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Review: Dell Inspiron 7577 Gaming Laptop
As part of the updated Dell Inspiron 15 7000 series, we recently reviewed the Inspiron 7567 which, albeit a few issues was quite an impressive machine. Dell has added yet another, improved member to the series, the Inspiron 7577 which brings a lot of potential to the table. Let’s check it out, shall we? Processor Intel Core i7-7700HQ RAM 16GB DDR4 Display 15.6-inch FHD 1080 IPS Graphics Card GTX 1060 6GB MaxQ Storage 256GB SSD + 1TB HDD Ports USB 3.0, USB Type-C Thunderbolt, HDMI, 3.5mm audio, LAN Battery 56 Whr The Dell Inspiron 15 7577 packs an Intel Core i7-7700HQ processor and a GTX 1060 6GB with MaxQ Technology inside, accompanied by 16 gigs of DDR4 RAM, and a 256-GB SSD along with a 1 TB HDD for your storage needs. The display has been upgraded to a Full HD 1920 x 1080 I...
Review: Xbox One S
The wait has been long, but we finally have a version of the Xbox One that I can get behind. Though it’s been available globally for about a year, the Xbox One S was launched in India last month. It is an improvement over the original Xbox One in almost every way, and will be the main console pushed by Microsoft as its predecessor sails off into the sunset. At their core, the Xbox One S and the Xbox One are essentially the same console, but Microsoft has made a number of significant changes. The One S is much more compact and better looking, more so than the original ever was. It also adds support for 4K (not native) and HDR, breathing new life into your games and video content. This is also the only console that plays 4K Blu-Ray, making it one of the better options for people lookin...
Review: Asus ROG Zephyrus GX501 Gaming Laptop
The ROG Zephyrus reveal was a big deal for the laptop gaming industry. Fitting a GPU as powerful as the GTX 1080 that weighs barely over 2kg is a revolutionary task, not to mention unprecedented. To achieve this feat, the ROG Zephyrus GX501 uses an innovative design that we haven’t seen in a laptop before. But before we get to that, let’s take a look at the specs Processor Intel Core i7-7700HQ RAM 24GB DDR 4 Display 15.6-inch FHD 1080 IPS, 120Hz Graphics Card GTX 1080 8GB Storage 1TB SSD Ports USB 3.0, USB Type-C Thunderbolt, HDMI, 3.5mm audio The Zephyrus GX501 packs an Intel Core-i7 7700HQ along with a GTX 1080 under the hood. Now if you think it’s not something new, get this: The laptop is only 0.7 inches thick and weighs 2.2kg. Thanks to NVIDIA’s MaxQ Design, it...
Review: Ryzen 3 1300X and 1200 Processors
AMD has been creating a real hype with its Ryzen range of processors, and with our reviews of the Ryzen 7 series we found out that these are indeed a boon for content creators who want to use their PCs for more than just gaming. For anyone who’s been living under a rock, here’s a small refresher: The Ryzen CPUs are based on the new AMD Zen architecture and the AM4 socket, the direct successor to AMD’s Piledriver based FX processors with the AM3 & AM3+ sockets released over five years ago. Today we have with us the Ryzen 3 1300X and 1200, which complete the Ryzen circle, being the entry-level processors you can get on a tight budget. Both processors come bundled with Wraith Stealth coolers, so that’s an added benefit. Tech Specs CPU 1200 1300X Cores 4 4 Threads 4 4 Socket AM4 AM4 ...
Review: WD Black PCIe M.2 512GB SSD
The ‘Black’ series in WD (Western Digital) famously represents high performance and fast internal storage coupled with 5 year warranty. WD’s SanDisk acquisition has led to their entry in to the SSD market with SATA based WD Green and Blue and as NVME solutions are now available to the consumers, in comes WD Black NVME M.2 PCIe SSDs available in 256GB and 512GB variants. SATA VS PCIE M.2 Drives While SSDs offer significantly greater performance than a HDD, they were bottlenecking at 600 MB/s due to the old SATA III connection, for comparison a 7200RPM HDD provides a maximum of 200 – 228 MB/s in real world ussage. The PCIe Gen3 x4 M.2 connection that WD Black SSD uses provided Data transfer speed up to 8GB/s Specifications Capacity – 512GB, 256GB Interface ̵...
Review: Lenovo Legion Y520 Gaming Laptop
For laptop gamers, this is a golden period. The market is filled with multiple amazing options, and more keep coming with time. One of these is the Lenovo Legion Y520. Lenovo launched the new Legion series of gaming laptops earlier this year, separating them from their mainstream consumer devices. Earlier we had the Y50 and Y700, but these did not come with the Legion mark. Let’s get started and see how this laptop performs, shall we? Tech Specs Processor Intel Core i7-7700HQ RAM 16GB DDR 4 Display 15.6-inch FHD 1080 IPS Graphics Card GTX 1050Ti 4GB Storage 128GB SSD + 1 TB HDD Ports USB 2.0, USB 3.0, LAN, HDMI, USB Type-C, 3.5mm audio, SD Card reader Battery 45 Whr The Lenovo Legion Y520 comes with state of the art Core i7 7700HQ processor and A GTX 1050Ti, meaning it lies more towa...
Review: AMD Ryzen 7 1700 CPU
AMD has been creating a real hype with its Ryzen range of processors, and with our reviews of the Ryzen 7 1800X and 1700X we found out that these are indeed a boon for content creators who want to use their PCs for more than just gaming. For anyone who’s been living under a rock, here’s a small refresher: The Ryzen CPUs are based on the new AMD Zen architecture and the AM4 socket, the direct successor to AMD’s Piledriver based FX processors with the AM3 & AM3+ sockets released over five years ago. The Ryzen 7 is the high-end range of the Ryzen series with 8 cores and 16 threads, and the Ryzen 7 1700 is just next to the Ryzen 7 1700 and a little under the 1800X. Unlike its more expensive counterparts, this one does come with a Wraith Cooler, so that’s always a plus. Tech Specs CPU...
Review: ASUS Strix RX 570 Graphics Card
AMD was quick to refresh its RX 400 series with better RX 500 cards, offering more features and better performance. Today we have with us the RX 570, which ups the RX 470 which made a pretty great choice for 1080p gaming. Let’s see how better the 570 fares. Like the RX 470 was to the RX 480, the RX 570 comes as a little nerfed version of the RX 580, promising to enhance your gaming experience while still being easy on the budget. It has 32 compute units with 2048 stream processors, along with 32 ROPs. It has a base clock speed of 1168 MHz compared to the 470’s 926MHz, while the boost clock speed is 1244 MHz, compared to the 470’s 1206 MHz. In addition to better specs, AMD has also added some new features to the 500 series, one of which is Radeon Chill. It helps in reducin...
Review: MSI GE73VR 7RF Raider Gaming Laptop
Sleek, sporty and sexy – these are probably the three words that best describe the new MSI GE73VR 7RF Raider. With a design inspired by sports cars, the notebook boasts of great looks and performance. Let’s get started with the specs, shall we? Processor Intel Core i7 7700HQ RAM 16GB DDR 4 Display 17.3 inch FHD 1080p 120Hz IPS Graphics Card GeForce GTX 1070 8GB Storage 256GB SSD + 1 TB HDD The MSI GE73VR 7RF Raider comes with the Core i7-7700 HQ processor along with a Geforce GTX 1070 8GB GPU. It also has 16 GB of DDR4 RAM which can easily be expanded up to 32 GB. There’s a 256 GB SSD for loading and booting up your OS and games while a secondary 1 TB hard disk drive is provided to take care of all your storage needs. The display is a 17.3-inch IPS FHD panel with a refres...
Review: MSI GT73VR 7RF Titan Pro Gaming Laptop
The MSI GT73VR Titan Pro is probably everything you can ask for in a gaming laptop. The company has refreshed their notebook with the latest Intel i7-7820HK processor, and it’s hard to not to fall in love with it. Though it comes with a little chunk in the trunk, the performance on this beast is truly amazing. Tech Specs Processor Intel Core i7-7820HK RAM 32GB DDR4 Display 17.3-inch IPS 4K Ultra HD Graphics Card GTX 1080 8GB Storage 512GB SSD + 1TB HDD Ports USB 3.0, MiniDP, USB Type-C Thunderbolt, HDMI, SD Card Reader, 3.5mm audio Under the hood, the MSI GT73VR Titan Pro packs a hefty Intel Core i7-7820HK processor, alongside a GTX 1080 GPU. There’s 32 gigs of DDR4 RAM, and a dual storage setup comprising of 512GB SSDs and a 1TB HDD. Not only that, you get a UHD 4K display to ...
Review: Acer Predator XB252Q 240Hz G-Sync Gaming Monitor
There’s no one who knows the importance of frames and response times better than a competitive gamer. When you’re going all in against your enemies, every little thing counts, and if you have the hardware, you wouldn’t want to be held back by your monitor. And thanks to the Acer Predator XB252Q, you won’t need to. Don’t take my word for it, just look at the specs. Tech Specs Display Size 24.5 inches Native Resolution 1920 x 1080 Refresh Rate 240Hz Response Time 1 ms Display Options HDMI, DP 1.2 Ports USB 3.0, 3.5mm Line out Built-in speakers 2 x 2W The XB252Q comes with a jaw-dropping 240Hz refresh rate, paired with NVIDIA’s impressive G-Sync technology. Add to that a lightning fast response time of 1ms, and voila! You have the smoothest gaming experienc...
Review: MSI WE62 7RJ Workstation Laptop
If a few years ago someone had told you that someday you’ll be able to carry a workstation around in your backpack like a regular laptop, you probably wouldn’t have believed him. Workstations have been associated with serious looks and bulky hardware, but that’s long in the past. For today we take a look at a snazzy workstation laptop, the MSI WE62 7RJ, a powerful workstation laptop that you can take anywhere you go. Tech Specs Processor Intel Core i7 7700HQ RAM 32GB DDR4 Display 15.6-inch IPS 1920 x 1080p FHD Graphics Card NVIDIA Quadro M2200 Storage 256GB SSD + 1TB HDD Ports USB 2.0, USB 3.0, Type-C, HDMI, MiniDP, 3.5mm jacks, LAN, SD Card Reader, Disk Drive With an Intel i7-7700HQ processor and a Quadro M2200, the MSI WE62 is indeed a powerhouse. It also adds 32GB of D...