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Intel quietly introduces the Core i3-10100F processor
Intel has quietly rolled out the 10th generation Intel Core i3-10100F processor. HEXUS regulars will already be well aware, from the nomenclature, that this is one of Intel's processors with a disabled on-board GPU ('F' suffix). However, the best feature of the new Intel Core i3-10100F can't be decoded from the name - it boasts Hyperthreading - as well as a slightly faster boost clock, and double ... Read more
2020-10-13 03:59:23
The cheapest 4K monitor right now could replace all your displays
Walmart is currently offering up the most affordable 4K monitor (that doubles as TV) on the market - even cheaper than bargain basement Amazon Prime Day displays. At just $158, the Spectre U425CV-U even undercuts most refurbished displays we've seen to date, and this one comes with a full one year warranty. It costs around $14 a year to run and uses a 42.5-inch LED panel, supported by two feet an ... Read more
2020-10-13 03:57:46
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 5G review
Samsung hopes to change everyone’s mind with the Galaxy Z Fold 2 5G, the successor to its seminal foldable. This time, Samsung’s ditched much of what made the first Fold meh, like the dinky front display and the dodgy side-notches, and smartened up the design. Good start, yes. But this is a £1,799 phone, so saying it has to be good is an understatement. To get a recommendation for anyone without ... Read more
2020-10-13 03:57:46
A Razer Edition motherboard is the cherry on top of your RGB battlestation
The final frontier for Razer in the PC space is to offer actual components, having already tackled keyboards, mice, headsets, controllers, and a range of other products (even toasters). Taking a step in that direction, Razer intends to sell a line of AM4 motherboards for AMD's Ryzen processors. This was one of the many announcements at its inaugural RazerCon event over the weekend. It is also par ... Read more
2020-10-13 03:53:37
Now that's build quality: Microsoft Surface Book takes a bullet for its owner, saving a life
Twitter user @itsExtreme_ (Aaron) reported that a Microsoft Surface Book saved his life by taking a stray bullet a tenant shot from the floor below. Aaron tweeted an image of his Surface Book after the incident. The convertible laptop was definitely worse for wear, with the bullet having penetrated the display and the mousepad. Unsurprisingly, the device no longer works. However, @itsExtreme_ ha ... Read more
2020-10-13 03:53:37
Honor MagicBook 14 with Ryzen 5 4500U review
Introduction Huawei and its subsidiary Honor have been expanding their presence in the laptop world for years now but have really hit their stride in the last 12 months. We've now covered the ultra premium Huawei MateBook X Pro 2020, the ultra powerful Huawei MateBook 14 2020 AMD, the affordable 16.1-inch Honor MagicBook Pro, and its more portable sibling - the Honor MagicBook 14 with the 12nm qu ... Read more
2020-10-12 03:52:04
COLORFUL Launches CVN Guardian and WARHALBERD DDR4 Memory Series
October 12th , 2020 Shenzhen, China – Colorful Technology Company Limited, professional manufacturer of graphics cards, motherboards, all-in-one gaming and multimedia solutions and high-performance storage, launches the CVN Guardian RGB DDR4 gaming memory for the latest AMD platforms and the WARHALBERD DDR4 memory for the 3rd generation AMD Ryzen platform and Intel desktop platforms. The COLORFUL ... Read more
2020-10-12 03:50:17
ASUS ROG Strix XG438Q 43in 120Hz Gaming Monitor Review
The XG438Q is based around a VA panel, with the usual characteristics of this technology. It has very high 4,000:1 contrast, and quite high 450cd/m2 brightness. On the downside, the pixel response is 4ms gray-to-gray, which is par for the course for VA. Brightness and contrast are sufficient to enable HDR-10 support, with the ability to display 90 per cent DCI-P3 gamut to go with it. Since this i ... Read more
2020-10-12 03:50:17
AMD Zen 3 Ryzen 5000 Price, Specs, Release Date, Performance, All We Know
AMD has officially announced that the Zen 3 architecture will land this year and outlined the new Ryzen 5000 models, setting the stage for a new wave of powerful chips based upon a newer version of AMD's most successful architecture to date. The new Zen 3 microarchitecture will power AMD's full lineup of next-gen chips, including the Ryzen 5000 "Vermeer" desktop processors that will soon ... Read more
2020-10-12 03:44:20
Acer Chromebook Spin 713 review: You can't get a better Chromebook than this for $629
For most of the last few weeks, I’ve been using an Acer Chromebook Spin 713 review unit. I was impressed by this convertible Chromebook just from the first impressions. And now? Everyday usage has confirmed my initial experience: I don’t think you can buy a better Chrome OS laptop for $629. To help explain why, let me share a little perspective. My daily driver is the predecessor to this laptop, ... Read more
2020-10-12 03:44:20