AMD has finally shared technical details for their next-gen Zen 5 microarchitecture, which will power the new Ryzen 9000 desktop processors and the Ryzen AI 300 Series laptop CPUs. We detail all the technical innovations, including overclocking, and how AMD achieved +16% IPC.
Jelly Key's latest take on the popular Dragons of Eden artisan keycap theme includes the Cherry keycap profile for the first time ever, in addition to SA and the Droplet profile. The former two feature Dragon elements which jut out of the keycap to guarantee a stunning visual and user experience no matter the design or size chosen.
HIFIMAN's new planar magnetic flagship is one of the boldest designs ever made. The Susvara Unveiled builds upon the already-excellent Susvara and ditches the grilles for a fully open-back design aiming to improve sound quality and accuracy. It also has more efficient updated drivers tuned to be more engaging than before.
ID-Cooling dominates the competition with the FROZN A620 PRO SE. By forgoing ARGB lighting and excessive visual accents, they've created a cooler that offers a combination of performance and value bordering on unbelievable. At less than $30 it even offers better price/performance than Thermalright.
The HighPoint Rocket 1608A is a PCIe Gen 5 controller card that lets you add up to eight Gen 5 drives. Performance is truly incredible, we were able to measure raw sequential speeds of over 56 GB/s in our review.
Corsair enters the thick LCP fan market with the RS120 MAX. True to its name, it adopts a 120x120x30 mm form factor and large LCP blades that get real close to the frame to maximize airflow. A novel stator vane design and magnetic bearing helps keep noise low to make for a compelling PC DIY watercooling fan.
At a budget-friendly $50, the right-handed ergonomic Lift 2 Ergo comes with PixArt's PAW3395 sensor, optical main button switches, true 8000 Hz polling, and pure PTFE feet. Its 58 g weight is achieved by utilizing an open-bottom design with a solid shell.
FiiO aims at the premium IEM market with its flagship FA19 earphones. These use 10 balanced armature drivers with some clever acoustic engineering to put out an esoteric tuning that works very well for vocals and some music genres similar to high-end offerings from others.
The First Descendant is a first-person looter-shooter with support for up to four players working together cooperatively. Powered by Unreal Engine 5, the graphics look great, but hardware requirements are definitely not on the light side. 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.
AMD's new FidelityFX Super Resolution 3.1 update (FSR 3.1) features improvements to upscaling quality and Frame Generation. It is now possible to run FSR Frame Generation without any upscaling, or combine it with DLSS, which finally gives GeForce 30 gamers a feasible framegen option.
The Gigabyte GS34WQC is an affordable 34-inch ultrawide gaming monitor. Gigabyte kept the price down by stripping it of extras but didn't sacrifice picture quality, which many users will happily accept.
Lian Li is set to capitalize on the LCD AIO trend with the HydroShift LCD 360S. This product boasts new and innovative features, including pre-routed tubing, a simplified wiring setup, and a bright LCD panel, complementing its attractive visual aesthetic. Its solid performance and a six-year warranty further demonstrate that it's much more than a one-trick pony.
Weighing no more than 49 g, the ambidextrous OP1 8K promises exceptionally low latency, owing to its 8000 Hz polling rate and custom Kailh GX main button switches, which reduce actuation latency even further. PixArt's PAW3395 sensor is used, along with pure PTFE feet and a particularly flexible cable.
The Corsair MP600 Mini 2 TB SSD delivers outstanding storage performance for the Steam Deck, thanks to its TLC flash and the new Phison E27T controller. While pricing is a bit high, it might be acceptable for people looking to get the best out of their portable console.
The Invader X is one of the larger cases from XPG with a dual glass design, allowing you to view your hardware without obstructions while also featuring plenty of cooling and optional vertical GPU mounting. All this with the clean XPG design DNA the brand is known for.
The Bykski CPU-FIRE-ON-I is a premium CPU water block without the premium price tag holding it back. It uses a large cooling engine paired with good build quality, catchy aesthetics, integrated lighting, a thermal sensor, and even a color display on board to grab your attention in a crowded market.
Patriot continues to expand the Viper Xtreme 5 series, targeting PC enthusiasts and the XOC crowd. This 7600 MT kit includes three XMP profiles to get you started. With a side of some serious overclocking, follow along as we break down the benefits of this memory and how you can take advantage of it.
Contrasting with the Atlantis, the ambidextrous LAMZU Maya comes with a centered hump. PixArt's PAW3395 sensor, Huano mechanical switches for the main buttons, and the ability to enjoy true 8000 Hz wireless polling through a dedicated dongle are on board as well, all wrapped into a 47 g package.
The XFX Radeon RX 7900 XTX Magnetic Air comes with user-replaceable fans that pop out without any tools. It's a fantastic solution to clean your card and to simplify RMAs. The card achieved excellent performance results in our review, and the overclocking potential is highly impressive.
At 72 g, the NP-01 Wireless weighs the same as the original wired NP-01. It comes with PixArt's PAW3395 sensor, Huano switches for the main buttons, and up to 100 hours of battery life. In addition, the NP-01 Wireless supports true 4000 Hz polling, and configuration is possible entirely on-device.
The Team Group T-Force G70 Pro SSD uses the InnoGrit IG5236 controller paired with 128-layer TLC NAND from YMTC. Unlike most other value drives, the G70 Pro includes 2 GB of physical DRAM cache. Also included is an aluminum heatsink, but even that is having a hard time avoiding throttling when heavily loaded.
Compared to the regular Xlite V3, the eS does several things differently. On top of 4000 Hz wireless polling, the 65 g Xlite V3 eS is also capable of 8000 Hz wired polling, and an integrated OLED screen allows for on-device configuration. In addition, the scroll wheel is made of aluminium alloy, promising improved haptics and longevity.
The Aune AR5000 is an open-back dynamic driver set of headphones that looks and feels more premium than it costs. It goes for a warm, relaxed tuning that will appeal to many people, but has compromises to be aware of. We pair it with the Aune S17 Pro Class-A headphone amplifier that offers up to 7.5 W per channel and makes for a smooth sound presentation.
The right-handed ergonomic AX Wireless comes with PixArt's PAW3395 sensor, Huano main button switches, and up to 100 hours of battery life. Weighing 72 g, the AX Wireless also supports true 4000 Hz polling, and configuration is done entirely on-device.
Japan-based audio powerhouse final adds to its growing wireless ANC headphones lineup with the UX2000. It shares a lot with the more expensive UX3000, but goes for a more mainstream bassy sound signature to target a different customer base while still boasting decent active noise cancellation and onboard physical controls.
