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Darmoshark is a brand known for their budget offerings, and the ambidextrous M3 is one of them. Equipped with PixArt's PAW3395 sensor, Kailh GM 8.0 main button switches, and a 58 g lightweight build, the M3 comes with both 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth connectivity, along with up to 83 hours of battery life.
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Author:pzogel
In:Mice
Campfire Audio cuts the cord with its Orbit true wireless set of earphones. It uses the tried and tested Campfire design language from its wired IEM line but adds a refreshing coat of paint to put out a single dynamic driver set that aims to offer good sound, looks, and comfort alike in a premium package.
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Author:VSG
In:Headphones
The Endorfy Arx 700 Air may not stand out in the crowds, but turns out it has a lot to offer for a well priced chassis. It presents the brand’s own spin on what a simple, yet functional mid-tower should provide to enthusiasts and gamers. With its five 140 mm fans, it sets itself up for success in combination with a solid build and excellent feature execution.
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Author:Darksaber
In:Cases
Akko decides to join the Alice keyboard layout popularity with its ACR Pro Alice Plus. Coming as either a pre-built keyboard or a kit, it offers a painted acrylic case in two color options and a well-executed gasket mount in a 68-key split key cluster design for an ergonomic typing experience.
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Author:VSG
In:Keyboards
FiiO enters the $500 desktop DAC/amplifier market with its new K9. It uses the flagship K9 Pro ESS as a base and provides a well built and engineered source with plenty of inputs and outouts, ability to handle sensitive IEMs as well as more demanding headphones, and also works as a preamp for speakers.
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Author:VSG
In:Audio
Compared to its predecessors, the ambidextrous ROG Strix Impact III not only comes with a different shape, but also a much lower weight of 59 g while retaining a solid shell. Hot-swappable ROG main button switches, pure PTFE feet, and a paracord-like, flexible cable are on board, too.
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Author:pzogel
In:Mice
ID-Cooling is taking a different approach with its Dashflow 360 XT all-in-one liquid CPU cooler. While ARGB lighting is a mainstay feature, the inclusion of an extra matching fan to improve your system's visual aesthetics is a nice touch. Add in the pump-based fan for active cooling of your RAM, M.2 SSD, and motherboard VRM, and you have a unique package to consider for your next build.
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Author:crazyeyesreaper
In:CPU Coolers
Cyberpunk 2077 recently received its famous RT Overdrive patch with official support for Intel's Xe Super Sampling 1.1 (XeSS 1.1), NVIDIA's Deep Learning Anti-Aliasing (DLAA), and they've updated the quality of existing implementations for DLSS Super Resolution and DLSS Frame Generation. In this mini-review we take a look, comparing the image quality and performance gains offered by these technologies.
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Author:maxus24
In:Game Testing
PowerColor's Radeon RX 7600 Hellhound is priced just $20 above MSRP, yet offers a factory overclock paired with a good dual-fan cooler that helps with noise and temperatures. Unlike all other cards tested, PowerColor includes a dual BIOS feature, which lets you switch to an optional low-noise profile.
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Author:W1zzard
In:Graphics Cards
Today AMD is launching their Radeon RX 7600, which is targeted at gamers with 1080p Full HD screens. Our review confirms that thanks to the new RDNA3 graphics architecture, the new card is highly energy efficient.
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Author:W1zzard
In:Graphics Cards
NVIDIA's GeForce RTX 4060 Ti launches today. The green team's new $400 card offers plenty of performance for even the most demanding titles at Full HD and beyond. Our review confirms that thanks to the amazing energy efficiency of the AD106 GPU, the Founders Edition runs cool and quiet at all times.
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Author:W1zzard
In:Graphics Cards
Sapphire RX 7600 Pulse OC includes a factory overclock yet still comes in at the AMD MSRP of $269, which makes this a great alternative to the AMD reference design. Our review shows that the dual-slot, dual-fan cooler does a good job at keeping the card cool and runs at very quiet noise levels, even when fully loaded.
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Author:W1zzard
In:Graphics Cards
The ASRock Radeon RX 7600 is a highly overclocked custom design version of AMD's new release. The Phantom Gaming has a powerful triple-fan, dual-slot cooler that's considerably more capable than the one on the AMD reference design and on the other cards tested today.
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Author:W1zzard
In:Graphics Cards
The MSI GeForce RTX 4060 Ti comes with the best cooler of all RTX 4060 Ti cards that we've tested. The triple-slot, triple-fan thermal solution that could fit a RTX 4070 Ti runs whisper quiet at an impressive 23 dBA and super cool at only 56°C, under full load.
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Author:W1zzard
In:Graphics Cards
The PNY GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is a custom-design variant of NVIDIA's newest release. Thanks to its large dual-slot, triple-fan cooler, the card runs whisper quiet and still achieves good temperatures.
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Author:W1zzard
In:Graphics Cards
Palit GeForce RTX 4060 Ti Dual is a factory-overclocked custom design variant with a compact dual-slot, dual-fan heatsink. NVIDIA's new release gives you Full HD gaming at maximum settings in virtually all titles with well over 60 FPS, even playable 1440p is possible in a lot of games.
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Author:W1zzard
In:Graphics Cards
The PNY GeForce RTX 4060 Ti Verto comes in at $400, no increase over NVIDIA's baseline pricing which makes the card an attractive option for gamers who just want a card without extra bells and whistles. Despite its simpler cooler design, the PNY Verto runs very quiet and temperatures are good, too.
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Author:W1zzard
In:Graphics Cards
Gigabyte readies the budget-friendly AORUS Elite AX built upon the X670 chipset. Offering a robust 16+2+2 VRM configuration, DDR5 support, PCIe Gen 4 and four M.2 Gen 4 sockets, Gigabyte knows not everyone has a lot to spend. Does this X670 offering perform, or is it a flop? Follow along as we find out!
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Author:ir_cow
In:Motherboards
The Atlas is Razer's first tempered glass mouse pad. Unlike most other glass pads, the Atlas comes with an oleophobic coating, and the micro-etched surface texture ensures optimal sensor tracking. At a size of 450 x 400 mm, the Atlas is 5 mm thick.
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Author:pzogel
In:Mouse Pads
Truthear partners with IEM influencer Crinacle once more to bring out a new take on its succesful dual DD ZERO in-ear monitors. The new ZERO:RED re-works the drivers to present a completely different sound while retaining an impactful bass, clean mids, and a smooth treble response while still being budget-friendly.
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Author:VSG
In:Headphones
Aimed at budget-minded gamers, the $69.99 GM31 Wireless even comes with a dedicated charging dock. Wrapped in a 72 g, right-handed ergonomic package, the GM31 Wireless is also equipped with PixArt's PAW3311 sensor, Omron main button switches, and pure PTFE feet.
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Author:pzogel
In:Mice
Montech aims to challenge the status quo of RGB fans in 2023 being overly expensive with the new $9 AX120 PWM. Available in black or white color options, these 120 mm fans use standard connectors and 20 LEDs per fan to put forth a compelling cooling solution that is quiet in operation too.
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Author:VSG
In:Fans
The ASRock Radeon RX 7900 XTX Taichi White comes with an amazing design that will look fantastic in any white-themed build. It's also factory overclocked with a large OC out of the box, and the cooler does a great job at keeping the card cool, or whisper-quiet when you activate the "quiet" BIOS.
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Author:W1zzard
In:Graphics Cards
QKZ enters the TechPowerUp review database with its dual dynamic driver entry, Khan, which is the product of a collaboration with IEM influencer HBB. It dedicates a large 10 mm driver as a sub-woofer for the bass while using a second driver for the mids and highs to present a bassy and punchy sound taking after the Harman target.
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Author:VSG
In:Headphones
The Lexar NM800 Pro is a high-end SSD that plays in the same league as Samsung 980 Pro and WD Black SN850. It comes with an excellent heatsink that ensures there's no thermal throttling, no matter what you throw at the drive. Pricing is highly competitive too, only $130 for 2 TB.
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Author:W1zzard
In:SSD
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