Here a roundup of today's reviews and articles:

A Look at RX Vega 64 Efficiency
Antec P6 Compact Micro-ATX Tower Review
ASRock X299M Extreme4 Intel LGA 2066 motherboard Review
BenQ EW3270U Review
BenQ Zowie XL2546 e-Sports Monitor Review
MobileSheets for Windows 10 Review
MSI X470 Gaming M7 AC AMD Ryzen Motherboard Review
Noctua 120mm Fan Roundup
Patriot Burst 480GB SSD Review
PC Specialist Vulcan X (i7-8700K & 1080 Ti) System Review
Razer Huntsman Elite Review
Razer Nommo Chroma Speakers Review
Roccat Horde Aimo Review
Silverstone Tundra TD02-E Review
Zyxel Multy X AC3000 WiFi Mesh System Review

A Look at RX Vega 64 Efficiency

This has definitely been an interesting project for me, and one I am very glad I decided to do. Of course the surprising results of Killing Floor 2 made it worthwhile, but so too do the results for both Wolfenstein 2: The New Colossus and Middle-earth: Shadow of War, just in different places. Across all three games we saw a noticeable drop in power use when undervolting and not limiting the frame rate, or using a high limit. This reduction in power use is important as it improves the efficiency of the RX Vega 64 and it allows increased clock speeds with the reduction of thermal throttling.

Read full article @ OCC

Antec P6 Compact Micro-ATX Tower Review

It may be larger than your "typical" micro-ATX cases but thanks to its size the brand new P6 Compact Tower by Antec offers enough interior space for pretty much anything you'd ever want to equip it with.

Whenever a friend or family member asks me what PC case to get for a new system i always advise them to leave that for last since i think it's very important to know exactly what hardware components you will place inside. For example if you end up getting a mini-ITX or micro-ATX sized mainboard there's no reason to get a regular midi tower with enough room inside for a full sized ATX mainboard (something similar happened some months ago with a friend who first got a mini ITX case and afterwards tried to fit an micro-ATX mainboard inside). Of course since the largest consumer market share still belongs to ATX sized mainboards there aren't nearly as many micro ATX sized towers in the market today and so when Antec announced their brand new P6 Compact tower we just had to take a closer look.

Read full article @ NikKTech

ASRock X299M Extreme4 Intel LGA 2066 motherboard Review

Today, we have published an Intel X299 Micro ATX motherboard test with a sweepstake on OCinside.de! After the recently released AMD Threadripper Micro ATX motherboards from ASRock we have the Intel X299 Micro ATX tested today. The new ASRock X299M Extreme4 not only offers great features like three PCI Express slots, two Ultra M.2 32Gb/s slots, eight SATA3 ports, etc. but even has some more unusual features like the OC header. What this means and how the X299 Micro ATX motherboard from ASRock has scored, we show in the following review, as usual with high overclocking, benchmarks, 360 degree view and thermal images.

Read full article @ OCInside.de

BenQ EW3270U Review

The HDR craze continues to heat up in the PC display market, and while some manufacturers are aiming at the high end of performance and price, BenQ is targeting a much more attainable price point with the recent launch of the EW3270U, a 32-inch 4K HDR display.

The EW3270U touts support for HDR, FreeSync, and both DCI-P3 (95 percent coverage) and sRGB (100 percent) but its relatively low price of $699 means that buyers can expect some compromises. We tested the EW3270U to find out if its performance and limitations were worth the price, and discovered a display with very good color accuracy that may be just what mid-range 4K buyers are looking for.

Read full article @ PC Perspective

BenQ Zowie XL2546 e-Sports Monitor Review

It seems like many monitors are being marketed to consumers as "gaming monitors" with their flashy RGB lights, curved screens, and impressive specifications, but are these the type of monitors you want if you are a serious e-Sports player?  From what we've gathered, probably not.  Most professional e-Sports players do not use super large displays, curved screens, or even high resolutions.  They are more concerned about performance and functionality.  That is where the BenQ Zowie XL2546 e-Sports monitor comes in.  This 24.5-inch TN panel had an HD (1920 x 1080) resolution, 240 Hz refresh rate, 1ms response time, and 320 cd/㎡ brightness.  On top of that there are gaming-focused features like Zowie's Dynamic Accuracy technology, Black eQualizer technology, an LCD frame that was designed to reduce light reflection from the screen, and even shields on the side of the monitor to eliminate distractions.  Is this the ultimate monitor for the serious e-Sports player?  Read on as we find out...

Read full article @ ThinkComputers.org

MobileSheets for Windows 10 Review

When you're playing music, you should be able to focus on your instrument, not flipping pages. MobileSheets frees your hands to make music.

While digital notebooks are becoming more commonplace, many people are still using physical paper for reading sheet music. MobileSheets makes it easy to view sheet music on your Windows 10 devices and allows you to take notes, automatically scroll through music, and search through your music.

Read full article @ Windows Central

MSI X470 Gaming M7 AC AMD Ryzen Motherboard Review

MSI's X470 Gaming M7 AC has a lot going for it with Precision Boost 2. It's gaming and overclocking focus makes for a compelling option in a competitive sea of motherboard options for AMD's new Ryzen processors. It has performance and looks as well, and a bit of subtle RGB if that is a checkbox you require.

Micro Star International or MSI as it’s more commonly known was founded in the latter half of 1986. The company is based in Taiwan and has a presence in over 120 countries worldwide. An interesting fact that people are generally not aware of is that MSI’s first product was and overclockable 286 motherboard. This goes to show how overclocking and performance have been a part of MSI’s focus from the beginning. Fast-forward 31 years after its founding, MSI continues this proud tradition of performance and innovation. The company now has a purely gaming focused product line. It also sponsors eSports tournaments and teams as well as hosting its own events.

MSI has a diverse product portfolio. The MSI product line includes laptops, desktops, monitors, motherboards, graphics cards, VR equipment, and computer peripherals. While MSI’s focus is clearly on PC gaming, it does have some professional and workstation-oriented products as well. MSI also has its Dragon collection products. This includes a couple of backpack options and an MSI Dragon plushie and "lego."

Read full article @ HardOCP

Noctua 120mm Fan Roundup

From over four years of development, Noctua has produced a new flagship 120mm fan series with the computer enthusiast in mind. Whether you need low resistance airflow through a computer case for cooling, or high resistance air pressure through a heat sink or water cooler radiator, the NF-A12x25 fan series will meet those demands.

Read full article @ Neoseeker

Patriot Burst 480GB SSD Review

Patriot Memory is a brand that has been around for over a decade, and a brand I have had some personal memories with. My first custom build was done with a Patriot Sector 5 DDR3 kit years ago. And while they might not have the name recognition of Corsair or G-Skill they have been around as long and do provide products with great customer support and warranty.

With the fuss about SATA SSDs dying down over the past few years and NVMe M.2 drives becoming all the rage the coverage for cheaper SATA based solutions has gotten quiet, a little too quiet as many still use the standard 2.5 inch SSDs for their main OS drive or a secondary SSD when their high-end NVMe drive gets a little too cramped. If you play a lot of open world games or multiplayer games, sometimes the speed of an NVMe drive is excessive but an old school HDD is just not enough. With the prices of NAND memory going down so has the price on larger sized drives, and larger capacity drives like this one are in a much more affordable price range.

Read full article @ Wccftech

PC Specialist Vulcan X (i7-8700K & 1080 Ti) System Review

It's got an overclocked i7-8700K and GTX 1080 Ti - for just £1629.99. If you’re after the ultimate in gaming performance but for the lowest possible outlay, this system from PC Specialist should be right up your street. Packing an Intel Core i7-8700K and Nvidia GeForce GTX 1080 Ti, it’s a top-notch gaming machine yet it costs just £1,629.

Considering that CPU and graphics card combo alone will set you set you back over £1,000 when bought separately, to get a full system for £600 more is mighty impressive.

You also get a Fractal case with a glass side panel, a 256GB M.2 SSD, a 2TB hard drive and of course all the essentials to keep everything running, including a Corsair power supply, Asus motherboard and Corsair all-in-one liquid CPU cooler. The system even comes pre-overclocked.

Read full article @ KitGuru

Razer Huntsman Elite Review

Has Razer reinvented the gaming keyboard? You might think so after using the Huntsman, which features new 'Opto-Mechanical' switches.

For those who enjoy mechanical keyboards either for gaming or productivity, the new Razer Huntsman ($150) and Huntsman Elite ($199) set a new bar. Mixing the clickiness of a mechanical switch with the accuracy of optical light sensors, the Huntsman keyboard is a breath of fresh air in a world full of Cherry switches.

Read full article @ Windows Central

Razer Nommo Chroma Speakers Review

It's a new 2.0 desktop speaker system from Razer - with RGB lighting. Worth £150?

Razer launched its Nommo family of speakers back at CES 2018, with three devices in the range. At £99.99 we have the Razer Nommo that is the most basic model and connects to your PC via 3.5mm jack, while the top dog in the family is the Nommo Pro at £499. Today we are reviewing the middle child of the family – the £149.99 Nommo Chroma which sports RGB lighting and connects via USB. Is it worth the money?

Read full article @ KitGuru

Roccat Horde Aimo Review

A middling keyboard with a promising wheel. Most PC gamers are advised to get their hands on a mechanical keyboard. It's sound advice, as nothing beats the precision of a mechanical key, but while a distinct actuation point and n-key rollover can be beneficial to enthusiast gamers, there are downsides. Mechanical keyboards tend to carry a premium, and if you've never used one before, you might be surprised to find how loud they can be during use. So what do you do if you want a gaming keyboard without all the clicky-clacky noise?

Roccat reckons Horde Aimo is the answer. Priced at £90, this intriguing keyboard employs so-called "membranical keys" that claim to offer "the perfect compromise between membrane and mechanical."

Read full article @ Hexus

Silverstone Tundra TD02-E Review

Founded in 2003, SilverStone is an established leader in the IT field distinguishing itself through exceptional quality of their products and through their elegant and innovative design. Since 2003, SilverStone expanded its line of products offering customers a wide selection of products, from power supplies, fans and cooling solutions to cases and mounting systems for monitors and TV’s. All with a stylish look characteristic of SilverStone.

The Tundra TD02-E model comes packaged in a multicolor box with a white background and blue accents. The front side of the packaging presents the product using an overview image of it, below there are printed the compatible sockets while on the upper side there are printed both the name & series of the cooler, alongside the name and logo of the manufacturer.

Read full article @ Tech-Legend

Zyxel Multy X AC3000 WiFi Mesh System Review

Zyxel Communications Corp. has sent Benchmark Reviews a sample of their new “Multy X AC3000 Tri-Band WiFi System” for review. The name may be a mouthful, but this system purports to provide easy setup and consistent performance across large areas with a “mesh” system that connects multiple routers via a dedicated channel. With a quad-core Qualcomm CPU, 512MB of RAM, and 4GB of flash storage, the Multy X routers should be capable of all the performance a home user could need.

Read full article @ Benchmark Reviews