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Intel Core i7-5960X Haswell-E CPU Review

If you wanted to buy an 8-Core CPU you had to fork over thousands on an Intel Xeon server grade CPU or buy an outclassed AMD processor. In September, Intel unleashed its first ever consumer grade 8-Core CPU with never before seen DDR4 and the long awaited enthusiast chipset, X99. With a jaw dropping 8-Cores, 16 threads, 3.0GHz clock, 20MB of Cache, and 22nm architecture, the 5960X offers some devastating specs on paper. The over the top performance offered by this processor is not for everyone, if you want to buy the “Extreme” version of the Haswell variant you better be in the need for some extreme computing power. 10/10

Luxa² E-One Headset Holder Review

Most PC gamers and enthusiasts use expensive headsets for pristine audio quality and clarity and are often plagued by an annoying and possibly costly nuisance, there is nowhere to properly place a headset and Luxa² has found a solution to that problem. The E-One is an elegant, well built, sturdy aluminum headset holder that is capable of holding any and all headsets. With the E-One headset holder, Luxa² saved gamers and desktop users from having to hang an expensive headset on your monitor or simply leaving it on a desk where it can get scratched and possibly fall.

Apotop Wi-Copy Review

If there was ever a gadget that I would consider the Swiss army knife of its day, it would be the Apotop Wi-Copy (DW21). From school, to the airport, to the hotel, and back again, this pocket sized mobile device can transfer files wirelessly, act as a power bank for your devices, become your personal cloud storage, and acts as a personal router all without ever utilizing a PC. For $89.99, you can buy the Apotop Wi-Copy and experience true mobile convenience and versatility. Today we will be taking a look at the Apotop Wi-Copy’s functions and performance. Apotop, a brand of the Taiwanese based Carry Technology Co , strives in bringing the most innovative storage and portable wireless products for all mobile users. If you are always on the move and rely heavily on your smart phone and tablet, I highly recommend you check out Apotop products.

Thermaltake BlacX Urban Wi-Fi Edition HDD Docking Station Review

Thermaltake takes hard drive docking a couple of steps further with the BlacX Urban Wi-Fi edition hard drive dock by including USB 3.0 and reliable Wi-Fi. With the new features, you are not just getting a hard drive dock. However, you are just about getting a home cloud server capable of storing movies, music, and files on a single hard drive and being able to stream them anywhere from home. I believe the real value of the BlacX Urban comes from its extra features and versatility. A great buy for anyone looking for a cheap streaming solution or just a simple hard drive dock.

Gamdias Hephaestus Gaming Headset (GHS2000) Review

Choosing the right headset is often a challenge, with a handful of established headsets out there it is often very difficult for a new headset to make an impact on the over-saturated market. PC and console headset makers are implementing new features to differentiate their headset from others, these new features may often end up being a game changer or are quickly buried and forgotten. Gamdias, the Greek mythology themed peripheral design company has surprised us with some of the most unique gamer gear out there. The Gamdias Hephaestus Gaming Headset (GHS2000) beings a new dimension to sound quality by adding a blast source identifier that causes the ear cups to vibrate independently. Ear cup vibration plus an interesting built in cooling system might just be the features required to bring the spotlight to the Gamdias Hephaestus but how well does it fare in terms of durability, style, and comfort?

Asus C200 Chromebook Review

Asus is one of the best known computer hardware companies in the world. The Taiwanese company continuously strives to bring out the some of best products available to a wide variety of consumers. Asus continues to add to the legacy by delivering the Asus C200 Chromebook. The lightweight, ultra durable C200 is a perfect mix between performance and battery life by utilizing Intel’s new Bay Trail chipset.