ID-Cooling aims to tackle the most demanding processors with their DX 360 MAX. Equipped with a thicker radiator and high-performance fans, this AIO not only boasts sleek aesthetics but also delivers outstanding performance on Intel-based systems, all at a budget-friendly price. Plus, the five-year warranty provides added peace of mind.
Final's $70 IEMs are well-built, comfortable to wear, and tailor-made for gaming. They excel in spatial awareness and offer a competitive edge in games that are highly dependent on quick reactions and subtle audio cues, such as multiplayer shooters.
The ASUS ROG Azoth Extreme is a great example of how to take an already good keyboard, with the ROG Azoth, and improving it further to the point of being one of the best pre-built units on the market. It has a ton of features including an OLED touchscreen display and a novel adjustable gasket mount, but is far from being affordable.
SHENZHENAUDIO invited us to attend one of the largest audio shows in the world, the Shenzhen International Audio Show, held annually in September. This year happens to be the 18th such iteration and hosted over 200 brands in the audio and keyboard space, spread across three days for attendees to try the latest and greatest.
The Alphacool Apex Skeleton is an open air frame chassis, which replaces the steel with real carbon fiber components, paired with CNC-milled aluminium parts. That basis already sets the stage for a unique case clearly geared towards the affluent custom liquid cooling enthusiast.
The ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Hero is the first motherboard using AMD's new X870 Ryzen 9000 chipset that we're testing. You now get support for USB4, Wi-Fi 7 and five M.2 slots, of which three are Gen 5. Our VRM testing with the Ryzen 9 9950X confirms that ASUS did a great job engineering a good cooling solution.
The Phison E31T controller brings fresh wind to the PCIe 5.0 SSD space. It's a value-oriented solution that boasts impressive energy efficiency. This enables 10 GB/s+ solid-state drives that can run without a fan-cooled thermal solution, which was one of the biggest issues people had with existing designs.
Our AMD Zen 5 Memory Scaling Review examines six different DDR5 memory speeds, including DDR5-8000, DDR5-6400 1:1, DDR5-6400 CL28 and others. We looked into how these speeds impact performance in gaming at four resolutions and a wide range of application workloads.
The all new version of the NZXT H7 Flow may be the the most creative case in their entire line-up. It manages to differentiate itself far more from the monotony of the market with a beautiful interior flow and very good functionality that oozes class both inside and out.
PCCOOLER aims to further establish its position as a top-tier manufacturer in the PC cooling industry with the launch of the RZ820. This impressive dual-tower cooler delivers outstanding performance, practical features, and an eye-catching design that sets it apart from the competition.
The Montech XR may be classified as an entry level chassis, but it manages to impress with small details that set it apart from its competition in the same space, while also having a lower price tag. The result is a case that punches well above its weight, making it interesting for a broad audience, not just the budget-minded ones.
Compared to the regular Vaxee XE Wireless, the ambidextrous XE-S not only is smaller, but also much lighter at 60 g. Equipped with PixArt's latest PAW3950 sensor, up to 110 hours of battery life are claimed, and 4000 Hz wireless polling is supported as well.
Kratos and his son Atreus are back in God of War Ragnarök, a sequel to the epic God of War reboot. The end of the world is here and Kratos has to help Atreus uncover his destiny and prepare for the epic battle against the Norse gods. The former PS exclusive looks and plays brilliantly but how does it run on Steam Deck and ROG Ally? Find out in our God of War Ragnarök handheld performance review.
The Corsair 3500X ARGB comes with three ARGB fans included for $110. Its emphasis on a simple yet spacious design makes this case an excellent choice for those looking for a clean and functional option, and it even has support for the BTF standard, which helps organize the cables.
The Orico O7000 uses the very popular Maxiotech MAP1602 controller, paired with QLC NAND, to build a highly affordable soild-state drive. The real-life testing in our review confirms: this is the fastest QLC based SSD, even beating most other TLC SSDs on the market.
God of War Ragnarök is out now on PC, with support for NVIDIA's DLSS Super Resolution, DLAA and Frame Generation. Also supported is Intel's Xe Super Sampling, and the latest version of AMD's FidelityFX Super Resolution upscaling and Frame Generation. In this review we compare the image quality and performance gains offered by these technologies.
The long-awaited God of War Ragnarök is now available on PC, bringing the latest chapter of the epic action-adventure series to a whole new audience. The PC version offers enhanced visuals, featuring support for cutting-edge technologies like DLSS, FSR, and Frame Generation. 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.
The Gigabyte C102 Glass Ice has an enticing price tag that warrants a closer look. With attention to detail along with ensuring all aspects of the case are white, it manages to offer a great base for compact mATX builds while retaining all the usual room for large components or liquid cooling, but there are a few shortcomings compared to the competition.
The Sharkoon Skiller SGH10 is a €20 ($22) analog gaming headset, built around a suspended headband design, and with very high sensitivity, making it easy to drive even with low-power sources. What can a gaming headset with such a low price even offer?
The TerraMaster F4-424 is the first Intel Processor N-series NAS we've tested and it proves to be a pretty competent mainstream consumer NAS. Not only does it have two 2.5 Gbps Ethernet ports, but also a pair of NVMe slots and upgradable RAM.
Final Fantasy XVI is finally available on PC. This is new fodder for lovers of the epic RPG series, now on a platform with good graphics and support for DLSS, FSR and FrameGen. 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.
Fractal Design's Era 2 stands out in the SFF case market with its stylish, flexible design and included fans. Priced at $200, it offers a balance of aesthetics, functionality, and active cooling. The well-designed interior allows easy management of cables and components, which makes the case a great choice for small form factor enthusiasts.
The Year of the Loong (Dragon) is upon us, and Colorful is taking the iGame DDR4 series to the next level with its DDR5 debut. The Colorful iGame DDR5-7200 memory kit is aimed at PC enthusiasts and gamers who are looking for great performance on their Intel systems. Follow along as we test this memory kit and see how it stacks up to the competition!
With the Y70, HYTE introduces its largest chassis, offering enhanced space and further refinements compared to the Y40 and Y60. It’s available in multiple colors, like red, and also comes in a few limited-edition designs. The Y70 skips the touchscreen of the Y70 Touch, making it a more affordable choice.
Warhammer 40000: Space Marine 2 comes 13 years after the original game, putting you once again in the boots of Demetrian Titus, swapping Orcs with huge hordes of Tyranids. The game looks pretty solid on a high-end PC but how does it run on Steam Deck and ROG Ally? Read our handheld performance review and find out.
