The EVGA X79 Dark has just been launched, quite silently actually. The EVGA X79 platform is re-ignited. Rebuilt from the ground up, this motherboard has a number of firsts, creating a landmark platform for PC enthusiasts everywhere. It starts with a full 12 Layer PCB, improving overall overclock stability and PCB cooling.

You can now download the official 326.01 WHQL Windows 8.1 Preview Driver which was released by NVIDIA moments ago. Since a few users have reported this driver did not show up in their Windows Update, NVIDIA is releasing them separately so that users may have access to them. 

Download the official 326.01 WHQL Windows 8.1 Preview Driver Downloads. Since a few users have reported this driver did not show up in their Windows Update, NVIDIA is releasing them separately so that users may have access to them. 

Scythe has a new fan controller with a smexy display, it is called the Kaze Chrono and is a 5.25" fan controller is characterized by a large LCD screen with a brick-like matrix. The screen shows the fan speed or temperature of the different channels, but can also act as a clock. It's unclear how many channels the controller has. 

Download the GeForce 326.01 Beta driver. This GeForce driver found its way through windows update. This driver is for Windows 8.1/8/7/Vista x86/x64.

The Guru3D Rig of the Month June 2013 is that kind of build that everybody can relate to, yet nobody understands. This is SteamPunk themed all the way. The rig has been made by Luciel Campbell who is an IT consultant at the age of 26 years. His work of craftsmanship is called APASF aka A Post-Apocalyptic Steampunk Future. Have a look.

You can check out the ROTM June 2013 right here.

CompuLab and Linux Mint are getting ready to launch a new line of tiny desktop computers designed to run the Linux Mint operating system. Last year they teamed up to launch a line of MintBox devices with AMD processors, but the new models will have faster chips, more storage, and a much longer warranty. The MintBox 2 should be available soon for $599.

So you've seen the reviews, and probably are thirsty for a new GeForce GTX 770 ? Well good news. Guru3D and Palit once again partner up to get you some cool hardware. Palit this week released the GeForce GTX 770 JetStream edition graphics card which offers high-end performance whilst being totally silent. We are giving one away in a contest.

Check out all the info related to this competition here. Good Luck!

The Guru3D Rig of the Month June 2013 is that kind of build that everybody can relate to, yet nobody understands. This is SteamPunk themed all the way. The rig has been made by Luciel Campbell who is an IT consultant at the age of 26 years. His work of craftsmanship is called APASF aka A Post-Apocalyptic Steampunk Future. Have a look.

Here's another affordable quad-core Android 4.2 mini PC TV stick for you to grab, the MK809III. Priced at just $75.99, the device is equipped with a 1.6GHz RK3188 ARM Cortex-A9 quad-core processor, a Mali-400MP4 GPU, a 2GB DDR3 RAM, an 8GB of NAND flash storage, a microSD card slot (up to 32GB), 1080p Full HD video playback support, Adobe Flash 11 support, WiFi, Bluetooth 4.0, a micro-USB port, a USB port, an HDMI connection interface and runs on Android 4.2 Jelly Bean OS.

Zotac introduces the H87-ITX WiFi, a new H87-based Mini-ITX motherboard for Intel's Haswell processors. ZOTAC International, a global innovator and manufacturer of graphics cards, mainboards, mini-PCs and accessories, today announces a new mini-ITX platform for 4th Generation Intel Core processors for small form factor users that demand a compact PC without sacrificing performance or features. The new ZOTAC H87-ITX WiFi delivers a compact computing experience that rivals and can exceed traditional full-tower PC systems.

Microsoft has announced DirectX 11.2. And what has Microsoft decided ? Yup, it is exclusive to Windows 8.1 and next-gen consoles, thus forcing you to upgrade. One of the new features is called tiled resources and allows the video card to use system ram in order to improve texture detail. 

If you are as long in the business as I am (I really don't wanna say if you are as old as I am) then you will probably remember MSX. MSX was the name of a standardized home computer architecture, announced by Microsoft in June, 1983. And yes, MSX turned 30 today. Believe it or not, the computer was inspired by the success of VHS as a standard for video cassette recorders, the MSX standard was a proposal single industry standard for home computers. Trying to create something the PC later became. The processor of the MSX 1 was a Zilog Z80A running at 3,579 MHz (8-bit). Oh yeah and it had 8KB of RAM, hah !

Download AMD Catalyst 13.x (13.150.1.0 June 21) as provided by asder00. This is the Win 8.1 Preview driver now modified to work with Windows 7 and 8. Please consider this to be a beta driver.

BitFenix is proud to reveal its latest ATX chassis creation - Ronin. Featuring enhanced cooling capabilities, DIY-friendly features, unique styling, and legendary BitFenix quality, Ronin represents a next-level chassis design that shows your opponents no mercy. Modern, stylish, and clean, with a menacing all-black finish, Ronin is the epitome of BitFenix design. 

Tt eSPORTS releases its latest gaming peripherals - the fierce "VOLOS Gaming Mouse" and high efficiency "CRONOS Gaming Headset" to worldwide players! Tt eSPORTS brings the most personalized and the highest quality weapons for the most competitive cyber battles, provide you unprecedented digital entertainment experience! The market launch of the new Tt eSPORTS VOLOS Gaming Mouse and CRONOS Gaming Headset start in mid-July 2013.

In this article we review the KFA2 GeForce GTX 760 EX OC edition, this particular model comes with a dual-slot two cooling solution. That boils down to a silent product versus and more than excellent cooling performance. KFA2 offers the card factory slightly overclocked at some pretty impressive clock frequencies. Join us in this review and let's see if the 259 USD Gaming edition model will be worth it for you.

Check out the last and 8th GeForce GTX 760 review for this week,  as we test the KFA2 GeForce GTX 760 EX OC edition, this particular model comes with a dual-slot two cooling solution. KFA2 offers the card factory slightly overclocked at some pretty impressive clock frequencies. Join us in this review and let's see if the 259 USD Gaming edition model will be worth it for you.

Read the full review right here.

Lenovo released their latest Bluetooth keyboard, the ThinkPad Bluetooth Wireless TrackPoint Keyboard. Powered by a built-in rechargeable battery, this slim wireless keyboard comes with 89 keys, a built-in TrackPoint, NFC pairing function and is compatible with Bluetooth enabled devices. The ThinkPad Bluetooth Wireless TrackPoint Keyboard retails for 13,041 Yen (about $133).

Windows 8.1 features an upgraded display driver model, WDDM 1.3, which lets users take advantage of a few new features. GPUs based on AMD's Graphics CoreNext architecture will be supported by Windows 8.1 over WDDM 1.3, while older VLIW4 and VLIW5-based GPUs (Radeon HD 6000 series and older), will be supported over older WDDM 1.2 based drivers. 

Download the AMD Catalyst Windows 8.1 Release Preview Driver Downloads.

ADATA Technology, a leading manufacturer of high-performance DRAM modules and NAND Flash application products, today launched the DashDrive HV620, an external hard drive that sports sleek lines and a SuperSpeed USB 3.0 interface. Weighing in at just 152 grams (5.4 ounces), the HV620 sports an eye-pleasing glossy housing, coupled with a bright blue LED that lights up when data is being read from or written to the disk. A raised lip on the edge of the drive protects the lustrous surface from scratching when the drive is laid flat.

BIWIN, a world-leading expert in the development and manufacture of flash and advanced NAND flash memory, has launched a new business-grade SSD that is perfect for the digital signage market, the half slim H6201. There are many different industrial applications for digital signage and the field is growing. To operate in public and outdoor environments, it is critical that the components are reliable, scalable, efficient and of low maintenance cost

With the launch of the public preview version of Windows 8.1 today, Microsoft is wasting no time in hyping the first major upgrade for Windows 8 with a new video. The video showcases the changes to the Start screen, including highlighting its larger and smaller Live Tiles, the deeper customization features, the 'apps only' list and the more improved search features. It also shows off the new 'snap view' modes for the Modern Windows 8 apps that will allow users to run more than just two apps at one time. The video also shows the redesign of the Windows Store for the Windows 8.1 upgrade and, yes, the Start button is showcased at the bottom. 

Users interested in testing this release can download it over here.  If you upgrade from Windows 8, you will be able to keep all Windows settings, your personal files, and most apps, but under some circumstances, you will not be able to uninstall the preview, making it impossible to upgrade to the final Windows 8.1 build without completely reinstalling the operating system. Full details can be found in the Windows 8.1 Preview FAQ.

On the eve of its planned release date NVIDIA has just announced that it will delay the shipment of its SHIELD Android game console to “July” (from June 27) as it has found a mechanical issue. The SHIELD console will be delayed into July. “We’re grateful for all the enthusiasm that’s been expressed for SHIELD, our new portable gaming device,” NVIDIA writes on their blog. “And we’re eager to get it into your hands. But we won’t do that until it’s fully up to the exacting standards that NVIDIA’s known for.