CHERRY MC 9620 FPS RGB Gaming Mouse Review

Others/Mice & Keyboards by stefan @ 2024-06-02 read/post comments(0)

MC 9620 FPS from CHERRY is an interesting mainstream offering, based on the proven PMW3360 and offering enough extra buttons for configuration purposes, when thinking more about a design meant for First Person Shooters. Granted, this is not one of the lightest mice we have encountered, but fits well in hand given its larger footprint with the palm rest extended, allowing accommodation of multiple hand shapes and sizes. read more

CHERRY KW 7100 Mini BT Multi-Device Compact Keyboard Review

Others/Mice & Keyboards by stefan @ 2024-05-26 read/post comments(0)

KW 7100 MINI BT is an universal peripheral, meant to be used with multiple devices at once such as the smartphone, tablet, laptop, TV, miniPC and so on. The connection procedure is easy, while the keys are silent and easy to actuate; we did really enjoy the possibility of keeping the keyboard at a raised angle thanks to the included kickstands, while the carry case is meant to protect the product from damages but also from dust when it is not used. read more

ENDORFY Omnis Pudding Blue Gaming Keyboard Review

Others/Mice & Keyboards by stefan @ 2024-05-24 read/post comments(0)

Omnis Pudding Blue has an unique signature thanks to the Kailh Blue mechanical switches, with that extra click noise, being no much heavier than the MX Reds. Because of the extra noise aspect, using these at work may disturb a bit nearby colleagues, so you should go with another switch choice in enterprise environments instead. We have tried the keyboard to type a few documents but also game in titles such as The Crew Motorfest, Fallout 76 and Escape Simulator; thanks to the extra key feedback, Omnis Pudding Blue is very precise and we did not need any time to get used to as with MX Speed. read more

Team Group MP44S 1TB M.2 PCIe 4.0 2230 SSD Review

Storage/SSD by stefan @ 2024-05-19 read/post comments(0)

The Team Group MP44S 1TB drive does offer entry-level to mainstream performance due to the use of QLC 176-layer Micron flash and not TLC, exposing the same weakness we have seen before with other drives as soon as the pSLC has been fully filled, from our estimation a size of about 240GB. While the lowest transfer rate is about 70MB/s, it should be okay in systems such as Steam Deck or ASUS ROG Ally, when used mainly for storing lots of games. read more

Patriot Viper VP4300 Lite 1TB M.2 PCIe Gen4 x4 Gaming SSD Review

Storage/SSD by stefan @ 2024-05-12 read/post comments(0)

The MaxioTech MAP1602A along with YMTC Xtacking 3.0 NAND combo performs well even when dealing with lower capacity drives as the Patriot Viper VP4300 Lite 1TB, succeeding write rates over 900MB/s even when the pSLC cache has been fully filled. It makes use of HBM instead of DRAM caching, while the heatspreader does help with heat evacuation to permit operation in environments with less than ideal airflow, such as the PS5. read more

Silicon Power XPOWER Zenith RGB 2x32GB DDR5 6000MHz Memory Kit Review

Memory by stefan @ 2024-05-07 read/post comments(0)

The XPOWER Zenith RGB DDR5-6000 64GB memory kit from Silicon Power does impress regarding total capacity, tighter timings used for both XMP and EXPO profiles but also with the fact we can overclock the modules further in order to obtain some extra performance. The RGB lighting offered by the modules is not tied to a specific platform, but supports most known motherboard utilities: BIOSTAR was not listed as compatible, but their utility could control the modules just fine! read more
Audio/Others AQIRYS ALYA 2.0 Wireless Gaming Headset Review by stefan @ 2024-05-05
Memory Crucial 64GB Kit (2x32GB) DDR5-4800 SODIMM Memory Kit Review by stefan @ 2024-04-28
Audio/Others GravaStar Sirius P5 Combo Earphones Review by stefan @ 2024-04-21
Memory Crucial Pro Overclocking 32GB Kit (2x16GB) DDR5-6000 Review by stefan @ 2024-04-18
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Schenker XMG At Computex 2024

@ 2024/06/03 read/post comments(0)
German PC OEM Schenker, along with its two brands—XMG targeted at high-performance mobile workstations and gaming notebooks; and Tuxedo, targeting Linux-friendly notebooks; made a splash at the 2024 Computex. We visited their pullout booth. The EVO 14 is a 14-inch… Go To Full Article

AMD Updates Instinct AI GPU Roadmap, Announces MI350X CDNA 4, and 1-year Cadence

@ 2024/06/03 read/post comments(0)
At Computex 2024, AMD showcased the growing momentum of the AMD Instinct accelerator family during the opening keynote by Chair and CEO Dr. Lisa Su. AMD unveiled a multiyear, expanded AMD Instinct accelerator roadmap which will bring an annual cadence… Go To Full Article

MSI Unveils Support for AMD Ryzen 9000 Series Processors

@ 2024/06/03 read/post comments(0)
MSI is thrilled to announce the launch of the latest AMD Ryzen 9000 Series processors, set to debut on the new X870 chipsets. Powered by cutting-edge 4 nm CPU process technology, the Ryzen 9000 Series promises to revolutionize the computing… Go To Full Article

BIOSTAR Unveils the Flagship X870E Valkyrie Motherboard

@ 2024/06/03 read/post comments(0)
BIOSTAR, a leading manufacturer of motherboards, graphics cards, and storage devices, proudly announces the launch of the brand-new X870E VALKYRIE motherboard. Expertly crafted to meet the exacting demands of content creators and professional gamers, BIOSTAR's X870E VALKYRIE delivers unparalleled reliability… Go To Full Article

AMD unveils Ryzen AI 300 CPUs for Copilot+ laptops

@ 2024/06/03 read/post comments(0)
Microsoft's Copilot+ initiative for super-charged AI PCs is becoming more of a reality at Computex 2024. Today, AMD announced its next major chip platforms, Ryzen AI 300 for notebooks and Ryzen 9000 for desktops, which respectively target beefier laptop AI… Go To Full Article

AMD Slims Down Compute With Radeon Pro W7900 Dual Slot For AI Inference

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While the bulk of AMD’s Computex presentation was on CPUs and their Instinct lineup of dedicated AI accelerators, the company also has a small product refresh for the professional graphics and workstation AI crowd. AMD is releasing a dual-slot version… Go To Full Article

AMD Launching New CPUs for AM4

@ 2024/06/03 read/post comments(0)
The new chips are intended to underscore AMD's ongoing commitment to supporting their consumer platforms over several years. And while the specification changes are rather minor overall – the Zen 3 CPU architecture has long since been taken as far… Go To Full Article

AMD Plans Massive Memory Instinct MI325X for Q4'24

@ 2024/06/03 read/post comments(0)
In a packed presentation kicking off this year’s Computex trade show, AMD CEO Dr. Lisa Su spent plenty of time focusing on the subject of AI. And while the bulk of that focus was on AMD’s impending client products, the… Go To Full Article

AMD Announces The Ryzen AI 300 Series For Mobile

@ 2024/06/03 read/post comments(0)
During AMD's opening keynote at Computex 2024, company CEO Dr. Lisa Su revealed AMD's latest AI PC-focused chip lineup for the mobile market, the Ryzen AI 300 series. Based on AMD's new Zen 5 CPU microarchitecture, the Ryzen AI 300… Go To Full Article

AMD Unveils Ryzen 9000 CPUs For Desktop, Zen 5 Takes Center Stage at Computex 2024

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During AMD's Computex 2024 kick-off keynote, AMD's CEO, Dr. Lisa Su, officially unveiled and announced the company's next generation of Ryzen processors. Today marks the first unveiling of AMD's highly anticipated Zen 5 microarchitecture via the Ryzen 9000 series, which… Go To Full Article

AMD Outs Ryzen 5000XT Processors for Socket AM4, an 8-year Old Socket

@ 2024/06/03 read/post comments(0)
AMD Socket AM4 is now an 8-year-old platform, since its debut back in 2016. AMD objectively went above and beyond for this platform, launching processors powered by the original "Zen," the refreshed "Zen+," the "Zen 2," and the Intel-beating "Zen… Go To Full Article

AMD Zen 5 Storms into Gaming Desktops with Ryzen 9000 "Granite Ridge" Processors

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AMD today announced its much awaited Ryzen 9000 series desktop processors. Built in the Socket AM5 package, and drop-in compatible with all current AM5 motherboards with a BIOS update, the processors are based on the new "Zen 5" CPU microarchitecture.… Go To Full Article

AMD Zen 5 Powered Ryzen AI 300 Series Mobile Processors Supercharge Next Gen Copilot+

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AMD today launched its Ryzen AI 300 series mobile processors, codenamed "Strix Point." These chips implement a combination of the AMD "Zen 5" microarchitecture for the CPU cores, the XDNA 2 architecture for its powerful new NPU, and the RDNA… Go To Full Article

AMD Computex Keynote Address Liveblog: Big Announcements

@ 2024/06/03 read/post comments(0)
We are live from Computex 2024 in Taipei, where AMD CEO Dr Lisa Su takes center-stage to announce what's next from the world of AMD. The company is expected to announce its new "Zen 5" CPU architecture powering new processors… Go To Full Article

GIGABYTE Joins COMPUTEX to Unveil Energy Efficiency and AI Acceleration Solutions

@ 2024/06/03 read/post comments(0)
Giga Computing, a subsidiary of GIGABYTE and an industry leader in AI servers and green computing, today announced its participation in COMPUTEX and unveiling of solutions tackling complex AI workloads at scale, as well as advanced cooling infrastructure that will… Go To Full Article

Boeing’s Starliner has two more chances this week to make its first crewed flight

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After yesterday’s launch of the first crewed Starliner mission was scrubbed, NASA, Boeing and ULA made the decision to wait a few days before making another attempt. Starliner was scheduled to finally lift off on Saturday afternoon after a series… Go To Full Article

The Apple Watch Series 9 is $100 off right now

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The newest Apple Watch is down to one of the best prices we’ve seen it go for yet, so if you’ve been thinking about upgrading, now would be the perfect time to do so. The 41mm Apple Watch Series 9… Go To Full Article

Apple’s third-gen AirPods are back on sale for $140

@ 2024/06/03 read/post comments(0)
You can get Apple’s third-generation AirPods for under $150 right now. In a deal on Amazon, the AirPods are back down to their record-low price of $140, a 17 percent discount. This model normally costs $170. The third-generation AirPods were… Go To Full Article

NVIDIA Announces Project G-Assist

@ 2024/06/03 read/post comments(0)
Imagine you're playing a game, you're stuck somewhere, don't know how to craft something, can't manage your inventory, or need to get out of some tricky puzzle. You normally pause and minimize your game, pull up a web-browser, and sift… Go To Full Article

NVIDIA Unveils New SFF-friendly Enthusiast GeForce RTX Graphics Card Standard

@ 2024/06/03 read/post comments(0)
NVIDIA has taken note of the upward-and-outward trend for enthusiast-segment GeForce RTX gaming graphics cards to be huge, and out of sight for small form-factor gaming PC builds. This can be a problem, as SFF gaming PC builds are confined… Go To Full Article

NVIDIA Brings AI Assistants to Life With GeForce RTX AI PCs

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NVIDIA today announced new NVIDIA RTX technology to power AI assistants and digital humans running on new GeForce RTX AI laptops. NVIDIA unveiled Project G-Assist—an RTX-powered AI assistant technology demo that provides context-aware help for PC games and apps. The… Go To Full Article

NVIDIA Supercharges Ethernet Networking for Generative AI

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NVIDIA today announced widespread adoption of the NVIDIA Spectrum -X Ethernet networking platform as well as an accelerated product release schedule. CoreWeave, GMO Internet Group, Lambda, Scaleway, STPX Global and Yotta are among the first AI cloud service providers embracing… Go To Full Article

NVIDIA Releases Digital Human Microservices

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NVIDIA today announced the general availability of NVIDIA ACE generative AI microservices to accelerate the next wave of digital humans, as well as new generative AI breakthroughs coming soon to the platform. Companies in customer service, gaming and healthcare are… Go To Full Article

ASUS Announces the ROG Ally X

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ASUS today announced the ROG Ally X, its ambitious new handheld game console that's a step up from the ROG Ally that the company launched last year. The ROG Ally X is powered by the same AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme… Go To Full Article

ASUS Extends ROG Ally Warranty to 2-year in North America

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ASUS announced that it has extended the warranty of its ROG Ally handheld game console (model: RC71L) in North America to 2 years. This would prove particularly useful for those intending to use the microSD card slot of the console,… Go To Full Article

The ASUS ROG Ally X improves on the original in all the right ways

@ 2024/06/03 read/post comments(0)
Now just to be clear, the Ally X isn’t a true sequel to the original, it’s more of a mid-cycle refresh similar to what Nintendo did for the Switch back in 2019. Except I’d argue ASUS has done more to… Go To Full Article

Crucial DDR5 Pro Overclocking 32GB 6000MHz CL36 Dual-Channel Kit Review

@ 2024/06/03 read/post comments(0)
Description: Crucial recently released their latest Pro Overclocking kit aimed towards people who are looking both for high compatibility and high performance and well, that’s exactly what I’ve been testing for the past week. Go To Full Article

Netflix’s animated Tomb Raider series now has a release date

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Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft is coming to Netflix on October 10. Netflix announced the release date today along with a new trailer, which finally gives us a slightly more in-depth look at what the series will be… Go To Full Article

Starliner’s first crewed flight gets scrubbed just before launch

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The first crewed launch of Boeing’s Starliner capsule has once again been called off, this time after an automatic hold was issued by the ground launch sequencer less than four minutes before liftoff. As a launch commentator explained during NASA’s… Go To Full Article

This tool unlocks Windows' AI-powered Recall feature for unsupported PCs

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During its Copilot AI and Surface event in May, Microsoft unveiled Recall, an AI-powered feature for Windows created to help you find anything you've ever looked at on your PC. The feature, Microsoft said, is exclusively available on the recently… Go To Full Article

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