Unlock the potential of cutting-edge DDR5 memory technology with Clocked Unbuffered DIMM (CUDIMM)! Follow along as we explore how this innovative solution is redefining performance for gamers and professionals alike.
The SilverStone Lucid 04 is the latest in the Lucid series with its focus on glass. While the 01 and 02 went for a unique motherboard layout, the 03 was an ITX variant - all with lots of unique aspects. The Lucid 04 follows a squarely classic microATX form factor, aiming to be an affordable fish tank style choice
If you want to jump on the Socket AM5 bandwagon for as little cash as possible without skimping on important features, then ASRock has hit the nail on the head and even managed to beat far more expensive boards when it comes to temperatures.
The Enermax REVOLUTION D.F. 12 850W stands out as the smallest ATX 3.1 power supply currently available, making it ideal for compact builds. Today we're checking if the promising specification sheet also translates into good real world performance.
The Palit GeForce RTX 5070 GamingPro OC comes with a cooler that runs much cooler and quieter than the Founders Edition, and the secondary Quiet BIOS can transform the card into a whisper-quiet gaming machine. You also get RGB illumination and a factory overclock that helps gain additional FPS.
The new LEVANTE II 360 AIO from XPG has been launched, featuring a combination of performance, long support, and features. Its ARGB infinity mirror design elements make it distinctive, meanwhile solid performance certainly doesn't hurt either.
Sapphire’s Radeon RX 9070 XT Pulse trades flashy extras for substance, to hit its $600 MSRP. There's no RGB lighting or factory overclock, but you get an outstanding cooler that runs whisper-quiet at full load with good temperatures. Performance where it counts.
The Samsung 9100 Pro is the company's new PCI-Express 5.0 flagship. It reaches transfer speeds of over 14 GB/s and our review confirms that this is the fastest Gen 5 SSD you can buy right now. Energy efficiency is also improved, which helps with heat output, but you still need a dedicated heatsink to avoid throttling completely.
With three B860 Mini-ITX motherboards available for around $220, ASRock has its work cut out to stand out from the crowd. What can it offer to appeal to small form factor fans, especially in an overclocking-free environment on the B860 chipset?
Being Pulsar's first mouse released under the Feinmann sub-brand, the right-handed ergonomic F01 brings back the original Xlite shape, wrapped into a 46 g magnesium alloy package. Pulsar's latest XS-1 sensor is used alongside Kailh optical main button switches, and 8000 Hz polling is supported in wireless operation.
The be quiet! Pure Rock Pro 3 Black impresses with its ability to rival the performance of the high-end Dark Rock Elite, all while offering a more compact, budget-friendly design without compromising on aesthetics or noise levels.
The Montech XR Wood takes the same frame as the original XR but re-imagines it as a classic mid-tower. This basis gives it an extremely solid and competitive foundation. Montech has made sure to take advantage of that, designing the XR Wood to be even more intriguing.
Arguably one of the best-looking motherboards out there, but what does the latest ProArt motherboard for AMD Ryzen CPUs bring to the table considering its high price tag? Is it worth it compared to the competition, even for creators?
Assassin’s Creed Shadows is finally here, transporting players to feudal Japan in an open-world adventure filled with stealth, combat, and exploration. Shadows finally brings RT support to the series and delivers stunning visuals but also demands powerful hardware. In our performance review, we examine its graphical fidelity, VRAM usage, and how well it runs on a variety of modern GPUs.
Jelly Key welcomes the zodiac year of the snake with its Mystic Snake series of artisan keycaps. These come in three sizes, nine designs, and even a cool naked profile option to better appreciate the intricate designs and sculpting done of the snake and various other elements on these handcrafted keycaps.
With a sub $200 price tag, the latest MSI B860 Tomahawk aims to give your Intel Core Ultra processor an affordable home while still offering cutting edge features. The Tomahawk has a solid reputation but can it deliver on B860 or should you point your wallet at the Z890 version?
Smaller and lighter at 57 g than the original Z2, the right-handed ergonomic Z2 Mini comes with PixArt's PAW3395 sensor, hot-swappable main button switches, and 4000 Hz wireless polling, along with support for both 2.4 GHz wireless and Bluetooth.
The ASUS GeForce RTX 5070 TUF OC is a factory overclocked custom design that comes with the strongest cooler of all the RTX 5070 models that we've tested. It runs whisper-quiet and at very low temperatures out of the box. Once you turn on the quiet BIOS, the card will be inaudible even at full gaming load.
The be quiet! Pure Base 501 LX is a refresh of the 500 series and replaces the FX series. The refresh uses the same frame, but with a slew of updates and improvements. These modernizations go a long way to keep the Pure Base 501 LX relevant, but even so, its age does become apparent in some aspects.
The ASRock Radeon RX 9070 XT Taichi features the most powerful cooler of all the models that we've tested so far, resulting in a whisper-quiet gaming experience. It also comes with the highest power limit and biggest factory overclock, which makes it the fastest RX 9070 XT.
The Team Group MP44Q comes at a highly attractive pricing of $120 for the reviewed 2 TB model. Thanks to the MAP1602 controller, performance is impressive and can match famous drives like the Samsung 980 Pro. Only when the SLC cache is exhausted, this QLC-based SSD will fall behind.
Small gaming rigs can still be powerful. Today we're looking at the SF750 - Corsair's submission into the premium SFX power supply space. The updated design brings ATX 3.1 support and keeps the impressive 80 Plus Platinum efficiency levels.
AVerMedia recently added two new devices to its Go product lineup. Both are powerful 100 W GaN USB-C chargers with USB PD 3.0 support and support 4K60 HDMI video passthrough. However, one of them goes a step further by also functioning as a pocket-sized capture card, making it a versatile tool for content creators and gamers.
The Kioxia Exceria Plus G4 features Phison’s new E31 controller, designed for PCI-Express 5.0 with a focus on power efficiency. This allows for fan-free operation without compromising performance. Pricing is also competitive, it's the most affordable Gen 5 SSD on the market right now.
With the NP-01S V2 Wireless, VAXEE updates the right-handed ergonomic NP-01S across the board. Aside from featuring PixArt's latest PAW3950 sensor, the V2 also comes with a much lower weight of 57 g, improved clicks, and lower latency.
The MSI GeForce RTX 5070 Gaming Trio OC impresses with whisper-quiet noise levels, even with heavy gaming, and excellent temperatures. You also get a small factory overclock out of the box, which helps boost performance bit.
The Gigabyte X870E Aorus Pro is a great option if you need the extra bandwidth perks of X870E as well as an impressive set of features, without breaking the bank. At $360, the board is considerably less expensive than some competing offers.
The ASUS GeForce RTX 5090 TUF comes at a $450 price increase over the NVIDIA MSRP, and that's not even the OC model. You get excellent build quality, great looks, and some unexpected extra performance. Thanks to the dual BIOS you have a choice between great temperatures and a quiet gaming experience.
The MP7 from FSP has made its debut, showcasing a dual-tower, dual-fan configuration that offers better memory clearance at its price point than many competitors. Factor in high performance coupled with a stylish design and it becomes clear there is a lot to like about the MP7.
The Dough Spectrum Black 32 is a community-(co)developed 32-inch 4K OLED gaming monitor, offering lightning-fast response times, very low input lag, and Dual-Mode functionality, which transforms it from 4K@240 Hz to Full HD@480 Hz in an attempt to give you a competitive edge in multiplayer shooters.
The new AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D brings Zen 5 with 3D V-Cache to the high-end. This new $700 flagship offers the best application performance, beating even the 9950X, and at the same time you get a fantastic gaming experience that's better than any other non-X3D processor on the market.
The XPG Starker Air BTF is the latest in the Starker series. As the name implies, this new model allows for the use of motherboards with backside connectors, but also goes into new directions in essentially all fronts when compared to its predecessor, including a very different price point.
The XFX Radeon RX 9070 XT Mercury OC comes with a unique capability. Its fans are attached magnetically and will pop out easily, which makes them easy to clean and replace. In terms of performance the XFX card does very well, too, beating the RTX 5070, almost matching the RTX 5070 Ti.
If you want the latest Wi-Fi standard, PCIe Gen 5 and decent VRM cooling for less than $250 then there's a decent amount of choice out there. MSI's Tomahawk boards have been solid choices in the past but has MSI cut too many features this time?
Corsair is once again pushing the boundaries of memory performance with the latest CUDIMM technology. This new Vengeance RGB kit boasts an impressive 8800 MT/s XMP profile, optimized to unlock the full potential of Intel's cutting-edge Z890 motherboards. Follow along as we test this memory and see how it stacks up to the competition!
AMD's new RDNA 4 GPUs are launching today. The Sapphire Radeon RX 9070 XT Nitro+ is a fantastic custom design with powerful cooling and whisper-quiet fans. In terms of FPS, the RX 9070 XT offers competitive performance with similarly priced NVIDIA options in both raster and ray tracing.
AMD's new Radeon RX 9070 launches today. It comes at the same $550 price point as NVIDIA's RTX 5070, but offers a 16 GB VRAM size while the 5070 has only 12 GB. The new RX 9070 also managed to catch up with NVIDIA in ray tracing performance and efficiency.
NVIDIA's GeForce RTX 5070 comes at highly competitive pricing of $550 yet offers performance that rivals the much more expensive RTX 4070 Ti. In our review we found out that overclocking works extremely well on these cards and you'll be able to push it to the next tier with just some quick OC.
The EIZO FlexScan EV4340X is a 42.5-inch 4K multitasking powerhouse. It's a monitor developed with ultimate productivity in mind, offering 4-source Picture-by-Picture functionality, an integrated KVM switch, a USB-C port with DisplayPort Alt Mode and 94 W Power Delivery, and several other features aimed toward professional use.
Equipped with PixArt's PAW3950 sensor and Huano main button switches, the ambidextrous RAWM ES21M weighs only 47 g while having a solid shell, has up to 85 hours of battery life, and up to 8000 Hz polling is supported in wireless operation. Most importantly, the ES21M is offered for no more than $69.99.