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Here a roundup of today's reviews and articles:

Cases: be quiet! Silent Base 802 Black Window, Premium Budget? A Review Of InWin’s 216 Gaming Chassis
Computers: Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Review: A Petite Premium Powerhouse
CPUs: Intel Core i9-11900K and Core i5-11600K Review: Rocket Lake Blasts Off
Cooling: Alphacool vs Corsair vs EKWB RTX 3080 GPU Water Block, be quiet! Silent Loop 2 240mm AIO Cooler Review
Gaming: Oddworld: Soulstorm Review - This Is How a Revolution Succeeds
Input: Corsair K70 RGB TKL Keyboard Review, Corsair Sabre RGB Pro Review
Mobile: OnePlus 9 series review: It's a rebuilding year
Networking: WiFi 6 Mesh Router Group Test
Printer: Monoprice Cadet 3D Printer Review: Kid and Beginner-Friendly
Storage: The SanDisk Cruzer USB 2.0 can't keep up in a USB 3 world





Cases:

Glob3trotters: be quiet! Silent Base 802 Black Window

It comes with three 140 mm Pure Wings 2 fans that will give you a brilliant starting platform for any type of build you wish to undertake. As you will see, it’s an absolute joy to build in it and the finished results will always be epic due to its lovely overall aesthetics, almost tool-less experience and clever little details. Buckle up because this will be a picture heavy review !

be quiet! Silent Base 802 Black Window | Glob3trotters

Techgage: Premium Budget? A Review Of InWin’s 216 Gaming Chassis

InWin might be known mostly for its premium and often extravagant cases seen at trade shows, but this time we have a more budget focused build. Capable of holding up to E-ATX motherboards in a relatively small form factor, the InWin 216 might be for those that want some class but on a budget.



Premium Budget? A Review Of InWin’s 216 Gaming Chassis

Computers:

HotHardware: Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Review: A Petite Premium Powerhouse

Lenovo's ThinkPad X1 Nano is a beautiful, petite laptop that wields the full power of Intel's Tiger Lake in a sub 2-pound frame with a gorgeous 16:10



Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Review: A Petite Premium Powerhouse

CPUs:

Tom's Hardware: Intel Core i9-11900K and Core i5-11600K Review: Rocket Lake Blasts Off

14nm flies again



Intel Core i9-11900K and Core i5-11600K Review: Rocket Lake Blasts Off

Cooling:

KitGuru: Alphacool vs Corsair vs EKWB RTX 3080 GPU Water Block

Building a custom loop is never a simple task. Newcomers to the scene can find even choosing the parts a little daunting to begin with. One of the most important parts of a custom loop is the graphics card water block, but how do you know you have spent your cash on the best one available? We are here to help because this water block comparison should help you pick the perfect water block for your Nvidia RTX 3080 graphics card, as we compare offerings from three big players.

Alphacool vs Corsair vs EKWB RTX 3080 GPU Water Block | KitGuru

KitGuru: be quiet! Silent Loop 2 240mm AIO Cooler Review

he Silent Loop 2 is be quiet!’s first deployment of ARGB in their AIO liquid cooler line-up. In typical be quiet! fashion, though, the lighting is kept subtle and somewhat discreet rather than flashy and in-your-face. We take a look at how the new 240mm unit performs.

be quiet! Silent Loop 2 240mm AIO Cooler Review | KitGuru

Gaming:

Wccftech: Oddworld: Soulstorm Review - This Is How a Revolution Succeeds

Oddworld: Soulstorm is an excellent reimagining of the now classic Oddworld: Abe's Exoddus that looks great and plays even better.



Oddworld: Soulstorm Review - This Is How a Revolution Succeeds

Input:

KitGuru: Corsair K70 RGB TKL Keyboard Review

Today we are going to take a look at the latest addition to Corsair’s popular K70 series, the K70 RGB TKL. This 80% keyboard has a whopping 8000Hz polling rate and is aimed at esports gamers, with a tournament switch that disables any on-board functions and software. Coming in at £139.99, does this board deserve a place on your desk?

Corsair K70 RGB TKL Keyboard Review | KitGuru

KitGuru: Corsair Sabre RGB Pro Review

Today we’re looking at a brand-new, affordable, lightweight mouse aimed at FPS and MOBA players. It boasts an insane 8,000Hz polling rate, with a price tag of £49.99. The mouse in question is Corsair’s Sabre RGB Pro, and while it may share the same name, it is a complete re-design of the original Sabre that launched several years ago. Is this new mouse any good? Let’s find out.

Corsair Sabre RGB Pro Review | KitGuru

Mobile:

Neowin: OnePlus 9 series review: It's a rebuilding year

The OnePlus 9 series is here, packing new Snapdragon 888 chipsets, 120Hz displays, and a camera system that was developed in collaboration with Hasselblad. But there's tough competition.



OnePlus 9 series review: It's a rebuilding year

Networking:

KitGuru: WiFi 6 Mesh Router Group Test

It has been a few years since we last rounded up the best mesh WiFi options in one go with our Ultimate Mesh WiFi Shootout. Until recently, the models we tested then were still worth considering. But WiFi 6 is starting to mature, and now there are some valid mesh choices that use the new wireless standard. So we thought we would put four of the best WiFi 6 mesh systems through their paces, to help you choose your next home wireless networking upgrade.

WiFi 6 Mesh Router Group Test | KitGuru

Printers:

Tom's Hardware: Monoprice Cadet 3D Printer Review: Kid and Beginner-Friendly

The Monoprice Cadet shoots for the moon, but can it land?



Monoprice Cadet 3D Printer Review: Kid and Beginner-Friendly

Storage:

Windows Central: The SanDisk Cruzer USB 2.0 can't keep up in a USB 3 world

If you have a very specific need for a USB 2.0 flash drive, then the SanDisk Cruzer USB 2.0 is about as reliable as you can get. But it's not a solid pick for most in a world filled with USB 3 ports.



Review: The SanDisk Cruzer USB 2.0 can't keep up in a USB 3 world