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MSI B450M Mortar Unboxing, Review and Overclocking

Marvin Gabriel

Earlier this month I started my journey on building a Gaming PC for my YouTube channel and I released the first part where I picked the parts for the build, one of those parts is the MSI B450M Mortar Motherboard that we are going to take a look at today. I’ve decided to get this because it fits perfectly on my budget of around 6,000 Pesos or around 100$ just for the motherboard. It also has a nice aesthetics with neutral colors and good overall design, especially with the VRM…

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Tronsmart LAC10 3 in 1 Micro USB Cable Review

Marvin Gabriel

At this point, I’ve already reviewed more than a couple of Tronsmart cables from a dedicated Lightning cable with the Tronsmart LTA up to a dedicated USB C cable with the Tronsmart ATC, but what we have today might be the only cable you’re going to need. The Tronsmart LAC10 is a 3 in 1 cable that primarily is a micro USB cable but with adapters for both lightning and USB Type C. So basically with this, you can pretty much charge all types of devices with a single cable. MY EARLY…

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HyperX Bring Alloy FPS RGB and Cloud Earbuds to PC and Nintendo Switch Gamers

Marvin Gabriel

HyperX®, the gaming division of Kingston Technology, today announced the Alloy FPS RGB Mechanical Gaming Keyboard and the Cloud Earbuds are both available in Philippines. The Alloy FPS RGB keyboard features Kailh Silver Speed mechanical key switches that offer shorter key travel time and less actuation force for faster gameplay; the Cloud Earbuds is ideal for Nintendo Switch gamers with immersive gaming audio and in-line mic for game chat and phone calls. HyperX is augmenting its line of Alloy FPS keyboards by now offering Kailh Silver Speed key switches on…

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Transcend Announces 2nd Generation DrivePro Body 10 Body Camera

Marvin Gabriel

Transcend Information Inc., a leading manufacturer of storage and multimedia products, today announced the second generation of DrivePro Body 10 body camera, which uses a Sony sensor and infrared LEDs to capture images with clear resolution and high sensitivity in low-light conditions. The new DrivePro Body 10B also features a handy snapshot button to take quick photos during recording, a 360° rotating clip and Velcro holder, as well as a rugged chassis with water and shock resistance. Sony Sensor Designed with law enforcement officers and public security professionals in mind,…

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Tronsmart Encore Hydra Wireless Headphones Review

Marvin Gabriel

I recently reviewed the Tronsmart Encore Spunky Buds and I was impressed by how convenient it is, in fact, it is currently my daily driver. I like the form factor, the true wireless stereo feature and most importantly, the sound quality. Today, we are taking a look at it’s bigger brother, the Tronsmart Encore Hydra Wireless Headphones, although it’s not cable free like the Tronsmart Spunky Buds, it offers superior fit around your ears and longer battery life in a single charge. Since this is geared towards athletes and people…

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Tronsmart C4N1 4-in-1 USB Type-C Cable Review

Marvin Gabriel

If you have a bunch of devices that use USB Type C and micro USB ports and you want to have a single cable to rule them all then you came to the right place. Today we are taking a look at the Tronsmart C4N1 4 in 1 USB Type C Cable. This is primarily a USB Type C to USB Type C cable but it also has an adapter for USB Type A and micro USB to expand its compatibility with the majority of devices out there. MY EARLY…

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Tronsmart ATC Braided Nylon USB-C to USB-A Cable Review

Marvin Gabriel

ya USB Type C devices are slowly becoming the norm when it comes to ports on portable devices such as smartphones, tablets, and laptops. And it makes sense because USB Type C is more convenient being reversible and it supports faster data transfer speeds and more importantly, faster-charging. There are a lot of USB Type C cables available out there, but not all are alike when it comes to durability and performance. Today, we are taking a look at one of the premium USB Type C cables out there in the…

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Motospeed Inflictor CK104 Mechanical Keyboard Review

Marvin Gabriel

Since my review of the Gigaware K28 Mechanical Keyboard, I was intrigued by how mechanical keyboards have become cheaper while still being fairly decent. So I’ve decided that I will continue to review mechanical keyboards in the budget category. And with the perfect timing, gearbest.com reached out to me and ask me if I’m interested to review one of their gaming peripherals and of course, I said yes. I picked the Motospeed CK104 Mechanical Keyboard and today, we’re going to take a look at it and see what it’s all…

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Tronsmart LTA Double Braided Nylon Lightning Cable Review

Marvin Gabriel

Until Apple finally decides to ditch their propriety lightning port for USB Type C we’re going to be stuck with the very fragile and limited use lightning cable. But that doesn’t mean you need to settle for the standard cable and deal with its low-quality characteristics. Today, we are going to see if upgrading to a premium cable like the Tronsmart LTA Lightning Cable is worth it. MY EARLY BREAKDOWN Pros: Durable, Capable of fast charging current up to 2.4A   Cons: None   SPECIFICATIONS Model: LTA Material: Double braided…

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Tronsmart CTMF Micro USB to USB Type C Adapter Review

Marvin Gabriel

With the increasing availability of USB Type C devices, it’s pretty evident that we’re going towards the future when it comes to charging cables. But not all of us are already ready for the transition, some of us are still using micro USB cables and micro USB devices. But just in case you came into a situation wherein you need a backup USB Type C cable, don’t worry, I’ve got you covered. Today, we are taking a look at the Tronsmart CTMF Micro USB Female 2.0 to USB-C Male Adapter, in short,…

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30K PC Build 2018 – Planning Stage – Ft. Pinoypartpicker.com

Marvin Gabriel

As I continue to grow my brand and my YouTube channel, I would like to explore more opportunities and further enhance my workflow and at the same time, be able to give you guys proper testing and benchmarks, so today, I finally decided to build my own gaming PC. My budget for this build is just around 28-30K Php at max and I’m building around the new Ryzen platform, specifically the second-generation Ryzen 5. We’re going to use the very intuitive part picker from pinoypartpicker.com and discuss all the parts as…

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Tronsmart C24 Dual USB Port Car Charger Review

Marvin Gabriel

There are a lot of cheap generic car chargers available out there on the market with fancy marketing and whatnot but for something important like this that involves electricity, I think it’s imperative that we consider getting a legit one from a reputable brand. That’s where the Tronsmart C24 Dual USB Port Car Charger comes in, today, we are going to take a look at it and see what’s really special with this compared to generic alternatives out there. MY EARLY BREAKDOWN Pros: Super Tiny, Durable, Efficient fast charging   Cons: None…

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Tronsmart Encore Spunky Buds Review – True Wireless Stereo Experience!

Marvin Gabriel

I have reviewed a couple of Tronsmart Bluetooth speakers before with the Tronsmart Element T2 and the Tronsmart Element Splash and so far, quite honestly, I have nothing but good things to say about their audio devices, they work well as advertised, the build quality is good and the sound quality is decent for its price. So when Tronsmart asked me If I want to check out their new Tronsmart Encore Spunky Buds, of course, I said yes. The Tronsmart Encore Spunky Buds feature True Wireless Stereo mode which basically allows…

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Lazada Unveils LazMall and Kicks Off with 9.9 Sale

Marvin Gabriel

  Philippines, 31st August 2018 –  Southeast Asia’s biggest e-commerce portal celebrates the official launch of the LazMall, featuring almost a thousand authentic brands with over 70 million product listings. LazMall is Southeast Asia’s biggest mall and provides shoppers across the region with reliable services and product quality assurance. Top-rated online brands as well as authorized brand distributors of products from Apple, Samsung, Xiaomi, JBL, Philipps, Mac, L’Oreal, Dove, Olay, Levi’s and many more will be made available. Click the image to see the deals The combination of a wide…

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Transcend Brings 3D NAND to mSATA SSD MSA230S for Consumers

Marvin Gabriel

Transcend Information Inc., a leading manufacturer of storage and multimedia products, is introducing the mSATA SSD MSA230S to its comprehensive portfolio of high-quality, reliable solid-state storage solutions. Designed for the consumer market, the MSA230S utilizes 3D NAND flash memory, SATA III 6Gb/s interface and a powerful controller to deliver blazing-fast transfer speeds of up to 550MB/s read and 400MB/s write*, long-term reliability and high cost-effectiveness. 3D NAND Flash Memory   The compact form factor of the mSATA SSD MSA230S, which is one-eighth the size of a standard 2.5-inch solid-state drive,…

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KINGMAX Entry-level M.2 PCIe SSD PJ3280 Satisfies the need for upgrades

Marvin Gabriel

KINGMAX Entry-level M.2 PCIe SSD PJ3280 Satisfies the need for upgrades where speed is of paramount importance KINGMAX, a world-renowned professional memory manufacturer, has consummated its product line of M.2 2280 PCIe NVMe solid-state drives (SSDs), providing users who want to improve their PC performance with a greater variety of choices. In addition to the ultra-fast M.2 PCIe SSD PX-3480 (Gen3x4) and the PX-3280 (Gen3x2), the affordable/entry-level PJ-3280 (Gen3x2) has also been introduced, allowing users who are considering turning to SSDs to boost their computer performance a higher-speed and more…

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Not so MASSIVE Tech Unboxing Episode 3 – Tronsmart Edition

Marvin Gabriel

The last episode of my Not so MASSIVE Tech Unboxing series featured budget gaming peripherals, it was a hit and It got a lot of interest from you guys especially with the Gigaware K28 Mechanical Gaming Keyboard. I am planning on making another batch of gaming peripherals unboxing and review in the future so stay tuned. Today, however, we are taking a look at some of the products that Tronsmart sent me to review and I figured since it’s more than a couple, why not make it a part of this…

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HyperX Expands Predator DDR4 RGB and Predator DDR4 Lineup

Marvin Gabriel

HyperX®, the gaming division of Kingston Technology, today announced the expansion of its Predator DDR4 RGB and Predator DDR4 memory lineup. The Predator DDR4 RGB is now available in speeds up to 4000MHz and the HyperX Predator DDR4 memory now features expanded speed and capacities up to 128GB and frequencies up to 4133MHz.  HyperX memory is designed for PC builders, enthusiasts and system integrators that need fast, high-density memory. The new Predator DDR4 RGB and Predator DDR4 meet the memory needs for gaming systems using the latest Intel or AMD…

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Redragon Mirage M690 Wireless Gaming Mouse Review

Marvin Gabriel

It has been a while since I did a review of a gaming mouse, the last time was the Fantech Leblanc WG8 Wireless Gaming Mouse, so Today, we are going to take a look at yet another affordable wireless gaming mouse in the form of the Redragon Mirage M690. Redragon is one of the brands that are on my radar for quite some time now because of its popularity for providing gamers with affordable solutions when it comes to gaming peripherals. And since I don’t have a budget yet to…

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Tronsmart PBT12 Presto 10400mAh Quick Charge 3.0 USB-C Power Bank Review

Marvin Gabriel

Earlier this month I released my full review of the Tronsmart PBT10 Presto 10000mAh Quick Charge 3.0 Power Bank and it actually performed quite well as advertised with the multiple charging technologies it has built-in. Today, we are going to take a look at its brother, the Tronsmart PBT12 Presto 10400mAh USB-C Quick Charge 3.0 Power Bank. The Tronsmart PBT12 has all the technologies the Tronsmart PBT10 has with the exception of the Huawei FCP Technology, but the good thing about the PBT12 is that it uses the USB Type C…

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