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BIOSTAR X870E VALKYRIE AM5 Motherboard Review

Motherboards/AMD AM5 by stefan @ 2024-12-08 read/post comments(0)

The new VALKYRIE X870E board from BIOSTAR is a solid offering in terms of hardware, thanks to the 8-layer low-loss PCB, reinforced interfaces, solid VRM and plenty of shielding for the M.2 interfaces. It covers the requirements from AMD to include USB 4.0 Type-C ports on the I/O while the Realtek ALC1220-VB2 CODEC is a tried and tested solution for folks which still need the analog audio interfaces and have not yet switched to digital solutions. The Realtek RTL8125D is flawless compared to the Intel 2.5Gbit controllers which have had issues with disconnects on some routers, while the less intrusive RGB lighting does offer the board a professional look. read more

Silicon Power XPOWER Pulse 64GB (2x32GB) DDR5-6000 Gaming Kit Review

Memory by stefan @ 2024-12-04 read/post comments()

The XPOWER Pulse 64GB DDR5-6000 memory kit performs great at stock frequency thanks to the tighter timings and does not get hot. We can also get some free performance by overclocking it at 6200 MT/s, while maintaining the exact same voltage and timings, while the heatspreader does not interfere with beefier cooling systems. read more

Epomaker x AULA F65 Mechanical Wireless Keyboard Review

Others/Mice & Keyboards by stefan @ 2024-11-28 read/post comments(0)

With the LEOBOG Reaper switches, Epomaker x AULA F65 offers a satisfying experience with the marbly “thock” sound of bottoming out, having an actuation force similar to the CHERRY MX Reds, which recommends it for both gaming and productivity work. There are no advanced, low-latency features on the wireless interface so if you need the least latency while gaming, wired mode is the way to go. read more

Epomaker Galaxy70 Mechanical Wireless Keyboard Review

Others/Mice & Keyboards by stefan @ 2024-11-25 read/post comments(0)

Galaxy70 is a breath of fresh air considering the unique features it comes with such as the fully-aluminum casing, the Huano Blossom Odyssey linear switches which are smooth and only require 40gf to operate, while the gasket structure along with the multiple layers of sound improving material allow for a very satisfying “thock” sound. The connectivity is available via Bluetooth, WiFi and wired modes and the switch can be easily done by using Fn combinations. read more

Silicon Power Marvel Xtreme DS72 1TB USB 3.2 Gen2 Flash Drive Review

Storage/SSD by stefan @ 2024-11-21 read/post comments(0)

The DS72 SSD in a Flash Drive format does offer quite a bit of performance and storage space, especially when purchasing the 1TB or 2TB SKUs. Even with the pSLC cache fully filled, the performance will still hover around 200MB/s and the drive does not get very hot when transferring large amounts of data in a single session. read more

AQIRYS ZEPHYR Gaming Mouse Review

Others/Mice & Keyboards by stefan @ 2024-11-17 read/post comments(0)

We are more into casual gaming rather than competitive, but we always like to take a spin in The First Descendant, SMITE 2 or more relaxed games such as Alan Wake 2, New World Aeternum, Throne and Liberty or Diablo IV. The mouse feels great thanks to the low weight, powerful sensor, while the smooth, matte surface offers quite a bit of grip, without the need of using the extra tapes. The smaller footprint does accommodate with ease smaller hands as well, the docking station is a quality-of-life improvement (we can use the BIOS option to have USB ports enabled while the computer is off and charge it overnight) and the battery life is great! read more

Memory	Crucial Pro Overclocking 64GB (4x16GB) DDR5-6000 White Setup Review	by stefan @ 2024-11-10
Others/All-in-one PC	Shuttle XPC slim DS50U7 Barebone Review	by stefan @ 2024-11-03
Others/All-in-one PC	ECS LIVA Z7 Plus Mini-PC Review	by stefan @ 2024-10-27
Storage/SSD	Silicon Power Ace A55 4TB 2.5'' SATA SSD Review	by stefan @ 2024-10-20
Audio/Others	AQIRYS ARA Gaming Headset Review	by stefan @ 2024-10-16

Hardware or Gadgets/Multimedia news

AAEON Releases its First Meteor Lake-Powered Mini AI PC with the UP Xtreme i14 Edge

@ 2024/12/09 read/post comments(0)

AAEON's UP brand, most known for its pioneering developer board portfolio, has released the UP Xtreme i14 Edge, a Mini PC equipped with Intel Core Ultra processing, Intel Arc graphics, and 64 GB of LPDDR5 system memory. The PC is… Go To Full Article

Intel 0x114 Microcode Could be the Magic Gaming Performance Fix for "Arrow Lake"

@ 2024/12/09 read/post comments(0)

The gaming performance of Intel's latest Core Ultra 200-series "Arrow Lake-S" desktop processors missed the mark by quite a bit, ending up slower than the 14th Gen Core "Raptor Lake" processors. Adding pressure to Intel is AMD's recent launch of… Go To Full Article

You can now get a yellow charging brick for $5 to match your Playdate’s cable

@ 2024/12/09 read/post comments(0)

As spotted by a Reddit user this weekend, Panic is now selling a macaroni yellow charging brick to go with the yellow cable that comes with the distinctively yellow Playdate. Say yellow again. The good news for anyone who wants… Go To Full Article

Apple sued for failing to implement tools that would detect CSAM in iCloud

@ 2024/12/09 read/post comments(0)

Apple is being sued by victims of child sexual abuse over its failure to follow through with plans to scan iCloud for child sexual abuse materials (CSAM), The New York Times reports. In 2021, Apple announced it was working on… Go To Full Article

X adds, then quickly removes, Grok’s new ‘Aurora’ image generator

@ 2024/12/09 read/post comments(0)

On Saturday, a new image generator called Aurora became available for some Grok users, many of whom shared the tool’s results on X touting their photorealism. But as of Sunday afternoon, Aurora appears to be gone. While it briefly showed… Go To Full Article

Apple Vision Pro could soon work with PlayStation VR2 controllers

@ 2024/12/09 read/post comments(0)

Apple and Sony have quietly been working on bringing PlayStation VR2 controller support to the Apple Vision Pro, Mark Gurman reports in the Power On newsletter. Gaming isn’t exactly the Vision Pro’s strong suit, thanks in part to the fact… Go To Full Article

XPG LANCER RGB 32GB DDR5 7200MHz CL34 Dual-Channel Kit Review

@ 2024/12/09 read/post comments(0)

Description: At 7200MHz (MT/s) the LANCER RGB DDR5 32GB CL34 Dual-Channel Kit by XPG is a balanced offer for people who want something really good for their systems without breaking the bank. Go To Full Article

ViewSonic Readying a 27-inch 520 Hz OLED Gaming Monitor for CES 2025 Launch

@ 2024/12/09 read/post comments(0)

According to the reputable German publication ComputerBase, ViewSonic is preparing to launch an absolute unit of a gaming monitor at CES 2025, which is scheduled to take place in January of next year. The monitor is expected to sport an… Go To Full Article

Fortnite is getting a 5v5 first-person shooter mode

@ 2024/12/09 read/post comments(0)

A new game mode called Ballistic is coming to Fortnite in early access on December 11, bringing a 5v5 tactical first-person shooter experience. In Ballistic mode, one team will be tasked with planting a Rift Point Device — which will… Go To Full Article

iFixit Adds Xbox Series Consoles to Growing List of Official Spare Parts

@ 2024/12/09 read/post comments(0)

iFixit, the company known for publishing tear-down guides and repairability ratings as well as selling official spare parts and components for various electronics brands, has added Microsoft's Xbox consoles to its growing range of official spares. The repair advocacy company… Go To Full Article

F2P Hero Shooter Marvel Rivals Shatters Expectations

@ 2024/12/09 read/post comments(0)

It's no secret that 2024 hasn't been kind to live-service games, with recent months seeing games like XDefiant and Concord shut down—although not always without reason—so it's a bit refreshing to see the recently released Marvel Rivals hit what can… Go To Full Article

Path of Exile 2 Becomes Victim of Its Own Success As 450,000+ Players

@ 2024/12/09 read/post comments(0)

Path of Exile 2 today released in Early Access on Steam and consoles, and, despite the game's $29.99 Early Access pricing, it has already managed to amass a peak player count of over 458,920 players on Steam alone. While this… Go To Full Article

Google Wallet can now hold your US passport

@ 2024/12/09 read/post comments(0)

Now you’ve got one less thing you have to fish for in your pocket or purse at the airport. Starting today, Google Wallet can carry a digital copy of your US passport and use them at Transportation Safety Administration (TSA)… Go To Full Article

SpaceX completes Starlink’s first direct-to-cell constellation

@ 2024/12/09 read/post comments(0)

The completed constellation follows the FCC’s approval of a deal between SpaceX and T-Mobile last week. The companies announced the partnership in 2022, touting plans for a future where phones can be connected to the world even in the middle… Go To Full Article

The next iPhone SE’s new modem reportedly won’t be as capable as Qualcomm’s

@ 2024/12/09 read/post comments(0)

It seems increasingly likely that Apple’s fourth-generation iPhone SE will feature the first 5G modem the company has built in-house. A new report from Bloomberg both confirms earlier reporting from 9to5Mac and clarifies that Apple’s first modem won’t be quite… Go To Full Article

Borderlands 4 Game Awards Trailer Expected To Divulge Details on Returning Characters

@ 2024/12/09 read/post comments(0)

The annual Game Awards is just around the corner, with the opening night scheduled for December 12, and gaming industry big-shots have teased that there are big announcements coming. One such announcement is the reveal of the second Borderlands 4… Go To Full Article

Hitscan Hyperlight @ TechPowerUp

@ 2024/12/09 read/post comments(0)

Hitscan is a new name on the peripheral market, offering the ambidextrous Hyperlight as a first release. Weighing 40 g, the Hyperlight comes with PixArt's PAW3395 sensor and Omron optical main button switches, and true 8000 Hz polling is supported… Go To Full Article

If you're really bored, X’s Grok AI chatbot is now free to use

@ 2024/12/09 read/post comments(0)

There are some limitations for those who don’t want to plunk down $8 (or more) each month for X Premium. The free tier only allows for ten messages in each two-hour period. There’s also a hard cap on image analysis,… Go To Full Article

GPD Win Max 2 Scores Strix Point Update Along With a Price Bump

@ 2024/12/09 read/post comments(0)

GPD recently updated its Win 4 gaming handheld with Strix Point APUs, and has now seemingly turned its attention to the Win Max 2. The system is available on Indiegogo, with an estimated shipping time set for sometime this December.… Go To Full Article

GEEKOM QS1 Pro Mini PC Specs Leak Reveals 12-core Snapdragon X Elite SoC

@ 2024/12/09 read/post comments(0)

Just a few days ago, we reported on a leaked teaser for GEEKOM's upcoming QS1 Pro mini PC. The system is set to mark GEEKOM's foray into the world of Arm-based PCs, likely in a bid to take on Apple's… Go To Full Article

Meta AI has ‘nearly’ 600 million monthly users

@ 2024/12/09 read/post comments(0)

Meta’s aggressive push to make its AI assistant a ubiquitous presence in its apps continues to pay off. Meta AI is on the verge of passing its next major milestone, with “nearly” 600 million monthly users, Mark Zuckerberg shared in… Go To Full Article

NYXI Unveils Flexi Wireless Game Controller

@ 2024/12/09 read/post comments(0)

Today, NYXI officially announces the global launch of the NYXI Flexi Wireless Game Controller, designed to deliver a seamless and customizable gaming experience across multiple platforms. The NYXI Flexi stands as a strong competitor to other modular design controllers on… Go To Full Article

TikTok inches closer to a US ban after judges shoot down appeal

@ 2024/12/09 read/post comments(0)

Three judges shot down ByteDance’s petition to overturn a law that could ban TikTok in the US. On Friday, The New York Times reported that the judges upheld the new law, which requires the company to sell the app to… Go To Full Article

Seasonic FOCUS GX ATX 3.0 850 W @ TechPowerUp

@ 2024/12/09 read/post comments(0)

Today we examine Seasonic's mid-range FOCUS GX series with ATX 3.0 support and 80 Plus Gold efficiency levels. Thanks to support for the 16-pin connector and three 8-pins, you'll be able to power any modern GPU with it. Peace of… Go To Full Article

HIFIMAN HE1000 Unveiled Planar Magnetic Headphones @ TechPowerUp

@ 2024/12/09 read/post comments(0)

HIFIMAN brings its daring new unveiled driver technology to the HE1000 line with the HE1000 Unveiled! This open-back premium planar magnetic set of headphones is not as nerve-wracking to use as the Susvara Unveiled, yet gives you the same benefits… Go To Full Article

MAXSUN Designs Arc B580 GPU with Two M.2 SSDs, Putting Leftover PCIe Lanes to Good Us

@ 2024/12/09 read/post comments(0)

Thanks to the discovery of VideoCardz, we get a glimpse of MAXSUN's latest Arc 580 GPU with not only a GPU but extra room for two additional M.2 SSDs. The PCIe connector on the Intel Arc B580 has x16 physical… Go To Full Article

The PlayStation 5 is still $75 off, plus the rest of the week's best tech deals

@ 2024/12/09 read/post comments(0)

Black Friday and Cyber Monday are in the rear-view mirror, but some of the better deals from the onslaught of sales are still available. Both PlayStation 5 consoles are still $75 off, for instance, while the Apple Watch Series 10… Go To Full Article

Apple's AirPods 4 with ANC drop to a new low of $139

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Black Friday and Cyber Monday are in the rearview mirror, but you can still find great deals this holiday season. Case in point: Apple's AirPods 4 with active noise cancellation (ANC) have dropped to their lowest price to date. You… Go To Full Article

Cooler Master Unwraps the MasterFrame Series

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Cooler Master, a global leader in PC components and tech lifestyle solutions, today announced the launch of the MasterFrame Series, an innovative line of PC cases that redefines customization, performance, and artistry in PC design. This adaptable series introduces a… Go To Full Article

Google Photos now has a 2024 recap feature

@ 2024/12/09 read/post comments(0)

Google Photos just unveiled a yearly recap feature, which is a play on stuff like Spotify Wrapped and PlayStation Wrap-Up. This is a highlight reel of notable photos culled from the entire year, along with “fun graphics and cinematic effects.”… Go To Full Article

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