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CORSAIR Launches High-Performance Peripherals

CORSAIR®  a world leader in high-performance gear for gamers and content creators, announced the launch of two showstopping PC gaming accessories that enhance even the most intense play: the NIGHTSABRE WIRELESS Gaming Mouse and K65 PRO MINI Optical-Mechanical Gaming Keyboard. On their own, each delivers the superior responsiveness and performance needed to ascend to the top of any leaderboard.…

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Fractal Design Terra Review

Fractal Terra Sage Green Fractal Design is no stranger to the SFF or Small Form Factor world of computer cases. We think many would argue the ‘gold standard’ for cramming a ton of horsepower in a small space belonged to the Node 202 for quite a few years. The world has changed a little since 2015 though. ITX-based builds are becoming more popular by the day. There are a few pleasant side effects…

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AMD Reveals Details on Upcoming Zen 4 Ryzen 7000 series CPUs, AM5 and AMD 600 Series Chipsets

AMD Reveals Details on Upcoming Zen 4 Ryzen 7000 series CPUs, AM5 and AMD 600 Series Chipsets

At Computex 2022, AMD’s Dr. Lisa Su opened the show with a world class Keynote covering a broad range of AMD’s dealings from their recent acquisition of Xilinx, inventor of the Field Programable Gate Array (FPGA) as well as creator of other programable SoC’s. A lot of new partnerships and products were touched on around AMD’s Ryzen 6000 mobile platform. However, the exciting part you came here to…

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Asgard Aesir DDR5 32GB 4800MHz Kit Review

Asgard Aesir DDR5 32GB 4800MHz Kit Review

The launch of a new platform is always fun, even if it has been marred by supply chain constraints and the ‘scalper apocalypse’ over the last couple of years. It’s even more exciting when it comes with new technology, and after 8 years on the DDR4 train, we finally have DDR5. One of the very first memory kits to hit the streets is Asgard’s Aesir DDR5.  Based on the god of music and poetry in…

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Portable and Powerful: COUGAR simplifies gamers transportation with DUST 2 Mini ITX case.

Portable and Powerful: COUGAR simplifies gamers transportation with DUST 2 Mini ITX case.

Portable and Powerful: COUGAR simplifies gamers transportation with DUST 2 Mini ITX case. Just grab your rig and go! Tainan, Taiwan, October 28th, 2021 – COUGAR, the leading brand in the development of PC gaming hardware and peripherals, launched DUST 2 Powerful Mini ITX case. Compact and powerful gaming case, DUST 2 Mini ITX meets the needs of traveling gamers and LAN partygoers. Whether it’s…

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LIAN LI Launches Galahad AIO UNI FAN SL Edition

LIAN LI Launches Galahad AIO UNI FAN SL Edition

LIAN LI Launches Galahad AIO UNI FAN SL Edition October 29th, 2021, Taipei, Taiwan – LIAN LI Industrial Co. Ltd., a leading manufacturer of chassis and PC accessories, announces the Galahad AIO UNI FAN SL Edition, an upgraded version of the Galahad AIO with UNI FAN SL120 fans. The pair provides a powerful cooling solution with a premium design, fewer cables, and unified RGB that can be…

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BIOSTAR ANNOUNCES NEW AMD RADEON™ RX 6600 GRAPHICS CARD

BIOSTAR ANNOUNCES NEW AMD RADEON™ RX 6600 GRAPHICS CARD

BIOSTAR ANNOUNCES NEW AMD RADEON™ RX 6600 GRAPHICS CARD BOOST YOUR GAMING EXPERIENCE TO THE NEXT LEVEL November 2nd, 2021, Taipei, Taiwan – BIOSTAR, a leading manufacturer of motherboards, graphics cards and storage devices, today announced the new BIOSTAR AMD Radeon™ RX 6600 graphics card. Built on the breakthrough AMD RDNA™ 2 gaming architecture, the new BIOSTAR AMD Radeon RX 6600 graphics…

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PATRIOT reveals their Signature DDR5 Memory

PATRIOT reveals their Signature DDR5 Memory

PATRIOT reveals their Signature DDR5 Memory 8GB, 16GB, and 32GB DDR5 modules available in 4800MHz and capacity up to 64GB kits. Optimized for INTEL 12th Generation ALDER LAKE desktop processors and Z690 platform. FREMONT, CALIFORNIA — Nov. 1st, 2021 — PATRIOT™, a global leader in performance memory, SSDs, gaming peripherals, and flash storage solutions, today is proud to announce their first…

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Cooler Master Announces Mounting Upgrades for LGA1700 Release

Cooler Master Announces Mounting Upgrades for LGA1700 Release

Cooler Master Announces Mounting Upgrades for LGA1700 Release LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – Cooler Master announces today it will be providing mounting upgrades for Intel’s Alder Lake LGA1700 release. Cooler Master will provide mounting kits for Intel’s new 12th Generation Alder Lake LGA1700 CPUs, allowing customers to use existing coolers with the new platform. Additionally, Cooler Master’s current…

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Thermaltake All-in-One Liquid Coolers and Air Coolers are Fully Compatible with Socket LGA 1700 and Intel Alder Lake Processors

Thermaltake All-in-One Liquid Coolers and Air Coolers are Fully Compatible with Socket LGA 1700 and Intel Alder Lake Processors

Thermaltake All-in-One Liquid Coolers and Air Coolers are Fully Compatible with Socket LGA 1700 and Intel® Alder Lake Processors Bring on the next generation of gaming with Intel® 12th Gen CPUs and the latest compatible coolers from Thermaltake   Walnut, California－ Nov. 1st, 2021－Thermaltake, the leading PC DIY premium brand for cooling, gaming gear, and enthusiast memory solutions, is pleased…

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Intel Core i9-12900K CPU Review

Intel Core i9-12900K CPU Review

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Intel Announces New 12th Gen Core Desktop Processors

Intel Announces New 12th Gen Core Desktop Processors

Today, Intel launches the highly anticipated new 12th Gen Desktop Core processors. We’ve been enjoying multi-core CPU’s for the better part of 20 years now, but this could be more of a paradigm shift in desktop computer rather than a generational update. What makes this launch so different? You could say it’s the jump to DDR5 and PCIe 5.0 all at once which is true, but that’s not quite the magic…

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Asus ROG Crosshair VIII Extreme X570 Motherboard Review

Asus ROG Crosshair VIII Extreme X570 Motherboard Review

If you have to look twice at the ROG Crosshair VIII Extreme name containing both ‘Crosshair’ and ‘Extreme��� we don’t blame you. The flagship ‘Extreme’ moniker has been almost exclusively reserved for Intel platforms since its debut in 2007 on the Intel X38 based ROG Maximus Extreme. When the first-generation Ryzen bombshell dropped on the almost decade-long Intel party, Asus capped their AMD X370…

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BIOSTAR CELEBRATES 35 YEARS OF EXCELLENCE

BIOSTAR CELEBRATES 35 YEARS OF EXCELLENCE

October 19th, 2021, Taipei, Taiwan – BIOSTAR, a leading brand of motherboards, graphics cards, and storage devices, today announced the celebration of their 35th anniversary with amazing surprises for their fans.   As one of the foremost tech brands renowned globally, BIOSTAR has always thrived in providing the best products to their customers. Spearheading the charge for innovative technology…

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Fractal Lumen S28 RGB AiO Liquid Cooler Review

Fractal Lumen S28 RGB AiO Liquid Cooler Review

Fractal’s new Lumen series cooler is their second liquid cooler series, but their first in-house design. We won’t get into the semantics of patent trolling and Intellectual Property defense, but it’s well known that a certain company has a stranglehold on the AiO liquid cooling market in terms of combining a pump and a water block into one device. The Lumen does NOT have a pump integrated into…

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GeIL Announces the Availability of POLARIS RGB DDR5 Gaming Memory Kits

GeIL Announces the Availability of POLARIS RGB DDR5 Gaming Memory Kits

GeIL Announces the Availability of POLARIS RGB DDR5 Gaming Memory Kits The world’s first RGB DDR5 is now available for Intel’s 12th Generation Alder Lake desktop processors and Z690 motherboards Frequencies from 4800MHz to 5600MHz with full overclocking potential Taipei, Taiwan — October 12th, 2021 — GeIL – Golden Emperor International Ltd. – One of the world’s leading PC components & peripheral…

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Fractal Ion+ 2 Platinum 860W PSU Review

Fractal Ion+ 2 Platinum 860W PSU Review

Today we’ll be taking a look at Fractal’s update to the Ion+ 2 Platinum power supply. All of your favorites remain like the iconic UltraFlex cables, fully modular connections, and 80+ Platinum efficiency. One of the new additions is a second 8-pin EPS power cable to handle higher-end motherboards with multiple CPU power connections. An update to ATX 12v v2.52 offers better support for low power…