Inno3D has just unveiled one of the most beastly GeForce GTX 1080 video cards, with their take on the GP104 looking quite good.
We have the iChill GTX 1080 HerculeZ X3 and the Herculez X4 video cards, which the company will be debuting at Computex 2016. Inno3D"s iChill GTX 1080 HerculeZ X4 is such a crazy card, it features an additional fan that will provide additional heat dissipation from the VRM section.
Both cards feature 1 x 8-pin and 1 x 6-pin PCIe power connector, but the power side of things is 6+1 phase. We will be hands-on with these cards at Computex 2016, so be sure to check back soon!
Willie Nelson, Merle Haggard - It"s All Going to Pot
Fans of a long-outlawed multi-purpose crop raised a hemp flag with Willie Nelson before a Charlottesville concert on Wednesday (5/25).
It was on the mind of Willie Nelson, and on the mind of Kentucky farmer Michael Lewis. Farmers need opportunities, says Lewis.
Michael Bowman, chair of the Hemp Association, says that unlike those who grow cotton and soybeans, hemp farmers arent seeking subsidies. Were simply just asking for the right to grow it, says Bowman.
Another difference is that hemp farmers dont need pesticides. None. And Im not kidding. I kid you not, says Bowman.
While Virginia has taken steps toward allowing educational hemp plots, a 1970s federal drug law still treats hemp as marijuana, the intoxicating version of the species.
Last August, the FIBA Oceania Championships took place with a spot in this August"s Olympics on the line.
Australia was the overwhelming favorite. But New Zealand stood as optimistic challengers, hoping that its young, giant phenom could neutralize Australia"s massive longtime advantage in the matchup Andrew Bogut.
"On paper, Steven Adams is the only Tall Black who could reasonably be expected to tussle with Bogut in single coverage," a New Zealand news report read in late July.
But Adams chose not to compete and Australia rolled to two straight double-digit wins, securing the automatic bid.
Nine months later, on the other side of the world, that anticipated clash of centers from rival countries has materialized in the opposite hemisphere. The young Adams has morphed into a vital piece for the Thunder. The aging but cagey Bogut proved huge in the Warriors Game 5 season-saver.
An Olympic bid isn"t at stake, but a Western Conference title is on the line. There are plenty of factors to follow on Saturday night in OKC. But one of Game 6"s biggest storylines: the battle down under between a New Zealander and an Australian.
These two countries, separated by a three-hour flight over the Tasman Sea, have peaceful relations. Except when it comes to sports. They are heated rivals in everything, but particularly rugby and cricket.
Made fun of him when we won in cricket a while back, Adams joked of Bogut. But that was my first year. Last year we got kicked (in cricket) so I didn"t talk to him from then on. We got destroyed. It"s bad stuff.
Despite being from a similar area of the world, the two don"t know each other. They"re nine years apart. Bogut is 31, Adams is 22. When Bogut was drafted first overall in 2005, Adams was a 12-year-old with little to no basketball knowledge or experience.
I just know he"s from New Zealand, Bogut said. That"s about it. We didn"t play against each other or anything like that.
After one year at Pittsburgh, Adams was the 12th overall pick in a thin 2013 draft. The selection didn"t generate buzz around the league, but it was a national story back in New Zealand. Adams became the country"s first-ever first-round pick.
Despite the proximity, though, that meant little to Bogut.
Is it good for Australia that a New Zealander got drafted? Bogut said. I couldn"t really care. He"s not from Australia. That"s like asking if it"s good a Canadian got drafted for America.
Adams" growth was steady through his first three seasons in the league. But in these playoffs showing improved touch and admirable toughness Adams has burst into the national spotlight.
He dominated an overmatched Mavericks frontline in the first round, then completely outplayed Tim Duncan in the Spurs series, possibly ushering one of the league"s most legendary players to his retirement.
So many positive factors have collided for the Thunder during this surprising postseason run. Dion Waiters is more reliable than ever. Andre Roberson is hitting 3s. Billy Donovan has pushed all the right buttons. The two stars have committed to the defensive end.
But perhaps most influential is the evolution of Adams from a promising young talent to a physically imposing, suddenly polished two-way force at the center spot.
That emergence continued in the first four games of this Warriors series. Adams averaged 11.0 points and 8.5 rebounds, while anchoring a strong defensive effort. Meanwhile his Australian counterpart, Bogut, was basically a non-factor, averaging 3.0 points, 4.2 rebounds and 3.2 fouls.
Before Game 5, Steve Kerr publicly called out Bogut. In Game 5, Bogut responded, going for 15 points and 14 rebounds, while patrolling the paint and forcing a ton of errant Thunder layups.
The big fella was amazing tonight, Draymond Green said. At both ends of the floor.
Adams gave decent minutes, but battled through some early foul trouble and was beat to a few rebounds by Bogut. For the first time this series, Australia outplayed New Zealand.
As this clash shifts to Game 6, the Thunder looks to flip that back in its direction. The battle down under will be crucial.
Oklahoma City Thunder vs Golden State Warriors - Game 1 - Full Game Highlights | 2016 NBA Playoffs
OAKLAND (AP) Were not going home! Were not going home! Stephen Curry screamed at the top of his lungs.
No, his Golden State Warriors are going back to Oklahoma City, after keeping their title reign and the winningest season in NBA history alive for at least one more game.
Curry scored 31 points, raising his arms in the early moments to awaken Golden States raucous crowd, and the defending champions staved off elimination with a 120-111 victory over the Thunder on Thursday night in Game 5 of the Western Conference finals.
For all the speculation about the current state of Currys beat-up body that troublesome ankle, sore knee or tender elbow he did it all.
I thought he looked like 91 percent, coach Steve Kerr cracked. He came out and played a really good game. Thats all I can tell you. Hes going to compete every night. He had an excellent night and helped us get it done.
The MVP made a snazzy layup late and dished out six assists, while Klay Thompson added 27 points as Golden State sent the best the best-of-seven series back to Oklahoma City for Game 6 on Saturday night. Golden State trails 3-2 and is trying to become just the 10th team to rally from a 3-1 deficit.
None of us want to go home, Thompson said. Were having too much fun out there.
Kevin Durant scored 40 points and Russell Westbrook added 31 points, eight assists, seven rebounds and five steals for the Thunder, trying for the fifth NBA Finals appearance in franchise history and chasing just the second championship after the 1978-79 Seattle SuperSonics won it all.
Hes a tornado, Kerr said of Westbrook.
The record-setting, 73-win Warriors, coming off their first back-to-back defeats all season, had been blown out in two losses at Oklahoma City by a combined 52 points.
Durants 3-pointer with 4:34 left got the Thunder within 103-98, then Curry answered with a three-point play.
Curry scored seven points in a 58-second stretch of the second quarter, but the Thunder didnt go away easily.
I liked our will, I liked our fight, Kerr said. We were embarrassed in OKC the last couple games.
Trailing 58-50 at halftime, Oklahoma City came out of the break with a 9-2 run. Westbrooks 3-pointer with 6:06 left in the third put Oklahoma City ahead 68-67 for its first lead of the night. But Golden State led 81-77 going into the fourth and began the final period with an 8-0 burst.
We didnt shoot a particularly good percentage when we got into the lane and got into the deep paint, Thunder coach Billy Donovan said. We had our opportunities.
Curry shot 9 for 20 and also had five steals, while Thompson had his 11th 20-point game for the second straight postseason despite shooting 2 for 9 from 3-point range. Draymond Green had 11 points and 13 rebounds.
Kerr figured his Warriors might have an edge against the percentages of teams having trailed 3-1 because theyre the defending champs and were playing at home, where they have been nearly unbeatable.
He wasnt surprised to see this team respond so well.
We played with great desperation, Kerr said. I knew how we would play. This is a championship team.
Kerr called for center Andrew Bogut to do more and the 7-footer delivered with a playoff career-high 15 points and 14 rebounds for his second double-double this postseason and seventh of his career.
Marreese Speights had a pair of three-point plays on follow shots and a 3 in the second quarter to give Golden State a nice lift off the bench. He had nine points in four minutes during that stretch and 14 points overall for his fifth double-digit scoring game this postseason.
With his 1,248th career postseason point in the third, Curry passed Wilt Chamberlain (1,246) for second place on the franchises playoff scoring list.
Thats who he is, thats what hes done, thats whats made him a very good player, Donovan said.
Coach of the Year Kerr sent a message to Warriors fans Wednesday on social media requesting they arrive on time Thursday and bring their best.
The always-raucous supporters obliged.
Its a big game. We need our crowd behind us, Kerr said beforehand.
Steven Adams Elbows Shaun Livingston in the Face | Thunder vs Warriors | Game 5 | 2016 NBA Playoffs
Adams supplied eight points (4-6 FG), 10 rebounds, an assist and a block over 31 minutes during Thursday"s 120-111 loss to the Warriors in Game 5 of the Western Conference finals.
The 22-year-old big man hauled in double-digit boards for the third time in the series, and made the most of his limited opportunties on offense. Adams is not quite the contributor on offense he was in the semifinals versus the Spurs, but he"s still managed averages of 10.4 points and 8.8 rebounds over the first five games against the Warriors.
UEFA Champions League Final Highlights | 1995 - 2015 | 20 Year Special
He then saw his rival Messi score in the second half to secure Barcalona the trophy. He was booked late on, as he took his anger out on Carles Puyol with a barge. This was his last game for United before he left for 80 million pounds to Real Madrid.
The all-time Champions League goalscorer made his third appearance five years later.
Real Madrid 4-1 Atletico Madrid AET, May 24 2014 Lisbon in Portugal
There were doubts over Ronaldos fitness, with him sitting out Reals final two La Liga games with a thigh injury. Real were seconds from losing this one beforeAtletico led beforeSergio Ramos equalised in stoppage time.
Ronaldo then assisted Marcelo, after Bales header before he got in on the act for the fourth from the spot and celebrated by ripping his shirt off Hulk-style, for which he received a yellow card.
