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NZXT Lift 2 Ergo Review

Introduction Founded in 2004, NZXT is a PC hardware manufacturer based in the US. NZXT expands their Lift series of mice with a right-handed ergonomic model, the Lift 2 Ergo. Utilizing an open-bottom design without any visible holes, the Lift 2 Ergo weighs 58 g. PixArt’s PAW3395 sensor capable of 26,000 CPI sees use, and… Read more

FiiO FA19 In-Ear Monitors Review

0 on Jul 4th, 2024, Manufacturer: FiiO Packaging & Accessories » Introduction FiiO has had a great time lately with lots of impressive product launches and new product lines, be it headphones, speakers, desktop streamers, or even keyboards. While the brand is still synonymous with its desktop DAC/amps, I’d say FiiO has also made a name… Read more

The First Descendant Performance Benchmark Review – 30 GPUs Tested

Introduction The First Descendant is a free-to-play cooperative action RPG for up to four players that immerses players in a vibrant sci-fi fantasy world. The game is set in a post-apocalyptic future where humanity’s survival relies on the skills of powerful warriors known as Descendants who wield unique abilities. Players team up to battle against… Read more

AMD FidelityFX FSR 3.1 Review – Frame Generation for Everyone

Introduction Last Friday, AMD announced that the first five games have been released with official support for AMD’s FidelityFX Super Resolution 3.1 (FSR 3.1) upscaling and Frame Generation. This is the first quality-improving update for FSR for quite some time, the last one was version 2.2.1, which released a year ago. In this article we’re… Read more

Lian Li HydroShift LCD 360S AIO Review

1 Packaging & Contents » Introduction Thank you to Lian Li for supplying the review sample. Lian Li, founded in 1983, has a long and storied history with a reputation for excellence. Although the company was initially slow to enter new market segments, it has recently begun to tackle new challenges and markets head-on. Known for… Read more

Endgame Gear OP1 8K Review

0 Packaging, Weight & Feet » Introduction Endgame Gear is a peripherals company based in Germany. Following the wireless OP1we, the OP1 8K is all about low latency. Equipped with PixArt’s PAW3395 sensor capable of 26,000 CPI, the OP1 8K not only is capable of 8000 Hz polling, but also introduces a novelty in regard to… Read more

XPG Invader X Review

Introduction I would like to thank XPG for supplying the review sample. The XPG Invader X jumps on the current hype of dual glass panels on a chassis, but stays clear of the dual-chamber setup. By relying on a classic mid-tower layout the XPG Invader X utilizes the usual footprint of a larger case and… Read more

Bykski CPU-FIRE-ON-I CPU Water Block Review

Introduction Our most recent round of CPU water block reviews saw an entry each from Corsair, Bykski, and Granzon. One could argue that Granzon should be considered part of Bykski, but they are different brands nonetheless. Round two has an entry each from these three brands again, and the common theme here is that all… Read more

Patriot Viper Xtreme 5 DDR5-7600 32 GB CL36 Review

1 Packaging & Contents » Introduction Dating back to 1985, Patriot was founded in the United States San Francisco Bay Area and has since expanded, with distribution channels around the world offering consumers access to a wide range of different products. While the headquarters may still be located in the USA, all the company’s products are… Read more

LAMZU Maya Review

0 Packaging, Weight & Feet » Introduction LAMZU is a peripherals company based in China. Following the Atlantis, the Maya is LAMZU’s second ambidextrous design, albeit differently balanced: instead of positioned more towards the rear, the hump is centered on the Maya; and its size compares more to the Atlantis Mini, being only slightly larger. Despite… Read more

XFX Radeon RX 7900 XTX Magnetic Air Review

Introduction XFX sprung a surprise along the sidelines of the 2024 Computex with their innovative new Radeon RX 7900 XTX Mercury Magnetic Air. This custom-design graphics card powered by AMD’s flagship GPU is a step up from the company’s top Merc 310 product. It started life out as the China-exclusive RX 7900 XTX Phoenix Nirvana,… Read more

VAXEE Zygen NP-01 Wireless (4K) Review

2 Packaging, Weight & Feet » Introduction Established in 2019 by the original founding team of Zowie, VAXEE is a peripherals company and shop platform. Replacing the regular USB full-speed wireless dongle (“VXD01”), all wireless mice from VAXEE from now on ship with the USB high-speed VXD02 dongle. Accordingly, all VAXEE wireless mice will be capable… Read more

Pulsar Xlite V3 eS Review

1 Packaging, Weight & Feet » Introduction Founded in 2020, Pulsar is a gaming peripherals company based in Korea. Complimentary to the regular Xlite V3, Pulsar also offers the Xlite V3 eS. The “eS” acronym stands for “eSports,” as the Xlite V3 eS has been conceived specifically to meet the standards of eSports. To that end,… Read more

Aune AR5000 Headphones + S17 Pro Headphones Amplifier Review

7 on Jun 12th, 2024, Manufacturer: Aune Packaging & Accessories » Introduction Aune is the global brand of a Chinese audio company founded in 2004 and is predominantly known for its desktop and portable class DACs and amplifiers. Indeed, the very first—and only, until today—Aune product we examined here before was a portable DAC/amp. But something… Read more

VAXEE Outset AX Wireless (4K) Review

9 Packaging, Weight & Feet » Introduction Established in 2019 by the original founding team of Zowie, VAXEE is a peripherals company and shop platform. Replacing the regular USB full-speed wireless dongle (“VXD01”), all wireless mice from VAXEE from now on ship with the USB high-speed VXD02 dongle. Accordingly, all VAXEE wireless mice will be capable… Read more