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Quick Look: Jelly Key Lost Cities 3 – The Mad Future Artisan Keycap

Introduction If you are new to the world of artisan keycaps, I recommend reading my first article on them courtesy Jelly Key itself, which also goes over the what and why of these very custom, very niche products. That article went over two example keycaps from the Vietnamese company, and I then had another soon… Read more

Acer Predator Vesta RGB DDR4-3600 2x 16 GB Review

3 on Sep 16th, 2022, Manufacturer: Acer Packaging & Contents » Introduction Acer, in partnership with BIWIN Storage, brings us another DDR4 performance-grade memory kit. This Acer Predator Vesta series is the newest addition, building upon the best features of Acer Predator Apollo RGB line, and giving consumers even more reasons to choose Acer for that… Read more

iFi micro iDSD Signature Portable DAC/Amplifier Review

Introduction iFi impressed us earlier this year with its take on the portable Bluetooth DAC/amp formula in the form of the iFi GO blu. The iFi GO blue was among the first such entries to feature a 4.4 mm balanced output, executing the basics very well in the form of a user-friendly multi-function knob with… Read more

Quick Look: EK-Quantum Momentum² VRM Bridge ROG Z690 Formula

Introduction For a few generations now, the ROG Maximus Formula motherboard has been synonymous with an integrated water block for the VRM section. In fact, my very first board was the ROG Maximus VI Formula, with its aluminium blocks that I swiftly replaced with EK’s copper alternatives. Thankfully ASUS was quick to rectify this and… Read more

Cooler Master HAF 700 Review

Introduction I would like to thank Cooler Master for supplying the review sample. Earlier this year, Cooler Master released the HAF 700 Evo, an outlandishly large case with massive glass inserts, and a full system build weight approaching 50 kg. Providing a nearly uncompromising amount of space and cooling capabilities along with built-in electronics, that… Read more

ADATA XPG Atom 50 2 TB Review – Finally available in 2 TB

Introduction ADATA is Taiwan’s largest manufacturer of flash storage and DRAM memory for computers. They have been at the forefront of SSD development for many years, bringing us famous SSDs like the SX8200, SX900, and Gammix S70. XPG is one of ADATA’s sub-brands, and creates products optimized for the needs of gamers. Today we have… Read more

AQIRYS T.G.A. Alpha Gaming Mouse Review

4 Packaging, Weight, Cable & Feet » Introduction AQIRYS is a hardware and gaming equipment company based in Romania. Essentially, the T.G.A. Alpha is a slightly bigger and lighter T.G.A., with more accessories included in the box. The T.G.A. comes with four customization sets, in four different colors, each consisting of a main button piece, two… Read more

Gamdias Athena M6 Review

Introduction I would like to thank Gamdias for supplying the review sample. You may be surprised to hear that Gamdias has been around for quite some time, offering a mixed product range around cases, cooling, gaming gear and power supplies. The Athena M6 chassis is one of their many options when it comes to gaming… Read more

Sivga SV023 Open-Back, Over-Ear Headphones Review – Dynamic Wood

Introduction Sivga Audio debuted on TechPowerUp with the Robin (SV201), a pair of closed-back headphones with good value for money, if you’re in the market for a V-shaped tuning that isn’t aggressive to the point of expense of detail. This was a follow-up to the open-back Phoenix that uses the same 50 mm dynamic driver… Read more

ADATA Elite SE880 Portable SSD 1 TB Review

Introduction ADATA is Taiwan’s largest manufacturer of flash storage and DRAM memory for computers. They have been at the forefront of SSD development for many years, bringing us renowned SSDs such as the SX8200, SX900 and S510. Today, we’re reviewing the ADATA Elite SE880 Portable SSD in the 1 TB variant. The SE880 utilizes the… Read more

Gigabyte Z690I AORUS Ultra Plus DDR4 Review

1 Packaging & Contents » Introduction Today we will be returning once again to the world of small form factor (SFF). With ITX motherboards being the backbone of every SFF build, these small systems generally come in two flavors, typically with little middle ground for compromise, either designed for silent low-power personal computers, similar to an… Read more

Building a Keyboard 11: Epomaker Mini Cat 64 Kit + Kitty PBT Keycaps + TTC Heart Switches

Introduction The “Building a Keyboard” series on TechPowerUp has been an exercise to showcase various DIY components in the world of custom keyboards, and how you can make your own from parts that come together easier than assembling a PC. The experience is not that different than with LEGOs considering the proliferation of hot-swap switch… Read more

Red Dead Redemption 2: DLSS vs. FSR 2.0 Comparison Review

Introduction Recently we reviewed the FSR 2.0 community mod for Red Dead Redemption 2, and after two months Rockstar Games has now released official support for AMD’s FidelityFX Super Resolution 2.0 (FSR 2.0) with the release of patch 1.31. The new patch also adds support for NVIDIA Reflex, and improves the implementation of NVIDIA’s Deep… Read more

Silicon Power UD90 1 TB M.2 NVMe SSD Review

4 Pictures & Components » Introduction Silicon Power is a Taiwanese hardware manufacturer founded in 2003. In enthusiast circles, they are well known for providing high-quality flash storage products at reasonable pricing. Silicon Power’s various product lines include DRAM modules, SSDs, flash drives, and portable storage. The Silicon Power UD90 is a value-optimized PCI-Express 4.0 M.2… Read more

Quick Look: Lexar Professional CFexpress Type A Card GOLD Series + CFexpress Type A/SD Card Reader

Introduction If you asked me to name one brand that has become synonymous with portable storage—especially for content creators—in 2022, I would name Lexar without hesitation. The company has been around for over two decades now, steadily rising from a startup, to buying out other brands, strengthening its market share and product portfolio. Indeed, TechPowerUp… Read more