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At just $205 for the 4 TB model in our review, the Addlink A93 SSD is a fantastic offer. Its standout feature is the inclusion of a large heatsink, allowing seamless integration with the Sony PlayStation 5, providing gamers with a cost-effective storage expansion solution.
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Author:W1zzard
In:SSD
Content creators had to be patient to get their hands on an HDMI 2.1 capture card, but the AVerMedia Live Gamer Ultra 2.1 made the wait worthwhile. With its impressive video capture and passthrough capabilities, it stands out as the best capture card launched in recent times.
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Author:Inle
In:Other
The Lexar NM790 2 TB offers fantastic performance at outstanding pricing. The 2 TB model sells for just $110, which makes it the most affordable high-end SSD available. Real-life performance results are even better than the 4 TB version, which helps make up ground against the PCIe 5.0 competition.
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Author:W1zzard
In:SSD
The Montech Air 903 Max continues to offer the competitive price/performance Montech is known for, while providing everything you expect from a modern, airflow focused enclosure. So much, that we are hard pressed to find much to complain about.
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Author:Darksaber
In:Cases
The Lexar NM710 comes at outstanding pricing of just $47 for the 1 TB model. Testing in our review confirms, that this SSD can deliver good performance that is able to compete with other popular midrange SSDs like the Samsung 970 EVO Plus and Crucial P5 Plus.
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Author:W1zzard
In:SSD
Core i9-14900K is Intel's new flagship with clock speeds of up to 6 GHz. It's actually clocked even higher than the 13900KS, thanks to an extra 100 MHz when more than two cores are active. Our review confirms that Raptor Lake Refresh is amazing for both applications and gaming, if you can live with the power consumption.
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Author:W1zzard
In:Processors
Intel Core i7-14700K is the only processor released today with an upgraded core configuration. Thanks to an additional four E-Cores, more cache and a 200 MHz frequency bump, the 14700K reaches performance quite close to the 13900K, at much better pricing.
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Author:W1zzard
In:Processors
Intel Core i5-14600K is the most affordable new processor released today. While it may look weaker on paper it still packs an impressive punch, especially for gaming. In our review we reached an impressive 5.7 GHz on all cores, which unlocks quite a bit of additional performance.
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Author:W1zzard
In:Processors
Waizowl, a new brand in the mouse market, has unveiled its first product, the OGM Pro, which boasts a right-handed ergonomic design. At a weight of 70 g, the OGM Pro comes with PixArt's latest PAW3395 sensor, TTC Gold main button switches, pure PTFE feet, up to 70 hours of battery life in 2.4 GHz operation, and even more using Bluetooth.
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Author:pzogel
In:Mice
XMG's 2023 update to their NEO 17 laptop is in my hands, bringing with it a platform change from AMD to Intel. Also new is the possibility of a 175 W RTX 4090, while the popular OASIS watercooler gets completely re-vamped for 2023. What does nearly $5000 USD get you in the laptop form factor? We find out!
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Author:cadaveca
In:Notebooks
The Neo Forza NFP495 is available at an astonishingly low cost of only $175 for the 4 TB model, and it's the first SSD we've reviewed that utilizes the new TenaFE TC2201 controller. Price/performance is topping our charts and real-life numbers are really good, too.
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Author:W1zzard
In:SSD
The VAXEE NP-01S Wireless, designed for right-handed users, offers ergonomic comfort and weighs just 68 g, just like its wired counterpart. However, it distinguishes itself with a mechanical encoder, departing from the optical one. Furthermore, it features PixArt's cutting-edge PAW3395 sensor, Huano main button switches, and an impressive battery life of up to 100 hours.
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Author:pzogel
In:Mice
The Beelink SER7 7840HS takes mini-pc performance to new heights with a fast and efficient Ryzen 7 7840HS 8c/16t CPU alongside AMD's Radeon 780M integrated graphics. Both deliver class-leading performance in this latest NUC-style system.
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Author:crazyeyesreaper
In:Other
The ASUS ROG GeForce RTX 4090 Matrix Platinum is the best RTX 4090 you can buy. For $3200 you get performance that's considerably faster than a plain RTX 4090, similar to what we're expecting for RTX 4090 Ti. Our review also confirms that the ASUS watercooling solution does a fantastic job at keeping the card cool and running at low noise levels.
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Author:W1zzard
In:Graphics Cards
The name already hints at the main novelty of the Atlantis 4K: 4000 Hz wireless polling. Equipped with PixArt's PAW3395 sensor and Huano switches for the main buttons, the 4K version also features the improvements of the V2 version, namely differently sized feet and a new scroll wheel encoder.
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Author:pzogel
In:Mice
Patriot takes DDR5 to a whole new level with the Viper Xtreme 5 series, DDR5-8000 is finally in consumer hands. For PC enthusiasts and the XOC crowd, Patriot includes three XMP profiles to get you started. With a side of some serious overclocking, follow along as we break down the benefits this memory brings to the table.
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Author:ir_cow
In:Memory
The Lexar NM790 is one of the fastest SSDs we've ever tested, being able to match the Samsung 990 Pro. It is still priced very competitively, at just $210 for the 4 TB version. Not long ago that only got you 2 TB. Thanks to a highly optimized controller design, the NM790 runs very efficiently and doesn't put out a ton of heat.
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Author:W1zzard
In:SSD
Samsung 990 Pro is the company's flagship M.2 NVMe SSD. Compared to the 980 Pro, it comes with an improved controller and more modern flash. Our review confirms: this is the fastest PCI-Express 4.0 drive you can buy right now, beating the competition from WD, Phison and Solidigm.
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Author:W1zzard
In:SSD
VGN is a domestic Chinese brand, and has a highly appealing budget option in store: Coming with PixArt's PAW3395 sensor, Kailh GM 8.0 main button switches, and up to 130 hours of battery life, the 55 g Dragonfly F1 Pro Max is also compatible with true 4000 Hz wireless polling.
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Author:pzogel
In:Mice
The Netac NV7000-T is available at unbelievable pricing of $80 for 2 TB. It still is one of the fastest SSD's we've ever tested, matching WD Black SN850, Samsung 980 Pro and Phison E18 drives. Netac even includes an optional heatsink with their solid-state-drive.
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Author:W1zzard
In:SSD
The Thermaltake TOUGHFAN 12 Pro is a 120 mm fan that uses an LCP rotor with tight clearance to a newly designed frame, in addition to an upgraded sealed motor and bearing implementation compared to the older version. It retains good case compatibility and provides an excellent performance/noise balance to take on all competitors.
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Author:VSG
In:Fans
Lian Li looks to assert dominance in the all-in-one liquid cooler market with the Galahad II Trinity Performance 360. Utilizing a new, thicker radiator design along with 28 mm fans, it certainly packs class-leading performance, but beyond that, it also has a host of new features and customization options to suit your personal tastes.
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Author:crazyeyesreaper
In:CPU Coolers
DeepCool's all-new Assassin IV CPU cooler brings powerful performance to the table while remaining elegant and graceful in design. It easily dominates other air coolers in more ways than one, making it an effective solution for any build.
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Author:crazyeyesreaper
In:CPU Coolers
Western Digital's new WD Blue SN580 is the best budget M.2 SSD drive out there. Despite its impressive price point of $45 it comes with fantastic performance that easily matches most high-end drives. Compared to the SN570, the interface has been upgraded to PCIe 4.0, and the SLC cache is now more than 25x as big.
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Author:W1zzard
In:SSD
Dan Clark Audio pushes its patent-pending AMTS design into the e-stat headphone world with its flagship CORINA. This is an open-back set of headphones that aims to deliver an extremely smooth yet resolving sound across the board with accurate instrument playback and engaging vocals to make for a compelling end game audio solution.
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Author:VSG
In:Headphones
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