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Here a roundup of today's reviews and articles:

Aerocool GLO Case Review
Asus ROG Swift PG27UQ G-SYNC HDR Monitor Review
Cooler Master Cosmos C700M Case Review
Cooler Master Cosmos C700M Review
CORSAIR Elgato Thunderbolt 3 Mini Dock Review
GIGABYTE AORUS M5 Gaming Mouse Review
Jaybird X4 Sport Headphones Review
Kingston HyperX Savage EXO External SSD Capsule Review
LiteXim Aerobuds Review
Low Disk Space? How to Remove the Extra Drive That Appeared with Windows 10 Update 1803
Nokia 2.1 Review
SteelSeries Apex M750 TKL Aluminum Core Mechanical Esports Keyboard Review
Thermalright ARO-M14G Ryzen AM4 CPU Air Cooler Review



Aerocool GLO Case Review

Got £70 to spend on a new case? Aerocool's GLO is likely to appeal.

In this review we take a look at a new case from Aerocool. We first saw the GLO case at Computex this year where its sleek design and flashy RGB lighting caught our attention. Now we have our hands on a sample to see just how well it performs. Is it worth the £70 asking price?

Read full article @ KitGuru

Asus ROG Swift PG27UQ G-SYNC HDR Monitor Review

Delayed past its original late 2017 timeframe, let alone the other shipping dates, NVIDIA’s G-Sync HDR technology finally arrived over the last couple months courtesy of Asus’ ROG Swift PG27UQ and Acer’s Predator X27. First shown at Computex 2017 as prototypes, the 27-inch displays bring what are arguably the most desired and visible aspects of modern gaming monitors: ultra high resolution (4K), high refresh rates (144Hz), and variable refresh rate technology (G-Sync), all in a reasonably-sized quality panel (27-inch IPS-type). In addition to that, of course, are the various HDR-related capabilities with brightness and color gamut.

Individually, these features are just some of the many modern display technologies, but where resolution and refresh rate (and also input latency) are core to PC gaming, those elements typically work as tradeoffs, with 1440p/144Hz being a notable middle ground. So by the basic 4K/144Hz standard, we have not yet had a true ultra-premium gaming monitor. But today, we look at one such beast with the Asus ROG Swift PG27UQ.

Read full article @ Anandtech

Cooler Master Cosmos C700M Case Review

You know, when we reviewed the C700P last year, we have been hyped about it ever since. Today, however, Cooler Master is releasing yet again an improvement in the Cosmos series. It is the most high-end product you'll have seen in a while, exclusive, premium all words that come to mind with the release of the new C700M, and yes admittedly, it is better and a number of ways compared to last years C700P model. Join us in a product review of something truly amazing, meet the new Cooler Master C700M, an all-new enthusiast class Cosmos series chassis. The Master is back in da house as they just have released an updated top the enthusiast class Cosmos series. The chassis once again has that distinctive Cosmos series feel, yet it was revamped on the inside and out with an addressable LED lighting system, integrated fan and LED controller and curved tempered glass with doors you can swing open from the front side. Another fantastic new feature is the ability to vertically mount your graphics card. Cooler Master took it a step further thought you can rotate the angle on the way that graphics card is positioned, and that all by itself is a unique feature. Very good to see is the inclusion of a riser cable to make this happen.

Read full article @ The Guru of 3D

Cooler Master Cosmos C700M Review

The Cooler Master Cosmos C700M may look very similar to the C700P, but Cooler Master has used the time since the release of the P variant to refine various elements and has also expanded on the features of the case, including new ways to show off your hardware, as well as RGB lighting.

The Cooler Master COSMOS C700M is, as the name implies, the new vision for the COSMOS line (henceforth "Cosmos" for the sake of readability), the latest take of the C700 series, which constitutes Cooler Master's current high-end chassis. Taking the major look and design of the C700P, the M variant is unmistakably a Cosmos chassis, but with a lot of new extras right out of the box.

Read full article @ TechPowerUp

CORSAIR Elgato Thunderbolt 3 Mini Dock Review

The new Elgato Thunderbolt 3 Mini Dock is very easy to operate and requires no drivers on the Windows 10 platform, while on Macs we do have the software solution supplied on the web.

Dual displays? Televisions? Conference projectors? Don't worry about which connection awaits you: HDMI and DisplayPort interfaces equip you to drive any display up to 4K resolution at 60 Hz. Or hook up two 4K screens simultaneously for double the visual real estate. Prefer smoother motion over image detail? No problem. Thunderbolt 3 Mini Dock handles refresh rates up to 144 Hz just as easily.

The cloud serves you well but you still require access to physical devices. That’s why Thunderbolt 3 Mini Dock features a SuperSpeed USB 3.1 Gen 1 port. Not only to connect everyday essentials like a client’s flash drive, but also to demanding devices such as an SSD or Apple SuperDrive. Which makes packing adapters a thing of the past. Because now, you’re prepped to plug and play wherever the road takes you.

Read full article @ Mad Shrimps

GIGABYTE AORUS M5 Gaming Mouse Review

GIGABYTE is one of the most well known component vendors in the business. Over the last year, they?ve hit the accessory market with renewed vigor, bringing fresh accessories with reworked internals and flashier looks than ever before. Back in February, we looked at AORUS K9 Optical Gaming Keyboard and came away impressed. Will the RGB-infused AORUS M5 do the same? Join us as we find out in this review of the AORUS M5 Gaming Mouse.

Read full article @ MMORPG

Jaybird X4 Sport Headphones Review

The X4 is a further refinement of Jaybird's sport earbuds, and both a solid and cheaper alternative to Apple's Powerbeats3. The barrier for sports headphones is simultaneously high and low. In one sense, any headphones will do — you can pick up a cheap Mpow set on Amazon and if you're not picky they should do the trick, at least until they break.

Longevity is what separates good sport headphones from mediocre ones. Unless you're willing to keep spending money, you'll need sweatproofing to keep them from shorting out. They should also fit securely and comfortably enough to last a complete workout, and sound good enough that you enjoy everything you're hearing, even in a loud gym.

Read full article @ Apple Insider

Kingston HyperX Savage EXO External SSD Capsule Review

Kingston had announced plans at the 2018 CES for a high-performance external SSD targeting the gaming market. The HyperX Savage EXO USB 3.1 Gen 2 SSD went on sale last week. Read on for an in-depth look at the performance profile of the drive and its position in a highly competitive market segment.

Kingston's HyperX Savage EXO SSD falls into the second category. It puts a M.2 2280 SATA SSD behind a SATA-to-USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C board and encloses them in a stylish case to target gamers. Kingston claims speeds of up to 500 MBps reads / 480 MBps writes, and a 20% reduction in game load times when used with leading game consoles. Does the product deliver on its claims, and more importantly, how does it fare against alternatives in the market?

Read full article @ Anandtech

LiteXim Aerobuds Review

LiteXim's Aerobuds earphones offer a completely wireless listening experience coupled with good sound quality at a great price. But how does it perform in other aspects? Find out in this review. Read more...

Read full article @ Neowin

Low Disk Space? How to Remove the Extra Drive That Appeared with Windows 10 Update 1803

Windows 10's April 2018 Update (version 1803) brought various new features and removed some others, but also introduced a bug to many systems that caused an extra drive to be listed under "This PC." Most annoying of all, the bug causes Windows to display an error prompt about the drive being nearly full.

Read full article @ TechSpot

Nokia 2.1 Review

Nokia's lowest end smartphone boasts an impressive battery life and stellar software support, but is ultimately let down by misplaced priorities, and is unable to outvalue the competition.

Since it resurrected the Nokia brand almost two years ago, HMD Global has executed a rather simple marketing strategy to great success: produce acceptably good phones at reasonable prices and let the Nokia brand do the rest of the work. While simplistic at first glance, there is no doubt the strategy has worked: within 20 months of its return to the mobile market, Nokia was already among the top 10 smartphone vendors in the entire world.

This no-frills mentality also permeates Nokia's approach to the software on its phones: it makes next to no modifications to the pure Android experience provided by Google, and makes little effort to distinguish itself. That laissez-faire attitude has itself become a distinction for Nokia. While even $1,000 flagships from competitors may receive the latest version of Android months after its release by Google, Nokia is now the largest partner for Android One, and even its cheapest phones are slated to receive the Android 9.0 Pie update in record time.

Read full article @ Neowin

SteelSeries Apex M750 TKL Aluminum Core Mechanical Esports Keyboard Review

If you're out in the market looking for a tenkeyless mechanical gaming keyboard either due to space restrictions on your desk or because you attend LAN events (or for whatever reason) the Apex M750 TKL Aluminum Core Mechanical Esports Keyboard by SteelSeries is certainly worth checking out.

As expected the majority of consumers may only be interested in full sized keyboards but tenkeyless models (keyboards that lack a numeric keypad) have actually increased in popularity lately not only among people who may not have enough space on their desks (or who may not want to use it all) but also people who attend LAN events. Personally i never felt the need of using a tenkeyless model in the lab or at home but that being said i do understand the merits of having a smaller keyboard especially for people who belong in the above categories. The Apex M750 Aluminum Core Mechanical Esports Keyboard by SteelSeries scored high in our review and since many of you also asked if we could take a closer look at its tenkeyless (10-keyless) version (the Apex M750 TKL) we couldn't' say no so after roughly a month of using it in the lab our review is finally here.

SteelSeries has fueled the gaming industry by creating innovative new products, designed specifically for eSports and passionate gamers everywhere. Here at SteelSeries, we are obsessed with “firsts”. Dating back to 2001, our company was formed to meet the surface needs of hardcore gamers by introducing the first glass mousepad, the Icemat. Since that original innovation, we created the first mechanical gaming keyboard, the first suspended headband for gaming headsets, the first World of Warcraft mouse and endless other innovations. SteelSeries is dedicated to building products that push professional gaming further than anyone dreamed. Those innovations make gaming more competitive and more fun for gamers everywhere.

Read full article @ NikKTech

Thermalright ARO-M14G Ryzen AM4 CPU Air Cooler Review

Thermalright is known for low cost CPU air coolers that will get a job done. Its new ARO-M14G is a bit different in form factor than what we are used to seeing from the company, but it claims to have built this heatsink specifically for AMD's Ryzen socket AM4 CPUs. It even goes as far as to suggest it is suitable for fanless operation.

Taiwan based Thermalright has been helping keep PCs cool since 2001, and over the years have brought us some of our favorite coolers, and always at a great price. It has been 16 years since we reviewed our first Thermalright HSF, coincidentally, that HSF was designed specifically for AMD CPUs as well.

Today we are reviewing the ARO-M14G, an AM4-specific cooler for Ryzen and Ryzen 2 CPUs. Featuring an enlarged copper base to ensure full coverage of the Ryzen IHS, as well as "Proprietary through holes on fins for efficient ventilation." How will it stack up on our highly overvolted Ryzen test rig?

Read full article @ HardOCP