 Insider Preview system. According to the company, if you are already part of the "Fast Ring", you might be able to download the new version today. The new release includes improvements to the settings menu, touch keyboard and handwriting panel.
Optimized for both AMD and Intel platformsPatriot has announced their Viper LED memory kit, which has been designed and tested in combination with Intel Coffee Lake and AMD Ryzen processors. When a new CPU architecture hits the market memory vendors usually conduct extensive stability tests before launching their kits and Patriot is certainly no exception in that regard.
With 17-inch Freesync displayMost gaming laptops are powered by Intel CPUs and have been for many years. AMD with Ryzen has introduces a new respectable desktop chip that now can be found also on gaming notebook. With the ROG Strix GL702ZC gaming notebook, ASUS is going to release the world's first gaming laptop powered by the AMD Ryzen 7 processor.
Based in Chengdu, ChinaSince their launch, Coffee Lake desktop CPUs have been somewhat limited in availability. In order to fix the supply issues, Intel notified its customers that they will soon begin receiving parts assembled in China. To keep up with this strong demand, the company is adding a new assembly-and-test site in Chengdu, China.
Featuring three fansAPIC - ModmodeToday we have another build from APIC - Modmode for you. In the past we’ve shared several of his builds and as you might know they always look exceptionally good. Like every day we're showing you a very nice build or from one of our modder friends. As always we will show you the nicest pictures of the build and if possible also the specifications here in the news and the full album with all pictures can be found in our Case Mod Gallery.
Quite similar to the previous modelWith 100 Hz refresh rateWith 32GB capacityG.Skill has announced their TridentZ memory kit, which has been designed and tested in combination with Intel's Coffee Lake processors. When a new CPU architecture hits the market memory vendors usually conduct extensive stability tests before launching their kits and G.Skill is certainly no exception in that regard.
Soon another record?A few weeks ago, Intel has released a new series of HEDT processors. Meanwhile K|ngp|n is testing the new flagship Intel Core i9-7980XE on 3DMark Time Spy Extreme. Thanks to a rather substantial overclock on the CPU as well as on the GPU and a very nicely overclocked memory he's been able to hit more than 7K points regarding the global score. We wouldn't be surprised if rather sooner than later a new record would be incoming from the master of 3DMark benchmarks himself.
Support for Star Wars: Battlefront IIIt seems like we are spending more time updating drivers than playing new games lately. During the past month we have received four new AMD drivers and it's more or less the same with NVIDIA. AMD has just released its Radeon Software Crimson ReLive Edition 17.11.2 graphics driver software. This version should offer better support for Star Wars: Battlefront II.
Available in 120 and 140mm sizeWith WindForce 2X GeForce coolerFor Gaming and Fatal1ty seriesFollowing the launch of Intel's X299 chipset, EKWB has released a new monoblock for fünf ASRock motherboards: the X299 OC Formula, the X299 Taichi, the X299 Killer SLI/ac, the Fatal1ty X299 Gaming K6 and the Fatal1ty X299 Professional Gaming i9. This monoblock will apparently add water cooling to both the CPU and the VRM, thanks to a huge single water block. The EK-FB ASRock X299 RGB Monoblock is compatible with ASRock's RGB LED, which will allow you to create neat looking setups thanks to customizable lighting.
Unexpected newsAccording to a news published on Techpowerup, EK Water Blocks have had an estrangement from the majority of their top management including their CEO of over four years. This is an important change that can affect the PC DIY water cooling market due to the strong presence of the company in this environment.
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