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Audio

Ask the Experts: Issues with new Xiaomi Mi AirDots stuttering, what's wrong?

April 11, 2020 | Ask the Experts: Manaav from New Zealand is facing issues with his Xiaomi Mi AirDots stuttering, we try to help.

Ask the Experts: Best gaming headset with a budget of $70-$90?

April 3, 2020 | Ask the Experts: Sayai from Indonesia has a budget of up to $90 and wants to know the best gaming headset for his money.

Ask the Experts: Which add-on sound card should I pick for my new PC build?

February 9, 2020 | Ask the Experts: Joey wants to know which sound card he should pick for his new PC.

Ask the Experts: What do you recommend for a good headset with microphone built in?

January 7, 2020 | Ask the Experts: Howard is on the hunt for a quality headset for around the $200 mark.

TweakTown's Best Reviewed Audio Products of 2015

December 20, 2015 | We take a look back at the best performing TweakTown reviewed products of 2015 across all audio platforms.

Ask the Experts: HDMI audio output not working with fresh install of Windows 8 and Intel HD graphics, please help!

October 30, 2012 | Windows 8's shipping driver for Intel HD graphics has issues with HDMI audio output, here's a fix.

TweakTown's 2010 Mid Year Audio Roundup

June 14, 2010 | 2010 has already brought us an interesting array of new audio products & ideas. Today we consolidate and look back at some of the standout items.

Dolby Labs Interviewed Regarding PC Audio

July 21, 2009 | Our audiophile James interviews Devon Bergman of Dolby Labs' PC segment to discuss the company's involvement with regard to PC audio.

HyperSonic Sound (HSS) Technology - Reinventing Sound

July 15, 2009 | It's not every day that a new technology comes along which promises to change our day to day lives profoundly, but today is one of those days.

TweakTown's 2009 Mid Year Audio Roundup

June 20, 2009 | So far this year we have seen an interesting array of new audio products & ideas. Today we consolidate & look back at some of the standout items.

Cases, Cooling & PSU

AORUS WATERFORCE X II coolers bring style and performance to the PC gaming experience

August 30, 2024 | AORUS WATERFORCE X II all-in-one liquid coolers from GIGABYTE bring exceptional performance and effortless style to any computer build.

Power all your gaming needs with MSI's ATX 3.0 and PCIe 5 range of PSUs

July 12, 2023 | Whether you're building a budget rig to get into PC gaming or a high-end beast, MSI's new range of power supplies has you covered now and in the future.

AORUS AP1200PM 80 PLUS Platinum Digital Power Supply Preview

May 20, 2022 | We go hands-on with the new AORUS AP1200PM 80 PLUS Platinum Digital PSU which has quite a few surprises lined up for you.

Ask the Experts: My PC with AIO Liquid Cooler keeps overheating, what's the problem?

April 6, 2022 | Ask the Experts: Angel has a Vetroo V360 AIO Liquid Cooler which keeps overheating the CPU - we try and help with the problem.

TweakTown Chassis Testing and Methodology 2021

March 12, 2021 | TweakTown gets a new chassis test system for 2021! Grab a drink and find out how and why we test the way we do right here.

Ask the Experts: Which AIO CPU cooler is recommended for use with AMD's Ryzen 9 3900X?

August 3, 2020 | Ask the Experts: Evan wants to know which all-in-one CPU liquid cooler we recommend for the AMD Ryzen 9 3900X processor.

Ask the Experts: Which replacement CPU cooler will fit the HP Omen Obelisk gaming PC?

July 19, 2020 | Ask the Experts: Jimmy is looking at replacing the CPU cooler in his HP Omen Obelisk and wants to know which one will fit.

Ask the Experts: How do I connect the cooling fans to the NZXT Kraken X53?

June 4, 2020 | Ask the Experts: Giovanni from Italy is having some trouble figuring out how to connect the cooling fans to his new NZXT Kraken X53.

TweakTown's 2020 CPU Cooler Testing and Methodology

June 2, 2020 | TweakTown gets a new CPU cooler test system! Find out how and why we test the way we do.

Ask the Experts: Best CPU cooler replacement for HP Omen Obelisk?

April 15, 2020 | Ask the Experts: Ashley from the USA wants to know which CPU cooler replacement he should buy for his HP Omen Obelisk.

Computer Systems

ASUS's new AI NUC range delivers compact versatility and cutting-edge performance

October 5, 2024 | Embrace the power of generative AI for productivity, entertainment, and more, in the latest range of AI NUC Mini PCs from ASUS. Learn more here.

Train and Run Your Own AI with GIGABYTE AI TOP

July 22, 2024 | Train, customize, and fine-tune powerful generative AI models with GIGABYTE's groundbreaking AI TOP utility and AI TOP hardware. Here's the full details!

Everything you need to know about the latest ASUS NUC Mini PCs - NUC 14 Pro and ROG NUC

April 7, 2024 | With massive gen-on-gen performance gains, the line-up of ASUS NUC Mini PCs has something for everyone - from businesses to creators to gamers.

Ask the Experts: Is Intel's Core i5-12600KF processor a good CPU for a gaming PC?

July 5, 2022 | Ask the Experts: Jeff is a first time gaming PC builder and wants to know if the Intel Core i5-12600KF is a good choice or not.

Ask the Experts: What upgrades should I consider for smoother gameplay in Star Citizen?

May 27, 2022 | Ask the Experts: Jayson wants to know what PC upgrades he should consider for smoother gameplay performance with Star Citizen.

Ask the Experts: Which should I pick - the ASUS ROG GA15DK or Alienware Aurora R10?

May 24, 2022 | Ask the Experts: Alex has the choice between the ASUS ROG Strix GA15DK or Alienware Aurora R10, and we help decide which is best.

Ask the Experts: Can I upgrade my HP Pavilion P6000 PC to improve gaming performance?

August 30, 2021 | Ask the Experts: Dave is wondering how much he can upgrade his HP Pavilion P6000 series PC to improve gaming performance.

Ask the Experts: What parts or gaming PC should I buy to hit 120+ FPS in Apex Legends?

August 29, 2021 | Ask the Experts: Ishan from the UK is curious to know what gaming PC or parts he should buy for a solid gaming experience in Apex.

Ask the Experts: My computer is freezing while playing Warzone, what's wrong with it?

August 16, 2021 | Ask the Experts: Jason is having trouble with his gaming PC and Warzone randomly freezing and crashing - we try to help out.

Ask the Experts: Having trouble getting display output from new Ryzen 5 gaming PC build

May 2, 2021 | Ask the Experts: Rayne is having trouble getting any display output to his monitor on his newly build AMD Ryzen 5 gaming PC build.

CPUs, Chipsets & SoCs

AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 "Strix Point" APU: Windows 11 23H2 vs. 24H2

September 2, 2024 | AMD's new Zen 5 (and even Zen 4 and other processors) get a MAJOR performance boost with the new Windows 11 update. Let's dive into some benchmarks!

What is a Copilot+ PC? Do you need an AI PC? Should you buy one?

July 29, 2024 | The Copilot+ PC and AI PC era is here, but there is a BIG difference with Qualcomm, AMD, and Intel CPUs. We're here to help you out.

AMD Ryzen 7000 series "Zen 4" CPUs: Everything You Need To Know

September 1, 2022 | AMD's next-gen Ryzen 7000 series "Zen 4" CPUs are here: Ryzen 9 7950X, Ryzen 9 7900X, Ryzen 7 7700X, and Ryzen 5 7600X ready to rock and roll on AM5.

Ask the Experts: Which CPU upgrade should I consider from the AMD Ryzen 5 2600X?

May 31, 2022 | Ask the Experts: Anthony is looking at upgrading his AMD Ryzen 5 2600X CPU to something better. We offer our advice on the topic.

Ask the Experts: What's the best AMD CPU I can pair with the MSI B450 Max motherboard?

September 7, 2021 | Ask the Experts: Dane wants to upgrade his PC and wants to know the best AMD CPU he can add to his MSI B450 Max motherboard.

Intel Core i7-11700K vs AMD Ryzen 7 3800X: 1080p, 1440p and 4K gaming

May 12, 2021 | Intel's new Core i7-11700K gets tested against AMD's Ryzen 7 3800X at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K -- how does it compare? Let's find out.

Ask the Experts: Should I buy an AMD Ryzen 5 1500X or Intel Core i3 10th Gen CPU?

January 20, 2021 | Ask the Experts: Shah from Pakistan is weighing up whether to buy an AMD Ryzen 5 1500X or Intel Core i3 10th Gen processor.

Ask the Experts: Intel i9-10900K CPU + $400 cash for my ZOTAC RTX 3070 - good trade?

January 15, 2021 | Ask the Experts: Tao got offered an Intel i9-10900K and $400 for his ZOTAC RTX 3070 and wants to know if it's a good trade or not.

Ask the Experts: Should I buy an Intel Core i5 9600K or a 10th-gen Core CPU for gaming?

November 12, 2020 | Ask the Experts: Kevin is having trouble deciding if he should buy an Intel Core i5 9600K or 10th-gen Core CPU for his gaming PC.

Ask the Experts: Which AMD Ryzen CPU should I buy and should I buy a CPU now or wait?

September 26, 2020 | Ask the Experts: Navin has already bought a GIGABYTE B450 DS3H and wants to know if he should buy an AMD CPU now or later.

Displays & Projectors

Exploring the stunning ASUS 3rd Gen ROG OLED Range - Game Changing Monitors

October 23, 2024 | From competitive performance to cinematic bliss, 3rd Gen ROG OLED displays from ASUS are a game changer, figuratively and literally.

ASUS OLED Premium Care defends the ROG Swift OLED PG32UCDM gaming monitor from burn-in

February 16, 2024 | ASUS has kicked off its three-year warranty for its OLED gaming monitors by announcing the availability of the new ROG Swift OLED PG32UCDM.

OLED displays are incredible for gaming, with ASUS OLED technology leading the pack

October 19, 2023 | With Custom Heatsink technology, Intelligent Voltage Optimization, and Uniform Brightness, ASUS OLED displays bring innovative features to the table.

Ask the Experts: What's the best way to switch monitors between work PC and home PC?

April 11, 2022 | Ask the Experts: Tim wants to know how he can switch multiple monitors between his work PC and home PC - we try and assist.

ASUS ROG Strix XG43UQ First Impressions: Yeah, You Want This Monitor

May 27, 2021 | The new flagship ASUS ROG Strix XG43UQ gaming monitor is here, rocking the new HDMI 2.1 connectivity and offering up to 4K 144Hz.

Ask the Experts: Refresh rates vs. FPS, what is better for optimal gaming experience?

January 21, 2021 | Ask the Experts: Petros from Canada has some questions surrounding refresh rates and frames per second, which we try to clear up.

Ask the Experts: What monitor should I consider to pair with NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080?

December 3, 2020 | Ask the Experts: Brady from Australia has build a new high-end gaming PC and wants some advice on which monitor to buy to suit it.

Ask the Experts: What monitor config is best for 1440p and what GPU should I buy?

October 13, 2020 | Ask the Experts: Anthony wants our opinion on which gaming monitor he should buy for 1440p and also what GPU he should consider.

Ask the Experts: Which monitor for my rig? 24-inch 1080p 144Hz or 27-inch 1440p 144Hz?

May 12, 2020 | Ask the Experts: Detto wants to know which gaming monitor would be best for his computer.

Ask the Experts: Budget gaming monitor selection, BenQ GW2283 or LG 22mk430h?

October 12, 2019 | Ask the Experts: Lee is after our opinion on which budget gaming monitor to pick between a BenQ and LG model.

Gaming

How NVIDIA RTX AI technology is pushing PC gaming forward

October 2, 2024 | From DLSS to Frame Generation, RTX Remix, and Digital Humans powered by NVIDIA ACE technology, AI is changing the way we play games.

Analysis: Why the Sony PlayStation 5 Pro console costs $700

October 2, 2024 | Why is Sony charging $700 for its new PS5 5 Pro console? In a phrase: profit maximization. Here's a closer look at the trends leading up to the Pro's cost.

NVIDIA GeForce RTX Interview: Black Myth Wukong, Half-Life 2, DLSS, RTX Remix, and more

September 9, 2024 | Here's the highlights from our extensive interview with Jacob Freeman, NVIDIA's GeForce Evangelist, from the TT Show's 50th episode.

The Best-Looking PC Games to Play in 2024

September 2, 2024 | With powerful PC hardware and cutting-edge tech like ray-tracing, DLSS, and Frame Generation, we take a look at the best-looking games to play.

First-Person Shooter documentary review: Chronicle of Carnage

July 20, 2023 | First-Person Shooter is an exciting thrill ride of a documentary that explores and chronicles the earliest history of gaming's most lucrative genre.

Marvel's Spider-Man Remastered Benchmarked: 8K with DLSS 2.4 + FSR 2.0

August 23, 2022 | Marvel's Spider-Man Remastered on the PC is a masterpiece of PC port, now tested at the glorious 8K resolution with NVIDIA DLSS 2.0 and FSR 2.0 benched.

EzBench Benchmark Benchmarked: UE5 + Ray Tracing + 8K Textures

May 19, 2022 | EzBench Benchmark is a free download on Steam: based on Unreal Engine 5, with ray tracing and 8K textures it'll CRUSH your GPU.

Forza Horizon 5 Benchmarked: 1080p, 1440p, 4K Test Driven

April 13, 2022 | Forza Horizon 5 is here, with the PC version of the game looking pretty damn beautiful -- let's see how it performs with GPUs.

Cyberpunk 2077 Benchmarked, Again: This Time, With Ray Tracing + DLSS

April 1, 2022 | Cyberpunk 2077's new v1.5 update includes a built-in benchmark, so we enabled ray tracing and DLSS and re-ran out graphics cards.

Cyberpunk 2077 Benchmarked, Again: v1.5 Update With Built-In Benchmark

February 28, 2022 | Cyberpunk 2077's latest update adds an awesome built-in benchmark, and lets you stress test your PC like Crysis should've.

Laptops

First Look: Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024 Edition) Gaming Laptop

October 31, 2024 | Join us as we dive in and take a quick look at the new Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024 Edition) Gaming Laptop from Acer. It could be one worth considering.

AI PC Processors: The future laptop CPU battle of AMD, Intel, and Qualcomm

September 6, 2024 | The AI PC processor battle is forming: AMD Ryzen AI 300 "Strix Point" vs. Intel Core Ultra 200V "Lunar Lake" vs. Qualcomm Snapdragon X.

Dell XPS 16 (2024) AI Laptop Experience: Premium Powerhouse, Gorgeous OLED

August 22, 2024 | The Dell XPS 16 (2024) laptop is a premium laptop from the second you open it up, powerful performance, all USB-C design, and a gorgeous 90Hz OLED display.

XPG Xenia 15 Gaming Laptop Preview - An Early Look

September 22, 2021 | XPG was kind enough to give us an exclusive early look at its upcoming gaming laptop, the Xenia 15. Let's check it out right here.

Ask the Experts: Can I add an extra SSD to my Lenovo Legion 5i laptop?

September 6, 2021 | Ask the Experts: Anthony wants to know if he can add a 1TB M.2 SSD in the secondary slot without losing performance - we help out.

Ask the Experts: Improving performance of the ASUS TUF Gaming FX505 for productivity

March 21, 2021 | Ask the Experts: Shraddha wants to know how to tweak the performance of his ASUS TUF Gaming FX505 laptop for better productivity.

Ask the Experts: What's the best gaming laptop for MMORPG, Lenovo Y540 or ASUS TUF?

March 8, 2021 | Ask the Experts: Andrew is deciding whether to buy an ASUS or Lenovo gaming laptop for MMORPG games. We try to help him out.

GIGABYTE AORUS 15P (Comet Lake) Gaming Laptop Deep Dive

September 26, 2020 | GIGABYTE's AORUS 15P gaming laptop based on the Intel Comet Lake platform gets fully investigated. Join us for a close look!

Ask the Experts: FPS drops with Lenovo Y520-15IKBN laptop, what could be the issue?

September 14, 2020 | Ask the Experts: Edy is experiencing issues with FPS gaming drops on his Lenovo Y520-15IKBN laptop, we try to help him out.

GIGABYTE AORUS 15G (Comet Lake) Gaming Laptop Deep Dive

July 20, 2020 | We get down and dirty with GIGABYTE's AORUS 15G (Intel Comet Lake based) gaming laptop. Join us as we explore what it's all about.

Mobile Devices

Apple Intelligence - a full breakdown of Apple's AI features in iOS 18.1

October 30, 2024 | Apple has officially rolled out Apple Intelligence to its iPhone, iPad, and Mac users, enabling refined writing, notification summaries, and more.

Samsung Galaxy S20 Smartphones: Everything You Need To Know

February 11, 2020 | Samsung's new Galaxy S20 smartphones are here: 8K video, 120Hz display, 5G connectivity, and SO much more.

Google's new Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL smartphones detailed

October 5, 2017 | Google unveils their new Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL smartphones and we go into detail about them right here.

Samsung Galaxy Note 7 - Is Bigger Always Better?

August 24, 2016 | Samsung kills the Apple iPhone 7 Plus before it was even released with their new Galaxy Note 7 smartphone.

Apple's new iPhone 6S, iPad Pro, iOS 9, and Pencil Explained

September 11, 2015 | Apple got the attention of many tech consumers again this week as it announced its new iPhones, iPad Pro, iOS 9, Pencil, and more. Here's our overview.

LG G4 vs. Samsung Galaxy S6 edge - The Battle of Android

June 30, 2015 | If you thought the Galaxy S6 was the only high-end Android out right now, the G4 is here to show you the removeable battery and SD card slot aren't gone.

BlackBerry Passport Smartphone Unboxing + First Impressions

December 2, 2014 | The first 24 hours with the new BlackBerry Passport have been... interesting, weird, wide, different, surprising, strange, and did I mention weird?

Smartphone Showdown - Galaxy S5, Note 3, Xperia Z2, G3 and Nexus 5

October 28, 2014 | We pit five of the best phones on the market against one another, in a battle of the flagship Android smartphone showdown. Who takes the benchmark crown?

Apple iPhone 6 Plus Smartphone Unboxing & First Impressions

October 17, 2014 | After years of not touching an iPhone, the 6 Plus is here, and after a few hours playing with Apple's largest phone yet, here's what I think about it.

Ask the Experts: Which smartphone should I buy? Sony Xperia Z2, LG G3 or Galaxy S5?

July 22, 2014 | Akshay wants to buy a new smartphone, but wants some help deciding between Samsung, LG and Sony's latest handsets.

Motherboards

ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Hero - Easy DIY, Cutting-Edge Features, and Next-Level Performance

October 3, 2024 | ASUS's new ROG Crosshair X870E Hero and X870 motherboards for AMD Ryzen blend incredible performance with DIY simplicity and cutting-edge features.

GIGABYTE X870 and X870E AORUS Motherboards - Cutting-Edge Performance and DIY-Friendly Design

September 30, 2024 | GIGABYTE's new AORUS X870 and X870 AMD socket AM5 motherboards offer cutting-edge AI-powered OC, impressive features, and a DIY-Friendly design.

GIGABYTE Motherboards Make Building a PC Simple, Fast, and EZ

June 27, 2024 | GIGABYTE's AMD AM5 X670, B650, and Intel Z790 gaming motherboards simplify the installation process and make upgrading a breeze. Learn more here!

GIGABYTE Motherboards and Wi-Fi 7, a Game Changer for PC Gaming and Streaming

June 26, 2024 | Wi-Fi 7 is here, a game changer for wireless networks at home. And it's a key feature of GIGABYTE's latest and greatest motherboards. Learn more!

Supermicro SuperO C9Z590-CGW Motherboard Detailed

May 21, 2021 | Supermicro's SuperO Z590 C9Z590-CGW packs high-level connectivity with old-school motherboard design. Let's dig in and learn more!

Ask the Experts: What's the best AMD motherboard for under $200 for Ryzen 3200G CPU?

January 24, 2021 | Ask the Experts: Lamont is curious about an AMD motherboard upgrade for his Ryzen 3200G, but we suggest a CPU upgrade instead.

Ask the Experts: Which CPU and motherboard should I pick for best future upgradability?

December 21, 2020 | Ask the Experts: Sebastien wants to know which CPU and motherboard he should pick for best future upgradability over three years.

Ask the Experts: Which motherboard should I buy for AMD Ryzen 9 3900X overclocking?

June 30, 2020 | Ask the Experts: Tomas wants to know which board he should consider for overclocking the AMD Ryzen 9 3900X CPU.

Ask the Experts: What's the best CPU and GPU for the MSI B450 Tomahawk Max motherboard?

May 16, 2020 | Ask the Experts: David wants to know the best GPU and CPU for his MSI B450 Tomahawk Max motherboard.

Ask the Experts: Best motherboard for AMD Ryzen 9 3900X and Corsair 3600MHz RAM?

April 22, 2020 | Ask the Experts: Leo from the UK wants to know what motherboard to buy to pair with his new Ryzen 9 3900X CPU and Corsair RAM.

Networking

ASUS Wi-Fi 7 routers push the boundary of wireless speed with AI-powered optimization

October 7, 2024 | Wi-Fi 7 is here, and ASUS is leading the charge in offering cutting-edge routers and mesh systems for all users. Join us as we see what ASUS has on offer.

ASUS routers deliver speed and reliability, but the added value is the real winner

September 28, 2023 | With advanced security features, parental controls, mesh technology, VPN, and game-ready tools all available, ASUS routers go beyond getting you connected.

Extendable Routers: Benefits of Wi-Fi 6 and DIY mesh platforms like ASUS AiMesh

February 8, 2023 | We discuss the benefits of building your own ASUS mesh network with the RT-AX3000 and RT-AX55 routers, including cost savings and why Wi-Fi 6 is better!

Ask the Experts: Issues with Intel AX201 Wi-Fi module compatibility and ASUS Z490

September 10, 2020 | Ask the Experts: Timmy is having issues getting his Intel AX201 Wi-Fi module to work with his ASUS Prime Z490-P motherboard.

Ask the Experts: Will the Killer 1650x Wi-Fi Key E module work with the ASUS Z490-A?

August 11, 2020 | Ask the Experts: Ryan wants to know if the Killer 1650x Wi-Fi M.2 Key E module will work with the ASUS Z490-A motherboard.

A look at Dell CinemaStream powered by Smartbyte

May 29, 2020 | We take a look at Dell CinemaStream powered by Smartbyte, and how it provides a more powerful way to connect and monitor your networking.

Ask the Experts: Are there better wireless mesh solutions than the NETGEAR Orbi Pro?

February 18, 2020 | Ask the Experts: Erik recently bought a NETGEAR Orbi Pro, but wants to know if there are better wireless options out there.

Ask the Experts: Which m.2 Key E slot Wi-Fi card should on my new system?

November 12, 2019 | Ask the Experts: Kevin wants to know which m.2 Key E slot Wi-Fi card he should buy for his new system.

Ask the Experts: What's the best option for PCIe Wi-Fi cards at the moment?

August 8, 2019 | Ask the Experts: James from the USA asks us about PCIe wireless networking cards and what to buy, Tyler answers.

ASRock Multi-Gigabit Performance: 10GbE/5GbE/2.5G Networking

February 14, 2019 | Motherboard manufacturers ditch gigabit for faster network performance.

Peripherals

Secretlab SoftWeave: Gaming Chairs Go Next-Gen

October 8, 2018 | Secretlab unveils their new SoftWeave series, their first custom made fabric and first-ever non-leather chair.

AZIO MK Retro Classic Typewriter Keyboard Preview

July 30, 2017 | We preview AZIO's MK Retro Classic typewriter backlit mechanical keyboard which only has nine days left in its Indiegogo campaign.

ROCCAT's Power-Grid for Android - Control your PC from smartphone

December 13, 2013 | ROCCAT's new Power-Grid app for Android is pretty impressive on paper, but will it stand up to TweakTown standards? Let's check it out in detail.

Four-way Gaming Mouse Roundup: G9X, XAI, Abyssus and SideWinder X8

May 19, 2010 | We pit four of the best names in gaming mice; Logitech, SteelSeries, Razer and Microsoft to see who can deliver the best all-round gaming weapon.

Microsoft SideWinder X6 Gaming Keyboard

October 15, 2008 | Microsoft continues down the path of the dark side with an all new gaming series keyboard.

Microsoft Explorer Mini Mouse with BlueTrack

October 12, 2008 | Tiny mice for tiny hands? Not so with Microsoft's latest laptop accessory.

The Perfect Razer Desktop

June 26, 2008 | Razer have dished up a triple whammy this time with a desktop setup that's going to turn your red squishy heart blue.

SteelSeries Ikari Optical and Laser Mice

March 20, 2008 | Desperate to improve your frag count? Could be time to retire the old rodent for a fine-tuned offering from SteelSeries.

Logitech G15 Gaming Keyboard

March 4, 2008 | The G15 from Logitech oozes charm and seductive aesthetics, but how's it fair as a true gamers keyboard? Pop inside!

Sandio's 3D Mouse - Game 02

December 5, 2007 | There are some oddball mice floating around on the market, but nothing quite like this. Innovation's the key word here.

RAM

Patriot Viper Xtreme 5 Engineering Prototype 48GB Dual-Channel Memory Kit Preview

January 30, 2024 | Handed to us at CES was a set of highly binned Patriot Viper Xtreme 5 RGB DDR5 in prototype form to show what is possible when you do not impose limits.

Non-binary 24 Gbit memory and what it means for PC gamers with Kingston FURY DDR5 RAM

October 26, 2023 | Kingston's new line of non-binary 24 Gbit-based FURY DDR5 gaming RAM introduces new flexible memory densities starting with 24GB, 48GB, and 96GB.

Ask the Experts: Why is XMP causing my G.Skill Ripjaws V RAM to blue screen Windows?

April 13, 2022 | Ask the Experts: Tyson is having trouble using XMP and his G.Skill Ripjaws V 3000MHz memory, with Windows getting blue screens.

Ask the Experts: How to upgrade the memory on an ASUS Rampage III Extreme Black Edition

September 9, 2021 | Ask the Experts: Bob wants to know his options when it comes to upgrading the RAM on his ASUS Rampage III Extreme Black Edition.

Ask the Experts: Having trouble hitting 4266MHz DDR4 RAM speeds with AMD Ryzen 9 5950X

April 15, 2021 | Ask the Experts: Jason is having trouble hitting 4266MHz on his new AMD Ryzen 5950X-based gaming PC and we try and help out.

Ask the Experts: What is the best memory kit for use with AMD Ryzen 5 and ASUS B550?

March 4, 2021 | Ask the Experts: Handy from Indonesia is trying to decide what is the best memory for his Ryzen 5 5600X and ASUS B550 system.

Ask the Experts: Should I buy 3200MHz or 3600MHz RAM for use with AMD's Ryzen 5 5600X?

December 6, 2020 | Ask the Experts: Peter from the UK is on the market for some memory to use with an AMD Ryzen 5 CPU and wants to know what to buy.

Ask the Experts: Should I buy DDR4 RAM or wait for DDR5 RAM, and is 3200MHz enough?

November 1, 2020 | Ask the Experts: Varun from India is a little ahead of the game, but wants to know if he should buy DDR4 RAM now or wait for DDR5.

Ask the Experts: Issues with gaming stability when using my DDR4 RAM's XMP settings

February 4, 2020 | Ask the Experts: Ati is having trouble with some of his games exiting to desktop when using his DDR4 RAM's XMP settings.

Ask the Experts: Do RAM sub timings make much of a difference to system performance?

January 18, 2020 | Ask the Experts: Ben wants to know if memory sub timings make much of a difference to performance.

Storage

Building the Ultimate Home Entertainment Server with an ASUSTOR NAS and Viper Gaming NVMe SSDs

April 25, 2024 | What happens when you combine the compact ASUSTOR AS5402T NAS with four Patriot Viper Gaming VP4300 Lite M.2 PCIe Gen4 SSDs? Magic.

Phison E26 Max14um ES 2TB SSD World Exclusive Preview - Fastest in history

August 15, 2023 | Join us for this exclusive of the fastest flash-based consumer SSD in history, delivering 14,600 MB/s, and cooled by Frore Systems AirJet and passively.

Solidigm Synergy 2.0 SSD Software with benchmarks - Driving the Future

May 3, 2023 | We've seen many proprietary SSD toolboxes and even some proprietary NVMe drivers over the years. Now we have Solidigm pushing them both even further.

Crucial T700 2TB Gen5 12,000 MBs SSD Preview - 20 Percent More

April 17, 2023 | Micron brings forth its 2000MT 232L flash through its retail arm Crucial, whose 12,400 MBs capable T700 PCIe Gen5 SSD offers up 20 percent more throughput.

Phison E26 B58R 1,600MT 2TB SSD Preview - PCIe Gen5 storage is here

January 3, 2023 | Just as they were with PCIe Gen4, Phison is once again the first to bring PCIe Gen5 SSDs for mass consumption. 10,000 MB/s, oh yeah!

Silicon Motion SM2267XT DRAMless Laptop SSD Preview - Speed and Efficiency

November 17, 2022 | Chosen by Lenovo to power its YOGA 9i 2-in-1 notebook, the Union Memory A630 SSD is powered by SMI's SM2267XT DRAMless controller.

Storage Showdown - Intel Alder Lake vs. AMD Zen 4

October 5, 2022 | AMD's new 7000 series CPUs are all the rage at the moment, trading blows with Intel for supremacy, but how's the storage performance? Let's find out.

Phison I/O+ Technology Preview - DirectStorage Gaming Companion

August 2, 2022 | MS DirectStorage gaming is about to arrive and Phison is prepared to deliver direct to GPU texture streams at the highest level.

Phison PS5019-E19T 1113 BGA SSD Preview - The Chosen One

July 18, 2022 | Chosen by Dell to power its flagship XPS 13 notebook, Phison's tiny PS5019-E19T 1113 BGA SSD is turning heads across the industry.

Ask the Experts: Can I mix and match SSDs in a RAID configuration in my Acer Nitro 5?

May 25, 2022 | Ask the Experts: Joe seeks clarification regarding upgrade the 256GB SSD in his system to a 512GB SSD and we try to help out.

The Best

Best Cheap GPUs for Affordable PC Gaming in 2020

May 21, 2020 | Here's the best cheap GPUs / graphics cards for PC gaming in 2020. Need a new graphics card? We have some recommendations for you.

Best Gaming Monitors in 2020 (4K, UltraWide, 1440p, and 1080p)

April 15, 2020 | Here's the best gaming monitors for PC gaming in 2020. Need a gaming monitor or TV? We have some recommendations for you.

Best GPUs for PC Gaming in 2020

April 2, 2020 | Here's the best GPUs / graphics cards for PC gaming in 2020. Need a new graphics card? We have some recommendations for you.

Video Cards & GPUs

Black Myth: Wukong GPU Performance Breakdown, Optimization, and the Incredible RTX Visuals

September 11, 2024 | Black Myth: Wukong is one of the year's biggest games. We break down its visuals and performance on NVIDIA GeForce RTX 40 Series GPUs.

How to Overclock Your GPU and Boost Your PC Gaming with ASUS GPU Tweak III

March 26, 2024 | We examine how to boost your in-game performance with this guide to GPU overclocking using the impressive ASUS GPU Tweak III tool.

ASUS's AMD Radeon RX 7000 Series GPU lineup has something for every gamer

March 24, 2024 | With unmatched quality and features, ASUS's Radeon RX 7000 GPUs deliver excellent gaming performance. Join us as Kosta gives us all the details.

ASRock AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX Taichi White 24GB OC delivers incredible 4K performance

June 26, 2023 | The new flagship Radeon from ASRock is presented in stylish white and delivers uncompromised 4K performance in today's biggest PC games.

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Unboxed: FE, ASUS, MSI and ZOTAC

November 16, 2022 | NVIDIA's new GeForce RTX 4080 graphics cards unboxed: Founders Edition, ASUS ROG Strix, MSI SUPRIM X + GAMING X TRIO and ZOTAC AMP Extreme AIRO. Let's go!

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 OC Shootout: ASUS, COLORFUL, FE, MSI, GAINWARD

October 27, 2022 | The ultimate GeForce RTX 4090 overclocking showdown: ASUS vs COLORFUL vs GAINWARD vs MSI vs Founders Edition... which overclocks the best?

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Unboxed: FE, ASUS ROG Strix, MSI SUPRIM LIQUID

October 5, 2022 | We unbox the next-gen ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 4090 OC Edition and MSI GeForce RTX 4090 SUPRIM LIQUID and SUPRIM X graphics cards... oh boy!