Patriot has expanded the Viper lineup with a new series under the Elite brand. Aimed at budget-conscious builders, this 32 GB DDR5-7000 kit is designed for Intel users and includes three XMP profiles to maximize compatibility. Join us as we test this memory and see how it compares to the competition!
If you want a matching motherboard for a white PC build, it doesn’t get much better than Gigabyte’s Ice series. Coming in at under $200, the B850 Eagle WiFi7 Ice is reasonably priced, but will the small heatsinks let it down, and has Gigabyte cut any other corners?
Compared to the K1NG 4K Pro, differences are found under the hood on the ambidextrous K1NG Ultra. The sensor has been upgraded to PixArt's PAW3950, 8000 Hz polling is supported in both wired and wireless operation, and different Huano switches are used for the main buttons, all wrapped into a 51 g package.
The CRYORIG C5 Cu features an innovative design with its vapor chamber base, providing dependable performance in a truly compact form factor, even featuring ARGB. For small form factor enthusiasts aiming to maximize every inch of space, it has the potential to be a standout solution.
Metal Gear Solid Delta is a remake of the 2004 hit, with new graphics based on Unreal Engine 5. In our performance review, we examine its graphical fidelity, VRAM usage, and how well it runs on a variety of modern GPUs.
The Sandisk WD Blue SN5100 is the fastest QLC SSD that we've ever tested, offering performance similar to the Samsung 980 Pro, Kingston KC3000 and Lexar NM790. Thanks to the new generation of flash chips, sustained writes are better than on any other QLC drive, but still fall behind modern TLC offerings.
Corsair's newest display, the Xeneon Edge, isn't a traditional monitor—it's a 14.5-inch, 32:9 touchscreen companion primarily designed for widgets, system monitoring, media controls, and more. Corsair built it to be just as suitable for mounting inside a PC case as it is for external use in a variety of orientations.
With increased competition in the Mini-ITX motherboard market, ASUS has the most expensive B850 option out there. If your budget is $300 or below, is this still the top-dog of small form factor motherboards or are cheaper options more attractive?
The Luca L70 is the first entry into the high-end case market by TRYX. Priced at $250 it enters the ring to duke it out with other spacious boutique cases that also sport custom tooling and design. The Luca L70 certainly looks right at home, but let's find out if it can deliver on the functionality side of things.
Based on the Zowie ZA13 shape, the ambidextrous Inca weighs no more than 43 g, and comes with PixArt's PAW3950 sensor, Omron optical main button switches, and 8000 Hz wireless polling, with the option for convenient configuration through a web driver.
With its well-rounded package, the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 15IRH10 can be a solid companion for daily use. However, this Intel-powered variant is overshadowed by the AMD model, which delivers notably better CPU and iGPU performance but comes at a higher price.
If you're looking for a $200 microATX motherboard with modern features and the ability to handle AMD's latest flagship CPUs, this TUF model could be the board for you. But does it do enough to beat the competition and will it leave you wanting in a few years?
The Sharkoon VK4 ARGB comes equipped with four PWM-controlled ARGB fans, interfaced with a fully-fledged PWM hub and capable ARGB controller. Being just big enough to allow for all but the largest GPUs, it could be the perfect case for your next build.
The ADATA XPG Mars 980 Blade 2 TB is the most affordable PCI-Express 5.0 drive on the market, selling for $170. Being built on the Silicon Motion SM2508 controller it offers better energy efficiency than SSDs using Phison's E26, which helps with thermal throttling, too.
The Gamdias CHIONE P5 360 offers a compelling mix of performance, build quality, and features. It comes with a well-executed IPS Display and ARGB lighting, coupled with strong performance on AMD platforms, making it a formidable competitor to pricier competition.
ASUS aims to dominate the competition for the same price as a trio of competing boards, each with its own strengths and weaknesses. Refreshingly competitive in terms of price for an ASUS board, can it also match the others in terms of features and performance?
Unlike the ROG Keris II Ace, the 62 g, right-handed ergonomic ROG Keris II Origin comes with hot-swappable mechanical main button switches. ASUS's AimPoint Pro sensor, extensive RGB lighting, and up to 192 hours of battery life using Bluetooth, or up to 127 hours using 2.4 GHz wireless are present as well.
The TerraMaster F4 SSD is the most compact NAS we've tested to date, featuring an exclusively M.2 SSD drive setup, which could be ideal if you need to carry a lot of data around with you.
The PA401 embodies the most compact of the ASUS ProArt series cases, while still geared towards the creative professional. With heavy branding alongside wood elements the PA401 manages to integrate many pleasant and functional surprises to make life easier—both when assembling the unit as well as in daily use.
ASUS and Noctua—two market leaders—have joined forces to release the new GeForce RTX 5080 Noctua OC Edition. Our testing confirms it’s the quietest RTX 5080 you can buy, with the most powerful cooling solution on the market. However, it comes with a hefty price tag of $1,500.
We take a look at a 100% local AI workflow using Blender, Flux, and NVIDIA tools. NIMs and Blueprints simplify the initial setup, letting you focus on results. You can generate high-quality images from simple 3D scenes, all without sharing data or relying on cloud services.
Mafia: The Old Country is set in Sicily around the early 20th century, focusing on organized crime, family conflict, and power struggles, within a historical setting. In our performance review, we examine its graphical fidelity, VRAM usage, and how well it runs on a variety of modern GPUs.
Battlefield 6 is shaping up to be a huge hit. This weekend’s Open Beta gave us the chance to benchmark the game's performance on a variety of GPUs. Results in our review confirm, Battlefield 6 is extremely well optimized and runs great on virtually all hardware.
MSI’s GeForce RTX 5080 Expert OC is a custom-design, factory-overclocked model built with a sleek all-metal cooler shroud and backplate, reminiscent of NVIDIA’s Founders Edition. Its through-flow cooling achieves good temperatures with solid noise levels, at reasonable cost.