Acer has taken a crack at the DDR5 market with a refreshing new take. Here we have the Acer Predator Hermes, which aims to appease both gamers and overclockers alike. This DDR5 memory kit may be the first to include a fan, because we overclockers know DDR5 can get a bit toasty! Follow along as we test and compare to see what Acer has in store for us.
The final Audio ZE8000 MK2 is a flagship set of true wireless earphones which does a lot different from the norm and yet in a mostly logical manner. It goes for a large, in-house developed dynamic driver paired with a dedicated DSP engine and Class-AB amplifier in a novel form factor to try and deliver high resolution sound without the wires.
The MSI Spatium M580 is the company's first 14 GB/s PCI-Express Gen 5 SSD, and it's available in a 4 TB version. Unlike many competitors, MSI has chosen a passive heatsink, which ensures there's no additional fan noise. Testing in our review confirms that there's no thermal throttling either.
The Fractal Design Terra is not your usual SFF chassis. While it does have all the fixings of a sandwich-style ITX case with lots of engineering details, the clear focus is the amazing material mix of aluminium and wood, color choices and design above all else.
Designed specifically for portable devices like the Valve Steam Deck, the PNY CS2142 SSD enables storage capacities of up to 2 TB for your gaming collection. Our comprehensive review delves into its performance, heat management, power usage, and other significant aspects.
The original Glorious Model I finally gets the wireless treatment with the Model I 2 Wireless. Weighing 74 g, this right-handed ergonomic mouse comes with the latest BAMF 2.0 sensor, Glorious main button switches, Bluetooth and 2.4 GHz connectivity, full RGB lighting, and up to 210 hours of battery life.
Minisforum is eager to conquer the competition with its EliteMini UM780 XTX. Leveraging AMD's Ryzen 7 7840HS processor with Radeon 780M graphics, this compact system delivers exceptional performance. Thanks to innovative features, including OCulink or USB4 eGPU support, dual M.2 NVMe slots, and dual 2.5 GbE LAN, you have a well-rounded mini-PC capable of handling nearly any task.
The Scarlet Mini is FATFrequency's latest IEM and part of its impressive Maestro series of earphones which goes for a deliberate V-shaped tonality. While there is enough bass to meet everyone's needs and then some, the Scarlet Mini has relatively clean mids and impressive highs thanks to some innovative engineering, to be more than a 1-trick pony.
The Creative Pebble X Plus is the new flagship 2.1 speaker system in the famous Pebble lineup. The speaker drivers have been enlarged, the RGB effects are more elaborate than ever, and you also get a compact subwoofer for added low-frequency rumble.
The be quiet Shadow Base 800 FX continues the brand's perfectly sized, roomy case line-up, but adds all the functionality one would be looking for in form of four ARGB fans, tons of room, excellent compatibility and well designed details.
The CORSAIR K65 Plus Wireless is a 75% keyboard that punches above its weight. It uses a top-mount design with hot-swappable switches, excellent lubed 1st-party switches and screw-in stabilizers, and plenty of dampening for a satisfying typing experience. This is backed by extensive hardware and software controls and customization in addition to long and stable wireless operation.
Horizon Forbidden West is out now on PC, with support for NVIDIA's DLSS Super Resolution, DLAA and Frame Generation. Also supported is AMD's FidelityFX Super Resolution and Intel's Xe Super Sampling. In this mini-review we compare the image quality and performance gains offered by these technologies.
Horizon Forbidden West finally brings the PS5 Exclusive to the PC, with stunning visuals and an excellent gaming experience. There's also support for multiple upscalers and DLSS 3 Frame Generation. 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.
PowerColor's Radeon RX 7900 GRE Hellhound comes with a fantastic cooling solution that's the best of all the GRE cards that we've tested so far. Not only temperatures are low, but noise levels are outstanding, and the dual BIOS capability lets you turn the card into a whisper-quiet gaming machine.
Enermax aims to distinguish itself in the all-in-one liquid CPU cooler market with the LIQMAXFLO 360. Featuring a 60 mm VRM fan, daisy-chainable fans, and a 38 mm thick radiator, it guarantees quiet yet robust performance. Add in a five-year warranty along with a convenient fill port for easy maintenance, and you have a practical solution that won't break the bank.
Fantech's latest release is the ambidextrous Helios II Pro. Weighing no more than 55 g, the solid-shell Helios II Pro comes with PixArt's PAW3395 sensor, TTC optical main button switches, Bluetooth connectivity, and through a separately available dongle, true 4000 Hz wireless polling can be enabled.
The Galax GeForce RTX 4070 Super EX comes with a small price increase over the NVIDIA MSRP, yet gives you a premium cooler that's much stronger than what's offered on the baseline models. Both temperatures and noise levels are improved over the Founders Edition.
Cooler Master joins the rapidly growing OLED gaming monitor market with a 27-inch 240 Hz QHD model that goes directly against several established competitors. Does Cooler Master have a twist on the familiar formula that would make it stand out?
Crucial's T500 SSD comes at competitive pricing and still includes a preinstalled heatsink and a dedicated DRAM cache chip. It sees strong competition from drives like the Lexar NM790 which are similarly priced, but offer slightly higher performance.
The AQIRYS Libertas is a wireless 75% form factor keyboard that uses a combination of silent switches, a well-implemented gasket mount, and plenty of dampening to make for one of the quietest mechanical keyboards on the market. It also offers RGB lighting with a translucent chassis in addition to extensive software and hardware customization for a decent price.
The Intel Core i9-14900KS reaches impressive clock frequencies up to 6.2 GHz, which yields remarkable performance in applications and gaming. However, this comes at the cost of serious power consumption, especially if you go beyond stock, where we saw over 500 W during testing.
XPG is back with another slice of DDR5. This time, targeting the low-profile market. XPG is looking to combine all its strengths into a small footprint. Follow along as we check out this DDR5-6000 Lance Blade memory kit to see if XPG can outshine the competition!
Valkyrie makes a strong impression with their Syn 360 ARGB all-in-one liquid cooler. Featuring solid performance, distinctive aesthetics, a built-in 2.4" display, and a robust five-year warranty, it undeniably has a lot to offer. However, its higher price makes it a more specialized option than conventional offerings.
The ambidextrous AJ199 4K comes with PixArt's PAW3395 sensor and polling rates of up to 4000 Hz in wireless operation. Huano switches are used for the main buttons, and despite weighing no more than 63 g, a massive 900 mAh battery is used, promising up to 300 hours of battery life.
The Cooler Master GM34-CWQ2 is the successor to an excellent 34-inch ultrawide gaming monitor. It brings a boost in panel refresh rate and comes equipped with an integrated KVM switch, but it's not as straightforward of an upgrade as it initially appears.
