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KTC OLED G27P6 Review – More Affordable OLED Gaming

11 on Nov 16th, 2023, Manufacturer: KTC The Package » Introduction If you were in the market for a superb 27-inch gaming monitor, you inevitably ended up browsing the recent OLED offerings from brands like Acer, ASUS, Corsair, and LG. This list is now joined by KTC (Key To Combat), a company you might remember from… Read more

G.Skill KM250 RGB Mechanical Keyboard Review – Great Value!

Introduction There are over 50 reviews on TechPowerUp of G.Skill products and it would not take a genius to correctly point out that the vast majority of these reviews cover RAM kits. Indeed, if you had to ask a random person attending, say, Computex what G.Skill was famous for then chances are high they would… Read more

Corsair Platform 6 Elevate Modular Computer Desk Review

Introduction I would like to thank Corsair for supplying the review sample. Corsair has always had a mission to offer everything a user would want in regards to their computing environment. On top of that, with acquisitions of streaming focused brands, providing a desk which allow for integration of all those aspects into a cohesive… Read more

XPG Valor Mesh Review

Introduction I would like to thank XPG for supplying the review sample. The XPG Valor series already made an appearance in form of the Valor Air variant which we previously reviewed. This time around XPG sent us their Valor Mesh variant, which utilizes the same case body and feature set that includes four 120 mm… Read more

Corsair MP700 Pro 2 TB Review – Great Cooling Included

Introduction Corsair is a US-based peripherals and hardware company founded in 1994. It is now one of the leading manufacturers for gaming gear, with a portfolio spanning nearly every component you need: DRAM memory modules, flash SSDs, keyboards, mice, cases, cooling, and much more. Corsair was one of the first vendors to launch a PCI-Express… Read more

Dan Clark Audio STEALTH Flagship Closed-Back Headphones Review

Introduction Known as MrSpeakers until 2019, Dan Clark founded the eponymous Dan Clark Audio (DCA) brand in 2012. Dan has been in the audio business for a few decades now and we first got a taste of the brand’s work in the form of the Drop + DCA Aeon Closed X—a set of closed-back planar… Read more

WD Black SN770M 2 TB Review – Fast TLC Storage for the Valve Steam Deck

Introduction Western Digital (or simply WD) is the world’s largest manufacturer of storage solutions, mostly known for their wide range of hard disk offerings. With their acquisition of SanDisk in 2016, WD became one of the largest manufacturers for flash storage, too. In this review, we’re checking out the WD Black SN770M, a remarkably compact… Read more

Fifine AmpliGame AM8 Review

Introduction My designated delivery person left the Fifine AmpliGame AM8 dynamic microphone in front of my doorstep several months ago. Unfortunately, due to previous arrangements, I was forced to put off its review for much longer than this product deserves. The time has finally come to do it justice, so let me tell you all… Read more

Ugreen PowerRoam 1200 Power Station Review

Introduction I would like to thank Ugreen for supplying the review sample. The Ugreen PowerRoam 1200 is a portable power station with—as the name implies—a 1200 watt capacity. While checking off all the boxes of high quality battery packs, this PowerRoam also sports WiFi and Bluetooth connectivity which you may use to communicate with their… Read more

Addlink A93 4 TB Review

7 Pictures & Components » Introduction Addlink is a fairly young Taiwanese hardware manufacturer founded in 2014. They specialize in all products related to flash storage, like USB sticks, SD memory cards, and SSDs. Today, we’re evaluating the 4 TB version of the Addlink A93 SSD. This model provides ample storage capacity at a competitive price… Read more

AVerMedia Live Gamer Ultra 2.1 Capture Card Review – HDMI 2.1 Is Here, And It’s Wonderful

Introduction Three years after the launch of PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X we finally have a proper HDMI 2.1 USB-C capture card in our hands. The $300 AVerMedia Live Gamer Ultra 2.1 GC553G2 Capture Box, as it’s called in its entirety, is without a doubt the most important capture card to launch in 2023… Read more

Darmoshark M3S Varun Review

1 Packaging, Weight & Feet » Introduction Darmoshark is a peripherals company based in China. Though the name may suggest otherwise, the ambidextrous M3S Varun isn’t just a smaller M3. Instead, the shape is notably different, with the hump being positioned towards the back. In terms of weight, at 55 g the M3S Varun is even… Read more

CORSAIR Hydro X Series XG7 GPU Block (RTX 4090 Strix/TUF) Review

Introduction I mentioned in my recent Heatkiller GPU block review that it was going to be the first of a series focusing on the flagship RTX 4090—the aftermarket ASUS RTX 4090 Strix at that! NVIDIA has decided to elongate the 4000 series lifetime and so, despite these GPUs having been out for a while, there… Read more

Building a Keyboard 14: Ducky ProjectD Outlaw 65 + Cherry MX2A Red

Introduction Taiwan-based peripherals brand Ducky has had an interesting few years. It’s impressed consistently with keyboards for many years since inception, especially by offering novel designs and support for less-common form factors at a time when it was all black box keyboards in TKL/full-size. Ducky was also among the first, if not the very first,… Read more

KLEVV CRAS V RGB DDR5-6400 CL32 2x 16 GB Review

7 Packaging & Contents » Introduction KLEVV is a manufacturer of DRAM memory modules and flash memory products in the consumer market under the guidance of parent company Essencore Limited. Essencore is based out of Hong Kong and founded in 2014, focusing on wholesale distribution of computer related products. KLEVV has a number of established and… Read more