Here a roundup of today's reviews and articles, including reviews on the Core i9-9980HK based Intel NUC 9 Extreme, TurboGrafx-16 Mini, and ASUS ROG STRIX GeForce RTX 2080 Ti video card.
Computers:
TweakTown: Intel NUC 9 Extreme "Ghost Canyon" NUC9i9QNX Review
Intel took the covers off its latest SFF systems today. Here's our look at the NUC 9 Extreme "Ghost Canyon" NUC9i9QNX.
Intel NUC 9 Extreme "Ghost Canyon" NUC9i9QNX Review
Hexus: Gigabyte Aero 17 HDR (2020)
10th Gen Intel Core and Nvidia GeForce RTX Super enter the fray. 10th Gen Intel Core H-Series processors have officially landed. Codenamed Comet Lake, the new parts promise to deliver "amazing gaming" while pushing the performance boundaries of today's thin-and-light enthusiast laptops. That's the theory, only, the fanfare that used to accompany new Intel processor launches has been diminished to such an extent that it has become difficult to differentiate one generation from another.
Gigabyte Aero 17 HDR (2020)
Legit Reviews: Intel NUC 9 Extreme Review - Ghost Canyon with Core i9-9980HK
The Intel NUC 9 Extreme Kit is available in a range of top-end 9th Gen Intel Core processors (H-Series), including for the very first time a fully unlocked Core i9 processor. Pricing for the Ghost Canyon NUC i5 kit starts at roughly $1,050, moving up to the Ghost Canyon NUC i7 kit will put you in the $1,250 price range and the flagship Ghost Canyon NUC i9 kit will set you back around $1,700.
Intel NUC 9 Extreme Review - Ghost Canyon with Core i9-9980HK - Legit Reviews
HotHardware: Intel NUC 9 Extreme Ghost Canyon Review: Pint-Sized Powerhouse
The Intel NUC 9 Extreme, code named Ghost Canyon, is the company's most powerful, expandable small form factor gaming PC yet.
Intel NUC 9 Extreme Ghost Canyon Review: Pint-Sized Powerhouse
CPUs:
TechPowerUp: AMD Ryzen 4000 Series "Vermeer" CPUs to be Compatible with B450 Motherboards
AMD's upcoming Ryzen 4000 series "Vermeer" lineup of CPUs based on the new Zen 3 core is slated to launch sometime in late 2020, and we have information about the chipset support of 4th generation of Ryzen CPUs. The laptop manufacturer XMG, known for its crazy Apex 15 laptop with 16 core AMD Ryzen 3...
AMD Ryzen 4000 Series "Vermeer" CPUs to be Compatible with B450 Motherboards
Displays:
MMORPG.com: AOC CU34G2X Review: 34 Inches, 1440p, 144Hz, Less Than $500
If you're shopping for an ultrawide but don't want to give up your resolution or refresh rate, AOC might just have the answer. The CU34G2X is 34 inches, 1440p, 144Hz, and tops it off with adaptive sync, all for less than $500. This is our full review.
AOC CU34G2X Review: 34 Inches, 1440p, 144Hz, Less Than $500
TweakTown: Best Gaming Monitors in 2020 (4K, UltraWide, 1440p, and 1080p)
Here's the best gaming monitors for PC gaming in 2020. Need a gaming monitor or TV? We have some recommendations for you.
Best Gaming Monitors in 2020 (4K, UltraWide, 1440p, and 1080p)
Gaming:
Wccftech: TurboGrafx-16 Mini Review - The Higher Energy Video Game System
A delightful collection of shmups and powerhouse hits, the TurboGrafx-16 Mini represents a rare look at home consoles that weren't named Nintendo or Sega.
TurboGrafx-16 Mini Review - The Higher Energy Video Game System
Graphics Cards:
TweakTown: MSI GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER GAMING X Review
MSI GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER GAMING X is a kick ass NVIDIA Turing-based budget graphics card. Here's our full review.
MSI GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER GAMING X Review
The FPS Review: ASUS ROG STRIX GeForce RTX 2080 Ti Video Card Review
How does the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti perform in 2020 with games? We take the ASUS ROG STRIX RTX 2080 Ti, overclock it, and game to the max at 4K and 1440p.
ASUS ROG STRIX GeForce RTX 2080 Ti Video Card Review
Headphones:
eTeknix: Creative SXFI AIR C Headset Review
Any regular reader of my reviews over the last couple of years will know that Im a big fan of Creatives SXFI technology, its really proven to be the next-gen step when it comes to audio processing for movies, music and gaming! However, it still needs headphones to work.
Creative SXFI AIR C Headset Review | eTeknix
Input:
TechPowerUp: Logitech G604 Review
The G604 is Logitech's new multi-purpose wireless gaming mouse. The HERO 16K sensor and 15 fully programmable buttons make it suitable for FPS, MOBA, and MMO gaming. Wireless operation is possible in 2.4 GHz Lightspeed or Bluetooth mode, and the metal scroll wheel may tilt horizontally and spin freely, making the G604 suitable for productivity, too.
Logitech G604 Review
Memory:
FunkyKit: Silicon Power XPOWER AirCool 32GB DDR4-3200 Memory Kit Review
We rarely see memory kits designed for games that don’t have heatsinks. Silicon Power decided to release the XPOWER AirCool memory series that delivers high performance, and doesn’t require heatsinks to keep optimal temperature. The ...
Silicon Power XPOWER AirCool 32GB DDR4-3200 Memory Kit Review - FunkyKit
Storage:
TechPowerUp: Lexar SL100 Pro Portable SSD 500 GB Review
The Lexar SL100 Pro is one of the most compact portable SSDs on the market. Inside the metal case we found a Marvell SSD controller paired with Intel/Micron 3D TLC flash chips. Our performance testing shows excellent sequential performance, but random IO is slower than with competing drives.
Lexar SL100 Pro Portable SSD 500 GB Review
Video:
9to5Mac: Ecobee debuts Haven security system with HomeKit SmartCamera and contact sensors
Ecobee is expanding its lineup of smart home accessories today with the introduction of a new SmartCamera with voice control, new SmartSensors for doors and windows, and a new Haven home security platform to monitor it all. I’ve spent the past two weeks testing Ecobee’s latest announcements, including details on HomeKit support, future updates, and …
Review: Ecobee debuts Haven security system with HomeKit SmartCamera and contact sensors - 9to5Mac
