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Cyberpunk 2077: FSR 1.0 vs. FSR 2.0 vs. DLSS Comparison Review

Introduction Cyberpunk 2077 was released almost two years ago, but a loyal modding community improved the game by itself before CD Projekt Red even released its patches. Last summer I discovered that DLSS can be updated to the newer version manually, by swapping the DLL, which fixes some of the visual issues, such as excessive… Read more

FiiO FA7s 6 Balanced Armature In-Ear Monitors Review

Introduction FiiO is a stalwart when it comes to personal audio, having had an established presence longer than most brands we have covered in the audio space to where folks are aware of the brand name and more likely to purchase its products simply because of it. It is also way bigger than the typical… Read more

TeamGroup Xtreem DDR4-4000 CL15 2x 16 GB Engineering Sample – Overclockers Dream

Introduction Today, we have something a little different from the standard memory review article. TeamGroup approached TPU a few months ago offering up a special high-frequency dual-rank DDR4 kit with hand-picked ICs. Normally, if it’s not available to the public, these type of samples are declined for obvious reasons. However, rules are meant to be… Read more

YUNZII Keynovo IF98 Gasket Mounted Hot-Swap Keyboard Review

Introduction YUNZII is a keyboard company established in 2018 by a group of enthusiasts claiming extensive experience in industrial design and keyboard manufacturing, so much so that it aims to partner with other keyboard manufacturers on top of putting out its own labeled products. In addition to keyboards, YUNZII offers a plethora of accessories, including… Read more

XMG NEO 15 E22 Laptop (i7-12700H/RTX 3080 Ti) + OASIS External Liquid Cooling System Review – Cool, Quiet, Fast

Introduction XMG is a brand of Schenker Technologies GmbH, founded by Robert Schenker in 2002. The parent company initially operated as an eBay store and opened its own independent retail solution in 2004. The XMG brand—short for “Extreme Multimedia & Gaming”—was created in 2009, with the Schenker brand from 2013 instead focusing on mobile workstations… Read more

MOONDROP Chu In-Ear Monitors Review – $20 ticket to Hi-Fi Audio

Introduction MOONDROP is a brand that has made a strong mark in the world of in-ear monitors with impressive offerings in the $100 price range courtesy the new Aria, good tuning for a TWS set with the MOONDROP Sparks, and rounding things off with another strong contender in the $200 market, the KATO. I have… Read more

HyperX Pulsefire Haste Wireless Gaming Mouse Review

Introduction Established in 2002, HyperX is the gaming gear division of HP. More than a year after the wired Pulsefire Haste, HyperX introduces the Pulsefire Haste Wireless. Much like the former, the Pulsefire Haste Wireless is powered by PixArt’s PAW3335 sensor and equipped with TTC Gold Micro switches for the main buttons and pure PTFE… Read more

EK-Quantum Surface S360 Radiator Review – Class Leading!

Introduction EK Water Blocks, or simply EKWB or EK, is arguably the most well-known of several companies dedicated to the PC DIY watercooling market. It has been around for over 15 years and saw the rise and fall of many other brands along the way while diversifying into other market segments, including the professional server… Read more

EK-Quantum Surface X360M Radiator Review

Introduction EK Water Blocks, or simply EKWB or EK, is arguably the most well-known of several companies dedicated to the PC DIY watercooling market. It has been around for over 15 years and saw the rise and fall of many other brands along the way while diversifying into other market segments, including the professional server… Read more

AMD Ryzen 5 5600 Review – Fantastic Choice for Upgrades from Older Ryzens

Introduction We have with us the AMD Ryzen 5 5600 “Zen 3” 6-core/12-thread desktop processor. The 5600 is a surprisingly late addition to the company’s desktop processor lineup given its predecessors, the Ryzen 5 3600, 2600, and 1600, were the SKUs that sold the most volumes and made the Ryzen 5 brand popular with gamers,… Read more

LIAN LI UNI FAN SL INFINITY 120 Review – Infinite RGB!

Introduction Lian Li went from being a brand with a combination of safe-but-boring or downright wacky case designs to a completely reinvigorated design and engineering team a couple of years ago, which has since been putting out very interesting products relevant to the PC DIY scene. Among these are of course several successful cases we’ve… Read more

DeepCool KG722 65% Mechanical Keyboard Review

Introduction When I think of DeepCool, my mind usually wanders to one of its often bizarrely designed cases or CPU coolers. In fact, of the twenty-five DeepCool product reviews on TechPowerUp in the past decade, twenty-one are case or cooler reviews. But I then found a couple of PSUs and even a mouse! Did you… Read more

GEEKOM Mini IT8 Mini PC Review

Introduction GEEKOM is not a brand many will have heard of, but it has been around for quite some time. Originally formed in 2003, GEEKOM has grown to the point where they are now entering the mainstream market. Helped by new product releases, which include various mini-PCs and laptops, brand awareness will certainly grow. Overall,… Read more

USB4 is Coming – Everything you Need to Know

Introduction With AMD’s Socket AM5 platform around the corner, there has been some renewed interest in USB4, as things had been pretty quiet up until the ASMedia ASM4242 controller announcement last month, just ahead of Computex. As such, we thought it was a good time to put together an extensive look at what’s happening in… Read more

Fantech Helios XD3 V2 Gaming Mouse Review

Introduction Founded in 2009, Fantech is a gaming peripheral company based in Indonesia. In the continued absence of a wireless S2 from Zowie, Fantech steps in with the Helios XD3 V2. Equipped with PixArt’s PAW3370 sensor capable of 19,000 CPI, the Helios XD3 V2 is said to have a battery life of up to 70… Read more