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Here a roundup of today's reviews and articles, including a review on the new Nokia 6.2 midrange Android smartphone, two Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition reviews, and a review on the MSI MPG SEKIRA 500G PC Case.



Cases:

eTeknix: MSI MPG SEKIRA 500G PC Case Review

We recently reviewed the excellent MSI GUNGNIR 100, which was named after Odin’s spear. MSI looks keen to follow that trend too, with their new SEKIRA 500G PC Case, which takes its name from the Axe of Perun, the most powerful & highest God in Pantheon. That’s a pretty bold name for a product, and clearly, it has to live up to a high standard because of that. Fortunately, it looks like MSI has gone all out on the SEKIRA. This is one of the most high-end and premium cases they’ve ever created, and that’s really saying something.



MSI MPG SEKIRA 500G PC Case Review | eTeknix

PC Perspective: Phanteks P360X Case Review: Form Over Function

Marketing departments for case manufacturers must be an exciting place to work. Come to think of it, it would be exciting in any marketing department for anyplace that has engineers and designers. I say that because I’m certain that the engineers and designers are constantly making attempts on the lives of their marketing counterparts (figuratively, of course! – Ed.). Imagine coming to work to discover that your recommended revision to the functionality of a product has resulted in Raiders of the Lost Ark style death traps being placed in your office.



Phanteks P360X Case Review: Form Over Function - PC Perspective

Coolers:

NikKTech: Thermalright True Spirit 120M Rev.B CPU Cooler Review

It may not be able to compete with larger models but for a compact CPU cooler the True Spirit 120M Rev.B by Thermalright actually surpassed our performance expectations.

Thermalright True Spirit 120M Rev.B CPU Cooler Review

CPUs:

techPowerUp: Intel Core i9-9900KS Review

The Core i9-9900KS is Intel's new consumer flagship processor. It runs at 5 GHz boost no matter how many cores are active, which translates into 10% application performance gained over the 9900K. Gaming performance is improved too, but pricing is high, especially compared to what AMD is offering.



Intel Core i9-9900KS Review

Displays:

Windows Central: AOC Q27T1 monitor review: Quite simply stunning

AOC and Studio F. A. Porsche teamed up to create something special, the Q27T1. It's a stunning monitor to use and to gaze at, sporting a unique design and handy features for cable management.



AOC Q27T1 monitor review: Quite simply stunning

Graphics Cards:

Wccftech: GALAX GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER EX OC Graphics Card Review

Today, I will be taking a look at the GALAX GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER EX OC graphics card which includes a custom dual-fan compact design for $249 US.



GALAX GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER EX OC Graphics Card Review

Vortez: XFX RX 5700 XT THICC III ULTRA Review

XFX are back with an even larger variant of their THICC graphics card. The THICC III ULTRA arrives with a revamped cooler and promises to deliver even better performance. RX-57XT838D8



XFX RX 5700 XT THICC III ULTRA Review - Introduction

ThinkComputers: Zotac GeForce RTX 2080 Super AMP Graphics Card Review

The RTX 2080 Super that we are taking a look at today comes from Zotac and it is their AMP card. The AMP (not be the confused with the AMP Extreme) features a slight bump in its boost clock up to 1845 MHz (compared to 1815 MHz reference) a 16+4 power phase design, and a hefty cooling solution. Is this the RTX 2080 Super that you should get? Read on as we find out!



Zotac GeForce RTX 2080 Super AMP Graphics Card Review

Hexus: MSI GeForce GTX 1660 Super Gaming X

Quite possibly the best GTX 1660 Super.



MSI GeForce GTX 1660 Super Gaming X

IgorsLAB: GDDR6 memory temperatures comprehensibly explained and remeasured – is AMD doing everything right?

All the errors and confusions about the suddenly occurring value of the memory temperatures of AMD’s current graphics cards understandably lead to uncertainty among many users. Modern memory chips, such as Micron’s GDDR6 modules, allow you to read out the value of the chip temperature Tjunction, which is read out internally for special protection mechanisms (e.g. downclocking), which in itself is a nice addition. But the lack of knowledge about what it is really all about brings some contemporaries into distress and fear.

GDDR6 memory temperatures comprehensibly explained and remeasured – is AMD doing everything right? | Basics – igorsLAB

Headphones:

MMORPG.com: Rock Jaw Audio T5 Ultra Connect Bluetooth Earbud Review

Rock Jaw Audio came into the game back in 2012 with one clear goal, exceeding everyone’s expectations for great Bluetooth earphones. Enter the T5 Ultra Connect Ear Buds, one of the relatively few products we’ve seen from the company. Look and sound prove that this company knows their stuff, but do they earn their $100 cost of entry? Let’s take a deeper look and find out.

Rock Jaw Audio T5 Ultra Connect Bluetooth Earbud Review - MMORPG.com

Input:

FunkyKit: Cougar 700K EVO Cherry MX RGB Mechanical Gaming Keyboard Review

COUGAR 700K EVO is a premium mechanical gaming keyboard aimed at serious and professional gamers. Unleash superior performance.



Cougar 700K EVO Cherry MX RGB Mechanical Gaming Keyboard Review - FunkyKit

techPowerUp: Xtrfy M4 Review

With the M4, Xtrfy joins the recent lightweight gaming mouse craze. Bringing a PixArt PMW3389, a weight of 69g, and full RGB capabilities to the table, the M4 should be worth a look for anyone who's in the market for a right-handed ergonomic gaming mouse.



Xtrfy M4 Review

Mobile:

GSMArena: Nokia 6.2 in for review

Nokia's entry into the lower-midrange relies on clean design and software.



Nokia 6.2 in for review

Storage:

OCinside.de: Crucial MX500 2TB SSD Review

Today we test on OCinside.de the big Crucial MX500 SSD with 2TB capacity! Already some months ago we tested the Crucial MX500 with 1TB, which performed well. However, since some users don’t get along with 1TB total size, we now take a close look at Crucial's largest MX500 SSD to date and compare it with dozens of other SSDs. Can the big MX500 2TB SSD keep up with the fast MX500 1TB SSD? We show this in the following review!

Crucial MX500 2TB SSD Review

LanOC Reviews: Crucial X8 1TB Portable SSD Review

The portable storage market is mostly split up into three categories. You have flash or thumb drives, portable external drives, then large capacity full-sized external drives. What you need to use the drive for will determine which type you might need. But over the years one thing is for sure, thumb drives have taken over the market. They are small, portable, and they have been quick. But have you ever shopped for extremely high capacit y thumb drives? To get a 1TB thumb drive you end up giving up a lot of that portability and performance is mediocre at best and the pricing can get really crazy. Not to mention there are a lot of fakes, even Amazon has them right at the top of the listings when you search for 1TB thumb drives. 1TB portable hard drives have been around for a long time but they are big and bulky, even when you get one based on 2.5-inch drives and they are extremely slow. This is why the portable SSD market has been taking off, you can get impressive performance, portability, and a capacity big enough to use as a game drive or to transport your important files. Well Crucial has finally jumped into the market with their introduction of the X8 and I finally have one in. I’m excited to check out the performance and see if it is faster than the two other portable SSDs that I use with my laptop.

Crucial X8 1TB Portable SSD - LanOC Reviews

Vortez: WD_Black P10 Game Drive (4TB) Review

As games get larger and larger, consoles don't seem to keep up, forcing the deletion and redownloading of games, sometimes across painfully slow internet connections.



WD_Black P10 Game Drive (4TB) Review - Introduction

Other:

Wccftech: Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition Review - Returning to the Reign of Kings

Could Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition be the remaster the series has been looking for? Let's fight through over a millennia of history and find out.



Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition Review - Returning to the Reign of Kings

MMORPG.com: Not So MMO - Red Dead Redemption 2 PC Review: Part 1 - PC Port Analysis

Given the size, scope, and technical makeup of Red Dead Redemption 2 on PC, we have decided to split our review into two parts. Part 1 (this one) will primarily focus on the technical stability, the quality of the port, discussion on graphics settings, and comparisons to the Xbox One X version. Part 2 will focus on, well, everything else from the mechanics, story, and online. With that said, we present to you our Red Dead Redemption 2 PC Review: Part 1 – PC Port Analysis.

Not So MMO - Red Dead Redemption 2 PC Review: Part 1 - PC Port Analysis - MMORPG.com

Windows Central: Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition is a remake true to its past

The classic RTS game Age of Empires II has been remastered in celebration of its 20th anniversary. Was it worth the effort? Will old fans find it's worth the money and will newcomers be attracted? Here's our review.



Review: Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition is a remake true to its past

9to5Mac: Bandly is an Apple Watch band made from real wood

You woodn't have thought it possible, but yes, Bandlty is an Apple Watch band – something flexible that needs to wrap around your wrist – made from wood ...



Bandly is an Apple Watch band made from real wood - 9to5Mac

MacRumors: The Philips Hue Play Sync Box Matches Your Hue Lights to What's Playing on Your Apple TV

Signify, the company behind the Philips Hue lights, in September announced a new Philips Hue Play HDMI Sync Box, which brings a capability that many...



Review: The Philips Hue Play Sync Box Matches Your Hue Lights to What's Playing on Your Apple TV