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Mushkin Inc. and Ubisoft Inc. Come Together To Bring Gamers Increased System Performance for Ubisoft’s Ghost Recon Online Free-To-Play Game

Austin, TX — May 22, 2013 / (http://www.myprgenie.com) — Mushkin, Inc., an industry‐leading designer and manufacturer of high‐performance and mission‐critical computer products, announced today its worldwide availability of its new line of memory modules, named Stealth. Originally announced in January at CES, the Stealth family of modules has expanded, and now includes a wide range of high‐performance specifications for professionals and tech enthusiasts who want the best possible computing experience. “At Mushkin we have always focused on not only helping enthusiasts and overclockers push the boundaries of their PCs, but we’ve taken it to the next level, by providing quality solutions that deliver levels of performance that have earned Mushkin its place as one of the top Memory Module manufacturers,”" said Brian Flood, Director of Product Management at Mushkin, Inc.” To celebrate our Stealth memory success starting June 1, 2013, gaming fans who purchase Mushkin products through authorized partners will receive a Ghost Recon Online $15 Value game code — free*” Mushkin’s Stealth series memory features Mushkin’s Stiletto heat spreader that maximizes thermal performance for increased reliability in an all‐new, all black limited edition design. This high‐performance memory will start shipping in speeds of up to 2666MHz for ultra‐responsive multitasking and an overall faster system. The all‐new Stealth ...



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Thermaltake vs COMPUTEX 2013 sneak preview

Tt eSPORTS, the business unit of Thermaltake Group, will be celebrating the new Level 10 M Headset Asian premier with BMW Designworks USA at this year’s COMPUTEX 2013. Thermaltake digital power: world premier of Toughpower Grand Digital and Toughpower XT Digital. LUXA2 WPC Charging Station: brand new TX-100 PowerPad Dual WPC (Wireless Power Charging) Charging Station with latest technology. Taipei, Taiwan – May 22, 2013 – Thermaltake Group will be presenting virtually the entire spectrum of its three brands Thermaltake, Tt eSPORTS, LUXA2 and its e-Sports Team Tt APOLLOS at COMPUTEX Taipei 2013. More than 100 PC DIY solutions, professional gaming gear and unique, functional mobile accessories and tablet PC peripherals will astonish visitors in TWTC Nangang Exhibition Hall (4th floor, booth number M620) during 4th – 8th June, 2013 with a whole range of innovative products. Thermaltake Group warmly presents a spectacular e-Sports and digital entertainment festival to worldwide users, welcome to our booth and discover the latest technologies and trends! During COMPUTEX Taipei 2013, Thermaltake Group will celebrate the Asia premier together with BMW Designworks USA for the Level 10 M headset. World-class technology and new design ideas with unprecedented aesthetics and e-Sports culture which break beyond conventional boundaries are to be featured by Tt eSPORTS, a division of Thermaltake Group and BMW Designworks USA at the opening ceremony on 4 th of June at the COMPUTE...



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G.SKILL Hosts Official OC World Record Stage at Computex 2013

- In attempt to smash OC world records with G.SKILL’s latest DDR3 Memory, 4th Gen Intel® Core™ unlocked processor and Z87 motherboards. Taipei, Taiwan – 22th May 2013 – G.SKILL International Co. Ltd., the world’s leading manufacturer of extreme performance memory and superior solid-state storage, partners with Intel, ASUS, EVGA, GIGABYTE and MSI for a G.SKILL Official OC World Record Stage at Computex 2013, Nangang Exhibition Center – Booth IO118. Please enjoy the event teaser: http://youtu.be/WjSrTw_MYm4 G.SKILL aims to take the latest G.SKILL extreme performance DDR3 memory to a whole new level; sets to break numerous overclocking world records using the upcoming 4th Gen Intel® Core™ unlocked processor and Z87 motherboards. Gathering the world’s finest overclockers from around the globe including Australia, Japan, Singapore, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan and the United States, G.SKILL is ready to claim “The world’s fastest memory manufacturer” title once again. Live stream broadcast & Instant Score Update For those who aren’t in Taipei for the biggest overclocking event this year, G.SKILL will be featuring a live stream video for worldwide audiences via G.SKILL website and Hwbot.org during Computex week. Hwbot.org will also be setting up a specific G.SKILL page for the professional overclockers to update their live benchmark results during event. Please refer to the following link: http://www.hwbot.org/competition/gskill_computex_2013



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Genius GX Gaming Series, Hybrid Peripherals Debut at COMPUTEX 2013

Visit the Genius Booth at Nangang Exhibition Hall, 4F #L0631A Genius today announces that they will be attending COMPUTEX Taipei 2013 from June 4 to June 8, 2013 in Taipei, Taiwan. Genius is extending an invitation to all COMPUTEX attendees to visit their booth (#L0631A Nangang Exhibition Hall 4F) and get a hands-on experience with the latest product offerings. Genius has had a reputation for combining the functions of multiple peripherals into one sleek form factor. Recent innovations include the Ring Series: Ring Presenter, Ring Mouse 2 and Ring Pointer, which unite the functionality of a mouse and/or presenter into the form of a ring. Continuing this trend, Genius will display a new line of hybrid peripherals at their booth. Products in this line will include: Energy Mouse, a wireless mouse acting as a power bank with a 2400mAh lithium polymer battery allowing users to charge their mobile devices Speaker Mouse, a mouse that doubles as a 2.1 speaker system adding more sound to a PC system or mobile device Cam Mouse, a mouse that becomes a camera with QR code scanning functions, instant upload and more Traveler D6600, a wireless mouse that lets users switch mouse control between two different computers with a press of a button Transbar, a portable Bluetooth 2.1 speaker system that doubles as a stand and works with all sizes of tablet PCs Two New Additions to the Award Winning GX Gaming Series GX Gaming Gila mouse, a 2013 CES Innovations Award winner, as well as a 2013 COM...



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Nanoxia goes Computex 2013

Meet us at the Computex 2013 Last year during Computex we introduced the first models of our Next Generation PC-case series. In the last twelve months, the Deep Silence 1 and Deep Silence 2 cases received countless awards from leading hardware magazines all over the world. And not only that: Our products are already available from Asia to Europe and from America to Australia – Nanoxia is present everywhere. Since last year we added a new fan series to our portfolio and we introduced a range of high quality sleeved cables but there is much more to come very soon! Makes you wonder what we will have in store for the Computex in 2013, doesn’t it? Hence, you are cordially invited to join us in the Nangang Exhibition Hall at Booth I0431a from June, 4th to June 8th to find out for yourself. We promise you an impressive range of new products… We would very much appreciate if you could schedule an appointment up ahead. It is our wish to offer you the best possible presentation of our products. So please contact us, so we can make sure we have sufficient time to show you all the new products or to discuss possible business opportunities with you.   Meet us at the Computex 2013



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Experience BitFenix at Computex 2013

(BitFenix Design Lab, May 13, 2013) – Today, BitFenix is proud to announce its presence at Computex Taipei 2013. Recognized as Asia’s largest technology tradeshow, BitFenix will be at the Nangang Exhibition Hall‘s Booth J0409ain full force to show off the latest innovative BitFenix designs. With the aim of bringing clean and modern styling to computer hardware, BitFenix has created a multitude of product designs geared towards gamers and PC enthusiasts alike. This philosophy has brought forth several iconic designs, including the futuristic Colossus, the rugged yet elegant Survivor, and the streamlined Shinobi. In 2013, BitFenix fans will be introduced to several all-new designs, including Ronin, Shadow, and Comrade, filling out an already impressive gaming case lineup. The BitFenix design philosophy extended to the realm of small form factor and living room PCs with the introduction of the blockbuster Prodigy mini-ITX chassis in 2012. This compact yet robust case brought high-end hardware compatibility to the mini-ITX platform, igniting a torrent of high-octane mini-ITX builds in the hardware community, and winning multiple awards and polls around the world as the favorite in small form factor chassis. At Computex 2013, showgoers will not only catch a glimpse of the newest member of the Prodigy family, but also see an entirely new lineup of cases designed to push the limits of what people can expect from SFF. 2013 will be another milestone for BitFenix, ...



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ModSynergy 10-Year Celebration Contest!

ModSynergy is celebrating 10-years of being online, the opening of our new Facebook page, and the promotion of our Twitter page. We’re also celebrating in anticipation to our 300th review! Now and leading up to our 300th review, we’ll be having contests, firstly for our home country of Canada, and secondly for our American and International readers. These contests are a way of saying THANK YOU for your endless support! With both our Facebook and Twitter pages, you will be able to see and view the latest reviews on ModSynergy from the moment they are posted, faster than ever before. You’ll also be able to see the latest product press releases from within the industry, have the chance to interact with us, and win prizes in future events. We hope you join us in making this a successful launch! In order to successfully enter your name in the running of the following prizes provided by Samsung Canada QA-LAB and ModSynergy, please complete the following steps. Failure to comply with the rules will result in automatic disqualification. It should be simple enough! 1. Like our Facebook Page here, and post something on our wall (you can say anything, for example, the product you’d like us to review next). 2. Like our Twitter Page here, and follow us 3. Like the Samsung Canada Facebook page here Contest ends May 23, 2013. Check back here (or on your Facebook) for the names of the winners. This contest is open to residents of Canada ONLY. Good luck to all! &nbs...



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Thermaltake receives prestigious “COMPUTEX d&i Awards 2013” for the 6th time!

Taipei, Taiwan – May 2, 2013 – World famous “COMPUTEX d&i award 2013” recently announced the recipients this year, ever since “COMPUTEX d&i awards” established, Thermaltake receives this honor every year since the d&i award started in 6 years ago! Standing out among 254 works from 7 countries this year, the jury comprising some of the world’s leading design experts crowned the one-off Thermaltake Urban S41 mid-tower Chassis and Tt eSPORTS CRONOS Gaming Headset as winners! Both products reached the high specifications of the iF design award, including the Degree of innovation, Design quality, Finish, Ergonomics, Environmental impact, Brand value & branding, total of 11 criteria. With the ultimate productivity to fulfill users’ different needs, Thermaltake managed to show its leadership in the entertainment and technology industry.   Thermaltake Urban S41 mid-tower Chassis-Simple yet Elegant Urban S41, one of the latest chassis Thermaltake recently launched, has a minimalistic appearance design concept by using a large aluminum metal brushed door front panel, unified top panel and heighten footstands to keep the appearance simple and elegant. With the aid of internal silent foams will guarantee the system has a near silent operation. Further, it has equipped with four USB ports including two USB 3.0 ports, HDD docking station, innovative tool-less drive bays, excessive fans and retained with grommet holes ready to support liquid coolin...



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Big things are happening at iBUYPOWER

iBUYPOWER’s mission is to provide a complete computing solution to meet the needs of our surrounding community and customers nationwide.



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Rosewill® Announces Strategic Distribution Partnership with ASI

City of Industry, CA – Rosewill®, one of the leading manufacturers of computer hardware and the recipient of multiple awarding computer cases, power supplies, PC gaming peripherals, and accessories has struck a strategic distribution agreement with ASI Corp., one of the largest distribution leaders of computer components and peripheral products. With 10 locations within the U.S., 3 in Canada, and 3 in Mexico, ASI Corp. will carry a wide variety of award winning Rosewill® products from computer cases, power supplies, networking, cables, and computer accessories ranging from entry, mid, and high end level products.  “We are very excited to work with ASI Corp,” says Daniel Hu, President of Rosewill®. “There is a growing demand for computer hardware and accessories and with the agreement with ASI Corp, we will be able extend our reach, continue to meet demand, and focus on the technology to further improve our products.”  “We’re very pleased with the addition of Rosewill as part of our diverse and expanding product line up at ASI. Rosewill is a unique company dedicated to quality and committed to providing the highest levels of customer support for their entire product portfolio including networking, enclosures, and power supplies.” said Cathy Wang, ASI Vice President of Product Management.  With ASI’s 25+ years of experience and Rosewill’s fast paced growth, it is mutually beneficial for both companies and great for the end users as it allows Rosewil...



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GIGABYTE Announces ‘Dig for Victory’ Contest Winner

GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY Co. Ltd., a leading manufacturer of motherboards and graphics cards, today announces the winner of its latest overclocking competition, the GIGABYTE ‘Dig for Victory’ contest, an open overclocking contest hosted at HWBOT.org. Running from March 13th to April 12th 2013, the GIGABYTE ’Dig for Victory’ overclocking contest consisted of two stages centered on the new 3DMark from Futuremark.   Dig for Victory – Contest Rules and Stages Stage 1: 3DMark Cloud Gate – Any AMD Trinity APU Stage 2: 3DMark Fire Strike – Any AMD Bulldozer CPU + any AMD 5000 Series GPU   Dig for Victory – Contest Winner Stage 1: Xtreme Addict (Poland) – 9352 marks Stage 2: Xtreme Addict (Poland) – 4830 marks   The GIGABYTE Dig for Victory contest was open to all HWBOT members. For more details, competition rules and standings, please visit the Dig for Victory contest page at HWBOT.org. http://hwbot.org/competition/gbt_dig_for_victory Here is the set up the the winner Xtreme Addict did to win:



 
 
 
 
 
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Interview with Crucial

Introduction: As part of our ongoing efforts to connect with industry players in the tech world, we reached out to interview some of the premier manufacturers who might be able to educate us on various aspects of the tech industry. Recently we had the pleasure to speak with Crucial. They gave us the opportunity to hold a question and answer session on their newest technology, (like the Crucial M500 SSD). We also discussed the direction of the company, and other technologies we might see in the near future. Before we jump into the Q & A, below is a bit of history about the company itself, including a video. At Crucial.com, we know memory. We research it. Test it. Stock it. And we’ll even replace it. We’re among the first ones to get a new platform, OS, motherboard, or killer game and we waste no time putting it to the test. We sit in dark rooms reading benchmark scores. We spend hours installing and uninstalling memory modules into motherboard after motherboard… We don’t get tired. We never cut corners. We break our backs to get your upgrade out the door in a flash. And we support our products—and customers—every step of the way. Crucial.com has been serving its customers for nearly 15 years. And we use our expertise to make it easy for our customers to find the right upgrade. Our award-winning online applications—the Crucial Memory Advisor™ tool and the Crucial® System Scanner—take the guesswork out of giving new life to your computer...



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Join and Win PowerColor Graphics Cards

  1. ELIGIBILITY This contest is open to all legal residents of Canada (excluding Quebec), Malaysia, and the Member States of the European Union (Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom), and the United States of America (excluding Florida, New York, Rhode Island, and the US Territories of Guam, Puerto Rico, and the US Virgin Islands)who have reached the age of majority in their Country of residence. Employees and retirees of the contest organizers and their affiliates, associates, representatives, advertising and promotional agencies and members of the immediate family of these employees and retirees or any person with whom they are domiciled are not eligible to enter or win the Contest. No purchase necessary. Void where prohibited.   2. TIMING Contest begins at April 15th, 2013 00:01 PST and ends at April 30th, 2013 23:59 PST. TUL’s computer will be the official time clock for the contest.   3. HOW TO ENTER Enter online by liking or already being a fan of Facebook USA page at http://www.facebook.com/Powercolorusa?fref=ts and then emailing us at contestadmin@powercolor.com with the subject “PowerColor USA Facebook Grand Opening Contest” and your complete name (First Name and Last Name), email address and you...



 
 
 
 
 
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Diamond Multimedia WPCTVPRO VideoStream Wireless USB PC to your TV

With all the content now available to us on or computers we are always looking for simple ways to share and display that content, not just from our laptops or computer screens, but also on a big screen TV. With bulky set top boxes and cable connections we can do just that. However, there are alternatives. Today I have the pleasure of reviewing a device from Diamond Multimedia that is one such alternative. We have their WPCTVPRO VideoStream Wireless USB PC to your TV device on the bench and are going to put it through its paces. The Diamond Multimedia WPCTVPRO VStream wirelessly streams HD video and internet content to your HDTV. Enjoy and share your home computer content and stream movies from your laptop from sites like Hulu®, Netflix®, Boxee, iTunes® and YouTube from the comfort of your own living room. Watch 1080P video and 6 channel HD 5.1 audio content, share pictures, presentations, office documents, web content and other types of data, on your HD display without wires. Read on and let’s see how well the VideoStream from Diamond performs on a larger size display streaming video and content without any cable limitations.



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NZXT Teams Up With Steelseries and XSplit

Los Angeles, CA – From its earliest beginnings, NZXT has created forward-thinking products with both enthusiasts and gamers in mind. Because of this, PC gaming has grown central to the development of the NZXT culture over the years. Now, NZXT is proud to announce its partnership with Steelseries and XSplit to enhance the gaming experience of its loyal customers with a special eSports package. For a limited time, all Phantom 630 purchases made through the NZXT Armory Store will receive a FREE eSports package. Available now for $179.99, the Phantom 630 is engineered to satisfy the needs of the most extreme gaming and enthusiast builds. With unrivaled customization, cable management and liquid cooling capabilities, the Phantom 630 is the ultimate chassis for the high performance gamer. Included in the eSports package is a 30% off coupon from Steelseries. This coupon takes 30% off your entire order from the Steelseries online store. As an official sponsor for some of the best gaming teams in the world, Steelseries has become a leading manufacturer of game winning peripherals and accessories. Additionally, the package also includes a 3-Month Premium XSplit License. Used by pro gamers from all around the world, XSplit is one of the premier broadcasting solutions for video game streaming. With an XSplit premium license and gaming gear from NZXT and Steelseries, you can build the ultimate battle station and game like a true pro. This offer is only valid for US customers purchasi...






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