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HIFIMAN EF400 Desktop R2R DAC and Headphone Amplifier Review

Introduction HIFIMAN is one of the most covered brands on TechPowerUp even outside of just the audio categories, such is the tenacity at which it releases products that leave a strong impression on our review team and audience alike. Indeed, of the 20+ HIFIMAN product reviews done to date, you will note the vast majority… Read more

ASUS GeForce RTX 4070 Ti TUF Review

Introduction ASUS TUF Gaming GeForce RTX 4070 Ti OC is the company’s affordable custom-design implementation of the brand new performance-segment GPU by NVIDIA, positioned a notch below its ROG Strix series. The TUF Gaming brand of graphics cards gained prominence with the RTX 30-series “Ampere” for striking a great balance between the product design gamers… Read more

MSI GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Suprim X Review

Introduction MSI GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Suprim X is the company’s top-tier custom-design graphics card based on NVIDIA’s latest salvo at the sub-$1000 performance graphics segment, with the new RTX 4070 Ti “Ada” that we’re reviewing today. The Suprim X brand of graphics cards from MSI arose from a need within the company to match… Read more

Gigabyte GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Gaming OC Review

Introduction Gigabyte GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Gaming OC graphics card is the company’s value custom-design implementation of NVIDIA’s latest performance-segment graphics card from its RTX 40-series “Ada Lovelace” generation. The RTX 4070 Ti is designed to strike a price-performance sweetspot at a starting price of $800 (NVIDIA baseline), while being able to play games at… Read more

PNY GeForce RTX 4070 Ti OC Review

Introduction The PNY XLR8 GeForce RTX 4070 Ti OC continues the company’s hands-on foray into the custom-design graphics card market in the post-EVGA world, where the mainly creator-focused brand looks to gain market share in the gaming segment. Past generations of PNY XLR8 graphics cards had a distinct Gainward/Palit imprint, but with the GeForce RTX… Read more

Palit GeForce RTX 4070 Ti GamingPro OC Review

Introduction Palit GeForce RTX 4070 Ti GamingPro OC is the company’s premium custom-design graphics card based on the new performance-segment entry by NVIDIA. GamingPro series graphics cards by Palit are usually positioned a notch below its flagship GameRock series, and cover not just the essentials of each GPU, but also come with a product design… Read more

MSI GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Gaming X Review

0 on Jan 4th, 2023, Manufacturer: MSI Architecture » Introduction The new MSI GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Gaming X graphics card we’re reviewing for you today embodies the spirit of the GPU it is based on. The new RTX 4070 Ti “Ada” is designed to strike a price-performance sweetspot at a starting price of $800, while… Read more

Keydous NJ81 Wireless Mechanical Keyboard Review – OLED Fun!

Introduction Keydous is a recently launched keyboard brand that debuted seemingly in 2020 but you would be hard pressed to find out anything about it given the utter lack of details on its international website as well as the absence of any social media pages. Yet it has managed to generate plenty of hype thanks… Read more

DeepCool AK500 Review

13 Packaging & Contents » Introduction A big thank you to DeepCool for supplying the review sample. DeepCool continues to be a top-tier manufacturer in the DIY PC market, with a long history that goes back to the company’s inception in 1996. Since then, they have expanded into almost every possible market, now offering cases, power… Read more

Cooler Master Tempest GP27Q Review – Mini-LED HDR Gaming Excellence

30 The Package » Introduction We didn’t have to wait long for Mini-LED technology to make its way from TVs to monitors, and gaming-oriented PC brands have already begun implementing it in their high-end products. In 2022, Cooler Master introduced two Mini-LED monitors: the Tempest GP27U and the Tempest GP27Q. Both are 27-inch Quantum Dot displays… Read more

EK-Quantum Magnitude CPU Water Block (LGA 1700) Review

Introduction Late last year saw the start of our latest round of CPU water block reviews focusing on Intel’s LGA 1700 platform. It began with the EK-Quantum Velocity² that is a socket-specific design which makes for a unique, clean installation up front. Soon after we examined blocks from CORSAIR, Raijintek, and Alphacool (twice) and today… Read more

G.SKILL Flare X5 DDR5-6000 CL32 (AMD) 2x 16 GB Review

Introduction G.SKILL is a renowned Taipei-based memory manufacturer with a history of producing performance-oriented products. The company has in recent years ventured into other PC markets, such as SSDs, AIO coolers, and peripherals, with gaming-oriented keyboards, mice, headsets, and more. Now that AMD has released its first generation of Ryzen processors and is exclusively DDR5,… Read more

Ranked Nova n60 Mechanical Keyboard Review

Introduction Ranked is a new PC peripherals brand that debuted recently with the goal of delivering “high-quality, highly-available products at affordable prices with absolutely zero compromises,” and contacted us to see if we can help cover its keyboard. The company claims to be an amalgamation of community members as well as industry-leading professionals. It can… Read more

Thermaltake Toughpower GF3 1650 W Review – Two 12VHPWR Connectors

18 Photos & Cables » Introduction Thermaltake’s strongest Toughpower GF3 unit has 1650 W, which can support not only one but two 12+4 pin 12VHPWR PCIE connectors. In this PSU, each of the aforementioned 12VHPWR connectors can deliver up to 600 W, if required, meaning that you can power two RTX 4090 graphics cards with their… Read more

ROCCAT Kone XP Air Review

6 Packaging, Weight & Feet » Introduction Established in 2006, ROCCAT is a peripherals company based in Germany. Following the Kone Pro Air and Burst Pro Air, the Kone XP Air is the Kone XP made wireless. Much like on the others, PixArt’s PAW3370 sensor is used, coupled with ROCCAT’s optical Titan switches rated for 100… Read more