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Here a roundup of today's reviews and articles, including Raspberry Pi 4 (8GB) Tested, MSI GeForce RTX 2080 Super Gaming X Trio Graphics Card Review, and ASRock Z490 Taichi (Intel Z490) ATX Motherboard Review.





Computers:

Tom's Hardware: Raspberry Pi 4 (8GB) Tested: Double the RAM, New 64-Bit OS

The Raspberry Pi 4 (8GB) has plenty of memory, but do you need this much?



Raspberry Pi 4 (8GB) Tested: Double the RAM, New 64-Bit OS

Max Tech: Surface Book 3 vs 2020 MacBook Pro: Best Premium Laptop?

Microsoft's Surface Book 3 is HERE so we compared everything about it to the 2020 MacBook Pro!



Surface Book 3 vs 2020 MacBook Pro: Best Premium Laptop?

The Guru of 3D: Guru3D Rig of the Month - May 2020

Meet the May edition of the Guru3D Rig of the month 2020, right here.



Guru3D Rig of the Month - May 2020 - Page 1

Audio:

Vortez: Creative Sound Blaster G3 Review

The Playstation 4 and Nintento Switch are due for an audio upgrade, thanks to Creative and their new Sound Blaster G3, packed full of handy features to bring your soundscape to the next level....



Creative Sound Blaster G3 Review - Introduction

Cases:

KitGuru: Thermaltake AH T600 'Attack Helicopter' Case Review

We got our very first glimpse of the Thermaltake AH T600 chassis at CES 2020 earlier in the year and have been looking forward to getting the opportunity to take a closer look at it ever since. According to Thermaltake, the AH T600 is styled around an attack helicopter and is aimed towards those who really want to show off their system with its rather unique appearance. But the real question is, what is it like to build a system inside? Let’s find out.

Thermaltake AH T600 'Attack Helicopter' Case Review | KitGuru

CPUs:

TechPowerUp: Intel Core i5-10400F Review - Six Cores with HT for Under $200

Intel's new Core i5-10400F offers a large performance jump over the previous generation Core i5-9400F because of its six-core/twelve-thread design. In this Core i5-10400F review we also test the feasibility of overclocking through BCLK, or by relaxing the PL1 and PL2 Turbo Limits.



Intel Core i5-10400F Review - Six Cores with HT for Under $200

Graphics Cards:

NikKTech: MSI GeForce RTX 2080 Super Gaming X Trio Graphics Card Review

Hindered only by its increase in price due to the global Covid-19 crisis the GeForce RTX 2080 Super Gaming X Trio by MSI delivers exactly what serious gamers and enthusiasts are looking for in a card right now, excellent performance second only to NVIDIA’s very own RTX 2080 Ti model.

MSI GeForce RTX 2080 Super Gaming X Trio Graphics Card Review

Gaming:

eTeknix: HyperX Gaming Peripherals Review - Work and Gaming! 

HyperX has growing popularity when it comes to gaming peripherals. They’ve come from a company that was once best known for making SSDs and memory, Kingston! However, they’ve since distanced themselves from that more business-focused name and stuck purely to the HyperX gaming-focused branding, as they’ve got the quality, performance and reputation to stand on their own these days. Just look at some of our more recent HyperX reviews, such as the Alloy Origins and the Cloud Stinger Wireless.



HyperX Gaming Peripherals Review - Work and Gaming! | eTeknix

Legit Reviews: HyperX Pudding Double Shot PBT Keycaps Review

HyperX came out with double shot PBT keycaps for mechanical gaming keyboards in 2019. The HyperX Double Shot PBT keycaps featured a translucent “Pudding” dual-layer style to complement RGB lit gaming keyboards. So, for around $25 you can improve the looks of your keyboard while enjoying the textured and oil-resistant double shot PBT caps with legends ...



HyperX Pudding Double Shot PBT Keycaps Review - Legit Reviews

Wccftech: Mortal Kombat 11: Aftermath DLC Review – Thin Blood

Is Mortal Kombat 11: Aftermath a fitting epilogue for one of the best fighting game story modes ever or a needless return to the well?



Mortal Kombat 11: Aftermath DLC Review – Thin Blood

Windows Central: SpellPunk VR Early Access Review - Style over substance

SpellPunk VR is a wizard dueling game set in a wholly unique comic-book-style world. Battle against friends and random players alike to climb the leaderboards and become the best spell caster in the universe.



SpellPunk VR Early Access Review - Style over substance

Headphones:

APH Network: Philips ActionFit Wireless Headphone TAST702 Review

The Philips ActionFit Wireless Headphone TAST702 is a self-cleaning pair of earphones, but improvements in its audio reproduction would make it pristine.

Philips ActionFit Wireless Headphone TAST702 Review (Page 1 of 4) | APH Networks

Input:

MMORPG.com: Cougar 700K EVO Mechanical Keyboard Review

RGB, macro keys, premium switches, programmability... these are the things hardcore gamers demand . The Cougar 700K EVO offers them all, but is it worth $119 in a crowded market? We take a closer look and find out.

Cougar 700K EVO Mechanical Keyboard Review

TechPowerUp: SPC Gear LIX Plus Review

I'm impressed! The ambidextrous LIX Plus is SPC Gear's first foray into the world of gaming mice. A weight of just 59 g, PixArt's PMW3360, Omron switches for the main buttons, and a paracord-like cable surely are a great way to start things off.



SPC Gear LIX Plus Review

Memory:

Mad Shrimps: Crucial Ballistix RGB 32GB Kit (2 x 16GB) DDR4-3200 Desktop Gaming Memory Review

The latest Crucial Ballistix kits do tick all the boxes for a mainstream memory kit, now that 32GB versions are beginning to become more affordable. The clever thin and low-profile head-spreader allows bigger CPU heatsinks to be installed, while the top light bar can be configured to match the rest...

[M] [M] Crucial Ballistix RGB 32GB Kit (2 x 16GB) DDR4-3200 Desktop Gaming Memory Review

Motherboards:

Hexus: Aorus Z490 Xtreme

The most beautiful Z490 under the microscope.



Aorus Z490 Xtreme

TweakTown: ASRock Z490 Taichi (Intel Z490) ATX Motherboard Review

Our first Intel Z490-based motherboard review is of the ASRock Z490 Taichi. Should you pair it with your new Intel Comet Lake CPU? Let's see.



ASRock Z490 Taichi (Intel Z490) ATX Motherboard Review

Vortez: ASRock Z490 Taichi Review

ASRock's top of the line Taichi motherboard is here; carrying the new Intel Z490 chipset. Will Taichi allow us to achieve our best overclock with Intel Core i9-10900K?



ASRock Z490 Taichi Review - Introduction

Storage:

Windows Central: Best hard drives for your ASUSTOR AS6508T NAS

Looking to populate your empty ASUSTOR AS6508T NAS with some hard drives? We've rounded up some of the best drives for you to use.



Best hard drives for your ASUSTOR AS6508T NAS

Other:

9to5Mac: Lutron Aurora solves the biggest problem with Philips Hue smart bulbs

Philips Hue bulbs are one of the easiest ways to give your existing light fixtures smart home capabilities, including through Apple’s HomeKit platform. The problem with Philips Hue switches is that whenever a wall light switch is flipped off, the smart lights become unresponsive. 



Review: Lutron Aurora solves the biggest problem with Philips Hue smart bulbs - 9to5Mac