Browsing Category
Product Release
126 posts
Section for all the new launches of products from respective brands!a
Disclaimer: Product launch updates are not endorsements or approvals made by Hardware BBQ. These are merely updates for the readers to know about. Irrespective of the marketing terms used here, no products are recommended until the reviews of the said units are rolled out!
Indian Startup brand ‘Astra’ launched the KD350X Series M.2 NVMe SSDs. These are NVMe 1.3 based PCIe 3.0 M.2 SSDs between 256 GB to 2 TB storage capacities. Based on the provided photos on its Facebook page, it uses a Phison PS5012-E12S-32 controller that is capable of running eight NAND channels.
As time changes, so do companies merge or split. Sennheiser Communications splits its Gaming division and forms a new brand name ‘EPOS’, viz. owned by Demant. For now, it will manufacture and sell currently available models but under a co-brand name ‘EPOS | SENNHEISER’. Reminds you of ‘Sony Ericsson’, doesn’t;t it? The same applies to its enterprise solutions.
Intel revealed its next-generation cable connective solution Thunderbolt 4. As you’d expect, there will new devices and docks which will comply with Thunderbolt 4 standards in the future. What’s interesting is that Intel named its upcoming ‘Tiger Lake’ processor for its notebooks. It didn’t name any desktop CPUs but Rocket Lake-S and LGA-1700 based Alder Lake is something that’s been talked about. Its also not known if Tiger Lake-U based NUCs would support Thunderbolt 4.
Corsair’s streaming peripherals division Elgato has released two USB microphones- Wave:1 and Wave:3, its first and therefore providing all streaming components, peripherals and accessories (except webcam for now). Both microphones are cardioid condenser based USB mics with a 24-bit converter.
NZXT released a limited edition and sixth variation of the H510 variation- the CRFT 06 H510 Siege. The case maker collaborated with Rainbow 6 Siege for its special edition. NZXT has been collaborating with respective game studios for having special limited edition for AAA titles. I did test the Fallout 4 Limited Edition H500 a long time ago. It did add an illumination ‘6’ logo on the front panel. It also has special Rainbow 6 Siege ‘Puck’ viz. a magnet-based holder for headphones. NZXT does its pucks but it sells this variation exclusively with this case.
The Cooler Master MasterBox MB311L ARGB is a Micro-ATX PC case came bundled with two 120mm ARGB fans. The front panel has mesh between two honeycomb vents. If you’re following Cooler Master case designs for a while, this looks pretty much in the same wavelength. The MasterBox MB311L has 2x USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-A ports with audio ports. The notable feature is the ARGB controller and a 2-to-3 ARGB splitter.
NZXT C series power supplies are with all modular cables, high-quality components and a 10-year warranty. NZXT sent a C650 650W power supply to use in our review units. These are 80Plus Gold units made by Seasonic. According to a review by Toms Hardware, these are based on Seasonic Plus Gold units.
