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What better way to kick off our first Sharkoon keyboard review than with the new SKILLER SGK30? It is a petite full-size keyboard that comes in more language layouts than a translator and offers excellent value for the money with mechanical switches, software support, RGB lighting, and more!
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Author:VSG
In:Keyboards
Aqua Computer challenges conventional watercooling by throwing a vacuum pump into the loop! The all-new LEAKSHIELD not only detects leaks by using a sensitive pressure sensor, but also aims to stop them with a clever vacuum-pump implementation and negative pressure operation.
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Author:VSG
In:Watercooling
Today, we take a look at a Mad Catz keyboard; yes, they make those too. The S.T.R.I.K.E. 13 is a 96-key unit that fits the full-size form factor into a smaller, more efficient typing experience. Mad Catz pairs this with an aluminium frame, per-key RGB lighting, and plenty of software and onboard customization options.
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Author:VSG
In:Keyboards
The SK Hynix Gold P31 M.2 NVMe SSD achieves truly impressive performance thanks to its Hynix "Cepheus" controller, which is paired with 128-layer NAND flash. It is the fastest PCIe Gen 3 drive we ever tested, beating even some Gen 4 drives, at a much better price.
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Author:W1zzard
In:SSD
Powered by PixArt's PAW3335, the symmetrical ARGENT M5 Wireless RGB promises up to 100 hours of battery life in 2.4 GHz operation and up to 200 hours in Bluetooth. Much like its wired sibling, the ARGENT M5 Wireless RGB also comes with an aluminium scroll wheel and extensive RGB lighting.
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Author:pzogel
In:Mice
NVIDIA's new GeForce RTX 3070 Ti is designed to bring the fight to Radeon RX 6800 non-XT. To achieve their goal, NVIDIA maxed out the GA104 GPU design and switched to faster GDDR6X memory. Unfortunately, this also resulted in an increase in power consumption and heat output.
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Author:W1zzard
In:Graphics Cards
MSI's GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Suprim X is built around a massive cooler that achieves impressive temperature levels. What's even better is that the card runs much quieter than any other RTX 3070 Ti tested today: whisper-quiet, even when fully loaded.
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Author:W1zzard
In:Graphics Cards
The Palit GeForce RTX 3070 Ti GameRock OC is the fastest RTX 3070 Ti we review today. It not only comes with a large factory overclock, but is also pushed forward by a massive increase in power-limit headroom. This ensures that the card can boost higher than competing boards.
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Author:W1zzard
In:Graphics Cards
With the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti AMP Holo, Zotac sent us their top-dog RTX 3070 Ti. The card comes overclocked out of the box, using a large triple-slot, triple-fan cooler. Along the top edge, the company has placed a visually truly mesmerizing ARGB lighting element.
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Author:W1zzard
In:Graphics Cards
Sniper Ghost Warrior 2 is a great new sniping game. You fight on huge open world maps using various rifles and gadgets. The game uses Crytek's CryEngine in DirectX 11 mode. We test 23 graphics cards at the highest settings and three resolutions, with surprising results for AMD.
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Author:W1zzard
In:Game Testing
CORSAIR updated its GPU block design for the latest version, with an additional screw in the I/O terminal that now looks like the Dominator Platinum RGB DDR4 sticks. There is also increased GPU support, and we take a look at the Hydro XG7 block for the RTX 3080/3090 reference PCB today.
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Author:VSG
In:Watercooling
Akko is churning out custom keyboard designs faster than any other company, and today, we take a look at a real stunner. Termed Monet's Pond, this keyboard looking to transport users to the famous Koi pond in Japan with its theme is part of a whole series with a matching desk mat and wrist rest.
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Author:VSG
In:Keyboards
MSI looks to break into the all-in-one liquid cooler market with their MPG CORELIQUID K240. Sporting a built-in LCD on the pump and a fan adding active VRM cooling, this ARGB LED-equipped cooler is host to a plethora of features. It also offers solid performance on Intel systems.
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Author:crazyeyesreaper
In:CPU Coolers
The Addlink S95 is based on the ultra-fast Phison E18 controller paired with Micron 96-layer 3D TLC flash. Support for the PCI-Express 4.0 interface means that this drive is fast. In our testing, we saw transfer rates of up to 7 GB/s, making the S95 one of the fastest SSDs we ever tested.
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Author:W1zzard
In:SSD
The Lamptron ATX frame presents a simple, but extremely effective way to add RGB lighting to your system, giving you yet another way to add a bit of bling to your gaming rig.
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Author:Darksaber
In:Other
The NP-01S is VAXEE's second collaboration with Japanese esports figurehead noppo and his brand ZYGEN. It retains the improvements first introduced on the Outset AX and is shaped differently than the NP-01: The hump is lower and more centered, the left side no longer flares out as much, and the back isn't as pronounced.
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Author:pzogel
In:Mice
The i-Rocks K72MN Artisan keyboard advertises an "ebony wooden aluminum top", which sounds promising and a little bit confusing simultaneously. You have plenty of Cherry MX switches to choose from, and there's support for macro-recording too.
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Author:VSG
In:Keyboards
NVIDIA's GeForce RTX 3080 Ti is the green team's answer to AMD's recent Radeon launches. In our testing, this 12 GB card basically matches the much more expensive RTX 3090 24 GB in performance. The compact dual-slot Founders Edition design looks gorgeous and is of amazing build quality.
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Author:W1zzard
In:Graphics Cards
MSI's GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Suprim X comes with a huge triple-slot cooler that's 33 cm long. Its large factory OC makes the card faster than even the RTX 3090. Thanks to great fan settings, the card is the quietest RTX 3080 Ti tested today, even quieter than the watercooled ASUS STRIX LC.
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Author:W1zzard
In:Graphics Cards
The ASUS RTX 3080 Ti STRIX LC is THE overkill RTX 3080 Ti. It comes with a pre-filled watercooling unit, that provides cooling for the GPU and memory chips. Thanks to a factory overclock to 1830 MHz, this is the fastest RTX 3080 Ti we're testing today, but also the most expensive.
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Author:W1zzard
In:Graphics Cards
EVGA's GeForce RTX 3080 Ti FTW3 Ultra comes with a large factory overclock, which results in out-of-the-box performance higher than even the RTX 3090. EVGA is also including nine additional temperature sensors and a large power limit adjustment range of up to 450 W.
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Author:W1zzard
In:Graphics Cards
The Zotac GeForce RTX 3080 Ti AMP HoloBlack has the most mesmerizing RGB lighting effects. It also comes with a factory overclock to 1710 MHz and idle fan stop. What sets this card apart from other custom designs is that its energy efficiency is actually better than the NVIDIA reference design.
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Author:W1zzard
In:Graphics Cards
Palit's GeForce RTX 3080 Ti GamingPro is clocked at reference speeds, but doesn't come with a price increase over the NVIDIA MSRP. This makes the card an attractive option for gamers looking for the best 4K performance without overspend for fancy custom designs.
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Author:W1zzard
In:Graphics Cards
The Neo Forza Mars offers a stylish modern design in either neutral gray or bold red, along with a sharp RGB implementation. This spec is rated for 3600 MHz, so let's see how it stacks up in our most competitive segment!
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Author:Nate
In:Memory
Biomutant is a third-person action RPG that's similar to Fallout, Zelda, and HZD. The post-apocalyptic world that's now dominated by rodents is highly detailed thanks to Unreal Engine 4. We take a closer look at performance using a selection of 23 graphics cards at three resolutions.
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Author:W1zzard
In:Game Testing
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