Here a roundup of today's reviews and articles:

Antec HCG1000 Extreme 1000W PSU Review
ASUS TUF Gaming FX705 Laptop Preview
EVGA Z370 Classified K (Intel Z370) Motherboard Review
FNATIC miniStreak Gaming Keyboard Review
Huawei MateBook D Review
SteelSeries Arctis Pro + GameDAC and Arctis Pro Wireless Review
Supermicro SuperO C9X299-PG300 Motherboard Review
Thermaltake Level 20 VT Tempered Glass Chassis Review

Antec HCG1000 Extreme 1000W PSU Review

Antec's 1000W High Current Gamer Extreme power supply is a feast for the eyes. Its gold and glossy finish are unlike anything we've seen before. Under the hood, Antec utilizes a Seasonic Focus Plus Gold platform, so we already know that this PSU serves up high performance and long-term reliability. We hoped that an Extreme descriptor would indicate Seasonic's higher-end Prime platform. But we're also glad to see such a capable model selling for $150, and a Prime-based version would have cost a lot more.

As it stands, the HCG1000 Extreme is about $10 cheaper than Seasonic's own Focus Plus Gold (SSR-1000FX). It sports a much more attractive exterior, a larger 135mm fan, and more connectors. Inside, the two PSUs are identical, and their warranties are the same. So, if you have to pick between them, Antec's offering is the obvious choice. Corsair's RM1000x and EVGA's SuperNOVA 1000 G3 are interesting alternatives with similar capacities and 80 PLUS Gold efficiency certifications. Both are more expensive, though.

Read full article @ Tom's Hardware

ASUS TUF Gaming FX705 Laptop Preview

ASUS has announced a third new laptop at Gamescom 2018 - the TUF Gaming FX705. Now, the FX705 is coming to the UK in three different models. The first features an i5-8300H, 8GB RAM, GTX 1050 4GB with a 60Hz display, with the next model up sporting the i7-8750H, 8GB RAM, GTX 1060 6GB and another 60Hz display. The third model keeps the same CPU and GPU, but bumps the RAM up to 16GB and includes the all-important 144Hz display.

Read full article @ KitGuru

EVGA Z370 Classified K (Intel Z370) Motherboard Review

Today we take a look at EVGA's Z370 Classified K, one of a few SKUs that EVGA has launched. While the Z370 chipset has been out for a while, many people are still looking for motherboards to pair with their K-SKU 8th generation processors, and there is a lot of competition at the high-end.

Many people pair their K-SKU CPU with a high-end motherboard because they tend to have better VRMs that facilitate better overclocks. Let's see what EVGA has to offer.

Read full article @ TweakTown

FNATIC miniStreak Gaming Keyboard Review

If you are into eSports you’ve probably heard of FNATIC, they currently have professional teams for some of the most popular games out there like CS:GO, DOTA2, League of Legends, Fortnite, and Rocket League. Typically professional eSports teams are sponsored by peripheral brands who supply their gaming keyboards, mice, headsets, etc for these professional gamers to use. FNATIC went a different route and has created their own gaming “gear” line called FNATIC Gear, offering keyboards, mice, headsets, and mousepads. Are these just cheap products with the FNATIC logo on them? Or are they quality gaming products designed to give you the competitive edge? Today we are checking out our first FNATIC product, the miniStreak, which is a tenkeyless mechanical gaming keyboard. It features an anodized aluminium top plate, Cherry MX mechanical key switches, and full RGB backlighting backed up with some pretty awesome software. Let’s jump in and see what this keyboard can do.

Read full article @ ThinkComputers.org

Huawei MateBook D Review

The Huawei MateBook D is an affordable, thin and light ultrabook, that’s somewhat comparable to the Apple MacBook Air. However, when comparing them side-by-side you’ll see that the MateBook has a lower price, is more powerful, has better graphics performance, and even slimmer bezels. It's as if Huawei out did Apple's design in nearly every way and then body slammed them with a lower price point. And when we say lower price, we aren't even talking in the same ballpark. The cheapest Apple MacBook Air is going to cost you nearly $900 USD, whereas the Huawei MateBook D can be found for as low as $629.99 USD...

Read full article @ HotHardware

SteelSeries Arctis Pro + GameDAC and Arctis Pro Wireless Review

All the way back in November 2016 I took a look at the SteelSeries Arctis 5 and was impressed with the direction they were going. It even earned out top honors and an editors choice award. But I was waiting on the change to check out the Arctis 7 because I hate getting tangled in the wires. Well later in mid-2017 I covered the Arctis 7 and while I was really happy with it I felt like it had lost a few features from the H Wireless that were great. Well, we are back at it again, only this time SteelSeries has brought out two headsets for the high end of their product line with the Arctis Pro name. One is the Arctis Pro Wireless, I can’t wait to see how that compares to the Arctis 7 that I have been using for the past year. The others are wired Arctis Pro’s, they are the same headset only one also comes with what they call the GameDAC, a desktop DAC for those who don’t have a high-end audio card or DAC already. Today I will be checking out that version alongside of the wireless to see if both are worth their wallet busting price points.

Read full article @ LanOC Reviews

Supermicro SuperO C9X299-PG300 Motherboard Review

Server-infused expensive VRMs and 10 Gigabit LAN. There are plenty of high-end connectivity options worthy of X299 including Aquantia 10 Gigabit LAN, dual M.2 slots with cooling, dual U.2 slots, USB 3.1 Type-A and C and Realtek ALC 1150 based audio. The real surprise is Supermicro’s decision to fit onboard RGB lighting, which can be controlled by the “SuperO Booster” software, as this suggests more thought has gone into the consumer positioning of this motherboard than just branding.

A quick skim of Supermicro’s C422 chipset offerings, that’s the chipset that uses the same LGA2066 socket as X299 but for Xeon enterprise processors only, confirms that no obvious rebranding has taken place. Let’s see how Supermicro’s purpose-built consumer motherboard for Intel X299 stands up to scrutiny.

Read full article @ KitGuru

Thermaltake Level 20 VT Tempered Glass Chassis Review

The Thermaltake chassis range is no strange to extreme models that love to go big. Their Level 20 GT is on its way, and we’ll have a review of that too soon enough. However, a few other models are getting the Level 20 treatment. First up, we have their new 20 VT, a micro-ATX cube style chassis that makes zero compromises. While mATX chassis can often be small, this one is a bit bigger. The extra size means the motherboard is mounted horizontally, allowing you to show off your GPUs through the side windows. A multi-layer design means your storage and PSU hide in the bottom, with all the sexy hardware up top.

Of course, it’s got plenty of room for high-end hardware to give it some go, but it’s also got plenty of show. With four crystal clear tempered glass panels, your lovely system build will be there for all to see. Add to that a stunning exterior design, and a price tag that’s a few pennies short of a £100, and the VT is sounding like pretty fantastic value for money. Now, let’s dive in for a closer look at what the VT has to offer to the world!

Read full article @ eTeknix