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Razer DeathStalker V2 Pro Low Profile Wireless Optical Keyboard Review

Introduction In August 2012, Razer induced sticker shock across the world with the launch of a $250 DeathStalker Ultimate membrane keyboard that also had an integrated touchpad/numpad on the left akin to what we see today in ASUS Zenbook Duo and ROG Zephyrus Duo laptops. It was arguably ahead of its time since we saw… Read more

Sonos Ray Review

3 The Package » Introduction Weighing in at only 1.95 kg (4.29 lb) and measuring 559x71x95 mm (22×2.79×3.74 in.), the Ray is Sonos’ most compact soundbar to date. As such, it is best suited for smaller TVs (48 in. or less) and rooms of up to 20 square meters. It’s also an interesting choice for placing… Read more

Pulsar Xlite V2 Mini Wireless Review

Introduction Founded in 2020, Pulsar is a gaming peripherals company based in Korea. As the name quite subtly implies, the Xlite V2 Mini Wireless is a smaller Xlite V2 Wireless. The Mini has been scaled down uniformly, resulting in a weight loss of 3 g. Other than that, everything has stayed the same: PixArt’s PAW3370… Read more

Corsair CX-M Series 650 W Review – Great Value

12 Photos & Cables » Introduction There are only a few Corsair CX-M reviews since they are budget units, so I thought to do something about it. Corsair upgraded all CX-M units and used their new design with triangular-shaped perforations on the fan and exhaust grilles. The exterior readily distinguishes the new from the old. Today,… Read more

DeepCool AK400 Review

4 Packaging & Contents » Introduction A big thank you to DeepCool for supplying the review sample. Since its inception in 1996, DeepCool has grown into an industry juggernaut. Their focus on the DIY PC market has resulted in the company producing many top-tier cases, power supplies, heatsinks, fans, and all-in-one liquid coolers. Considering the multitude… Read more

Cooler Master GM34-CWQ ARGB Review – Quantum Dots For the Win

Introduction Cooler Master joined the busy gaming monitor market back in 2019, so somewhat surprisingly the GM34-CWQ ARGB is the brand’s first monitor we’re reviewing. Let’s not trouble ourselves with that though to instead focus on this 34-inch ultrawide monitor sporting a curved Quantum Dot VA panel with a 144 Hz refresh rate, specified 0.5… Read more

XPG Caster RGB DDR5-6400 CL40 2x 16 GB Review

3 on Jul 18th, 2022, Manufacturer: XPG Packaging & Contents » Introduction Founded in 2001, ADATA is one of the largest manufacturers of flash memory and DRAM in the world and has steadily grown into what it is today: a leader in the industry. From enterprise to consumers, ADATA has multiple product lines to fit different… Read more

Lian Li Lancool 3 Review

Introduction I would like to thank Lian Li for supplying the review sample. With the Lancool 3, Lian Li is finally going big with the Lancool series of enclosures. The Lancool brand was reserved for more affordable metal case options back in 2008, when Lian Li was almost exclusively offering aluminium enclosures. However, with the… Read more

FiiO K9 Pro ESS Desktop DAC & Amplifier Review – Great Performance!

Introduction Today, we round off a short series of FiiO products covered on TechPowerUp. The first was the FiiO FA7s set of all balanced armature driver in-ear monitors, followed by a quick look at the impressive K5 Pro ESS deskop DAC/amp. I had in fact shown off the subject of this review—the FiiO K9 Pro… Read more

Cooler Master MasterBox TD300 Mesh Review

Introduction I would like to thank Cooler Master for supplying the review sample. The CoolerMaster MasterBox TD300 Mesh is the mATX counterpart to the ATX TD500 Mesh. As such, it features the same prominent exterior design but lacks the carved glass side panel. Built on the same platform as the budget-friendly MB311L ARGB and understated… Read more

INNOCN 40C1R Review – 40-inch Ultrawide Goodness

5 The Package » Introduction As many of you know, most ultrawide monitors come in 34-inch screen sizes and offer a native resolution of 3440×1440. Their panels are usually slightly curved in an attempt to offer a deeper immersion and more natural overall user experience, while also effectively combating the vignetting which can occur in the… Read more

Pro Audio and Personalized Sound with Audeze LCD-X and Reveal+

0 Packaging & Closer Examination » Introduction Audeze is one of the biggest names in the relatively tiny world of planar magnetic headphones, having used its nearly 15 years of existence to develop a related history of successful products and patented technologies. There are now six series of headphones and IEMs under the Audeze umbrella, including… Read more

Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy: FSR 2.0 Community Patch Review

Introduction This is our fifth review of a FSR 2.0 community mod. In previous reviews we covered Cyberpunk 2077, Dying Light 2, Metro Exodus Enhanced Edition, and Red Dead Redemption 2—the modders continue to improve games before developers even release their patches. Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy is the next AAA-game to receive FSR 2.0… Read more

AMD Ryzen 7 5700X Review – Finally an Affordable 8-Core

Introduction We have with us for review the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X eight-core processor. Based on the “Zen 3” architecture and popular AMD Socket AM4, the Ryzen 7 5700X is part of the company’s Spring/Summer desktop processor product-stack refresh to a series that’s been around for almost a year and a half now. Much like… Read more

AQIRYS Aquarius 360 AIO Cooler Review

2 Packaging & Contents » Introduction A big thank you to AQIRYS for supplying the review sample. AQIRYS is a brand of DIY PC components based in Romania. While they may not be well known to some of our readers, they have rapidly branched out into multiple market segments. Their product portfolio currently includes gaming chairs,… Read more