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G.Skill Releases Exclusive Trident Z RAM for MSI’s MPG Gaming Maverik Bundle

Home News G.Skill Trident Z Maverik (Image credit: G.Skill) G.Skill has announced a special edition of the brand’s Trident Z memory that currently ranks as one of the best RAM kits on the market. The new Trident Z Maverik arrives as one of the key components for MSI’s latest MPG Gaming Maverik bundle. G.Skill hasn’t… Read more

Alienware’s x15 and x17 Are Thinner than Ever, and Use Custom Element 31 Cooling

Home News (Image credit: Alienware) Alienware is going thinner than ever with its newest gaming laptops. The X-series, comprised of the Alienware x15 and x17, are among the most svelte machines that Dell’s gaming arm has ever produced. Both the x15 and x17 are available in limited configurations today, with the full range available on… Read more

Cougar Releases a New Gaming Desk With USB-C Ports and ARGB

Home News (Image credit: Cougar) Cougar has revealed a very unique gaming desk called the Mars Pro 150. This gaming desk has all the goodies you’d expect from a ‘gaming desk,’ like a carbon-fiber finish and dual-sided RGB lighting. It’s also a powerhouse for streaming or professional use with several USB-C ports that you can… Read more

XPG to Release New DDR5 ‘Caster’ RGB Memory Kits Later This Year

Home News (Image credit: TechPowerUp) Memory maker Adata is preparing to release its first-ever DDR5 memory modules aimed at the gaming market, possibly adding a new tier to our list of Best RAM. Adata will release these new DDR5 modules under the new ‘Caster’ series branding. The kits will come in three capacities, including 8GB,… Read more

Razer Kraken V3 X Review: Light Weight, Heavy Sound

Our Verdict The Razer Kraken V3 X will keep you satisfied with an excellent microphone and solid rich audio reproduction. For + Lightweight + Solid audio reproduction and thump + Great, microphone + Succulently soft ear cups Against – ll-plastic design Designed to compete with the best gaming headsets, without breaking the bank, Razer’s Kraken… Read more

This Raspberry Pi Mini Gaming PC Is Decked Out With RGB LEDs

Home News (Image credit: Jay, Print ‘N Play) Graphics cards might be hard to get ahold of (at least without parting with a small fortune) but you can still build a gaming PC with the help of our favorite SBC, the Raspberry Pi. Jay from Print ‘N Play has done just that with his latest… Read more

EK-Quantum Vector RE RTX 3080 GPU Block + Backplate Review

Introduction Oh my gosh, is this real? Do I actually have an RTX 3080 and a reference PCB card at that? After what seemed like an eternity, not only do I have a compatible GPU but several GPU blocks as well to begin a full GPU water block roundup here on TechPowerUp. There are entries… Read more

EK-Quantum Vector RE RTX 3080/3090 Active Backplate D-RGB – Plexi Review

Introduction Did you know the RTX 3090 VRAM ran hot? It has become enough of a serious issue for some really novel takes on the backplate design and cooling to pop up. When it came to the DIY watercooling field, this meant bringing about more ways to remove the heat from the back of the… Read more

Predator Triton 500 SE initial review: For serious gamers who prefer subtler style

(Pocket-lint) – The ‘Style Edition’ edition of Acer’s Predator Triton series returns in a 16-inch format, bringing gaming/creator levels of performance into an altogether more discreet, less flashy clamshell than the ‘gaming norm’. The Predator Triton 500 SE arrives hot on the heels of the smaller-scale Triton 300 SE becoming available to buy. So if… Read more

Hands On: Acer’s RGB-Everything Predator Helios 500 Is a Disco Gaming Animal

Home News (Image credit: Tom’s Hardware) It’s been a couple of years now since Acer overhauled its big-screen Helios 500 desktop replacement rig. But the laptop is back in a 17-inch shell that’s a bit of a departure from the 2018 model . As expected, it brings current top-end 11th Gen Intel/Nvidia components, plus perhaps… Read more

Acer Joins the Polling Rate Race With 2,000 Hz Predator Cestus 335 Gaming Mouse

Home News (Image credit: Acer) Acer is joining the likes of Razer and Corsair in pushing gaming peripherals that changes the rate at which your mouse sends data to your PC. Most gaming mice offer polling rates of 1,000 Hz max, meaning it sends a report to your PC telling it of your mouse’s position… Read more

Acer Tempts 4K Gamers With Massive HDMI 2.1 Monitor, G-Sync ESports Mode

Home News Acer Predator CG437K S (Image credit: Acer) Acer is growing its Predator lineup of its best gaming monitors with some extreme specs that should appeal to both console and PC gamers who enjoy the finer things in life. The company announced three upcoming 4K gaming displays today, including a 42.5 inch model with… Read more

HyperX Alloy Origins 60 Review

Introduction We recently took a look at the HyperX Alloy Origins Core, partly as a break from all the 60% form factor keyboards and to see how the company’s Aqua tactile switches were. I mentioned then that the keyboard was not the newest release, and that the Alloy Origins 60 was quite new at the… Read more

Acer’s Predator Triton 500 SE has a new 16:10 Mini LED display

There’s a new Acer Predator in town: the 16-inch Predator Triton 500 SE. It has a new subtle design with a touch of RGB as well as the latest chips from Intel and Nvidia. It also has a feature that I am much too excited about: a 16:10 display. Put this next to the previous… Read more

HTC Vive Pro 2 review: The ultimate virtual reality experience

(Pocket-lint) – The HTC Vive Pro 2 has arrived – and you could easily be forgiven for thinking it’s virtually the same VR headset that the company released back in 2018. That’s because outwardly it hasn’t changed much from the original, aside from some colour changes on the front faceplate. However, under the hood things… Read more