Hardware

nvidia-geforce-logoSource: TechPowerUp!

NVIDIA released its latest GeForce “Game Ready” drivers. Version 372.90 WHQL drivers come game-ready for “Forza Horizon 3.” This includes optimization, and GeForce Experience optimal settings. The game release, at least to owners of the “Ultimate Edition” variant, tomorrow, on 21/09. The drivers also includes GeForce Experience 3.0, NVIDIA’s game settings optimization app, which features a revamped user-interface.

You can download the new GeForce 372.90 WHQL drivers from GeForce Experience and GeForce.com.

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newhardware-iconCheck out these latest hardware announcements for today from around the web. Also included are some hardware news bits, and on some days, a few rumors tossed in for good measure. Click on the links below to read the official press release, visit the products web page, or to an independent news source.

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zotac-sonix-pcie-480gb-ssdBy  Jeffrey Edson @ PureOC

NVMe SSDs are the enthusiast topic of interest right now. The storage industry has become affordable in the SSD market, but is trending towards NVMe as a replacement. This is faster and can reach GB/s rather than MB/s. It does this by bypassing the ACHI protocol and pushes the boundaries of what basic SSDs can’t. I will be looking at a Zotac implementation of NVMe using an HHHL PCIe card at 480GB. This is Zotac’s first consumer NVMe drive, and claims speeds of up to 2600 MB/s over PCIe gen 3. Let’s see if this drive can push the limit of NVMe and stand out among its competitors.

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toshiba-ocz-vx500By Chris Ramseyer @ Tom’s Hardware

We’ve seen tremendous growth in the entry-level SATA and premium NVMe SSD segments over the last year. The middle ground has gone relatively untouched, but it is far from neglected. The mid-range has consolidated and now includes the SATA SSDs that we previously considered premium products. Toshiba’s OCZ division has historically enjoyed a lot of success in this area, and it is looking to take the segment back with the VX500.

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newhardware-iconCheck out these latest hardware announcements for today from around the web. Also included are some hardware news bits, and on some days, a few rumors tossed in for good measure. Click on the links below to read the official press release, visit the products web page, or to an independent news source.

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cooler-master-masterkeys-lite-l-comboBy Immanuel Decano @ Legit Reviews

For those of us gamers or PC users who love the look presented by RGB PC peripherals Cooler Master has something in store for us. In addition to Cooler Master’s cooling units and cases they also produce computer peripherals such as keyboards, mice, headsets, earphones, and mousepads. Cooler Master has just released a mem-chanical (membrane switches with a tactile feel similar to that of a mechanical switch but longer life than conventional membrane switches) keyboard and mouse combo that could potentially make a great RGB addition to a casual home setup/beginner’s gaming rig. Here at Legit Reviews we were given the new affordable (considering the starting price of quality RGB gaming keyboards run for around $100 to start) Masterkeys Lite L Combo by Cooler Master at $59.99 shipped with a two year warranty included for both keyboard and mouse. For younger gamers and/or those of us shopping on a budget this may be the RGB keyboard for you.

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asus-gtx-1080-gtx-1070-strix-ocBy SKYMTL @ Hardware Canucks

Within NVIDIA’s stable of board partners there’s a continual rush to capitalize upon the inherent popularity that comes alongside a virtual monopoly. This has led to a wide range of options for gamers to choose from but in amongst this cornucopia of choice, ASUS’ STRIX series has remained at the forefront among many potential buyers. Simply put, their cards are known for offering high performance and good overclocking headroom while remaining quiet and tastefully appointed. In this review I’m getting the two-for-one special: the ASUS ROG GTX 1080 STRIX OC and ROG GTX 1070 STRIX OC.

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amd-radeon-crimson-softwareSource: TechPowerUp!

AMD has released the Radeon Software Crimson Edition 16.9.1 Beta drivers. The drivers add optimization for the DirectX 12 renderer of “Deus Ex: Mankind Divided,” and adds an AMD CrossFire profile for the DirectX 11 renderer of “DOTA 2.” The drivers also address flickering on certain 144 Hz displays, and some rare game crash bugs on “DOOM,” “Total War: Warhammer,” “DiRT Rally,” and “GTA V.”

You can download the Radeon Software Crimson Edition 16.9.1 Beta drivers here.

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