ASRock Rolls Out The Phantom Gaming Radeon 550

ASRock Phantom Gaming Radeon 550 2G

ASRock Phantom Gaming Radeon 550 2G

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ASRock has silently added a new member to its Phantom Gaming family. The Phantom Gaming Radeon 550 2G serves as an entry-level graphics card for consumers that don't want to be confined to integrated graphics.

The Phantom Gaming Radeon 550 2G sports a dual-slot design and measures 169.58 x 130.89 x 42.05mm. It employs a

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MSI's Optix MAG161 is a 240Hz Mobile LCD Screen

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CES is around the corner, and one thing that stood out on the trade show's awards page is MSI’s Optix MAG161. This is a mobile display, with a 15.6-inch, 240Hz panel, which should allow for some pretty sweet on-the-go gaming with a strong rig hooked up to it.

At the time of writing though, few details are available. The display comes with a folding stand and is


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Eurocom Will Let You Spec a Core i9-9900KS in its X4C and X7C Notebooks

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If you don’t fear heavy laptops and prioritize performance over mobility, there's a new Eurocom you may want to consider. As spotted by Anandtech , the company is integrating Intel’s latest gaming chip, the Core i9-9900KS into its notebooks.

More specifically, those models are its X4C and X7C notebooks. We’re curious how much of the time Eurocom’s machines will be able to keep these chips at their

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Windows 10 20H1 Reaches the Insider Program's Slow Ring

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Microsoft announced yesterday that Slow ring members of the Windows Insider Program were being moved over to the Windows 10 20H1 development branch. That means almost all of the company's pre-release testers are using the next major version of Windows 10, which is expected to arrive during the first half of 2020.

Slow ring members shouldn't have been too surprised by this change. Microsoft said multiple times that it was moving them to the Windows 1


Nvidia's Latest GeForce Game Ready Driver is Optimized for Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order

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It’s time again for Nvidia to release its latest game-ready driver – version 441.20 WHQL. This driver is optimized for the latest Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order , and comes in a mere week after the last Game Ready driver , which supported Red Dead Redemption II .

This driver release is also adding support for Stormland , an open-world VR shooter.

Nvidia’s Game Ready drivers are meant to ensure higher stability and performance than you would obtain


AMD Ryzen 9 3900 Review: a Taste of Eco Mode

Our Verdict

The Ryzen 9 3900 offers incredible performance-per-watt within a friendlier 65W TDP envelope, which equates to less power consumption and lighter cooling requirements.

For

  • Low power consumption
  • Less thermal output
  • PCIe 4.0 interface
  • Overclocking support

Against

  • Only available in pre-built systems
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Plugable Thunderbolt 3 NVMe External SSD Review: Extreme Speed, Lower Price

Our Verdict

Plugable’s new Thunderbolt 3 NVMe external SSD offers great performance at a price undercuts the competition by hundreds of dollars. It's an excellent value, but there are some compromises that come with that cheaper price tag.

For

  • High-performance
  • Good looks and cooling
  • Competitive pricing
  • Up to 2TB capacities

Against

  • Short integrated cable

High-bit-rate video consumes large amounts of space pretty quickly and make getting your video on and off your storage

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Microsoft Surface Pro X Review: We’re Just Not Compatible

Our Verdict

The Microsoft Surface Pro X is a beautiful piece of hardware, but it’s Windows 10 app compatibility issues and price make it hard to swallow.

For

  • Gorgeous design
  • Easily replaceable SSD
  • Bright 3:2 display

Against

  • Serious app compatibility issues
  • No headphone jack
  • Too expensive
  • Performance is so-so

It’s a new era for the Microsoft Surface Pro. For the first time since the 2012-era Microsoft Surface RT , the company is back with an ARM design and LTE support. The Surface

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Seagate Announces Thunderbolt 3 Gaming Dock and New FireCuda SSDs

Seagate is blazing up a firestorm with the release of two new storage products for gamers, a new gaming dock, and a PCIe 4.0 x4 FireCuda SSD. The company is also refreshing a few of the other SSDs in its lineup, too.

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FireCuda Gaming Dock

Seagate’s FireCuda Gaming Dock is a high-end gaming hub that integrates a docking station and external storage into one device. It’s meant to be a perfect fit for laptop gamers who aren’t

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How to Turn a Windows 10 PC into a Wireless Display

The Windows 10 Wireless Display feature expands the versatility of your PC while extending your visual workspace. You can connect your PC as a wireless display to receive video from tablets, phones, or other Windows 10 PCs. It allows you to transform your PC into an additional monitor for projects where you need more screen coverage.

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1. Click the Action Center icon on the lower right-hand corner of your taskbar.

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