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Here a roundup of today's reviews and articles:

Cases: Antec DF700 Flux Review
Computers: Dell XPS 8940 SE is a no thrills, but exceptionally powerful PC, MSI MEG Aegis Ti5 Review: Dial 'D' for Desktop
Cooling: be quiet! Pure Loop 280mm AIO
CPUs: AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX vs 3990X - Is PRO Worth It?
Displays: Mobile Pixels DUEX Plus is a brilliant idea, but only OK execution, Philips 279P1/27 4K LCD Monitor with USB-C Review
Gaming: Guild Wars 2: Icebrood Saga Champions Chapter 3 Preview
Graphics Cards: COLORFUL iGame GeForce RTX 3060 Advanced OC Review
Headphones: Best Open-Back Headphones For Gaming - 2021 Edition
Power: be quiet! Dark Power 12 (850W) Power Supply Review, be quiet! Dark Power 12 (850W), be quiet! Dark Power 12 1000W Power Supply Unit Review
Storage: Samsung 980 1TB Gen3 NVMe SSD Review, Samsung 980 1TB NVMe SSD review, Samsung 980 M.2 NVMe SSD Review: Going DRAMless with V6 V-NAND, The Samsung SSD 980 (500GB & 1TB) Review: Samsung's Entry NVMe, Samsung SSD 980 1TB NVMe SSD Review, Samsung SSD 980 NVMe SSD Review, Samsung SSD 980 Review, Kingston Workflow Station Hub + Readers Review





Cases:

TechPowerup: Antec DF700 Flux Review

The Antec DF700 Flux is their latest chassis offering a unique fan setup out of the box. With a price tag of just $75, getting five fans and a clean, solid design is pretty rare, and Antec is upping the ante by including an upgraded, fully fledged ARGB and fan controller with the DF700 Flux.



Antec DF700 Flux Review

Computers:

Windows Central: Dell XPS 8940 SE is a no thrills, but exceptionally powerful PC

For those who want a nice-looking and powerful Intel and NVIDIA-based desktop PC, the new XPS 8940 SE checks most of the right boxes. While the finishing on the case could be better, Dell's creator-focused PC gets high marks when it comes to performance.



Review: Dell XPS 8940 SE is a no thrills, but exceptionally powerful PC

Tom's Hardware: MSI MEG Aegis Ti5 Review: Dial 'D' for Desktop

MSI tries out a creative new case design.



MSI MEG Aegis Ti5 Review: Dial 'D' for Desktop

Cooling:

Glob3trotters: be quiet! Pure Loop 280mm AIO

Today let’s have a look at be quiet!’s new line of all-in-one watercoolers dubbed “Pure Loop“. They range from 120 all the way to 360 mm radiators and bring a very interesting combo of a high contrast black and silver CPU block with white LED lighting paired to a black radiator, decoupled pump, and Pure Wings 2

be quiet! Pure Loop 280mm AIO | Glob3trotters

CPUs:

ThePCEnthusiast: AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX vs 3990X - Is PRO Worth It?

AMD's latest Ryzen Threadripper PRO processors are now available for the DIY market. Lenovo was the first OEM, as far as I know, to have a prebuilt workstation (ThinkStation P620) powered with the latest Threadripper PRO. Finally, it's available for those who are planning to build their workstation desktop PC.… AMD's latest Ryzen Threadripper PRO processors are now available for the DIY market. Lenovo was the first OEM, as far as I know, to have a prebuilt workstation (ThinkStation P620) powered with the latest Threadripper PRO. Finally, it's available for those who are planning to build their workstation desktop PC.…



AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX vs 3990X - Is PRO Worth It? | ThePCEnthusiast

Displays:

Windows Central: Mobile Pixels DUEX Plus is a brilliant idea, but only OK execution

Adding a second screen to your laptop is becoming more popular these days, but what if you could have that second screen attached? Mobile Pixels has a new Kickstarter for its DUEX Plus screen, and we spent some time with it. Here is what we like, what we don't, and if you should buy one.



Review: Mobile Pixels DUEX Plus is a brilliant idea, but only OK execution

FunkyKit: Philips 279P1/27 4K LCD Monitor with USB-C Review

This Philips 279P1/27 replaces cable clutter. View content in UltraClear 4K UHD and recharge a laptop all at the same time.



Philips 279P1/27 4K LCD Monitor with USB-C Review - FunkyKit

Gaming:

MMORPG.com: Guild Wars 2: Icebrood Saga Champions Chapter 3 Preview

Robin had a chance to give the next chapter in the Icebrood Saga a spin. Guild Wars 2: Icebrood Saga Champions Chapter 3: Balance (what a name) is live today and here's what Robin thinks so far of the upcoming content.

Guild Wars 2: Icebrood Saga Champions Chapter 3 Preview | MMORPG.com

Graphics Cards: 

TweakTown: COLORFUL iGame GeForce RTX 3060 Advanced OC Review

COLORFUL has an Iron Man-styled custom iGame GeForce RTX 3060 Advanced OC graphics card that offers stellar 1080p and 1440p perf.



COLORFUL iGame GeForce RTX 3060 Advanced OC Review

Headphones:

ThePCEnthusiast: Best Open-Back Headphones For Gaming - 2021 Edition

Here some of the best open-back headphones that is not only great for music listening, but for gaming as well. Wide soundstage and detailed sound!



Best Open-Back Headphones For Gaming - 2021 Edition

Power:

eTeknix: be quiet! Dark Power 12 (850W) Power Supply Review

We at eTeknix review the newly released be quiet! Dark Power 12 (850w) power supply.



be quiet! Dark Power 12 (850W) Power Supply Review | eTeknix

Hexus: be quiet! Dark Power 12 (850W)

Is the price premium justified over other quality supplies? We find out.



be quiet! Dark Power 12 (850W)

NikKTech: be quiet! Dark Power 12 1000W Power Supply Unit Review

Following the huge success of their ultra-high end Dark Power Pro 12 line of power supply units be quiet! just released their Dark Power 12 line into the market and with me I have the top of the line 1000W model.

be quiet! Dark Power 12 1000W Power Supply Unit Review

Storage:

PC Perspective: Samsung 980 1TB Gen3 NVMe SSD Review

Samsung 980 1TB Gen3 NVMe SSD Review Remember when Samsung had the EVO and PRO designations for their consumer NVMe SSD lineups? Those seeking the highest



Samsung 980 1TB Gen3 NVMe SSD Review - PC Perspective

The Guru of 3D: Samsung 980 1TB NVMe SSD review

Samsung returns with a new M.2 NVMe SSD in their reputable 900 series product line. We test the new Samsung SSD 980, which would be the non-PRO model. It is a product that sticks to PCIe Gen 3.0, bu...

Samsung 980 1TB NVMe SSD review

Tom's Hardware: Samsung 980 M.2 NVMe SSD Review: Going DRAMless with V6 V-NAND

Samsung’s 980 is an inexpensive M.2 SSD that lacks DRAM, but it packs the company’s fastest flash yet.



Samsung 980 M.2 NVMe SSD Review: Going DRAMless with V6 V-NAND

Anandtech: The Samsung SSD 980 (500GB & 1TB) Review: Samsung's Entry NVMe

Samsungs new SSD 980, with no PRO, EVO or QVO suffix, is the companys first entry-level NVMe SSD. Weve got two of the capacities in for review.



The Samsung SSD 980 (500GB & 1TB) Review: Samsung's Entry NVMe

Legit Reviews: Samsung SSD 980 1TB NVMe SSD Review

The Samsung SSD 980 series of PCIe 3.0 NVMe SSDs came out today with speeds of up to 3.5 GB/s read and 3.0 GB/s write. This series of DRAM-less drives is all about delivering the best performance per dollar for mainstream consumers.



Samsung SSD 980 1TB NVMe SSD Review - Legit Reviews

MMORPG.com: Samsung SSD 980 NVMe SSD Review

Samsung has released its latest NVMe SSD, the 980. Operating on the PCIe 3.0 interface and featuring a DRAM-less design, is this drive worthy of becoming your next upgrade? Find out in our review.

Samsung SSD 980 NVMe SSD Review | MMORPG.com

StorageReview.com: Samsung SSD 980 Review

The Samsung SSD 980 is a DRAM-less, client SSD that tries to sidestep the performance drop of removing the DRAM with a few inventive tricks.



Samsung SSD 980 Review | StorageReview.com

TechPowerUp: Kingston Workflow Station Hub + Readers Review

Kingston targets content creators with their new Workflow Station and memory card readers. As part of a modular family of products, the Workflow Station is a powered USB hub with support for a total of four different USB readers/miniHubs, which makes for up to eight different USB devices off a single USB Type-C port.



Kingston Workflow Station Hub + Readers Review