Here a roundup of today's reviews and articles, including a review on the CCL Elysium iCue Gaming PC, Palit GeForce GTX 1650 KalmX video card, and MSI MPG Z390 Gaming Pro Carbon Motherboard.
Computers:
Hexus: CCL Elysium iCue Gaming PC
A no-nonsense rig primed for high-quality gameplay. Building a modern performance PC has become a disarmingly simple pastime. As our older readers will attest, putting together a rig used to be a process fraught with danger, with certain combinations functioning best, while others tended not to work at all. These days, any AMD Ryzen or Intel Core processor can be deemed a safe bet, it is hard to go wrong with a dual-channel memory kit, take your pick of a GeForce or Radeon graphics card, and once you've added an SSD you're well on the way.
CCL Elysium iCue Gaming PC
The Linux Mint Blog: MintBox 3 Review
This is a very subjective review of the MintBox 3. I say “very subjective” because not only do we get 5% of each sale (that in itself wouldn’t matter all that much), but we absolutely love this unit, the very long partnership we’ve had with Compulab and the fact that this amazing computer is running our software and wears our name. No computer is perfect though, we’ll make some criticism, but as an introduction I’d rather warn you. This is by far the best computer we’ve ever played with, it runs Mint and it has our logo on it. It’s hard not to feel any bias.
MintBox 3 Review – The Linux Mint Blog
Cooling:
TechPowerUp: be quiet! Shadow Rock 3 Review
be quiet! looks to one-up their competition with the Shadow Rock 3 by delivering a high-quality, asymmetrical heatsink that not only provides reliable performance and low noise levels, but also keeps memory and graphics card clearance in mind. This makes the Shadow Rock 3 a robust offering that will make the no-RGB crowd quite happy.
be quiet! Shadow Rock 3 Review
Gaming:
MMORPG.com: Doom Eternal Review: Hell on Earth
The day we've been waiting for has finally come: Doom Eternal is here and we're ready to let you know what we think. Read on for our full review!
Doom Eternal Review: Hell on Earth
TechPowerUp: noblechairs EPIC, HERO, and ICON Gaming Chairs: The Black Edition Review
noblechairs sent us the new models of their EPIC, HERO, and ICON lines with several interesting changes and very nice, eco-friendly upholstery. Their price tags are not affordable, but you should always keep in mind that a good chair is an investment in your health and can also increase your productivity, or your gaming performance.
noblechairs EPIC, HERO, and ICON Gaming Chairs: The Black Edition Review
Graphics Cards:
The Guru of 3D: Palit GeForce GTX 1650 KalmX Review
In this review, we look at the Palit KalmX edition of the GeForce GTX 1650. It's a passively cooled product that was designed for users on a budget, the card breathes and oozes that. This model come... Introduction
Palit GeForce GTX 1650 KalmX review - Introduction
Headphones:
APH Networks: Cooler Master MH650 Review
The MH650 is yet another solid wired gaming headset from Cooler Master, now with some RGB lights.
Cooler Master MH650 Review (Page 1 of 4) | APH Networks
eTeknix: Creative SXFI Wireless Theater Headphones Review
I see so much tech over the days, weeks and months, and most of it is pretty brilliant, but there are few products that pass my desk and never leave it. Most recently would be the Creative SXFI amplifier from early 2019. It goes everywhere with me and I swapped various sets of headphones into overtime to find my favourite. Creative say they’ve done the opposite, and taken some of their best headphones, and put the SXFI into those instead!
Creative SXFI Wireless Theater Headphones Review | eTeknix
Monberg.dk: Jabra Elite 85h Headset Review
Jabra is a well-known brand in the field of quality headsets for the office environment. But they are not as well known when it comes to HiFi and Sports headsets. It's a shame as they make some of the best products available. I'm reviewing their new Elite 85h Over-Ear bluetooth headset here, and I'm certainly not disappointed.
Monberg.dk - Jabra Elite 85h Headset
TweakTown: SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless Gaming Headset Review
SteelSeries is attempting to capture the attention of gamers on-the-go and stay at home gamers with one headset, the Arctis 1 Wireless.
SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless Gaming Headset Review
Input:
MMORPG.com: Viper V570 Blackout Edition Review
Are you looking for a new MMO mouse that won't break the bank? You owe it to yourself to give the Viper V570 Blackout a look. At $59.99, is this 13-button weight-customizable rodent the right fit for you?
Viper V570 Blackout Edition Review
Motherboards:
NikKTech: MSI MPG Z390 Gaming Pro Carbon Motherboard Review
It may be one of MSI’s mid-range motherboards but the MPG Z390 Gaming Pro Carbon model actually offers a lot more than expect in terms of features, on top of a very good price/performance ratio.
MSI MPG Z390 Gaming Pro Carbon Motherboard Review
PSUs:
NikKTech: be quiet! Straight Power 11 Platinum 750W Power Supply Unit Review
Be quiet! is back, this time with the brand-new Straight Power 11 Platinum line featuring 80 Plus Platinum electrical certification thanks to its full-bridge technology and rock solid rail stability.
be quiet! Straight Power 11 Platinum 750W Power Supply Unit Review
Other:
LanOC Reviews: Nvidia Shield TV 2019
The original Nvidia Shield TV launched back in 2015 and was updated again in early 2017. When the first version launched my household was still running traditional cable TV along with servers hosting backups of our movies and TV shows just being fed to traditional HTPCs where needed. When we moved, to keep costs down I was looking to cut out cable but not lose the functionality and the original Shield TV as well as the Shield TV 2017 really helped with that by combining them with Plex and PlayStation Vue and I even was able to tie in Samsung’s SmartThings as well and use the Shield TV as a hub. I talked about both in THIS article. Well, Nvidia is at it again with the new for 2019 (hey it came in a little late lol) Shield TV with an updated Tegra X1+ SoC and a new form factor as well for the non-pro model. Today I’m going to check it out!
Nvidia Shield TV 2019 - LanOC Reviews
