Tuesday, April 21, 2015



Antec power supply


HCP-850 Platinum


Antec’s High Current Pro Platinum series is the pinnacle of power supplies. High Current Pro Platinum is fully modular with a revolutionary 20+8-pin MBU socket for the needs of tomorrow. By using a PSU that is 80 PLUS® PLATINUM & ErP Lot 6: 2013 certified, operating up to 94% efficient, you can reduce your electricity bill by up to 25% when compared to many other power supplies. HCP Platinum’s innovative 16-pin sockets create a new level of flexibility by doubling the modular connectivity, supporting two different 8-pins connectors and even future connectors of 10, 12, 14 or 16-pins. Backed by a 7 year warranty and lifetime global 24/7 support, the HCP-850 Platinum embodies everything a power supply can accomplish today.


Features:

  • 850W Continuous Power - Guaranteed 850W of Continuous Power from Antec
  • 80 PLUS® PLATINUM certified - Up to 94% efficient, to reduce your electricity bill
  • Save Energy and Money - Reduce your electricity bill by up to 25%
  • AQ7 - Antec Quality 7 year warranty and lifetime global 24/7 support
  • 16-pin Socket - Industry-leading 16-pin sockets double the modular connectivity by supporting 2 different 8-pin cables per socket and allow for future connector changes
  • 28(20+8)-pin MBU socket - World's first socket for possible future MBU connectors
  • 135 mm DBB Silence - Whisper-quiet high-quality double ball bearing fan with long lifetime
  • Thermal Manager - An advanced low voltage fan control for optimal heat & noise management
  • High Current Rails - 4 High Current +12V rails with high load capabilities ensure maximum CPU & GPU compatibility
  • 100% +12V - Output for maximum CPU & GPU support
  • Multi PCI-E - 6 PCI-E connectors for multiple GPU support
  • OC Link™ - Allows 2 HCP Platinums to work in tandem to power the most demanding systems
  • CircuitShield™ - Full suite of industrial grade protections: Over Current Protection (OCP), Over Voltage Protection (OVP), Under Voltage Protection (UVP), Short Circuit Protection (SCP), Over Power Protection (OPP), Over Temperature Protection (OTP), Surge & Inrush Protection (SIP), No Load Operation (NLO) & Brown-Out Protection (BOP)
  • All Japanese Heavy-Duty Caps - All high-performance Japanese capacitors ensure tightest DC stability and regulation
  • PhaseWave™ Design - A server-class full-bridge LLC design with a synchronous rectification based on a DC-DC topology
  • Stealth Wires - All wires darkened for minimal visibility in chassis













Hcp-850 platinum review


                                     




ASUS Announces Strix Brand and Strix Pro Gaming Headset

Gaming headset boasts 60mm neodymium-magnet drivers, 90% environmental-noise cancellation, and PC, Mac, PS4 and smart-device compatibility

ASUS today announced its new Strix brand and Strix Pro, a multi-platform gaming headset engineered with powerful 60mm neodymium-magnet drivers, full-size hexagonal ear cushions (130mm across at the widest point) and technology that filters our over 90% of environmental noise. Strix Pro is compatible with PCs, Macs, PlayStation® 4 consoles and many smartphones and tablets. Taken from the ancient Roman and Greek word for owl, Strix is the brand name for the stunning new ASUS gaming-gear series. Strix means the keenest hearing and sharpest eyesight and the ability to feel the environment, enabling the player to detect and react to even the slightest movement. Strix means survival on the very edge of instinct. Strix is in gamers’ blood, just as it is in ours. The Strix brand will this year expand to include a wide variety of gaming gear, including exceptionally-agile mice, boundary-pushing keyboards, super-cool graphics cards and awesome gaming headsets. The first products to appear are graphics cards and Strix Pro — a high-style gaming headset inspired by the owl’s unique combination of supreme hunting agility, great speed and highly-attuned hearing.

Game immersed — thunderous 60mm drivers

The Strix Pro gaming headset is engineered with powerful 60mm neodymium-magnet drivers that deliver unrivalled punch and audio immersion that is utterly convincing. Gamers are treated to an audio experience that allows them to hear every gunshot and know enemies are nearby from their footsteps alone. Strix Pro also offers a superb listening experience for any kind of audio, adapting to faithfully reproduce roomy stadium rock and crisp, clear spoken-word audio. The thunderous bass produced by Strix Pro’s large drivers brings movie soundtracks to life.

Game with enhanced clarity — greater than 90% environmental-noise cancellation

Strix Pro is supplied with a USB-powered control box that includes a built-in microphone (mic) to enable highly-effective environmental-noise-cancellation (ENC) technology. Strix Pro’s ENC technology actively detects and effectively counters more than 90% of environmental noise.[1] In this mode, gamers are assured that teammates won’t be distracted in chat by noises occurring nearby, such as the tapping of mechanical keyboards.

Game across devices — compatibility with PCs, Macs, PlayStation 4 and smart devices

Strix Pro is an exceptionally versatile gaming headset that works with most popular devices and it is engineered for convenience and flexibility. The USB control box is accompanied by a 1.5m extension lead with separate headphone and mic plugs, for great compatibility with PC and Mac. The unique five-pole connector eliminates crosstalk for audio, giving communication quality that surpasses many other headsets. Strix Pro is also perfect for smartphones, tablets and PlayStation 4, with a combined audio/mic supplied for instant compatibility. ASUS research shows that a 1.2m cable is the perfect length for mobile or PlayStation 4 controller use, so Strix Pro is equipped with precisely this span. The connecting cable is manufactured with a braided-fiber sheath for added style, comfort and superb durability.

Game everywhere — travel-friendly foldable design, low weight and great comfort

Strix Pro’s full-size hexagonal ear cushions provide a snug fit, great comfort and easy customization — the cushions are user-replaceable. The headset also benefits from a clever foldable design that allows the ear cups to lay flat, making it ideal for packing and bringing to a LAN party or tournament, while the detachable microphone boom is perfect for easy removal, travel and storage. Weighing just 320g, Strix Pro is also highly portable and supremely comfortable to wear.





ASUS Announces Strix Brand and Strix Pro Gaming Headset




ASUS GTX 980 20th Anniversary Gold Edition.



ASUS GTX 980 20th Anniversary Gold Edition.

New graphics core frequency reaches 1431 Mhz and is the fastest graphics card in the line of ASUS, built on an GM204.

‪#‎ASUS‬ ‪#‎GTX980‬ ‪#‎20th‬ ‪#‎gold‬ ‪#‎Anniversary‬





Sunday, April 19, 2015



ASUS Republic of Gamers Announces Gladius Gaming Mouse

Ergonomically-designed wired optical mouse for unbeatable gaming performance with a 6400dpi optical sensor and exclusive customizable click resistance

ASUS Republic of Gamers today announced the ROG Gladius optical wired gaming mouse. This highly-advanced mouse has been engineered for right-handed gamers who demand precision, ergonomic comfort, and a competitive advantage in first-person shooter (FPS) games. Gladius is packed with gaming-related features including an exclusive easy-swap switch socket design for customizable click resistance, a two-level in-game DPI switch, two ergonomic slide-to-press side switches, and a 6400 dots per inch (DPI) optical sensor that tracks up to 200 inches per second and 50g acceleration.

Designed with input from the world’s top gamers

ROG sought input from the world’s top pro gamers during the initial design stages to get the right look and feel for ROG Gladius. Measuring 126 x 67 x 45mm and weighing just 116g, Gladius has an ergonomically-designed chassis that perfectly fits all mouse grip types ranging from the palm, claw, or fingertips; while tactile rubber side panels adorned with intricate Mayan-inspired lines to ensure a secure grip in the heat of battle. Gladius has a steel-grey finish with a special sweat-resistant coating that maintains a comfortable feel even during marathon gaming sessions.

Six programmable buttons are provided in total, with left and right buttons that are independent of the mouse chassis to ensure exceptional responsiveness. There are also two programmable slide-to-press side switches that can be triggered by sliding the thumb forward; along with a scroll wheel with an Alps® encoder provides a positive feel.

Unbeatable gaming performance

ROG Gladius has an advanced 6400DPI optical sensor capable of tracking up to 200 inches per second and up to 50g acceleration at lift-off distances of 1.5mm. The DPI clutch enables instant switching between two sensitivity levels — a standard mode tuned at 1600DPI for everyday gameplay, and an extra-low speed mode at 400DPI for better aim and more accurate sniping.

Gladius makes use of high-quality Omron® mouse switches that are good for at least 20 million clicks; the ROG-exclusive easy-swap socket makes switch replacement simple, and two Japanese-made additional switches are also included for gamers wanting to personalize the click response for a different feel.

To enable gamers to save their profiles, Gladius has built-in flash memory. The innovative Armoury software lets users create, customize and store an unlimited number of profiles on their PCs or gaming notebooks.The software includes a calibration tool that analyzes and learns surface characteristics to hone sensor accuracy for pixel-perfect precision and better in-game responsiveness for that added advantage.

Built for home or LAN parties

ROG Gladius comes with a 2-meter braided USB cable for desktop use and a regular 1-meter USB travel cable for use at LAN parties or internet cafes. A one-push release button detaches the cable from Gladius with a simple click. The micro USB port sits a few millimeters above the table surface and is angled at an incline to prevent the connector from dragging on the desk. Every Gladius mouse comes with a ROG carry pouch, two ROG logo stickers, and four smooth-glide mouse feet.


                                             
                                   



ASUS Republic of Gamers Announces Gladius Gaming Mouse