Here a roundup of today's reviews and articles:
Computers: Panasonic Toughbook 55 MK2 sets the bar for semi-rugged Windows PCs
Cooling: be quiet! Dark Rock TF 2 CPU Cooler Review, be quiet! Dark Rock TF 2, be quiet! Dark Rock TF 2 Review: Sibling Rivalry, be quiet! Dark Rock TF2 CPU Cooler Review, be quiet! Dark Rock TF2 CPU Cooler Review
Gaming: Not So MMO: Godfall: Fire & Darkness Preview, Tribes of Midgard Review
Graphics Cards: AMD Radeon Pro W6600 Review: RDNA 2 Pro-Vis GPU For Less, A Look At “Epic” 1080p Gaming Performance With AMD’s Radeon RX 6600 XT, AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT Introduction, AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT Review: MSI GAMING X Tested, AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT Review: The Memory Compromise, AMD RX 6600 XT Review, ASUS Radeon RX 6600 XT STRIX OC Review, MSI Radeon RX 6600 XT Gaming X 8 GB Review - Does AMD mix up the lower midrange?, MSI Radeon RX 6600 XT Gaming X review, PowerColor Radeon RX 6600 XT Red Devil, Radeon RX 6600 XT Review: AMD RDNA 2 For Mainstream Gamers, XFX MERC 308 RX 6600 XT Black, XFX Radeon RX 6600 XT Speedster MERC 308 Black Review, XFX Radeon RX 6600 XT Speedster MERC 308 Black Review
Headphones: Etymotic EVO Multi-Driver Earphones Review
Input: Adafruit MacroPad RP2040 Review: The Ultimate DIY Keypad, Epomaker NT68 Wireless Magic Mechanical Keyboard Review, Epomaker NT68 Wireless Mechanical Keyboard Review: Mechanical, Professional, Versatile
Motherboards: ASUS TUF Gaming Z590-Plus WIFI Motherboard Review: Is $260 Mid-Range or High-End?
Power: Twelve South PlugBug Slim Review: The 'first ultra-thin' 17mm wall charger with USB-C and 20W output
Storage: Save money on cloud storage with the ASUSTOR AS1104T NAS
Computers:
Windows Central: Panasonic Toughbook 55 MK2 sets the bar for semi-rugged Windows PCs
Panasonic is refreshing its award-winning Toughbook 55 for 2021. In the new MK2 version, this semi-rugged laptop gets 11th Gen Intel, Thunderbolt 4, and even more improved hardware. Here's why it is still the king of semi-rugged Windows laptops.
Review: Panasonic Toughbook 55 MK2 sets the bar for semi-rugged Windows PCs
Cooling:
TweakTown: be quiet! Dark Rock TF 2 CPU Cooler Review
be quiet!'s impressive Dark Rock TF 2 CPU cooler launches today and it left us rather impressed with what it was able to produce.
be quiet! Dark Rock TF 2 CPU Cooler Review
Hexus: be quiet! Dark Rock TF 2
Something a little different to your typical air cooler.
be quiet! Dark Rock TF 2
Tom's Hardware: be quiet! Dark Rock TF 2 Review: Sibling Rivalry
Low profile, high expectations
be quiet! Dark Rock TF 2 Review: Sibling Rivalry
eTeknix: be quiet! Dark Rock TF2 CPU Cooler Review
We at eTeknix review the newly released be quiet! Dark Rock TF2 CPU cooler. A top flow high-performance air cooler with a huge maximum rated TDP of 210W!
be quiet! Dark Rock TF2 CPU Cooler Review | eTeknix
ThinkComputers: be quiet! Dark Rock TF2 CPU Cooler Review
Now be quiet is back with their Dark Rock TF 2 which brings with it a dual-heatsink, dual-fan design with six 6mm heatpipes capable of handling thermal loads up to 230W.
be quiet! Dark Rock TF2 CPU Cooler Review
Gaming:
MMORPG.com: Not So MMO: Godfall: Fire & Darkness Preview
Godfall released last year on PlayStation 5 and PC, bringing a technical showcase to the new console, as well as the concept of a "looter slasher" from Counterplay Games. Now, with the Lightbringer update and the first expansion, Fire & Darkness, Mitch descends into the Fire Realm to put the new content through its paces.
Not So MMO: Godfall: Fire & Darkness Preview | MMORPG.com
MMORPG.com: Tribes of Midgard Review
Tribes of Midgard is the latest ARPG, roguelite, Viking-themed survival game. Mitch has a few thoughts in his review. Is it a new Viking King, or is just a flash in the pan?
Tribes of Midgard Review | MMORPG.com
Graphics Cards:
HotHardware: AMD Radeon Pro W6600 Review: RDNA 2 Pro-Vis GPU For Less
AMD's newest Radeon Pro W6600 is a mainstream, professional workstation GPU based on its RDNA2 graphics architecture.
AMD Radeon Pro W6600 Review: RDNA 2 Pro-Vis GPU For Less
Techgage: A Look At “Epic” 1080p Gaming Performance With AMD’s Radeon RX 6600 XT
AMD has just ushered in the release of the fifth GPU to join the RDNA2-based Radeon lineup, and to the potential delight of fans, it comes in at the lowest price-point yet. Carrying an SRP of $379, the RX 6600 XT promises to deliver stellar 1080p gaming performance, even if your sights are set...
A Look At “Epic” 1080p Gaming Performance With AMD’s Radeon RX 6600 XT
The FPS Review: AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT Introduction
The AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT is being launched today at $379, find out all the information, specifications, as we compare the specs.
AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT Introduction - The FPS Review
PC Perspective: AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT Review: MSI GAMING X Tested
AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT Review: MSI GAMING X Tested It’s here: the era of the nearly $400 1080p graphics card. Are you excited? Ok, cheeky intro aside, we have
AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT Review: MSI GAMING X Tested - PC Perspective
PC Perspective: AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT Review: The Memory Compromise
Navi 23 only has 8GB GDDR6 on a 128-bit interface
AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT Review: The Memory Compromise
MMORPG.com: AMD RX 6600 XT Review
AMD's RX 6600 XT is out on the 11th, and the card promises to perform 1080p gaming at high refresh rates using max graphics in the latest AAA games. However, how does the card stack up against its competition and is 1080p worth the cost?
AMD RX 6600 XT Review | MMORPG.com
TechPowerUp: ASUS Radeon RX 6600 XT STRIX OC Review
The ASUS Radeon RX 6600 XT STRIX OC is a custom design variant with a triple-slot, dual-fan cooler. The card achieves excellent performance in Full HD, giving you 60 FPS or higher in every single game we tested. Temperatures are very low, and overclocking potential is good, too.
ASUS Radeon RX 6600 XT STRIX OC Review
IgorsLAB: MSI Radeon RX 6600 XT Gaming X 8 GB Review - Does AMD mix up the lower midrange?
AMD rounds out the Navi portfolio further down the line with the Radeon RX 6600XT unveiled today. Since the reference cards are only available as render picture (AMD is following NVIDIA’s lead here with the GeForce RTX 3060), today’s launch article will use a board partner card. And since I also did the launch of the GeForce RTX 3060 with a Gaming X card from MSI at the time, I’m happy about the card AMD gave me (randomly). Because this also allows a better comparison of the cooling solutions and the factory OC of both cards.
MSI Radeon RX 6600 XT Gaming X 8 GB Review - Does AMD mix up the lower midrange?
The Guru of 3D: MSI Radeon RX 6600 XT Gaming X review
Join us in a review on a new NAVI23 based graphics cards. In this review, we'll take a look at the MSI Radeon RX 6600 XT Gaming X to see if it's the price versus performance warrior that AMD claims it is.
MSI Radeon RX 6600 XT Gaming X review
Hexus: PowerColor Radeon RX 6600 XT Red Devil
A solid card... but at what price?
PowerColor Radeon RX 6600 XT Red Devil
HotHardware: Radeon RX 6600 XT Review: AMD RDNA 2 For Mainstream Gamers
AMD's Radeon RX 6600 XT targets 1080p gamers and more affordable price points, with its scaled down Navi 23 GPU but it's still got plenty of punch
Radeon RX 6600 XT Review: AMD RDNA 2 For Mainstream Gamers
LanOC Reviews: XFX MERC 308 RX 6600 XT Black
AMD has been quiet for the past few months after the launch of their RX 6700 XT, but they have still been busy in that time. Just last week they announced their RX 6600 XT. The 6700 XT was targeted at 1440p, but the new RX 6600 XT is still focused on high performance 1080p gaming which is still by far the most popular gaming resolution being used. The 6600 XT doesn’t have a reference design, so today I will checking out the MERC308 version from XFX to see how the 6600XT performs in our test suite. Is it going to be the best option for someone looking to get the best performance at 1080p? We will find out.
XFX MERC 308 RX 6600 XT Black - LanOC Reviews
TweakTown: XFX Radeon RX 6600 XT Speedster MERC 308 Black Review
XFX adds another RDNA 2 beast to its roster, with the 1080p gaming powerhouse Radeon RX 6600 XT Speedster MERC 308 Black.
XFX Radeon RX 6600 XT Speedster MERC 308 Black Review
Headphones:
TechPowerUp: Etymotic EVO Multi-Driver Earphones Review
Etymotic is synonymous with its probing acoustic chamber, single-driver tuning with a neutral and accurate response. This changes with the new Etymotic EVO that adopts an ergonomic design and the company's first multi-driver setup in an attempt to be more accurate while also increasing soundstage and presence.
Etymotic EVO Multi-Driver Earphones Review
Input:
Tom's Hardware: Adafruit MacroPad RP2040 Review: The Ultimate DIY Keypad
Great for productivity and easy to customize.
Adafruit MacroPad RP2040 Review: The Ultimate DIY Keypad
MMORPG.com: Epomaker NT68 Wireless Magic Mechanical Keyboard Review
Designed to sit directly on top of your laptop keyboard, is Epomaker's new portable mechanical keyboard worth a buy? Find out in our review.
Epomaker NT68 Wireless Magic Mechanical Keyboard Review | MMORPG.com
Tom's Hardware: Epomaker NT68 Wireless Mechanical Keyboard Review: Mechanical, Professional, Versatile
Mechanical typing on the go
Epomaker NT68 Wireless Mechanical Keyboard Review: Mechanical, Professional, Versatile
Motherboards:
Anandtech: ASUS TUF Gaming Z590-Plus WIFI Motherboard Review: Is $260 Mid-Range or High-End?
Despite the Z590 chipset being the premium option for Intel 11th Gen Rocket Lake processors, and the boards starting around $200, not every model is there to decimate the wallet. Every vendor has models designed for entry-level, mid-range, and even the flagship models - its all a question of where the vendor thinks those delineated markets are. Some boards certainly have eye-watering prices attached to them, for example. Focusing on the mid-range segment, today were taking a look at the ASUS TUF Gaming Z590-Plus WIFI. Its most prominent features include three M.2 slots, USB 3.2 G2x2 Type-C support, and a solid pair of networking controllers, including Wi-Fi 6E and 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet. The sub $300 Z590 market is awash with options for users, but does ASUS hold the key to unlocking Rocket Lakes potential at what it thinks is a reasonable price? Lets find out.
ASUS TUF Gaming Z590-Plus WIFI Motherboard Review: Is $260 Mid-Range or High-End?
Power:
9to5toys: Twelve South PlugBug Slim Review: The 'first ultra-thin' 17mm wall charger with USB-C and 20W output
Twelve South has now unleashed its new PlugBug Slim – the latest iteration of its lauded wall charger in a particularly slimline form-factor.
Twelve South PlugBug Slim Review: The 'first ultra-thin' 17mm wall charger with USB-C and 20W output
Storage:
Windows Central: Save money on cloud storage with the ASUSTOR AS1104T NAS
The ASUSTOR AS1104T is a great NAS enclosure that targets the home file storage market, allowing you to save money by canceling a cloud storage subscription. If you'd like to have greater control over your files from anywhere in the world, this enclosure is a good place to start.
Review: Save money on cloud storage with the ASUSTOR AS1104T NAS
