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Akko has updated its popular 3098 keyboard family with the new 3098B, which brings with it a slew of new features that make this 95% form factor all the more attractive. There are multiple wireless connectivity modes, hot-swappable switches, RGB lighting, and software drivers on top of several different colors and designs.
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Author:VSG
In:Keyboards
The MSI GeForce RTX 3080 12 GB Suprim X is the highest-clocked RTX 3080 12 GB on the market and almost as fast as the RTX 3080 Ti. The large triple-slot, triple-fan cooler has the card achieve great noise levels of less than 33 dBA, which is excellent for this performance class.
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Author:W1zzard
In:Graphics Cards
The DeepCool CK560 may look like a simple design variant of the CG560, but improves on most of the shortcomings of its sibling while retaining the unique design elements, functional build, and cable management approach, and it even adds tangible extras, like USB-C I/O and the metal GPU support bracket.
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Author:Darksaber
In:Cases
With the Avior Pro, Mionix also updates their only ambidextrous design: PAW3370 sensor, Kailh GM 8.0 switches for the main buttons, pure PTFE feet, and a flexible, braided cable.
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Author:pzogel
In:Mice
MSI's Spatium M450 uses the fast PCI-Express 4.0 interface for improved transfer speeds. It is built using Phison's brand-new E19 controller and Micron's best 176-layer 3D TLC. In our review of the MSI Spatium M450, we take a closer look at how well this 4-channel DRAM-less design performs with various workloads.
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Author:W1zzard
In:SSD
EcoFlow aims to set its portable power stations apart with the use of two product lines and mobile app support. Today, we examine the more portable RIVER Pro that has a cohesive balance of inputs, DC and AC outputs, and quick-charging and discharging support for a reasonable price.
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Author:VSG
In:Other
iFi audio is famous for its DACs and amplifiers, especially with the various analog customizations added to the pathway. XBass and XSpace may sound strange to you, but this review of the company's ultra-portable powderkeg DAC/amp, the iFi GO blu, will familiarize with all these and more!
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Author:VSG
In:Audio
Total War: Warhammer III is the latest entry in the epic "Total War" series of strategy games. In our performance review, we're taking a closer look at image quality, differences between the setting presets, VRAM usage, and performance on a selection of modern graphics cards.
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Author:W1zzard
In:Game Testing
Exclusively intended for fingertip grip, the 24 g Zaunkoenig M2K is the world's lightest gaming mouse. With a carbon fiber body, Japanese Omron main button switches, and driverless 8000 Hz polling rate, the M2K is built for the lowest latency possible without compromising on anything.
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Author:pzogel
In:Mice
The ASUS GeForce RTX 3080 12 GB STRIX OC brings more than just an additional 2 GB of VRAM over the 10 GB RTX 3080. In our in-depth review, we're checking performance of 25 games and ray tracing performance, and we also measure VRAM usage for each tested game.
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Author:W1zzard
In:Graphics Cards
ASUS's R&D team are again bringing the very best to the AM4 socket. Including a massive 18+2 VRM design, Thunderbolt 4, 10Gb LAN, and loads of goodies on the side, If you are looking to find out more about one of the most feature-rich X570 motherboards on the market today, It's all covered in this review.
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Author:ir_cow
In:Motherboards
The LETSHUOER EJ07M is a testament to letting a product shine by keeping things simple and executing them well. It is a tribrid set that aims to be a harmonious mix of accuracy and fun for both monitoring and enjoying music, and comes in two color designs in addition to a custom-fit option.
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Author:VSG
In:Headphones
Cyberpunk 2077 recently received a big patch with game-quality improvements, and has been updated to support AMD FidelityFX Super Resolution (FSR). In this mini-review, we take a look and compare the image quality and performance offered by DLSS and FSR.
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Author:maxus24
In:Game Testing
Phanteks always had a unique approach to ITX enclosures with their Shift series. The Shift XT takes that engineering prowess and repackages it into an all-in-one chassis for compact, air or liquid-cooled scenarios alike.
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Author:Darksaber
In:Cases
The Castor is one of Mionix's most popular shapes. With the Castor Pro, Mionix thouroughly updates this classic: PixArt's PAW3370 sensor, Kailh GM 8.0 switches rated for 80 million clicks, pure PTFE feet, and a flexible, braided cable.
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Author:pzogel
In:Mice
The iCUE 5000T RGB is Corsair's latest attempt at including their cases in the iCUE software ecosystem. The goal here is to deliver a cohesive integration similar to using a Corsair mouse or keyboard with iCUE support. This aspect and that it is based on the same frame as the 5000D make for an interesting premise.
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Author:Darksaber
In:Cases
Ducky introduces QUACK mechanics with its new One 3 series of mechanical keyboards! Today, we review the 65% form factor One 3 SF, which comes in various color schemes and switch options, and adds several useful improvements and new features over the previous generation to make for an attractive package at a reasonable price.
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Author:VSG
In:Keyboards
The Kioxia Exceria SATA is a highly affordable 2.5" SATA SSD that only costs $80 for the reviewed 1 TB version. It is built using a Phison S11 controller paired with 64-layer 3D TLC NAND flash from Toshiba. A DRAM cache is not available due to the drive's low price point.
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Author:W1zzard
In:SSD
Essentially, the DeathAdder V2 X Hyperspeed is the budget version of the DeathAdder V2 Pro. Running either on an AA or AAA-battery, the V2 X Hyperspeed has up to 235 hours of battery life in 2.4 GHz mode and up to 615 hours using Bluetooth. PixArt's PAW3319 sensor, mechanical switches for the main buttons rated for 60 million clicks, and pure PTFE feet round things off.
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Author:pzogel
In:Mice
The aune BU2 is an update to the company's premium B-series of portable DAC/amplifier units and features a dual DAC ESS Sabre ES9318 chip with four amplifiers, an R-2R ladder network for precise volume control, high fidelity decoding and playback with both wired and wireless connectivity options, and 2.5 mm balanced and 3.5 mm SE headphone outputs.
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Author:VSG
In:Audio
Priced at $130, the Neo Forza NFP455 1 TB is one of the most affordable PCI-Express 4.0 drives. It uses the Innogrit IG5236 controller paired with 128-layer YMTC TLC flash, and 1 GB of DRAM cache is included, too. In our review, we saw excellent performance that's very similar to the Samsung 980 Pro and WD Black SN850.
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Author:W1zzard
In:SSD
iStorage is back at it with another novel portable encrypted storage solution. The all-new datAshur SD is the world's first USB flash drive with both onboard hardware encryption and removable microSD card storage, which increases flexibility when scaling since sharing security settings between drives is easily done via software.
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Author:VSG
In:USB Sticks
Intel's Core i3-12300 is reasonably priced at $160 and offers the best i3 performance yet. In our review, we found this 4c/8t processor to offer good application and gaming performance thanks to the new Golden Cove cores, and the lack of E-cores can actually be a good thing as it eliminates compatibility issues completely.
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Author:W1zzard
In:Processors
CORSAIR takes new features introduced with the flagship K100 and eSports-centric K70 RGB TKL to introduce the latest generation of its popular K70 RGB keyboards. Named the K70 RGB PRO, it is available in five different Cherry MX switches and comes in a full-size layout with PBT doubleshot keycaps, AXON processing for up to 8 kHz polling, and 50 onboard profiles!
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Author:VSG
In:Keyboards
Sapphire looks to break into the all-in-one liquid cooler market with the Nitro+ S240-A. Based on Asetek technology and equipped with hybrid fans, ARGB lighting, and a unique look, it appears to be a winner, but appearances can be deceiving.
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Author:crazyeyesreaper
In:CPU Coolers
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