Today I get my first ever look at an ASRock branded power supply branded as the ‘Phantom Gaming'. This power supply is fully modular, is 80 Plus Gold certified and ships with a comprehensive 10 year warranty. The ASRock OEM of choice for this unit is FSP, and we will take a closer look to see if the performance can match up to the high aspirations, later in the review.
ASRock do not seem to be messing around with the PG-1000G, their website has a lot of data on display such as the adoption of 100% Japanese capacitors, a high grade fluid dynamic bearing fan, a semi passive fan control mode, along with a 5V ‘Boost Mode'. For the interests of my sanity I will be referring to this power supply throughout this review as simply ‘PG-1000G'.
Product highlights:
80 Plus Gold Certified
Cybenetics GOLD and LAMBDA A Certified
ATX 3.1 & PCIe 5.1 Ready
Fully modular cable design
Native 12V-2×6 Connector Dual Colour Design with Tempguard
The first two entries in the modern Ninja Gaiden series are still considered decades after their original release as two of the best action games ever released and for very good reasons. With the depth of their combat mechanics, their high-speed action, and solid level design, the two games have aged rather well and still play great to this day. With the departure of Team Ninja's founder and series creator Tomonobu Itagaki, however, the franchise kind of lost itself, with a third entry in the series that required a revamped version to steer the course and provide an experience that, […]
Hot on the heels of the RTX 5090, today we can present our full review of Nvidia's RTX 5080. While still hugely expensive at £979/$999, this GPU is at least slightly more accessible than the RTX 50 series flagship given it comes in at roughly half the price. But does that mean the RTX 5080 is only half as fast? Today we assess raw performance, ray tracing, DLSS 4, power draw, efficiency and more in this in-depth analysis.
Timestamps
00:00 Intro
00:48 RTX 5080 specs
02:01 Test setup
03:49 Alan Wake 2
04:30 Black Myth: Wukong
05:01 Cyberpunk 2077
05:33 Final Fantasy XVI
06:06 Forza Horizon 5
06:38 Ghost of Tsushima
07:02 Horizon Forbidden West
07:26 The Last of Us Part 1
08:01 Plague Tale: Requiem
08:27 Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2
08:52 Starfield
09:21 Total War: Warhammer III
09:45 12-game average results
11:03 Cost per frame analysis
12:21 RT Alan Wake II
12:50 RT Black Myth: Wukong
13:15 RT Cyberpunk 2077
13:39 RT F1 24
14:03 RT Ratchet & Clank
14:28 RT Returnal
14:53 RT Shadow of the Tomb Raider
15:22 RT Star Wars Outlaws
15:44 RT 8-game average
17:13 DLSS 4 – Multi Frame Generation
19:46 AI & productivity benchmarks
21:02 Founders Edition design, thermals & acoustics
22:33 Power draw and efficiency
24:23 Closing thoughts
Launching at retail on January 30th, we're hearing that there will be slightly wider availability of the RTX 5080 than the RTX 5090, though it will certainly take at least a few weeks for supply to stabilise. But before you rush to try and buy one, you’ll want to know exactly what you're getting for the £979 asking price—so without further ado, let’s dive into the review.
RTX 5090
RTX 5080
RTX 4090
RTX 4080 Super
RTX 4080
Process
TSMC N4
TSMC N4
TSMC N4
TSMC N4
TSMC N4
SMs
170
84
128
80
76
CUDA Cores
21760
10752
16384
10240
9728
Tensor Cores
680
336
512
320
304
RT Cores
170
84
128
80
76
Texture Units
680
336
512
320
304
ROPs
176
112
176
112
112
GPU Boost Clock
2407 MHz
2617 MHz
2520 MHz
2550 MHz
2505 MHz
Memory Data Rate
28 Gbps
30 Gbps
21 Gbps
23 Gbps
22.4 Gbps
L2 Cache
98304 KB
65536 KB
73729 KB
65536 KB
65536 KB
Total Video Memory
32GB GDDR7
16GB GDDR7
24GB GDDR6X
16GB GDDR6X
16GB GDDR6X
Memory Interface
512-bit
256-bit
384-bit
256-bit
256-bit
Memory Bandwidth
1792 GB/Sec
960 GB/Sec
1008 GB/Sec
736 GB/Sec
716.8 GB/Sec
TGP
575W
360W
450W
320W
320W
First, a quick spec recap. Unlike the RTX 5090, which is built on the GB202 die, RTX 5080 uses smaller silicon as it is a full implementation of the GB203 die, measuring 378mm2. Comprised of 7 Graphics Processing Clusters (GPCs), each holds up to eight Texture Processing Clusters (TPC), with a total of 42. Each TPC is home to two Streaming Multiprocessors (SMs), giving us 84, and each SM still holds 256 CUDA Cores, meaning the RTX 5080 has a total of 10752 shaders. We also find 84 RT cores, 336 Tensor cores, 336 Texture Units, and 112 ROPs.
This time around, however, there's no node-shrink, and GB203 remains fabricated on TSMC's N4 node, as per the RTX 40-series. As such, rated clock speed is barely changed this generation, with the RTX 5080 rated at 2617MHz, compared to the RTX 4080 Super's 2550MHz boost.
The memory configuration is also fairly similar, but sports one key upgrade – GDDR7 memory. The RTX 5080 comes equipped with 16GB, running at 30Gbps, and that puts total memory bandwidth at 960 GB/s, a 30% increase over the RTX 4080 Super. L2 cache remains at 65MB.
Power draw has also increased, with the RTX 5080 sporting a 360W TGP. This is something we focus on closely in this review, using our enhanced GPU power testing methodology, so read on for our most detailed power and efficiency testing yet.
It's been two years since NVIDIA introduced its Ada Lovelace GPUs, kicking things off with the RTX 4090 and finishing up the initial lineup with the SUPER family At CES, the company unveiled its new RTX 50 "Blackwell" family which features a brand new architecture and several changes such as new cores, AI accelerators, new memory standards, and the latest video/display capabilities. Today, NVIDIA is releasing the second fastest card within its "RTX 50" portfolio, the GeForce RTX 5080. The GeForce RTX 5080 is a top-of-the-line graphics card, designed for enthusiast gamers, and features a price point of $999 US […]
Following on from our recent review of the Corsair RM1000e, today we take a look at the 850 watt version in the new range – the RM850e. This is another fully modular power supply with native 12v-2×6 connectors to power the latest graphics cards. These are not the Corsair flagship models so they come with a more limited 7 year warranty.
There are three power supplies in this new range, a 750w, 850w and 1000w unit. The 1000W supply scored well in our testing and you missed that review then head over HERE.
UK prices from Corsair directly indicate that only £10 price difference exists between the 750 watt and 850 watt models, while the 1000W model is £35 more expensive. As we previously mentioned, all models have a 7 year warranty in place which falls some way from the leading 12 years on some of the platinum models we have reviewed lately. This is one of the tradeoffs when you move down a companies product stack but for most people it will be fine.
Key Features:
Fully Modular PSU: Reliable and efficient low-noise power supply with fully modular cabling, so you only have to connect the cables your system build needs.
Cybenetics Gold-Certified: Steady power output at up to 90% efficiency, ensuring lower power consumption and cooler temperatures.
Native 12V-2×6 Connector: Power the latest high-end graphics cards out of the box – no adapter needed.
Intel® ATX 3.1 Certified: Compliant with the ATX 3.1 power standard, supporting PCIe 5.1 platform withstands 2x transient power excursions from the GPU.
Embossed Cables with Low-Profile Combs: Sleek, ultra-flexible embossed cables look great and make and connecting the RMe a breeze, even in tight spaces.
Keeps Quiet: A 120mm rifle bearing fan with a specially calculated fan curve keeps fan noise down, even when operating at full load.
105°C-Rated Capacitors: Delivers steady, reliable power and dependable electrical performance.
Modern Standby Compatible: Extremely fast wake-from-sleep times and better low-load efficiency.
Zero RPM Fan Mode: For near-silent operation at lower loads.
The Right Fit: Compact 140mm-long casing ensures an easy fit in modern enthusiast PC cases.
Resonant LLC Topology with DC-to-DC Conversion: Provides clean, consistent power and ensures better energy-efficiency across a wide range of loads.
Seven-Year Warranty: Your guarantee of reliable operation for peace of mind through multiple builds.
The Tiny SE webcam from OBSBOT brings clever tracking features, found on some of their much more expensive models, down to a more affordable price point. Offering 1080p video capture at up to 100fps, dual ISO and a stacked 1/2.8” sensor for £109 here in the UK, is this the camera to level up your content creation game?
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
00:33 Pricing
00:45 Tiny SE / operation / tracking
05:06 ‘Normal’ Lighting
05:41 Mic test
07:03 Software
09:33 Beauty Settings
10:31 Closing thoughts
It has been some time since we tested a be quiet! power supply, so today is quite exciting as we just received a sample of the new Power Zone 2 1000 watt unit. This power supply is a follow on from the original units which released back in 2013, which were incidentally the companies first single rail units. This new fully modular power supply has also adopted a semi passive cooling configuration. It also ships with a 10 year warranty. Time to dive in and see what else has changed.
We have appreciated be quiet! products over the years, they have a certain attention to detail and a focus on engineering quality. Not to say they always get it right, but generally they are a brand we would consider to be in the higher end of the quality bracket. Also, they tend to make some of the best fans on the market which helps massively with coolers and power supplies. This unit adopts one of their new Pure Wings 3 140mm fans.
There are three models in this new Power Zone 2 category. A 750 Watt, an 850 watt and a 1000 watt model. Retail availability of Power Zone 2 is scheduled for January 28th, at a recommended retail price of $189.90/€189.90/£179.99 (1000W), $169.90/€169.90/£159.99 (850W), or $149.90/€149.90/£139.99 (750W). More on this later in the review.
Power Zone 2 1000W Features:
80 Plus Platinum and Cybenetics Platinum efficiency.
Semi Passive zero RPM cooling.
Pure Wings 3 140mm fan.
90 degree angled 12V-2×6 connector and PCIe 5.1/ATX 3.1 compatibility.
Despite having been only a one-off, few games have managed to leave a lasting impact on video games as much as Shadow of the Colossus did. Its unique atmosphere and storytelling and the tense battles against the gigantic colossi have etched themselves in the hearts of any who had the pleasure of experiencing them, turning the game into something truly special that has yet to be replicated, and understandably so, as the game by Fumito Ueda is really one of a kind. The challenges coming with trying to attempt something unprecedented, however, did not stop Canada-based development studio Yellow Brick […]
Over the years, the Sniper Elite series emerged as one of the top stealth game series, and for good reason. With each new entry, developer Rebellion further refined the series' formula, providing players with more tools to sneak past enemies, who, in turn, have become smarter and more resourceful themselves, culminating with Sniper Elite 5, which introduced, besides more gameplay improvements, a new Invasion mode in the vein of the Souls series that allows players to "invade" another player's world. This mode considerably spiced up the experience, adding an element of unpredictability for those who enabled the optional invasion. With […]
If you are a regular viewer or reader of KitGuru you’ll know that we usually publish two or three review videos a week throughout the whole year. This might sound like quite an easy job but behind the scenes, things are not always so simple. Because of our thorough testing process, from time to time we find significant faults with products and things don’t quite go to plan. How the company deals with our feedback on issues can vary depending on the company in question – some react well, others not so much.
In our most recent video, we talk about how our intensive and thorough testing led us to find a significant fault with a new Fractal PC case due to launch at the end of the month. However, after presenting our feedback on the issue to Fractal, the company launched an investigation and cancelled the planned launch. We thought it was a great response from Fractal and it showed how valuable third party testing is for new products as the consumer will get a better product because of it.
KitGuru says: We have to commend Fractal for how it handled this issue. The company took our feedback on board, recognised the fault after mass production had started, and pulled the product from launch until it was satisfied that the quality met the usual standard that is expected of Fractal and its customers!
Announced back at CES 2025, Nvidia's RTX 50-series is here, built on the latest Blackwell architecture. First up for review is the new flagship, the RTX 5090, which hits the market at an eye-watering £1939/$1999. Packing in a total of 92.2 billion transistors, 21760 CUDA Cores and 32GB of GDDR7 memory, Nvidia claims that the RTX 5090 is ‘up to 2x' faster than the out-going RTX 4090, but is that really the case? And what's power consumption like given the rated 575W TGP? All that and more is covered in today's review…
Timestamps
00:00 Intro
00:49 RTX 5090 recap, pricing + specs
02:50 Test setup
04:31 Alan Wake 2
05:11 Black Myth: Wukong
05:47 Cyberpunk 2077
06:17 Final Fantasy XVI
06:42 Forza Horizon 5
07:11 Ghost of Tsushima
07:38 Horizon Forbidden West
08:05 The Last of Us Part 1
08:30 Plague Tale: Requiem
08:53 Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2
09:22 Starfield
09:50 Total War: Warhammer III
10:37 12-game average results
11:41 Cost per frame analysis
12:47 RT Alan Wake II
13:19 RT Black Myth: Wukong
13:47 RT Cyberpunk 2077
14:14 RT F1 24
14:45 RT Ratchet & Clank
15:07 RT Returnal
15:34 RT Shadow of the Tomb Raider
16:07 RT Star Wars Outlaws
16:33 RT 8-game average
17:31 DLSS 4 – new Transformer model
19:59 DLSS 4 – Multi Frame Generation
27:09 AI & productivity benchmarks
28:33 Closer look at the Founders Edition
29:44 Thermals & acoustics (with soundest)
31:31 Power draw and efficiency
33:33 Closing thoughts
If you missed the announcement earlier in the month, the Nvidia RTX 5090 is arriving as the first of four 50-series GPUs. The RTX 5080 is the next cab off the rank, launching on January 30th, while the RTX 5070 and RTX 5070 Ti are set to arrive some time next month. This review is firmly focused on the flagship SKU, though, and there is plenty to cover. We look at raster performance, ray tracing, new upgrades made to DLSS 4, alongside AI benchmarks, power, efficiency and more.
RTX 5090
RTX 4090
RTX 4080 Super
RTX 4080
RTX 4070 Ti Super
Process
TSMC N4
TSMC N4
TSMC N4
TSMC N4
TSMC N4
SMs
170
128
80
76
66
CUDA Cores
21760
16384
10240
9728
8448
Tensor Cores
680
512
320
304
264
RT Cores
170
128
80
76
66
Texture Units
680
512
320
304
264
ROPs
176
176
112
112
96
GPU Boost Clock
2407 MHz
2520 MHz
2550 MHz
2505 MHz
2610 MHz
Memory Data Rate
28 Gbps
21 Gbps
23 Gbps
22.4 Gbps
21 Gbps
L2 Cache
98304 KB
73729 KB
65536 KB
65536 KB
49152 KB
Total Video Memory
32GB GDDR7
24GB GDDR6X
16GB GDDR6X
16GB GDDR6X
16GB GDDR6X
Memory Interface
512-bit
384-bit
256-bit
256-bit
256-bit
Memory Bandwidth
1792 GB/Sec
1008 GB/Sec
736 GB/Sec
716.8 GB/Sec
672 GB/Sec
TGP
575W
450W
320W
320W
285W
First, a quick spec recap. The RTX 5090 is built on the new GB202 die, measuring 750mm2, though it's not quite a full implementation of the silicon. Instead we find a total of 11 Graphics Processing Clusters (GPCs), each holding up to eight Texture Processing Clusters (TPC), for a total of 85. Each TPC is home to two Streaming Multiprocessors (SMs), giving us 170, and each SM still holds 256 CUDA Cores, meaning the RTX 5090 has an eye-watering total of 21760 shaders. We also find 170 RT cores, 680 Tensor cores, 680 Texture Units, and 176 ROPs.
This time around, however, there's no node-shrink, and GB202 remains fabricated on TSMC's N4 node, as per the RTX 40-series. As such, rated clock speed is not increased this generation and is actually touted slightly below that of the RTX 4090, with the RTX 5090 delivering a rated 2407MHz boost clock, compared to its predecessor's 2520MHz boost.
The memory configuration has seen significant upgrades, though.The RTX 5090 now comes equipped with a super-wide 512-bit memory interface, paired with 32GB GDDR7 memory running at 28Gbps, and that puts total memory bandwidth at a staggering 1792 GB/s. L2 cache is also increased to 98MB, up from the 74MB of the RTX 4090.
Considering the large increases to die size and core count, but with no node shrink, it's perhaps unsurprising to see power draw has increased, this time boasting a 575W TGP. This is something we focus on closely in this review, using our enhanced GPU power testing methodology, so read on for our most detailed power and efficiency testing yet.
Despite having attained more success in recent years in the West following a long period of time when new entries in the series took years to hit North America and Europe or never did, Bandai Namco has been pretty conservative regarding remasters of older entries in the Tales series. Following the release of Tales of Vesperia: Definitive Edition, the Japanese publisher only teased that older games would be hitting modern gaming platforms and PC in the future, only recently revealing a full-blown initiative that will see the constant release of remasters. The first remaster spearheading this initiative is Tales of […]
Dynasty Warriors Origins provides a compact narrative from the Yellow Turban Rebellion up through the Battle of Chibi and the formation of the Three Kingdoms. While the amnesiac protagonist is about as interesting as a brick, his prowess to change the tide of battle is a true force to be reckoned with.
Despite being one of the longest-running JRPG series still active today, Falcom's Ys series started seeing some measure of success only recently, but this wasn't caused by an increase in the quality of newer entries in the series over the older ones, as Adol's adventures have always been extremely fun to play through and generally well-received by the dedicated fan base, with only a few exceptions. One of these exceptions is the third entry in the series, Wanderers from Ys, a game that wasn't as well received as the first two entries in the series due to the fact that […]
Using a projector for home theatre is the ultimate way of immersing yourself in the movies and games, and there is no better way than to do it on a big screen. However, there are several challenges one has to face when the screen is large and the room is well-lit. Perhaps, one of the apparent solutions to such a requirement is using a 4K projector with high brightness. One such projector is AWOL's Vision LTV-3500 PRO, which succeeds the LTV-3500, retaining most of the specs but bringing several new improvements, including Dolby Atmos. It's something that isn't made for […]
Typically, I don't do gacha games. The way they work just doesn't gel with me, as I don't want to get sucked in and end up spending money on it, especially when there are tons of other games that I can play where I don't need to spend money to get ahead or be better in the game. Luckily, Infinity Nikki's gacha system is pretty fair compared to some of the others on the market right now. For the most part, there isn't a bad thing I can say about Infinity Nikki, as it is much like the games I […]
While a pirate-themed setting is perfect for video games, titles that allow players to travel on the high seas in search of adventure and treasure are very difficult to come by nowadays. For this reason, Flint: Treasure of Oblivion by Savage Level caught the eye of more than a few players with its setting, story, and characters, as well as for its tactical gameplay, which combines a somewhat straightforward turn-based combat system with features lifted from trading card games, with a sprinkle of tabletop RPGs features on top, such as visible die rolls for attacks and defense. While all of […]
Something different than a gaming headset arrived at my doorstep recently - a full desktop gaming sound system from manufacturer OXS. Established in 2021, OXS is dedicated to providing gamers with a comprehensive gaming audio experience, and delivers, alongside home cinema products, audio solutions for gaming. Products include the Storm G2 wireless headset, the Thunder Lite compact gaming soundbar, and the Thunder Pro soundbar. I was given the opportunity the test the latter, complete with the unique satellite neck speaker. Inside the box 1x Main Soundbar 1x Neck Speaker (USB-A Dongle and USB-C Charging Cable included) 1x Dongle Adapter User […]
Après avoir insufflé un vent de fraîcheur au jeu en ligne, la plus grosse surprise de 2024 revient fort pour amorcer son premier anniversaire. Avec Omens of Tyranny, le tout nouvel acte dans une guerre galactique qui fait rage depuis des mois, Helldivers 2 s’offre en quelque sorte une seconde naissance....
Intel entered the discrete graphics card market two years ago with its Alchemist architecture. The launch was highly anticipated, as the company entered a market dominated by NVIDIA and AMD for decades. But not everything went as planned. Intel's Arc A-series "Alchemist" graphics cards launched after much delay & even a delayed launch couldn't help the blue team's case as it was plagued with severe driver issues, software problems, and general gaming issues. This left a sour note in the minds of folks who had been waiting to see what Intel had to offer. Following the launch, there were several […]
In 2022, CD Projekt Red announced a remake of the first entry in The Witcher franchise was in the works at developer Fool’s Theory, to which many fans replied, “Who the heck are Fool’s Theory?” The Polish developer has actually been around for a while. They made the interesting sandbox cRPG Seven: The Days Long Gone, although that happened seven years ago. Since then, they have mostly supported other big projects like Baldur’s Gate 3 and Silent Hill 2. Earlier in 2024, Fool's Theory finally released a new title called The Thaumaturge, an isometric RPG set in early-20th-century Warsaw. The […]
Despite some of its shortcomings, such as the excessive amount of busywork for quests, guild development, and other mechanics that dragged the experience down, the first proper adaptation of Fairy Tail in JRPG form developed by Gust managed to be rather successful, mostly thanks to the faithful rendition of the charming characters created by Hiro Mashima. Still, no one expected the game to receive a sequel, so its announcement earlier this year came as a complete surprise. Adapting the Alvarez Arc, the seventeenth and final story arc of the main series, Fairy Tail 2 also attempts to address the most […]
When it comes to Mini PCs, Geekom is a name that most of you will be familiar with as they offer a wide range of solutions based on AMD and Intel hardware. We have covered a range of Mini PCs in the last couple of years featuring the latest and greatest solutions from each CPU vendor and their latest high-end design is now available in the form of the GT1 MEGA AI, a powerful and compact machine that packs a 16 core Core Ultra 9 185H. The PC retails for a price of $989 US so let's see how it […]
Fans of Indiana Jones haven't exactly been swimming in great new entries for many years now. The adventure franchise was created by George Lucas in the eighties with three highly successful movies. Then, all those who loved the scruffy but charming professor of archaeology portrayed by Harrison Ford had to wait for nearly twenty years to get Kingdom of the Crystal Skull. It wasn't until last year that another sequel, Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, was released. It featured Harrison Ford's final appearance, and the reception wasn't nearly as great as the previous installments. Gamers have recently suffered […]
Connexion
