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ASUS GeForce RTX 4080 STRIX OC Review

Introduction ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 4080 OC is the company’s top air-cooled, factory overclocked rendition of the GeForce RTX 4080 “Ada” being launched today, and the company’s attempt to beat the NVIDIA Founders Edition in the aesthetics game. Premium multi-tone metal surfaces and a cyberpunk-esque ensemble of shapes concealing RGB LED elements, create something… Read more

MSI GeForce RTX 4080 Suprim X Review

Introduction MSI GeForce RTX 4080 SUPRIM X represents the very best in custom-design graphics cards from MSI. The company created the SUPRIM line of graphics cards to lead its product-stack with the highest-quality materials, meeting its best industrial design. This is MSI’s attempt at beating the NVIDIA Founders Edition in aesthetics. The RTX 4080 SUPRIM… Read more

PNY GeForce RTX 4080 Verto OC Review

7 on Nov 15th, 2022, Manufacturer: PNY Architecture » Introduction The PNY XLR8 GeForce RTX 4080 Verto OC is the company’s premium take on the new “Ada Lovelace” GeForce RTX 4080 graphics card NVIDIA is launching to bolster its high-end lineup for this generation, presenting gamers many of the same things the RTX 4090 is able… Read more

Colorful GeForce RTX 4080 Ultra White OC Review

Introduction Colorful GeForce RTX 4080 Ultra White OC is the company’s premium custom-design air-cooled GeForce RTX 4080 “Ada” graphics card, positioned just a notch below the RTX 4090. The new RTX 4080 has many of the same design goals as the RTX 4090, to rip through any AAA games at 4K Ultra HD native resolution,… Read more

Gainward GeForce RTX 4080 Phantom GS Review

5 Architecture » Introduction Gainward GeForce RTX 4080 Phantom GS is a premium custom-design take on the swanky new GeForce RTX 4080 “Ada” which NVIDIA is launching today to present gamers with more choice in the high-end segment. This new SKU targets pretty much the same class of gamers as the RTX 4090—you get to play… Read more

Zotac GeForce RTX 4080 AMP Extreme Airo Review

1 Architecture » Introduction ZOTAC GeForce RTX 4080 AMP Extreme AIRO is the company’s most premium air-cooled custom-design RTX 4080 “Ada” graphics card, which is debuting today alongside a large selection of graphics cards we’re reviewing for you. The RTX 4080 is designed to consolidate NVIDIA in the high-end segment, by offering a product that does… Read more

MSI GeForce RTX 4080 Gaming X Trio Review

5 on Nov 15th, 2022, Manufacturer: MSI Architecture » Introduction MSI GeForce RTX 4080 Gaming X Trio continues on the solid legacy of MSI’s award-winning Gaming X line of graphics cards that changed the landscape of custom-design, propelling MSI to being one of the top graphics card vendors. Its design appeals to gamers who want a… Read more

Corsair Vengeance RGB DDR5-6000 CL30 (AMD Expo) 2x 16 GB Review

6 Packaging & Contents » Introduction Corsair is a well-known brand name by this point in the United States and Europe, partially thanks to easily identifiable yellow product boxes. The company has been well established in the computer market for a number of years now, offering gaming peripherals, flash drives, SSDs, AIOs, watercooling hardware, power supplies… Read more

Lian Li Lancool 216 RGB Review

Introduction I would like to thank Lian Li for supplying the review sample. The Lancool line of enclosures was initially a separate case brand by the Lian Li team, to offer consumers a more affordable product range. However, the brand has seen a shift in its product range and mix in recent years which lead… Read more

RTX 4090 & 53 Games: Core i9-13900K E-Cores Enabled vs Disabled Review

Introduction Intel Core i9-13900K “Raptor Lake” has been out for a few weeks now, and as we concluded in its main review, Intel’s bet with the Hybrid architecture for client PC platforms appears to be paying off. Intel isn’t chasing AMD down in raw CPU core-counts, but is adapting a different strategy—of building multi-core processors… Read more

Fantech Aria XD7 Review

Introduction Founded in 2009, Fantech is a gaming peripheral company based in Indonesia. Despite first impressions suggesting otherwise, the Aria XD7 is a right-handed ergonomic design. Much like on the Razer Orochi V2, whose shape is nearly identical with that of the Aria XD7, the left side is concave, whereas the right side isn’t. For… Read more

Sharkoon SKILLER SGK50 S4 Mechanical Keyboard Review

Introduction Sharkoon has become a mainstay at TechPowerUp by not only offering good products for the money in various different categories including cases, mice, keyboards, and audio devices, but also doing so in Europe and providing a local brand for end users to get custom offerings for their region. This is most particularly appreciated with… Read more

Customizing your IEMs Featuring the LETSHUEOR EJ07M

Introduction LETSHUOER made an impressive debut on TechPowerUp with the EJ07M tribrid IEMs and then again with the extremely successful S12 planar IEMs that have since resulted in a collaboration Z12 version as well as a “Pro” version. Even before the S12 was announced however, LETSHUOER got in touch with me to see whether I… Read more

noblechairs Legend Series Chair Review

Introduction We thank noblechairs for supplying the review sample. In 2016 I got my hands on the first noblechairs unit, the EPIC, in brown color and genuine leather upholstery. It was the most expensive chair I owned at the time. Only a couple of months later, I realized that materials, method of manufacturing, and ergonomics… Read more

Focal Bathys Bluetooth Active Noise Cancelling Headphones Review

Introduction Focal is one of the largest audio brands in the world today, with over 40 years of experience. The French brand is most popular for its speakers and car audio systems, with in-house developed speaker drivers that have been used in flagship audio setups that cost more than most houses do. It took a… Read more