Here a roundup of today's reviews and articles:

1MORE Spearhead VRX Gaming Headphones Review
AOC C27G1 27in Curved 144Hz Gaming Monitor Review
ASRock Fatal1ty B450 Gaming-ITX/ac (B450) Motherboard Review
be quiet! Silent Base 601 Review
Cryorig C7 Cu Review
Fibaro Motion HomeKit Sensor Review
LG 34WK650 Monitor Review
MSI MEG X399 Creation Review
RESPAWN RSP-400 Review
Roccat Vulcan 120 AIMO Mechanical Gaming Keyboard Review
Samsung X5 Thunderbolt 3 Portable SSD Review
SteelSeries QcK Limited Review
Synology DS1618+ Review
World of Warcraft: Battle For Azeroth Review

1MORE Spearhead VRX Gaming Headphones Review

The brand new Spearhead VRX Gaming Headphones by 1MORE keep everything that made the original Spearhead VR model one of the best released in 2017 and improve on one crucial area 3D audio immersion via a custom tailored DSP Algorithm by Technical-Grammy Award Winning Waves Audio.

We've stated numerous times in our reviews that both the PC and console gaming markets are extremely profitable currently so it's only normal and expected really to see more and more manufacturers enrich their product lines with gaming peripherals. Now the good news is that the last couple of years we've seen many audio specialists/manufacturers enter the PC and console gaming peripherals market with some pretty impressive gaming headsets (both stereo and surround ones) and although sometimes you do end up paying a premium for brand name (that's certainly not something new) this is not always the case. 1MORE released their very first 7.1 surround sound gaming headset called the Spearhead VR last year and after overwhelmingly positive feedback by consumers and reviewers alike they decided they could further tweak it and release it once again under the name Spearhead VRX (H1006).

Read full article @ NikKTech

AOC C27G1 27in Curved 144Hz Gaming Monitor Review

Not long ago, curved screens were the exception. But now we’re seeing a solid flow of releases. The AOC C27G1 combines curvature with gamer-friendly features like 144Hz refresh and AMD FreeSync. It’s not as keenly priced as Acer’s ED273, but has a bit more to offer making it a contender for affordable gaming.

The C27G1, like the ED273, only offers Full HD resolution rather than the 2,560 x 1,440 that we might have expected at this screen size. However, beyond this aspect the specification looks very promising. Also like the ED273, the C27G1’s panel uses VA technology and has a 1800R curvature. However, AOC quotes a 1ms response time, although this is MPRT rather than grey-to-grey, which is a different way of measuring response.

Read full article @ KitGuru

ASRock Fatal1ty B450 Gaming-ITX/ac (B450) Motherboard Review

Today we launch our first review of an ASRock B450 chipset motherboard, our first one. The new motherboard offers all the latest features of the B450 chipset, and it adds a few extra. It's designed to be more of an HTPC capable mini-ITX motherboard, and we know this because of the presence of an HDMI 2.0 chip, WIFI, and LAN. Let's take a look at the new motherboard!

Read full article @ TweakTown

be quiet! Silent Base 601 Review

If you're going to spend over £100 on a new case, is the Silent Base 601 worth buying? be quiet! tells us the Silent Base 601 is a reworking of the original Silent Base 600 that we reviewed back in October 2015.

This may well be true, up to a point, however we feel the Silent Base 601 has been changed from end-to-end and is effectively a new case. Primarily the case has lost the optical drive bays and gained a power supply cover but we feel it is best to approach the 601 as a new model rather than a 600 Rev. 2.

Read full article @ KitGuru

Cryorig C7 Cu Review

Okay, I can admit it, I might love Small Form Factor builds a little more than I should. But I have yet to find the perfect setup, the smaller they get the harder it is to pack all of the hardware need into them, especially for a gaming-focused LAN rig. When I did my original SFF Ryzen cooler testing last year I realized some a few hard truths (okay I knew them, but it cemented them). No matter what you do, a larger cooler is going to perform better and if you can wedge water cooling in a SFF build that will work even better. But to get the really small and portable rigs those aren’t an option. For cases like the GEEEK A30 or the In Win Chopin you really only have a few options and even the Wraith Stealth isn’t possible in some cases. So the Cryorig C7 and the Noctua L9 series have been the main options. Noctua has been bringing out new options including an AM4 specific model that I recently reviewed, but Cryorig hasn’t been leaving things alone as well. They have the C7 Cu, Cu is the periodic table symbol for copper. That is because they have taken the already popular and powerful C7 design and made the same cooler out of the much more efficient material. So today I’m going to put it through the same tests as before and see just how well the new cooler performs. You guys ready? Cu after the page break…

Read full article @ LanOC Reviews

Fibaro Motion HomeKit Sensor Review

Motion sensors certainly aren't the flashiest of HomeKit accessories, but they can add a lot of options to HomeKit installations. Fibaro makes the best out there with not just motion detection, but two other sensors packed into its slightly quirky body.

A big difference exists between a connected home and a smart home. Sensors and carefully crafted automation rules can help make your home make changes itself instead of always relying on interaction from you.

There are a ton of perks to having a motion sensor in your HomeKit-equipped home. Motion sensors can do everything from alert you if there is someone in a restricted area, to triggering lights on and off as you enter or leave rooms, or enabling a nightlight in hallways.

Read full article @ Apple Insider

LG 34WK650 Monitor Review

Since appearing about four years ago, ultra-wide monitors have lived at the premium end of the display market. Whether flat or curved, prices haven’t come down much since we first started seeing this screens. They remain popular with gamers, the top models still cost $1,000 or more.

But if you’re willing to accept a non-screen with 2,560x1,080 resolution, then LG has a solution–the 34WK650. At 34 inches, it’s reasonably compact for a 21:9 monitor, but still offers a good deal of space for opening multiple apps, enjoying immersive games, or watching movies. Pixel count is a bit low compared to other 21:9 screens. However, its pixel density is the same as a 27-inch, Full HD 16:9 screen, but with some extra display real estate. The 34WK650 also has plenty of performance credibility with a 75Hz refresh rate, FreeSync and HDR10 support. Most significantly, it sells for under $400.

Read full article @ Tom's Hardware

MSI MEG X399 Creation Review

For Ryzen Threadripper 2000 MSI released a new motherboard which we review, their MEG X399 Creation. The board is stylish, loaded with features as subtle LED effects, terrific WIFI and obviously offers everything you need from quadruple x16 PCI-Express slots, multiple M2 SSD options, quad-channel memory and some beefy VRM.

Threadripper processors do not only offer many CPU cores and threads, they also offer quad channel memory compatibility as well as 64 PCI-Express Generation 3.0 lanes on the processor alone. That last fact opens up a tremendous amount of possibilities for any motherboard manufacturer, as restrictions are lifted since there is plenty of bandwidth to work with. Well, leave it up-to MSI to design something intricate and tasteful, they designed a motherboard that is going completely off the chart when we talk features. Triple M2 SSDs (full x4 PCIe gen 3), a U2 connector, how about eight DIMM channels. You will spot many PCIe connectors, USB 3.1 ports as well as an abundance of storage options. This 16 cores and 32 threaded Threadripper ready motherboard shows once again that massive SP3/TR4 slot. Much like all other X399 motherboards, MSI as well offers mounts for two M2 SSDs, however also provide an add-in card solution allowing you to maximize and mix four M2 SSDs. Combined with audio based upon a Realtek ALC 1220 CODEC. MSI is embedding dual GigaLAN Intel I211AT jacks into the board and sure, a bit of RGB LEDs as well (albeit very subtle and configurable). With the TDP of the 2nd generation, Ryzen Threadripper processor set at 250W for the 32-core flagship model MSI increased the VRM design, nearly crazy stuff with 19 phases (!), the 19-phases are drawing power from two 8-pin EPS connectors that fuels your Threadripper.

Read full article @ The Guru of 3D

RESPAWN RSP-400 Review

Last year, RESPAWN dropped into the gaming chair market out of nowhere with an entire line up of chairs, including the gamer-focused RSP-200 which we reviewed here at MMORPG. Out of the myriad of options, the one chair missing from this line-up was something for the big and tall. RESPAWN answers the call with the RSP-400. Might this titan be the chair for you? Read on for our full review.

Read full article @ MMORPG

Roccat Vulcan 120 AIMO Mechanical Gaming Keyboard Review

The brand-new Titan switch debuts on Roccat’s also brand-new Vulcan line of mechanical keyboards. Three distinct versions – Vulcan 80, Vulcan 100 AIMO and Vulcan 120 AIMO – will be launched in Q3 of 2018. With its new switch, unique ultra-light keycaps, rotary dial, smart AIMO RGB illumination and premium design, does the Vulcan AIMO 120 have what it takes to forge a new path among the competition? Benchmark Reviews was given an opportunity to review the Roccat Vulcan AIMO 120, so let’s find out!

Read full article @ Benchmark Reviews

Samsung X5 Thunderbolt 3 Portable SSD Review

Last year I reviewed the Sonnet Fusion Thunderbolt 3 SSD, and at the time it was the fastest bus-powered external SSD that I had ever tried. But theres now an external drive that eclipses the performance of the Fusion SSD, and its made by Samsung, a company with a long reputation of producing fast, reliable SSD storage.
The precursors to the X5 — Samsungs T3 and T5 portable SSD — are still extremely popular products for those looking for a reliable and fast external storage solution, but thanks to the prevalence of Thunderbolt 3, the X5 is turning up the speed rating significantly with up to a whopping 2,800 MB/s read speeds and 2300 MB/s write.
Is the Samsung X5 Portable SSD, with its supercar-inspired looks, worth its rather hefty price of admission? Watch our hands-on unboxing and review for the answer.

Read full article @ 9to5Mac

SteelSeries QcK Limited Review

SteelSeries sure knows how to produce top of the line mouse pads as they have been in this industry for over 17 years. Their newest addition is the QcK Limited, which offers a very smooth, micro-woven surface and stitched edges. It comes in two sizes as there is a QcK+ Limited available that is of the same size as other QcK+ models.

SteelSeries was established in 2001, and they have continuously been releasing new and improved mouse pads since—the most recognized in the entire world are probably their QcK series mouse pads. There are many QcK editions in different sizes, colors, and with different surfaces and bases. The Limited is the newest of these, and there is a good chance it might be the best of the bunch. Of course, a lot of it has to do with personal preferences, but more on that in the review itself.

Read full article @ TechPowerUp

Synology DS1618+ Review

Synologys 2018 product lineup includes a new network-attached storage device that merges a prosumer price point with an enterprise-level (albeit entry-level enterprise) feature set. The Synology DS1618+ is a six-bay NAS sporting a quad-core Intel processor, up to 32GB of DDR4 memory, and, most importantly, a PCIe expansion slot.
Its that last key feature -- a PCIe 3.0 x8 (x4 link) slot -- that really makes the DS1618+ interesting, as it lets users optionally expand the capabilities of the device with add-ons like NVMe flash adapters or 10GbE ports. Synology has long offered PCIe expansion capabilities in their products, but theyve generally been limited to the much costlier enterprise models. With the costs of 10-gigabit networking continuing to fall, however, the DS1618+ is perfectly timed to bring ultra-fast networked storage to home power users.

Read full article @ PC Perspective

World of Warcraft: Battle For Azeroth Review

Blizzard has spent the past six years transforming World of Warcraft from a tired massively multiplayer online role-playing game into something fresh and new. Between 2014's Warlords of Draenor and 2016's Legion, World of Warcraft today feels like a completely different game.

Read full article @ TechSpot