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STALKER 2 Performance Benchmark Review – 35 GPUs Tested

Introduction “Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl” marks the long-awaited return of the iconic S.T.A.L.K.E.R. series, arriving 15 years after the release of Stalker: Call of Pripyat in 2009. We finally get to go back to the legendary Zone, a radioactive wasteland warped by the aftermath of the Chernobyl disaster. The game takes you to a… Read more

Sennheiser HD 490 PRO Open-Back Headphones Review

0 Packaging & Accessories » Introduction If there ever was one company people associate most with audio, it would probably be Sennheiser. It has been around for nearly 80 years now, and has put out some of the most known and used headphones in its rich history. My very first pair of headphones—at least ones that… Read more

ARCTIC P12 PWM PST 120 mm Fan Review

Introduction ARCTIC, previously known as Arctic Cooling, has been around for nearly 25 years now with physical offices in North America, Europe, and Asia and a vast retail network spread across more than 65 countries. The company is known for good quality products offering high value to end users, and we’ve reviewed several ARCTIC products… Read more

APNX V1-W Review

Introduction I would like to thank APNX for supplying the review sample. If you have not yet heard of APNX – short for Advanced Performance Nexus, don’t fret. The brand displayed one case in 2023 – the C1. We reported on that and their compact product range at Computex in 2023. APNX is now following… Read more

NVIDIA SFF-Ready System Build & Benchmark Review – Build Small, Play Big

0 What’s NVIDIA SFF-Ready? » Introduction NVIDIA introduced their SFF focused initiative earlier this year to provide a way to assure those wanting to build compact gaming systems of compatibility with the latest and greatest NVIDIA graphics cards. With the surge in popularity around extremely compact SFF enclosures based on ITX motherboards, coupled with the fact… Read more

Redragon K1NG 8K Review

Introduction Redragon is the gaming peripheral brand of Eastern Times Technology Co., Ltd., which is based in China and was established in 1996. Also sold under the name M996, the ambidextrous K1NG 8K essentially is the wired version of the K1NG 4K Pro. At 42 g, the K1NG 8K is even lighter, and up to… Read more

Valkyrie VK02 Lite Review

Introduction I would like to thank Valkyrie for supplying the review sample. Valkyrie has been making a bit of a splash, recently releasing some intricate looking products with cool packaging. The VK02 chassis is available in two variants, one as a Lite version with a clean front, and another with a built-in 10.1″ IPS touchscreen…. Read more

Beelink GTi12 Ultra Mini-PC + EX Dock (Intel Core i9-12900H) Review

0 Packaging & Contents » Introduction A big thank you to Beelink for supplying the review sample. Beelink is well on its way to being a mainstream option in the mini-PC market for PC enthusiasts. Formed in 2011, Beelink has managed to adapt to the needs of both small businesses and enterprises alongside regular consumers, delivering… Read more

Quick Look: UGREEN Uno 65 W GaN Wall Charger, Uno 100 W GaN Wall Charger, and Uno 100 W USB-C Cable

Introduction Established in 2012, UGREEN has grown into one of the most recognizable brands of consumer electronic devices such as chargers, cables, power banks, and power strips. The company has also entered other markets as well, nowadays offering a broad portfolio of devices characterized by slick design, excellent build quality, and competitive pricing. Today, we’re… Read more

Glorious Series 2 Pro Wireless Review

0 Packaging, Weight, Cable & Feet » Introduction Established in 2014, Glorious is a peripherals company based in the United States. Roughly two years ago Glorious released the Series One Pro Wireless, then part of their now discontinued Glorious Forge program, and therefore a limited release. Unlike the Series One Pro Wireless, the Series 2 Pro… Read more

XPG Invader X Mini Review

Introduction I would like to thank XPG for supplying the review sample. The Invader was one of XPG’s very first enclosures when it launched this product category in 2019. In June of this year, almost five years later, we got to take a look at the Invader X, a dual-glass fish-tank style chassis. XPG is… Read more

Team Group A440 Lite 2 TB Review

0 Pictures & Components » 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 Team Group also offer various memory cards and USB thumb drives. In today’s review, we… Read more

MIRPH-1 Open-Back Dynamic Driver Headphones Review

0 Packaging & Closer Examination » Introduction 2024 really seems to be the year of DIY headphones, with a lot of single-man operations putting out models that are aiming to challenge products from larger, far more established brands. We’ve seen this before, with the likes of Dan Clark Audio and ZMF, followed by Nectar Sound and… Read more

FiiO Industrial Park/Factory Tour + Interview with Founder

Introduction Of the several hundreds of audio brands operating today, very few manage to command the market awareness that FiiO does. In fact, go ask any person who’s purchased anything beyond wireless headphones/earphones, and there’s a good chance they have heard of FiiO. A lot of this has to do with FiiO having seemingly endless… Read more

ID-Cooling FX360 INF AIO Review

0 Packaging & Contents » Introduction A big thank you to ID-Cooling for supplying the review sample. Since its inception in 2013, ID-Cooling has rapidly developed, steadily expanding its market presence and brand recognition. The company has continuously refined its products with each release, evolving from a focus on value-driven designs to offering a wider range… Read more