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Here a roundup of today's reviews and articles:

Cases: InWin Explorer Review
Computers: 16" M1 Max MacBook Pro vs $15,000 Mac Pro: Embarrassing..
CPUs: Core i9-12900KF and Ryzen 9 5950X vs. GeForce RTX 3090 and Radeon RX 6900XT Review - Big impact on power consumption and efficiency!
Gaming: Sherlock Holmes Chapter One Review - Truth is in the Eye of the Beholder
Headphones: EKSA GT1 Cobra True Wireless Gaming Earbuds review: Nice, for a price
Input: Building a Keyboard 7: Kailh Master Switches, GK108 kit, Silicone + PBT Keycaps
Memory: Corsair Vengeance DDR5-5200 2x 16 GB Review
Mobile: This Device Can Turn Your Phone Into A Laptop! NexDock 360 Hands-On
Motherboards: OCC checks out the new MSI MPG Z690 Carbon WiFi!
Software: Distrowatch Top 5 Distributions Review: Manjaro
Storage: DockCase's new high-speed USB-C smart hub for MacBook, now on Kickstarter
Video: Lume Cube RGB Panel Pro and Edge Streaming Light Review





Casing:

TechPowerUp: InWin Explorer Review

The InWin Explorer comes flat-packed, requiring assembly, which makes for a unique unboxing and fun "hands-on" experience. Available in two equally unique color options, it is clearly not aimed at the traditional gamer, but may just be a memorable build for young teens gifted their first gaming PC.



InWin Explorer Review

Computers:

Max Tech: 16" M1 Max MacBook Pro vs $15,000 Mac Pro: Embarrassing..

How well does the 2021 M1 Max MacBooks stack up to the 2019 Mac Pro in Real-World Performance tasks? See for yourself..



16" M1 Max MacBook Pro vs $15,000 Mac Pro: Embarrassing..

CPUs:

IgorsLAB: Core i9-12900KF and Ryzen 9 5950X vs. GeForce RTX 3090 and Radeon RX 6900XT Review - Big impact on power consumption and efficiency!

What actually happens when you let the two fastest CPUs compete with the GeForce RTX 3090 instead of the Radeon RX 6900XT?



Core i9-12900KF and Ryzen 9 5950X vs. GeForce RTX 3090 and Radeon RX 6900XT Review - Big impact on power consumption and efficiency!

Gaming:

Wccftech: Sherlock Holmes Chapter One Review - Truth is in the Eye of the Beholder

Sherlock Holmes Chapter One is a great entry in the series, featuring great writing, gameplay mechanics, and welcome tweaks to the formula.



Sherlock Holmes Chapter One Review - Truth is in the Eye of the Beholder

Headphones:

Windows Central: EKSA GT1 Cobra True Wireless Gaming Earbuds review: Nice, for a price

EKSA's GT1 earbuds aren't cheap. But if you want to splurge on aesthetics, there are worse ways to go.



EKSA GT1 Cobra True Wireless Gaming Earbuds review: Nice, for a price

Input:

TechPowerUp: Building a Keyboard 7: Kailh Master Switches, GK108 kit, Silicone + PBT Keycaps

Kailh has been on a roll off late with switches targeting keyboard enthusiasts, and we now examine five more from the brand. These are the Red Bean Pudding, Fried Egg, Canary, Polia, and White Owl switches, all of which get assembled on a Skyloong GK108 kit and paired with silicone and PBT keycaps.



Building a Keyboard 7: Kailh Master Switches, GK108 kit, Silicone + PBT Keycaps

Memory:

TechPowerUp: Corsair Vengeance DDR5-5200 2x 16 GB Review

DDR5 has finally reached the hands of the consumer, and Corsair has prepared their Vengeance lineup! With an XMP profile of 5200 MT/s, let's see how it performs alongside Intel's flagship Alder Lake i9-12900K. We will also figure out which ICs are under that heatspreader and how far this kit can be overclocked.



Corsair Vengeance DDR5-5200 2x 16 GB Review

Mobile:

ETA Prime: This Device Can Turn Your Phone Into A Laptop! NexDock 360 Hands-On

The All-New NexDock 360 can turn your android phone into a Laptop with a 13.3 Inch screen keyboard and trackpad!



This Device Can Turn Your Phone Into A Laptop! NexDock 360 Hands-On

Motherboards:

OCC: OCC checks out the new MSI MPG Z690 Carbon WiFi!

How fast is the new Z690 Carbon WiFi? MSI Lightning Gen 5 PCI-E represents the bandwidth of a x16 interface to 128GB/s



OCC checks out the new MSI MPG Z690 Carbon WiFi!

Software:

gHacks Tech News: Distrowatch Top 5 Distributions Review: Manjaro

Mikes continuation of the Distrowatch Top 5 series, featuring a review of the Manjaro Linux Operating System.



Distrowatch Top 5 Distributions Review: Manjaro - gHacks Tech News

Storage:

9to5Mac: DockCase's new high-speed USB-C smart hub for MacBook, now on Kickstarter

DockCase, best known for its combination MacBook hubs and cases, recently launched its latest USB-C smart hub on Kickstarter. The project has already surpassed its goal more than six times over, but you have until November 26 to support the project and get the smart hub for its early-bird price.



Review: DockCase's new high-speed USB-C smart hub for MacBook, now on Kickstarter

Video:

MMORPG.com: Lume Cube RGB Panel Pro and Edge Streaming Light Review

Looking to improve the quality of your stream? Lume Cube is ready to go toe to toe with Elgato to earn your dollars. Find out how in this review.

Lume Cube RGB Panel Pro and Edge Streaming Light Review | MMORPG.com