The Lexar NM790 2 TB offers fantastic performance at outstanding pricing. The 2 TB model sells for just $110, which makes it the most affordable high-end SSD available. Real-life performance results are even better than the 4 TB version, which helps make up ground against the PCIe 5.0 competition.
Our GeForce RTX 4090 GPU block testing continues with Alphacool entering the foray. The newly released Alphacool Core is a relatively inexpensive full cover block with clean looks, integrated RGB lighting, excellent thermal performance, and low coolant flow restriction too.
Positioned as the sleeker option in the Ceres series, the Ceres 300 TG ARGB retains the signature 90° expansion slot rotation and the possibility to attach a display on the chassis side. Thermaltake also carefully modified certain aspects to meet the lower price point.
The RCA Evolution M27PG135F is a very capable 27-inch IPS gaming monitor. It boasts a 2560x1440 resolution, 240 Hz refresh rate, impressively low input lag, and several interesting extras, most importantly a USB-C port with DP Alt Mode and 90 W Power Delivery.
SCUF introduces a designed-for-PC gaming controller experience with the Envision and Envision Pro. Today we examine the premium wireless Envison Pro that builds upon all of SCUF's experiences to put out a new controller layout with added buttons, extensive hardware customization, and class-leading software support.
There's no denying that Intel's Core i9-14900K is a power hog. This article examines the power, performance and thermals effects of limiting its power consumption, with very interesting results. Additionally, we investigate undervolting to determine if efficiency can be optimized even further.
Team Group's Z540 PCI-Express Gen 5 SSD achieves incredible speeds, reaching up to 12 GB/s. Thanks to its well-designed cooling system, heat is effectively dissipated. Unlike competing Gen 5 SSDs that run their coolers at constant maximum speed, the Z540 lets you adjust fan speed through your motherboard BIOS.
Alan Wake 2 is out soon, with incredible graphics, but demanding hardware requirements, too. There's forced DLSS/FSR, but we show you how to tweak the config files to get native back. In our performance review, we're taking a closer look at image quality, VRAM usage, and performance on a wide selection of modern graphics cards.
Alan Wake 2 is the second game to receive full support for NVIDIA's DLSS 3.5, which includes support for NVIDIA's DLSS Ray Reconstruction, Super Resolution, Frame Generation and DLAA. Also supported is AMD's FidelityFX Super Resolution. In this mini-review we compare the image quality and performance gains offered by these technologies.
HEDD Audio puts its decades of physics and music experience into novel air motion transformer drivers for headphones. The new HEDDphone TWO is a highly capable over-ear, open-back set using AMT drivers for a unique, full-bodied sound presentation and an innovative headband assembly offering excellent fit and comfort.
The HYTE Y70 Touch represents the pinnacle of HYTE cases with its larger body and further refinements over the Y40 and Y60. Thanks to the high-resolution 14.1" IPS touch screen, HYTE manages to take its 45 degree slice to the next level.
The Corsair Xeneon 27QHD240 OLED is an excellent OLED gaming monitor, offering great picture quality, fast pixel response times, an integrated KVM switch, and a comprehensive 3-year warranty, which even covers OLED burn-in.
FiiO adds to its portable DAC/amplifier line with the new KA13 which uses two Cirrus Logic CS4131 DACs, dedicated op-amps, and a capable USB audio bridge in addition to a desktop mode for those who want extra power for more demanding headphones.
Much like the Fantech Aria, the Zaopin Z1 Pro takes the Razer Orochi shape and combines it with an internal battery, along with PixArt's PAW3395 sensor, Huano main button switches, and a 52 g lightweight design, for a wallet-friendly $49.99.
The Montech Air 903 Max continues to offer the competitive price/performance Montech is known for, while providing everything you expect from a modern, airflow focused enclosure. So much, that we are hard pressed to find much to complain about.
SKYLOONG aims to go beyond OEM to be a major player in the mechanical keyboard market itself. Today we examine the new GK61 Pro, a 60% keyboard that comes with various case, keycap, switch, and connectivity options to make for an attractive small form factor typing experience at a good price.
The Lexar NM710 comes at outstanding pricing of just $47 for the 1 TB model. Testing in our review confirms, that this SSD can deliver good performance that is able to compete with other popular midrange SSDs like the Samsung 970 EVO Plus and Crucial P5 Plus.
Glorious updates their ambidextrous Model O Wireless with the Model O 2 Wireless: Aside from a different look, the sensor has been upgraded to the BAMF 2.0, and both 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth 5.2 are supported now, with up to 210 hours of battery life.
Lords of the Fallen is out now on PC, with support for NVIDIA's DLSS Super Resolution, DLAA and Frame Generation. Also supported is AMD's FidelityFX Super Resolution. In this mini-review we compare the image quality and performance gains offered by these technologies.
Core i9-14900K is Intel's new flagship with clock speeds of up to 6 GHz. It's actually clocked even higher than the 13900KS, thanks to an extra 100 MHz when more than two cores are active. Our review confirms that Raptor Lake Refresh is amazing for both applications and gaming, if you can live with the power consumption.
Intel Core i7-14700K is the only processor released today with an upgraded core configuration. Thanks to an additional four E-Cores, more cache and a 200 MHz frequency bump, the 14700K reaches performance quite close to the 13900K, at much better pricing.
Intel Core i5-14600K is the most affordable new processor released today. While it may look weaker on paper it still packs an impressive punch, especially for gaming. In our review we reached an impressive 5.7 GHz on all cores, which unlocks quite a bit of additional performance.
Intel's Core 14th Gen "Raptor Lake Refresh" processors are launching soon. Today marks the end of the unboxing and preview embargo, and we're excited to share hands-on pictures of the new processors with you. Additionally, we'll discuss the latest technologies and features they bring to the table.
Lords of the Fallen has been released, showcasing the incredible power of Unreal Engine 5. This souls-like game offers breathtaking visuals that rank among the most impressive we've seen, but it demands powerful hardware, too. In our performance review, we're taking a closer look at image quality, VRAM usage, and performance on a wide selection of modern graphics cards.
Truthear aims to follow up on its impressive releases to date with its most expensive set to date called the NOVA. It uses a 1 DD/4 BA driver configuration in an updated, more comfortable shell design to put out a highly dynamic bass and smooth-yet-detailed treble response which follows the Harman in-ear target quite closely.
