Designed for enthusiasts and workstations, the key feature of Intel's SSD 750 Series is its adoption of Non-Volatile Memory Express or NVMe, bringing multiple queues and lower latency with a direct path from the storage to the CPU. The drive is rated to deliver sequential read performance of up to 2.4GB/s with sequential writes hitting 1.2GB/s.

When it comes to pricing the SSD 750 Series isn’t cheap and that is hardly going to shock anyone, after all this is an enthusiast/workstation series. The 400GB model has an MSRP of $390 and the 1.2TB model that we reviewed has an MSRP of $1030. That means the 400GB works out at a cost of $0.97 per gigabyte and the 1.2TB model $0.85 per gigabyte. Those were decent prices a few years ago, but today with SSDs such as the Samsung SSD 850 Pro 1TB fetching $0.55 per gigabyte, that makes the Intel SSD 750 series rather expensive.

Recently Futuremark added a feature test to their 3DMark software which looks at API Overhead performance by comparing DirectX 11, Mantle and most importantly DirectX12. DX12 capable GPU’s already exist with support coming from AMD’s GCN 1.1 and Nvidia’s Maxwell architectures, while games are expected by the end of the year, along with the supporting Microsoft Windows 10 operating system...

Moving on we see that the AMD FX series seems to sit squarely between the Intel Core i3 and Core i5 series, which isn’t entirely surprising given what we already know about the real-world performance of these CPUs. What is interesting is that if these draw call results are any indication at all of how CPU bound DX12 gaming might look, then we could finally see games that really take advantage of the Core i7’s extra threads.

Today we have two very impressive products on hand, the new Synology DiskStation DS3615xs large business class NAS and the workstation grade Asrock X99 WS-E/10G motherboard. The X99 WS-E/10G motherboard comes with dual 10GBase-T support out of the box while the DS3615xs can be updated to support 10GBase-T. Combined they are perfect products for testing one anothers capabilities...

So the DS3615xs delivers outstanding performance, monstrous potential for storage expansion and unbeatable software loaded with features. No doubt a few of you will think we are crazy when we say this but the DS3615xs is also surprisingly good value at a whopping $3000...

Today Nvidia is releasing their latest and most powerful gaming GPU yet, called the GeForce GTX Titan X this monster is a considerable upgrade over their previous flagship part the GTX 980. Armed with a whopping 3072 CUDA cores and 12GB of GDDR5 memory the GTX Titan X is ready to take on 4K gaming...

So now that the results are in one thing is clear, the GeForce GTX Titan X is bloody fast. That said, given the specifications this is hardly surprising. The GTX 980 was already a beast, so with 50% more cores and memory bandwidth at its disposal we expected that the GTX Titan X would be blistering fast.

Earlier this year Corsair announced what would be their most affordable computer case to date, the Carbide 100R. Selling for a price of just $50, without the need for rebates, should spark the interest of budget builders. Despite the budget price tag Corsair doesn’t appear to have cut too many corners with the Carbide 100R, as this little mid-tower offers the same level of build quality you will find in the much more expensive models...

Overall if we were given the choice of owning the Carbide 100R or the Tesseract SW, Corsair’s latest creation would get the nod. The Corsair Carbide 100R allows users to build a seriously impressive gaming system in this case and while it is cheap, we don’t see it as a purely budget option.

Today we are checking out the latest mid-tower case from In Win designed for do-it-yourself gamers on a budget. Known simply as the ‘703’ this sleek looking case might be designed for budget users, but it offers a number of quality features such as a custom case window, ventilated front panel and the ability to support a wide range of hardware...

Finally perhaps the strongest selling point of the In Win 703 is its looks. Whether you opt for the black/red model that we reviewed, or the more eye catching white/black, one thing is for sure, you will have purchased a very tasteful looking mid-tower. Given the 703’s great looks, impressive design coupled with excellent build quality and that affordable price, we highly recommend it.

Anyone contemplating the idea of building a Mini-ITX gaming system will want to check out Silverstone’s latest creation, the Sugo SG13. Somehow this tiny case manages to squeeze in a full length dual-slot graphics card, a standard ATX power supply and a 120mm radiator for an all-in-one liquid cooling system...

This really does emphasize how amazing the SG13 is with its tiny 11.5L capacity. So what would we change? Well apart from adding an SFX model to the range not a thing, small form factor gaming really doesn’t get any better than the Silverstone Sugo SG13. The SG13 is a must have item for any Mini-ITX gaming build.

Today we have six of the finest GeForce GTX 960 graphics cards available with models from Gigabyte, Evga, MSI, Gainward and Zotac. Despite all looking vastly different they share the same affordable price tag, so we will be looking closely at overclocking and cooling performance...

The default Nvidia specification for the GTX 960 calls for a base clock of 1127MHz, but not one of the cards we tested operates anywhere near this frequency. That said the included SuperSC, G1 Gaming, WindForce X2, Gaming 2G, Phantom and AMP Edition models see just a 5% variation in base clock speed between the highest and lowest clocked models.

Recently Silverstone announced their latest addition to the popular Kublai series known as the KL05. This latest version offers a number of improvements over its predecessor and not only has Silverstone been able to make the KL05 better, but it is also more affordable. For more information read on...

The Silverstone Kublai KL05 is a seriously good looking case in either the quiet or window configuration. As you would expect from Silverstone the build quality is first rate inside and out, even if it has been constructed entirely from steel and plastic. That said keep in mind the KL05 is designed to be a budget enthusiast case, and at just $70 there is no denying that it is.

Today we are taking a look at a powerful yet affordable 4-bay NAS from Asustor. Known as the AS5104T it features an Intel Celeron quad-core processor, plenty of memory, dual Gigabit LAN and much more. Designed for power users and business applications, the AS5104T can handle whatever you have in store...

Overall the AS5104T is the ultimate NAS, offering users serious performance at a currently unbeatable price. The AS5104T is ideal for business use as well as home multimedia applications, making it highly flexible. Asustor also offers a 3 year warranty, which is more generous than the 2 year warranty Synology offers DS415+ users.

Today Nvidia is unveiling their latest generation mid-range GPU based on the Maxwell architecture known as the GeForce GTX 960. Priced at just $200 the GTX 960 enters the market at a lower price than the GPU it is replacing, the GTX 760. Yet the GTX 960 is said to be faster and more efficient...

The Palit GTX 960 JetStream peaked at just 71 degrees when gaming, but even more impressive was the fact that the graphics card couldn’t be heard when under full load. Even once overclocked the GTX 960 JetStream was extremely quiet despite hitting a boost clock of 1402MHz resulting in up to 14% more performance.

On hand is the new QNAP TS-431 budget NAS offering home users 4-bay storage at an affordable price. Although this is a budget orientated NAS the TS-431 still has plenty to offer users in the way of features and performance...

The TS-431 proved to be solid in all areas with no real weaknesses other than perhaps the very limited 512MB of memory which cannot be upgraded. Still for those seeking a cost effective network attached solution for their home and don’t require all the bells and whistles, then we highly recommend the QNAP TS-431.

Today we are taking a look at Lian Li’s latest creation the PC-O5S, a perfect union of aluminium and tempered glass. The PC-O5S is a unique looking computer case with some very unique abilities. For one it can be mounted on the wall and adding to that effect is the ability to vertically mount the graphics card. It all makes for one very cool looking computer case so check it out...

The Lian Li PC-O5S is a beautiful computer case that isn’t overstated. The design is functional and Lian Li has managed to achieve what we believe was the goal of this case. As good as the PC-O5S looks standing or even sitting on a desk we feel hanging it on the wall is where it belongs.

Today we are taking a look at the most powerful 4-bay NAS we have ever seen. Built using the Intel Core i3-4330 processor and C226 platform controller hub, the Asustor AS7004T takes it to the competition. Designed for both multi-media and business applications the AS7004T can handle whatever you have in store...

Asustor has shown a strong commitment to keeping their software up to date by adding new features and squashing any bugs. The new ADM 2.3 software is excellent and we really appreciated the revamped design. The fact that existing customers using products based on the more affordable 2 and 3 series can also enjoy the new ADM 2.3 software speaks volumes. Overall we have been blown away by what can be achieved with the AS7004T and are therefore giving it our must have award.

Today we are taking a look at the brand new Synology DiskStation DS215j. This new 2-bay NAS is designed for home users on a budget, but don’t let that fool you, the DS215j packs a punch. Armed with a dual-core processor with Floating-Point Unit (FPU), the DS215j provides plenty of power for multi-tasking and multi-media applications...

Overall the Synology DS215j is as powerful as a sub $250 NAS device gets right now. With the added bonus of being able to use the feature rich DSM 5.1 software, the DS215j offers even more value. Consumers can also rest assured that Synology will continue to support the DS215j with updated DSM versions for the foreseeable future. Having arrived just in time for Christmas, we think Santa will likely be delivering more than a few DS215j’s.

Today we are checking out the new Asrock M8 barebone computer which has been updated from the previous model to support Intel’s Haswell processors by using the Z97 chipset. While the award winning chassis by BMW Group DesignworksUSA remains the same, Asrock has included a number of other noteworthy updates, such as the 600w SFX power supply...

For a year now I have been using the original Asrock M8 as my Steam PC with a Core i5-4670K and GeForce GTX 760 combo. As good as it has been, I am looking forward to replacing it with the new and improved M8 Z97-600W which will allow me to take advantage of higher-end graphics cards.

Today we are taking a look at a very small computer from ECS called LIVA. On hand is the new 64GB white edition model which sports an ultra-low powered Intel Bay Trail-M SoC for a completely silent solution. As impressive as LIVA’s compact and silent design is the focus here is on price and a very small price it is...

The ECS LIVA 64GB mini PC is designed to be above all cheap and at just $185 there is no questioning its affordability. Still what is the purpose of this cheap PC, who is it designed for? ECS say its fanless design and low power consumption make it an ideal HTPC and while it can handle 1080p content there are a number of other limitations. Connectivity for one is limited to just a single hard to reach USB 3.0 port and there is no remote functionality.

Today we are checking out the DiskStation DS1815+ from Synology. The DS1815+ is powered by an Intel Atom C2538 quad-core processor and features a 2GB memory buffer, with a potential storage capacity of 108TB with two DX513 expansion units...

Finally with around 20% more performance on offer when compared to its predecessor, the Synology DS1815+ isn’t just faster, it’s also more feature packed making it even better value. This makes the DS1815+ the ideal solution for business users seeking a NAS supporting 8-bays with the option of expanding to another 5 or even 10-bays!

Today we are checking out two new Gainward graphics cards from their elite Phantom series, based on Nvidia’s GeForce GTX 970 and GTX 980 GPUs. Armed with the third generation Phantom cooler, these new graphics cards are designed to be the coolest, quietest and most powerful options available to gamers...

Overall the Gainward GTX 970 Phantom is the card that has impressed us the most. Gainward has opted for a shorter PCB making the GTX 970 more compact than most despite the triple slot design. Those running mATX systems will find the GTX 970 Phantom the ideal graphics card for extracting the most performance out of their gaming rig.

Today from HIS we have their latest take on the Radeon R9 290X which they call the Hybrid IceQ. Using liquid HIS hopes to deliver the coolest, quietest and best performing R9 290X money can buy. With the recent arrival of the GeForce GTX 980 they certainly have their work cut out, so let’s see what they came up with...

The invention of the HIS R9 290X Hybrid IceQ was likely inspired by AMD’s reference design for the R9 295X2 which featured a similar closed-loop liquid cooling system. The results are just as impressive, as we have ended up with a high-end Radeon that overclocks well and stays relatively cool while generating almost no noise.

Today we are checking out Silverstone’s latest 90-degree stacked computer case, the Fortress FT05. This striking case has been constructed exclusively using aluminum for all the panels and comes in either a silver or black finish with the option of a case window. Performance has been the focus of this case in both terms of cooling performance and operating volume...

For the extra money you do get a more elegant computer case that almost does away with plastic entirely, a change many will welcome from the RV05 plastic monster. In terms of features the case is more compact but other than that, little has changed. So if you are looking for an ultra-high performance computer case that makes little noise, looks sleek and can be had for a reasonable price, than put the Silverstone Fortress FT05 at the top of your list.

Today we have a 2-bay home NAS server called the N2310 from Thecus and they say it is best-in-class for value. Built strictly as a budget focused NAS there aren’t any bells and whistles found on the N2310, instead it is a very basic device designed to provide the convenience of having a home NAS without the typically high price tag...

From a performance vs. price perspective the Thecus N2310 is a real winner. Its primary competitor is still the Synology DS214se which costs a little over 20% more at $160. The DS214se also comes loaded with an 800MHz SoC, the tried and true Marvell Armada 370. However the DS214se features half as much memory with just 256MB to play with, and USB 3.0 support is missing entirely.

Today we are checking out In Win’s latest creation the D-Frame Mini, a Mini-ITX gaming case with a twist. Like the original what we have here is a very fancy open air-chassis unlike no other. The design has been somewhat improved from the original and so too has the price. That said at $350 the D-Frame Mini is still mighty expensive, but is it worth it? Let’s find out...

In Win’s attention to detail is excellent all around, having included all black sleeved cables as well as some clamps for cable management. The enclosure’s cable management setup is first class, providing practical means of routing excess wires, while there is plenty of clearance for components such as the power supply, CPU cooler and high-end graphics cards.

Today we are checking out Synology’s latest 4-bay NAS server, the DS415+. Designed for small to medium businesses the DS415+ is said to deliver Xeon like performance in an affordable package. Synology has achieved this by implementing Intel’s ‘Rangeley’, a server grade SoC capable of supporting up to eight cores...

Performance wise the DS415+ is a beast, providing the strongest upload performance we have seen to-date from a sub $1500 NAS. In terms of performance the DS415+ showed no weaknesses and we aren’t just talking about throughput either. The power consumption was first rate, as the DS415+ consumed just 37 watts under full load when armed with four 3TB hard drives.

Today we are checking out the 6-bay model from the latest NAS series from QNAP. The TS-x53 Pro series is powered by an Intel Bay Trail-D quad-core processor and can be purchased in an 8GB configuration. Designed for mission-critical business applications the TS-x53 Pro series is available in 2, 4, 6 and 8-bay models...

QNAP has hit the ground running with their TS-x53 Pro series offering 2, 4, 6 and 8-bay models. The 6-bay TS-653 Pro that we looked at costs $1150 (8GB model) while a cheaper $1000 2GB model also exists. Given the specifications and more importantly the performance we have just seen, the 8GB model at $1150 is a great buy.