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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
The Tripowin x HBB Olina is born out of a collaboration with an audio reviewer (HBB) and aims to put a popular dynamic driver used in a much more expensive set of IEMs into a more affordable package. It is tuned for more widespread appeal and placed in very comfortable and pleasant-looking shells to interest many looking for IEMs at the $100 price point.
With the Torrent Compact, Fractal shrinks the design and layout of the original, but massive Torrent down to a classic mid-tower size. You still get the same dual 180 mm intake fans, RGB strip in the PSU bay, cool looks, and clean glass panels, all while advertising full ATX motherboard and massive air-cooling support.
With the massive Torrent, Fractal Design opened the door to a new line of cases. The Torrent Nano represents the smallest end of the spectrum within that family, sporting the same cool looks and unique layout while squeezing one 180 mm fan into the front and offering ITX support.
The Lian Li x DAN A4-H20 marks the official collaboration between the two case brands: an ultra-compact, 240 mm AIO capable, simple but functional chassis. If you stick to what the case advertises as compatible, you can rest assured that it will fit and function well, all with a tiny, understated footprint on your desk.
NETGEAR impressed us before with its Orbi Pro WiFi mesh system with WiFi 6 support, and today, we take a look at the more consumer-oriented Orbi version. The RBK853 is a three-pack system with a router and two satellites that promises a total throughput of 6000 Mbps and excellent coverage for your entire home and/or office.
The be quiet! Pure Power 11 FM 850 W is a good PSU, but the competition is tough. Some changes are required to increase performance and more effectively meet the competition from Corsair, EVGA, ASUS, and Seasonic. A price drop would also help, especially in the US.
Mionix is back, and releases updated versions of their classic shapes. The Naos Pro has the same shell as its predecessors, but comes with all-new internals: PixArt's PAW3370 sensor, Kailh GM 8.0 switches rated for 80 million clicks, pure PTFE feet, and a flexible, braided cable.
HIFIMAN's tried-and-tested stealth magnets technology trickles down to the budget-friendly HE400se open-back, over-ear planar magnetic headphones. This is a well-tuned set that outperforms many others costing significantly more, and does so without many compromises. Oh, did I mention that it's less than $150?
Dying Light 2 supports DirectX 11 and DirectX 12, in addition to ray tracing. In this performance review, we tested how well the various renderers work, and what they need in terms of VRAM. We also have comparisons for ray tracing and the different graphics settings available.
Dying Light 2 recently released on PC with support for NVIDIA's Deep Learning Super Sampling (DLSS) and AMD's FidelityFX Super Resolution (FSR). In this mini-review, we take a look at and compare the image quality and performance offered by these technologies in this game.
The Neo Forza DDR4-5000 Faye memory kit is DDR4 pushing into unknown territories. Are you up to the challenge? It has been said patience is a virtue. Let's see if that holds true. Follow along as we see what it takes to break personal records and beyond!
