Cases:
KitGuru: Thermaltake Level 20 HT Chassis Review
When you first look at the new Thermaltake Level 20 HT it would be understandable if you had a flashback to the Level 20 XT that we covered in a four case round-up HERE. The Level 20 XT and HT are both huge, cost around £200 and have glass on every visible surface so it would be perfectly reasonable to wonder why Thermaltake developed the Level 20 HT, and happily we have a simple answer. Despite the family resemblance, the Level 20 HT uses a completely different design with air intakes at the bottom and a rotated motherboard tray that puts the rear I/O in the roof of the case.
Thermaltake Level 20 HT Chassis Review | KitGuru
Computers:
HotHardware: Alienware m15 R2 Review: Beautiful OLED, Beastly Performance
Alienware's m15 R2 gaming laptop has a great blend of performance and portability, powered by Intel and NVIDIA processors and a gorgeous 4K OLED
Alienware m15 R2 Review: Beautiful OLED, Beastly Performance
Displays:
KitGuru: AOC 24G2U 24in 144Hz Gaming Monitor Review
Curved screens may be gaining traction, but there’s still plenty of reasons why you might want to opt for a more traditional flat monitor. Price is just the beginning, since curvature adds a premium. Panel type is another, because most curved screens use VA technology rather than IPS or TN, due to the fact that the latter are harder to bend while maintaining image quality. So there’s lots of life left in a standard 24in flat screen, particularly one like the AOC 24G2U that offers solid gaming abilities for a decent price.
AOC 24G2U 24in 144Hz Gaming Monitor Review | KitGuru
Graphics Cards:
LanOC: Gigabyte RX 5700 XT Gaming OC 8G
When it comes to aftermarket RX 5700 XT’s I had the chance to check out the Thicc II from XFX but around that time I also had a card from Gigabyte come in. They sent over the RX 5700 XT Gaming OC. Unlike the Thicc II the Gaming OC sticks a lot closer to reality when it comes to card size, with exception to card length which the Gaming OC cards with their triple fans are always long. But I’ve been curious to see how the RX 5700 XT Gaming OC performs in comparison to the larger card as well as the reference card. Cooling is especially important given the cooling and noise issues of the reference card. So today I’m going to take a closer look at the Gaming OC and then run it through our test suite and see how it performs.
Gigabyte RX 5700 XT Gaming OC 8G - LanOC Reviews
MadShrimps: XFX Radeon RX 5700 XT 8GB GDDR6 Ultra THICC III Video Card Review
XFX did listen to user feedback and watched closely the competition after the release of the THICC II card and the end result is quite amazing: we are getting a well designed package that features the same attractive shroud elements, three new fans that are able to spin under 500RPM under low GPU load but also a revised heatsink. The new heatsink comes with a copper interposer for the memory that helps drop temperatures considerably, while keeping the whole package TGP at values of over 260W. Besides the high-quality fans, the card BIOS has been tuned for low RPMs under load so the THICC III won’t really bother you in terms of acoustics while playing the latest games.
[M] XFX Radeon RX 5700 XT 8GB GDDR6 Ultra THICC III Video Card Review
Headphones:
FunkyKit: Philips TABH305 Bass+ Wireless Headphone Review
Tune in to your sounds with big, bold bass. Tune out distractions with active noise cancellation (ANC) Philips TABH305 Bass+ Wireless Headphones.
Philips TABH305 Bass+ Wireless Headphone Review - FunkyKit
Input:
MMORPG.com: Razer Viper Ultimate Wireless Gaming Mouse Review
It’s only been a few short months since we first looked at the Razer Viper lightweight eSports mouse but today, we’re looking at the Razer Viper Ultimate. It features the same sturdy yet lightweight design of the original but now features improved feet and Razer’s industry-leading HyperSpeed Wireless connectivity. At $149, it’s competing in a crowded market - does it do enough to stand out and earn your purchase?
Razer Viper Ultimate Wireless Gaming Mouse Review - MMORPG.com
Wccftech: SCUF Vantage 2 Controller Review - Last Year's Concerns Noted and Eliminated
SCUF has taken all of the criticism over last year's controller to create a tournament worthy controller with the new SCUF Vantage 2 Modern Warfare edition.
SCUF Vantage 2 Controller Review - Last Year's Concerns Noted and Eliminated
Memory:
TweakTown: Patriot Viper 4 Blackout Edition DDR4-3600 16GB Memory Kit Review
Patriot's Viper 4 Blackout Edition DDR4-3600 16GB dual-channel RAM is the most affordable 3600MHz CAS17 kit we could find and it's tested here.
Patriot Viper 4 Blackout Edition DDR4-3600 16GB Memory Kit Review
Storage:
Windows Central: CalDigit's Tuff nano is a killer external USB-C SSD. Here's why.
I took CalDigit's Tuff nano external USB-C SSD for a test drive to see whether or not it's worth the money. Turns out, it's a perfect choice if you need something speedy, compact, and durable.
Review: CalDigit's Tuff nano is a killer external USB-C SSD. Here's why.
Other:
techPowerUp: Red Dead Redemption 2 Benchmark Test & Performance Analysis
Red Dead Redemption 2 is the best-looking game ever released. You're getting a huge graphics upgrade over the console version. As expected, impressive visuals come with high hardware requirements. We tested the game on 23 graphics cards, at three resolutions, and took a closer look at DirectX 12 vs. Vulkan, too.
Red Dead Redemption 2 Benchmark Test & Performance Analysis
