The AMD Radeon RX 6950 XT Reference Design card not only looks great, but also achieves excellent performance, matching the GeForce RTX 3090, but at much better pricing. Because of good optimization and surprisingly good energy efficiency, AMD's thermal solution works very well, too.
64 Audio introduces its latest and least expensive set of universal IEMs with the new Duo, which uses a hybrid driver configuration of one dynamic driver, one tia driver, and more innovative technologies than you can count! It's a highly open set in more ways than one and executes a warm and smooth sound signature quite well.
Gigabyte is at it again, setting world records with the Z690 AORUS Tachyon! Designed with overclocking in mind, this motherboard is loaded with features to streamline that perfect overclock. Even so, Gigabyte hasn't forgotten about when the Z690 AORUS Tachyon is not on the test bench. Come join me as we take a closer look!
CZUR is a brand known for its smart document scanners, and we take a look at its latest and greatest yet in the form of the ET24 Pro. It features a sharp 24 MP CMOS sensor, add-on side lighting on top of direct lighting, fast and precise scanning, and an easy-to-use software suite!
Alphacool updated its radiator lineup with the new NexXxos HPE series in 30 and 45 mm thickness options. We examine the NexXxos HPE-45 360 mm radiator offering multiple G1/4" ports, a flush mount, low pressure drop, and impressive thermal performance that even challenges thicker radiators!
The Gigabyte M34WQ is a $500 34-inch ultrawide gaming monitor with advanced productivity-focused features. It tries to combine the best of both worlds, and in many ways, it does.
The Gigabyte UD1000GM PG5 is the first available PSU with a 16-pin PCI-Express 5.0 connector. The only graphics card requiring such a connector is the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 Ti, which also comes with an adapter, but the upcoming 4000 series will need it as well, so it is good to be ready.
Inspired by Microsoft's still popular Wheel Mouse Optical (WMO), the Gamesense MVP Wired does without any holes, yet only weighs 65 g. PixArt's PMW3389 sensor, pure PTFE feet, and a paracord-like, flexible cable complete the package.
The HAF 700 EVO is Cooler Master's take on a no-limits chassis. As such, it joins an illustrious circle of expensive and massive cases like the In Win Signature series or Corsair 1000D. And while it is the latest entry in that category, it manages to make a splash inside and out.
A bit early to the party, the Synology RT6600ax router doesn't support Wi-Fi 6E, which utilizes the 6 GHz band for even faster transfer speeds. This doesn't mean it isn't fast since the 5.9 GHz band offers a—for the time being—clean 160 MHz channel and more range than the 6 GHz band.
We're reviewing AMD's new FSR 2.0 upscaling technology, which offers amazing image quality improvements that are able to match the visual finesse of NVIDIA's DLSS. The great thing is that the new FSR doesn't require any special hardware and works even on NVIDIA GeForce and Intel.
Effect Audio is a Singapore-based audio brand famous for its unique, modular earphone cables. This modular aspect has carried over to its new Axiom in-ear monitors with compatibility for different cable types and tuning changes courtesy a novel modular unit implemented in these premium IEMs that merit a detailed look!
The Sapphire Radeon RX 6950 XT Pure is a new addition to Sapphire's lineup that comes with a sexy white color theme. In our review, we find out that the card not only looks great, but the quad-slot cooler achieves fantastic noise levels which make 4K gaming at 60 FPS a whisper-quiet experience.
MSI's Radeon RX 6950 XT Gaming X Trio is the fastest RX 6950 XT we tested today, making it the fastest Radeon we ever tested. It beats the NVIDIA RTX 3090 and almost matches the much more expensive RTX 3090 Ti, with very little noise and good temperatures.
Gigabyte's Radeon RX 6950 XT comes with a large factory overclock that has the card run faster than NVIDIA's GeForce RTX 3090, at much better pricing, of course. The card also includes dual-BIOS capability and idle fan stop to reduce noise levels when not gaming.
The ASUS Radeon RX 6750 XT STRIX OC is an improved version of the RX 6700 XT that comes with faster memory and higher overall clock speeds. ASUS has engineered a powerful thermal solution that achieves fantastic temperatures and includes the idle-fan-stop capability.
MSI's Radeon RX 6750 XT runs whisper-quiet thanks to a well-tuned profile that maximizes the efficiency of the triple-fan, triple-slot thermal solution. Performance is also good, making this an excellent choice for all gamers using the 1440p resolution.
With the Radeon RX 6650 XT priced at a competitive MSRP of $400, AMD is offering a new contender for the 1080p Value King title. Thanks to an improved 18 Gbps memory subsystem, the RX 6650 XT can extend its performance lead over the NVIDIA RTX 3060.
V-Color enters the DDR5 market with its XPrism RGB SCC line. This DDR5-6200 2+2 kit offers higher compatibility among Intel motherboards and edges out the competition with XMP timings of 36-39-39-76. In this review, we will compare, overclock, and thermal test to find out if v-color has something special.
Wooting follows up on the highly innovative Wooting one analog keyboard with the new Hall effect-based Lekker switches used in the full-size Wooting two HE. It's an improvement in multiple ways both on the software and hardware side, and promises to make the dream of analog gaming on a keyboard a reality.
Why do you need a good quality USB sound card, and how can such a device improve your everyday life? We're taking a deep dive into the world of PC audio to figure out when it makes sense to upgrade our integrated sound cards and what to upgrade them with.
AMD is using a fairly narrow PCIe x4 interface on their Radeon RX 6400 GPU. We're taking AMD's new budget offering for a spin in a PCI-Express 3.0 configuration to determine how big the performance hit will be when running on an older system.
The Lian Li Strimer Plus V2 manages to iterate on the original V1 variants with a compete redesign of the wiring and ARGB strips which solve the physical shortcomings of the originals. Coupled with the useful Strimer Controller and L-Connect 3 software, these ARGB power extension cables are the cherry on top for all lighting enthusiasts.
Priced at just $105 for the 1 TB variant, the HP FX900 1 TB is one of the most affordable PCI-Express 4.0 SSDs. It's not only affordable, but also runs very fast, beating every single PCIe 3.0 drive we've ever tested. A preinstalled heatsink is included, too—there's no thermal throttling at all.
The IntelliMouse Optical is one of Microsoft's most beloved designs. With the Katana, Ninjutso aims to recreate this classic shape, albeit at a weight of no more than 57 g, and equipped with PixArt's PMW3389, Kailh GM 8.0 switches for the main buttons, and a flexible, braided cable.
