Silicon Power XPOWER Zenith RGB 2x32GB DDR5 6000MHz Memory Kit Review

Memory by stefan @ 2024-05-07 read/post comments(0)

The XPOWER Zenith RGB DDR5-6000 64GB memory kit from Silicon Power does impress regarding total capacity, tighter timings used for both XMP and EXPO profiles but also with the fact we can overclock the modules further in order to obtain some extra performance. The RGB lighting offered by the modules is not tied to a specific platform, but supports most known motherboard utilities: BIOSTAR was not listed as compatible, but their utility could control the modules just fine! read more

AQIRYS ALYA 2.0 Wireless Gaming Headset Review

Audio/Others by stefan @ 2024-05-05 read/post comments(0)

After fully charging the headset, we started listening to different YouTube videos, watched a couple of movies but also played a couple of sessions in NFS Unbound, Fallout 4, Minion Masters and Dead Island Definitive Edition; we have noted an improvement regarding high and mid frequencies, which resulted in clearer voices, while maintaining a good representation of bass, ideal for a gaming headset! The battery capacity has been also doubled with the new revision, allowing up to 50 hours of usage from a single charge, while the 4-hour charge time remained the same, which is great! read more

Crucial 64GB Kit (2x32GB) DDR5-4800 SODIMM Memory Kit Review

Memory by stefan @ 2024-04-28 read/post comments()

After a rather long initial boot time for training purposes, our Lenovo Legion Pro 5 16IRX8 laptop loaded Windows OS successfully and the test results were surprisingly good overall, in many cases exceeding the performance of the previously tested Silicon Power kit. The capacity is the main highlight for the Crucial DDR5-4800 64GB SODIMM kit, allowing for complicated and memory-intensive processes to be ran at the same time, such as virtual machines, encoding and rendering tasks and so on. read more

GravaStar Sirius P5 Combo Earphones Review

Audio/Others by stefan @ 2024-04-21 read/post comments(0)

After connecting the Sirius P5 set to our Samsung S24 smartphone, we started listening to various TV shows via Plex, YouTube videos but also listened to some music: the earphones sound really good, with an impressive amount of bass for such small drivers, while the voices are delivered with clarity. The capacitive controls on each earbud do allow actions such as answering phone calls, audio track skipping, play/pause, volume control or we can also activate the voice assistant. If we are playing games, there is also a mode which minimizes latency to about 48ms, which is great! read more

Crucial Pro Overclocking 32GB Kit (2x16GB) DDR5-6000 Review

Memory by stefan @ 2024-04-18 read/post comments(0)

The new Pro Series Overclocking kits from Crucial do function with tighter timings for obtaining a better performance overall versus the regular SKUs. Thoroughly tested for both Intel and AMD platforms, these can be considered as plug-and-play, by only activating the necessary XMP/EXPO profile; if the platform we are using is not exactly mainstream-to-high-end, we can still utilize the kits with the compatibility profiles, which is great! read more

CHERRY KC 200 MX Mechanical Keyboard Review

Others/Mice & Keyboards by stefan @ 2024-04-14 read/post comments(0)

KC 200 MX is a pleasure to type on when used for productivity featuring MX2A SILENT RED switches, an upgraded version of the MX Reds, while keeping the noise at a minimum. We are dealing with a standard layout in terms of keys, with only four extra over the numeric pad, which take care of volume controls but also for opening the most used app, Calculator. The keyboard also comes with anti-ghosting and N-key rollover capabilities, while the key legends are laser-etched for additional durability. read more
Others/Mice & Keyboards AQIRYS LIBERTAS Gaming Keyboard Review by stefan @ 2024-04-07
Memory Silicon Power 2x16GB DDR5 4800MHz CL40 SODIMM Memory Kit Review by stefan @ 2024-04-03
Storage/SSD KIOXIA EXCERIA PLUS G3 NVMe Gen4 2TB SSD Review by stefan @ 2024-03-31
Memory ANACOMDA Eryx Tataricus RGB 4x16GB DDR5 6000MHz Memory Setup Review by stefan @ 2024-03-27
Memory Crucial Pro 2x48GB DDR5 5600MHz Memory Kit Review by stefan @ 2024-03-24

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V-Color 32GB DDR5-5600 SODIMM Memory Kit

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" ... the tested 5600MT/s SODIMM memory kit is yet another top-quality product, that delivers optimal performance and is inexpensive. Whether you're a casual laptop user, a professional, or an avid gamer, the V-Color DDR5 SODIMM is the memory for… Go To Full Article

MINISFORUM Announces AtomMan X7 Ti The World's First Intel Ultra 9 AI Mini PC

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Recently, MINISFORUM officially starts showing the AtomMan X7 Ti on its website, which is the world's first Intel Ultra 9 AI Mini PC equipped with a dynamic screen. The X7 Ti pre-sale will begin at 19:00 PST on May 20th… Go To Full Article

Sabrent Announces USB-DS12 USB-C to SATA and IDE Adapter

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The Sabrent USB-C to SATA/IDE 2.5"/3.5"/5.25" Drive Adapter (USB-DS12) is your one-stop storage management solution for SATA and IDE hard drives (HDDs), solid state drives (SSDs), and optical drives (CD/DVD-RW). It connects easily to Windows, macOS, and Linux systems, among… Go To Full Article

Meta is testing cross-posting from Instagram to Threads

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Meta is testing a new way to boost engagement on Threads using Instagram. The company is now testing the ability to cross-post photos from Instagram to Threads. Meta confirmed the experiment after a handful Threads users noticed the setting crop… Go To Full Article

NVIDIA DLSS Coming to Homeworld 3 and More Games

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Over 500 games and applications feature RTX technologies, and barely a week goes by without an incredible new game integrating NVIDIA DLSS, NVIDIA Reflex and advanced ray-traced effects to deliver the definitive PC experience for GeForce RTX players. Following the… Go To Full Article

Stable Proton 9.0 Version Released With Multiple Fixes and Improvements

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A couple of days ago, Valve has released the first stable version of Proton 9.0, a compatibility layer for Windows games to run on Linux-based operating systems. The newest stable version is built on Wine 9.0 and brings all the… Go To Full Article

Apple's 2023 iMac drops to a record-low price

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It's been a busy day of Apple news thanks to some new iPads, but the company has plenty of other M-series devices, including the iMac. Apple slotted M3 chips into its desktop computers late last year, and now the base… Go To Full Article

iPad Pro 2024 vs. 2022: What’s changed

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You may have heard Apple updated its top-of-the-line tablets at its Let Loose event on Tuesday. The 2024 model has some big improvements, including the new M4 chip, a “noticeably thinner and lighter” build, a superior OLED display and upgraded… Go To Full Article

Meta is expanding its paid verification service for businesses

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Meta is expanding its paid verification service for businesses, adding three new tiers to the program that offers extra perks to companies willing to pay a monthly subscription. The company began testing the service, called Meta Verified, with businesses last… Go To Full Article

Logitech Combo Touch Available for the new iPad Air and iPad Pro

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Today Logitech announced that a new Logitech Combo Touch is now available with the redesigned new iPad Air and thin and light new iPad Pro. Made with sustainable and premium materials, the new Combo Touch models are the thinnest and… Go To Full Article

Sennheiser Launches New ACCENTUM True Wireless Earbuds

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The Sennheiser brand today launches the latest member of their portable portfolio, ACCENTUM True Wireless. Packed with signature Sennheiser acoustics, dynamic wireless capabilities, and an all-new ergonomic design, it is an easy choice for an on-the-go, connected lifestyle. "ACCENTUM True… Go To Full Article

ASUS to Unveil First Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite-Based Laptop On May 20th

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The launch of Asustek's new Vivobook S 15 will be hosted by Asus and will be joined by representatives of Qualcomm and Microsoft, who will reveal how they collaborated with PC maker to develop the first notebook based on Qualcomm's… Go To Full Article

Razer Introduces Razer Cortex: Add-Ons

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Today we are thrilled to announce the latest innovation that promises to transform your gaming experience: Razer Cortex: Add-Ons. Our commitment at Razer has always been to push the boundaries of gaming technology and provide our users with the tools… Go To Full Article

Western Digital Unveils New 8TB SanDisk Desk Drive

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Western Digital Corp. (NASDAQ: WDC) has expanded its SanDisk portfolio with the new 8 TB SanDisk Desk Drive, its highest capacity yet on an external desktop solid state drive (SSD). Featuring the speed and reliability of an SSD, this new… Go To Full Article

CHERRY XTRFY M64 Pro @ TechPowerUp

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Newly-formed CHERRY XTRFY present the right-handed ergonomic M64 Pro, weighing no more than 54 g despite having a solid shell. Equipped with PixArt's PAW3395 sensor, the M64 Pro musters up to 90 hours of battery life, and even delivers true… Go To Full Article

Corsairs New High-End PC Has a Woodgrain Case

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Corsair is best known for its gaming accessories and pre-built computers, and now the company is trying something a bit different. The Corsair One i500 is a new gaming PC that mixes high-end hardware with a unique design. … Go To Full Article

Upcoming AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 170 Processor Leaked By ASUS?

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In what appears to be a mistake or a jump of the gun by ASUS, they have seemingly published a list of specifications for one of its key notebooks that all but allude to the next generation of AMD's mobile… Go To Full Article

Apple Announces M4 SoC: Latest and Greatest Starts on 2024 iPad Pro

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Setting things up for what is certainly to be an exciting next few months in the world of CPUs and SoCs, Apple this morning has announced their next-generation M-series chip, the M4. Introduced just over six months after the M3… Go To Full Article

Michelle Yeoh just got cast to lead Amazon's Blade Runner show

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It’s been a while since we’ve had an update on Blade Runner 2099, the sequel series heading to Amazon Prime Video. The cast list is starting to take shape, as Oscar-winner and all-around icon Michelle Yeoh is set to play… Go To Full Article

Disney+ will start showing some live sports from ESPN this year

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"By the end of this calendar year, we will be adding an ESPN tile to Disney+, giving all US subscribers access to select live games and studio programming within the Disney+ app," Iger said. "We see this as a first… Go To Full Article

Adobe's full Creative Cloud suite is 40 percent off in a rare deal

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Designers, photographers and other creators may want to check out this deal from Adobe. From now through May 13, first-time subscribers can save 40 percent on the monthly cost of the Creative Cloud All Apps plan for a full year.… Go To Full Article

OpenAI says it can detect images made by its own software… mostly

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We all think we’re pretty good at identifying images made by AI. It’s the weird alien text in the background. It’s the bizarre inaccuracies that seem to break the laws of physics. Most of all, it’s those gruesome hands and… Go To Full Article

The M4 iPad Pro is literally lighter than Air

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Apple refreshed its iPads in a major way today with new launches in both the iPad Pro and iPad Air lineups. Both have significant hardware updates, but somehow the iPad Pro now weighs less than all of its Air equivalents. Go To Full Article

Final Cut Pro for iPad gets support for external drives and live multicam recording

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The big news for video editors? Final Cut Pro for iPad 2 (actual name) now supports external drives. Video editing projects are typically gigantic when you consider all of that raw footage. It’s easy to fill up all of the… Go To Full Article

Everything announced at Apple's Let Loose iPad event

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Another Apple event is in the books and, as expected, the Let Loose showcase was all about iPad. We now have our first Apple device powered by an M4 chip in the iPad Pro, with the company surprisingly choosing to… Go To Full Article

iPad Air M2 hands-on: A big-screen iPad that doesn't break the bank

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Compared to the iPad Pro, the changes Apple made to the iPad Air are more modest. Rather than a total redesign, the iPad Air is getting some expected and slightly overdue changes: a new screen size, a new processor and… Go To Full Article

How to pre-order Apple's new iPad Air, iPad Pro, Pencil Pro and Magic Keyboard

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The new iPads are finally here. Apple has announced four new entries in its tablet lineup, including two revamped iPad Pros with OLED screens and an all-new M4 chip, a refreshed iPad Air with an M2 chip and a new… Go To Full Article

VESA Rolls Out DisplayHDR 1.2 Spec

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VESA this morning is taking the wraps off of the next iteration of its DisplayHDR monitor certification standard, DisplayHDR 1.2. Designed to raise the bar on display quality, the updated DisplayHDR conformance test suite imposes new luminance, color gamut, and… Go To Full Article

The Google Pixel 8a was just announced, here's how to pre-order the new smartphone

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Google announced the Pixel 8a smartphone today, one week ahead of the company’s I/O conference on May 14. We no longer have to rely on leaked info, as Google has confirmed the Pixel 8a will start at $499, the same… Go To Full Article

Google Pixel 8a hands-on: Flagship AI and a 120Hz OLED screen for $499

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A new Pixel A-series phone typically gets announced at Google I/O. Unfortunately, that means the affordable handset sometimes gets buried amongst all the other news during the company’s annual developer conference. So for 2024, Google moved things up a touch… Go To Full Article

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