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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.
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Author:VSG
In:Keyboards
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.
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Author:maxus24
In:Game Testing
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.
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Author:W1zzard
In:Game Testing
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.
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Author:W1zzard
In:Graphics Cards
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.
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Author:crazyeyesreaper
In:CPU Coolers
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.
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Author:pzogel
In:Mice
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.
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Author:W1zzard
In:Graphics Cards
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?
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Author:Inle
In:Monitors
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.
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Author:W1zzard
In:SSD
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.
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Author:VSG
In:Keyboards
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.
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Author:W1zzard
In:Processors
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!
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Author:ir_cow
In:Memory
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.
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Author:crazyeyesreaper
In:CPU Coolers
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.
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Author:pzogel
In:Mice
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.
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Author:Inle
In:Monitors
The Fractal Design North XL is truly an upscaled version of the North. As such it offers more room for larger form factors, longer GPUs and bigger radiators. While that all may seem obvious, the North XL also manages to provide a few interesting tweaks and changes.
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Author:Darksaber
In:Cases
The Arya Organic is the latest iteration in HIFIMAN's popular Arya line of open-back planar magnetic headphones. This version goes for a novel driver implementation to put out a bass shelf that makes for a nightclub party for one while retaining the excellent comfort and fit the Arya is known for.
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Author:VSG
In:Headphones
The main difference between the Pulsar X2V2 and X2H is shape. Whereas the hump on the X2V2 sits rather low, the X2H has a high hump. The X2H still comes with PixArt's PAW3395 sensor as well as optical main button switches, and the weight too is similar at 52 g and 54 g for the two sizes.
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Author:pzogel
In:Mice
Patriot extends the Viper lineup with a new series under the Elite brand. Targeting builders on a budget, this 48 GB DDR5-6000 kit aims to please while keeping prices down. Follow along as we test this memory and see how it stacks up to the competition!
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Author:ir_cow
In:Memory
The ambidextrous Incott HPC01M Pro is among the few mice coming with hot-swappable main button switches. In addition, it comes with PixArt's PAW3395 sensor, a weight of 61 g, and up to 94 hours of battery life. In conjunction with a dedicated dongle, the HPC01M Pro is also capable of true 4000 Hz wireless polling.
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Author:pzogel
In:Mice
The FSP CUT953P may look like an ordinary ATX mid-tower chassis but features a unique cable management system for the ATX as well as CPU power leads, by embedding these into the backside of the chassis. With such a cool feature, we dive in to see if the case provides a solid build experience as well.
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Author:Darksaber
In:Cases
The ambidextrous Pulsar X2V2 is a thorough overhaul of the X2. At 51 g, the X2V2 is a decent bit lighter, comes with an improved custom scroll wheel encoder, and now utilizes optical switches for the main buttons. PixArt's PAW3395 sensor is still used, and Pulsar cites up to 100 hours of battery life. Lastly, the X2V2 supports true 4000 Hz wireless polling with a separately available dongle.
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Author:pzogel
In:Mice
Behold the Seasonic Prime TX-1600: a juggernaut amongst its peers. With excellent performance and a stellar 12-year warranty, it's a true investment in reliability. Running silently at up to 800W with its passive design, it ensures peace in your setup, but it's not the most budget-friendly option.
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Author:suvirintojas
In:Power Supplies
The AOC U28G2XU2 offers a 28-inch 4K 144 Hz IPS panel and costs less than its direct competitors. If you're in the market for a 4K gaming monitor but don't want to go larger than 28 inches, find out what you can expect from the most affordable option.
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Author:Inle
In:Monitors
The Corsair 6500X is the first Dual-Chamber chassis from the brand in quite some time. Launching alongside the smaller 2500 series, it is extremely sturdy and manages to provide solid functionality with a clean exterior and interior. Even going as far as providing room for multiple thick radiator setups.
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Author:Darksaber
In:Cases
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