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The ADATA Legend 970 Pro is the first SSD that supplies power to the integrated fan internally. There is no need for the bulky, external power cable that we saw on all other Gen 5 drives so far. Built on the Innogrit IG5666 controller, the Legend 970 Pro is challenging Phison's dominance, with mixed results though.
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Author:W1zzard
In:SSD
The MOONDROP COSMO is a premium set of open-back planar magnetic headphones which uses in-house developed drivers that can compete with flagships costing significantly more. It has issues with comfort and stock tuning, but benefits heavily from aftermarket pads and EQ.
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Author:VSG
In:Headphones
Developed with Team Liquid, the ambidextrous Alienware Pro Wireless comes with PixArt's PAW3395 sensor, optical main button switches, and a weight of 59 g. 8000 Hz polling in wired operation and 4000 Hz polling in wireless operation are supported, and up to 120 hours of battery life are cited at 1000 Hz.
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Author:pzogel
In:Mice
Patriot continues to expand the Viper Xtreme 5 series, targeting PC enthusiasts and the XOC crowd. This DDR5-8200 kit includes three XMP profiles to really dial in the performance. We pushed this memory to DDR5-9000! Follow along as we break down the benefits of this kit and how you can take advantage of it.
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Author:ir_cow
In:Memory
PMG Audio made a big splash with its debut a few months ago. Today, we’re taking a look at its latest release, the Apx SE. This model builds on the already impressive Apx Amber, adding luxurious new accessories, a flagship cable, and a fresh design. The drivers and tuning have also been reworked to deliver a more balanced, yet still highly resolving and engaging sound—all at a lower price point.
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Author:VSG
In:Headphones
SKYLOONG throws every feature imaginable in the GK104 Pro and then some! On top of the things you will find in any competitive premium wireless mechanical keyboard today, the GK104 Pro includes up two screens, six knobs, anywhere from 95-104 keys, a standalone calculator feature, and even an onboard speaker and microphone to make it the most customizable keyboard I have ever used.
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Author:VSG
In:Keyboards
Equipped with PixArt's PAW3395 sensor and capable of 4000 Hz wireless polling, the ambidextrous K1NG Pro 4K is Redragon's lightest mouse yet at just 49 g. Capable of both 2.4 GHz wireless and Bluetooth, the K1NG Pro 4K is also highly affordable at just $44.99.
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Author:pzogel
In:Mice
Varmilo enters the magnetic switch keyboard market with the Victory and Muse keyboard lines. Today we examine the Muse65 HE, a 65% keyboard using Gateron magnetic switches and coming in five attractive themes to choose from. It features extensive software and onboard controls, including tuning the magnetic switches to interest gamers and keyboard enthusiasts.
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Author:VSG
In:Keyboards
Star Wars Outlaws is the latest open-world action adventure from Ubisoft Massive. The game features expansive open-world environments, multiple planets to explore, space combat, and a metric ton of side activities, in the spirit of other open-world Ubisoft titles. Powered by Snowdrop Engine, the game looks stunning on PCs, but how does it run on the Steam Deck and ROG Ally? Find out in our handheld performance review.
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Author:17th Dimension
In:Game Testing
The Kingston NV3 SSD is built using a new Silicon Motion controller, which provides good improvements in real-life performance over the NV2. Our review confirms that the NV3 is highly efficient in energy use and consumes very little power when idle, too.
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Author:W1zzard
In:SSD
Star Wars Outlaws is out now on PC, with support for NVIDIA's DLSS Super Resolution, DLAA, Frame Generation and Ray Reconstruction. Also supported is AMD's FidelityFX Super Resolution upscaling and Frame Generation, and the newest version of Intel's Xe Super Sampling. In this review we compare the image quality and performance gains offered by these technologies.
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Author:maxus24
In:Game Testing
Montech has hit the mark with the HyperFlow ARGB 360 AIO. Combining strong performance, attractive visuals, and practical features, it checks all the right boxes. With a solid warranty and an affordable price, it stands out as a compelling choice in a fiercely competitive market.
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Author:crazyeyesreaper
In:CPU Coolers
You may not have heard of Yeyian before, but the brand offers a full range of PC gaming products and is pushing to expand into new markets. The Mirage X case manages to offer design elements only found in competition that costs three times more, making this a unique choice at a refreshingly low price point.
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Author:Darksaber
In:Cases
Granzon ups the ante with its GAISC CPU water block featuring a ~3" 1440p 60 Hz panel which you can use as a second monitor inside your PC. The display is fully customizable using Windows, the block has four G1/4" ports to use, the cold plate is large and allows for good thermal performance, and yet there are multiple cons to be aware of.
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Author:VSG
In:Watercooling
Star Wars Outlaws is a new title in the iconic Star Wars universe, which lets you play as member of the criminal underworld. The game uses the Snowdrop engine, and delivers great graphics. In our performance review, we'll look at the game's graphics quality, VRAM consumption, and how it runs across a range of contemporary graphics cards.
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Author:W1zzard
In:Game Testing
KLEVV has brought the FIT series to DDR5. Targeting PC gamers, the FIT V is a low-profile memory kit that keeps aesthetics simple. But don't be fooled by looks alone! The dual rank KLEVV FIT V is a solid contender for one of the best DDR5-6000 memory kits available. Follow along as we benchmark and compare this memory kit on both Intel and AMD systems.
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Author:ir_cow
In:Memory
Sitting at the top of Final's gaming IEM lineup is the $80 VR3000. It is in fact the oldest member of the family, and the VR2000 is essentially a slightly retuned variant.
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Author:Inle
In:Headphones
Black Myth Wukong is the most popular game of 2024. This action RPG with souls-like elements is a huge hit, especially in China. Powered by Unreal Engine 5, the visuals look stunning, but hardware requirements are cloud-high, thus we had to use upscaling. In our handheld performance review, we're testing how the game runs on the Steam Deck and ROG Ally.
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Author:17th Dimension
In:Game Testing
Despite the Hyperspeed moniker, the DeathAdder V3 Hyperspeed does not run on AA-batteries. Rather, it is a rechargeable, smaller DeathAdder V3 Pro, yet comes with Razer's 3rd-generation optical main button switches, the Focus X 26K sensor, and up to 100 hours of battery life.
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Author:pzogel
In:Mice
The darkFlash Nebula DN-360 might be the perfect mix of performance, low noise, and quality you’re seeking in an AIO liquid cooler, especially if ARGB lighting is a must. Add in some useful features, and you have a winning combination that should fit well in any build.
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Author:crazyeyesreaper
In:CPU Coolers
Black Myth: Wukong is out now on PC, with support for NVIDIA's DLSS Super Resolution, DLAA, and Frame Generation. Also supported is UE5's Temporal Super Resolution, AMD's FidelityFX Super Resolution upscaling and Frame Generation, and the newest version of Intel's Xe Super Sampling. In this review we compare the image quality and performance gains offered by these technologies.
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Author:maxus24
In:Game Testing
Once Human is a third-person multiplayer survival game that can be played solo or with friends. It shines on a powerful PC with settings maxed out, but how well does it perform on the Steam Deck and ROG Ally? In this performance review, we're checking how the game runs and looks on the two most popular PC gaming handhelds from Valve and ASUS.
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Author:17th Dimension
In:Game Testing
The new Team Group GE Pro M.2 NVMe SSD with Innogrit's IG5666 controller enters the PCIe Gen 5 arena, challenging the Phison E26. In our review, we put it through synthetic and real-life tests, and measure power draw to see if it’s a worthy competitor.
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Author:W1zzard
In:SSD
Black Myth Wukong has over two million gamers playing the game. This souls-like action RPG is a huge hit, especially in China. Powered by Unreal Engine 5, the graphics look great, but hardware requirements are definitely not on the light side, we had to use upscaling. 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.
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Author:W1zzard
In:Game Testing
The NZXT H5 Flow RGB (2024) is more than a simple refresh of the variant that launched just over a year ago. Employing a unified three fan design along with clean aesthetics, the H5 Flow RGB (2024) is the first of the H-series to add a new, unique design element to the company's range of enclosures.
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Author:Darksaber
In:Cases
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