January 2016 - Overclockers

G.SKILL Announces New DDR4-3200MHz 128GB (16GBx8) Memory Kit

January 29, 2016 John Nester 2

G.Skill has just announce their latest addition to their already impressive line of DDR4 Memory. The Ripjaws V series now boasts a 128GB (16GBx8) memory kit designed for the x99 platform.

15 Case Fans Tested: Ultimate 140 mm Roundup

January 29, 2016 Ed Hume 61

One question which frequently turns up on forums, “What’s the best fan?”, but even that question is too broad. Let’s tighten our focus to 140 mm case fans. They can move air through your case and stay reasonably quiet while they are doing that. So let’s look at a bunch.

Mushkin STRIKER 480GB SATA III SSD Review

January 28, 2016 Bartosz Waluk Comments Off

Today’s review will be based on the latest STRIKER SSD series in 480GB SATA III version. It’s one of the new products which was on display at CES a couple of weeks ago.

Cryorig R1 Ultimate Heatsink Review

January 27, 2016 Ed Hume 1

Cryorig has an “ultimate” heatsink for us: the Cryorig R1 Ultimate. This heatsink is full of advanced technology, and it uses two 140 x 25 mm fans and tandem fin-stack towers. Ultimate, indeed. But does all of this give us the ultimate in cooling experience? Only one way to find out. We will explore the heck out of this heatsink.

Fractal Design Launches Define Nano S ITX Case

January 18, 2016 Matt Ring 1

Fractal Design just released details on a new small form factor chassis with an emphasis on “design” of course (it’s in the name) and quiet operation. The Define Nano S is compatible with ITX motherboards and even has space for a water cooling setup. This sleek case would look great next to an entertainment center.

G.SKILL Trident Z 16GB DDR4-3400 CL16 Memory Review

January 18, 2016 Bartosz Waluk 6

A couple of weeks ago on Overclockers we posted a review of a great performing G.SKILL Trident Z 16GB DDR4-3200 memory. Today we wish to present a higher frequency memory kit from the same G.SKILL series – Trident Z 16GB DDR4-3400 CL16. After such good reviews of DDR4-3200 kit, we have high expectations regarding this faster version of Trident Z. Let’s not make this introduction any longer as I’m sure all wish to see what the Trident Z 16GB DDR4-3400 memory kit has to offer.

G.SKILL Expands Mechanical Gaming Keyboard Family with KM780R Models

January 17, 2016 John Nester 0

G.Skill just announced an expansion to their mechanical gaming keyboard family. The Ripjaws KM780R RGB and MX models are revised versions of their very successful KM780 series keyboards and features everything you already love about the original minus the extra gaming keycaps, puller tool, and keycap box. Because G.Skill is not including these accessories in the re-release they are able to reduce the price.

I-Venstar S406 Waterproof Bluetooth Speaker Review

January 15, 2016 John Nester 0

Today’s review is of the I-VENSTAR S406 high quality Bluetooth speaker. I-VENSTAR (A.K.A. VENSTAR) is a company which is becoming pretty well known for producing quality Bluetooth speakers. In this review we will attempt to test the S406’s capabilities as well as their claims of waterproof and dustproof. Let’s see what it has to offer, shall we?

CES 2016: MSI Shows Off Vortex Mini PC, AIO Desktop PC and more!

January 14, 2016 Joe Shields 1

Our next stop in the long tour of CES 2016 was with MSI. MSI had a lot of great things to show and even won a few awards for these devices. We will show you their Vortex mini PC, the Gaming 27XT 6QE AIO Desktop PC, GT72 TS Tobii laptop, and more!

AMD Cuts Price of Nano Graphics Card to $499

January 14, 2016 Matt Ring 12

Price drops are always welcome news to consumers, unless you were an early adopter and paid the full launch price of $649 for the AMD Nano GPU. If you held out until now, you are in luck as AMD just slashed the price to $499.