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Here a roundup of today's reviews and articles:

Computers: The ABS Challenger (ALI598) is an impressive, affordable gaming PC
Cooling: Corsair iCUE ML120 RGB ELITE Review - New Design, better Performance?, DeepCool AK620 Review, MSI MEG CORELIQUID S360 Liquid Cooling CPU Cooler Review
Displays: ViewSonic XG2431 24-inch 240 Hz Gaming Monitor Review: Smooth, Speedy and Solid
Graphics Cards: GeForce 511.23 Driver Performance Analysis
Headphones: Beats Fit Pro outperform AirPods 3 with ANC, colors, more, Microsoft Modern Headsets review: Teams conferencing made easy, XENNS UP In-Ear Monitors Review
Input: ASUS ROG Strix Scope Impact II Moonlight White Review
Memory: ADATA XPG Lancer RGB DDR5-6000 (2x16 - 32GB) Review
Motherboards: ASUS ROG Maximus Z690 Hero Motherboard Review
Other: OKAI Neon ES20 Electric Scooter Review





Computers:

Windows Central: The ABS Challenger (ALI598) is an impressive, affordable gaming PC

Have about $1,000 to spend on a gaming PC? Newegg's ABS Challenger does a whole lot of things right without cutting many corners, and its 1080p performance isn't to be ignored.



Review: The ABS Challenger (ALI598) is an impressive, affordable gaming PC

Cooling:

IgorsLAB: Corsair iCUE ML120 RGB ELITE Review - New Design, better Performance?

The new Corsair iCUE ML120 RGB ELITE is a rather fresh player on the market as a 120 mm case fan that has to show today whether it is worth the high purchase price of almost 30 Euros. The lower the price, the more likely you are to tolerate weaknesses, of course. But Corsair already sets the bar quite high and we are curious to see what the result will be in the end. Anyone can be expensive, but can they be really good? Well, I will at least spoil now that we were not dissatisfied at the end. Even though the play of light and shadow worked well, as always. This time, the shadows were rather smaller and certainly not drop shadows.



Corsair iCUE ML120 RGB ELITE Review - New Design, better Performance?

TechPowerUp: DeepCool AK620 Review

DeepCool looks to assert dominance with its latest dual-tower air cooler, the AK620. Featuring an accommodating height of just 160 mm, it fits where other large coolers won't—all while packing serious performance with clean and stylish looks.



DeepCool AK620 Review

TweakTown: MSI MEG CORELIQUID S360 Liquid Cooling CPU Cooler Review

MSI's MEG CORELIQUID S360 liquid cooling CPU cooler gets thoroughly tested, as we determine if it's worth buying or not.



MSI MEG CORELIQUID S360 Liquid Cooling CPU Cooler Review

Displays:

Tom's Hardware: ViewSonic XG2431 24-inch 240 Hz Gaming Monitor Review: Smooth, Speedy and Solid

A well-built 24-inch IPS FHD gaming monitor with 240 Hz, Adaptive-Sync and HDR



ViewSonic XG2431 24-inch 240 Hz Gaming Monitor Review: Smooth, Speedy and Solid

Graphics Cards:

BabelTechReviews: GeForce 511.23 Driver Performance Analysis

GeForce 511.23 driver performance analysis with an RTX 3080 and 2080Ti, benching 26 games and comparing it with our prior recommended driver.



GeForce 511.23 Driver Performance Analysis

Headphones:

9to5Mac: Beats Fit Pro outperform AirPods 3 with ANC, colors, more [U]

Update January 24, 2022: After an initial launch in China and the United States, Beats Fit Pro are now expanding to new countries. These new countries include Belgium, the UK, Germany, Spain, South Korea, Japan, New Zealand, Singapore, France, and more. You can check the Apple Online Store in your country to learn more.



Review: Beats Fit Pro outperform AirPods 3 with ANC, colors, more [U]

Windows Central: Microsoft Modern Headsets review: Teams conferencing made easy

Microsoft's new Modern Headsets are Teams Certified, which means they have dedicated Teams buttons which provide quick access to the Teams app. You can also answer or decline calls straight from the headset. Here's our review.



Microsoft Modern Headsets review: Teams conferencing made easy

TechPowerUp: XENNS UP In-Ear Monitors Review

Mangird is now XENNS, and builds upon its impressive Tea IEMs with the newer XENNS UP. It is a tribrid set employing seven drivers for a promised extended frequency response coupled with audiophile tuning and technicalities, as well as individually hand-painted face plates that make for a unique set each time.



XENNS UP In-Ear Monitors Review

Input:

APH Networks: ASUS ROG Strix Scope Impact II Moonlight White Review

My friends and I have been planning a Secret Santa event for the past couple of months and due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the plan has still not gone through. At this point, we might be having a Secret Santa in February, which would be quite fun nonetheless, haha. This season has removed a lot of consistency in my life. There has been quite a bit of unpredictable things and it has been rather hard to plan around. At least the University of Calgary has made the decision to move online for the first half of the semester, making scheduling slightly easier. It has been nice lately as class has been a mere grind every Monday and Thursday, so I can have practically two weekends that I will likely spend working instead. I am currently sick though, so once again my plans were not going as intended. Once again, I am pivoting to staying at home and resting. Admittedly, it has been quite boring, but it has given me some room to enjoy some time off. Something I can always expect to be consistent in my life is the ability to game. To game with comfort, you need a mouse that tracks consistently, otherwise it will just be a poor experience. This week, we have the ASUS ROG Strix Scope Impact II Moonlight White to try out. Will this mouse be able to track with a good level of consistency? Keep on reading to find out!

ASUS ROG Strix Scope Impact II Moonlight White Review (Page 1 of 4) | APH Networks

Memory:

MMORPG.com: ADATA XPG Lancer RGB DDR5-6000 (2x16 - 32GB) Review

The new ADATA Lancer RGB kit clocks in at a blistering 6000MHz but with a high price of $519, only enthusiasts need apply.

ADATA XPG Lancer RGB DDR5-6000 (2x16 - 32GB) Review | MMORPG.com

Motherboards:

ThinkComputers: ASUS ROG Maximus Z690 Hero Motherboard Review

If you are not familiar with the ROG Maximus line from ASUS it basically serves as their flagship with the Hero board being the entry point. This motherboard features a 20+1 power phase design with 90A power stages, USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 support, dual Thunderbolt 4 ports, three M.2 slots with an add-in card that adds two more, WiFi 6E, 2.5G LAN, and the new PCIe slot release button.



ASUS ROG Maximus Z690 Hero Motherboard Review

Other:

Neoseeker: OKAI Neon ES20 Electric Scooter Review

The OKAI ES20 is an electric scooter with a 250W motor that offers a top speed of 15mph and maximum range of 25 miles on a single charge.



OKAI Neon ES20 Electric Scooter Review