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Power Supplies | Xigmatek Hera Gold 850W Power Supply Review

Posted by Damon Bailey
on Monday, 30 September 2019
Xigmatek Hera Gold 850W Power Supply

Few things in a build warrant as careful consideration as the power supply. This silent partner in your build provides the very lifeblood your system needs to perform it’s best: clean, stable power. IT may get the least fanfare of any component, but it is by far the most important. Xigmatek’s Hera Gold family provides 650-850 watts of single rail power to your system with Japanese capacitors, gold plated terminals, Active Power Factor correction and 80+ Gold efficiency for reliable and efficient operation, even in your fieriest digital battles. Today we’ll be taking a look at the Hera Gold 850W and seeing how it does.

Last updated on Monday, 30 September 2019 | Read More >>>

Memory | Ballistix Elite 16GB DDR4 4000Mhz Memory Review

Posted by Damon Bailey
on Wednesday, 25 September 2019
Ballistix Elite 16GB DDR4 4000Mhz Memory

When the Ballistix Elite series came out, it ended up being one of our favorites for its subtle black aesthetics and class-leading performance. With the advances in CPU’s and their ability to handle higher speed memory, Ballistix has updated the lineup with new speeds. Today we’ll be taking a look at the Dual-channel 16GB (2x8GB) 4000 MHz kit featuring the same sleek, low-profile heat spreader and low-key lack of lighting, Ballistix has upped the ante clear to the 4000MHz effective speed. Let’s see how it does!

Last updated on Wednesday, 25 September 2019 | Read More >>>

Computer Cases | Cooler Master Silencio S600 Case Review

Posted by James Keir
on Tuesday, 24 September 2019
Cooler Master S600

Many people don’t have the luxury of having a dedicated office or games room and their PC usually ends up in the living/media room. This could make gaming a little more difficult as you may annoy the person watching TV while your PC’s fans are revving up during your Call of Duty match. If the above scenario matches your situation, you’re going to want to look for a chassis that is built to be as silent as possible. This is exactly what Cooler Master’s Silencio S600 hopes to solve, which has been designed with silence in mind. The S600 sports minimalistic Silencio design, sound dampening material, the option of tempered glass or sound-dampened steel side panel, a reversible steel door, and includes two Silencio fans. With an MSRP of $99.99, it just might be the silent case you have been looking for.

Last updated on Tuesday, 24 September 2019 | Read More >>>

Audio | Philips BASS+ SHB4385 Wireless in-Ear Earbuds Review

Posted by Mike Holsapple
on Friday, 20 September 2019
Philips BASS+ SHB4385 Wireless in-Ear Earbuds

The day and age of having a wire between headphones are behind us. No need to have that pesky wire get caught on something and pull an earbud out. No more having them twisted and tangled up and having to fight all day untangling the cord. No more cords going to your cell phone or wrapped behind your head. The Philips Bass+ True Wireless In-Ear headphones are a great product without any unnecessary cords getting in your way. Turn them on, put them in and away you go. At an MSRP of $129.99, what’s not to love?

Last updated on Friday, 20 September 2019 | Read More >>>

Computer Cases | Corsair iCUE 465X RGB Case Review

Posted by James Keir
on Tuesday, 17 September 2019
Corsair iCUE 465X RGB

There has been two popular case features PC builders have been flocking to over the past two years: tempered glass panels and RGB. Corsair’s newest addition, the iCUE 465X RGB, checks off both of these boxes with 4mm side/front tempered glass side panels and the inclusion of three LL120 RGB fans. In addition to features, the 465X also includes durable steel chassis, removable dust filters, and an iCUE Lighting Node CORE controller. Even with the inclusion of the lighting controller and fans, the 465X RGB still remains affordable at an MSRP of $149.99.

Last updated on Tuesday, 17 September 2019 | Read More >>>

Storage | Silicon Power Ace A55 1TB 7mm SATA 2.5” SSD review

Posted by Damon Bailey
on Monday, 16 September 2019
Silicon Power Ace A55 1TB 7mm SATA 2.5” SSD

One of the best things you can do to an older laptop or small desktop is to upgrade the storage. Beyond the extra space, moving from an old mechanical drive to a modern SSD can significantly speed your system up and improve your experience. You can also see a notable increase in battery life, plus you gain some peace of mind with mobile devices as the daily bump and grind doesn’t risk head crashes that can instantly ruin a mechanical drive. Today we’ll be taking a look at Silicon Power’s Ace A55 series 2.5” SSD’s which offer an extremely compatible 7mm height on a 2.5” drive with a SATA III interface which will work with almost any computer still alive. With Capacities from 64GB to a whopping 2TB, there is an option for everyone!

Last updated on Monday, 16 September 2019 | Read More >>>

Storage | Silicon Power Ace A56 512GB 7mm SATA 2.5” SSD Review

Posted by Damon Bailey
on Friday, 13 September 2019
Silicon Power Ace A56 512GB 7mm SATA 2.5” SSD

Despite all the flashy claims about the latest PCIe-bus crushing NVMe drives, SATA drives are still in high demand. From a price perspective, there may not be that large of a divide, but from a compatibility perspective, SATA drives still rule the PC world. No matter if you are doing upgrades to an older machine, or building a new one, a high capacity SATA drive such as Silicon Power’s Ace A56 series can give you a little breathing room for a competitive price. Let’s see how it does!

Last updated on Friday, 13 September 2019 | Read More >>>

Video Cards | ASUS TUF Gaming X3 RX 5700 GPU Review

Posted by James Keir
on Thursday, 12 September 2019
ASUS RX 5700 TUF

On July 7th AMD did something historic by releasing both Ryzen 3rd generation processors and the highly anticipated Navi RX 5700/5700XT GPU’s which features 7nm technology. Fast forward to a month later and third-party GPU’s started hitting the shelf like ASUS’s new TUF Gaming X3 RX 5700.  The TUF Gaming X3 RX 5700 features a custom 2.7 slot fan cooler, full aluminum backplate, a 1750 MHz boost clock, and is a member of the TUF gaming alliance. Being a part of the TUF Gaming Alliance, the TUF Gaming X3 RX 5700 is guaranteed to be compatible with other TUF components and also maintains the TUF aesthetic so it matches other TUF hardware. Like many third-party cards, the TUF Gaming X3 RX 5700 comes in at a slight premium over reference cards but still remains affordable with an MSRP of $379.

Last updated on Thursday, 12 September 2019 | Read More >>>

Video Cards | Gigabyte RTX 2070 Super Gaming OC GPU Review

Posted by James Keir
on Wednesday, 11 September 2019
Gigabyte RTX 2070 Super Gaming OC

With the impending RX 5700/5700XT launch from AMD, Nvidia surprised us all by refreshing their current RTX line of cards with a new set of cards: the RTX 2060/2070/2080 Super. These new cards come with more CUDA/RT cores, additional texture units, and with the RTX 2060 Super more memory over their predecessors. Like many GPU launches, people wait for cards from third-party companies that have custom designs/coolers, higher factory overclocks, and include additional features such as RGB. Gigabyte is one of those companies with its new RTX 2070 Super Gaming OC which features a custom Windforce 3X cooler, metal protection backplate, and a splash of RGB all for an MSRP of $529.99.

Last updated on Wednesday, 11 September 2019 | Read More >>>

Mice | Corsair Nightsword RGB Gaming Mouse Review

Posted by James Keir
on Friday, 06 September 2019
Corsair Nightsword RGB

Whether you're playing the latest FPS, MOBA or Strategy game, your mouse can be the difference between a win or a loss. There’s a lot of thought that goes into choosing just the right mouse from size, weight, precision, and aesthetics while Corsair hopes to knock a few off that list with its new offering: the Nightsword RGB. The Nightsword RGB features an 18,000 DPI optical sensor, RGB illumination, a tunable weight system, and 10 programmable buttons. With an affordable MSRP of $79.99, the Nightsword might just be your newest weapon to securing victory.

Last updated on Friday, 06 September 2019 | Read More >>>

Accessories | Li-Heat GPU Vertical Mounting Bracket Review

Posted by Damon Bailey
on Wednesday, 04 September 2019
Li-Heat high-intensity GPU vertical mounting bracket

Video card manufacturers have been dressing up their offerings for a long time, but showing off that aesthetical hard work has only recently caught the eye of mainstream builders. A big part of that has been the more recent availability of quality, flexible PCIe risers, of which Li-Heat is also a market leader.  While many recent cases have started coming with a place to vertical mount a GPU, there are a few common problems with them. One of the biggest deal-breakers is being too close to the side panel or glass cover. It doesn’t matter how great your card looks if it’s always screaming at you for some fresh air. The next issue is a lack of adjustability or accommodation for oversized cards. Most of the recent cards are landing somewhere between two and three slots. Li-Heat fixes all of that in one clean sweep with the new high-intensity GPU Vertical Mounting bracket, and we’re going to see just how it stacks up to the rest!

Last updated on Wednesday, 04 September 2019 | Read More >>>

Keyboards | Corsair K57 Wireless Keyboard Review

Posted by James Keir
on Tuesday, 03 September 2019
Corsair K57 Wireless

It is so common to see a computer desk riddled with pesky wires from the keyboard, mouse, headsets, and other odds and ends. It’s becoming more and more common for people to gravitating toward wireless devices to solve this problem.  When looking for a wireless keyboard, one of the worries most people have is that it will introduce input lag while gaming or typing on it. Well, with K57, you can put your worries to rest as it is built on Corsair’s ultra-fast SLIPSTREAM WIRELESS Technology. Not only is the K57 ultra-fast, it also includes other notable features such as on-board profile memory, 6 extra programmable keys, dedicated multimedia keys, and LED-lit keys all for an MSRP of 99.99.

Last updated on Thursday, 05 September 2019 | Read More >>>

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