CORSAIR has updated its airflow-optimized fan series to include the new AF120 ELITE. It comes in two color options and uses a brand new rotor paired with a low-noise Fluid Dynamic Bearing and a motor that turns off at idle operation, making for a compelling product for your PC DIY cooling needs.
Truthear comes back with a 1-2 punch to the rest of the audio industry courtesy its take on the budget IEM space with the impressive $19 HOLA in addition to joining the portable DAC/amp market with the SHIO. The HOLA is a single DD set that is tuned better than many more expensive IEMs and the SHIO reminds me of a popular ~$200 product to where you certainly need to read this entire review!
With the M65 RGB Ultra Wireless, Corsair cuts the cord on one of their most popular models. Sporting a durable aluminium frame, Marksman sensor capable of 26,000 CPI, optical switches, weight-tuning system, alleged 2000 Hz wireless polling, and up to 120 hours of battery life using Bluetooth, the M65 is exceptionally rich on features.
iKKO adds to its portable DAC/amplifier line with the new Heimdallr ITB03 that offers both wired and wireless connectivity on top of 3.5 mm SE and 4.4 mm BAL outputs. It also sports an OLED screen with physical buttons to make for a complex but rich menu system with digital filters and operating modes alike.
Today we look at the Epomaker EP75 that features pretty much everything you can expect in a $150 keyboard including unique keycaps and switches, lubed stabilizers and foam dampening, extensive customization options, plenty of RGB lighting, and even hybrid wireless connectivity. The best part? It costs far less than $150!
NETGEAR has updated its popular Orbi WiFi 6 mesh systems with the all-new RBK860 series that gets several new features compared to the previous generation. Today we examine the triple pack RBK863S that uses one router and two satellites to provide excellent and secure performance across a long operating range.
G.SKILL is once again pushing the boundaries of high performance memory with the newest generation of DDR5. These new Trident Z5 kits range from 6800 MT/s to 8000 MT/s. Equipped with a 6800 MT/s XMP profile, using modest CL34-42-42-108 timings, G.SKILL is ready for those new Intel Z790 motherboards. Tag along as we check out the G.SKILL Trident Z5 RGB DDR5-6800 and test our hands at some serious high frequency overclocking!
The DM7 Switch Duo is one of the few mice not released by ASUS that allows one to conveniently swap the main button switches. Other than that, the ambidextrous DM7 Switch Duo comes with PixArt's PAW3370 sensor, up to 72 hours of battery life, and Kailh GM 8.0 switches by default.
Endorfy's Navis F280 all-in-one liquid cooler is a remarkable mix of performance and elegance rarely seen at its price point. While it may not outright dominate its competition, the combination of performance, value, and looks make it a hard option to ignore.
Time for another 2-in-1 review as we cover MOONDROP's debut into the over-ear dynamic driver headphones market with the new open-back VOID headphones. It pairs well with the company's recently released DAWN 4.4 mm balanced dongle that provides plenty of clean power in a small form factor.
The Ryzen 7 7700 is AMD's most affordable eight-core Zen 4 processor. For $330 you even get a good cooler included that features RGB illumination. Performance data in our review confirms that the 7700 non-X offers pretty much the same performance as the 7700X.
Ryzen 5 7600 is AMD's most-affordable Zen 4 processor. It retails for only $230 and even comes with a heatsink. The testing in our review confirms that the performance difference to the more-expensive 7600X is minimal, and gaming performance even beats the 5800X3D.
AFUL Acoustics is a new company aiming to shake up the competitive IEM market with its Performer 5 hybrid driver set. It uses a 1 DD/4 BA configuration paired with novel engineering and electronics to make for a compellingly smooth tonality and a highly comfortable listening experience at a reasonable price.
HIFIMAN returns to the desktop DAC/amplifier market with its EF400 source that uses the company's self-developed R2R HIMALAYA DAC paired with a truly balanced topology and a Class AB amplification circuit. It offers extensive headphones and line outputs off just USB input and puts out a unique sound signature which plays very well with HIFIMAN's own planar magnetic headphones.
The ASUS TUF GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is a factory overclocked custom-design variant of NVIDIA's new release. 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.
With the Suprim X, MSI offers an impressive RTX 4070 Ti custom design. Thanks to its huge quad-slot cooler, and an excellent fan profile, the card runs virtually inaudible, even under full load. Overclockers can manually increase the power limit up to 365 W, more than on any other RTX 4070 Ti.
The Gigabyte GeForce RTX 4070 Ti comes with a dual BIOS feature, which lets you switch to a "silent" mode BIOS that runs the cards at low fan speed, resulting in a quiet experience. The card could also be interesting for overclockers, because it offers one of the highest manual power limit adjustment ranges available.
The PNY GeForce RTX 4070 Ti OC comes with a fantastic cooler paired with outstanding fan settings that make this card whisper-quiet, even under full load. What's even more impressive is that PNY can achieve this with a close-to-reference design PCB at a very reasonable $830.
Palit's GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is a cost-optimized custom-design of the RTX 4070 Ti, which means it can sell for less than other variants. Palit still invested where it matters, the cooler is more powerful than what ASUS, MSI and Gigabyte offer on their cards, with excellent, balanced fan settings.
MSI's GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Gaming X comes with a large triple-fan, triple-slot thermal solution that runs at whisper-quiet noise levels with low temperatures. In terms of performance the new card is able to match last generation's flagship, the RTX 3090 Ti, and offers new features like DLSS 3 Frame Generation.
Keydous enters the TechPowerUp review database with its new NJ81 75% keyboard. It offers more pre-built customization options than most keyboards on the market, including brass plates and first-party premium switches, and also features an integrated OLED display on top of hybrid wireless connectivity modes!
DeepCool's AK500 slots in between the AK620 and the AK400, proving to be a near-perfect balance between the two. It delivers solid performance, a clean visual aesthetic, and, best of all, offers exceptional performance per dollar. Making it a solid contender in the mid-range air cooler market.
The Cooler Master Tempest GP27Q is one of the most affordable gaming monitors capable of providing a "real" HDR gaming experience. It is equipped with an advanced Mini-LED FALD backlighting system with 576 individually controllable zones, a Quantum Dot UltraSpeed IPS panel, and a host of interesting features.
EKWB helps wrap up our current roundup of CPU water block reviews with its flagship EK-Quantum Magnitude. This is a highly customizable block that uses a socket-specific design with high flow, and excellent thermal performance, but comes at a high cost.
G.SKILL brings forward the Flare X line to the DDR5 market. In today's review we will be using the new EXPO 6000 MT/s profile that's optimized for Zen 4 using modest primary timings of 32-38-38-96. This kit is designed and marketed for AMD and targets the "sweet spot" that is getting all the attention. Follow along as we test this memory and see how it stacks up the competition!
