Crucial Pro Overclocking 64GB (4x16GB) DDR5-6000 White Setup Review

Memory by stefan @ 2024-11-10 read/post comments(0)

The Crucial Pro Overclocking 64GB (4x16GB) DDR5-6000 White setup is behaving the same as the black one we have looked in the past and our test system succeeded to run both XMP profiles without any stability issues or requirement of extra voltage increase. The 4-module configuration succeeds in some cases to perform even better in terms of performance versus a 2-module setup and thanks to the included sinks, heat accumulation is not an issue even if all motherboard slots are occupied. read more

Shuttle XPC slim DS50U7 Barebone Review

Others/All-in-one PC by stefan @ 2024-11-03 read/post comments(0)

The DS50U7 barebone from Shuttle did impress us in terms of performance, considering we are talking about a fanless design. PL1 is limited to 15W, while PL2 is limited to 17W, while in the case of the ECS LIVA Z5 Plus with active cooling and the i5-1335U SoC, we noted PL1 set at 20W and PL2 set at 39W, which is considerably higher; despite that, we see the i7-1355U winning in some cases, due to the implementation of DDR5 memory, higher boost on the iGPU clock, more execution units, but also a higher boost on the CPU, helping quite a bit in low to medium loads, a situation which is frequently found when using the device like 90% of the… read more

ECS LIVA Z7 Plus Mini-PC Review

Others/All-in-one PC by stefan @ 2024-10-27 read/post comments(0)

The Intel Core Ultra 5 125H based on the Meteor Lake architecture does come with quite a unique core architecture, with 4 Redwood P-Cores, 8 Crestmont E-Cores and 2 LP E-Cores for a total of 18 total threads (P-Cores feature HT), does integrate a dedicated NPU for supporting the latest AI platforms, while the GPU is based on Intel Arc Graphics with 7 Xe cores supporting the latest technologies including Ray Tracing. As we have noted from the test results the ECS LIVA 7 Plus is topping our charts in terms of performance and one of the main reasons would be the lack of aggressive power capping other models do employ to accommodate less elaborated cooling systems. read more

Silicon Power Ace A55 4TB 2.5'' SATA SSD Review

Storage/SSD by stefan @ 2024-10-20 read/post comments(0)

Thanks to the large storage capacity, the Ace A55 can be successfully used as a secondary storage drive where transfer rates are not crucial. The drive is equipped with a healthy amount of pseudoSLC cache, so we needed to fill over 1TB of data for noticing drops in write speeds, while the TBW rating is set at 2000 for the 4TB SKU. read more

AQIRYS ARA Gaming Headset Review

Audio/Others by stefan @ 2024-10-16 read/post comments(0)

We have tested ARA in games such as The Crew Motorfest, Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown, Dustborn but also Diablo 4; the EQ this product does use results in clear highs, balanced mids, while the bass is not overpowering the whole experience. The offered volume is impressively loud, meaning we never felt the need to use it over 50%, while the overall low weight of about 311g is ideal not to notice you are wearing the headset after longer gaming sessions. ARA is constructed from good quality plastic so it won’t creak during adjustment process. read more

Razer Kraken V4 Gaming Headset Review

Audio/Others by stefan @ 2024-10-13 read/post comments(0)

After working a bit with the Synapse settings, we fired up Still Wakes the Deep, Alien Isolation and The Medium: the 40mm Titanium Triforce drivers are able to deliver a great atmospheric experience, with punchy bass, clear voices, while THX audio really makes you think you are using a much more expensive multiple-speaker setup around you. We did really enjoy the breathable fabric earpads which, in our experience are more durable in time versus leatherette ones, but also the retractable microphone, a function we learned to enjoy with SteelSeries headsets as well! read more
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AMD Ryzen AI MAX 300 "Strix Halo" iGPU to Feature Radeon 8000S Branding

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AMD Ryzen AI MAX 300-series processors, codenamed "Strix Halo," have been on in the news for close to a year now. These mobile processors combine "Zen 5" CPU cores with an oversized iGPU that offers performance rivaling discrete GPUs, with… Go To Full Article

AMD "Zen 6" to Retain Socket AM5 for Desktops, 2026-27 Product Launches

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The desktop version of AMD's next-generation "Zen 6" microarchitecture will retain Socket AM5, Kepler_L2, a reliable source with hardware leaks, revealed. What's more interesting is the rumor that the current "Zen 5" will remain AMD's mainstay for the entirety of… Go To Full Article

SilverStone FARA 514X High Air Flow Case Review @ Hardware Asylum

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Quote: In this review we looked at the SilverStone FARA 514X High Airflow computer case. While "high airflow" seems to be the flavor of the week the concept is not without merit. As computer systems start to consume more power… Go To Full Article

ASRock Z890 Taichi Motherboard

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" ... All said and done, we think the ASRock Z890 Taichi is currently one of the best enthusiast motherboards on the market right now. It checks all the boxes in terms of price, performance and features. If you're thinking… Go To Full Article

Sony's WH-1000XM5 headphones are $100 off in this Black Friday deal

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This isn't quite the lowest price we've seen for the over-ear XM5s. They dropped to $280 at one point earlier this year. However, the headphones haven't gone back down to that point since, and this is still a great deal. Go To Full Article

Sony is discontinuing its free PS5 PlayStation Camera adapter for PS VR

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Sony will soon stop offering the free adapter that allows gamers to connect the PlayStation Camera to their PS5. The camera (which was released for the PS4) is required to use the original PlayStation VR on the company's current console,… Go To Full Article

Andor season two will hit Disney+ in April

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Star Wars fans have been waiting quite some time to find out when they'll be able to watch the second and final season of Andor. At the D23 Brazil fan expo, Lucasfilm revealed that the Rogue One prequel series will… Go To Full Article

Intel Working on Fixing "Arrow Lake" Gaming Performance with Upcoming Patches

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In an exclusive interview with Hot Hardware, Intel acknowledged that its recently launched Core Ultra 200 desktop processors, codenamed "Arrow Lake," have significant performance issues. However, Intel announced that a set of fixes are being developed. As our review confirmed,… Go To Full Article

Netac NV7000-Q 1TB M.2 NVMe SSD Review

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Description: The NV7000-Q line of Gen4 M.2 NVMe SSDs is Netac’s proposal for affordable, yet fast and quite durable DRAM-less models. Go To Full Article

Nintendo is suing a streamer of pirated software for millions of dollars

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Nintendo has filed a lawsuit against a streamer called EveryGameGuru, whom it's accusing of streaming gameplays of pirated games before they were even released and of providing viewers access to illegal ROM copies and piracy tools. In its lawsuit, the… Go To Full Article

Engadget review recap: Two new Macs, the PS5 Pro and more

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Techtober rolled straight into November this year. The first week of the month was a busy one at Engadget HQ as we published a number of high-profile reviews over the last few days. There's the MacBook Pro and Mac mini… Go To Full Article

DJI Neo drone firmware update adds more speed and vertical video

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DJI's Neo is shockingly capable for a tiny drone, but it did have a couple of weaknesses — namely, the lack of vertical video and relatively slow flying speeds in tracking mode. The company has now addressed both of those… Go To Full Article

Apple's M4 iMac is already on sale in an early Black Friday deal

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If you weren't able to buy Apple's latest iMac in time to get it on its release day on November 8, here's your chance to get a discount on the all-in-one computer. The company is already selling it for $85… Go To Full Article

AMD Captures 28.7% Desktop Market Share in Q3 2024, Intel Maintains Lead

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According to the market research firm Mercury Research, the desktop CPU market has witnessed a remarkable transformation, with AMD seizing a substantial 28.7% market share in Q3 of 2024—a giant leap since the launch of the original Zen architecture in… Go To Full Article

FiiO Industrial Park/Factory Tour + Interview with Founder @ TechPowerUp

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FiiO is one of the largest audio brands in the world and operates out of a 15,000 sq.meter industrial park in Guangzhou, China. We visited FiiO to know more about how the company works, including going through its assembly and… Go To Full Article

Apple's New Mac mini Comes with Removable Storage

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Both pictures and videos of a partial teardown of Apple's recently launched Mac mini with the M4 SoC have appeared online courtesy of various Chinese sources. There are at least two interesting parts to these partial teardowns and they're related… Go To Full Article

ID-Cooling FX360 INF AIO @ TechPowerUp

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ID-Cooling continues to impress with their latest release, the FX360 INF, a standout 360mm all-in-one liquid cooler. Featuring daisy-chainable fans, easy installation, excellent performance and surprisingly low noise levels, this cooler checks all the right boxes. It’s safe to say… Go To Full Article

God of War Ragnarok for PS5 finally lets Kratos solve puzzles in peace

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Ghosts of Sparta rejoice, for you can now think in peace without your smart-*** son reminding you how slow-witted you are. The latest patch for the PS5 version of God of War Ragnarok adds the option first seen in the… Go To Full Article

Apple Is Giving up on the Stickers

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Since the start of 2024, slowly but surely, Apple has been phasing out logo stickers from product boxes to meet its self-imposed goal of removing plastic from product boxes. Go To Full Article

Volvo EV drivers can start using Tesla's Supercharger network this month

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You can soon top up the battery of a Volvo electric vehicle at more than 17,800 Tesla Supercharger stations across the US and Canada. That should make it much easier for Volvo drivers to find a place to charge, even… Go To Full Article

Apple's AirPods Pro 2 are back on sale for $170 ahead of Black Friday

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Thanksgiving is a few weeks away, but there are some killer early Black Friday deals around already. For instance, Apple's AirPods Pro 2 have dropped back down to $170. That's $80 or 32 percent off the list price. It's not… Go To Full Article

Geometric Future Launches Model 5, a Compact Yet Highly Compatible PC Case

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Geometric Future, an innovative PC components and peripherals brand, launches the Model 5, an innovative PC case with improved functionality and capacity. Available in pillarless glass or mesh-front (Vent) versions, the Model 5 is designed to support up to E-ATX… Go To Full Article

TSMC will reportedly stop making advanced AI chips for Chinese companies

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Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) has suspended the production of advanced AI chips for Chinese companies, according to the Financial Times. The Taiwanese semiconductor chip manufacturer has reportedly notified its clients from China that it will stop producing AI chips… Go To Full Article

Sony has sold 65 million PS5s

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Just after launching the PlayStation 5 Pro, Sony revealed that it has sold 65.5 million PlayStation 5s as of the end of Q2 2024. While sales of the console dropped 1.1 million units from the same period last year (and… Go To Full Article

[M] Crucial Pro Overclocking 64GB (4x16GB) DDR5-6000 White Setup Review

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The Crucial Pro Overclocking 64GB (4x16GB) DDR5-6000 White setup is behaving the same as the black one we have looked in the past and our test system succeeded to run both XMP profiles without any stability issues or requirement of… Go To Full Article

Ryzen 7 9800X3D sells out worldwide

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Demand skyrockets AMD’s gaming processor, the Ryzen 7 9800X3D, has sold out worldwide with demand outpacing supply across major markets. According to 3DCenter.org reveal that retailers across Europe have been overwhelmed by demand, with… Go To Full Article

TSMC executive calls for stronger R&D

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The TSMC’s senior vice president was commenting after Donald Trump’s second election victory for the US presidency and concerns that he might slash support for Taiwan. Go To Full Article

Activision faces fallout over anti-cheat exploit

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Activision announced in October that the bug, which led to some players being mistakenly flagged as cheaters, had impacted only “a small number” of users and was fixed. Go To Full Article

Apple abandons all hope for a larger iMac screen

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Jobs’s Mob confirmed it will not be releasing a larger-screen iMac, leaving fans hoping for a 27-inch upgrade with fewer options for a desktop refresh. Instead, the company is positioning the newly unveiled 24-inch M3 iMac as a middle ground… Go To Full Article

IBM faces lawsuit over data sharing violations

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The lawsuit, filed on behalf of California resident Ed Penning, accuses the tech giant of violating the Video Privacy Protection Act (VPPA), a law enacted in 1988 to protect individuals’ privacy in response to the public release of then-Supreme Court… Go To Full Article

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