Consolidated CES 2014 Thread

[riotonthebay]

I'm one of those people that feels awkward watching awkward things…

… I'm basically hiding in my hoodie right now…

[kmiller8]

Steam Machines

http://www.tweaktown.com/news/34681/valve-shows-off-13-steam-machines-we-have-all-the-prices-and-specs/index.html

Ranging from $500 to $6k

Why anyone would spend $6k on a linux gaming computer is beyond me.

[kmiller8]

Really good looking Mini-ITX case from Corsair

http://www.guru3d.com/news_story/corsair_obsidian_250d_mini_itx_case.html

[Findecanor]

Wasn't Matias supposed to release something new at CES this year?

[riotonthebay]

Wasn't Matias supposed to release something new at CES this year?

BS SSK, I think

[SpAmRaY]

Wasn't Matias supposed to release something new at CES this year?

BS SSK, I think

You  mean ALPS SSK?

[riotonthebay]

Wasn't Matias supposed to release something new at CES this year?

BS SSK, I think

You  mean ALPS SSK?

I mean what I said. I think Matias and SP are making a joint announcement when the countdown timer ends.

[SpAmRaY]

Wasn't Matias supposed to release something new at CES this year?

BS SSK, I think

You  mean ALPS SSK?

I mean what I said. I think Matias and SP are making a joint announcement when the countdown timer ends.

Oh yeah that, sure!

[bueller]

Wasn't Matias supposed to release something new at CES this year?

BS SSK, I think

You  mean ALPS SSK?

I mean what I said. I think Matias and SP are making a joint announcement when the countdown timer ends.

I'll believe that when I see it, seems like a very odd partnership.

[bazh]

I dont get why the switch cover is transparent . It not possible to see them unless you are going to be like demik, typing without keycaps

The idea is the clear case help spread the light from an SMD RGB led under the switch just like what Matias switch did, so I guess the main purpose is now we can have backlit keyboard without switches placed up-side-down and the light comes through all the keycap, not just a coner like before

[kmiller8]

Kailh will also release transparent versions of their switches very soon (which are low-quality Cherry MX copies) and you guys will see plenty of low-quality chinese mechanical keyboards with RGB this year  )

Wrong, Kailh is releasing a normal body customized to fit a "normal" sized RGB LED

http://www.mechkb.com/blog/industry-developents/cherry-mx-rgb-tesoro-lobera/

Specifically

[SpAmRaY]

Kailh will also release transparent versions of their switches very soon (which are low-quality Cherry MX copies) and you guys will see plenty of low-quality chinese mechanical keyboards with RGB this year  )

Wrong, Kailh is releasing a normal body customized to fit a "normal" sized RGB LED

http://www.mechkb.com/blog/industry-developents/cherry-mx-rgb-tesoro-lobera/

Specifically

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The Kailh / Tesoro implementation is a more traditional LED per-switch implementation except using RGB LEDs. According to Carter from Coolermaster, the LEDs are custom built into the switches (we cannot confirm as our distributors won’t let us open ‘er up… yet ;) ). If you look closely, you can see that the LEDs are not the regular 3mm flangeless LEDs which we have come to know and love.

So coolermaster is selling the board with the Kailh switches with RGB LEDS??

[kmiller8]

The Kailh / Tesoro implementation is a more traditional LED per-switch implementation except using RGB LEDs. According to Carter from Coolermaster, the LEDs are custom built into the switches (we cannot confirm as our distributors won’t let us open ‘er up… yet ). If you look closely, you can see that the LEDs are not the regular 3mm flangeless LEDs which we have come to know and love.

So coolermaster is selling the board with the Kailh switches with RGB LEDS??

I think that was more referencing that Carter/Cooler Master had reverse engineered the Kailh switches and understood their implementation. not that they were going to use them.

At least that's how I read that.

[Alessandro]

Was that bloody seizure flash in the video really necessary just to say the word "new"?

[Jixr]

yeah, I nearly had a seisure half way through?

and i  hope to god the keyboard shown at the end is NOT the final product.

[missalaire]

http://www.hardocp.com/news/2014/01/07/corsair_announces_ax1500i_worldrsquos_most_technologically_advanced_efficient_psu

Corsair®, the most awarded PC power supply brand in the world1, today announced the AX1500i Digital ATX power supply. The PSU’s digitally-controlled circuitry delivers 1500 watts of ultra-stable power with efficiency that goes beyond 80 PLUSTM Platinum, making the AX1500i the most technologically advanced, energy efficient, and customizable power supply available for extreme PC enthusiasts. The AX1500i’s groundbreaking efficiency meets the current draft for ATX 115 Volt 80 PLUS Titanium for consumer PSUs.

The AX1500i's second generation digital architecture enables the PSU to consistently deliver up to 1500 watts of power with class-leading Titanium energy efficiency levels of up to 94%. The DSP-controlled circuitry of the PSU allows it to consistently deliver exceptionally stable voltages along with amazingly low ripple and noise. Tremendous power reserves combined with a vast array of cabling options enables the AX1500i to power heavily overclocked PC systems with up to four graphics cards in NVIDIA® SLI™ or AMD CrossFireX™ configurations with headroom to spare. The AX1500’s leading performance is possible thanks to a streamlined component count and circuit-board layout made possible by the DSP-based design. The AX1500i’s high efficiency results in reduced heat, allowing the PSU to operate in silent Zero RPM Fan Mode until the load reaches 450 watts. A custom-designed fluid dynamic bearing 140mm fan, specifically designed for low-noise operation, allows the PSU to run quietly even when running at full 1500 watt power output.

[kmiller8]

http://www.hardocp.com/news/2014/01/07/corsair_announces_ax1500i_worldrsquos_most_technologically_advanced_efficient_psu

Corsair®, the most awarded PC power supply brand in the world1, today announced the AX1500i Digital ATX power supply. The PSU’s digitally-controlled circuitry delivers 1500 watts of ultra-stable power with efficiency that goes beyond 80 PLUSTM Platinum, making the AX1500i the most technologically advanced, energy efficient, and customizable power supply available for extreme PC enthusiasts. The AX1500i’s groundbreaking efficiency meets the current draft for ATX 115 Volt 80 PLUS Titanium for consumer PSUs.

The AX1500i's second generation digital architecture enables the PSU to consistently deliver up to 1500 watts of power with class-leading Titanium energy efficiency levels of up to 94%. The DSP-controlled circuitry of the PSU allows it to consistently deliver exceptionally stable voltages along with amazingly low ripple and noise. Tremendous power reserves combined with a vast array of cabling options enables the AX1500i to power heavily overclocked PC systems with up to four graphics cards in NVIDIA® SLI™ or AMD CrossFireX™ configurations with headroom to spare. The AX1500’s leading performance is possible thanks to a streamlined component count and circuit-board layout made possible by the DSP-based design. The AX1500i’s high efficiency results in reduced heat, allowing the PSU to operate in silent Zero RPM Fan Mode until the load reaches 450 watts. A custom-designed fluid dynamic bearing 140mm fan, specifically designed for low-noise operation, allows the PSU to run quietly even when running at full 1500 watt power output.

why would anyone spend $400 on a power supply, jebus corsair.

[missalaire]

http://www.hardocp.com/news/2014/01/07/corsair_announces_ax1500i_worldrsquos_most_technologically_advanced_efficient_psu

Corsair®, the most awarded PC power supply brand in the world1, today announced the AX1500i Digital ATX power supply. The PSU’s digitally-controlled circuitry delivers 1500 watts of ultra-stable power with efficiency that goes beyond 80 PLUSTM Platinum, making the AX1500i the most technologically advanced, energy efficient, and customizable power supply available for extreme PC enthusiasts. The AX1500i’s groundbreaking efficiency meets the current draft for ATX 115 Volt 80 PLUS Titanium for consumer PSUs.

The AX1500i's second generation digital architecture enables the PSU to consistently deliver up to 1500 watts of power with class-leading Titanium energy efficiency levels of up to 94%. The DSP-controlled circuitry of the PSU allows it to consistently deliver exceptionally stable voltages along with amazingly low ripple and noise. Tremendous power reserves combined with a vast array of cabling options enables the AX1500i to power heavily overclocked PC systems with up to four graphics cards in NVIDIA® SLI™ or AMD CrossFireX™ configurations with headroom to spare. The AX1500’s leading performance is possible thanks to a streamlined component count and circuit-board layout made possible by the DSP-based design. The AX1500i’s high efficiency results in reduced heat, allowing the PSU to operate in silent Zero RPM Fan Mode until the load reaches 450 watts. A custom-designed fluid dynamic bearing 140mm fan, specifically designed for low-noise operation, allows the PSU to run quietly even when running at full 1500 watt power output.

why would anyone spend $400 on a power supply, jebus corsair.

The kind of people who have like $5k lying around to build a computer with

Dem quad GPU set ups bro.

[kmiller8]

http://www.guru3d.com/news_story/corsair_raptor_m45_mouse_and_k40_keyboard.html

Raptor K40 Gaming Keyboard with RGB Backlighting
The Corsair Raptor K40 gaming keyboard combines a comfortable membrane key feel, onboard macro storage, 100% anti-ghosting with full-key rollover on USB, and 16.8 million color customizable backlighting to create a precision gaming keyboard that can be customized for specific games, tactics, and playing styles. The keyboard features 6 programmable gaming keys and 18 programmable functions accessible from 3 separate banks that can be stored in the keyboard's internal memory. The Raptor K40 also has dedicated multimedia keys for convenient music and video playback.

The Raptor K40 gaming keyboard will be available in January at suggested list price of $79.99 and is backed by a 2 year warranty.

Price announced for rubberdome RGB board )

[kmiller8]

http://www.bit-tech.net/news/hardware/2014/01/07/evga-torq-x10-gaming-mouse/1

Carbon Fiber mouse with OMNOMRONSOMON switches.

[SpAmRaY]

http://www.guru3d.com/news_story/corsair_raptor_m45_mouse_and_k40_keyboard.html

Raptor K40 Gaming Keyboard with RGB Backlighting
The Corsair Raptor K40 gaming keyboard combines a comfortable membrane key feel, onboard macro storage, 100% anti-ghosting with full-key rollover on USB, and 16.8 million color customizable backlighting to create a precision gaming keyboard that can be customized for specific games, tactics, and playing styles. The keyboard features 6 programmable gaming keys and 18 programmable functions accessible from 3 separate banks that can be stored in the keyboard's internal memory. The Raptor K40 also has dedicated multimedia keys for convenient music and video playback.

The Raptor K40 gaming keyboard will be available in January at suggested list price of $79.99 and is backed by a 2 year warranty.

Price announced for rubberdome RGB board )

but it has a 2 yr warranty!!

[tormentor]

http://www.tomshardware.com/news/corsair-cherry-mx-rgb-color-led-lights,25608.html#xtor=RSS-999

Very pretty lighting modes. I just want to throw money at it.

[kmiller8]

http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=51868.0

http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=53103.0 THERE CAN BE ONLY ONE

http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=53129.0 THERE CAN BE ONLY ONE

[tormentor]

thanks kmiller

[kmiller8]

OMGLOOKITHOWCUTE

http://www.techspot.com/news/55245-makerbot-showcases-replicator-mini-and-z18-at-ces-coming-this-spring.html

[epzy]

To those few podcast interviewees who thought they did a bad job, trust me, you didn't do Michael Bay bad

Oh wow, just wow... That has to haunt him for a long time.

[Alessandro]

Razer's project Christie looks insane:

http://forums.bit-tech.net/showthread.php?p=3476818

[kmiller8]

Oculus with IR tracking!

http://arstechnica.com/gaming/2014/01/new-oculus-prototype-features-positional-tracking-reduced-motion-blur/

[McWilloughby]

Razer's project Christie looks insane:

http://forums.bit-tech.net/showthread.php?p=3476818

"A fully modular and easy to upgrade... ...gaming PC"

So a gaming PC then?

Sure some people aren't willing to take their computer apart but what they really need is to realise that it isn't dangerous and learn how to do it rather than blowing silly amounts of money on a (likely to be) proprietary hardware standard. Kinda hope this one doesn't get off the ground.

[Alessandro]

Razer's project Christie looks insane:

http://forums.bit-tech.net/showthread.php?p=3476818

"A fully modular and easy to upgrade... ...gaming PC"

So a gaming PC then?

Sure some people aren't willing to take their computer apart but what they really need is to realise that it isn't dangerous and learn how to do it rather than blowing silly amounts of money on a (likely to be) proprietary hardware standard. Kinda hope this one doesn't get off the ground.

I suppose it depends if they do make it open standard and plenty of other companies get behind it. It doesn't seem like a bad idea for people that aren't confident inside a computer, or if you just want something built. Even later down the line though, I can forsee too many variables that will just mean the project doesn't work.

[demik]

To those few podcast interviewees who thought they did a bad job, trust me, you didn't do Michael Bay bad

Oh wow, just wow... That has to haunt him for a long time.

yeah, wiping away the tears with all that cash.

[demik]

i want that carbon fiber mouse. dont even care if it works, it just looks cool as hell.

[vivalarevolución]

To those few podcast interviewees who thought they did a bad job, trust me, you didn't do Michael Bay bad

Apparently, Michael Bay has no sense of humor.  Good to know.

[kmiller8]

Ars recap Day 1 in pictures

http://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2014/01/ces-opening-day-games-guns-and-3d-printers/

They have some pretty cool pics of pretty cool stuff in there.

[kmiller8]

Gigabyte now has a Razer Blade competitor

http://www.tweaktown.com/news/34728/gigabyte-unveils-a-super-thin-gaming-notebook-the-aorus-x7/index.html

[Findecanor]

Apparently, Michael Bay has no sense of humor.  Good to know.

My take on it is that Michael Bay does not stand up to coming up with bull**** for promoting that TV.

[kmiller8]

Finally some pictures of the board in the real world.

http://www.slashgear.com/corsair-cherry-mx-rgb-keyboard-hands-on-07311850/

[kmiller8]

Dell 28" 4K @700

http://www.techspot.com/news/55261-dell-prices-28-inch-4k-ultra-hd-monitor-at-just-699.html

[stancato9]

Dell 28" 4K @700

http://www.techspot.com/news/55261-dell-prices-28-inch-4k-ultra-hd-monitor-at-just-699.html

Apparently this is 30hz and a TN panel. I don't see the use base if that's true.

[kmiller8]

Apparently this is 30hz and a TN panel. I don't see the use base if that's true.

It’s known as the P2815Q and it contains an IPS LED display

I wouldn't be surprised to see it's only 30hz tbh. None of the three companies have released anything I've seen saying whether it's 30hz or 60hz.

time shall tell..

EDIT:

They're probably 60hz, so you're wrong on both accounts

http://pcdiy.asus.com/2014/01/pb287q-4k-for-the-masses/

Here at CES 2014 the new PB287Q is being unveiled offering up 28 inches of 4K resolution, 1ms response time and native 60Hz operation.

[stancato9]

Apparently this is 30hz and a TN panel. I don't see the use base if that's true.

It’s known as the P2815Q and it contains an IPS LED display

I wouldn't be surprised to see it's only 30hz tbh. None of the three companies have released anything I've seen saying whether it's 30hz or 60hz.

time shall tell..

EDIT:

They're probably 60hz, so you're wrong on both accounts

http://pcdiy.asus.com/2014/01/pb287q-4k-for-the-masses/

Here at CES 2014 the new PB287Q is being unveiled offering up 28 inches of 4K resolution, 1ms response time and native 60Hz operation.

I just saw that article but I have read from other sources that it will be TN and 30hz. The price seems too good to be 60 and IPS. That would make it go on sale for around $500. Seems too good to be true.

[kmiller8]

I just saw that article but I have read from other sources that it will be TN and 30hz. The price seems too good to be 60 and IPS. That would make it go on sale for around $500. Seems too good to be true.

Well, ASUS is reporting the 60hz on their site, and Dell is announcing the IPS on their site.

I'll eat a shoe if the ASUS, Dell, and Lenovo monitors aren't all sharing the same panel.

So I feel pretty safe saying these $600/$700 monitors are 4K, 60Hz, IPS, and DP/HDMI.

[stancato9]

I just saw that article but I have read from other sources that it will be TN and 30hz. The price seems too good to be 60 and IPS. That would make it go on sale for around $500. Seems too good to be true.

Well, ASUS is reporting the 60hz on their site, and Dell is announcing the IPS on their site.

I'll eat a shoe if the ASUS, Dell, and Lenovo monitors aren't all sharing the same panel.

So I feel pretty safe saying these $600/$700 monitors are 4K, 60Hz, IPS, and DP/HDMI.

Hmm maybe, I only have a little while then to sell my U2713HM. But if it's not 60hz I'm going to be screwed.

[epzy]

Isn't Ducky at CES this year or? Haven't seen anything from them.

[Sniping]

4K korean panels imminent?

[bueller]

4K korean panels imminent?

Yep, they use the cast-off's from the major manufacturers so we should start seeing them in coming months.

I'm more excited to see what this does to the 27" wqhd monitor prices on the second hand market, those prices are going to plummet.

[stancato9]

4K korean panels imminent?

Yep, they use the cast-off's from the major manufacturers so we should start seeing them in coming months.

I'm more excited to see what this does to the 27" wqhd monitor prices on the second hand market, those prices are going to plummet.

They are going to have to. All monitor prices are going to be very low now. Hopefully I can sell mine in the next week or two.

[kmiller8]

UPDATE: I now have confirmation of the P2815Q’s full specs, and have listed them below. Unfortunately, it tops out at 30Hz 3840 x 2160 and 60Hz for 1920 x 1080.

http://www.forbes.com/sites/jasonevangelho/2014/01/07/dell-wasnt-joking-about-that-28-inch-sub-1000-4k-monitor-its-only-699/

So no reason to sell your monitor just yet

Also

Panel tech: Anti-glare TN (not IPS which was previously rumored)

So yeah, this monitor just lost my purchase...

[kmiller8]

AMD's Nano PC (prototypes only )

http://www.techspot.com/news/55262-amds-super-thin-nano-pc-prototype-debuts-at-ces.html

[stancato9]

UPDATE: I now have confirmation of the P2815Q’s full specs, and have listed them below. Unfortunately, it tops out at 30Hz 3840 x 2160 and 60Hz for 1920 x 1080.

http://www.forbes.com/sites/jasonevangelho/2014/01/07/dell-wasnt-joking-about-that-28-inch-sub-1000-4k-monitor-its-only-699/

So no reason to sell your monitor just yet

Also

Panel tech: Anti-glare TN (not IPS which was previously rumored)

So yeah, this monitor just lost my purchase...

Yeah, I don't see the user base of this monitor. Who are they targeting? Not gamers because it is 30hz and not graphic designers because of the TN panel. Strange move on their part. They should have increased the cost slightly and made it 60hz and IPS.