Here a roundup of today's reviews and articles:
Audio: JDS Labs Element II Desktop DAC/Amp Review
Computers: LG CL600 Thin Client Review, Supermicro SYS-5019D-4C-FN8TP Review 1U Server with Networking
Displays: Dell S271DS Review: A 1440p Value
Mobile: iPhone 13 Pro Review: Fast, Impressive But Unfinished
Motherboards: ASRock Z590 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB4 Motherboard Review, MSI MAG X570S Tomahawk Max WIFI Review: Iterative Expectations
Gaming: Aragami 2 Review, Cougar Explore Review
Graphics Cards: GeForce 472.12 Driver Performance Analysis – Using Ampere and Turing
Input: CORSAIR M65 RGB ULTRA Review, CORSAIR SABRE RGB PRO WIRELESS CHAMPION SERIES, EVGA Z12 RGB Water Resistant Gaming Keyboard Review, Cougar Dualblader Gaming Mouse Review
Memory: Corsair Vengeance RGB RT DDR4-3600 32GB Dual-Channel Memory Kit Review, Silicon Power X-Power Zenith 32GB DDR4-3200 - RAM Review
Storage: Best Internal Hard Drives: September 2021, Kingston DataTraveler Max review: a small, high-speed 1TB USB-C flash drive, Kingston DataTraveler Max Review, Quick Look: Kingston DataTraveler Max USB 3.2 Gen 2 Flash Drive
Video: XGIMI Halo+ Portable Android TV Projector Review
Audio:
TechPowerUp: JDS Labs Element II Desktop DAC/Amp Review
JDS Labs merits recognition for its value-oriented DACs and amplifiers in the desktop audio community. But did you know they also have a more premium Element line? Today, we examine the Element II, an integrated DAC/amp that aims to be a one-stop shop for performance, build quality, customization, and aesthetics alike.
JDS Labs Element II Desktop DAC/Amp Review
Computers:
StorageReview: LG CL600 Thin Client Review
There is a wide audience for component-level thin clients and LG was kind enough to lend us one of theirs, the LG CL600.
LG CL600 Thin Client Review
ServeTheHome: Supermicro SYS-5019D-4C-FN8TP Review 1U Server with Networking
In our Supermicro SYS-5019D-4C-FN8TP review, we see how this 1U short-depth offering has 4x 1GbE and 4x 10GbE plus room for expansion
Supermicro SYS-5019D-4C-FN8TP Review 1U Server with Networking
Displays:
Tom's Hardware: Dell S271DS Review: A 1440p Value
Good for the price, but there’s room for improvement
Dell S271DS Review: A 1440p Value
Mobile:
HotHardware: iPhone 13 Pro Review: Fast, Impressive But Unfinished
Apple's latest iPhone's 120 Hz display plays catch-up to some flagship Android devices and otherwise refines an excellent design.
iPhone 13 Pro Review: Fast, Impressive But Unfinished
Motherboards:
ThinkComputers: ASRock Z590 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB4 Motherboard Review
For Z590 ASRock has their Z590 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB4 which has quite the feature set including Thunderbolt 4, a 10-phase VRM, WiFi 6, 2.5G LAN, and even some RGB lighting. If you are looking to build a small form factor system on the Z590 platform this board might be for you!
ASRock Z590 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB4 Motherboard Review
Tom's Hardware: MSI MAG X570S Tomahawk Max WIFI Review: Iterative Expectations
This silent Tomahawk brings updated 6E Wi-Fi and a better audio codec.
MSI MAG X570S Tomahawk Max WIFI Review: Iterative Expectations
Gaming:
bit-tech.net: Aragami 2 Review
The ninja stealth sequel takes an unexpected and not entirely successful turn.
Aragami 2 Review | bit-tech.net
Neoseeker: Cougar Explore Review
The Cougar Explore is an affordable gaming chair option for those that want quality without breaking the bank.
Cougar Explore Review
Graphics Cards:
BabelTechReviews: GeForce 472.12 Driver Performance Analysis – Using Ampere and Turing
GeForce 472.12 driver performance analysis with an RTX 3080 and 2080Ti, benching 24 games and comparing it with our prior recommended driver.
GeForce 472.12 Driver Performance Analysis – Using Ampere and Turing
Input:
Vortez: CORSAIR M65 RGB ULTRA Review
CORSAIR's M65 returns again, this time sporting a 26000 DPI PixArt sensor, 8000Hz polling rate and optical switches, to name but a few of the plentiful features.
CORSAIR M65 RGB ULTRA Review - Introduction
Vortez: CORSAIR SABRE RGB PRO WIRELESS CHAMPION SERIES
The SABRE RGB PRO returns, this time in wireless form, but can a mouse on the larger size keep the weight down and stay competitive in its transition to cable-less freedom?
CORSAIR SABRE RGB PRO WIRELESS CHAMPION SERIES - Introduction
FunkyKit: EVGA Z12 RGB Water Resistant Gaming Keyboard Review
The entry level EVGA Z12 keyboard with IP32 Spill-Resistant to protect against accidental mishaps while gaming.
EVGA Z12 RGB Water Resistant Gaming Keyboard Review - FunkyKit
PCTestBench: Cougar Dualblader Gaming Mouse Review
Cougar's Dualblader gaming mouse provides extreme customization for the perfect fit. 12 programable buttons and 2000Hz polling just ice the cake.
Cougar Dualblader Gaming Mouse Review | PCTestBench
Memory:
TweakTown: Corsair Vengeance RGB RT DDR4-3600 32GB Dual-Channel Memory Kit Review
If Corsair's Vengeance RGB RT is the last new DDR4 memory kit you can buy from the company, we can say they ended on a high note.
Corsair Vengeance RGB RT DDR4-3600 32GB Dual-Channel Memory Kit Review
Tech-Legend: Silicon Power X-Power Zenith 32GB DDR4-3200 - RAM Review
The Silicon Power X-Power Zenith 32GB DDR4-3200 is a good RAM kit that will offer a good performance across the board.
Silicon Power X-Power Zenith 32GB DDR4-3200 - RAM Review
Storage:
Anandtech: Best Internal Hard Drives: September 2021
Data storage requirements have kept increasing over the last several years. While SSDs have taken over the role of the primary drive in most computing systems, hard drives continue to be the storage media of choice in areas dealing with large amount of relatively cold data. Hard drives are also suitable for workloads that are largely sequential and not performance sensitive. The $/GB metric for SSDs (particularly with QLC in the picture) is showing a downward trend, but it is still not low enough to match HDDs in that market segment.
Best Internal Hard Drives: September 2021
9to5Mac: Kingston DataTraveler Max review: a small, high-speed 1TB USB-C flash drive
Storage devices are getting smaller and higher-capacity each year, and nothing demonstrates that more than Kingston’s DataTraveler Max line of USB-C flash drives. The drives are available in 256GB, 512GB, and 1TB capacities, with impressively fast speeds to match, rated at 1,000MB/s read speeds and 900MB/s write speeds. These drives certainly have what it takes […]
Kingston DataTraveler Max review: a small, high-speed 1TB USB-C flash drive
StorageReview: Kingston DataTraveler Max Review
The Kingston DataTraveler Max is potent enough to make it a viable alternative to external SSDs and is highly portable.
Kingston DataTraveler Max Review
TechPowerUp: Quick Look: Kingston DataTraveler Max USB 3.2 Gen 2 Flash Drive
Kingston uses an external SSD controller and fast flash memory to make what is one of the fastest USB drive on the market today. The new DataTraveler Max series ships in 256/512/1000 GB capacities and uses a Type-C connector paired with USB 3.2 Gen 2 I/O for up to 1000 MB/s transfer speeds.
Quick Look: Kingston DataTraveler Max USB 3.2 Gen 2 Flash Drive
Video:
Neoseeker: XGIMI Halo+ Portable Android TV Projector Review
The XGIMI Halo+ is a smart 1080p portable projector that shines at 900 Lumens.
XGIMI Halo+ Portable Android TV Projector Review
