Here is a roundup of today's reviews and articles:
Audio: xDuoo XD05T Portable DAC and Tube Headphones Amplifier Review
Casing: be quiet! Light Base 900 FX Case Review: Thermal & Noise Damping/Output Evaluation
Computers: ARCTIC Senza Review: Passive PC for under the desk, silent but not listless and on a well-known platform, Supermicro SYS-222H-TN Review 2U Intel Xeon 6 Server
Gaming: FANTASIAN Neo Dimension Review - Final Fantasy in All But Name
Input: HYTE Keeb TKL Mechanical Keyboard Review
Memory: Silicon Power XPOWER Pulse 64GB (2x32GB) DDR5-6000 Gaming Kit Review
Software: Fedora 41 KDE review - Solid, rough, plus some subpar choices
Storage: MSI DATAMAG 20Gbps Magnetic Portable SSD Review
Audio:
TechPowerUp: xDuoo XD05T Portable DAC and Tube Headphones Amplifier Review
The xDuoo XD05T is a versatile portable DAC/amp that outshines many desktop sources. It combines cutting-edge ESS DAC technology with vintage 1960s Soviet vacuum tubes to deliver a remarkable sound—clean, detailed, and enriched by the warm, full-bodied tones of tube amplification. With modern connectivity and a reasonable price, it's a compelling choice for audiophiles.
xDuoo XD05T Portable DAC and Tube Headphones Amplifier Review
Casing:
Hardware Busters: be quiet! Light Base 900 FX Case Review: Thermal & Noise Damping/Output Evaluation
The new member of the Light Base family has taken the world by storm with its unique features and versatility.
Computers:
IgorsLAB: ARCTIC Senza Review: Passive PC for under the desk, silent but not listless and on a well-known platform
With the Senza, ARCTIC has taken a relatively bold step and ventured into the phalanx of mini PC manufacturers.
ServeTheHome: Supermicro SYS-222H-TN Review 2U Intel Xeon 6 Server
In our Supermicro SYS-222H-TN review, we see how this 2U dual Intel Xeon 6 "Sierra Forest" server provides something unique
Gaming:
Wccftech: FANTASIAN Neo Dimension Review - Final Fantasy in All But Name
Despite relying on nostalgia and JRPG tropes, FANTASIAN Neo Dimension is a solid JRPG that feels like a classic Final Fantasy game.
FANTASIAN Neo Dimension Review - Final Fantasy in All But Name
Input:
TechPowerUp: HYTE Keeb TKL Mechanical Keyboard Review
HYTE aims to shake up the competitve keyboard market with the KEEB TKL, which has a novel clear polycarbonate chassis paired with aluminium plates and plenty of RGB LEDs for a stunning light show. It uses high quality pre-lubed switches and stabilizers for an excellent typing experience too.
Memory:
MadShrimps: Silicon Power XPOWER Pulse 64GB (2x32GB) DDR5-6000 Gaming Kit Review
The XPOWER Pulse 64GB DDR5-6000 memory kit performs great at stock frequency thanks to the tighter timings and does not get hot. We can also get some free performance by overclocking it at 6200 MT/s, while maintaining the exact same voltage and timings, while the heatspreader does not interfere...
[M] [M] Silicon Power XPOWER Pulse 64GB (2x32GB) DDR5-6000 Gaming Kit Review
Software:
Dedoimedo: Fedora 41 KDE review - Solid, rough, plus some subpar choices
Long, thorough review of Fedora 41 KDE edition, tested in a multi-boot Windows and Linux setup on a laptop with AMD processor and integrated graphics and SSD storage, covering live session, installation and post-install use, including counterintuitive setup wizard, deficient Wayland-only desktop, look and feel, customization, mediocre fonts, problems and artifacts with HD scaling, fast package management with extra repositories and software sources (Flatpak, optional snap, proprietary RPM archives), hardware compatibility, stability, performance, responsiveness, average battery life, everyday use, extra software, some bugs and niggles, other observations, and more
Fedora 41 KDE review - Solid, rough, plus some subpar choices
Storage:
PC Perspective: MSI DATAMAG 20Gbps Magnetic Portable SSD Review
MSI DATAMAG 20Gbps Magnetic Portable SSD Review USB 3.2 Gen2x2 may have not been as widely adopted as it could have been in the past few years
MSI DATAMAG 20Gbps Magnetic Portable SSD Review - PC Perspective
