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AVerMedia Live Gamer 4K 2.1 GC575 Review – Different Interface, Same Features

Introduction With the recent launch of the AVerMedia Live Gamer Ultra 2.1 GC553G2 Capture Box (reviewed here), we finally got a proper HDMI 2.1 capture card, with serious capture and passthrough capabilities, and a respectable company behind it. AVerMedia’s external USB-C capture card instantly made all other such devices more or less obsolete, but some… Read more

LAMZU Thorn Review

Introduction LAMZU is a peripherals company based in China. After the ambidextrous Atlantis, the Thorn is LAMZU’s first right-handed ergonomic design. A variant of the VAXEE Outset AX, the Thorn is a bit longer and maintains a lower profile. Internally, it comes with PixArt’s PAW3395 sensor, along with RAESHA optical main button switches, whose main… Read more

CORSAIR iCUE LINK QX120 RGB 120 mm Fan Review

Introduction Computex 2023 saw CORSAIR introduce its iCUE Link ecosystem of products that use a USB bus to have more data going back and forth. This allows for more devices to be connected to a single controller hub and also incorporate useful sensors which can be monitored via software and be used to set up… Read more

Ducky ProjectD Tinker 75 Mechanical Keyboard Review

Introduction Ducky made a strong impression with its ProjectD lineup of new keyboards and keyboard kits when I visited them at Computex last year. The ProjectD Outlaw 65, for example, is a premium keyboard kit you assemble yourself allowing a lot of customization and modding potential in addition to different colors and associated switches/keycaps you… Read more

Thermal Grizzly KryoSheet Review – Tested on RX 7900 XTX with 475 W

Introduction Thermal Grizzly’s KryoSheet is a super-thin graphene thermal pad that’s designed to be an alternative to traditional thermal paste. Instead of a paste, you get a sheet that’s just 0.2 mm thin, which reminds me more of the look and feel of a piece of fabric. This makes it much easier to apply, because… Read more

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Super FE and Custom Design Unboxing Review

Introduction NVIDIA today announced the GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER, alongside the RTX 4070 TI SUPER, and the RTX 4080 SUPER. You can read all about the three in our launch day coverage. Today, we are allowed to show you what the RTX 4070 SUPER looks like. To know how it performs, you’ll have to wait… Read more

Quick Look: Westone AM Pro X30 Professional In-Ear Monitors

Introduction Westone Audio is a pioneer in the in-ear monitors market, having worked on both universal- and custom-fit IEMs for over four decades now. The brand has especially made a name for itself when it comes to live performers on stage and shows using Westone IEMs which then led to their fans and other up-and-coming… Read more

ASRock Radeon RX 7900 XT Phantom Gaming White Review

Introduction The ASRock Radeon RX 7900 XT Phantom Gaming White is a slick new custom-design of AMD’s second fastest GPU this generation. The card is a style variant of the RX 7900 XT Phantom Gaming, but based on a white theme. There appears to be a growing demand for this color scheme globally, across all… Read more

Corsair HS80 MAX Review

12 The Package » Introduction Judging by the name alone, you couldn’t be blamed for thinking that the Corsair HS80 MAX is a direct successor to the HS80 RGB Wireless gaming headset (reviewed here), which was (and still is) one of the best choices in Corsair’s wireless portfolio. However, they come in at different price points… Read more

Corsair iCUE LINK H150i RGB Review

20 Packaging & Contents » Introduction A big thank you to Corsair for supplying the review sample. Corsair continues to stand as a juggernaut in the DIY PC market, commanding a massive following of enthusiasts worldwide. With a reputation grounded in dependable products and exceptional customer service, it’s no surprise that Corsair has achieved significant success…. Read more

KLEVV CRAS V RGB DDR5-8000 32 GB Review

4 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 distributing memory (DRAM/NAND) related products. KLEVV has a number of established and successful… Read more

Endgame Gear OP1we Review

Introduction Endgame Gear is a peripherals company based in Germany. The main difference between the XM2we and OP1we is the shape. Originally conceived as an “XM1 Mini” with slight modifications, the OP1we over time has blossomed into its own thing, with only a few key design elements of the XM1 being retained. The OP1we is… Read more

TechPowerUp Best of 2023 – The Best in Hardware & Gaming this Year, Ranked

Introduction TechPowerUp wishes you a Happy and Prosperous 2024! As the curtain falls on another exhilarating year in the ever-evolving realm of hardware and gaming, it’s time to look back at the groundbreaking tech that has redefined the landscape. From cutting-edge processors that shattered performance barriers to graphics cards that restored value in the PC… Read more

Chieftec Atmos 850 W Review

Introduction While power supplies do not advance at the pace of CPUs and GPUs, looking back a decade ago, a decent tier power supply was typically rated for 600-700 watts, with an 80 Plus Bronze rating. Today we have this place taken by 800+ watt 80 Plus Gold rated supplies. And this is exactly where… Read more

Crucial T700 Pro 4 TB Review – 4 TB of Gen 5 Goodness

29 Pictures & Components » Introduction Crucial is one of the biggest players in the SSD market because they can use their own NAND chips paired with DRAM manufactured by their parent company Micron. Today we have for review the Crucial T700 Pro 4 TB, which is the only 4 TB PCI-Express Gen 5 drive currently… Read more