Star Wars Outlaws is out now on PC, with support for NVIDIA's DLSS Super Resolution, DLAA, Frame Generation and Ray Reconstruction. Also supported is AMD's FidelityFX Super Resolution upscaling and Frame Generation, and the newest version of Intel's Xe Super Sampling. In this review we compare the image quality and performance gains offered by these technologies.
Montech has hit the mark with the HyperFlow ARGB 360 AIO. Combining strong performance, attractive visuals, and practical features, it checks all the right boxes. With a solid warranty and an affordable price, it stands out as a compelling choice in a fiercely competitive market.
You may not have heard of Yeyian before, but the brand offers a full range of PC gaming products and is pushing to expand into new markets. The Mirage X case manages to offer design elements only found in competition that costs three times more, making this a unique choice at a refreshingly low price point.
Granzon ups the ante with its GAISC CPU water block featuring a ~3" 1440p 60 Hz panel which you can use as a second monitor inside your PC. The display is fully customizable using Windows, the block has four G1/4" ports to use, the cold plate is large and allows for good thermal performance, and yet there are multiple cons to be aware of.
Star Wars Outlaws is a new title in the iconic Star Wars universe, which lets you play as member of the criminal underworld. The game uses the Snowdrop engine, and delivers great graphics. In our performance review, we'll look at the game's graphics quality, VRAM consumption, and how it runs across a range of contemporary graphics cards.
KLEVV has brought the FIT series to DDR5. Targeting PC gamers, the FIT V is a low-profile memory kit that keeps aesthetics simple. But don't be fooled by looks alone! The dual rank KLEVV FIT V is a solid contender for one of the best DDR5-6000 memory kits available. Follow along as we benchmark and compare this memory kit on both Intel and AMD systems.
Sitting at the top of Final's gaming IEM lineup is the $80 VR3000. It is in fact the oldest member of the family, and the VR2000 is essentially a slightly retuned variant.
Black Myth Wukong is the most popular game of 2024. This action RPG with souls-like elements is a huge hit, especially in China. Powered by Unreal Engine 5, the visuals look stunning, but hardware requirements are cloud-high, thus we had to use upscaling. In our handheld performance review, we're testing how the game runs on the Steam Deck and ROG Ally.
Despite the Hyperspeed moniker, the DeathAdder V3 Hyperspeed does not run on AA-batteries. Rather, it is a rechargeable, smaller DeathAdder V3 Pro, yet comes with Razer's 3rd-generation optical main button switches, the Focus X 26K sensor, and up to 100 hours of battery life.
The darkFlash Nebula DN-360 might be the perfect mix of performance, low noise, and quality you’re seeking in an AIO liquid cooler, especially if ARGB lighting is a must. Add in some useful features, and you have a winning combination that should fit well in any build.
Black Myth: Wukong is out now on PC, with support for NVIDIA's DLSS Super Resolution, DLAA, and Frame Generation. Also supported is UE5's Temporal Super Resolution, AMD's FidelityFX Super Resolution upscaling and Frame Generation, and the newest version of Intel's Xe Super Sampling. In this review we compare the image quality and performance gains offered by these technologies.
Once Human is a third-person multiplayer survival game that can be played solo or with friends. It shines on a powerful PC with settings maxed out, but how well does it perform on the Steam Deck and ROG Ally? In this performance review, we're checking how the game runs and looks on the two most popular PC gaming handhelds from Valve and ASUS.
The new Team Group GE Pro M.2 NVMe SSD with Innogrit's IG5666 controller enters the PCIe Gen 5 arena, challenging the Phison E26. In our review, we put it through synthetic and real-life tests, and measure power draw to see if it’s a worthy competitor.
Black Myth Wukong has over two million gamers playing the game. This souls-like action RPG is a huge hit, especially in China. Powered by Unreal Engine 5, the graphics look great, but hardware requirements are definitely not on the light side, we had to use upscaling. In our performance review, we're taking a closer look at image quality, VRAM usage, and performance on a wide selection of modern graphics cards.
The NZXT H5 Flow RGB (2024) is more than a simple refresh of the variant that launched just over a year ago. Employing a unified three fan design along with clean aesthetics, the H5 Flow RGB (2024) is the first of the H-series to add a new, unique design element to the company's range of enclosures.
The Corsair 2500D is the brand's most compact dual-chamber chassis, sporting the same solid exterior shell that we have seen on the larger 6500 variants. While shrunk down to fit mATX boards, the 2500D Airflow also manages to retain much of the DNA from its larger brethren to make for a simple but functional build experience.
If you were curious about R2R DACs and wanted a taste without breaking the wallet, then the FiiO K11 R2R should be of interest to you. It builds upon the highly impressive K11 DAC/amp, including customizable LED indicators, a menu screen, plenty of power for most headphones and IEMs, and uses an in-house developed R2R DAC for a slight price increase.
The right-handed ergonomic ROG Keris II Ace comes with ASUS's latest 42,000 CPI AimPoint Pro sensor, along with 8000 Hz wired and 4000 Hz wireless polling. Up to 107 hours of battery life are cited in 2.4 GHz wireless operation, and even more using Bluetooth. The 54 g weight is achieved using a solid-shell design, and optical switches are used for the main buttons.
Akko adds wood to its keyboard portfolio with the new MU01 series. This is a 65% keyboard with two different themes, both of which use a rich walnut case, a gasket mount PCB with lots of damping, high quality 1st-party switches, thick PBT keycaps, and well-lubed stabilizers to put out a satisfying sound and typing feel.
With 16 cores and 32 threads, the Ryzen 9 9950X, powered by AMD’s Zen 5 architecture, is the fastest desktop processor we've ever tested. In our review, it breezed through application workloads and delivered high FPS rates in gaming. But at $650, it doesn’t come cheap.
The Ryzen 9 9900X, with its 12-core/24-thread design, is designed for those looking to go beyond eight cores. It delivers solid gaming performance and benefits from a 120W TDP. Despite its performance, the $500 cost is high, especially when considering similar products in its category.
ZMF puts its recently developed patented features into a more affordable set that is also designed to be easily transportable and driven, even off portable sources. The BOKEH is a closed-back set using snappy LCP dynamic drivers, the Atrium damping system, and Caldera pads to put out a highly engaging warm sound to please many.
The Endorfy Fluctus 120 PWM is a budget-friendly fan which gets the basics right, and then builds upon it to deliver decent performance at a low noise level. Add in some engineering optimization to make the fans feel even quieter than they are, and it offers good value for multiple use cases.
The Cooler Master MasterBox 600 aims squarely at the magical $100 market, aiming to offer as much functionality as possible. This includes four fans with a built-in controller, a fine mesh front and full BTF support. The MasterBox 600 checks off all the boxes while also managing to include a few fairly unique aspects.
Reviews of AMD’s Zen 5 processors this week surprised many, with lower-than-expected results. After some investigation, we discovered that turning off Simultaneous Multithreading (SMT) can yield notable performance gains, particularly in gaming. This article presents our findings, including comparisons with the 7800X3D and 7700X with SMT turned off.
