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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

Lexar NM790 2 TB Review

Introduction Lexar has made a name for itself in the portable storage market—they are very well known for their SD cards and USB drives, so it’s natural for them to expand into other areas of flash storage, such as consumer SSDs. Lexar was founded as a subsidiary of Micron, but was sold to Longsys in… Read more

Alphacool Core GeForce RTX 4090 Strix + TUF GPU Block 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

Thermaltake Ceres 300 TG ARGB Review

Introduction I would like to thank Thermaltake for supplying the review sample. Thermaltake introduced a pretty unique looking case design with the Ceres series. We reviewed the Ceres 500 TG ARGB in the past, which represents an ATX tower with ample dimensions to hold even the largest components. The Ceres 300 TG ARGB, while still… Read more

RCA Evolution M27PG135F Review – 240 Hz Gaming Beast With Productivity Prowess

22 on Oct 31st, 2023, Manufacturer: RCA The Package » Introduction The legendary American electronics brand RCA just launched its “RCA Evolution” gaming monitor line. The lineup currently consists of only two M-series monitors, both equipped with 27-inch QHD (2560×1440) Fast IPS panels with claimed 95% DCI-P3 gamut coverage, with the main point of differentiation being… Read more

SCUF Envision Pro PC Gaming Controller Review

Introduction January 2020 feels like a lifetime ago now, but that was the first time I really got to know about SCUF. CORSAIR had just acquired the premium gaming controller brand and CES 2020 was an introduction of SCUF to the PC media present there. We got to know about the various technologies SCUF had… Read more

Intel Core i9-14900K Raptor Lake Tested at Power Limits Down to 35 W

Introduction Welcome back to our continuing coverage of the 14th Gen Intel Core processor launch. In this article, we find out how the flagship Core i9-14900K processor behaves with tighter power limits manually set, with the aim of lowering power draw and processor heat. Be sure to catch our comprehensive reviews of the Core i9-14900K,… Read more

Team Group Z540 2 TB Review

Introduction Team Group is a well-known Taiwanese hardware manufacturer with a long history of catering to the needs of enthusiasts and gamers from all over the globe. Their lineup includes DRAM memory and solid-state drives, and they also offer various memory cards and USB thumb drives. Today we’re testing the Team Group Z540, which is… Read more

Alan Wake 2 Performance Benchmark Review – 30 GPUs Tested

Introduction Alan Wake II is a survival horror game set 13 years after the original story. Players control FBI agent Saga Anderson investigating ritualistic murders in Bright Falls, Washington. Trapped in an alternate dimension, novelist Alan Wake crafts a horror narrative to escape, involving Saga. Players alternate between Saga and Alan, balancing resources like batteries… Read more

Alan Wake 2: FSR 2.2 vs. DLSS 3.5 Comparison Review

Introduction After 13 years since the original Alan Wake game, the long awaited sequel for this beloved franchise is finally here. Alan Wake 2 is one of the hottest AAA releases this month, developed on an Remedy’s improved in-house Northlight engine with DirectX 12 exclusively, and on PC it is using the following cutting edge… Read more

HEDDphone TWO Air Motion Transformer Headphones Review

Introduction HEDD Audio is a German speaker, and now also headphones, brand which was founded in 2015. However, there is a lot of history here to where calling it a newcomer to the audio world would be doing it a disservice. HEDD stands for Heinz Electrodynamic Design and was founded by physicist Klaus Heinz in… Read more

Logitech G Pro X Superlight 2 Review

Introduction Logitech is a Swiss-based computer peripherals and software company founded in 1981. Close to three years after the original Pro X Superlight, Logitech G (or Logitech for short) presents a thorough update with the Pro X Superlight 2. The Pro X Superlight 2 utilizes Logitech’s latest HERO 2 sensor capable of 32,000 CPI, which… Read more

HYTE Y70 Touch Review

Introduction I would like to thank HYTE for supplying the review sample. The HYTE brand has really managed to be straight as an arrow with their Y-Series cases and their design language across all of their products. With the introduction of the Y70 Touch, HYTE now offers a large dual-chamber chassis in four distinct color… Read more