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NVIDIA Releases New GeForce GPU Drivers to Add 23% More Performance

NVIDIA GeForce GPU Drivers 436.02

NVIDIA releases an unexpected GeForce GPU drivers update, version 436.02, in Gamerscom 2019. It includes a series of optimizations for popular games, as well as several new beta features.



According to NVIDIA, user will have up to 23% better framerates than previous drivers in those games. Apex Legends and Forza Horizon 4 get the most improvements in performance with around 10% to 20% across different resolutions and graphics cards, while both Battlefield V, Strange Brigade and World War Z are under 10%.

NVIDIA also introduces Ultra-Low Latency mode, GPU Integer Scaling and Freestyle Sharpening Filter to the public. All features are currently in beta only. Similar to AMD Radeon Anti-Lag, the Ultra-Low Latency mode reduces the number of frames in the render queue and improves on input latency by up to 33%. For Turing-based GPUs, Integer Scaling is able to upscale old lower-resolution retro games, for modern displays.

For more information, you can check out the release notes or download the GeForce drivers at NVIDIA’s website.

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Unboxing and Review of Kingston KC2000 1TB PCIe NVMe SSD

Kingston KC2000 PCIe NVMe SSD

Kingston recently releases the KC2000 NVMe SSD, which was first introduced in CES 2019, to replace the older KC1000 as the high-end solid-state storage in the lineup. It is packed with the latest memory controller from Silicon Motion and NAND flash from Toshiba.



Specifications

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The Kingston KC2000 SSD is available only in M.2 2280 form factor. There are four capacities to choose from, from 250 GB to 2 TB.

The drive transfers data through a PCIe 3.0×4 interface. It is advertised to reach sequential read/write speeds of up to 3200 MB/s and 2200 MB/s. All models have a MTBF of 2 million hours and have endurance ratings from 150 TBW to 1200 TBW. The SSD is provided with a 5-year warranty.

Unboxing

Kingston KC2000 PCIe NVMe SSD

The packaging design of the KC2000 SSD is very similar to the UV500 series (its review here). The drive can be seen through the plastic window. You can find the model name, capacity and the 5-year warranty at the front. Not much are found on the back, except for the product sticker. The part number of our particular 1 TB unit is SKC2000M8/1000G.

Kingston KC2000 PCIe NVMe SSD

The KC2000 SSD is secured in the center of a black plastic tray. You get a set of activation key for the Acronis True Image HD software, which can be used to clone/backup your operating system and files.

Kingston KC2000 PCIe NVMe SSD

Kingston KC2000 PCIe NVMe SSD

The KC2000 SSD does not come with any heatsink or enclosure. Both sides of the printed circuit board (PCB) are tightly packed with components. The sticker on the top contains all the related product information, such as capacity, model number and serial number.

Kingston KC2000 PCIe NVMe SSD

Removing the sticker reveals the brain of the drive. Unlike most PCIe 3.0×4 NVMe SSDs in the market, the KC2000 is equipped with the Silicon Motion SM2262EN 8-channel memory controller, instead of the Phison PS5012-E12. It is also one of the first SSDs to feature the 96-Layer 3D TLC NAND flash (BiCS4) from Toshiba. Most chips are directly packaged by Kingston, including the two DDR3L DRAM modules (D2516EC4BXGJD).

As with other recently released SSDs from Kingston, the KC2000 has 256-bit AES hardware-based encryption to provide end-to-end protection against unwanted access. It supports a wide variety of security standards and software, like Microsoft Windows eDrive and TCG Opal 2.0.

Kingston KC2000 PCIe NVMe SSD

A M.2 connector (M key) is used to connect the SSD to the motherboard. The PCIe 3.0×4 interface can theoretically handle a maximum bandwidth of 32 GT/s or 3.94 GB/s.



Review

Testing Methodology

To test the performance of the solid-state drive, we use four well-established storage benchmarking software. They are CrystalDiskMark, ATTO Disk Benchmark, AS SSD Benchmark, as well as HD Tune Pro.

CrystalDiskMark can measure both sequential and random 4KB read/write speeds with a queue depth of 32. ATTO Disk Benchmark can test how the drive performs across different transfer block sizes, mostly in a sequential environment. AS SSD Benchmark can provide both normal read/write speed and the IOPS performance of the drive. HD Tune Pro can be used to simulate a large file transfer of up to 100 GB.

We also recorded the time to copy three files of 10 GB, 500 MB and 250 MB from a RAM disk to the SSD, to simulate a real-world situation.

Performance

Kingston KC2000 PCIe NVMe SSD

The KC2000 was able to reach the marketed sequential performance in CrystalDiskMark, maxing out at over 3250 MB/s in read and 2250 MB/s in write. It did reasonably in random 4K operations with queue depth at 32, dropping to around 410 MB/s and 280 MB/s. Standard SATA-based SSDs often sits at under 300 MB/s.

Kingston KC2000 PCIe NVMe SSDOverall numbers decreased marginally in AS SSD Benchmark. Sequential read/write speeds topped at 2760 MB/s and 2010 MB/s respectively. The random 4K performance improved to around 1350 MB/s with increased queue depth to 64 (4K-64THRD).

Kingston KC2000 PCIe NVMe SSD

IOPS number represents how well a drive handles random input and output operations. The KC2000 SSD got a score of 4248. It achieved 349529 IOPS in read and 346797 IOPS in write.

Kingston KC2000 PCIe NVMe SSD

The read/write speeds started to stabilize in ATTO Disk Benchmark, when the file sizes were larger than 128 KB. It could maintain over 3000 MB/s in read and 2200 MB/s in write.

Kingston KC2000 PCIe NVMe SSD

The KC2000 SSD did extremely well in HD Tune Pro, simulating a 100 GB file transfer. Normally, a solid-state drive cannot sustain the maximum write speed over the whole period of transmission, after the internal SLC and DRAM cache was filled. Surprisingly, the KC2000 managed to stay fast, hovering around 2000 MB/s in write.

Kingston KC2000 PCIe NVMe SSD

We transferred three files, sized around 15 GB in total, from a RAM disk to the KC2000 SSD in our real-world test. It took 6.16 seconds to complete. Speed dropped to around 1.7 GB/s. Data was still written to the internal SLC and DRAM cache.

Comparison

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Compared to other NVMe SSDs we tested, the KC2000 was a certainly fast drive, but lagged behind in raw numbers than the Genesis Xtreme (its review here). The combination of the SMI SM2262EN controller and 96-Layer 3D NAND flash matched the performance in sequential read with the PS5012-E12, but was 700 MB/s to 800 MB/s slower in write. We saw similar issues in random 4K operations as well.

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What the KC2000 shines may be its ability to write large files at greater speeds for much longer than other drives. It was 41.2% better than the Genesis Xtreme, reaching over 2100 MB/s. It would save a huge amount of time, if you need to constantly transfer big files at over 50 GB, like videos and games data.

Conclusion

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The Kingston KC2000 SSD was the best performer in most of our tests. It did decently in sequential speeds, but fall behind other NVMe SSDs with the Phison PS5012-E12 controller. Writing small files in burst is not the strong suit of the KC2000, but large file transfer. It was able to sustain over 2000 MB/s with little fluctuations, more than 40% better than the Genesis Xtreme.

The addition of a series of security features, e.g TCG Opal 2.0 and Windows eDrive support, makes the KC2000 suitable for more data-critical applications and business use. Combined with the incredible large files write speed, it would be a great option for professionals, such as video editors.

The KC2000 is provided with a 5-year warranty, and our 1 TB model costs around $230 USD to $250 USD at the moment of this review. Compared to high-end NVMe SSDs in the market, they are priced around $160 USD to $190 USD, such as the Samsung 970 EVO and Western Digital WD Black SN750. The KC2000 is not particularly affordable in this aspect. However, if you can utilize the solid write performance/potential for large files, the KC2000 is still a reliable and worthwhile choice.

You can purchase the SSD from your local/online resellers or the links below from Amazon and Newegg.


Thanks Kingston for providing us the SSD for review. (Review Sample)

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Unboxing and Review of Asura Genesis Xtreme 1TB PCIe NVMe SSD

Asura Genesis Xtreme PCIe NVMe SSD

Asura is a new company founded in September 2018, aiming to sell tech products with quality, performance and reliability in mind. Their first entry to the market is a high-end PCIe NVMe SSD, called Genesis Xtreme. It comes with a RGB-enabled enclosure, which also doubles as a heatsink. How well did the drive perform in our benchmarks? Let’s find out.



Specifications

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The Asura Genesis Xtreme SSD utilizes a PCIe 3.1×4 interface and NVMe protocol version 1.3 to transfer data. It should have slightly better power management and performance, compared to PCIe 3.0 drives. Asura only offers the SSD in M.2 2280 form factor, with a total of four capacities, from 256 GB to 2 TB.

The SSD is advertised to reach sequential read/write speeds of up to 3400 MB/s and 3000 MB/s. Smaller-capacity drives will have lower performance. All models have a MTBF of about 1.8 million hours and rated endurance of 380 TBW to 3115 TBW. A 7-year warranty is provided.

Unboxing

Asura Genesis Xtreme PCIe NVMe SSD

We are fortunate to receive one of the “Influencer Boxes” from Asura as our review sample. The retail packaging will be different. The Asura Genesis Xtreme SSD is packed inside a fancy hard cardboard box with a plastic window on top. The drive is secured and protected by a piece of foam in the center. The whole unboxing experience has some resemblance to a luxury watch.

Asura Genesis Xtreme PCIe NVMe SSDThere are three cards about our review sample, showcasing the features and specifications of the Genesis Xtreme.

Asura Genesis Xtreme PCIe NVMe SSD

Asura surprised us by including a branded power bank inside the box, along with USB Type-A to Type-C/Micro USB/Lightning cables. It has a decently-sized 5000 mAh battery, which is enough to charge up any smartphone one or two times. Please be reminded that the retail version will not have the portable battery inside.

Asura Genesis Xtreme PCIe NVMe SSD

Asura Genesis Xtreme PCIe NVMe SSD

One of the key features of the Genesis Xtreme SSD is the cool-looking external casing, which acts as both the heatsink and LED diffusers. The drive is completely covered, except for the M.2 connector and mounting screw hole. You can see the “Asura” texts and logos engraved on the top and bottom metal plate.

Asura Genesis Xtreme PCIe NVMe SSD

The enclosure is held by two tiny screws and is user-removable. It can be separated into two aluminum plates and two plastic LED diffusers. You can see that thermal pads are placed on top of the memory controllers and NAND flash chips to transfer heat to the metal plates. The translucent plastic on the sides would allow the RGB lighting to shine through.

The casing adds a few millimeters of thickness to the bottom of the SSD, that may interfere with your motherboard’s M.2 slot. Asura will include a small screwdriver and a couple additional screws in the retail packaging for users to manually install/re-install the heatsink, which is a nice touch.

Asura Genesis Xtreme PCIe NVMe SSD

Similar to other high-performance NVMe SSDs in the market, the Genesis Xtreme is equipped with the Phison PS5012-E12 memory controller and Toshiba’s 64-Layer 3D TLC NAND flash (BiCS3), as well as DDR4 DRAM cache chips from SK hynix (H5AN4G8NBJR). Both sides of the printed circuit board (PCB) are covered with components for our 1 TB unit.

There are a total of 13 RGB LEDs directly mounted on the PCB of the Genesis Xtreme. Three are located on the top, while the rest sit at the bottom.

Asura Genesis Xtreme PCIe NVMe SSD

The Asura Genesis Xtreme SSD is plugged into the motherboard via a M.2 connector (M key). The PCIe 3.1×4 interface has a theoretical bandwidth of 32 GT/s or 3.94 GB/s.



Review

Testing Methodology

To test the performance of the solid-state drive, we use four well-established storage benchmarking software. They are CrystalDiskMark, ATTO Disk Benchmark, AS SSD Benchmark, as well as HD Tune Pro.

CrystalDiskMark can measure both sequential and random 4KB read/write speeds with a queue depth of 32. ATTO Disk Benchmark can test how the drive performs across different transfer block sizes, mostly in a sequential environment. AS SSD Benchmark can provide both normal read/write speed and the IOPS performance of the drive. HD Tune Pro can be used to simulate a large file transfer of up to 100 GB.

We also recorded the time to copy three files of 10 GB, 500 MB and 250 MB from a RAM disk to the SSD, to simulate a real-world situation.

Performance

Asura Genesis Xtreme PCIe NVMe SSD

In CrystalDiskMark, the Genesis Xtreme performed as advertised, if not better in sequential operations. It achieved sequential read/write speeds at around 3460 MB/s and 3050 MB/s. Random 4K with queue depth at 32 dropped to 490 MB/s in read and 430 MB/s in write. Most SATA-based SSDs topped out under 300 MB/s in similar situation.

Asura Genesis Xtreme PCIe NVMe SSD

Results in AS SSD Benchmark decreased slightly. Sequential read/write speeds were at 2875 MB/s and 2748 MB/s respectively. Increasing the queue depth to 64 (4K-64THRD) raised the performance to over 1700 MB/s.

Asura Genesis Xtreme PCIe NVMe SSD

IOPS number represents how well a drive handles random input and output operations. The Genesis Xtreme obtained a score of 5451 in the benchmark. It achieved 467071 IOPS and 445051 IOPS in random 4K read/write.

Asura Genesis Xtreme PCIe NVMe SSD

In ATTO Disk Benchmark, the drive started to hit over 3000 MB/s in read and write, when the test file size was at around 128 KB. The read/write speeds stabilized at around 3300 MB/s and 3050 MB/s.

Asura Genesis Xtreme PCIe NVMe SSD

We used HD Tune Pro to simulate a large 100 GB file transfer to the Genesis Xtreme SSD. We saw some fluctuations in read performance for the first 50 GB of data, which speed jumped between 1000 MB/s and 3000 MB/s. It calmed down at 3000 MB/s afterwards.

The maximum write speed topped out at about 2750 MB/s for the first 25 GB of data. After the internal SLC and DRAM cache was overloaded, the files had to be written straight to the 3D TLC NAND flash. It fell considerably to 1000 MB/s, which was sustained throughout the rest of the transfer.

Asura Genesis Xtreme PCIe NVMe SSD

In our real-world test, three files of about 15 GB in size were transferred from a RAM disk to the Genesis Xtreme. It took the SSD about 5.73 seconds to complete, with speed at around 1.9 GB/s. The SLC and DRAM cache was still functioning as expected.

Comparison

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The Genesis Xtreme outshined all SATA-based and NVMe SSDs we tested so far in CrystalDiskMark and AS SSD Benchmark. It topped the chart in sequential read and write speeds. It had better random 4K performance (queue depth at 32 and 64), compared to the KINGMAX PX3480 with the same PS5012-E12 controller.

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The Genesis Xtreme fell behind the Kingston KC2000 (its review here) in HD Tune Pro. It was 41.2% slower in write than the KC2000, at 1245.6 MB/s. It cannot sustain a higher write speed, when the SLC and DRAM cache was saturated by the 100 GB files.

RGB Lighting

Out of the box, the Genesis Xtreme will cycle all colors whenever it is powered. It is only compatible with GIGABYTE Fusion. Asura does not provide a custom software to control the onboard RGB LEDs at the moment. If you have motherboard from other manufacturers, it will be quite hard to change the lighting effects to match the rest of the system. Fortunately, the default effect looks astonishing with vivid colors and smooth transitions.

It would be fantastic, if Asura can support more motherboards’ RGB software in the future, like the ASUS Aura Sync and MSI Mystic Light. At least, users should have the option to turn off the RGB LEDs.

Conclusion

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The Asura Genesis Xtreme SSD did exceptionally well in our benchmarks, and had one of the best performance we have seen. It is easy for the drive to reach sequential read/write speeds of over 3000 MB/s consistently. Although it trailed behind the Kingston KC2000 in writing extremely large files, 1200 MB/s was still three to four times faster than traditional SATA-based SSDs.

The integrated enclosure offers some cooling capabilities and the RGB lighting. The SSD’s temperature hovered around 60°C to 70°C under heavy load, which is acceptable. The lack of supported software to control the RGB lighting effects is a real bummer, but the 13 LEDs do provide bright and vivid colors.

The Asura Genesis Xtreme comes with a long 7-year warranty. The prices of SSDs fluctuate a lot from time to time. Our 1 TB model costs $189.99 USD, 256 GB for $74.99 USD, 512 GB for $104.99 USD and 2 TB for $389.99 USD (MSRP). Other 1 TB NVMe SSDs with similar advertised performance, such as the ADATA XPG SX8200 Pro and Samsung 970 EVO, costs around $140 USD to $170 USD. But they do not feature any heatsink, RGB lighting and often have a shorter 3-year or 5-year warranty. If you want a solidly-built, high-performance NVMe SSD, the Genesis Xtreme may worth your consideration.

You can purchase the SSD from your local/online resellers or the links below from Amazon and Newegg.


Thanks Asura for providing us the SSD for review. (Review Sample)

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Kingston Releases New Entry-Level A2000 NVMe SSD

Kingston A2000 NVMe SSD
Photo from Kingston

Kingston first showed the A2000 NVMe SSD in CES 2019, which will be the successor of the A1000 (its review here). It will be the new affordable option in the SSD lineup with better performance than the original A1000. Now, Kingston will begin shipping the SSD to the consumers.



The A2000 uses a PCIe 3.0×4 interface, doubling the available bandwidth from the A1000. It can achieve sequential read/write speeds at up to 2200 MB/s and 1900 MB/s. IOPS can reach up to 220,000 and 240,000 for read/write respectively. In CES 2019, Kingston stated that they plan to use two different memory controllers from Silicon Motion and Phison for the A2000. Currently, we do not have much information about the controllers used in the final retail version.

There will be three storage capacities to choose from, including 250 GB, 500 GB and 1 TB, with only M.2 2280 form factor. The drives have endurance ratings of 150 TBW, 300 TBW and 720 TBW for each capacity. A 5-year warranty is provided. Like other newer SSDs from Kingston, the A2000 comes with a suite of security features, such as hardware-based AES 256-bit encryption.

The A2000 SSD is priced at $39.99 USD (MSRP) for 250 GB, $59.99 USD (MSRP) for 500 GB and $99.99 USD (MSRP) for 1 TB.

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Unboxing and Review of HyperX Pulsefire FPS Pro RGB Gaming Mouse

HyperX Pulsefire FPS Pro RGB Mouse

HyperX released and updated the Pulsefire FPS Pro gaming mouse in late 2018, based on the older Pulsefire FPS from 2017. It is equipped with a gaming-grade Pixart optical sensor and RGB lighting. The suggested retail price (MSRP) has now dropped to $45 USD from $60 USD. Let’s find out how the Pulsefire FPS Pro perform.



Unboxing

HyperX Pulsefire FPS Pro RGB Mouse

The Pulsefire FPS Pro has a same packaging design as other recent HyperX products, with a mostly white background and bright red accents. The HyperX logo is at the bottom right. You can see a few short descriptions about the mouse, such as upgraded sensor and comfortable/ergonomic design.

HyperX Pulsefire FPS Pro RGB Mouse

On one side of the box, a side photo of the Pulsefire FPS Pro can be found, showing the shape of the mouse. There are a couple lists about the specifications and minimum system requirements.

HyperX Pulsefire FPS Pro RGB Mouse

You have a HyperX Thank You letter and support card inside the box. A quick start guide is also here with information like button layouts.

HyperX Pulsefire FPS Pro RGB Gaming Mouse

HyperX Pulsefire FPS Pro RGB Mouse

The Pulsefire FPS Pro is a slightly bigger mouse than the Pulsefire Surge we reviewed earlier. It has a length of 127.6 mm, width of 71.1 mm and height of 41.9 mm. It is mainly designed for right-handed users with only one set of buttons on the left side.

Most of the body is made from plastic, colored in this cool-looking gunmetal finish. There is a translucent “HyperX” logo on the top of the mouse, which can be lit up by the RGB LEDs. Two large rubber feet can be found on the bottom, which I find no problem sliding the mouse on my mouse pad.

HyperX Pulsefire FPS Pro RGB Mouse

Apart from the left and right buttons, the Pulsefire FPS Pro has another four buttons, including the top DPI switch, middle mouse button (scroll wheel) and the two side buttons. All buttons can be re-programmed through the HyperX NGenuity software. The primary buttons are equipped with genuine Omron switches, which are rated for at least 20 million clicks.

The mouse has a 1.8-meter USB cable for connection. It is not detachable, but is braided for extra durability.

HyperX Pulsefire FPS Pro RGB Mouse

There are textured rubber pads on both sides, which would help users to have a better grip and control of the mouse movements.



Review

Sensor

The Pulsefire FPS Pro features the Pixart PMW3389 optical sensor, capable of having up to 16,000 DPI, 450 IPS and 50 G of acceleration. It is one of the best and popular gaming sensors in the market. It has a polling rate of 1000 Hz or 1 ms.

HyperX Pulsefire FPS Pro RGB Mouse

We used the MouseTester v1.5.3 to test how well does the Pulsefire FPS Pro’s sensor perform. The measured CPI/DPI at various settings were about 6% higher than the rated/nominal CPI. The difference is the smallest at 16,000 CPI at around 5.82%, while it is the largest at 6400 CPI at 7.56%.

HyperX Pulsefire FPS Pro RGB Mouse

The polling rate is very stable between 900 Hz and 1100 Hz. There is no sudden drop or spike in frequency.

I generally set the Pulsefire FPS Pro at 1000 DPI to 1300 DPI. The mouse movement is precise and predictable. In games, I can flick the mouse accurately to enemies without any issues. I do not experience any jittering effect and acceleration, when using the mouse.

User Experience

I love the design of the Pulsefire FPS Pro, which is comfortable to use without causing any fatigue or stress on my hand and arm. The taller height may make the mouse more suitable for palm or claw grips than fingertip grips. It weighs in at 99 grams excluding the cable and 130 grams including the cable on our own scale. The build quality is solid with little to no flex for the enclosure. Everything is secured in place with no rattle.

The two main buttons are tactile and responsive. However, HyperX chooses to use a lower-end Ormon switches, that are rated for 20 million clicks, instead of 50 million from the Pulsefire Surge (its review here). 20 million is still a lot, but a even more durable switch is always better.

Software

HyperX Pulsefire FPS Pro RGB Mouse

Like any other HyperX products, the Pulsefire FPS Pro uses the NGenuity software for any customization. You can create up to 3 profiles for the mouse, which will be stored in the onboard memory.

There are three categories on the left for configuration. You have four built-in RGB lighting effects, including solid, breathing, trigger and cycle. The Pulsefire FPS Pro only has one RGB lighting zone, which all lights can only have the same effect at the same time. An additional lighting zone would be nice to see.

You can save up to five preset DPI levels, which can be controlled in a 50 DPI interval. The scroll wheel’s LED will flash the corresponding color to indicate that particular DPI level has been activated. The polling rate is set to 1000 Hz by default. In the “MACROS” sessions, you can reassign different functions to the buttons, as well as creating custom macros.

RGB Lighting

On the Pulsefire FPS Pro, only the scroll wheel and the HyperX logo will have RGB lighting. Both lighting areas are synchronized and controlled as a single lighting zone. The RGB lighting are bright and have vivid colors. The transitions between various lighting effects are smooth.

Conclusion

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The HyperX Pulsefire FPS Pro is definitely a step-up over the now 2-year old Pulsefire FPS. Mouse tracking is accurate without acceleration and noticeable stutter. The RGB lighting is bright and is a nice addition to the mouse for a cooler appearance. The NGenunity software is not bad and have decent features to set up different configurations, but the user interface and responsiveness can still be improved.

The Pulsefire FPS Pro was originally priced at $59.99 USD, when it was first launched in 2018. Now, it costs $44.99 USD (MSRP), and comes with a 2-year warranty. It is on par, if not cheaper, with other gaming mice with identical PMW3389 sensor. Combined with the great build quality, performance and the RGB lighting/features, the mouse is very competitive in the market at this price range. If you have larger hands or prefer palm grips, the Pulsefire FPS Pro should be inside your consideration list for the next gaming mouse.

You can purchase the mouse from your local/online resellers or the links below from Amazon or Newegg.


Thanks HyperX for providing us the mouse for review. (Review Sample)

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Toshiba Announces New RD500 and RC500 NVMe SSDs

Toshiba RD500 and RC500 NVMe SSDs
Photo from Toshiba

Toshiba has just announced two new series of PCIe NVMe SSDs, codenamed RD500 and RC500. They are designed for PC enthusiasts and gamers, which all feature Toshiba’s own latest 96-layer TLC BiCS FLASH 3D memory.



The two drives use a PCIe 3.0 x4 interface and NVMe version 1.3c standard. They are only available in M.2 2280 form factor. The RD500 has much better performance with a 8-channel memory controller. It can reach sequential read/write speeds at up to 3400 MB/s and 3200 MB/s. IOPS can achieve up to 685,000 in read and 625,000 in write. 5 years of warranty are provided. You can choose storage capacity between 500 GB, 1 TB and 2 TB.

The RC500 is equipped with a more mediocre 4-channel memory controller. It has sequential read/write speeds at up to 1700 MB/s and 1600 MB/s respectively. IOPS drop to 355,000 in read and 410,000 in write. The maximum capacity reduces to 1 TB, along with the 250 GB and 500 GB options. The drive comes with a 3-year warranty.

The RD500 and RC500 SSDs will hit the European and Asian markets in the 4th quarter of 2019. Pricing has yet been revealed.

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AMD Radeon Software Adrenalin 2019 Edition 19.7.4 Drivers Released

AMD Radeon Software Adrenalin 2019 Edition
Screen Capture from AMD

AMD is busy fixing bugs from the Radeon Software Adrenalin 2019 Edition in July. After a week, AMD releases another small update, version 19.7.4, to the public. It specifically addressed an issue for RX 5700-series graphics cards, which users may hang or crash while playing Grand Theft Auto V. Other than that, not much have been changed or added into the software.



We have attached the official release notes for the software below:

Fixed Issues
  • Grand Theft Auto™ V may experience an application crash or hang on Radeon RX 5700 series graphics products.
Known Issues
  • Some system configurations may experience green color corruption after install of Radeon Software when running Windows® 10 May 2019 update.
  • Stutter may be experienced when Radeon FreeSync is enabled on 240hz refresh displays with Radeon RX 5700 series graphics products.
  • Radeon Performance Metrics may report incorrect VRAM utilization.
  • AMD Radeon VII may experience elevated memory clocks at idle or on desktop.
  • Radeon Overlay may intermittently fail to appear when toggled in game.
  • Audio for clips captured by Radeon ReLive may be corrupted or garbled when desktop recording is enabled.
  • Radeon RX 5700 Series Graphics may experience a black screen during uninstall on Windows®7 system configurations. A work around is to perform uninstall in safe mode.
  • Recording clips with Radeon ReLive may result in blank clips on Radeon RX 5700 Series Graphics with Windows®7 system configurations.
  • Enabling Enhanced Sync may cause game, application or system crashes on Radeon RX 5700 series graphics products.

You can download the Radeon Software Adrenalin 2019 Edition 19.7.4 Drivers at AMD’s website.

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Cooler Master MasterMouse MM710 Is Now Available for Pre-order

Cooler Master MasterMouse MM710
Photo from Cooler Master

Many manufacturers have been chasing the title of “the lightest gaming mouse” recently, including the Glorious Model O and FinalMouse Air58 Ninja. Now, Cooler Master has entered the race with the MasterMouse MM710, which is first introduced in Computex 2019.



The MM710 is using a similar honeycomb design for the plastic chassis as other light-weight mice, and weighs 52 grams. It will be equipped with the latest Pixart PMW3389 optical sensor for tracking, which offers up to 16000 DPI. It has an approximate width of 62 mm, length of 115 mm and height of 40 mm.

The MM710 mouse is currently available for pre-order worldwide on selected resellers and CM Store, and is priced at $49.99 USD (MSRP). It should be officially released on 24th September.

Amazon US: Cooler Master MasterMouse MM710

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