The Antec DP503, with its E-ATX compatibility and solid feature list may well be a great all-rounder case that could stick with you as your build evolves, thanks to excellent cooling support and a set of useful extras such as a universal ARGB hub & fan controller, or the metal GPU bracket.
ASRock brings out the big guns with their X670E Taichi Carrara 20th anniversary edition. Using the same underlying components, the X670E Taichi is ASRock's flagship AM5 motherboard, featuring DDR5, M.2 Gen5 and USB4 support. Equipped with a 24+2+1 phase 105 A VRM, it comes ready for some serious overclocking adventures.
The Ryzen 9 7950X is a monster CPU. When paired with the right workload it will eat even the 12900K for breakfast. As our review shows, the performance uplifts can be massive: +30-50% gen-over-gen is totally possible. What makes things complicated though, is that keeping the beast cool is almost impossible.
With the Ryzen 7 7700X, AMD is introducing their fastest Zen 4 processor for gamers. In our review we found out that gaming on the 7700X runs better than the 7900X and 7950X, thanks to the single CCD design of the 7700X. Just like on other high-end AM5 CPUs, temperatures are a problem though.
Ryzen 5 7600X is the company's most affordable offering for the Zen 4 family. Our review of the 7600X confirms that this new $300 CPU offers huge performance gains over Zen 3, and can even beat the Ryzen 5800X3D in gaming. In applications, the 7600X is faster than the Intel Core i9-11900K.
The Ryzen 9 7900X is a creator's dream. It offers 12-cores and 24-threads that perform fantastic not only in highly-threaded workloads, but single-threaded performance is also there. Priced at $550 it sits right in the middle between Ryzen 9 7950X and Ryzen 7 7700X.
Gamdias hits the ground running with the Chione M3 240W all-in-one liquid cooler. This affordable offering delivers a one-two punch with its all-white design and solid performance for the price. The M3 240W is an intriguing option for those looking to stick to a budget.
Two years after the original LIX Plus, SPC Gear present the LIX Plus Wireless: PixArt's PAW3370 sensor, Kailh GM 8.0 switches for the main buttons, and rich RGB lighting, all wrapped into a 68 g lightweight shell. What's more, the LIX Plus Wireless retails for just $59.99.
XVX decided there weren't enough Tiger-themed keyboards on the market to celebrate the current Chinese zodiac year and puts out a unique graffiti-based version of its popular M61 60% keyboard. It features hybrid wireless connectivity with lots of pre-programmed controls and full software customization too.
Corsair Vengeance RGB brings a competitive DDR5 kit, with an XMP 6000 MT/s profile and modest timings of 36-36-36-76. Designed to fit right into the Corsair ecosystem, it is time to take a closer look and see what all the fuss is about!
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.
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.
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!
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
