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be quiet! Silent Wings Pro 4 120 mm PWM Fan Review

Introduction be quiet! recently celebrated its 20th anniversary with a slew of new product releases including the Pure Base 500 FX case as well as the Pure Loop 2 FX 280 AIO cooler. Add in the recently released Pure Rock 2 FX cooler and the Light Wings 120 and 140 mm fans and there’s a… Read more

Intel Core i7-13700K Review – Great at Gaming and Applications

99 Architecture » Introduction The Core i7-13700K “Raptor Lake” is one of the three processor models that Intel launched this month. While we reviewed the i9-13900K and the i5-13600K, we’re posting our i7-13700K review just now. The 13th Gen Core “Raptor Lake” desktop processor family gains significance as it’s the last processor lineup from Intel to… Read more

HIFIMAN Ananda (2022 Stealth Magnets) Planar Headphones Review

Introduction HIFIMAN has often impressed positively with their headphones and earphones I’ve reviewed, including the newest Arya revision, the even newer Edition XS, and the budget-friendly HE400se. All three of these headphones use HIFIMAN’s stealth magnets technology that was introduced with the flagship Susvara and then the premium-class HE1000se we saw recently. Clearly, the company… Read more

Uncharted Benchmark Test & Performance Analysis Review

Introduction Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End is the smash-hit 2016 addition to Sony’s first-party third-person action adventure franchise; finally making it to the PC platform, following its PlayStation 5 remaster earlier this January. You take the reins of Nate Drake, the charismatic adventurer and treasure-hunter, who following the events of Uncharted 3: Drake’s Deception; has… Read more

NZXT H5 Flow Review

Introduction I would like to thank NZXT for supplying the review sample. NZXT’s Flow edition of cases cater to those who prefer air flow over what used to be a solid steel front panel in the past. Through the iterations these variants have gotten more and more traction, with the most recent being the larger… Read more

INNOCN PU15-PRE 4K OLED Touchscreen Monitor Review – A Portable Hero

Introduction With remote work being more essential than ever, the portable monitor market is steadily growing and some exciting products are being released. One of them is the INNOCN PU15-PRE, a 15.6-inch portable monitor with an impressive feature list. First and foremost, the PU15-PRE offers a 4K OLED touchscreen, which promises 100% DCI-P3 color gamut… Read more

Xtrfy MZ1 Wireless Review

Introduction Established in 2011, Xtrfy is a peripherals company based in Sweden. Beyond merely making the MZ1 into a wireless variant, the MZ1 Wireless also inherits the ability to swap the back cover from the M4 and M42 Wireless. In addition to the default back cover, which matches the original MZ1 shape, a second cover… Read more

Truly Ergonomic CLEAVE Optical Mechanical Keyboard Review

Introduction A little over five years ago, I had helped introduce the Truly Ergonomic keyboard brand to a wider audience. The Canadian company was dedicated towards making an ergonomic typing solution that was also a one-piece unit, as opposed to the split keyboards that have since become the rage when it comes to higher-end ergonomic… Read more

Raijintek Ophion Elite Review

Introduction I would like to thank Raijintek for supplying the review sample. One of the first Raijintek cases that made quite a splash was an ITX chassis available in several different colors. The brand has come a long way since then and the Ophion Elite represents their latest SFF enclosure geared towards gamers, with several… Read more

Quick Look: Zhiyun Weebill 3 Gimbal

Zhiyun has made a name for itself with their line-up of gimbals. While we are looking at the Zhiyun Weebill 3 here today, their products cover several markets, with gimbals for larger professional applications such as DSLRs, to more compact cameras, as well as cell phones. On top of that, Zhiyun also provides several accessories… Read more

InWin A5 Review

Introduction I would like to thank inWin for supplying the review sample. The InWin A5 is the largest of the A series, with the A1 being an ITX variant and the A3 being able to handle M-ATX boards. Being the biggest of the bunch, the A5 is not only capable of ATX but also E-ATX… Read more

Quick Look: MOONDROP Aria Snow Edition In-Ear Monitors

Introduction MOONDROP is an audio brand that I have come to respect enough to be interested in any of their releases—especially after the brand has impressed consistently over the year+ that I have been reviewing IEMs here. In fact, I would put the MOONDROP KATO as my personal go-to in the $200 price range, and… Read more

NVIDIA RTX 4090: 450 W vs 600 W 12VHPWR – Is there any notable performance difference?

Introduction I want to thank Seasonic for lending me the RTX 4090 for this article. After hearing lots of debates about whether the sense pins on the 12+4 pin connector actually affect the RTX 4090’s performance, I decided to find one of these cards and check what’s going on. Thanks to Seasonic and MIFCOM, I… Read more

Intel Core i5-13600K Review – Best Gaming CPU

Introduction The Core i5-13600K leads the performance-segment of the company’s swanky new 13th Gen Core “Raptor Lake” desktop processor family. This $300-ish market segment attracts a wide range of users, from gamers to creators on a budget. You get almost the entire feature-set of the series, at a lower core-count. It joins the Core i9-13900K,… Read more

MSI MAG Z790 Tomahawk WiFi DDR4 Review

9 on Oct 20th, 2022, Manufacturer: MSI Packaging & Contents » Introduction After eleven months Intel is back with a new CPU for the LGA 1700 socket, codenamed Raptor Lake. This is the 13th generation of Intel core processors, which Intel is hoping it will take away the spotlight from AMD and its recent launch of… Read more