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The Razer Leviathan V2 is a 2.1 sound system consisting of a compact soundbar and a subwoofer. It offers USB-C and Bluetooth connectivity and uses THX Spatial Audio technology to bring you an immersive sonic experience.
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Author:Inle
In:Audio
The Kingston NV2 is a huge improvement over the NV1. It comes at similar pricing but is significantly faster. Thanks to the new Phison E21 controller, the drive offers the highly popular PCIe 4.0 capability at only $80 for the 1 TB version, making it a great choice for any cost-optimized system.
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Author:W1zzard
In:SSD
Ugreen aims to put its experience with high value, low cost electronic products into the audio space, with the HiTune T3 TWS earphones that also offer ANC and transparency modes at a wallet-friendly cost. They come in two color options, featuring touch controls and an interesting tuning you need to see to believe!
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Author:VSG
In:Headphones
DeepCool seeks to dominate the competition with its new high-performance LS720 all-in-one liquid cooler. Packed to the gills with features such as daisy-chained fans, a customizable pump cap, and the company's Anti-Leak technology, it certainly looks good on paper, but can it truly beat all comers? Time to find out!
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Author:crazyeyesreaper
In:CPU Coolers
GaN chargers, once a niche product, are being more and more common. While most are wall chargers, the Kovol Sprint Desktop Charger is designed to provide 120 Watts of power across QC 3.0 and PD 3.0 ports, straight on your Desktop for a convenient, centralized power delivery setup.
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Author:Darksaber
In:Other
Jelly Key's latest work explores a city facing catastrophes as a result of humanity's greed leading to an unsustainable world. Today we examine the Lost Cities 3- The Mad Future artisan keycap series, covering cities affected by four different disasters, a compelling art piece making a statement on your keyboard.
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Author:VSG
In:Keyboards
Acer is back, ready for another round in the highly competitive DDR4 market. Under the Predator branding comes forth the Vesta RGB series, with new looks targeting the eSports gaming market. This 32 GB memory kit has an XMP profile of 3600 MT/s while rocking low primary timings of 14-15-15-35 using the infamous Samsung-B Die. Join me as we take a close look, to see what all the fuss is about.
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Author:ir_cow
In:Memory
iFi introduces us to the world of premium portable DAC/amps with the aptly named micro iDSD Signature. It sports enough power to drive demanding headphones and yet can be configured to drive the most sensitive of IEMs too. We also get iFi's popular analog effects in the form of XBass+ and 3D+, this is a unit that seemingly tries too much, yet does everything fairly well.
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Author:VSG
In:Audio
EK's diverse product portfolio extends also to motherboard monoblocks, but what happens when a board already has an integrated VRM block? Today we examine a new Bridge block from EK for the ASUS ROG Z690 Formula that answers this question by making use of two existing blocks and bridging them together for a simpler, cleaner loop.
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Author:VSG
In:Watercooling
The Cooler Master HAF 700 aims to dial back the extremes the HAF 700 EVO offers, in terms of material mix and features, making the chassis far more affordable and thus appealing to a much broader audience, while retaining the core of what makes the HAF 700 series so unique.
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Author:Darksaber
In:Cases
The ADATA XPG Atom 50 is now available in a 2 TB variant. Unlike the 1 TB model, which used an Innogrit controller, the 2 TB version is built using Silicon Motion's new SM2269 XT controller, which supports PCI-Express 4.0, and DRAM-less operation.
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Author:W1zzard
In:SSD
With the T.G.A. Alpha, AQIRYS present the deluxe edition of their earlier T.G.A. The biggest difference is the weight, as the Alpha clocks in at just 67 g, yet maintains a battery life of up to 44 hours. Furthermore, the Alpha comes with a nearly unlimited supply of swappable shells, allowing for extensive customization. PixArt's PAW3370 sensor and Kailh GM 8.0 switches for the main buttons are still on board, too.
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Author:pzogel
In:Mice
The Gamdias Athena M6 may not look like much out out of the box, but aims to sway you with its unique underbody lighting element. Add the four ARGB equipped fans and built-in ARGB controller for an attractive price point, and there are many reasons to take a closer look.
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Author:Darksaber
In:Cases
Sivga brings out a brand new dynamic driver using a beryllium-coated LCP diaphragm and installs it in a more premium set of headphones. The new Sivga SV023 puts out a warm, vocal-first tuning that is complemented by a wide dynamic range and good detail retrieval in addition to nice aesthetics and a satisfying accessory set too!
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Author:VSG
In:Headphones
The ADATA Elite SE880 External SSD uses the blazing fast USB 3.2 2x2 interface, which offers transfer rates up to 2 GB/s. In our review we can confirm that these speeds are reached. Physically the drive is well built and surprisingly compact, especially considering its performance class.
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Author:W1zzard
In:Portable Storage
Gigabyte releases yet another ITX compliant motherboard for the Intel LGA 1700 socket. Using the Z690 chipset, it comes with the added bonus of PCIe Gen5 support. Rich in features, along with a powerful VRM solution, Gigabyte is looking to be a part of your next SFF build. Join me as we take a closer look at Gigabyte's newest ITX offering.
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Author:ir_cow
In:Motherboards
Epomaker wants to remind you that custom keyboards need to be fun with its new Mini Cat 64 acrylic keyboard kit. It gets paired with a matching cat-themed keycap set and TTC Heart silent switches to make for a unique-looking keyboard we build and test today.
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Author:VSG
In:Keyboards
Red Dead Redemption 2 has recently been updated with support for AMD FidelityFX Super Resolution 2.0 (FSR 2.0) and the implementation of NVIDIA's Deep Learning Super Sampling (DLSS) has been improved, too. In this mini-review, we take a look and compare the image quality and performance offered by FSR 2.0 and DLSS.
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Author:maxus24
In:Game Testing
The Corsair CX450M is an affordable PSU with good overall performance and build quality, suitable for non-demanding systems. The semi-modular cable design and compact dimensions will make your life easier during installation.
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Author:crmaris
In:Power Supplies
Priced at $110, the Silicon Power UD90 is an affordable PCI-Express 4.0 M.2 NVMe SSD, offering transfer rates of up to 4.8 GB/s. Under the hood, the UD90 uses the new Phison E21 controller and Micron's 176-layer 3D TLC NAND.
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Author:W1zzard
In:SSD
Lexar aims to take over the increasingly popular CFexpress market with its new Type A GOLD series memory cards that promise to be the world's fastest while costing less than the competition too. We put it to the test today and pair it with the simultaneously released CFexpress Type A/SD card reader too.
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Author:VSG
In:Portable Storage
ASRock continues to innovate in the mini-PC space with its latest release, the NUC BOX-1260P. Not for the faint of heart, it may have a hefty price tag, but in return, its Alder Lake processor delivers massive performance with 4 P-cores with HT and 8 E-cores for a total of 16 threads. Add in dual 2.5 GbE LAN, along with plenty of display outputs, and you get a system that offers exceptional performance per watt, versatility, and for some, a bit of untapped potential.
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Author:crazyeyesreaper
In:Other
Symphonium Audio aims to re-establish what balanced armature drivers are capable of with its new flagship. The Symphonium Helios is the result of clever engineering and lots of elbow grease, and ends up being one of the most exciting IEM releases with good tuning, excellent technical performance, and much, much more!
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Author:VSG
In:Headphones
Don't be fooled by the fact that the Asus Prime AP201 is an M-ATX case. In fact, it may well be the reason you end up going for that type of motherboard instead of the classic ATX or ITX options out there. The AP201 manages to impress all around with its simple, yet functional, very balanced interior combined with a clean, beautiful exterior
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Author:Darksaber
In:Cases
YULONG is an established audio brand focused on bringing DAC/amp sources with a musical touch. Today we examine the desktop class DA-ART Aurora DAC/preamp/headphone amplifier that features MQA support, Class A amplification, up to 4 W of power, and plenty of I/O options in a compact, well-built form factor.
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Author:VSG
In:Audio
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