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Here a roundup of today's reviews and articles, including ADATA SE800 Portable SSD 1 TB Review, How Good (or Bad) is a $100 Laptop? The Coda Spirit Review, and Leak suggests Intel has an 8+8 core CPU in the pipeline.





TechPowerUp: ADATA SE800 Portable SSD 1 TB Review

The ADATA SE800 is an NVMe based external SSD, which means it offers much better performance than earlier external storage. In our testing we saw speeds of up to 1 GB/s, which, paired with the 1 TB capacity on the SE800, makes it an excellent choice if you want to move a lot of data around.



ADATA SE800 Portable SSD 1 TB Review

Audio:

FunkyKit: Schiit Audio Hel High Power DAC/AMP Review

Hel delivers like 40x the power of a typical computer headphone output, plus it has a podcast-quality stereo-compatible electret mic input.



Schiit Audio Hel High Power DAC/AMP Review - FunkyKit

Cases:

OverclockersClub: Overclockersclub reviews the new CONQUER 2 by Cougar!

Chris at OCC checks out the new CONQUER 2 from Cougar. This is an amazing open air case design (like the Blazer) that changes the way you look at computer case...



Overclockersclub reviews the new CONQUER 2 by Cougar!

Computers:

Anandtech: How Good (or Bad) is a $100 Laptop? The Coda Spirit Review

Back in late 2014, I remember Brett reviewing the HP Stream 11-inch laptop for $200. At the time, it was a great little machine, offering all you need to do basic work flow and get online with a dual-core Atom and a low resolution display. Fast forward to 2019, and I picked up a 1080p IPS 13-inch clamshell laptop, with Win 10 Home and storage expansion, for just $100. On paper, this thing is epic for the price. But is it actually worth it?



How Good (or Bad) is a $100 Laptop? The Coda Spirit Review

Windows Central: HP Elite Dragonfly is gorgeous but rough around the edges

HP's Elite Dragonfly is a new class of super premium business-class Ultrabook. Featuring a 2-in-1 design, support for Wacom inking, Windows Hello, 4G LTE (and soon 5G), all-day battery life, and a gorgeous iridescent blue finish there's a lot to like about this do-it-all laptop. But a few early issues keep us from loving it. Find out if you should buy the Elite Dragonfly or wait until...



Review: HP Elite Dragonfly is gorgeous but rough around the edges

CPUs:

Hexus: Leak suggests Intel has an 8+8 core CPU in the pipeline

Alder Lake-S series could feature Arm-inspired configuration of 8 big + 8 LITTLE cores.



Leak suggests Intel has an 8+8 core CPU in the pipeline

Displays:

Windows Central: MSI's Optix MAG272CQR boasts 165Hz refresh rate, QHD resolution

In search of a new 1440p monitor that can keep up with your powerful gaming rig? MSI's Optix MAG272CQR has a lot going for it, including 165Hz refresh rate, 1ms response time, and color-accurate picture.



Review: MSI's Optix MAG272CQR boasts 165Hz refresh rate, QHD resolution

Gaming:

Windows Central: Conglomerate 451 is a dungeon crawler that's just average

Conglomerate 451 is a grid turn-based dungeon-crawling roguelike cyberpunk adventure into the the heart of a futuristic dystopia. While a distinctly pretty game, there's not a whole else that stands out. Click on to read my thoughts on it.



Review: Conglomerate 451 is a dungeon crawler that's just average

MMORPG.com: Maxnomic Titanus Chair Review

Maxnomic's Titanus gaming chair is a great product - but it's definitely not cheap. We break down what makes the Maxnomic a quality chair as well as why it might be worth a look.

Maxnomic Titanus Chair Review

HotHardware: Valve Index VR Headset Now Available To Order With One Big Caveat For Half Life: Alyx Fans

The Valve Index is available to order now from the Steam Store, but just an hour after it was listed as back 'in stock', shipping times are now listed at 8 weeks.



Valve Index VR Headset Now Available To Order With One Big Caveat For Half Life: Alyx Fans

Graphics Cards:

The FPS Review: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER FE Overclocking

Want to know the kind of performance you will see at 1440p on an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER FE when it is overclocked? Check out our gaming review.



NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER FE Overclocking - The FPS Review

Headphones:

eTeknix: Creative Outlier Gold SXFI Headphones Review

The best source for tech and gaming news, hardware reviews and daily fix of tech. The latest reviews of motherboards, GPUs and much more!



Creative Outlier Gold SXFI Headphones Review | eTeknix

TechPowerUp: Fnatic React Gaming Headset Review

Fnatic React is the first gaming headset released by this world-famous esports brand. It's a simple analog headset with no extra features or gimmicks. It is laser-focused on what's important: sound and microphone quality, as well as wearing comfort.



Fnatic React Gaming Headset Review

ThinkComputers: Razer Kraken Ultimate Gaming Headset Review

For those looking for a more polished home solution Razer has the new Kraken Ultimate Edition. This sits as their flagship Kraken gaming headset and brings along with it many of the features that we saw in the Tournament Edition, but also adds in an active noise-canceling microphone, RGB lighting on the earcups, a USB-only connection, and controls on the headset itself rather than on a controller on your desk.



Razer Kraken Ultimate Gaming Headset Review

Input:

Play3r: Razer DeathAdder Elite Gaming Mouse Review

Gamers are always wondering which gaming mouse is the best for playing. The question is relevant all the time, and there is no single answer to this, but I think a new Razer DeathAdder Elite is the decent one for the best playing experience. The Razer DeathAdder gaming mouse does not need a special introduction …



Razer DeathAdder Elite Gaming Mouse Review | Play3r

Storage:

Vortez: Crucial X8 Review

Portable storage is all the rage right now, with NAND flash manufacturers now offering blazing fast backup/transfer solutions to the masses. How does Crucial's offering stand up in a fierce market?



Crucial X8 Review - Introduction

TweakTown: OWC Mercury Elite Pro Dock Review

OWC channels the Mercury Elite lineup with the Elite Pro to offer its storage driven dock solution. Here's our review.



OWC Mercury Elite Pro Dock Review