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Memory | Patriot Signature Line Premium DDR4 Memory Review

Posted by Damon Bailey
on Monday, 19 August 2019
Patriot Signature Line Premium DDR4 Memory

With the flood of flashy RGB enabled memory on the market that can hit speeds faster than most CPU’s, it’s easy to forget that most of the systems out there aren't able to overclock and wouldn’t be able to take advantage of those speeds, even if you wanted to pay the significant premium to own them. Does this mean you can't have great performance and good looks? Not at all. Dressed in the little black dress of the memory world, a sleek black heat spreader, Patriot’s Signature Line Premium doesn’t make compromises.

Last updated on Monday, 19 August 2019 | Read More >>>

Motherboards | Gigabyte X570 AORUS Pro WIFI Motherboard Review

Posted by James Keir
on Thursday, 15 August 2019
X570 AORUS Pro WIFI

With AMD releasing their 3rd generation of Ryzen processors and the new X570 chipset, each manufacturer will release their new lineup of boards. Gigabyte has done this by continuing its AORUS lineup we saw with Intel’s Z390 chipset, which includes boards at all price points like the AORUS Elite, AORUS Pro, AORUS Pro WIFI, AORUS Ultra, AORUS Master, and the AORUS Xtreme. For users looking for an AORUS motherboard, your choice will depend on what high-end features you are looking for. Someone not looking for additional armor, three M.2 slots, or more advanced network connectivity may look at the X570 AORUS Pro WIFI which provides a little bit of everything. The AORUS Pro WIFI features a 12+2 phase digital VRM solution, dual NVMe PCIe 4.0/3.0 x4 M.2 slots, Intel WIFI 6 802.11ax, Intel Gigabit LAN, Integrated rear I/O Shield, and ALC1220-VB Audio IC. Being that the AORUS Pro WIFI sits in the middle of the AORUS lineup of motherboards, it remains quite affordable at an MSRP of $269.

Last updated on Thursday, 15 August 2019 | Read More >>>

Video Cards | MSI GeForce RTX 2080 Super GAMING X TRIO Review

Posted by Damon Bailey
on Wednesday, 14 August 2019
MSI GeForce RTX 2080 Super GAMING X TRIO

MSI’s RTX 2080 Gaming X Trio was one of our favorite graphics cards last year for its class-leading performance and stunning good looks, and it’s back again this year with a ‘Super’ upgrade under the hood. Nvidia’s updated RTX Super series cards feature faster memory, faster clocks, and more of all of those cores, CUDA, Tensor and even RT cores for unbeatable performance in the latest games. Do faster memory, more cores, and faster clock speeds really make the perfect Gaming X Trio? Let’s find out!

Last updated on Wednesday, 14 August 2019 | Read More >>>

Storage | Kingston KC2000 1TB M.2 2280 NVMe SSD Review

Posted by Damon Bailey
on Tuesday, 13 August 2019
Kingston KC2000 1TB M.2 2280 NVMe SSD

The world of SATA based SSD’s is slowly coming to a close with the raw speed and performance of PCIe based drives falling to near price parity. The benefit is radically increased bandwidth, up to about 6x the raw speed and some drives are so small they can slot right into your desktop motherboard or laptop with no need for pesky cables. Kingston’s latest KC2000 NVMe PCIe SSD falls into this category in its M.2 2280 form-factor that brings 3200 MB/s reads and 2200 MB/s write speeds to capacities from 250GB to 2TB. Add in a 5-year warranty and you have the recipe for success, but does that translate to real-world performance? Let’s find out!

Last updated on Tuesday, 13 August 2019 | Read More >>>

Video Cards | EVGA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER BLACK GAMING Review

Posted by Damon Bailey
on Monday, 12 August 2019
EVGA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER BLACK GAMING

For the past couple of graphics generations, EVGA’s ‘Black’ cards have been an affordable way for gamers to get a great value without compromises to cooling or performance. They are also arguably one of the better-looking cards as the sleek black cooler blends in with any aesthetic and those few among us still riding the anti-RGB train can rejoice at the lack of ‘unicorn puke’. The two-slot iCX2 powered cooling solution keeps you cool during the most intense battle sessions without the need to get distractingly loud. The Nvidia reference design also allows an easy upgrade path to liquid cooling with EVGA’s Hybrid cooling kit or even to a full custom loop with EVGA’s HYDRO COPPER water block. If your gaming machine needs a SUPER stealthy upgrade, this just might be the card for you!

Last updated on Monday, 12 August 2019 | Read More >>>

Video Cards | Gigabyte RTX 2060 Super Gaming OC GPU Review

Posted by James Keir
on Thursday, 08 August 2019
Gigabyte RTX 2060 Super Gaming OC

With the wave of new graphics cards being released July from both Nvidia and AMD, it's an exciting time for gamers looking to upgrade. One of the more budget-friendly cards that was released is the refresh of Nvidia’s RTX 2060 with the new RTX 2060 Super. The new 2060 Super is packed with more CUDA, RT and Tensor cores than its predecessor and also comes with an addition 2GB of memory, bumping the total to 8GB.  When new reference cards get released, various third-party manufacturers like to create their own version for the market place. Gigabyte is one of these companies releasing various flavors of the RTX 2060 Super line which include the RTX 2060 Super Gaming OC. The Gaming OC features Windforce X3 cooling system, full metal protection back plate, and is factory overclocked to 1815MHz all for an MSRP of $419.99.

Last updated on Monday, 12 August 2019 | Read More >>>

Video Cards | ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER EVO OC Edition Review

Posted by Damon Bailey
on Wednesday, 07 August 2019
ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER EVO OC Edition

Nvidia’s xx60 level mainstream cards are always one of the most popular cards to gamers for strong performance at a reasonably wallet-friendly price. The mid-season update to the Turing powered RTX cards gives you most of last years enthusiast-level RTX 2070 at the same budget-friendly RTX 2060 price point. ASUS takes that and gives it their nearly bulletproof Auto-Extreme manufacturing and beefy 2.7 slots cooler with twin Axial Flow fans for reliable and silent gaming performance. Today, we’ll see how it stacks up to the competition!

Last updated on Monday, 12 August 2019 | Read More >>>

Video Cards | ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER EVO OC Edition Review

Posted by Damon Bailey
on Tuesday, 06 August 2019
ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER EVO OC Edition

With Nvidia’s recent refresh of the RTX lineup (sans the RTX 2080Ti, so far) ASUS has taken the opportunity to also update its lineup. Today we’ll be taking a look at the Dual GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER EVO OC Edition. The same massive 2.7 Slot cooler remains, but with a more neutral and asymmetrical aesthetic. More memory, more speed, more power, but not more money, what’s not to love? Let’s find out if this should be your next GPU!

Last updated on Tuesday, 06 August 2019 | Read More >>>

Video Cards | Gigabyte RTX 2060 Super Windforce OC GPU Review

Posted by James Keir
on Friday, 02 August 2019
Gigabyte RTX 2060 Super Windforce OC

Hot off the heels of the original launch of the RTX 2060, we already have a refresh of the card a mere 7 months later with the RTX 2060 Super. The new RTX 2060 Super boasts more CUDA cores, RT cores, Tensor cores, and they have expanded the memory to 8GB. With the release of new graphics cards comes third party manufacturers releasing their own revisions of the cards. Gigabyte is no exception with their graphics card: the new RTX 2060 Super Windforce OC. The Windforce features a factory overclock of 1680 MHz, custom WINDFORCE 2X cooler system, and a protection backplate all for the same price as a reference model at $399.99.

Last updated on Friday, 02 August 2019 | Read More >>>

Video Cards | MSI RTX 2060 Super Gaming X GPU Review

Posted by James Keir
on Thursday, 01 August 2019
MSI RTX 2060 Super Gaming X

In the beginning of 2019, Nvidia released their cut down version of the TU106 chip with the new RTX 2060. A mere 7 months later, likely thanks to the impeding Navi release in July, Nvidia announced a refresh to their line of 2060, 2070 and 2080 cards with a Super designation. The RTX 2060 Super features more CUDA, RT, and Tensor cores and also has increased its memory to 8GB which includes a wider 256bit bus. Throwing their hat into the RTX 2060 Super ring is MSI with its own version of the RTX 2060 Super Gaming X. The Gaming X features MSI’s own Twin Frozr 7 cooling system, custom PCB, RGB lighting, and comes with factory overclock of 1695 MHz. Even with the custom PCB and cooler, the RTX 2060 Super Gaming X is only $15 more than the reference model at an MSRP of $415. 

Last updated on Thursday, 01 August 2019 | Read More >>>

Computer Cases | Corsair iCUE 220T RGB Airflow Case Review

Posted by James Keir
on Tuesday, 30 July 2019
Corsair iCUE 220T RGB

When looking for a case to house your new build, a few of the main considerations include size, aesthetics, and airflow. Corsair hopes to check all of these boxes with its new chassis: the iCUE 220T RGB. This case contains a stylized vented steel front panel designed for high airflow, three SP120 RGB PRO fans, and includes a Lighting Node Core controller. All these features are packed into a compact mid-tower chassis which includes all-steel construction and an edge-to-edge tempered glass side panel. Keeping competitive with other mid-tower cases, the iCUE 220T RGB comes in at an MSRP of $109.99.

Last updated on Tuesday, 30 July 2019 | Read More >>>

Computer Cases | be quiet! Dark Base Pro 900 rev. 2 Case Review

Posted by James Keir
on Friday, 26 July 2019
be quiet! Dark Base Pro 900 rev. 2

There are many factors that go into picking the perfect case such as aesthetics, motherboard support, water cooling support, and overall flexibility to handle anything you want to put in it. Many cases will check a few of those boxes and concessions would have to be made for the others. Well, be quiet! hopes to change that with its flagship full tower case: the Dark Base Pro 900 rev 2. In the aesthetics department, the Dark Base Pro comes with a sleek black brushed aluminum finish from top to bottom and is available with either orange, black, or silver accents to complete the look. It also has support for larger motherboards such as XL-ATX/E-ATX and plenty of room for water cooling with the ability to install up to 420mm radiators. Lastly, the Dark Base Pro 900 has extensive flexibly with removable drive bays, the ability to adjust the motherboard locations, and even the option to totally invert the case.  With an MSRP of $269.00, it may be out of reach for some but for people looking for ultimate modularity and compatibility, it just might be the perfect case. Let’s dive in and see what the Dark Base Pro has to offer.

Last updated on Friday, 26 July 2019 | Read More >>>

Computer Cases | NZXT H510 Elite Case Review

Posted by James Keir
on Tuesday, 23 July 2019
NZXT H510 Elite

Are you a fan of tempered glass? Are you also a fan of RGB? If you answered yes to both of those questions, NZXT’s newest addition the H510 Elite just might be for you. The H510 Elite features a tempered glass side panel, tempered glass front panel, two Aer 2 RGB fans, an RGB LED strip, and a Smart Device 2 controller. In addition to these, the H510 Elite also includes NZXT’s patented cable management system to provide you with a cleaner and easier build experience. With the new features and hardware, the H510 Elite has the same MSRP of $169.99 as its brother the H710.

Last updated on Friday, 02 August 2019 | Read More >>>

Video Cards | NVIDIA GEFORCE RTX 2080 Super Founders Edition Review

Posted by Damon Bailey
on Tuesday, 23 July 2019
NVIDIA GEFORCE RTX 2080 Super Founders Edition

A few weeks ago, Nvidia launched the first two members of its updated Turing powered RTX cards with the RTX 2060 Super and RTX 2070 Super. This mid-cycle refresh of the RTX 20 series continues with the new RTX 2080 Super. So, what exactly is so SUPER about them? One of the most important things right out of the gate to gamers is price. ‘New’ usually means ‘more expensive’ but that isn’t the case this time. The RTX 2080 Super starts at $699 but features faster memory, more CUDA cores, and more RT cores for all of the upcoming Ray Tracing games coming soon. Is there anything not to like? Let’s find out!

Last updated on Tuesday, 23 July 2019 | Read More >>>

Computer Cases | Cooler Master MasterCase H100 Case Review

Posted by James Keir
on Monday, 22 July 2019
Cooler Master H100

With the trend of PC builders flocking to smaller and smaller cases, we have seen an increase of small form factor cases hitting the market. A new contender in the ring is Cooler Master’s latest addition to its H line of cases: the H100. The H100 features steel frame construction, a single 200mm RGB fan, and an extremely small footprint of 12.28 x 8.50 x 11.85 inches. Even with the H100’s small frame, it still manages to support a full ATX PSU and room for a front radiator up to 200mm in size. The H100’s size isn’t the only thing mini about this case, as it lists an affordable MSRP of only $69.99.

Last updated on Monday, 22 July 2019 | Read More >>>

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