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Review: HP Omen 17 Gaming Laptop
It’s been a long time coming, but HP is finally making its foray into the Indian gaming laptop market with their Omen range of products. In general HP laptops are popular amongst Indian consumers, so it’s natural to wonder about how they’re gaming counterparts would perform. Today we have with us the HP Omen 17 gaming notebook, that comes with a GTX 1070 AND a 4K display panel. Let’s dive right in Tech Specs Processor Intel Core i7 6700HQ Chipset HM170 RAM 16 GB DDR4 Display Size 17.3 inches Display Resolution 4K (3840 x 2160) GPU NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 8GB Storage 256GB SSD + 1TB HDD Battery 6 Cell 95 .8 Whr Weight 3.35 kg Connectivity RJ45, USB 3.0, HDMI, MiniDP, SD Card Reader This specific model of the HP Omen 17 comes with an Intel Core i7 6700HQ processor, co...
Review: Dell Inspiron 15 7567 Gaming Laptop
Dell has updated their Inspiron 15 7000 series of gaming laptops with NVIDIA Pascal GPUs and Intel 7th gen Kaby Lake processors. As part of the new line-up, we have with us the Inspiron 15 7567, an entry level gaming notebook with a GTX 1050Ti. The specs are pretty impressive for the price, but does it perform as well in reality as it does on paper? Let’s find out. Tech Specs CPU Intel 7th gen Core i7 7700HQ Operating System Windows 10 RAM 16GB DDR4 Storage 256GB SSD + 1TB HDD Display 15.6″ TN Display Resolution 1920 x 1080 Full HD Graphics Card NVIDIA GTX 1050Ti 4GB Weight 2.62 kg Battery 74 Whr, 6-cell The Dell Inspiron 15 7567 comes with the latest Intel Core i7-7700HQ Kaby Lake processor along with the Geforce GTX 1050Ti GPU with 4GB VRAM. It also has 16 GB of DDR4 RAM, alo...
Review: Alienware 15 R3 Gaming Laptop
Alienware has the reputation of making some of the sexiest looking gaming notebooks. Focusing on the high-end gaming market, Alienware products are known to be a little heavy, both in the tech and the physical aspects. The Alienware 15 R3, however, is a slim device that still offers beastly performance, if you have the money to pay. Tech Specs CPU Intel 6th-gen i7 6700HQ Processor Operating System Windows 10 RAM 16GB DDR4 Storage 512GB SSD + 1TB HDD Display 15.6″ 120Hz G-Sync Resolution 1920 x 1080 Full HD Graphics Card NVIDIA GTX 1070 8GB Weight 3.5 The Alienware 15 R3 comes with an i7-6700HQ and a GTX 1070 that is sure to run every game buttery smooth at 60fps on 1080p. It also has 16GB of 2400Mhz DDR4 RAM so you can have all your chrome tabs open while you play. To make th...
Review: MSI GP62 7RD Leopard Pro Gaming Laptop
MSI has been one of the first companies to offer NVIDIA’s 10-series Pascal GPUs in their gaming laptops. We have already seen the impressive Stealth Pro with GTX 1060 and the Dominator Pro with GTX 1070, and today we have with us the budget GP62 7RD that comes with the latest Intel i7-7700HQ Kaby Lake processor and the GTX1050 graphics card. Let’s dive in, shall we? Tech Specs CPU Intel 7th-gen i7 7700HQ Processor Operating System Windows 10 RAM 16GB Storage 128GB SSD + 1TB HDD Display Size 15.6″ Resolution 1920 x 1080 Full HD Graphics Card NVIDIA GTX 1050 2GB Wifi 802.11ac Ports 1 x RJ45, HDMI, MiniDP, 3.5mm mic and headphone, SD Card Reader USB 2 x USB 3.0, 1 x USB 2.0, 1 x USB Type-C Weight 2.4kg The MSI GP62 7RD Leopard Pro comes with the latest i7-7700 HQ Kaby Lake p...
Review: AMD Ryzen 7 1700X CPU
AMD has been creating a real hype with its Ryzen range of processors, and with our review of the Ryzen 7 1800X we found out that it is 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 1700X is just next to the Ryzen 7 1800X. Like its more expensive counterpart, it does not come with a stock cooler, so you better be ready to buy one separately. Tech Specs CPU 1700X Cores 8 ...
Quick Review: Antec GX1200 Mid-Tower Chassis
Choosing the right cabinet for your next PC build can be a daunting task, thanks to the sheer number of options available in the market. For those wanting the best option when it comes to value for money, Antec has come up with a great solution, with the GX1200 mid-tower cabinet. Features Dimensions 510 x 510 x 200mm Storage 2 x 3.5″ HDD 3 x 2.5″ SSD Cooling fans Front: 3 x 120mm Rear: 1 x 120mm Top: 2 x 120mm Removable Air Filters Water Cooling Front Radiator: 360 x 130 x 40mm Rear Radiator: 120 x 155 x 45mm Top Radiator: 240 x 120 x 30mm Supports upto 410mm GPU Antec Magic Box 6 x Fan Speed Controller 3 x LED Color Controller Installed fan 2 x 120mm LED Fans (7 color) PCI Expansion Slots 7 The Antec GX1200 cabinet is a mid-range chassis that supports up to ATX motherboards an...
Samsung Galaxy S8+ Review
Remember when we were kids, we used to connect two cups with a string and talked over it? Well, that was an actual means of communication back in the day in the mid 1600s until 1876, when Alexander Graham Bell invented the first telephone. An archaic device that did it’s job. Over the years, technology has evolved and now we have if not the best, one of the best smartphones of 2017, the Samsung Galaxy S8+. Boasting an “Infinity Screen” or an almost bezel-less phone, the Samsung Galaxy S8+ screams 2017, welcome to the future of Minority Report, hello Back to the Future. Back when I was younger, a dream of my friends and I, being science fiction fans, always wished we could watch TV on our phones, use the internet on our mobile phones and dare I say, maybe even play some games! Well fast for...
Skull Candy Grind Wireless Headphones Review
The right headphones can be like soft fur on your ears, and Skull Candy Grind Wireless bluetooth headphones feel near perfect. Firstly, the headphones are really light, but feel very sturdy. They rest comfortably over the head, and on the ears without feeling too tight. The sturdiness comes due to a strong metal strip acting as the central frame for the headphones. The headband section of frame is then covered by a soft cushioned padding that snugly covers the top of the head. A more sturdy design also means that the headphones are not fold-able. I can imagine some audiophiles taking issue with this, specially when carrying the headphones in a bag, but I personally never found this to be an issue. Whenever I was out and about, I was wearing the headphones with a podcast running in the back...
Review: HyperX Alloy FPS Mechanical Gaming Keyboard
HyperX is a reputed name when it comes to headsets and memory, but now the company is making its foray into the peripheral market with a new keyboard. With Cherry MX Blue switches and a flashy red LED backlight, the Alloy claims to be ideal for fans of FPS titles, but it is actually much more than that. The keyboard is highly compact and lacks any properly discernible bezel around the keys, making it much easier to pack it up and carry it around. What makes it even more convenient is that it weighs only about 1.05 kg and comes with a padded pouch. The slim and small size is also a boon for gamers who lack a lot of table space, or want to keep additional stuff along with the keyboard. Everything about the HyperX Alloy FPS screams portability. Even the cable is a detachable braided USB cable...
Review: MSI Vortex G65VR 7RF
Gaming on a PC has its pros and cons, and one major con is that it lacks portability, as the desktop can be heavy and cumbersome. The Vortex MSI tries to deal with that problem, fitting an entire gaming rig inside a console-like chassis, which is both compact and lightweight. But does it end up compromising on the performance? Let’s find out. Tech Specs CPU Intel i7-7700K Chipset Z170 GPU GeForce GTX 1080 8GB GDDR5X Memory 8 GB DDR4 Storage 256GB SSD + 1TB HDD LAN 2 x Killer Gb LAN Wireless LAN & Bluetooth Killer ac Wi-Fi + Bluetooth v.4.1 Audio Jack 1 x Mic-in 1 x Headphone-out 1 x TOSLINK SPDIF Out USB 2 x Type-C 4 x Type-A USB 3.0 Display 2 x HDMI, 2 x Mini DisplayPort Power Embedded 450W 80 Plus Gold Certification PSU Dimensions 202.5 x 191.7 x 278.0 mm Weight (w/Battery) 4.0...
Review: HP Omen 870-260in Gaming Desktop
A couple of months ago, HP debuted its gaming line up under the banner of Omen, to an overwhelming response by the audience. Comprising of a range of high performance laptops, desktops and accessories, the Omen series focuses on gamers and VR enthusiasts, coupling its powerful internal specs with cutting-edge design. Today we check out the Omen 870-260in Desktop PC, a mid-tower gaming rig. Tech Specs Operating System Windows 10 Home 64-bit Chipset Intel Z170 Processor Intel Core i7-7700K (4.2GHz, Boost up to 4.5 GHz) Memory 16 GB DDR4-2133 SDRAM (2 x 8 GB) Storage 2TB 7200 RPM SATA and 128GB SATA SSD GPU NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 (3GB GDDR5) Optical Drive DVD-Writer Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac (2×2) and Bluetooth® 4.2 M.2 combo Expansion Slots 1 PCIe x1; 1 PCIe x16; 2 M.2 Network Interfac...
Nerf This: NVIDIA GTX 1080Ti Founder’s Edition Review
Gone are the days when Titan X was the daddy of all GPUs. NVIDIA recently released the GTX 1080Ti, which boasts to be “the ultimate GeForce card”, leaving the GTX 1080 in dust and smoke. But does it live up to the hype, and more importantly, the claim? Let’s dive in. Tech Specs NVIDIA CUDA Cores 3584 Base Clock 1480 Boost Clock 1582 Memory Speed 11 Gbps VRAM 11 GB GDDR5X Memory Bandwidth 484 GB/s Both the Titan X Pascal and the GTX 1080Ti are based on GP102 graphics processor. Both the cards have 12 billion transistors and 3584 CUDA Cores. And while the GTX 1080Ti has a smaller number of ROP units (88 to Titan’s 96) and lesser VRAM (11GB compared to the Titan’s 12 GB), it has a higher clock speed for the GPU and memory which more than makes up for the differen...