Tech Power Up

ADATA Legend 970 Pro 2 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 famous SSDs such as the SX8200, Gammix S70 and Atom 50. Back in August, we reviewed the ADATA Legend 970 2 TB, which was ADATA’s first PCI-Express… Read more

MOONDROP COSMO Open-Back Planar Magnetic Headphones Review

0 Packaging & Accessories » Introduction Anyone who has been in the market for in-ear monitors (IEMs) in the last few years has no doubt heard of MOONDROP. The Asian audio brand started in 2015 and recently gone beyond IEMs to offer keyboards, mechanical switches, DAC/amp sources, and even a phone! However, the first of these… Read more

Alienware Pro Wireless Gaming Mouse Review

0 Packaging, Weight, & Feet » Introduction Alienware is the gaming subdivision of Dell. The Alienware Pro Wireless Gaming Mouse is the counterpart to the Alienware Pro Wireless Gaming Keyboard. Both have been developed in collaboration with Team Liquid, and therefore are intended for competitive gaming in particular. To this end, the Pro Wireless Gaming Mouse… Read more

We found the Missing Performance: Zen 5 Tested with SMT Disabled

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Patriot Viper Xtreme 5 DDR5-8200 48 GB CL38 Review

0 Packaging & Contents » Introduction Dating back to 1985, Patriot was founded in the United States San Francisco Bay Area and has since expanded, with distribution channels around the world offering consumers access to a wide range of different products. While the headquarters may still be located in the USA, all the company’s products are… Read more

PMG Audio Apx SE In-Ear Monitors Review – Redefining a Flagship!

0 Packaging & Accessories » Introduction Those who have read my IEM reviews would be familiar with Poland-based Custom Art which impressed with the FIBAE 7, the FIBAE 5, and the Hybrid 3 Pro in-ear monitors we previously covered. The team behind Custom Art were among the first in the world to come up with multiple… Read more

SKYLOONG GK104 Pro Dual Screen Wireless Keyboard Review

0 Packaging & Accessories » Introduction Skyloong is a keyboard manufacturer and OEM/ODM brand based out of China with over 10 years of experience. Indeed, this is the brand that has put out most of the small form factor layout keyboards and cases that were then re-branded by others, especially for the Western markets, until the… Read more

Redragon K1NG 4K Pro Review

Introduction Redragon is the gaming peripheral brand of Eastern Times Technology Co., Ltd., which is based in China and was established in 1996. Also sold under the names M916 4K and G49 4K, the ambidextrous K1NG 4K Pro weighs no more than 49 g, despite neither resorting to an open-bottom design nor using holes. Equipped… Read more

Varmilo Muse65 HE Hall Effect Keyboard Review

1 Packaging & Accessories » Introduction So far 2024 is really shaping up to be the year of the Hall effect magnetic switch keyboards. We’ve seen entries from a lot of brands already, with everyone using these switches to showcase the customizable actuation point and near-instantaneous actuation, in addition to a generally smoother typing feel owing… Read more

Star Wars Outlaws Handheld Performance Review – Steam Deck and ROG Ally Tested

Introduction Star Wars Outlaws is the latest open-world action-adventure published by Ubisoft and developed by Massive Entertainment, known to the mainstream gaming public for titles such as Tom Clancy’s The Division series and Avatar Frontiers of Pandora. To me though, Massive Entertainment will always be synonymous with the legendary World in Conflict. Star Wars Outlaws… Read more

Kingston NV3 Review – Much Improved

Introduction With revenue in the multi-billion dollars range, Kingston is the largest DRAM and flash memory products vendor in the world. While their strongest suit is memory modules and USB/flash card storage, they are also a major player in the SSD market, having released famous products such as the KC3000 and NV2. Today we’re reviewing… Read more

Star Wars Outlaws: DLSS vs. FSR vs. XeSS Comparison Review

Introduction Star Wars Outlaws is the newest installment in the Star Wars universe and is set between the events of The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi. The game is available now on PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, developed by Ubisoft’s Massive Entertainment on an improved in-house Snowdrop engine. The PC… Read more

Montech HyperFlow ARGB 360 AIO Review

Introduction A big thank you to Montech for supplying the review sample. Montech, a newcomer in the DIY PC space, has been steadily expanding its presence since its inception in 2016. After entering the US market in 2019, the company has continued to reach more regions globally. As a new brand, Montech’s mission “to create… Read more

Yeyian Mirage X Review

Introduction I would like to thank Yeyian for supplying the review sample. Yeyian may not be a well known name in some parts of the world, but they are a brand to watch as they push into new markets. Their product range is well-defined with consistent branding and an interesting approach of unique designs and… Read more

Granzon GAISC Digital CPU Water Block Review

1 Packaging & Accessories » Introduction So here I was having just finished reviewing five CPU blocks—a round of three from Corsair, Bykski, and Granzon followed by two more higher-end integrated display versions from Corsair and Bykski. My grand plan was to finish this roundup with a second entry from Granzon, also with an integrated display,… Read more