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Pwnage StormBreaker Max CF Review

0 Packaging, Weight, Cable & Feet » Introduction Established in 2004, Pwnage is a US-based peripheral company. After the magnesium-made StormBreaker, Pwnage once again turns to somewhat exotic materials for the StormBreaker Max CF. Similarly to the Finalmouse UltralightX, a carbon fiber composite is used for the shell, albeit of a different composition. While the top… Read more

PowerColor Alphyn AH10 Review

0 The Package » Introduction PowerColor, a brand historically associated with graphics cards, has recently ventured into gaming peripherals with the launch of its Alphyn product line. Leading the lineup is the Alphyn AH10, a $100 wireless gaming headset that boasts seamless multi-platform compatibility, low-latency wireless performance, 30-hour battery life, excellent wearing comfort, and a practical… Read more

NZXT C1500 Review

3 on Jan 20th, 2025, Manufacturer: NZXT Packaging & Connectivity » Introduction With 80 Plus Gold power supplies slowly but steadily becoming the new mainstream, 80 Plus Platinum is the next logical efficiency level that vendors strive to achieve. Because, let’s face it, having your PSU certified at a higher efficiency is one of the more… Read more

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Founders Edition Unboxing

Introduction The next generation of graphics cards is here, and we have with us the flagship GeForce RTX 5090! We are halfway into the 2020s, and it’s only fitting that 2025 sees NVIDIA introduce the GeForce RTX 50-series, what’s more fitting is that a confident NVIDIA launches each new generation of GeForce RTX with its… Read more

Montech Heritage Pro Review – The Leather Case

Introduction I would like to thank Montech for supplying the review sample. Montech has managed to cement itself nicely in the competitive case market, with a focus on quality and affordability. The Heritage Pro marks another step in the right direction as it is their first case which utilizes real leather as part of its… Read more

be quiet! Light Loop 360 mm AIO Review

0 Packaging & Contents » Introduction A big thank you to be quiet! for supplying the review sample. be quiet! has become a go-to brand for PC enthusiasts, thanks to its focus on delivering high performance, low noise products that stand the test of time. With both exceptional build quality and solid warranties added in for… Read more

Fosi Audio K7 Gaming Desktop DAC/Headphone Amplifier Review

Introduction Anyone who has been in the market for a desktop audio source lately, be it for headphones or speakers, has very likely heard of Fosi Audio. The Asian audio brand was established in 2017 and has since been aggressively marketing its high value offerings globally, to the point where I have seen several ads… Read more

Sparkle B570 Guardian OC Review

Introduction Intel today launched the Arc B570 graphics card, its second release from the Arc Battlemage generation, and we have with us the Sparkle Arc B570 Guardian OC. The B570 is a follow-up to the B580, which has had a great response both from reviewers and gamers for the value and future-proofing it offered at… Read more

ASRock Arc B570 Challenger OC Review

Introduction Intel today launched the second graphics card in its Arc Battlemage series, the Arc B570, and we have with us the ASRock Arc B570 Challenger OC, the company’s value custom-design based on it. Intel’s 2024 yearend launch of the B580 saw unexpected success, and was received well by reviewers and gamers alike. At a… Read more

G-Wolves Hati-S2 8K Review

0 Packaging, Weight, Cable & Feet » Introduction Established in 2018, G-Wolves is a peripherals company based in China. Following the Hati-S and Hati-S Plus, the Hati-S2 8K is the newest addition to the Hati-S series, and easily the smallest among them. Though the basic shape is retained, and the width essentially the same, the Hati-S2… Read more

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 50 Technical Deep Dive

Introduction Last week, at CES Las Vegas, NVIDIA officially introduced its highly anticipated GeForce RTX 50 series, marking a significant leap in GPU performance and efficiency for both desktop and laptop systems. The lineup, powered by the company’s new Blackwell architecture, promises transformative advancements across gaming, content creation, and AI-driven tasks. With innovations like fourth-generation… Read more

Quick Look: Huion Kamvas 16 (Gen 3) Graphics Tablet

Introduction Huion is a brand we have become more familiar with over the past year, especially since TechPowerUp has covered multiple of its pen display tablets that have all been commercially successful. In fact, since its launch in 2011, Huion has managed to carve out a sizable chunk of the digital ink devices market to… Read more

ThieAudio Origin In-Ear Monitors Review – Basshead Love

0 Packaging & Accessories » Introduction Anyone who has been interested in in-ear monitors (IEMs) for personal audio over the last few years has likely heard of ThieAudio. While the likes of MOONDROP and FiiO get more attention when it comes to Chinese audio brands, at least partially owing to the vast number of products released… Read more

ASUS ROG Strix B860-A Gaming Wi-Fi Review

0 on Jan 13th, 2025, Manufacturer: ASUS Packaging & Contents » Introduction If you’ve been waiting for a cheaper way to jump onto Intel’s Core Ultra bandwagon, then today sees the embargo lifting for B860 motherboard reviews for those that don’t care about overclocking. Of course AMD has the advantage of allowing overclocking support to filter… Read more

LAMZU Maya X Review

1 Packaging, Weight, Cable & Feet » Introduction LAMZU is a peripherals company based in China. With the ambidextrous Maya X, LAMZU goes beyond merely providing a larger Maya. For the sensor, PixArt’s latest PAW3950 capable of 30,000 CPI is now used, and the main buttons have been outfitted with optical switches from Omron (D2FP-FN2) rated… Read more