We take a second look at PCI-Express performance scaling of NVIDIA's GeForce RTX 4090 flagship card. This time with a Core i9-13900K, which hopefully helps us highlight more differences than what we've seen with Ryzen 5800X last year. We've also added minimum FPS and ray tracing testing.
The right-handed ergonomic Naga V2 Pro is more than just an MMO mouse: with three swappable side panels each offering a different button layout, up to a maximum of 20, the Naga V2 Pro can adapt to any kind of game. Up to 150 hours of battery life in 2.4 GHz wireless and 300 hours in Bluetooth along with the latest sensor and optical switches round things off.
Gainward's GeForce RTX 4080 Phoenix GS comes at NVIDIA MSRP price of $1200, which makes it an attractive offer. In our review we found out that the thermal solution is one of the quietest of all the RTX 4080 cards we've tested so far, and the factory overclock helps unlock additional performance.
TEAMGROUP merges solid performance with innovative features in the Siren DUO360. This 360 mm prefilled AIO not only cools your CPU, it also includes a block for an M.2 NVMe SSD. Cooling performance is good, and the all-white design will certainly catch some attention.
The MSI MEG Prospect 700R comes with a beautiful 4.3" built-in IPS touch screen that give you access to various functions, including fan speed and ARGB control. MSI's new case is not only a hefty, well built and cool looking chassis, it also supports vertical mounting for triple-slot GPUs and ships with four 140 mm fans and additional parts for an E-ATX or cooling focus.
ASUS adds to its flagship keyboard line with the new ROG Azoth which is a 75% form factor keyboard with features to attract ROG fans, the mainstream gaming crowd, and the enthusiast keyboard community too. It uses a clever combination of first-party switches, a gasket mount, an integrated OLED display, and software to make for a highly customizable and enjoyable typing experience.
FiiO, via its budget-focused sister brand Jade Audio, updates the popular Q1 portable DAC/amplifier with the new Q11 that uses a large integrated battery to drive more demanding headphones than competitors do in this price range. It offers 3.5 / 4.4 mm connectors in addition to using RGB indicator LEDs for both function and form alike.
The Ryzen 9 7950X3D is the spearhead of the AMD Zen 4 X3D lineup. In our performance review we test AMD's new 16-core flagship with dozens of applications and 14 games at up to 4K, to see whether AMD can take the performance crown from Intel, how power consumption is affected, and what can be expected from overclocking.
Ryzen 7 7800X3D will be the most affordable Zen 4 X3D processor, but it doesn't release until April. We reconfigured the Ryzen 9 7950X3D to match the specs of the 7800X3D and ran it through our test suite, which includes 14 games at 720p, 1080p, 1440p and 4K. Results are impressive.
Featuring a 24+1+2 VRM setup using 105 A power stages, DDR5 support, PCIe Gen 5, five M.2 sockets and loads of high-speed USB ports, does this motherboard have what you're looking for? Follow along as we take a deep dive into all the features to see if MSI really does have an ACE in the hand!
The Antec P20C uses the same bones as the DP503, clocking in at a similar price but aiming to offer a cleaner look without the use of RGB and a focus on quieter fans. While it may not offer the same bang for your buck as the ARGB capable DP503, it gives you a good option if understated is what you are looking for.
Lypertek's flagship PurePlay Z7 true wireless earphones gets a price cut to make it an extremely compelling personal audio solution in 2023. It uses a 1 DD, 2 BA hybrid driver configuration combined with extensive app and physical controls to make for a good balance of sound and tech alike.
With the ambidextrous MM310, Cooler Master has something in store for budget-minded gamers. Featuring PixArt's PAW3327 sensor, a particularly flexible cable, and a low weight of just 53 g, the MM310 retails for just $29.99.
Atomic Heart is an exciting new first-person shooter universe with a great backstory. In our performance review, we're taking a closer look at image quality, differences between the graphical setting presets, VRAM usage, and performance on a selection of modern graphics cards.
iBasso aims to use bio-cellulose dynamic drivers to their full potential with its new SR3 open-back headphones. These provide some of the most dynamic and punchy sound I've heard, which can be customized further based on the ear pads chosen. The SR3 also gets a good industrial design prioritizing comfort and build quality, making it well worthy of consideration.
The NZXT H9 Flow is the largest of the H-Series and manages to impress with a balanced attention to detail and unique tooling, allowing for modern, bulky high-end components and elaborate liquid cooling without any tangible compromises in functionality or looks.
ASRock Radeon RX 7900 XTX Taichi is the company's flagship Navi 31 design. The card comes with a large factory overclock, an upgraded 3x 8-pin power capability and a triple-slot, triple-fan thermal solution. Our review confirms that the card is whisper-quiet at full load with the quiet BIOS, making it the quietest RX 7900 XTX we've ever tested.
iFi may be popular for its mainstream DAC/amps with onboard customization options and a warm sound signature but did you know it also caters to the more professional audio market? Today we examine its Pro iDSD Signature network streamer/DAC/amplifier with its solid state or tube output modes for excellent, high-quality sound as part of an extremely impressive feature set.
With the wireless Hati-S Plus ACE, G-Wolves presents an ambidextrous mouse weighing no more than 46 g without any holes. Furthermore, the ACE comes with PixArt's latest PAW3395 sensor, Zippy main button switches rated for 60 million clicks, and pure PTFE feet.
Corsair's iCUE H150i Elite LCD XT is a 360 mm All-In-One liquid cooler that looks to dominate the AIO space. Delivering exceptional performance, clean looks and a stout five-year warranty along with an IPS display, it packs a massive number of features to go with its stellar performance. Just beware of the hefty price tag.
MSI gets serious about its networking product line with the launch of the RadiX routers. Today we examine the new RadiX AXE6600 that provides WiFi 6E support with a faster, wider 6 GHz band for those who want the most wireless throughput possible today.
Team Group is ready for the next generation of high performance DDR5. Using the popular T-Force Delta RGB once again, Team Group offers a DDR5-7200 kit for hardcore gamers and PC enthusiasts alike. Follow along as we benchmark, compare and overclock to see what all the fuss is about!
ID-Cooling knocks it out of the park with the $70 Dashflow 240 Black All-in-One watercooling unit. What it lacks in rainbow LEDs and fluff features, it more than makes up for in pure performance per dollar where it absolutely man-handles the competition.
The Zotac GeForce RTX 4070 Ti AMP Extreme Airo is a factory overclocked custom-design variant of NVIDIA's newest architecture. Performance is impressive, the card can beat last generation's RTX 3090 Ti flagship, with almost double the energy efficiency and much lower heat and noise.
Hogwarts Legacy is out now, with support for NVIDIA's DLSS Super Resolution (DLSS 2.5), NVIDIA's DLSS Frame Generation (also known as DLSS 3), NVIDIA's Deep Learning Anti-Aliasing (DLAA), Intel's Xe Super Sampling (XeSS) and AMD's FidelityFX Super Resolution 2.1 (FSR 2.1). In this mini-review we take a look, comparing the image quality and performance gains offered by these technologies.