Here a roundup of today's reviews and articles:

Audio: Sound Blaster X3
Cooling: SilentiumPC Spartan 4 MAX EVO ARGB Cooler Review
Displays: Gigabyte G27QC Review: Curve, Contrast, Crushing Speed
Gaming: Mafia: Definitive Edition Review - Old School Gangster
Graphics Cards: Asus GeForce RTX 3090 TUF Gaming OC, MSI GeForce RTX 3080 Gaming X Trio Review: Big, Bad and Bold
Headphones: HyperX Cloud Core Gaming Headset + 7.1 Surround Sound Review
Microphones: Blue Yeti X mic and Compass review: The ultimate podcast/streamer setup, RODE Microphones RODECaster Pro Review
Mobile: Galaxy Tab S7 Review from an iPad Pro User's Perspective
Motherboards: ASRock Z490 Aqua Motherboard Review: The $1100 LC Monoblock Flagship
Storage: ADATA XPG SX8200 Pro 1TB NVMe SSD Review, Lexar SL100 Pro 1TB USB 3.2 Gen 2 Portable SSD Review, Western Digital SN550 500GB M.2 NVMe SSD Review
Other: Throwboy's Mac-Shaped Pocket Pillows Are a Fun Desktop Accessory

Audio:

LanOC Reviews: Sound Blaster X3

I’ve been using the Creative Labs X7 DAC to power my desktop speakers and wired headphon es for almost 6 years now and have consistently been impressed with the performance, especially when it comes to having it paired up with my speakers. But I rarely run wired headphones because switching between the devices is complicated and you can’t use both at the same time. Not to mention the X7 gets toasty warm on the front when I use it with headphones. All of these issues have had me thinking about adding a dedicated headphone DAC into the mix and given the performance I have seen from the X7 it only makes sense that I would give their Sound Blaster X3 a look. So today I’m going to see what the X3 has to offer and then test out its performance to see if it fits the bill. I’ve heard great things, so I have high expectations. Let’s go check it out!

Sound Blaster X3 - LanOC Reviews

Cooling:

eTeknix: SilentiumPC Spartan 4 MAX EVO ARGB Cooler Review

We at eTeknix review the SilentiumPC Spartan 4 MAX EVO ARGB air cooler. A solid upgrade on their original design offering many more bells and whistles!

SilentiumPC Spartan 4 MAX EVO ARGB Cooler Review | eTeknix

Displays:

Tom's Hardware: Gigabyte G27QC Review: Curve, Contrast, Crushing Speed

The Gigabyte G27QC 27-inch gaming monitor offers HDR, 165 Hz and a lot more for the money.

Gigabyte G27QC Review: Curve, Contrast, Crushing Speed

Gaming:

Wccftech: Mafia: Definitive Edition Review - Old School Gangster

Mafia: Definitive Edition looks better than almost any other open-world crime game and has a story that'll keep you engaged to the end.

Mafia: Definitive Edition Review - Old School Gangster

Graphics Cards:

Hexus: Asus GeForce RTX 3090 TUF Gaming OC

Why change a winning design?

Asus GeForce RTX 3090 TUF Gaming OC

Tom's Hardware: MSI GeForce RTX 3080 Gaming X Trio Review: Big, Bad and Bold

The MSI GeForce RTX 3080 Gaming X Trio is a large card with a beefy cooler that does its job extremely well.

MSI GeForce RTX 3080 Gaming X Trio Review: Big, Bad and Bold

Headphones:

Legit Reviews: HyperX Cloud Core Gaming Headset + 7.1 Surround Sound Review

HyperX is expanding their headset lineup with the addition of the Cloud Core with 7.1 virtual surround sound. Designed for multiple platforms, like PC and PS4, the Cloud Core 7.1 is ready for long gaming sessions in comfort with HyperX’s signature Cloud DNA.

HyperX Cloud Core Gaming Headset + 7.1 Surround Sound Review - Legit Reviews

Microphones:

Windows Central: Blue Yeti X mic and Compass review: The ultimate podcast/streamer setup

September 30th is International Podcast Day. What better way to celebrate than upgrading some of your audio gear? This is the Blue Yeti X and its companion mic arm, the Blue Compass.

Blue Yeti X mic and Compass review: The ultimate podcast/streamer setup

MMORPG.com: RODE Microphones RODECaster Pro Review

Are you a content creator looking to produce higher quality audio? The RODECaster Pro may just be your ticket to sounding like a pro.

RODE Microphones RODECaster Pro Review | MMORPG.com

Mobile:

Max Tech: Galaxy Tab S7 Review from an iPad Pro User's Perspective

As a long time iPad fan, I have to say the Galaxy Tab S7 is almost perfect, there are just 2 issues.. This is the best bang for the buck tablet in 2020 htt...

Galaxy Tab S7 Review from an iPad Pro User's Perspective

Motherboards:

Anandtech: ASRock Z490 Aqua Motherboard Review: The $1100 LC Monoblock Flagship

It is no secret that Intels 10th generation processors are power-hungry. Intel has been squeezing every last drop of MHz out of the 14 nm process with its fastest desktop processors yet, but sometimes conventional air cooling just wont suffice for those wanting to push the limits even further. ASRock understands this, and building on the success of the elegant (yet wallet-emptying) AMD Aqua, the company unveiled an Intel version.

ASRock Z490 Aqua Motherboard Review: The $1100 LC Monoblock Flagship

Storage:

ServeTheHome: ADATA XPG SX8200 Pro 1TB NVMe SSD Review

In our ADATA XPG SX8200 Pro review, we see how this NVMe SSD performs which is especially interesting given the drive can have different controllers onboard

ADATA XPG SX8200 Pro 1TB NVMe SSD Review | ServeTheHome

NikKTech: Lexar SL100 Pro 1TB USB 3.2 Gen 2 Portable SSD Review

The SL100 Pro USB 3.2 Gen 2 Portable SSD by Lexar is not only very compact but can also clearly reach its rather impressive advertised performance levels.

Lexar SL100 Pro 1TB USB 3.2 Gen 2 Portable SSD Review

TweakTown: Western Digital SN550 500GB M.2 NVMe SSD Review

Western Digital takes command of the entry-level market with the WD Blue SN550 M.2 NVMe SSD. Join us as we take a look at it.

Western Digital SN550 500GB M.2 NVMe SSD Review

Other:

MacRumors: Throwboy's Mac-Shaped Pocket Pillows Are a Fun Desktop Accessory

Throwboy is best known for its line of plush, huggable pillows modeled after classic Apple devices, but Throwboy also makes a line of palm-sized...

Review: Throwboy's Mac-Shaped Pocket Pillows Are a Fun Desktop Accessory