You can use your smartphone to adjust the speed and lighting of these fans.

Fans are not overly complicated for fancy devices. They have blades that spin and push (or pull) air, and some of them light up. DeepCool has taken things a step further, however, by designing frameless RGB smart fan set that hooks into your wireless network.

DeepCool's new MF120 set comes with three fans and a controller for them to plug into to. Using a free app that is available for Android and iOS, you can then connect to the controller and cycle through five built-in lighting effects (dynamic, static, breathing, comet, and fashion collision) and 36 interchangeable lighting modes, and also adjust the speed.

We're not sure there is a whole lot of utility for controlling your case's fans with your smartphone, but if that's something you want to do, there you go.

The fans themselves are uniquely designed. They're frameless in the sense that they don't sit enclosed in a traditional frame, and instead have a pair of aluminum alloy spines that run down the back.

"Its unique frameless design together with double-layer blade can generate positive air pressure and deliver maximum airflow with zero hindrance from the fan structure. The PWM fans can be active between a silent 500 rpm up-to a hefty 2200 rpm," DeepCool explains.

The fans will be available to purchase in April for $110 (MSRP).

Its been a while since AMD Ryzen made a debut with its first ever Ryzen 7 CPU lineup last year which was followed up by Ryzen 5 and Ryzen 3 series that was primarily focused at gamers and modest content creators rather than the enthusiasts that the Ryzen 7 was supposed to cater. With this we did see a whole new generation of X370, B350 and A320 chipset based motherboards flooding the market which recently got a new lease on life when the Ryzen G series or the Ryzen APUs released earlier in February 2018. Since the new generation of Ryzen APUs are more budget oriented the biggest benefit is obviously to the B350 PCH based motherboards and that brings me today to yet another review.
Today we'll be looking at the MSI B350 Gaming Plus motherboard and see how good or bad this near $100 offering from MSI really is for your next Ryzen APU build!

Priced in at $103 or Rs 8,600 in India the MSI B350 Gaming Plus is obviously an upper budget B350 motherboard supporting the Ryzen and Ryzen G series processors. Its well equipped with a all USB3.0 ports, a premium audio solution, four DIMM slots and a red and black color scheme to compliment any gaming system out there.

Packing and Accessories

With the red and black lava like textured design and color scheme in place the MSI B350 Gaming Plus is on fire! On a serious note carrying the new performance gaming motherboard lineup color scheme the B350 Gaming Plus is in a slim cardboard box with the product name and the B350 badge occupying most of the front space. Rest of the essentials like VR Ready, AM4 socket and Ryzen ready logos are also printed clearly across the front fascia.

At the back there is a colored labeled diagram of the motherboard with rest of the features along with brief descriptions and their respective graphical representations. At the bottom left you'll also find a diagram for the various ports on the IO panel which completes the package and is informative enough for a potential customer.

In the accessories section the MSI B350 Gaming Plus is a bit on the generous side and its totally understandable for a board of this price point. We have a user guide manual, a memory installation guide, a quick start guide, driver DVD and a thank you note along with the IO shield.

A Closer Look

The MSI B350 Gaming Plus is quite different from other AM4 motherboards on the market today boasting a unique color combination and detailed aesthetics work on the PCB which might act as an attraction point for the product.

If we look closely then we realize that the B350 Gaming Plus is infact the same PCB as that of the B350 Tomahawk motherboard but with a different color scheme. The red and black color scheme and veins like abstract work on the PCH heatsink and on other parts of the motherboard is what separates this from the latter leaving the choice upto the customer to choose the one as per his choice of colors and build theme.

The back side of the motherboard is mainly bare with nothing much to see or observe except for a few brand and license logos aswell as the metal back-plate for the AM4 plastic stand offs or after market coolers.

For the IO panel we have a two USB 2.0 and three USB 3.1 ports, one USB Type-C port, LAN port, audio output, one PS2 port and if an AM4 APU is installed, it can utilize the embedded graphics through a VGA port, a DVI port and an HDMI port.
Resolutions up to 1920×1200 at 60Hz are supported on the single-link DVI-D port, while HDMI offers 4K at a low refresh rate or lower resolutions (such as 1080P) at 60Hz.

The AM4 socket for the AMD Ryzen CPUs is clearly placed in the middle with  enough clearance around the socket to install beefy air coolers including the Noctua ones provided your DIMMs aren't too tall. Its accentuated by red stripes all around giving it the convergence point sort of a feel which is well justified.

MSI B350 Gaming Plus supports four DIMMs with a maximum capacity of 64GB and at a frequency of 3200Mhz which is more than enough. Also these slots are colored in red and black alternate fashion but are not reinforced for cost cutting measures which is not a deal breaker at all.

The single 110mm-capable M.2 connector supports M.2 32Gbps PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe SSDs as well as SATA 6Gbps-based alternatives. The steel-reinforced PCIe slot is where sixteen PCIe 3.0 lanes from an AM4 Ryzen CPU are directed and should be used to install a graphics card. Four PCIe 2.0 lanes from the chipset are delivered to the secondary full-length slot, making it unsuitable for SLI or high-bandwidth CrossFire. Two PCIe 2.0 x1 slots are also provided and receive their bandwidth by stealing some lanes from the lower full-length slot, which is then dropped from x4 to x2 mode.
To provide PCI connectivity MSI uses an ASMedia ASM1083 PCIe-to-PCI bridge chip.

As for storage option we have four SATA III 6Gb/s ports located near the PCH heatsink out of which two are vertically aligned for easy cable routing and wire management. Its strange that MSI provided only four SATA ports here since the B350 PCH supports six SATA ports and four can be a bit less for most of the users.



Talking about power delivery system the MSI B350 Gaming Plus has a 4+2 power delivery system in place which is adequate for most of the Ryzen CPUs when overclocked and enough to keep any one of them running at stock.
Out of these four are for the CPU alone while the other two are for the SoC and for the iGPU of the Ryzen G series APUs. A Richtek RT8894A PWM controls the system. Four CPU phases and two SoC/iGPU use four NIKOS PK616BA and eight NIKOS PK632BA MOSFETs which is a good and solid installation for promising overclocks both on the CPU and iGPU side.

Since the B350 Gaming Plus is quite feature rich but also a $100 motherboard a few cost cutting features are bound to brought into effect, the most prominent being the use of the Realtek ALC892 audio codec over the more conventional ALC1220 which is not that good when powering larger speakers over the latter but works flawlessly if not better when paired with gaming headsets.

BIOS and Bundled Software

BIOS Overview

UEFI BIOS is getting more and more common with each manufacturer opting for it due to its simple and flexible interface along with the option to navigate via a mouse rather than a keyboard exclusive BIOS. MSI is no different and has offered not one but two versions of BIOS, EZ and Advanced versions, with the MSI B350 Gaming Plus so as to suit every customer's needs.
On boot up by default you'll be greeted with a more comprehensive and detailed EZ BIOS screen. This is a crammed up screen that has the details about all the components installed on the board along with options laid out neatly under clear tabs on the left side. If you want to change fan speeds, maybe boot devices, or use its automated overclocking function or A-XMP, you can do so quickly and easily.






This is a much preferred version for the beginners and though it comes with a Game Boost Knob on the top left its useless since the Gaming Plus doesn't support this feature. The "Memory Try It" feature is as always working well on this motherboard aswell and provide some easy overclocking features on the click for the RAM provided you don't expect too much here since we are talking about a Ryzen platform who's Infinity Fabric requires you to pay some attention and do some prior homework.
On pressing the F7 key you'll be teleported into the Advanced BIOS version or the traditional MSI UEFI BIOS version. This is a version that all the overclockers will love since the settings are broadly laid out with tab heading like Over Clocking Settings itself. A plethora of features are there out of which I'm showing you a selective few.
However there is a bit of an issue with the MSI current BIOS as of now when paired with the Ryzen G APUs about which we'll talk in the next section.

Bundled Software

This is the era when manufacturers provide customers with not just a motherboard and utility softwares that act more like blotwares if nothing else. Gigabyte App center is already what I've reviewed a lot of time & it has never failed to impress but MSI is no less rather  a bit more refined in their approach.
The heart of the software set is the MSI command set which gives you general features and information regarding the CPU, GPU, Fan Speed, IGP and the Game Boost knob...again!

Also one beautiful graphical window is there that provides you with temperature readings of each component & even tell you where they are located on the board.
The gaming app section is something that you'll  be familiar to if you are a MSI graphic card owner. It give you all the information and tweaking options related to your GPU and you can select which vital stat you want to see on your screen. Also you can adjust mouse sensitivity and assign hot keys to your gaming mouse from here making it a one stop solution for gaming.

Another added feature this time is the support of wireless control over the MSI Command Center which can be achieved via an App for your cell phone that allows full control over the features of the motherboard including adjusting voltages and frequencies aswell!
Some extra software include the SteelSeries Engine 3 for Steelseries gaming accessories, MSI version of CPUZ, XSplit Gamecaster with one year free subscription etc

Benchmarks and Overclocking 

Before I talk any further first let's take a glance at the test bench configuration for this test which is well optimized for the processor and motherboard we are using here -

CPU:AMD Ryzen 5 2400G
Motherboard: MSI B350 Gaming Plus
RAM:Kingston HyperX Predator 16GB DDR4 3000MhzG.Skill Trident Z 16GB DDR4 3200Mhz
Cooler: AMD Wraith Spire
Graphics Card: Vega 11 iGPU
Storage:Corsair Neutron XTi 480GB
Power Supply: Cooler Master MasterWatt Lite 700
Case:Corsair Carbide SPEC Omega
OS: Windows 10 Pro 64-bit

Booting into Windows with everything installed was easy and I did not face any issues with either the processor or any of the two RAM kits used over here. Obviously you need to flash the BIOS to the latest one for supporting Ryzen APUs which I had to do using a separate Ryzen CPU and Graphics Card, once done everything would work flawlessly using the on-board video output ports, over here I'm using the HDMI port though.

Now that was all the good part, one major obstacle that I encountered and a rather strange one was that when allocating 2GB of VRAM to the iGPU on the 2400G the system goes into a constitutions restart loop and if booted into Windows crashes as soon as I log into it. This is an issue only when using a 3200Mhz kit and not with a 3000Mhz kit which worked with ease even when using 2GB of allocated system memory! You'll notice different memory sizes in the CPUZ screenshot above due to this very reason.
To cross check I used another 3000Mhz+ memory kit and experienced boot failures bringing me to the conclusion that the current BIOS has incompatibility issues with the Ryzen 5 2400G when allocating 2GB system memory using a 3200Mhz memory kit, hope MSI fixes this with another BIOS update soon as this is a bit shameful since at 2GB VRAM the Vega 11 iGPU is extremely competent while gaming.
The below benchmarks are using the Ryzen 5 2400G processor at stock frequency with boost enabled and two different memories since Ryzen likes high memory speeds and since the 3000Mhz and 3200Mhz marks are quite commonly bought these days so I wanted to cover how it performs with both just to give a better insight into the motherboard and CPU performance. With the 3000Mhz RAM we have 2GB of VRAM allocated to the iGPU while with the 3200Mhz we have 1GB of VRAM due to the above mentioned reasons.

AIDA64 Cache & Memory

AIDA64 Extreme Edition is a great tool to bench your CPU and RAM in terms of their read-write-copy abilities. Our 2400G showed an impressive score along with both the kits here and the results are as expected without any anomalies.

7-zip

7zip is a compression and decompression program that utilizes the processing power of the CPU alone. It is a synthetic benchmark that gives results very close to real life scores.

Cinebench R15 & Cinebench R11.5

Cinebench uses Maxon's Cinema 4D engine to render a photo-realistic scene of some shiny balls and weird things (we miss the motorbike). The scene is highly complex, with reflections, ambient occlusion and procedural shaders so it gives a CPU a tough workout.
As Cinema 4D is a real-world application - used on films such as Spider-Man and Star Wars - Cinebench can be viewed as a real-world benchmark.

wPrime 1024M

wPrime is a leading multithreaded benchmark for x86 processors that tests your processor performance by calculating square roots with a recursive call of Newton’s method for estimating functions.

3DMark Fire Strike

Fire Strike by 3D Mark is a test suit that plays a cinematic scene to determine the FPS, GPU temperature and CPU temperature scaling everything via a cumulative score. It is a great tool to benchmark your GPU since the render is GPU dependent.
What we see here is that while using 1GB of VRAM on 3200Mhz system we are able to obtain better results than that on a 2GB VRAM 3000Mhz system since the Vega 11 clock speed of 1250Mhz is not enough to process all that 2GB of VRAM effectively and as this suite is highly memory speed dependent the 3200Mhz system is fairing off better.

3DMark Time Spy

Another suite developed by 3D Mark but this time it uses the DX12 API and is more accurate for modern gaming and other graphical workload which utilize DX12 for optimum and smoother functioning.
We see almost identical results here since Time Spy requires high VRAM and with just 1GB the performance comes down to the 3000Mhz system so I can expect much better results here if we had a 2GB VRAM along with 3200Mhz.

Ryzen Blender

This is basically a rendering tool which lets you test and bench your system's raw CPU power in terms of rendering pictures. The Ryzen scene is basically a Ryzen logo and was first shown while the launch of the Ryzen 7 series hence its apt to use it here aswell with the Ryzen  5 2400G

PCMark 10

PCMark is an effective tool to bench and see the capacity of the system to handle day to day tasks like video conference, web browsing etc to professional tasks like rendering. Its a great tool to judge the overall potential of the system. With lower VRAM but higher clocked RAM we can see minor difference in the two systems here which can be neglected as in real life it wouldn't be noticeable.

Rise of the Tomb Raider (Medium 720p)

We are using the medium preset here without any additional tweaks at 1280x720p and we see a similar case here like that in 3DMark Fire Strike where the 1GB of VRAM didn't bottleneck the Vega 11 GPU on the 2400G and instead we saw a better result courtesy to the faster RAM.

Assassin's Creed Origins (Medium 720p)

I kept this game in the list since its one of the more demanding games out there today and there isn't any other new title out there apt enough to tax the Vega 11 GPU heavily even at medium preset at 1280x720 resolution. What we see here is that both system are identical in performance due to faster RAM speeds even though at Medium settings the game utilizes over 1GB of VRAM.

Overclocking 

Since I'm using the stock AMD Wraith Spire cooler over here as I want to keep this review of the MSI B350 Gaming Plus motherboard as close to reality as possible and don't expect anyone buying the Ryzen 5 2400G using an after market air or liquid cooler due to the budget oriented nature of the products in focus. The best results possible that I could obtain by keeping the system perfectly stable and within the safe temperature range was by overclocking the GPU over the CPU so while keeping the voltages same I managed a stable 1500Mhz on the Vega 11 GPU inside and I must say the results we see here are damn impressive not only in their raw form but also by the fact that these are on the stock cooler, stock voltage and truly a testimony to the power delivery system of the B350 Gaming Plus motherboard!

I won't leave you hanging dry here so don't worry I did overclock the CPU alone aswell since keeping the CPU and GPU both on OC state is near impossible under load due to the excessive heat it generates so using the stock cooler at 1.36v I managed a 4Ghz on the Ryzen 5 2400G which was boot aswell as benchmark stable but the results obtained were not significant and reaching anything further than the 4Ghz was impossible but it does show that MSI has made the B350 Gaming Plus a well optimized motherboard for the Ryzen G platform.

My Verdict

The MSI B350 Gaming Plus is not the best AM4 motherboard out there nor is the cheapest one but definitely it is the most well balanced motherboard out there for the AMD Ryzen platform.With great overclocking capacity with the new Ryzen G series APU thanks to its optimized BIOS and strong power delivery system the motherboard is everything you can ask for when it comes to raw or tweaked performance with some necessary but less felt for trade offs in the cost cutting area.
With five PWM fan headers including a dedicated AIO pump header we see a motherboard offering near double the number of on-board fan support here which is a BIOS to control it all really nicely. The only downside I can find her eis that of just four SATA ports where I would've liked six as that's something most people tend to fill up real quickly these days.
Talking about the optimization for Ryzen G series APU the presence of three video output from the get go version MSI did a fabulous job in creating a motherboard that stood the test of time when some of the top notch X370 motherboards from competing brands lacked a basic HDMI port to make them Ryzen APU friendly to say the least! There is a bit of an VRAM allocation issue here but that's something that MSI can easily fix with a BIOS update so no hard feelings about that.
Pros - 

• Well optimized for Ryzen APUs
• Solid power delivery system
• Four DIMM slots
• Five PWM fan headers 
• Attractive aesthetics
• Aptly priced  

Cons -

• Only four SATA ports

I give it a 8/10 earning our Gold Award!

One is a full-size keyboard and the other is a tenkeyless (TKL) plank.

The peripheral market is now flush with mechanical keyboards, but if you thought companies would stop producing new models, think again. Proving as such, MSI is rolling out two new models, the Vigor GK80 (full-size) and Vigor GK70 (tenkeyless, meaning no dedicated number pad) with customizable RGB lighting.

Both of these are gaming keyboards with a choice between Cherry MX Red or Cherry MX Silver key switches. What's the difference? As noted, Cherry MX Reds have a linear actuation, meaning smooth and fast key presses with no bump, and are quiet. The same traits apply to Cherry MX Silver switches, which are a newer breed, but with a shorter actuation point. For Cherry MX Reds, the actuation point is 2mm, with a total travel distance of 4mm, while Cherry MX Silvers have a 1.2mm actuation point and 3.4mm travel distance.

MSI's new keyboards ditch the plastic frame found on most models in favor of an anodized aluminum base, without a traditional housing. Keyboards that go this route have a sort of floating key design. It can also make the lighting brighter with more LED spillage, so that's something to keep in mind.

There are no dedicated macro/gaming keys. However, there are individual media keys along the top. MSI also built a series of hotkeys to switch between three motherboard and graphics card performance modes on the fly, provided you own compatible MSI hardware.

The keyboards come with a key puller and some extra keycaps, including four metal zinc alloy caps for the WASD keys and a dozen double injected rubber keycaps. These can be stored in the backside of the wrist rest.

Both keyboards will be available later this month. MSI has not yet provided information on pricing.

Rapoo VH150 Backlit Gaming Headset - Performance on a Budget!

When it comes to PC peripherals or especially gaming peripherals there are a lot of brands that keep popping up with their new products that sometimes are quite impressive if not downright disappointing! One such new brand stepping inside the Indian market is Rapoo which is a Chinese Brand established in 2002 and is a subsidiary of MLK Electronics Hong Kong established with the aim of delivering ground breaking wireless PC peripherals. Well though not wireless but today we have with us the Rapoo VH150 Backlit Gaming Headset for review thanks to Rapoo India which they'd launched in February 2018.

Priced in at Rs 2999 the Rapoo VH150 Backlit Gaming Headset utilizes 50mm neodymium drivers to deliver a thump pumping audio quality at a maximum 20Khz all working perfectly with almost any device you can name of including PC, cell phones, tablets and even gaming consoles of the latest generation.
With an impedance of 32 Ohms and a maximum output power of around 100mW which is exactly what we expect from a headset of this category.

What's in the Box!?

For the first time ever I'm looking at a gaming series component to be coming in a a plain brown cardboard box with no hints of colors whatsoever! Rapoo somewhat decided to pack the VH150 inside a plane cardboard box with a lined out product image along with the product name clearly printed on the the sides and the bottom.

Open the box and you'll find yourself the VH150 tidily fit onto a cardboard stand along with a user guide cum warranty leaflet. The packing and contents are bare minimum and just enough to get you started clearly indicating cost cutting measures to keep the price as low as possible. Overall the packaging is fine for the amount of protection it will offer to the inert but a colored box would've been a bit better and more soothing to the eyes.

Let's take a Closer Look

The headband on the Rapoo VH150 is thick and padded with a smooth layer of foam and leatherette like material which boasts the Rapoo logo on the top. The entire frame is aluminum based which comes out bare in form of brushed aluminum finish at the hinges of the headset cup. The hinges are non rotatable and are rigid as they are offering little flexibility but are sturdy enough not to break while bending or twisting them a bit.


Looking at the cups we see that they are very well made and constructed with a premium rubber finish all over the outer body and memory foam like thick padding on the inside about who's comfort we'll see later on in the review. The hings can rotate to a bit on the inside so as to adjust to the users preference and have a premium looking joint to it. You see a meshed covering on the which has the blue led in  side and will light up when the headset is powered on.
What I find awkward is that the connecting wire for both the cups is protruding outside of the band near the joints which can tangle or even break if the user is wearing earrings, beads or anything as such. This is something that I even find strange in some of the HyperX headsets but now its trickling down to Rapoo aswell!



The VH150 comes with a 3m long non braided wire which has an in-line volume control and also a switch to turn on/off the backlit LEDs on the cups. The in-line controller is big and chunky and rests near the headset side of the wire for easier access and is covered in the same rubber material as the headset to give a more homogeneous approach. Connectivity wise we have a 3.5mm audio and microphone jack along with a USB connector to power on the LED, if not connected the headset would work like a normal headset with no LEDs.
Also the 103dBmW sensitivity mic is detachable and extremely flexible but sturdy covered by a foam cap and can be adjusted as per the user's wish. Sadly you cannot mute it via a physical button since none is present on the headset or on the in-line controller.

Time to hit the Chords!

Gaming Performance

Since the Rapoo VH150 aims at gaming, obviously, we tested it with some of our all time favorites, Crysis 3 and Battlefield 1 for its excellent blend of audio, Middle Earth: Shadow of War for its pitch perfect environmental sounds and Forza Horizon 3 well simply 'coz I like that game!
In Crysis 3 we had no issue whatsoever in listening to or understanding what Prophet was saying and noises were greatly distinguished in the heat of battle, even of the crickets in the NY jungle! Battlefield 1 came out fully immersive especially when it came to sitting inside the battle tanks or listening to aerial bombing happening across the field. In Shadow of War we could really feel the voices coming from different directions and interestingly even though the bass on these headphones are acceptable they didn't distort the sounds of footsteps from behind and I was able to pin point the enemy location making it a great choice for eSport players including CS:GO. The engines of Bugatti or Lamborghini sounded great but the bass on this headset is quite damped out in comparison to what I like and what is needed at times so there was a bit of hollowness to the entire feel over here.
Also the mic is static free and picks up noise at low levels, a bit of a nasal comes in but with a bit of an adjustment that can be taken care of. Even though its quite flexible I didn't feel it to be flimsy at all in terms of build quality which is quite good since we adjust the mic often during gaming sessions.

Movies, Music & Miscellaneous Stuff 

For movies and music I plugged in the VH150 into a ALC 1220 codec based audio solution on my PC motherboard and also we tested it with an Apple iPhone 5S and iPhone 7 for basically musical playback. Firstly we went in for a wide variety like the dialogue intensive Schindler's List & 12 Years a Slave to high pitch titles like Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 2 and Fast and the Furious 8, all came out in perfect quality except for the part where you'd like plenty of bass or need to enjoy the highs in the spectrum.
Bryan Adam's Heaven and some of my all time favorite Bollywood songs sounded great with exceptional lows accompanied by a good treble. Eminem Legacy and Rap God were as clear as they can be with bass nearing perfection for a gaming headset, even at full volume songs from 3 Doors Down, Motorhead or Metallica didn't crack displaying the true power of the 50mm drivers that it uses. A thing about these headsets is that these are quite loud and not loud as in loudness but in terms of sharpness so make sure you keep the volume at round 50%-70% as at high volumes the voices get really sharp and can hurt your ears.
Noise isolation is good not extremely great but noise isolation both for the headset and microphone is good as you can' listen to he chatter of the guy sitting next to you nor do the mic picks up sounds of your mechanical keyboards which is a welcome move.
Comfort wise the clamping force on these headsets is not too tight nor too loose which is good for gamers who tend to move their head too much and can cause their headsets to slip off their heads but due to the material used on the cups whcih is non breathable & a bit on the harder side it can get sweaty and itchy in summers so be aware of that.

My Verdict

I always like to review new and unconventional brands as they tend to offer something new all the time be it good or bad but in case of Rapoo I see a product that has more positives to weigh out its negatives. Right now you can pick these up for as low as ₹1,499 which when considered with what the VH150 has to offer we find our selves looking at a winner.
The VH150 from Rapoo is build solid with a full aluminum frame padded thickly and smoothly offering rigidity and comfort all at the same time. Even though the cups don't rotate much but the sound quality they offer is good enough for most of us especially the budget gamer for whom this product is aimed at as at this price point we can't ask much. The cable is long and in-line control works nicely and is easily accessible while the noise cancellation on the mic and its sound quality is good for Skype calls or in game chats.
The blue LED light is subtle and does add a bit of bling to the package but its the premium rubber coating over the headset that makes it really impressive and worthy. Bass is underwhelming which I was a bit disappointed by and so were the highs to some extent but when I look at the price tag I can't complain much.
Pros - 

• Solid Build Quality
• Premium Rubber Finish 
• Aptly Priced
• Detachable Mic
• Good Sound Quality
• Comfortable

Cons -

• Lacks Bass
• No Mic Mute Button  

I give it a 7/10 earning our Silver Award!

Minimalist Design, Maximum Features
CORSAIR Launches Carbide Series 275R PC Case

BENGALURU, India - March 7, 2018

CORSAIR®, a world leader in PC gaming peripherals and enthusiast components, today announced the launch of the new Carbide Series 275R PC Case. Combining minimalist design, and a wealth of features that make building a great-looking PC easier than ever, the 275R is available in either black or white, and with a choice of tempered glass or edge-to-edge acrylic side panel. Simple and understated styling frame an un-interrupted view into your PC, while a wealth of cooling options allow the 275R to host the most ambitious PC builds. Finished with soft front accent lighting and tireless attention to detail, the 275R is styled for subtlety but equipped to standout.

Beneath its minimalist styling, the 275R boasts the latest in PC case features, from a vertical GPU mount to integrated lighting. Able to mount up to a huge 360mm liquid cooling radiator in the front or a 240mm in the roof, the 275R is ready to host the most demanding liquid cooling systems.

Two included CORSAIR SP120 cooling fans and unobtrusively placed ventilation ensure the 275R has plentiful airflow to cool even today's hottest hardware, with the option to fit up to six 120mm cooling fans should you need to upgrade.

A full-length PSU cover and plentiful cut-outs and tie-downs make building a great looking system easy, while removable dust filters in the roof, floor and front* ensure your PC still looks its best, long after the build is finished.

The 275R also boasts a deceptively large amount of drive space within its clean and clutter-free interior. Hidden from view are four 2.5in SSD mounts on the rear of the motherboard, with two 3.5in hard drive trays beneath the PSU cover.

Ready to house today's fastest PC hardware within refined and reserved styling, the CORSAIR Carbide Series 275R pairs minimalist design with maximum features.

Availability, Warranty and Pricing
The CORSAIR Carbide Series 275R is available immediately from the CORSAIR worldwide network of authorized retailers and distributors as well as direct from the CORSAIR webstore.

The CORSAIR Carbide Series 275R is backed by a comprehensive two-year warranty and the CORSAIR worldwide customer support network.

For up-to-date and regional pricing of the CORSAIR Carbide Series 275R, please refer to the CORSAIR website or contact your local CORSAIR sales or PR representative


About CORSAIR
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Founded in 1994, CORSAIR has won thousands of awards for its products including mechanical keyboards, precision gaming mice, wireless headsets, high-performance components that gamers use to build gaming PCs, and the CORSAIR ONE fully-integrated gaming PC.

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The second coming of Ryzen

AMD returned to relevance in the high-end processor space with its Zen architecture, and while first generation Ryzen parts didn't outright dethrone Intel, Zen gave AMD a solid foundation to build upon. We are going to see that soon with the release of second generation Ryzen parts, prices for which have leaked out.

Before we go any further, let's clear something up real quick. AMD's second generation Ryzen processors are not Zen 2. They're based on what AMD is calling Zen+ using a refined 12-nanometer manufacturing process, whereas first generation Ryzen (Zen) processors are built on a 14nm process. Zen 2, due out sometime next year, will be built on a 7nm process.

Okay, back to the leak. Spanish website El Chapuzas Informatico dumped a whole bunch of AMD slides detailing the company's upcoming Ryzen processors. If the slides are legit—and they certainly look like it—we now know what speeds and price points AMD's next batch of Ryzen processors will hit.

Here is a breakdown:

• Ryzen 7 2700X (8-core/16-thread, 3.7GHz-4.35GHz, 20MB, 105W TDP)—$369
• Ryzen 7 2700 (8-core/16-thread, 3.2GHz-4.1GHz, 20MB, 65W TDP)—$299
• Ryzen 5 2600X (6-core/12-thread, 3.6GHz-4.25GHz, 19MB, 95W TDP)—$249
• Ryzen 5 2600 (6-core/12-thread, 3.4GHz-3.9GHz, 19MB, 65W TDP)—$199

Each of those will ship with a different version of AMD's Wraith cooler, with the Wraith Prism going to the Ryzen 7 2700X, Wraith Spire (LED) going to the Ryzen 7 2700, Wraith Spire (non-LED) going to the Ryzen 5 2600X, and Wraith Stealth going to the Ryzen 5 2600.

The price points match up similarly to Intel's Core i7-8700K, Core i7-8700, Core i5-8600K, and Core i5-8600 processors. Just as important, however, one of the slides reiterates that all of AMD's Ryzen 2000 processors are compatible with existing socket AM4 300-series motherboards, with a BIOS update.

AMD will also be releasing new X470 and B450 chipsets to help make better use of its Precision Boost and eXtended Range Frequency (XFR) technologies. Assuming the clockspeeds are the primary change, performance should be up to 10 percent faster than the existing Ryzen parts. Expect to see all of this land at retail on or around April 19, at which time we'll also find out if there are any deeper architectural changes to improve performance..

Cooler Master RE-launches MasterKeys Pro L with White LEDs at an attractive price!

• MasterKeys Pro L – 100% full-key layout with CHERRY MX Red & Brown switches 

13th March 2018 Mumbai, India – Cooler Master, a leader in design and manufacturing computer components and peripherals, today launched a selection of keyboards for gamers and casual users to choose from. The MasterKeys Pro L Intelligent White provides a crisp, clearer white that an RGB keyboard cannot deliver. The keyboard also comes with multiple LED lighting modes, on-the-fly macros, profile support, and CHERRY MX (Red and Brown) switches – the epitome of simplistic design.

“The MasterKeys Pro Intelligent White series offers brilliant crisp white illumination. Presets include Light Wave, Breathing, and unique responsive effects. The keyboard comes in a full keyboard layout and includes CHERRY MX switches to match tactile preference. Plug and Play design eliminates the hassle of installing software and all settings are adjustable via the On-the-fly System in a simple and user-friendly manner. But what’s really special is the price we are re-launching this keyboard in India!! It’s an unbeatable price proposition” – Said Sanket Naik – Country Manager, India.

Features:

The Brightest of Brights with the MasterKeys Pro L

The MasterKeys Pro Intelligent White series offers the brightest LEDs and the best tactile feeling suitable for all users. Cooler Master effectively designed a keyboard with the brightest white LED backlighting while still using 100% authentic CHERRY MX switches. The Intelligent White LEDs provides a clearer, crisper white compared to RGB keyboards. On-board memory ensures all responsive lighting effects and macros are executed instantly thanks to the seamless On-the-fly System and profile support.

On-the-fly System to adjust lighting modes

The intuitively placed function keys layer allows you to manually adjust the lighting speed and mode to match your personal taste. To alter the lighting mode, press FN + left or right arrow keys with the anti-clock wise icons. You can also modify the light speed by pressing FN + the top and down arrow keys with the speed icon. Whatever your style or preference, it can be altered at the tip of your fingers, without the need to install or use software.

Suitable for Work and Play

The keyboard comes with a default and gaming profile modes. While working or doing homework you can disable gaming macros and lighting modes by pressing FN + ESC to enter default mode and prevent the use of any macros. When you’re ready to get back into the game, use the four dedicated profiles for all your lighting and macros for a quick and easy switch to boost your performance. The Status Indicator System, by holding down the FN key, makes it easy to navigate the On-the-fly System and easily change settings and profiles by just glancing at the keyboard.

Exclusive Anti-Ghosting Technology

Two advanced technologies rolled into one making the keyboard’s functions and macros compatible even on Mac OSX systems. Cooler Master has combined N-key and 6-key rollover together, ensuring each key press is correctly detected regardless of how many keys are pressed. Rest assured, regardless of how fast and furious it gets, or on whatever OS you choose to game, the MasterKeys Pro series can handle it.
 
Availability:
MasterKeys Pro L: Immediate



Where to Buy:
https://www.amazon.in/Cooler-Master-MasterKeys-Intelligent-Switches/dp/B01JMEDYCK/

https://shop.lxgindia.com/product/coolermaster-masterkeys-pro-l-with-white-led/


About Cooler Master
Cooler Master is a Taipei-based, global computer components company with more than a 20-year track record in releasing innovative products that truly advance the industry. We are driven by a passion for the things that make building a PC such a unique, rewarding experience, and sustained by a vision that we can reinvent the way these machines are designed, made and used. From our landmark release of the first ever aluminum PC case to our groundbreaking switch to the modular format, Cooler Master is committed to bringing our customers and fans the utmost in choice and control. For more information on Cooler Master, please visit www.coolermaster.com or follow us on Facebook

Tech Fashion Redefined! Rapoo India Launches the 3510 Plus Fabric Wireless Optical Mouse

Mumbai, India, March 13, 2018: RAPOO - a leading manufacturer of wireless peripheral products, has introduced the 3510 Plus 2.4G Fabric Wireless Optical Mouse in India.

A fusion of innovation and style, the RAPOO 3510 Plus Fabric Wireless Optical Mouse is an exquisite combination of a soft fabric surface, cool colors and a textural effect felt when touched.

The product is designed to be of a proper size (113 x 64 x 30 mm), ideal for both hands. It offers a big advantage in portability with a delicate 80g body and a plug-and-play ultra-mini NANO receiver. Stable 2.4G wireless technology covers a 10m transmission distance and effectively prevents the mouse link from jamming. The 12 months’ battery life makes it an efficient productivity tool. Moreover, it is adaptable to different surfaces with the 1000 DPI HD invisible tracking engine.

Commenting on the product, Mukesh Chaudhary, Country Head, India, SAARC & ME, Rapoo Technology said, “Rapoo aims to redefine the usage of wireless tech accessories. The combination of elegance and versatility in designing wireless accessories is what sets the brand Rapoo, a class apart. The Rapoo 3510 Plus Fabric Wireless Optical Mouse is designed to cater to individuals whose aesthetic sense of style in their personalities extends to their choice of gadgets.”

The Rapoo 3510 Plus Fabric Wireless Optical Mouse will shortly be available in India in 3 colors, blue, black and grey. It will be available offline as well as online via Rapoo’s authorized partners.

Key features of the Rapoo 3510 Plus Fabric Wireless Optical Mouse:

Soft fabric cover
Soft fabric cover is not only durable and breathable, but also offers an extremely comfortable grip.

Reliable 2.4G wireless connection
Reliable 2.4G wireless connection covers a distance up to 10 meters.

1000 DPI high-definition tracking engine
Enjoy responsive and smooth cursor control with the 1000 DPI high-definition invisible tracking engine.

12-month battery life
With Rapoo's latest energy saving technology and power switch, you can use your mouse without power interruption for up to 12 months.

Precision on nearly every surface
The high-performance engine enables you to use 3510 Plus on virtually any surface.  Enjoy a high-speed response and unrivaled accuracy.

Plug-and-forget NANO receiver
So small and unobtrusive, you can plug it into a USB port and forget about it, and you can say goodbye to worry about lost receivers.

What's in the box:
1 x Wireless Mouse
1 x Nano receiver
1 x AA alkaline battery (pre-installed)
1 x Quick start guide

System requirements:
Windows10，Windows 8，Windows 7，Windows Vista Windows XP Mac OS computer with USB port


About Rapoo

Founded in 2002, RAPOO is dedicated to offering excellent, cutting-edge wireless peripheral products to users around the world. “Wireless Your Life” is the simple philosophy that RAPOO has always adhered to.

RAPOO has constantly paid close attention to the continuous changes in user demands and to providing corresponding solutions. The RAPOO range of wireless mice, wireless keyboards, wireless headsets and wireless speakers is tailored to meet the needs of PC users. Bluetooth headsets and Bluetooth keyboards for intelligent terminals, like mobile phones and tablet PCs, are further featured in RAPOO’s broad portfolio. Multimedia keyboards and Multi-Link (dandelion technology) product suites for the home theater round out the RAPOO range.

RAPOO possesses a top class R&D design team which has a deep understanding of the industrial aesthetic standards of today’s world and can accurately grasp the end-user experiences in the market. In the IF Design Awards 2012 and 2013, four products of the RAPOO Blade Series won awards, which further strengthened and honored RAPOO's relentless pursuit of offering the best user experience.

RAPOO was listed on Shenzhen Stock Exchange (Stock Code: 002577) in China in April 2011. In order to provide more end-users around the world with excellent products and services, RAPOO launched its global market strategy in 2011 to enable global users to simultaneously share RAPOO’s technological achievements.

RAPOO’s mission is to "Wireless Your Life”, meaning that RAPOO is constantly striving to bring more and more people around the world unique wireless enjoyment and in doing so create a brand-new wireless lifestyle.

The Corsair Carbide 275R - Sleek and Sassy

Corsair a brand with over 20 years of experience in the filed of PC peripherals ranging from cooling solutions, chassis and even system memories recently or best to say last year went into an all peripheral focus which was criticized by a few since most people out there including me like their gaming chassis. So finally in 2018 Corsair heard our pleas and has started rolling out some very impressive cabinets the first of which was the Corsair Carbide SPEC Omega which we reviewed a few months back, then came the Obsidian 500D and now we have the Corsair Carbide 275R which all thanks to Corsair India is on my table for review today!

Priced in at $80 for tempered glass and $70 for acrylic side panel the Carbide 275R is a direct successor to the older 270R and aims to be the compact and elegant solution for power builds in an attempt to continue the ongoing trend where people like to stuff the biggest of hardware in the smallest of chassis, which sometimes I don't understand but that's how it is these days. Coming in two color options of white and black the case sports support for four 2.5" drives and two 3.5" drives along with plenty of cooling options including support for a 360mm radiator in the front. All of this is backed up by the Corsair 5 Years warranty which is applicable on the glass panel aswell!

What's in the Box!?

Corsair stuck to the usual outer packing with the Carbide 275R and we have a plain brown cardboard box with the product name, images, specifications and even a detailed diagram of the dissembled case printed in black all over the box.

The box is quite heavy for a product of this size and this is mainly due to the weight of the tempered glass used which tends to be a thick heavy slab of, well glass! Glad to see that Corsair has opted for thick blocks of styrofoam here over normal thermocol blocks that tend to break at times during rough transit risking bending of the side panels which over here would've resulted in catastrophic cracked glass so good move by Corsair here.

Inside the box apart from the Corsair Carbide 275R we have the installation guide, warranty manual, a hex key or allen wrench for the tempered glass screws along with a bunch of cable ties, motherboard screws, fan screws, SSD screws etc all of which can be found inside a small brown box located inside the case in the first drive caddie.

A Closer Look at the 275R

Being a direct successor to the 270R the 275R steals similar looks form the former but with the much refined finish along with that touch of tempered glass to match up with time and trend. The entire case is white in every corner with trims of silver on the feet below and has well rounded edges giving it a nice appeal and stance from the outside. Its just too clean and classy, I mean I feel and even did dirty the case even by putting my fingers on that smooth white edges and boundaries while taking the pictures! Its so Steve Jobs like thing to be honest.

The front of the case is removable with a little force and is made out of solid-premium plastic which is mildly textured and has a neat Corsair logo at the bottom. Behind that you'll find a magnetic dust filter to keep the inert clean since the air is sucked in from the 5mm gap on the sides which is non-vented and I'm fine with it since the look is worth it & the dust filter inside is quite thick and fine to block most of the dust and finer particles.
Also at the bottom we have a white LED strip which gives a white halo at the bottom when the system is turned on to complete that whole minimalist and sophisticated stature.

Looking at the top section we have a removable dust filter which is all white and magnetic like the front one. Its fine but obviously not as fine as we have on the front but that'll do for most of us. The top section of the 275R supports upto 240mm radiator provided you use low profile memory stick like the Corsair Vengeance and likes which is a bit of a trade off here obviously.
For connectivity we have the white LED illuminated power button, a reset button, audio jacks and a two USB 3.0 ports with no USB-C type. Now this is something which I'm not a fan of, no not the USB Type-C as I can live with that but I was expecting more USB ports in the front provided how the present market is of gaming peripherals where even gaming headsets rely on USB ports for connectivity & this is a premium case so atleast one more USB port was expected.

Turning our glance at the back we have the standard seven expansion slot arrangement here along with a 120mm exhaust fan mount which already has a SP120 installed out of the box and is non-RGB. Along with the standard seven expansion slots we also have two vertical mounts for graphics card which would easily support a two slot graphics card in vertical fashion provided you have a PCIe riser cable which has to be brought separately and is not provided with the case nor by Corsair through its online or offline partners. This is an extremely welcome move since this not only completes the whole studio look of the 275R but also vertically mounted cards are a thing now with all those RGB decorations on the fan sides worth showing off and this comes right out of the box and no extra accessory is needed for this unlike other brands giving user the much needed flexibility.

PSU mount is standard with no tray or bracket system and comes with a removable dust filter at the bottom which is yes you guessed it right white! The Corsair 275R on paper supports a PSU of upto 180mm which is ample for almost every PSU out there but if needed one can remove the HDD cage underneath the shroud to gain more space obviously at the cost of two HDDs so its a call to be taken at the user's end.
The bottom side is plane and simple with no projections or caveats but a notable thing are the feet that the 275R stands upon which are not only oddly thick but are rubber padded and have a nice silver trim to them showing the attention to detail paid while designing the case.

A peek inside and we see a clean and I mean exceptionally clean and white area with just the rubber grommets on the caveats the only thing which is not white and is adding some contrast to the space. The Corsair 275R supports upto ATX motherboards and graphics card lengths of upto  370mm which covers even the longest cards in the market today including the Zotac AMP or the MSI Gaming X Trio. The front has one SP120 fan pre-installed like the one at the back but one can install a radiator of upto 360mm in the front so this paves way to stuff even a HEDT processor inside since the front 360mm would be drawing air directly from the outside. On the downside a push pull configuration is not possible here since the PSU shroud just doesn't leave that much gap to fit in a solution that thick.
Also the PSU shroud which runs through the entire length of the case is pure white with vents on the PSU top and a caveat for easy wire routing like the PCIe power cable and the Audio cable.

At the back we can see that we have the HDD cage at the bottom which houses two tool less caddies for 3.5" HDD or 2.5" SSDs and can be removed if required. There are also two SSD mounts near the front end and also two more with black backplates to hold the SSDs in place. The bracket is made out of metal so there is no chance of breakage which is good and I expect nothing less at this price point. For wire management we have good clearance and it shouldn't be much of an issue here.

Time for the Fun Part - Installation!

Before I proceed further I'd like to say that I had a very limited time with this case hence I've concentrated more on bringing you a more detailed review and less of fancy photographs so excuse me for the bad photography here at times.
For this installation and build of the Corsair Carbide 275R I've decided to go with something different than what I usually do since this case can accommodate almost any AIO in the market today if installed on the front side so I wanted to try how it'll come out with an air cooler in place and also since the case provides for a vertically mounted graphics card then why not use it so we'll be mounting the graphics card vertically here for more or less aesthetics reasons. Also I've swapped the stock Corsair SP120 fan in the front with three 120mm high CFM blue LED fans to provide optimum air flow to this case and as most of you would be doing so when going for an air cooler build.
For the build I've used the following components -

CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 1800X
Motherboard: Gigabyte Aorus AX370 Gaming 5
RAM:Kingston HyperX Predator 16GB DDR4 3000Mhz
Cooler: Noctua NH-D14
Graphics Card:MSI R9 380 Gaming 4G
Storage:Corsair Neutron XTi 480GB
Power Supply: Cooler Master MasterWatt Lite 700
RGB LED Strip: Colors by TweakedPC

I'm pretty happy with how the build has come up here with everything in place. Talking about the air cooler first the Noctua NH-D14 is quite beefy and due to the tall memory kit that I've used I had to shift the front 120mm fan a few notches up and yet the case accommodated it easily with its 170mm clearance! The graphics card sits tightly into the slots provided and there was absolutely no hassle whatsoever in installing the card, just pop off the two metal strips that close the vertical expansion slots and screw in the card and tighten it to go ahead. The 2cm space behind the motherboard is ample for wire management and thanks to the shroud here its easier to hide the wires even if using a non modular PSU such as mine which has round thick cables.

Even while installing the cooler fans or routing the cables through the various locations I didn't find any difficulties even though I have thicker fingers than an average guy and even if my hand or fingers did get rubbed across the metal then also there were no cuts or bruises since the entire finishing is so smooth and clean without any rough edges making it builder friendly even for newbies. As can be seen the RGB LED strip glow is scattered and reflected beautifully by the all white interiors of the 275R which makes it even a better. Also if you look closely then we can see that the front slit without the vents does a great job in reflecting the lights from the blue LED fans installed in the front. Over all the build is quite clean and even with so much stuffed inside the case looks beautiful and exactly how I'd like it to be even though I'm not a fan of mid-towers but still I like how this entire build has come across in terms of looks aswell in terms of building experience.

Temperature Reading

To get the temperature readings across various components I've used HWMonitor and run every test twice taking the highest reading out of the two. Only on exhaust SP120 fan is used & CPU cooler is the Noctua NH-D14 and its set to default settings via the BIOS just as the exhaust fan.
Reading is taken with the AMD Ryzen 7 1800X overclocked to 3.8Ghz and fan curve for the MSI R9 380 Gaming 4G is set to default that is the fans would only spin after the card hits 60°C or more. CPU and Graphics Card are loaded for 15mins using the MSI Kombuster and FurMark suit respectively. Readings are in degree Celsius and readings are in delta temperature.

My Verdict

Refresh done right! Yes, that's the best way to describe the Corsair Carbide 275R chassis. Most people might take it just as a cosmetic refresh to the previous 270R but to be honest the 275R has not only picked up right from where the 270R left but has also made a mark for its own self in terms of an entirely new case.
The ample storage options with two HDDs and four SSDs is big improvement and a much needed and useful thing of today where most people need multiple drives just for a gaming PC lets forget about a HTPC or a professional grade work station. Talking about the cooling options we have more than we can possibly as for from a mid tower with a 360mm in front, a 240mm on top and then a 120mm at the back which is practically enough for a custom cooling loop for the CPU and GPU both or just a AIO for the CPU and a GPU with a hybrid cooler, the possibilities are endless but the conclusion is that inside a mid tower for around $80 we are looking at a workstation grade build with ease which is nothing short of impressive. Oh and we can even mount the Graphics card vertically!
Should I talk about the looks? Of course i should, the Corsair 275R is a thing of sheer beauty and much more. The all white interior and exterior is just splendid and something to fall for especially with the use of textured plastic wherever required and smooth edges and curvaceous front fascia. The silver trims on the feet is a testimony to the attention to details here & with that tempered glass this is the perfect studio or gaming PC case for this year and for a few more to come offering great looks on its own and adding value to the various RGB or non-RGB components used.
Pros - 

• Exceptionally designed
• Ample of Liquid Cooling options including a 360mm mount
• Comes with vertical graphics card mounting option
• Five years warranty applicable on glass break aswell 
• Great air flow

Cons - 

• Only two USB ports in the front
• Push pull configuration in case of 360mm is not possible

I give it a 9/10 earning out Gold Award

Artis Launches Bluetooth Headphones and Headsets with Active Noise Cancellation

MUMBAI, India - March 21, 2018
Artis, a brand committed in providing premium audio products at affordable prices, today announced a flurry of improved range of Bluetooth Headphones as well as Headsets - BR200, G37, BH90S, BE410M, BE910M, BH300M & BH400M. All these new products combine uncompromising sound quality and portability along with dynamic stereo output, powerful bass, aesthetic design, and an urban appeal.

"The increasing passion towards music demands for improved clarity, sharp sound, powerful bass and dynamic stereo output which are the key features of our new products. The ergonomically designed earbuds combine the noise-cancelling properties along with the comfort of headphones lets user to enjoy music for longer periods," said Anil Daryani, Director at Artis. "As media consumption by our customers continues to go mobile, we are ecstatic to answer these queries by offering these new wireless ranges of products."

Artis's new wide range power packed headphones are crafted to satisfy the desire of music enthusiasts. They have a decent Bluetooth range of 10-15 meters with good battery life, including music playback and talk time. Users can experience the unmatchable and unbeatable music with external noise cancellation, exceptional bass, HD audio and many more salient features. Voice command feature stands high in the feature list.

Bluetooth Stereo Headsets for hands-free calling and music are made of ultra-light weight plastic, minimalistic over ear arch design to fit users' ear cup comfortably.

Price, Availability & Warranty

• Artis BR200 priced at MRP of Rs. 2,499/-
• Artis G37 priced at MRP of Rs. 2,499/-
• Artis BH90S priced at MRP of Rs. 1,099/-
• Artis BE410M priced at MRP of Rs. 1,499/-
• Artis BE910M priced at MRP of Rs. 1,899/-
• Artis BH300M priced at MRP of Rs. 1,699/-
• Artis BH400M priced at MRP of Rs. 1,999/-

All of the above launched models come with 1 year warranty.

Technical Specifications:

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About Artis
After being set up in Mumbai nearly three decades ago, Artis has expanded to several states in India. With a team of dynamic young professionals guided by their founding members who are immensely experienced in the IT, Audio, Accessories & Power sector, the company constantly moves ahead with technology, offering innovative, futuristic solutions to its customers. The support team is incredible with experienced professionals with 24/7ready to assist attitude.
To know more, please visit www.artis.in.

Cooler Master MB500 - A step towards perfection!

Cooler Master is a brand subject to no introduction when it comes to the PC Peripherals industry, more so its more of a household name over here made famous by its extensive lineup of premium cases and cooling solutions which they keep on revamping and renovating with. The latest example of this has been their Cooler Master MasterLiquid Maker 240 custom liquid cooling solution which we'd taken a look at some time back.
This year at CES 2018 Cooler Master came in quite aggressively with a plethora of new products and also a few refreshes along with some very impressive new peripherals. One of these many launches was the Cooler Master MasterBox MB500 which if I put it this way won't be quite wrong that is the successor to their MasterBox Lite 5 which though a good case with all the RGB and all lacked a few necessary features which CM looks to overcome with this latest offering. Thanks to Cooler Master India I happen to have one CM MasterBox MB500 with me today for review, so without any further ado lets dig in and see what this new chassis has to offer.

Priced in at £60 or Rs 5,999 in India the MasterBox MB500 is a mid-tower case designed with a two chamber design with a semi-mesh front panel. It has ventilation on top in order for air to easily reach the two pre-installed 120mm RGB fans in the front (one in the rear). CM says the MB500 has excellent thermal performance and its aggressive styling makes it a good choice for gamers and enthusiasts. It supports up to a 360mm radiator, up to a 400mm long graphics card, 160mm tall CPU cooler, and 180mm length PSU. The 4mm thick tempered glass side panel reaches from edge to edge showing off the hardware inside.

What's in the Box?

Cooler Master supplies the MB500 in a plain brown carton box which has the product imaging and various information well laid out over the entire surface area. There is also a colorful sticker with all the branding logos of various motherboard manufacturer's RGB utilities like Gigabyte RGB Fusion and Asus Aura Sync since the case comes with three RGB fans and there are compatible with all the RGB utilities out there from various manufacturers.

Inside the case is well wrapped inside a plastic bag which is securely fitted inside two thick blocks of thermocol which is ample enough to provide the necessary protection to the product of this size and weight during transit. Mine came in its original box with no extra cushioning and its all in one piece.


Inside the box apart from the CM MB500 we have the installation guide, warranty manual, a RGB fan controller, a one to three RGB splitter cable along with a bunch of cable ties, motherboard screws, PSU and SSD screws, all of which can be found inside a small plastic bag tied to the cabinet cables on the back side of the motherboard area.
Its appreciable that Cooler Master has included everything needed to make it a perfect RGB case which to be honest is what CM is pitching it as, the inclusion of a one to three RGB cable along with a RGB controller box is definitely a welcome move here.

A Closer look at the MB500

My first impression about the MB500 when I opened the box was that its quite premium and oddly clean for the price point that its being offered for. The case is futuristic in terms of design with a aggressive front fascia which is partially vented for better air flow and is made out of premium quality plastic while the rest of the body is black and made out of good quality aluminum sheet which doesn't feel flimsy at all from any angle with a good paint job to go along with. Also its quite light even though we have a thick tempered glass on the side the case is quite light at about 6Kg with the glass which is quite odd since the quality of material over here is not at all substandard, a good news for people who tend to shift there PC around the house often or engage in LAN parties often.

The front fascia is removable and you don't need an awful amount of strength to do so which is a good thing. Its very smooth and clean and is not a finger print magnet with a vented bottom area and a bulging top area that gives it that unique look. The mesh is quite transparent with big holes so it won't be able to stop finer specs of dust and can only block big particles of dust or wool or something like that if you tend to put in on the carpet or have pets around.

Inside obviously we have the Cooler Master MasterFan Pro 120 Air Flow RGB fans which are rated at 1100RPM and 48.8 CFM a respectable amount of air pressure for a case of this size along with the RGB goodness. A thing worth keeping in mind here is that the front fascia is only vented at the bottom where the two 120mm fans are installed so in-case you plan to add three 120mm fans or go for a 360mm radiator in front the third fan on top would have almost no fresh air to suck in leaving is redundant so my advice would be that users of this case should stick with the stock two 120mm fans or can swap them out with two 140mm ones for optimum performance if required as anything more than that is not worth it.

On the top we have a removable magnetic dust filter which is finer than the front vents so one can use them for intake if required as well as below this the CM MB500 supports two 120mm fans and no radiator support is provided which is something that has been carry forwarded from the previous MasterBox series but its nothing to gripe about as for this price point I don't expect dual 240mm radiator support, one in front and one on top, inside the case anyways.

For connectivity we have the white LED illuminated power button in shape of the new CM logo, a reset button, audio jacks and a two USB 3.0 ports with no USB-C type which is alright since this is not a premium case and is aimed at main stream gamers and USB Type-C is still not a mainstream connection standard for devices. Over all the IO panel is extremely clean and well laid out adding a bit more to that refined look of the MB500.


At the back the case sports the standard seven expansion slots along with a MasterFan Pro 120 Air Flow RGB fan. The PSU mount here implements the bracket mounting mechanism proving a 180mm PSU clearance which is more than enough for most of the PSU out there including the near 1000W or more monsters, so complains over here whatsoever.
Underneath the MB500 is clean  and smooth with nothing strange protruding out and we can see the the thin layer of air filter for the PSU here which can only be removed by toppling the case over and has no tray mechanism. A clear sign of cost cutting but that's not a vital feature anyways & I'm happy that Cooler Master has concentrated the funds on more important features over here.


A peek inside the Cooler Master MB500 and we see that this thing is exceptionally clean and well laid out considering its a budget case. The interiors are all black and its a dual chamber design so we have a PSU shroud that is running through the entire length of the chassis ending just before the front fascia. The case supports upto ATX motherboards and graphics card lengths of upto 400mm which covers even the longest cards in the market today including the Zotac AMP or the MSI Gaming X Trio. Also the front has support for radiators of upto 360mm but look close and we realize that even a push-pull here is possible as the PSU shroud leaves enough space for a radiator along with extra fans on the inside of the case since the other fans will rest between the metal frame of the chassis and the plastic front fascia.


For SSD mounts we have two dedicated SSD mounts right in the front which are easily removable and help to boast your priced storage drives through the tempered glass adding a bit more to the aesthetics. Also on the PSU shroud we have space for mounting reservoirs or pumps in case one intends to do a custom cooling setup inside the CM MB500.


The back side has enough space for cable routing with over 2cm clearance and also houses the HDD cage underneath the PSU shroud which is accessible from this side of the case. The cage has two tool less drive caddies which can be used to mount a 3.5" drive or even a 2.5" if required giving the MB500 a total of four storage drive options which should be enough for most people out there.

A bit about the extras that the MB500 comes with, first of all we see that Cooler Master has already bundled the three provided fans with a molex fan connector to make sure that all the fans can be connected with ease and powered on even if the motherboard in use doesn't provide three or more on board fan headers, also it helps to keep the wired mess away and aids in better wire management.
Second is the RGB controller that the case comes with, the basic use of this controller is when the motherboard that one might be using doesn't support on board RGB headers which would leave the RGB lights on the MasterAir fans useless since they use dedicated RGB cables for the same. Now by using this connector which requires a SATA plug for power, all the RGB fans connected via the provided one to three RGB cable, one can control the lighting on the fans and make them change color and pattern using the reset switch on the front IO who's cable would be connected to the controller rather than the motherboard in this case. Sounds a bit complicated but believe me it works and saves a lot of hassle giving much more flexibility and versatility to the case at no extra cost.

Time for the Fun Part - Installation 

Before I proceed further I'd like to inform that due to certain issues on my own end I had little time working around with the Cooler Master MB500 case & since I've concentrated on bringing you a  more detailed and functional review rather than clicking fancy photographs so at times the photography can be a bit dodgy so excuse me for that.
For the installation I won't be going for an AIO cooling today rather I've tried to emulate the most obvious build that a person would go for with a case of this stature and price. So for this build using the Cooler Master MB500 I've used the following components -

CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 1800X
Motherboard: Gigabyte Aorus AX370 Gaming 5
RAM:Kingston HyperX Predator 16GB DDR4 3000Mhz
Cooler: AMD Wraith RGB
Graphics Card:MSI R9 380 Gaming 4G
Storage:Corsair Neutron XTi 480GB
Power Supply: Cooler Master MasterWatt Lite 700


To be honest I'm really happy and surprised as to how simple the installation procedure was using the MB500 especially when it comes to wire management. Even though I've used a non modular PSU such as the MasterWatt Lite 700 which even has a number of wires with the CPU and ATX 24-pin wire being cylindrical and thick I didn't have to make any special effort to hide or tuck them in behind the case or under the shroud. The vents and crevices are perfectly positioned for easy wire routing and management and there are no sharp edges in or around the case to hurt my finger, which I tend to hurt or cut every-time I made a build so good for a change this time! The MasterFan Pro 120 Air Flow RGB provided here look brilliant especially from the front grill and give an extremely aggressive look to the chassis along with the much needed air flow.
PSU installation is fine not the best to be honest, atleast in my case, as the rubber support for the PSU under the shroud tend to interfere with the PSU when sliding it inside along with the provided bracket so a little fidgeting is to be done here but over all the build experience with the MB500 is excellent and I'm sure anyone can easily build a system inside it with clean wire management.

Temperature Reading 

To get the temperature readings across various components I've used HWMonitor and run every test twice taking the highest reading out of the two. Only on exhaust MasterFan Pro 120 RGB is used & CPU cooler is the AMD Wraith RGB and its set to default settings via the BIOS while rest of the three case fans are directly connected to the molex connector.
Reading is taken with the AMD Ryzen 7 1800X overclocked to 3.8Ghz and fan curve for the MSI R9 380 Gaming 4G is set to default that is the fans would only spin after the card hits 60°C or more. CPU and Graphics Card are loaded for 15mins using the MSI Kombuster and FurMark suit respectively. Readings are in degree Celsius and readings are in delta temperature.
From what we are seeing here the MB500 has definitely improved upon the air flow which its predecessor suffered from and the results are very good considering my ambient temperature is high & we are using a AMD Wraith RGB instead of the AMD Wraith Max with the Ryzen 1800X. This is an impressive feat for Cooler Master and just for the record the case with all the three fans generate a noise of 50dBA which is a bit noisy for a few but this is with the fans spinning at full speed since I'd connected them to a molex pin so, one can adjust the speed accordingly using a PWM connection.

My Verdict

Cooler Master has done a fabulous job with the MasterBox MB500 when it comes to rethinking and redesigning, covering almost every flaw that the predecessors had and offering much more as well with the new offering. With a premium grade finishing & use of the right material at the right places CM has managed to cut cost effectively and bring a more balanced piece to the table in terms of loks and performance. Its aimed at mid to main stream gamers and so has four storage drive support, is light weight to carry along easily during LAN parties & with that nifty little RGB controller of its own it can give even the gamers still rocking the older DDR3 platforms a hint of RGB making the MB500 a more comprehensive case with widespread reach. Cooling performance has improved greatly over the previous generation MasterBox cases and I'm pretty happy about the air flow that the case along with the provided fans managed to dole out, ample to keep any gaming system cool even under load without much hassle.
The cooling options are ample as we are talking about a mount for upto 360mm radiator in front and a 120mm in the back with two 120mm fans on top so at less than Rs 6,000 we have a case that can sport a custom liquid cooling loop for the CPU or a AIO for the CPU and probably one or even two card using a hybrid cooler, the possibilities are just endless but the fact remains that at this price point we are getting more than what we can ask for. I might be going bonkers here but if you just calculate the price of three 120mm MasterFan Pro RGB fans and a case that has a tempered glass & full PSU shroud then we'll be above and beyond the MSRP of this case but Cooler Master has managed to squeeze all that over here at a budget friendly price tag which is no short of exemplary.
My gripes from this case are small and limited, firstly we have only two USB ports in front and secondly the case is only available in one color option as I would've loved to see this case coming in another color way of pure black or maybe a pure white to amplify the whole RGB look.
Pros - 

• Aggressive Looks
• Comes with three MasterFan Pro 120 RGB fans
• Has a RGB controller
• Supports upto 360mm radiator in front with push-pull configuration
• Great air flow
• Aptly priced

Cons -

• Only two USB ports
• No dust filter in front

I give it a 8.5/10 earning our Gold Award!

Cool, Quiet and Controlled CORSAIR Launches New Hydro
Series H60 Liquid CPU Cooler 

BENGALURU, India - March 23, 2018

CORSAIR®, a world leader in PC gaming peripherals and enthusiast components, today announced a new addition to its bestselling Hydro Series liquid CPU coolers, the Hydro Series H60. Fully updated for 2018, the new H60's 120mm radiator and multi-CPU socket mounting make it the ideal choice for those stepping up to liquid cooling for the first time, easily fitting into almost any enthusiast case to deliver performance CPU cooling. Finished with distinguished styling and ready to cool today's demanding processors, the H60 offers all the Hydro Series essentials to keep your CPU running fast, cool and quiet.
Sharing the same next-generation Hydro Series design as the award-winning Hydro Series H150i PRO and H115i PRO, the H60's pump cap is LED backlit in white to add a touch of brilliance to your system. Inside, the H60's thermally optimized cold plate and low-noise pump efficiently transfer heat away from the CPU to be exhausted by the radiator and quickly expelled from the case.

The H60's compact 120mm high-density slim-radiator combines maximum cooling surface area with the ability to be mounted into almost any 120mm fan mount, making it compatible with any CORSAIR case, while rotating fittings and rubber hoses ensure easy installation. A CORSAIR SP Series 120mm PWM fan is tuned to deliver low-noise cooling and plentiful airflow when it's needed, connecting to your choice of fan control for precise speed adjustments between 600-1,700RPM.

With included brackets for all current AM4, LGA 1151 and LGA 2066 socket CPUs, H60 is compatible with a huge array of AMD and Intel CPUs and is installed tool-free in minutes to deliver years of maintenance-free high-performance CPU cooling.

Availability, Warranty and Pricing
The Hydro Series H60 is available immediately from the CORSAIR worldwide network of authorized retailers and distributors as well as direct from the CORSAIR webstore.

The CORSAIR Hydro Series H60 is backed by a comprehensive five-year warranty and the CORSAIR worldwide customer support network.

For up-to-date and regional pricing of the Hydro Series H60, please refer to the CORSAIR website or contact your local CORSAIR sales or PR representative.


About CORSAIR
CORSAIR is a world leader in providing high-performance PC peripherals and components to gamers, enthusiasts and e-sports athletes.

Founded in 1994, CORSAIR has won thousands of awards for its products including mechanical keyboards, precision gaming mice, wireless headsets, high-performance components that gamers use to build gaming PCs, and the CORSAIR ONE fully integrated gaming PC.

Copyright © 2018 CORSAIR Components, Inc. All rights reserved. CORSAIR, the sails logo, and Vengeance are registered trademarks of CORSAIR in the United States and/or other countries. All other company and/or product names may be trade names, trademarks, and/or registered trademarks of the respective owners with which they are associated. Features, pricing, availability, and specifications are subject to change without notice. To know more please visit www.corsair.com

Kaira Eyes on FPS Gaming Market with Deadly Precision
Launches Razer Basilisk Mouse

BENGALURU, India - March 26, 2018
Kaira Global, an IT distribution house driven by the passion to provide customers quality products, today announced the launch of Razer Basilisk. Razer's rich history of purpose-built mice is getting its next major entry in India with a customizable mouse with state-of-the-art features for FPS gaming.

"The products Razer brings into the market are the result of an uncompromising process to find the perfect shape, grip, feel, designed, tested and fine-tuned by the pro gamers themselves," said Manoj Attal, Director at Kaira Global. "Ready or not, move over competitors here comes the Razer Basilisk a killer FPS mouse with a clutch trigger, adjustable scroll wheel and ergonomic designs Razer Basilisk is an ideal companion in the game-winning feats and gain an edge over their competitors."

The Razer Basilisk comes equipped with a 5G true 16,000 DPI optical sensor, the same sensor used in the celebrated Razer DeathAdder Elite and Razer Lancehead Tournament Edition, proven to excel under the demanding accuracy and precision needs of FPS gamers. What's more, the Basilisk features Razer Mechanical Mouse Switches with an industry-best 50 million click lifespan.

The mouse offers a continuum of scroll wheel resistances to choose from. The scroll wheel can be adjusted via a dial on its underside for increased or decreased resistance to fit the preferences of each gamer. This can be especially useful for gamers who bind jump to their scroll wheel and are looking to adjust the jump activation to a preferred level of resistance.

The mouse is also equipped with a removable clutch for easy access to additional mouse actions. The default clutch setting allows gamers to temporarily lower their DPI to instantaneously switch between high DPI close-quarters fighting and low DPI precision shooting. The clutch is fully programmable and can be set for push-to-talk, item pick-up, or any other actions. The clutch comes in two different lengths (short/long) to cater to different hand sizes. A rubber thumb cap is also included for players who prefer the mouse without the clutch.


Price, Availability & Warranty

Razer Basilisk comes with MRP of Rs. 5,499/- and is available with Kaira Global carrying a warranty of 1year.

Features:

• Razer 5G optical sensor with true 16,000 DPI 
• Up to 450 inches per second (IPS) / 50 G acceleration
• Gaming-grade tactile scroll wheel with customizable resistance
• Two removable clutch (short/long) buttons and a rubber thumb cap
• Eight independently programmable Hyperesponse buttons
• RazerTM Mechanical Mouse Switches
• Ergonomic right-handed design with enhanced rubber side grips
• Razer Chroma™ lighting with true 16.8 million customizable color options
• 1000 Hz Ultrapolling
• Razer Synapse 3 (Beta) enabled
• Approximate size: 124 mm / 4.88 in (Length) X 75 mm / 2.94 in (Width) X 43 mm / 1.69 in (Height)
• Approximate weight 107 g / 0.24 lbs

About Kaira Global

Kaira Global markets and distributes computer components, peripherals, accessories and networking products from over 16 global brands. It has distribution offices in Singapore, Malaysia, South Africa, Mauritius, Sri Lanka and Reunion Islands, and has alliances with channel partners in India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Nepal.

About Razer™

Razer™ is the world's leading lifestyle brand for gamers. The triple-headed snake trademark of Razer is one of the most recognized logos in the global gaming and esports communities. With a fan base that spans every continent, the company has designed and built the world's largest gamer-focused ecosystem of hardware, software and services.

Razer's award-winning hardware includes high-performance gaming peripherals, Blade gaming laptops and the acclaimed Razer Phone.

Razer's software platform, with over 40 million users, includes Razer Synapse (an Internet of Things platform), Razer Chroma (a proprietary RGB lighting technology system), and Razer Cortex (a game optimizer and launcher).

Razer services include Razer zGold, one of the world's largest virtual credit services for gamers, which allows gamers to purchase virtual goods and items from over 2,500 different games.

Founded in 2005 and dual-headquartered in San Francisco and Singapore, Razer has nine offices worldwide and is recognized as the leading brand for gamers in the USA, Europe and China. Razer is listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (Stock Code: 1337).

Truvison introduces its newest 40inch, Smart LED HD TV, TX408Z, priced for Rs. 34490/- Unique Cornea Technology for protection of eyes, Android Smart TV with Miracast Technology

Truvison, a Europe-based consumer electronics, and appliances company delivering superior-quality across the globe, now introduces its latest 40” Smart LED TV ‘ TX408Z;that promises to bring everything you watch to life. Movies, music, sports, games, online content — whatever you’re watching, whatever the source, everything is optimised for an immersive experience. 

With a slim profile, the TV blends seamlessly into your living space. It’s perfect for wall mounting and its discreet, narrow bezel puts your focus firmly on the picture, not the frame. Discover every detail in Full HD 1080 with extreme brilliance, that bringsreal viewing experience with its picture processing, that upscales every pixel for exceptional picture clarityThe dynamic visuals and the striking contrast ratio of 300000:1 blends together to bring a fusion of brightest and darkest colours aptitude.

Experience richer & deeper sound, as the sound clarity matches the perfect picture quality. TV Audio is fine tuned to hear music/dialogue and surround effects with separation, to whatever you are watching.

Integrated with the latest technology and features such as the user-friendly interface for easier adaption, endless internet supported in-built apps and 2 HDMI ports, Wi-Fi, makes this TV to emerge as a distinct face.Being an Android smart TV,access  numerous inbuilt reckoned, online and offline apps namely.

With the availability of 2 HDMI ports, you can now share the screen or connect to two different sources of system units, just by plugging in the HDMI cable. Even, sharing movies and multimedia storage files through Miracast is on fingertips; without getting into a wired library.And with no worry on power consumption, the Full HD  TV is crafted with Super Energy Saving Technology which consumes less than half percent of energy than usual. 

Director of Truvison, Mr. Saurabh Kabra, shares, “Without spending much, now you can experience the pulse and thrill of reel to real entertainment on Truvison 40inch TV. Designed exclusively for Indian Markets, we give our customers an international experience and additional benefits with products without compromising on the quality”

Loaded with the most innovative feature of Cornea Eye Technology, the Smart LED HD TV, reduces the strain affecting your eyes, but also adjust the screen to ideal colour aspects. The product is already available with leading retail stores across India.


About Truvison
Truvison, a Europe based consumer electronics & appliances company, entered Indian Markets in the Year 2016. Aspiring to make consumer satisfaction as the key differentiator, Truvison is working insistently to create new products and experiences for the Indian Consumers.
The brand has already sold over 5 million products reaching 25 million customers across the globe keeping in mind the highest quality standard of products and after sales services are delivered. Its product portfolio offers a comprehensive range of Consumer Durables with LED TVs, Home Audio &Home appliances available at all the major electronic stores and retailers across the country.
Truvison envisions to bring the International feel to the Indian consumers with its quality products at the best price. Moving forward, Truvison aims to expand its leadership role using groundbreaking technology and leading-edge designs for not just the technically-savvy consumers, but for everyone who opts for the newfangled mode of entertainment, comfort and luxury.
For more details log on to: http://www.truvison.com/

G.SKILL Achieves Dual-Channel DDR4-5000MHz Memory Speed on Air-Cooling

Taipei, Taiwan (28 March 2018) – G.SKILL International Enterprise Co., Ltd., the world’s leading manufacturer of extreme performance memory and gaming peripherals, is excited to announce the achievement of an unprecedented DDR4-5000MHz memory in dual-channels. This major breakthrough is the world’s first instance of two DDR4 RGB memory modules breaking the DDR4-5000MHz barrier on just air cooling, when considering that this world-record class speed was only achievable under extreme liquid nitrogen cooling just two years ago. This massive technological feat is achieved with the high performance Samsung DDR4 B-die ICs, and running on the MSI Z370I GAMING PRO CARBON AC motherboard and the Intel® Core™ i7-8700K processor.

World’s First Dual-Channel DDR4-5000MHz Achieved on Air-Cooling

This in-development memory speed marks the first time in history that a pair of air-cooled RGB memory achieving the legendary speed of DDR4-5000MHz. While DDR4-5000MHz memory kits aren’t yet ready to hit retail stores, G.SKILL is taking major leaps in developing much faster memory speeds and demonstrating the brand’s unwavering dedication to continually push DDR4 memory performance into the absolute extremes.

“Previously, the 5GHz memory speed is only achievable in extreme overclocking and in single-channel. We’re excited to share that we’ve been able to achieve the 5GHz memory speed in not only air-cooling conditions, but also in dual-channels. This is a major milestone for us,” says Tequila Huang, Corporate Vice President, G.SKILL International. “We will make every effort to bring this specification onto the consumer market, and bring the experience of extreme performance to worldwide users.”

Shown in the screenshot below, on a system with the MSI Z370I GAMING PRO CARBON AC motherboard and an Intel i7-8700K processor, CPU-Z displays a DDR4-4700MHz Trident Z RGB dual-channel memory kit being overclocked 300MHz past its original rated speed to reach DDR4-5000MHz.
The CPU-Z validation link can be found via the link: https://valid.x86.fr/7inlic


About G.SKILL

Established in 1989 by PC hardware enthusiasts, G.SKILL specializes in high performance memory, SSD products, and gaming peripherals designed for PC gamers and enthusiasts around the world. Combining technical innovation and rock solid quality through our in-house testing lab and talented R&D team, G.SKILL continues to create record-breaking memory for each generation of hardware and hold the no. 1 brand title in overclocking memory.

The cards will use the RX 500 series of GPUs

ASRock hinted a couple of weeks ago that it would soon be muscling in on the graphics card business, and today it made the move official, unveiling a new lineup of Phantom Gaming display adapters based on AMD's Radeon RX 500 series GPUs.

"ASRock finally expands into the graphics card field," CEO LL Shiu said. "We are happy and proud to team up with AMD, our strong and reliable partner, and of course we look forward to bringing out more interesting and competitive products in future."

Phantom Gaming cards will be available in four flavors to start: The 2GB/4GB Radeon RX 550 and RX 560, and the 8GB Radeon RX 570 and RX 580 models. All four cards will offer DisplayPort (3x on the 570 and 580 models), HDMI, and DVI outputs, and promise "excellent overclocking capabilities," with dual ball-bearing fans and an "extra-large copper-base aluminum alloy composite heat pipe-equipped heatsink design."

"The new ASRock Phantom Gaming Series, based on the powerful Radeon RX 500 Series graphics cards, will provide gamers the best of Radeon features and performance which will include FreeSync, the ultimate technology for smooth and stutter-free gaming, Radeon Software Adrenalin Edition for seamless streaming, sharing and gameplay capture now with mobile device functionality, and Radeon graphic's highly optimized DirectX 12 and Vulkan performance," Radeon Technologies Group VP Scott Herkelman said.

ASRock didn't say when the new cards will come to market, but a rundown of individual card specs (subject to change), capabilities, and included software is available at asrock.com. There's also no word on pricing, though there's hope that by the time these arrive, the cryptocurrency fueled shortage will finally be over. Fingers crossed.
Original Source - PCGamer

2nd Generation AMD Ryzen™ Processors: Ultimate Desktop CPUs for High-Performance Computing Available April 19 Worldwide

NEW DELHI, India — April 13, 2018 — One year after the first release of the award-winning AMD Ryzen processors, AMD (NASDAQ: AMD) announced pre-orders begin today worldwide for the eagerly anticipated 2nd generation AMD Ryzen desktop processors, with disruptive levels of compute performance at each of four price points1. Delivering high-performance computing and innovative new features, 2nd gen Ryzen desktop processors are built to create faster and smoother computing experiences for PC gamers, creators, and hardware enthusiasts.

“Second generation Ryzen desktop processors take everything that made the original Ryzen so groundbreaking and makes it better – great performance combined with advanced technology to deliver an amazing experience for the most demanding users,” said Jim Anderson, senior vice president and general manager, Computing and Graphics Group, AMD.

2nd Generation AMD Ryzen Desktop Processors Lineup

This 2nd gen Ryzen desktop processor lineup includes two 8-core, 16-thread models and two 6-core, 12-thread models, all offering major upgrades and advanced AMD SenseMI technology

MODEL	CORES	THREADS	CLOCK SPEED MAX BOOST/ BASE (GHZ)	Smart Prefetch Cache	TDP	COOLER	SEP (INR)
Ryzen™ 7 2700X	8	16	4.3/3.7	20MB	105W	Wraith Prism (LED)	24490
Ryzen™ 7 2700	8	16	4.1/3.2	20MB	65W	Wraith Spire (LED)	20490
Ryzen™ 5 2600X	6	12	4.2/3.6	19MB	95W	Wraith Spire	15990
Ryzen™ 5 2600	6	12	3.9/3.4	19MB	65W	Wraith Stealth	12990

For the first time, the entire line of 2nd gen Ryzen desktop processors include a world class AMD Wraith cooler inside the retail box. The AMD Ryzen 7 2700X CPU PIB includes the new Wraith Prism cooler, which offers improved thermal performance over the Wraith Max, a more compatible fan profile, and enhanced lighting capabilities with per-RGB controls.

All 2nd gen AMD Ryzen desktop processors are supported by the new AMD X470 chipset, the most advanced, optimized, and efficient chipset to-date for socket AM4. This chipset comes with a free download of the new AMD StoreMI storage acceleration technology to combine the speed of an SSD with the capacity of a hard drive into a single, fast, easy-to-manage drive.

Motherboards with the AMD X470 chipset will launch alongside the 2nd gen Ryzen desktop processors, with designs available from top manufacturers including ASRock, ASUS, Gigabyte, and MSI. Compatible with all current AM4 processors, the new X470 motherboards augment the existing 300-series motherboards, which are also compatible with the new 2nd gen Ryzen processors after a simple firmware (BIOS) update is installed. Many motherboards in market are already coming with the updated BIOS, indicated by a “Ryzen Desktop 2000 Ready” label on the package.

Availability

For customers eagerly waiting for 2nd gen Ryzen desktop processors, etailers around the world are primed to begin taking pre-orders beginning April 13, at 9 a.m. EDT. On-shelf availability for these 2nd generation AMD Ryzen Desktop Processors is expected on April 19, and complete list of participating retailers can be found on AMD.com.


About AMD

For more than 45 years AMD has driven innovation in high-performance computing, graphics and visualization technologies ― the building blocks for gaming, immersive platforms and the datacenter. Hundreds of millions of consumers, leading Fortune 500 businesses and cutting-edge scientific research facilities around the world rely on AMD technology daily to improve how they live, work and play. AMD employees around the world are focused on building great products that push the boundaries of what is possible. For more information about how AMD is enabling today and inspiring tomorrow, visit the AMD (NASDAQ: AMD) website, blog, Facebook and Twitter pages.

Aorus B360 Gaming 3 WiFi - Impeccable Performance on a Budget!

Last Year in 2017 Intel dropped their latest consumer grade CPU lineup by the name of Coffee Lake which happened to be their first ever six core processors for the consumer lineup which was earlier restricted to only four cores. Being an answer to the AMD Ryzen CPUs which are processing juggernauts in their own rights the Coffee Lake CPUs suffered from one major flaw, they only support the newer chipset motherboards with no backward compatibility to the last generation LGA1151 motherboards restricting users to the then and now expensive Z370 PCH motherboards making Coffee Lake sensible for those who wish to buy the upper segment K series processors.
Now since the AMD Ryzen G series APUs are out Intel wisely released two new chipsets for their current Coffee Lake lineup namely as the B360 and H370 giving the budget CPUs of the lineup a new lease on life!

While the difference between the H370 and B360 chipset is nominal the with just a few USB ports more in the H370 than the B360 the main difference is in terms of the PCIe lanes which are 24 in Z370, 20 in H370 and only 12 in B360 making the B360 the ultimate choice for gamers on budget who desire a basic gaming PC with one graphics card only.

Now with some briefing done I'm glad that Gigabyte India sent their Aorus B360 Gaming 3 WiFi on my table for review and man this thing looks absolutely gorgeous from the get go and has some interesting things on its spec sheet. Priced in at $119 or Rs 10,000 in India the Aorus B360 Gaming 3 WiFi finds it self sitting in a safe territory of the B360 PCH motherboards! Equipped with dual M.2 slots, dual RGB headers, reinforced PCIe slot, Intel CNVi WiFi module, RGB Fusion and four DIMM slots the motherboard is aimed at budget gamers with some really pleasing aesthetics.

Packing and Accessories

Gigabyte brings the Aorus B360 Gaming 3 WiFi a sleek glossy cardboard box in their latest colors of black and orange which signifies the Aorus branding and gaming oriented nature of the product. The Aorus eagle logo along with the product name is what you'll see occupying most of the space on the top while a few feature sets are mentioned on the bottom right corner.

At the back we have a spec table, IO panel diagram and a graphical representation of all the features that the Gaming 3 WiFi comes loaded with. Its a nice packing with enough information and does make it look premium, enough.

Accessories front is a humble area for the motherboard and it comes with a universal user manual for the B360 Gaming 3 WiFi and the non WiFi model, an installation guide leaflet, an Intel CMVi WiFi M.2 module, antenna for the WiFi module, two non-braided SATA cables, G-connector, stand off screws and M.2 SSD screws and an Aorus decal along with the IO shield. Overall for a product of this category and price point I'm happy with the provided bundle and its enough to get everything up and running for most of the users.

A Closer Look

Looking at the motherboard out of the box its pleasing to note that the motherboard looks quite premium and shiny with all the modern day aesthetics and more with intricate work on various sides along with a neat color combination.

Gigabyte opted for a well balanced combination of plastic and ceramics for the Aorus B360 Gaming WiFi with a black and silver color combination giving it a futuristic look as well as keeping it neutral so that it can gel in well with most of the themes that a gamer might want to build his PC around. The VRM and PCH heatsink are glossy with silver backdrop and hints of orange while rets of the motherboard is black in color.

At the back there sin't much going on but two things are noticeable, firstly the motherboard uses plastic rivets like joints to hold the VRM and PCH heatsinks in place rather than conventional screws to probably avoid any tampering by general users. Secondly the circuitry has been intentionally highlighted by Gigabyte on this motherboard making it come out with a shiny layer to add that extra something in terms of aesthetic on both sides of the board which is quite nice.

For the IO panel we have four USB 2.0 and three USB 3.1 ports, one USB Type-C port, LAN port, audio output, one PS2 port, a DVI port and an HDMI port.
Resolutions up to 1920×1200 at 60Hz are supported on the single-link DVI-D port, while HDMI offers 4K at a low refresh rate or lower resolutions (such as 1080P) at 60Hz.

The CPU area is quite clean and spacious enough offering enough clearance for big air coolers and obviously liquid cooling solutions. The top most M.2 slot sits closely to the CPU and will run hot due to passive heat from the CPU cooler and Graphics card combined so its good to see that its covered by a M.2 shield for better thermals and its made out of ceramic material with thermal padding underneath making it potentially effective as well as a nice addition to the package.

Socket over here is obviously the LGA1151 which supports all the Coffee Lake CPUs till date including the locked and unlocked Kseries. The motherboard doesn't support overclocking so sticking to a locked CPU is what you should be doing here even though it supports K series CPUs since you can't overclock them.

The Aorus Gaming 3 WiFi comes with four DIMM slots that are non reinforced and support RAM upto a maximum capacity of 64GB working at 2667Mhz which is the norm from Intel on these motherboards so if you plug in a memory rated higher than that it would still be locked at 2667Mhz which is hurting but then its Intel's guidelines and no motherboard manufacturer can do anything about it.

Six SATA III ports are provided here out of which four are vertical and two are horizontal which is great fro cable management. None of them support RAID which is fine with me for this category and all these can work when all four are populated which is a good thing as multiple SATA devices is common these days. Along side the four vertical SATA ports are the Debug LED insinuators to help with troubleshooting and stuff.

Turn your gaze towards the PCIe slot layout and we have ourselves a handful here. Aorus B360 Gaming 3 WiFi has three full size PCIe Gen 3.0 slots out of which the top one is reinforced and functions at PCIe 3.0x16 while the second on is at PCIe 3.0x4 and bottom most at well just PCIe 3.0x1. Two PCIex1 slots are also present in the middle in case you still need them for something from the stone age. This configuration makes the B360 PCH suitable for only a single card configuration as two cards would only work at x4 which is clearly pointless.
We also see three M.2 ports here out of which the top one is shielded and has 4 PCIe lanes to it for full bandwidth of 32Gb/s but the one near to the bottom has only 2 PCIe lanes making ti usable for SATA drives as in case one uses a NVMe drive they'll only get half the speed there. The one M.2 port in the middle is for the Intel CNVi WiFi module and if populated compromises your USB 2.0 ports at the back and in the front which is strange as Gigabyte could've compromised the second x2 M.2 port instead of the USB ports as more people use USB ports than a system with dual M.2 SSDs and that also someone who's on a budget and is building a budget gaming system using a motherboard at this  price point!

Since the B360 Gaming 3 WiFi is quite feature rich but also a near $100 motherboard a few cost cutting features are bound to brought into effect, the most prominent being the use of the Realtek ALC892 audio codec over the more conventional ALC1220 which is not that good when powering larger speakers over the latter but works flawlessly if not better when paired with gaming headsets.

The VRM on the B360 Gaming 3 WiFi is in a 7+1 phase configuration from Intersil PWM which is not a true 8 phase configuration but is doubled using doubling of components at each driver output. The Intersil ISL95866 is the PWM controller used, it offers one integrated driver for the iGPU rail and two on the CPU rail.


A ASMedia ASM3142 controllers is used to control the USB Type-C functions of the rear IO and front panel ports. These obtain a 16Gbps of bandwidth from the PCIe 3.0x2 lanes that it obtains from the B360 PCH.

BIOS and Bundled Software 

BIOS Overview

The BIOS for the Aorus B360 Gaming 3 WiFi looks similar to that of the other new generation boards from Gigabyte with a red and black layout. I was hoping for a completely revamped BIOS over here atleast in terms of color scheme preferably since Aorus is now an established brand but the Aorus logo is no where to be seen throughout the BIOS giving it a generic feel.
Gigabyte has parted ways from its older BIOS styling that we are accustomed to bringing in a more balanced approach towards styling and functionality without any hassles or distractions.
The BIOS theme looks like a space ship HUD coated in blood red color scheme. The labels and tabs in the Classic mode are the same as the previous generation so users won't face any problem in finding their favorite settings.





Pressing the left Alt key brings up a small menus from the bottom giving you quick options like to switch to the Easy Mode, Change the language, Q-Flash and Smart Fan. Whereas the right Alt key brings a slider menu from the right side of the screen giving you vital information about the CPU/Memory frequency, Core voltage and temperature.

Smart Fan is well laid out and gives full control over fan behavior and AIO pumps. You can even set a custom RPM to Temperature graph!

Q-Flash is for BIOS flashing and backup, I personally love the graphical approach that Gigabyte took even for such a small yet important function.

Last is the Easy Mode layout which gives a comprehensive layout of the common settings such as fan speed, energy options, XMP profile etc.

Bundled Software

Gigabyte App Center is what they've been rolling out since a long time with their boards and nothing much has changed in that with time but with the B360/H370 motherboards they did bring a welcome change from which the Aorus B360 Gaming 3 has also benefited.
The main screen is now a proper window and not a pop up scroll bar from the bottom right of your screen. Three different tabs make it a one stop place since you get Gigabyte Apps in one and the entire Window's Control Center in another tab. A Third Party Software tab is also there though it only recognizes a few and in my case only the Intel XTU suite was recognized.
Again my only complaint is the apart from the new color scheme and addition of Aorus logo nothing much has changed on the functionality end.


Rest of the Apps look the same as previous with a few tits and bits of changes. But as long as they are functional/helpful I'm Okay with it and fortunately they all work just fine in my case.

The RGB Fusion App in the App center is more refined than ever & allows you to take full control over the motherboard's LEDs that are embedded throughout the surface. You can either turn them ON/OFF or set them to operate in a pre-defined manner. One major change here is that you can now set color scheme according to various system parameters such as CPU temperature, CPU usgae, fan speed and even set a time limit for a particular color!

Benchmarks and Overclocking

Putting all the components together and booting up into Windows was a breeze with the Aorus B360 Gaming 3 WiFi. Everything worked properly out of the box which is a very good sign and I quickly updated the BIOS to the latest one while writing this review to ensure maximum compatibility and stability. The motherboard looks elegant and quite appealing even though the lights are at bear minimum with just the audio isolation strip and PCH heatsink having RGB LEDs for the added glow and looks.
For the benchmarks we used the following test setup configuration --

CPU: Intel Core i5 8600K
Motherboard: Aorus B360 Gaming 3 WiFi
RAM: Kingston HyperX Predator 16GB DDR4 3000Mhz
Cooler:Cooler Master MasterLiquid Pro 280
Graphics Card: Gigabyte GTX 1050 G1 Gaming OC
Storage: Corsair Neutron GTX 480 480GB
Secondary Storage:ADATA XPG SX8000 256GB M.2 SSD
Power Supply: Cooler Master MasterWatt Lite 700
OS: Windows 10 Pro 64-bit
GPU Driver: ForceWare 375.70
BIOS: F4


Since we are restricted to the 2667Mhz mark on the B360 chipset from Intel the HyperX Predator could only work at the 2667Mhz limit even if I tried to enable the 3000Mhz XMP profile. Anything below the assigned mark would work but if set over the limit the motherboard would automatically set it back to 2667Mhz only and nothing above that is allowed no matter what, Also a few overclocking options are visible in the BIOS but obviously don't work even if you plug in an unlocked processor like I am using over here. Overall the motherboard is solid and the BIOS work well and do as intended and advertised.

AIDA64 Cache & Memory Benchmark

AIDA64 Extreme Edition is a great tool to bench your CPU and RAM in terms of their read-write-copy abilities. Our i5 8600K showed an impressive score along with the HyperX Predator kit.
Bear in mind that the MSI B360M Mortar couldn't go past the 2133Mhz mark on the available BIOS at the time of testing so the results are accordingly.

AIDA64 GPGPU

The reason for including this benchmark was to simply observe the AES and Hash Test which is a determent of how easily your CPU or GPU can crunch complex calculations and higher score is always regarded better. We've compared the CPU score over here since I had homogeneous data of the CPU for all four motherboards.

Cinebench R15

Cinebench uses Maxon's Cinema 4D engine to render a photo-realistic scene of some shiny balls and weird things (we miss the motorbike). The scene is highly complex, with reflections, ambient occlusion and procedural shaders so it gives a CPU a tough workout.
As Cinema 4D is a real-world application - used on films such as Spider-Man and Star Wars - Cinebench can be viewed as a real-world benchmark.

wPrime v2.10

wPrime is a leading multithreaded benchmark for x86 processors that tests your processor performance by calculating square roots with a recursive call of Newton’s method for estimating functions.

SuperPi Mod 1.5

SuperPi is a simple program that utilizes the processing power and memory speed of the system to calculate the value of Pi upto 1 Million or 32 Million decimal point depending upon what you choose. The time is calculated in minutes and seconds, we'll take them both in seconds, so lower the score faster is your computer.

3DMark Fire Strike & Time Spy

Fire Strike by 3D Mark is a test suit that plays a cinematic scene to determine the FPS, GPU temperature and CPU temperature scaling everything via a cumulative score. It is a great tool to benchmark your GPU since the render is GPU dependent.

PCMark 10

The latest offering from PCMark is the PCMark 10 and unlike its predecessor the new suite evaluates the entire system performance through just one long test, though you can always opt for the quicker and smaller ones, but the test for modern offices and home is the perfect replica of what one professional would do in their daily lives.
The performance is evaluated through basic tests like video conferencing and web browsing to complex tasks such as graphic and video editing or even rendering through POV Ray!

Rise of the Tomb Raider

The latest installation of Lara Croft in the spectacular Rise of the Tomb Raider 2016 with stunning graphics and rich location makes it a great game to benchmark with while enjoying in the due course! We used DX12 and settings were at Very High on full HD resolution.

Battlefield 1

The latest installation to the Battlefield franchise and mind it the grandest one of them all aswell, Battlefield 1 is a prequel to the infamous Battlefield 1942 placing the players right in the middle of World War 1. Based on the latest Frostbite Engine by EA-DICE, Battlefield 1 takes advantage of DirectX 12 with asynchronous compute to weave together richly detailed worlds. It is heavily taxing on current-generation hardware, and you're handsomely rewarded for investing more into your graphics setup. Settings are at High preset with full HD resolution.

CrystalDiskMark 5.0.2

CrystalDiskMark is a disk benchmark software that analyses different types of hard drive. Giving sequential benchmark write and read statistics in MB/s. A simple program that is very useful here, the above benchmark is for the ADATA SX8000 M.2 SSD and we see the desired speeds using the Aorus B360 Gaming 3 WiFi.

My Verdict 

Aorus B360 Gaming 3 WiFi is like a fresh breeze of air that very well has the potential to bring back the good old days when it was all about raw performance and no bling. The motherboard is fully loaded to its capacity and offers a perfect blend of simplistic looks and fine tuned performance. From the benchmarks its quite clear that the B360 chipset is no slouch when compared to the Z370 if just plug and play is your way to go since there is no overclocking facility over here. Also the 2667Mhz strap on the B360 is not a deal breaker since we are talking about Intel and not AMD Ryzen so a slower memory with tighter timings will give you near identical performance in gaming or real world applications as compared to a 3200Mhz or above kit, since I don't expect the potential buyers of this platform to be encoding videos or rendering round the clock I don't see this limitation on speed to be something that a general gamer should be worried about.
The motherboard is well build and adds bling to places where required such as a reinforced PCIe slot, RGB illuminated PCH heatsink and two RGB headers to keep those covered who are fond of the RGB Glory. Gigabyte did a brilliant job here by ditching a few features like LED strip on the side and LED illuminated DIMM slots for something more functional like the Intel CNVi WiFI module out of the box which I'm sure would work great for a majority of consumers. Yes the motherboard is fully capable of housing a high end graphics card, ample of SATA devices, 64GB of memory and even a M.2 NVMe SSD but the fact that I would compromise USB 2.0 ports for the sake of the WiFi module is disturbing since I'd like to lose the second M.2 port with 2 PCIe lanes over the USB ports due to obvious reasons. Overall we might be looking at the new budget king here ticking all the right boxes.
Pros - 

• Distinctive Looks
• Solid Build Quality
• Aptly Priced
• Enough RGB support
• Comes with Intel CNVi WiFi Module

Cons - 

• USB 2.0 ports are disabled when using the WiFi module

I give it a 8/10 earning our Gold Award!

Introducing a bold new brand identity for AMD Radeon RX graphics cards

• AREZ-branded AMD RadeonRX graphics cards will be available from May 2018
• AREZ graphics cards boastcutting-edge hardware features includingAuto-Extreme Technology, Super Alloy Power II, MaxContact and FanConnect II
• AMD and ASUS have teamed to up provide an advanced software ecosystem with ASUS GPU Tweak IIand AMD Radeon Adrenalin Edition Software

Mumbai, India, April 18, 2018— ASUS today announced AREZ, anew brandidentity for ASUS Radeon™RX graphics cards. Derived from Ares, the Greek god of war, AREZ-branded graphics cards are built using industry-leading automated manufacturing to provide AMD gamers and enthusiasts with superior cooling technology and a robust software ecosystem.
The new AREZ brand underlines the strong working partnership between ASUS and AMD that spans decades. Gamers and enthusiasts will enjoy a combination of exclusive ASUS innovations and technologies and AMD’s Radeon graphics processors and software.
"Gamers around the world rally behind AMD Radeon because of what the Radeon name stands for: a dedication to open innovation such as our contributions to the DirectX and Vulkan APIs, a commitment to true transparency through industry standards like Radeon FreeSync™ technology, and a desire to expand the PC gaming ecosystem by enabling developers to take advantage of all graphics hardware, including AMD Radeon graphics. We invite gamers everywhere who believe in these values and the value of the exceptional gaming experience Radeon graphics delivers to join the Red team,” said Scott Herkelman, Vice President and General Manager, AMD Radeon Technologies Group.

Extreme durability: Auto-Extreme technology and Super Alloy Power II components
AREZgraphics cards are produced using Auto-Extreme technology, an industry-exclusive, 100%-automated production process that incorporates premium materials to set a new standard of quality, performance and longevity. Since the introduction of Auto-Extreme technology in ASUS graphics cards, reliability has improved by 30%. This manufacturing process is also environmentally friendly, eliminating harsh chemicals and reducing power consumption by 50%.
Super Alloy Power II components deliver enhanced efficiency, reduce power loss, reduce component buzzing by 50% under full load and achieve thermal levels that are approximately 50% cooler than previous designs for enhanced quality and reliability.

Hi-tech cooling: MaxContact, patented Wing-Blade IP5X-certified fans and FanConnect II
MaxContact is an industry-first GPU cooling technology featuring an enhanced copper heat-spreader that directly contacts the GPU. MaxContact utilizes precision machining to provide a 10X-flatter surface for up to 2X more contact area with the GPU than traditional heat spreaders, resulting in improved thermal transfer. Select AREZ graphics cards are also constructed with up to 40% more heatsink surface area than previous dual-slot designs, further improving heat dissipation for dramatically cooler and quieter performance.
A patented Wing-Blade fan design delivers 105%-greater static pressure over the heatsink for more efficient cooling and up to 3X-quieter operation compared to other fan designs. The fans are certified under the International Protection Marking (IP code) as IP5X dust resistant for improved reliability and a longer lifespan. This stringent certification process ensures AREZ graphics cards provide optimal fan performance, even under severe operating conditions. Additionally, 0dB technology stops the fan completely when the GPU temperature is below a set level, letting players enjoy light gaming sessions in complete silence.
ASUS FanConnect II features two four-pin hybrid-controlled headers that can be connected to both PWM and DC system fans for optimal system cooling. The connected fans reference both the GPU and CPU, and operate automatically based on the one with the higher temperature. A comprehensive set of tuning options allow gamers to tune fan speeds for efficient cooling.

Software ecosystem: GPU Tweak II, plus Radeon Software Adrenalin Edition
Redesigned with an intuitive user interface, GPU Tweak II makes gaming and overclocking easier than ever, while retaining advanced options for seasoned overclockers. With one click, the Gaming Booster function maximizes system performance by removing redundant processes and allocating all available resources automatically.
AREZ graphics cards also support the latest AMD Radeon Software Adrenalin Edition drivers for comprehensive control over AMD GPUs. Core features include power-saving Radeon Chill technology; Radeon WattMan for profile-based custom control of voltages, engine clocks and fan speeds ; and Radeon ReLive for easy capture and sharing of in-game action.

AVAILABILITY & PRICING
ASUS AREZ-branded graphics cards will be available from May 2018 in selected markets. Please contact your local ASUS representative for further information.

These are the first coolers from Cooler Master to have addressable RGB LEDs.

RGB lighting is practically everywhere these days, but until now, you couldn't purchase a liquid cooler from Cooler Master that had individually addressable RGB LEDs. That changes with the introduction of the MasterLiquid ML240R RGB and ML120R RGB, both of which are all-in-one liquid coolers.

Both coolers have a newly designed pump with 12 addressable RGB LEDs on the water block and eight more on each fan. Cooler Master intends to release a new software utility called MasterPlus+ that will give users complete control over the lighting. Alternatively, the LEDs are compatible with addressable software offered for select ASRock, Asus, and MSI motherboards.

Cooler Master said it designed both coolers in-house, meaning these aren't rebranded coolers. Part of that custom design includes a low profile dual chamber pump that separates incoming coolant from the radiator-bound coolant.

"Cooler Master’s unique pump design maximizes CPU cooling results and assists in maintaining ideal system temperatures. In addition, both the MasterLiquid ML240R RGB and ML120R RGB feature a precision machined microchannel cold plate to quickly dissipate heat, FEP tubing on the interior and sleeved tubing on the exterior for a premium look and extended durability," Cooler Master says.

The only real difference between the two is the size—as the model names suggest, the ML240R RGB is a 240mm cooler with two cooling fans, and the ML120R is a smaller 120mm version with a single fan.
Disclaimer - Originally reported by PCGamer