Here a roundup of today's reviews and articles:
Computers: Lenovo ThinkPad X12 Detachable review: It's like a Surface Pro but with Thunderbolt 4, Is the original MacBook Air usable in 2021?
CPUs: Intel Core i5-11600K Review, Intel Core i9-11900K Review
Gaming: Monster Hunter Rise Review In-Progress
Graphics Cards: GeForce 465.89 Driver Performance Analysis – Using Ampere and Turing, Gigabyte RX 6700 XT Gaming OC Review, MSI RX 6900 XT Gaming X Trio Review
Input: Corsair K55 RGB Pro XT Keyboard Review
Memory: Patriot Viper Steel 64GB DDR4 3600MHz CL18 Dual-Channel Kit Review
Mobile: iOS 14 rewind review – a look back at the top features [Video], OnePlus 9 Pro vs 12 Pro Max - Gaming & Battery Life Test
Motherboards: NZXT N7 B550 Motherboard Review
Networking: TRENDnet TEG-S380 8-port 2.5GbE Switch Review
Power: Corsair RM1000x PSU Review (2021 80+ Gold)
Other: Razer Anzu Smart Glasses review: I didn't think I'd like them this much
Computers:
Neowin: Lenovo ThinkPad X12 Detachable review: It's like a Surface Pro but with Thunderbolt 4
Lenovo's ThinkPad X12 Detachable is the company's first ThinkPad tablet since 2018, but this time, it's not from the premium X1 family. It has a Full HD+ 3:2 display in a 1.67-pound chassis.
Lenovo ThinkPad X12 Detachable review: It's like a Surface Pro but with Thunderbolt 4
Luke Miani: Is the original MacBook Air usable in 2021?
Is the original MacBook Air usable in 2021?
Is the original MacBook Air usable in 2021?
CPUs:
KitGuru: Intel Core i5-11600K Review
Following on from our i9-11900K review earlier today, Intel’s mid-range i5-11600K is the next Rocket Lake chip to pass through our labs. This 6-core and 12-thread processor is priced at £270 here in the UK, taking the fight directly to AMD’s highly regarded Ryzen 5 5600X. Can it do enough to oust the Ryzen 5 as the current hexa-core king?
Intel Core i5-11600K Review | KitGuru
KitGuru: Intel Core i9-11900K Review
11th Gen Rocket Lake CPUs mark the first shift in architecture for Intel’s desktop line-up since Skylake debuted all the way back in 2015. Here we the assess the flagship part, the 8-core and 16-thread Intel Core i9-11900K. We know this SKU offers two fewer cores than the i9-10900K, and we also know expectations for these processors have not been high since the first early reviews went live earlier this month.
Intel Core i9-11900K Review | KitGuru
Gaming:
MMORPG.com: Monster Hunter Rise Review In-Progress
Monster Hunter Rise is the latest entry in the Monster Hunter franchise that launched on the Nintendo Switch last week. But how does this Switch-exclusive compare against 2018's hit Monster Hunter World?
Monster Hunter Rise Review In-Progress | MMORPG.com
Graphics Cards:
BabelTechReviews: GeForce 465.89 Driver Performance Analysis – Using Ampere and Turing
GeForce 465.89 driver performance analysis with an RTX 3080 and 2080Ti benching 16 games, and comparing it with our prior recommended driver.
GeForce 465.89 Driver Performance Analysis – Using Ampere and Turing
KitGuru: Gigabyte RX 6700 XT Gaming OC Review
Today we are back with our third RX 6700 XT review, following on from Sapphire’s Nitro+ card and AMD’s reference design. The card in question is Gigabyte’s RX 6700 XT Gaming OC, featuring the company’s Windforce 3X cooler, a factory overclocked core and a full-length metal backplate. Is this a 6700 XT to consider, or are there better options?
Gigabyte RX 6700 XT Gaming OC Review | KitGuru
KitGuru: MSI RX 6900 XT Gaming X Trio Review
Launched last month, today we take a look at MSI’s flagship RX 6900 XT graphics card – the Gaming X Trio. Unlike the company’s graphics cards from the RX 5700-series, MSI has opted for a unified design approach between its AMD and Nvidia GPUs this generation, meaning the RX 6900 XT Gaming X Trio looks almost identical to the RTX 3080 Gaming X Trio, with a beefy triple-slot and triple-fan cooler. Let’s take a closer look and see if this could be a card to consider.
MSI RX 6900 XT Gaming X Trio Review | KitGuru
Input:
KitGuru: Corsair K55 RGB Pro XT Keyboard Review
Corsair has just launched the K55 RGB Pro XT, a rubber dome keyboard with dedicated media keys, 12-key rollover and G-Keys that work with Elgato’s Stream Deck software. This board comes in at £74.99, so let’s dive in and see what the K55 RGB PRO XT can offer.
Corsair K55 RGB Pro XT Keyboard Review | KitGuru
Memory:
NikKTech: Patriot Viper Steel 64GB DDR4 3600MHz CL18 Dual-Channel Kit Review
The Viper Steel 64GB DDR4 3600MHz CL18 RAM kit by Patriot may not be the best looking or fastest one of its kind currently in the market but it does perform very well and is covered by a limited lifetime warranty.
Patriot Viper Steel 64GB DDR4 3600MHz CL18 Dual-Channel Kit Review
Mobile:
9to5Mac: iOS 14 rewind review – a look back at the top features [Video]
We revisit iOS 14 by taking a look back at the top new iPhone software changes and the variety of features.
iOS 14 rewind review – a look back at the top features [Video] - 9to5Mac
Max Tech: OnePlus 9 Pro vs 12 Pro Max - Gaming & Battery Life Test
Is the New OnePlus 9 Pro better at gaming than Apple's iPhone 12 Pro Max? In this video, we compare everything from the displays, performance, FPS, reliabili...
OnePlus 9 Pro vs 12 Pro Max - Gaming & Battery Life Test
Motherboards:
KitGuru: NZXT N7 B550 Motherboard Review
NZXT’s foray into the motherboard scene has been welcomed, with the company using established manufacturers while also adding their own flare. The latest addition to the line-up is the N7 B550 – a premium AM4 socket motherboard that caters to audiences loving matte black or white styling alongside NZXT’s usual array of RGB connectors, touted buildability benefits, and CAM software support.
NZXT N7 B550 Motherboard Review | KitGuru
Networking:
ServeTheHome: TRENDnet TEG-S380 8-port 2.5GbE Switch Review
In our TRENDnet TEG-S380 review, we see how this 8-port 2.5GbE unmanaged switch performs as the lowest-cost version we could find
TRENDnet TEG-S380 8-port 2.5GbE Switch Review | ServeTheHome
Power:
KitGuru: Corsair RM1000x PSU Review (2021 80+ Gold)
Today we take a look at one of the newest power supplies to hit our labs, the Corsair RM1000x – a fully modular 80 Plus Gold rated unit featuring high quality Japanese capacitors. These units target the mainstream enthusiast hardware gamer, with 550W, 650W, 750W, 850W and 1000W capacities available.
Corsair RM1000x PSU Review (2021 80+ Gold) | KitGuru
Other:
Neowin: Razer Anzu Smart Glasses review: I didn't think I'd like them this much
Razer has deviated from its typical gaming focus with its latest wearable, but it managed to deliver a solid lifestyle product that helps protect your eyes and listen to music at home or on the go.
Razer Anzu Smart Glasses review: I didn't think I'd like them this much
