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Zotac's GeForce RTX 4080 AMP Extreme Airo comes with a mesmerizing RGB implementation that simply looks stunning. As expected, a factory overclock is included on Zotac's new flagship, and the cooler runs very quietly once the dual BIOS is switched to "quiet mode".
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Author:W1zzard
In:Graphics Cards
The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Founders Edition offers huge gains over its predecessors. It's the first graphics card to get you 4K 60 FPS with ray tracing enabled, and upscaling disabled. Do you prefer 120 FPS instead of 60? Just turn on DLSS 3.
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Author:W1zzard
In:Graphics Cards
The Corsair HX1500i has good performance and top-notch build quality. Designed with extended functionality through Corsair's iCUE software, you can monitor and control some of the PSU's vital functions. Lets see how the PSU fares through our comprehensive review!
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Author:crmaris
In:Power Supplies
Gigabyte readies the budget-friendly AORUS Master built upon the B650E chipset. Offering a robust 16+2+2 VRM configuration, DDR5 support, PCIe Gen5 and four M.2 Gen5 sockets, Gigabyte is setting the playing field for things to come. Does the B650E AORUS Master have what it takes to win over the consumers? Follow along as we find out!
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Author:ir_cow
In:Motherboards
Featuring a top of the line 18+2+2 VRM using 105 A power stages, DDR5 support, PCIe Gen5 support, dual M.2 Gen5 sockets and loads of high-speed USB ports, the BIOSTAR X670E VALKYRIE is ready for you! Come along as we dig into this motherboard review to uncover all the secrets the new AM5 platform has to offer.
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Author:ir_cow
In:Motherboards
Audeze and TechPowerUp both enter the untamed realm of electrostatic headphones with the CRBN. These $4500 headphones use patented transducers to produce one of the best bass responses I have ever heard, and this is paired with natural vocals reproduction inside a luxurious and highly comfortable chassis.
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Author:VSG
In:Headphones
Corsair's iCUE H115i RGB ELITE comes bursting onto the scene with a new set of AF ELITE 140 mm fans, which help propel this all-in-one liquid cooler into contention with some of the best in its class. Add in stellar support via the 5-year warranty, and you have a compelling option no matter how you look at it.
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Author:crazyeyesreaper
In:CPU Coolers
Mountain dreams of a modular world where you can assemble the perfect keyboard/control center for your needs. Towards this end, the company has launched two new keypads to provide dedicated macro keys as well as a new contender to display key controllers which work independently or in conjunction with Mountain keyboards.
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Author:VSG
In:Keyboards
The M42 Wireless is exactly what its name suggests: a wireless M42. The adjustable back hump is still on board, along with PixArt's PAW3370 sensor, Kailh GM 8.0 main button switches, and pure PTFE feet, all wrapped into a 67 g lightweight package.
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Author:pzogel
In:Mice
With the amazing-looking Intel Arc A770, the blue team is making a push to offer a capable mid-range graphics card product at affordable pricing. Intel is including a lot of modern tech like AV1 video encode, hardware-accelerated ray tracing units and more on their newest release.
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Author:W1zzard
In:Graphics Cards
Today we're allowed to show you the GeForce RTX 40 cards that we'll be reviewing soon. So far we have seven cards in our labs, including the NVIDIA Founders Edition, the ASUS STRIX, the new water-cooled MSI Suprim Liquid, Gigabyte Gaming OC, Palit GameRock, Zotac and Colorful Vulcan OC.
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Author:W1zzard
In:Graphics Cards
Intel is pricing their new Arc A750 graphics card aggressively at just $290. In our review we ran extensive tests and can confirm that it offers decent performance for 1080p and 1440p gaming. It encounters strong competition though from AMD and NVIDIA, who have several products in this price range.
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Author:W1zzard
In:Graphics Cards
In this article we're testing the Intel Arc A770 graphics card running at PCI-Express 3.0, to get a feel for performance on older systems that don't have the PCIe Gen 4 capability. Another round of testing is done with PCIe Resizable Bar disabled, and finally we have benchmarks on Gen 4 with ReBaR off.
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Author:W1zzard
In:Graphics Cards
TOPPING is back at it with another impressive stack of an affordable DAC and high-performance amplifier. Today we examine the TOPPING E30 II and L30 II, that improve significantly over previous models, and provide excellent value for money in a small footprint - catering not only to demanding headphones but also sensitive IEMs.
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Author:VSG
In:Audio
CORSAIR partners with Cherry for an exclusive first use of the MX Ultra Low Profile switches in a standalone keyboard! The new K100 AIR is a wireless keyboard with more features than you can imagine being packed inside its slim body, but with a price tag that is equally hard to look past.
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Author:VSG
In:Keyboards
High temperature seem to be an issue on the new Ryzen 7000 processors. We're pairing a Ryzen 9 7950X with a $10 stock cooler, a Noctua air-cooler and a 420 mm AIO to get a feel for what the differences are like in terms of °C, MHz and performance in both applications and games.
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Author:W1zzard
In:Processors
Death Stranding Director's Cut has recently been updated with support for Intel Xe Super Sampling (XeSS) and AMD FidelityFX Super Resolution 2.0 (FSR 2.0). In this mini-review, we take a look, comparing the image quality and performance gains offered by XeSS, FSR 2.0 and DLSS.
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Author:maxus24
In:Game Testing
Marvel's Spider-Man Remastered has recently been updated with support for Intel Xe Super Sampling (XeSS), making it the second game to fully support XeSS. In this mini-review, we take a look, comparing the image quality and performance gains offered by XeSS, FSR 2.0 and DLSS.
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Author:maxus24
In:Game Testing
The Arc A770 Limited Edition and Arc A750 represent the very best Intel is offering for the Arc Alchemist Architecture. Our two review samples came in a huge box with a delightful set of goodies. Here's how everything looks IRL, while you wait for our in-depth performance reviews of both cards.
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Author:W1zzard
In:Graphics Cards
System76's Launch is a unique take on the 75% keyboard formula. It's a completely open-source design both on the hardware and firmware front, providing for a low profile typing experience with a few interesting tweaks, including a split space bar and the use of rarely seen Kailh BOX switches.
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Author:VSG
In:Keyboards
Shadow of the Tomb Raider has recently been updated with support for Intel Xe Super Sampling (XeSS), making it the first game to fully support XeSS. In this mini-review, we take a look and compare the image quality and performance offered by XeSS and DLSS.
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Author:maxus24
In:Game Testing
MUSE HiFi aims to make a strong debut in its own take on the planar magnetic driver IEMs formula with the MUSE HiFi Power. Using exclusive tweaks to the manufacturing process and drivers to create for a unique shell and acoustic chamber design results in a product you need to see to believe!
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Author:VSG
In:Headphones
The Doogee S89 Pro is a tough and rugged smartphone ready to take on your next adventure. Paired with a rather unexpected night-vision capability, the Mediatek Helio P90-based S89 Pro is not only functionally durable, but value-oriented, too.
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Author:cadaveca
In:Other
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.
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Author:Darksaber
In:Cases
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.
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Author:ir_cow
In:Motherboards
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