ASRock Z690 Taichi review
Radeon RX 6500 XT review
MSI Vigor GK71 Sonic keyboard review
MSI GeForce RTX 3080 Suprim X 12GB review
TeamGroup A440 PRO Special 5eries 4TB NVMe review
Core i5 12400 processor review
MSI MAG B660M Mortar WIFI review
Biostar Z690 Valkyrie review
TeamGroup A440 PRO PCIe 4.0 M.2 NVMe review
DDR5 scaling with G.Skill TridentZ5 6000 CL36 review
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ASRock Z690 Taichi review
Posted by: on: 01/21/2022 03:19 PM [
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Meet the ASRock Z690 Taichi motherboard. This product is from a series that already appeared using the Z590 chipset, which we’ve reviewed not long ago. When looking at the overall specs, the Asrock Z690 Taichi isn’t much different from the predecessor, which would explain such a price difference.
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Radeon RX 6500 XT review
Posted by: on: 01/19/2022 04:00 PM [
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Never ever has entry-level performance been this costly, meet the new Radeon RX 6500 XT from AMD. It's fitted with 4GB 64-bit memory and a sniff of Inifinity Cache (16MB L3). Tied towards a PCIe Gen x4 link (3.0/4.0) this card could perform at RX 570/580 performance levels.
Read articleMSI Vigor GK71 Sonic keyboard review
Posted by: on: 01/13/2022 10:28 AM [
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The MSI Vigor GK71 Sonic keyboard is the one we’re reviewing today. This is not the first time we got this manufacturer’s peripheral, as, for example, the GK80 was checked almost four years ago. What the new one has to offer? The first thing is the MSI SONIC RED switches. It’s a result of a close collaboration between Kailh and MSI. These linear switches are designed to provide seamless and instantaneous responses, minimizing finger fatigue and enhancing comfort & ergonomics during gaming sessions
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MSI GeForce RTX 3080 Suprim X 12GB review
Posted by: on: 01/12/2022 04:28 PM [
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That is correct, 12 GB! Familiarize yourself to the MSI GeForce RTX 3080 Suprim X 12GB and revel in the stillness. Join us as we examine the all-new GeForce RTX 3080, a refresh model that features increased memory and faster rendering performance. We put MSI's most premium Suprim X revision to the test. And you're aware of what that entails: silence and enthusiast performance levels.
Read articleTeamGroup A440 PRO Special 5eries 4TB NVMe review
Posted by: on: 01/11/2022 05:57 PM [
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TeamGroup offers the T-FORCE CARDEA A440 Pro Special edition PS5, which basically is the PRO version of the NVMe SSD, the PCIe Gen 4.0 SSD is among the faster NVMe SSDs we have tested so far, with a transfer rate of up to 7400 MB/sec. Not only does it have a visually appealing design with its include heatsink, but it also performs very quickly and efficiently.
Read articleCore i5 12400 processor review
Posted by: on: 01/04/2022 08:13 PM [
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With six performance cores and hyper-threading, the Core i5 12400 might be the most desired budget-friendly and properly performing Alder Lake series processor as a gaming platform. It offers heaps of tier1 performance, can be tied towards DDR5 memory and a cheaper B660 chipset.
Read articleMSI MAG B660M Mortar WIFI review
Posted by: on: 01/04/2022 08:13 PM [
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MSI has returned with a motherboard in the Intel B660 series. We take a look at the Alder Lake-ready B660 Mortar series, which includes two M2 slots (PCIe Gen4), WIFI6e, and a 2.5 GigE connector.
Read articleBiostar Z690 Valkyrie review
Posted by: on: 12/30/2021 11:34 AM [
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Meet the Biostar Z690 Valkyrie motherboard. This product is from a series that already appeared using the Z590 chipset in the past. What does this name mean? It’s the name of Odin’s twelve handmaids who conducted the slain warriors of their choice from the battlefield to Valhalla. The series was introduced with Z590 Valkyrie.
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TeamGroup A440 PRO PCIe 4.0 M.2 NVMe review
Posted by: on: 12/28/2021 05:01 PM [
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TeamGroup offers the T-FORCE CARDEA A440 PRO NVMe SSD, the PCIe Gen 4.0 SSD is among the faster NVMe SSDs we have tested so far, with a transfer rate of up-to 7200 MB/sec. Not only does it have a visually appealing design with its include heatsink, but it also performs very quickly and efficiently.
Read articleDDR5 scaling with G.Skill TridentZ5 6000 CL36 review
Posted by: on: 12/24/2021 11:40 AM [
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Recently we looked at the performance differential between DDR4 and DDR5 on Alder-Lake, Intels Gen 12th series processors. Today we review a G.Skill TridentZ5 6000 CL36 DDR5 kit and fire off frequencies to see what the performance sweet spot is.
Read articleASUS GeForce RTX 3070 Noctua OC review
Posted by: on: 12/22/2021 04:15 PM [
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Enjoy the silence, who doesn't remember that song from the 80'ties. Join us as we evaluate a GeForce RTX 3070 Noctua OC variant, which has been introduced onto the market recently. You can argue its looks and design, but the card does deliver as expected, it's very silent.
Read articleG.Skill Z5i (Mini ITX) chassis review
Posted by: on: 12/21/2021 04:35 PM [
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This time, we're checking out the G.Skill Z5i, the first chassis from a company known the most from the RAM. Some can remember that there's an AIO (Enki) available, as well as the keyboards (like KM360), mice (and mousepad), headsets, or PSUs. The attempt is made in a not-so-popular segment, meaning the Mini-ITX (so that's one of the reasons for the mentioned limit). This choice is a brave one as it's not so easy to create a good product here. Yes, it's gaining the share, but the ATX is dominating (maybe we'll also see something from G.Skill?).
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Sapphire NITRO+ S360-A and S240-A AIO review (LCS)
Posted by: on: 12/17/2021 05:12 PM [
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Sapphire brings a new product range to the table, LCS aka liquid CPU cooler. They teamed up with Asetek to design the NITRO+ S360-A and S240-A AIO. The product comes with an inventive all-in-one cable for the fans (RGB+PWM in one cable). Which makes this an interesting product series.
Read articleGALAX GeForce RTX 3060 EX White 12G review
Posted by: on: 12/16/2021 04:10 PM [
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All of your base are belong to GALAX; join us as we evaluate their GeForce RTX 3060 EX White variant, which has the same 12GB of memory and 3584 shading processors but features a factory boost speed of 1777 MHz. Our tested model also features a two-fan all-white design.
Read articleASRock Z690 Steel Legend (DDR4) review
Posted by: on: 12/14/2021 03:35 PM [
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ASRock delivers a Z690 that offers a bit more value, located under 300 USD this motherboard however is loaded with premium features. Next to that, to save you some money on that total cost of the build, you can use DDR4 memory on this motherboard. This Z690 Alder Lake-ready motherboard features three M2 slots, and Dragon a 2.5 GigE connector, among other features.
Read articleForza Horizon 5: PC graphics performance benchmark review
Posted by: on: 12/10/2021 04:47 PM [
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We'll be adding Forza Horizon 5 PC to our graphics card benchmark suite as Raytracing title, as such, we figured why not commence a nice little performance review based on raytraced results, which can be applied to compatible GeForce and Radeon graphics cards. We'll test the game on the PC platform relative to graphics card performance with the latest DXR compatible AMD Radeon and NVIDIA GeForce graphics cards.
Read articleNobleChairs White Edition EPIC review
Posted by: on: 12/09/2021 04:12 PM [
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NobleChairs recently released an EPIC White Edition gaming chair. We had some time to spare and have tested it, we're actually a little impressed. Yes, about a chair.
Read articleKingston KC3000 PCIe 4.0 M.2 NVMe review
Posted by: on: 12/07/2021 03:43 PM [
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Let me introduce you to Kingston's most prodigious KC3000 NVMe SSD, the PCIe Gen 4.0 SSD is one of the fastest NVMe SSDs we have tested so far, with a transfer rate of 7000 MB/sec. Not only does it look very attractive, but it also functions swift and fast.
Read articleEnGenius ECS2512FP. 8-port 2.5G Cloud Switch review
Posted by: on: 12/02/2021 02:29 PM [
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We review the ECS2512FP switch from EnGenius. We've been evangelizing for years now to achieve faster Ethernet. That trend has started towards PC motherboards, NAS units, and routers; but lagging behind are affordable multi-GigE switches.
Read articleDeepcool CG560 chassis review
Posted by: on: 11/30/2021 04:18 PM [
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This time, we’re checking out the Deepcool CG560, an airflow-oriented mid-sized ATX tower PC chassis. It has been introduced to the market together with a CG540 model; the main difference is that it has a tempered glass front panel. But getting back to the CG560, what does it offer besides implementing a design using the vent that should allow better airflow?
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Fractal Design Torrent Black RGB TG review
Posted by: on: 11/26/2021 01:50 PM [
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We're taking a look at the Fractal Design Torrent Black RGB TG Light Tint today, a tower PC chassis with a mesh front design that promotes airflow. Its design emphasizes flexibility and space and airflow efficiency in order to maximize component and cooling support in a small footprint while maintaining a strong sense of style. Oh, and it placed the power supply at the very top of the chassis, as well. This is the fixed HUB updated version.
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Core i9 12900K DDR4 3600 vs DDR5 5200 performance review
Posted by: on: 11/25/2021 02:16 PM [
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Recently Intel released Alder Lake-based processor, the Core i9 12900K, and the platform is poised for the future with its incredibly fast performance paired with DDR5 memory, however works with DDR4 as well, really well actually.
Read articleCorsair H150i Elite LCD review
Posted by: on: 11/23/2021 11:00 AM [
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Corsair has a refresh of liquid coolers, this round the Corsair H150i Elite LCD (IPS) edition is put on our test bench where we can check out the behavior of the triple-fan 360mm model. Corsair has paired the kit with new fans and a very outspoken LCD model, which we like very much.
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Seasonic Syncro Q704 chassis + Connect PSU review
Posted by: on: 11/18/2021 04:00 PM [
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Seasonic is known for its great power supplies, including the Focus (available both in ATX and factor), Prime (with the 80 Plus certificate up to Titanium), or Connect series. Speaking of the last one, they’ve gone further by introducing a chassis containing this piece of hardware – it’s a Seasonic SYNCRO Q704. But that’s not all, it really fits together, literally and figuratively.
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Fractal Design Ion+ 2 Platinum 860W PSU Review
Posted by: on: 11/16/2021 04:46 PM [
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Highly flexible modular cables and a product that looks fantastic, meet the Fractal Design Ion+ 2 Platinum 870 which provides excellent performance, silent operation, ease of installation, and all at a fair price of 150 USD.
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