Reviews – eTeknix https://www.eteknix.com The Best Technology & Gaming News and Reviews! Tue, 27 Aug 2024 07:49:58 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.5 Corsair iCUE LINK 3500X RGB Mid-Tower PC Case https://www.eteknix.com/corsair-icue-link-3500x-rgb-mid-tower-pc-case/ https://www.eteknix.com/corsair-icue-link-3500x-rgb-mid-tower-pc-case/#respond Tue, 27 Aug 2024 07:49:55 +0000 https://www.eteknix.com/?p=584987 It’s fair to say Corsair is one of the biggest and best when it comes to high-end PC cases. Actually, that’s true for PC cases, coolers, power supplies, and multiple other products too, they’ve been at the top of their game for well over a decade, and are extremely popular with gamers around the world as a result of that. With the new CORSAIR iCUE LINK 3500X RGB Mid-Tower, that trend looks set to…

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]]> https://www.eteknix.com/corsair-icue-link-3500x-rgb-mid-tower-pc-case/feed/ 0 KLEVV CRAS XR5 8000MHz 32GB (2x16GB) Review https://www.eteknix.com/klevv-cras-xr5-8000mhz-32gb-2x16gb-review/ https://www.eteknix.com/klevv-cras-xr5-8000mhz-32gb-2x16gb-review/#respond Fri, 23 Aug 2024 14:13:30 +0000 https://www.eteknix.com/?p=585287 The latest KLEVV memory kit is here, and if it’s anything like previous KLEVV kits we’ve had over the years, it’s likely to be one of the absolute best. With high speeds, low latency, premium build quality and materials, as well as feature-rich ARGB lighting, the CRAS XR5 RGB should be a winning formula. This new memory kit is designed for gamers and enthusiasts alike, and it has a unique…

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]]> https://www.eteknix.com/klevv-cras-xr5-8000mhz-32gb-2x16gb-review/feed/ 0 Cooler Master MasterBox 600 Mid-Tower E-ATX Case Review https://www.eteknix.com/cooler-master-masterbox-600-mid-tower-e-atx-case-review/ https://www.eteknix.com/cooler-master-masterbox-600-mid-tower-e-atx-case-review/#respond Tue, 20 Aug 2024 08:59:17 +0000 https://www.eteknix.com/?p=583757 Cooler Master is going big with their latest PC case, as part of their impressive MasterBox series, the new MasterBox 600, which comes with impressive hardware support that sure to appeal to PC gaming enthusiasts who want to invest in the biggest and the best hardware. With support for an E-ATX motherboard, it features a big more room on the interior than a typical ATX design. This means it’…

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]]> https://www.eteknix.com/cooler-master-masterbox-600-mid-tower-e-atx-case-review/feed/ 0 We Benchmarked 35 GPUs in Black Myth Wukong https://www.eteknix.com/we-benchmarked-35-gpus-in-black-myth-wukong/ https://www.eteknix.com/we-benchmarked-35-gpus-in-black-myth-wukong/#respond Mon, 19 Aug 2024 18:39:21 +0000 https://www.eteknix.com/?p=584619 Black Myth: Wukong is one of the most highly anticipated game launches of the year, and with the launch set for the 20th August, the developer has made a bold move to release a benchmark tool ahead of time so that potential players can see if their system is up for the task, so in typical eTeknix fashion, we’ve spent the last week testing it on as many graphics cards as possible at 3 resolutions…

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]]> https://www.eteknix.com/we-benchmarked-35-gpus-in-black-myth-wukong/feed/ 0 AMD 7900X Retested – PBO, SMT & Overclocked https://www.eteknix.com/amd-7900x-retested-pbo-smt-overclocked/ https://www.eteknix.com/amd-7900x-retested-pbo-smt-overclocked/#respond Mon, 19 Aug 2024 09:15:32 +0000 https://www.eteknix.com/?p=583956 Last week, we brought you a review of the Ryzen 7 9700X, the latest release in a seemingly long line of rather boring new CPU launches that offer minor upgrades to existing products. In short, it’s fair to say we weren’t particularly impressed by the small increase in performance it offered over a range of benchmarks, but more so with the gaming performance. We went back and retested with PBO…

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]]> https://www.eteknix.com/amd-7900x-retested-pbo-smt-overclocked/feed/ 0 NZXT C750 Bronze Non-Modular ATX PSU Review https://www.eteknix.com/nzxt-c750-bronze-non-modular-atx-psu-review/ https://www.eteknix.com/nzxt-c750-bronze-non-modular-atx-psu-review/#respond Wed, 14 Aug 2024 15:35:08 +0000 https://www.eteknix.com/?p=584262 NZXT is one of the biggest names in the PC hardware business, with many of the most iconic cases, coolers, power supplies, monitors, speakers, keyboards, mice, headsets, motherboards, gaming chairs, and well, you get the point, they have grown far and wide over the years, and continue to be a premium choice for many gamers. However, one thing we often don’t get to see here at eTeknix…

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]]> https://www.eteknix.com/nzxt-c750-bronze-non-modular-atx-psu-review/feed/ 0 RTX HDR Tested – The Ultimate Game Changer https://www.eteknix.com/rtx-hdr-tested-the-ultimate-game-changer/ https://www.eteknix.com/rtx-hdr-tested-the-ultimate-game-changer/#respond Tue, 13 Aug 2024 14:58:42 +0000 https://www.eteknix.com/?p=584091 We all know that HDR gaming has been around for a while, promising more vibrant and lifelike visuals. NVIDIA’s RTX HDR claims however take things to the next level, potentially changing the playing field for PC gamers, but, is this new technology really a must-have feature for your next GPU purchase, or is it just another buzzword in the ever-expanding world of graphics technology? RTX HDR isn’t…

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]]> https://www.eteknix.com/rtx-hdr-tested-the-ultimate-game-changer/feed/ 0 Was I Wrong? – AMD Ryzen 9700X Re-Review! https://www.eteknix.com/was-i-wrong-amd-ryzen-9700x-re-review/ https://www.eteknix.com/was-i-wrong-amd-ryzen-9700x-re-review/#respond Sun, 11 Aug 2024 18:39:07 +0000 https://www.eteknix.com/?p=583763 On Wednesday, the Ryzen 7 9700X reviews dropped, and for the most part, it wasn’t great news for AMD. The 9700X launched with a $360 price tag, which put it 24% more expensive than the current pricing of the Ryzen 7 7700X, the CPU that it was set to replace, and while pricing is a futile thing if the performance matches up, sadly that wasn’t the case, and typically, ourselves and other media…

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]]> https://www.eteknix.com/was-i-wrong-amd-ryzen-9700x-re-review/feed/ 0 Thermaltake CT120 EX ARGB Sync Fans Review https://www.eteknix.com/thermaltake-ct120-ex-argb-sync-fans-review/ https://www.eteknix.com/thermaltake-ct120-ex-argb-sync-fans-review/#respond Fri, 09 Aug 2024 11:49:55 +0000 https://www.eteknix.com/?p=583239 There’s no shortage of great quality fans these days, with every big name brand having a very competitive product in terms of aesthetics and performance. However, it’s fair to say that Thermaltake has proven to be one of the absolute best. Their SWAFAN series has already proven popular, but the MagForce technology they used for easy cable routing has evolved into MagForce 2.0 and now shows up in…

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]]> https://www.eteknix.com/thermaltake-ct120-ex-argb-sync-fans-review/feed/ 0 ID-COOLING FROZN A620 PRO SE CPU Cooler Review https://www.eteknix.com/id-cooling-frozn-a620-pro-se-cpu-cooler-review/ https://www.eteknix.com/id-cooling-frozn-a620-pro-se-cpu-cooler-review/#respond Thu, 08 Aug 2024 10:44:22 +0000 https://www.eteknix.com/?p=583109 I’m going to start this review backwards, and go right in with the price. This cooler is £29.99, that’s right, under thirty quid for an all-black, dual-tower air cooler with two fans. Even if the performance is middling at best, that’s still going to be pretty great value for money. However, ID-Cooling has a really good reputation when it comes to their in-house designed cooling products…

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]]> https://www.eteknix.com/id-cooling-frozn-a620-pro-se-cpu-cooler-review/feed/ 0 AMD Ryzen 7 9700X CPU Review https://www.eteknix.com/amd-ryzen-7-9700x-review/ https://www.eteknix.com/amd-ryzen-7-9700x-review/#respond Wed, 07 Aug 2024 13:00:15 +0000 https://www.eteknix.com/?p=583554 Today sees the AMD Ryzen 9000 series CPUs launching and AMD have done it in 2 parts with Ryzen 5 and Ryzen 7 reviews going live today and Ryzen 9 parts going live a little later in the month. We’ve managed to get our hands on the Ryzen 7 9700X, a CPU that comes in with the same core and thread count as its predecessor, the 7700X, as well as being 700MHz….slower. This, should be interesting.

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]]> https://www.eteknix.com/amd-ryzen-7-9700x-review/feed/ 0 Is the Sapphire 7900 XT a Match for a 240Hz OLED Monitor? https://www.eteknix.com/is-the-sapphire-7900-xt-a-match-for-a-240hz-oled-monitor/ https://www.eteknix.com/is-the-sapphire-7900-xt-a-match-for-a-240hz-oled-monitor/#respond Mon, 05 Aug 2024 09:24:48 +0000 https://www.eteknix.com/?p=582720 The Sapphire 7900 XT is one of the most popular AMD graphics cards on the market. With prices currently ranging from as little as £689.99 to £739.99 depending on current sales and promotions, or stock availability, it’s obviously a pretty potent card, and that makes it situated between the Nvidia RTX 4070 Super and the 4070 Ti Super in terms of price. However, when it comes to performance…

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]]> https://www.eteknix.com/is-the-sapphire-7900-xt-a-match-for-a-240hz-oled-monitor/feed/ 0 Cooler Master MasterLiquid Atmos 360 AIO CPU Cooler Review https://www.eteknix.com/cooler-master-masterliquid-atmos-360-aio-cpu-cooler-review/ https://www.eteknix.com/cooler-master-masterliquid-atmos-360-aio-cpu-cooler-review/#comments Fri, 02 Aug 2024 09:23:48 +0000 https://www.eteknix.com/?p=582200 There’s no shortage of unique and interesting AIO coolers these days, but weirdly, Cooler Master has made one that really grabbed my attention. I must admit, I’m not a big fan of the LCD TV trend on AIO coolers, as I so rarely look into my PC, and the cost is just, well, far too much for my blood. However, at around £145, the Cooler Master MasterLiquid Atmos 360 is pretty competitively priced…

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]]> https://www.eteknix.com/cooler-master-masterliquid-atmos-360-aio-cpu-cooler-review/feed/ 1 AOC AGON PRO AG276QZD 240Hz OLED Monitor Review https://www.eteknix.com/agon-pro-ag276qzd-monitor-review/ https://www.eteknix.com/agon-pro-ag276qzd-monitor-review/#respond Wed, 31 Jul 2024 10:40:20 +0000 https://www.eteknix.com/?p=582719 AOC has been a strong market leader for high-end monitors for many years now, and while other brands have some similarly competitive products, it’s usually just a few, while AOC and their sister brand Philips have an absolutely wealth of products covering every price range, panel technology, screen size, resolution and more. While the AGO PRO AG276QZD isn’t their most expensive monitor…

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]]> https://www.eteknix.com/agon-pro-ag276qzd-monitor-review/feed/ 0 Noctua NV-FS1 Desk Fan Review https://www.eteknix.com/noctua-nv-fs1-desk-fan-review/ https://www.eteknix.com/noctua-nv-fs1-desk-fan-review/#respond Tue, 30 Jul 2024 11:48:49 +0000 https://www.eteknix.com/?p=582587 I’m a long time fan of Noctua products and it’s easy to understand why given their relentless dedication to quality and performance. However, they can be a difficult company to be a fan of sometimes too, as they’re notorious for delaying products for many years until they’re absolutely certain they’re ready for market, and that can be frustrating at times. Even this humble desk fan was on their…

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]]> https://www.eteknix.com/noctua-nv-fs1-desk-fan-review/feed/ 0 SCUF Nomad Mobile Gaming Controller Review https://www.eteknix.com/scuf-nomad-mobile-gaming-controller-review/ https://www.eteknix.com/scuf-nomad-mobile-gaming-controller-review/#respond Mon, 29 Jul 2024 10:03:42 +0000 https://www.eteknix.com/?p=582430 Corsair has been making a big push into seemingly every aspect of gaming, with them already having an amazing range of PC focused products, and then after they purchased SCUF, they dominated the high-end peripheral market, and now they’re pushing into mobile gaming with the release of the SCUF Nomad Mobile Gaming Controller. It’s pretty well equipped too, with hall effect anti-drift analogue…

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]]> https://www.eteknix.com/scuf-nomad-mobile-gaming-controller-review/feed/ 0 How to Use Thermal Grizzly’s PhaseSheet PTM https://www.eteknix.com/how-to-use-thermal-grizzlys-phasesheet-ptm/ https://www.eteknix.com/how-to-use-thermal-grizzlys-phasesheet-ptm/#respond Fri, 26 Jul 2024 09:43:13 +0000 https://www.eteknix.com/?p=581608 Sponsored Article Thermal Grizzly is a name synonymous with cutting-edge thermal solutions. They have continually pushed the boundaries of thermal management technology, developing products that cater to the needs of both enthusiasts and professionals. One of their most notable innovations is the KryoSheet graphene thermal pad, which offers a superior alternative to traditional thermal paste.

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]]> https://www.eteknix.com/how-to-use-thermal-grizzlys-phasesheet-ptm/feed/ 0 Cooler Master Masterbox NR200P V2 PC Case Review https://www.eteknix.com/cooler-master-masterbox-nr200p-v2-pc-case-review/ https://www.eteknix.com/cooler-master-masterbox-nr200p-v2-pc-case-review/#respond Wed, 24 Jul 2024 17:21:01 +0000 https://www.eteknix.com/?p=581992 Cooler Master has a great track record for great PC cases, so today, I’m pretty excited to check out their new MasterBox NR200P V2 Mini-ITX Tempered Glass PC Gaming Case. This mini-ITX case looks perfect for those wanting to build a powerful gaming system in a small space. It supports a variety of cooling options, including 240mm and 280mm liquid coolers, and has efficient airflow thanks to a…

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]]> https://www.eteknix.com/cooler-master-masterbox-nr200p-v2-pc-case-review/feed/ 0 Philips Screeneo UL5 Smart Projector Review https://www.eteknix.com/philips-screeneo-ul5-smart-projector-review/ https://www.eteknix.com/philips-screeneo-ul5-smart-projector-review/#respond Mon, 22 Jul 2024 15:12:31 +0000 https://www.eteknix.com/?p=581827 I get a lot of cool products to review here at eTeknix, but this is the first time I’ve had a premium projector in for testing. I’m a big fan of projectors too, having a 100″ screen at home with a 4K HDR projector, and as a pretty enthusiastic movie buff, I spend a lot of time in front of it. Philips has sent me the Screeneo UL5 S Ultra Short Throw Projector which comes equipped with a state-of…

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]]> https://www.eteknix.com/philips-screeneo-ul5-smart-projector-review/feed/ 0 Corsair SF1000 ATX 3.1 PCIe 5.0 Platinum Power Supply Review https://www.eteknix.com/corsair-sf1000-atx-3-1-pcie-5-0-platinum-power-supply-review/ https://www.eteknix.com/corsair-sf1000-atx-3-1-pcie-5-0-platinum-power-supply-review/#respond Fri, 19 Jul 2024 13:07:04 +0000 https://www.eteknix.com/?p=581428 Corsair has somehow managed to stay at the top of the market for a very long time now, with many of the most popular and best products in multiple categories, with incredible gaming monitors, desks, chairs, keyboards, mice, headsets, SSDs, power supplies, coolers, cameras, and so much more. There’s no sign of them slowing down either, actually, quite the opposite, as we saw at Computex 2024, they’…

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]]> https://www.eteknix.com/corsair-sf1000-atx-3-1-pcie-5-0-platinum-power-supply-review/feed/ 0 ID-Cooling FX360 Pro AIO Cooler Review https://www.eteknix.com/id-cooling-fx360-pro-aio-cooler-review/ https://www.eteknix.com/id-cooling-fx360-pro-aio-cooler-review/#respond Wed, 17 Jul 2024 13:36:10 +0000 https://www.eteknix.com/?p=572343 ID-Cooling is one of the more interesting and quickest growing brands in the PC component space, having make impressive improvements to their products ever year, and 2024 is no exception as we saw at Computex 2024, they had some pretty amazing products in their line-up, and we even gave them one of our Best of Computex 2024 awards! While the FX360 PRO isn’t one of their flagship coolers…

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]]> https://www.eteknix.com/id-cooling-fx360-pro-aio-cooler-review/feed/ 0 Can the Arctic Freezer III AIOs Run Cooler and Quieter Than the Best Air Coolers? https://www.eteknix.com/can-the-arctic-freezer-iii-aios-run-cooler-and-quieter-than-the-best-air-coolers/ https://www.eteknix.com/can-the-arctic-freezer-iii-aios-run-cooler-and-quieter-than-the-best-air-coolers/#respond Tue, 16 Jul 2024 13:32:09 +0000 https://www.eteknix.com/?p=566071 Arctic is one of the best-known and most respected brands in the world when it comes to PC cooling hardware. Over the years, we’ve seen them as a gold standard for air cooling and liquid cooling, and their Liquid Freezer series has long been a popular choice for PC enthusiasts looking for a quality product that can deliver great performance. Earlier this year, I put the Arctic Liquid…

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]]> https://www.eteknix.com/can-the-arctic-freezer-iii-aios-run-cooler-and-quieter-than-the-best-air-coolers/feed/ 0 Antec Core HS Review – A Real Contender for Mobile PC Gaming! https://www.eteknix.com/antec-core-hs-review/ https://www.eteknix.com/antec-core-hs-review/#respond Sat, 13 Jul 2024 16:31:19 +0000 https://www.eteknix.com/?p=580016 Something we’ve seen a lot of recently is portable handheld PCs, it seems like everyone is having a go at making one, but with so many options, brands are having to try harder than ever to stand out from the crowd. With the likes of ASUS, Valve, MSI, and many others already playing in the market, and more on the way, today see’s Antec take a shot at it with the release of their CORE HS…

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]]> https://www.eteknix.com/antec-core-hs-review/feed/ 0 Thermaltake Toughpower SFX 1000 Watt Fully Modular 80+ Platinum Power Supply Review https://www.eteknix.com/thermaltake-toughpower-sfx-1000-watt-fully-modular-80-platinum-power-supply-review/ https://www.eteknix.com/thermaltake-toughpower-sfx-1000-watt-fully-modular-80-platinum-power-supply-review/#respond Fri, 12 Jul 2024 13:04:13 +0000 https://www.eteknix.com/?p=580749 Thermaltake has one of the most impressive PSU line-ups on the the market today, offering high-end build-quality, performance, efficiency, and great aesthetics too. Their latest SFX power supply looks set to continue that trend too, delivering a massive 1000W of power in this smaller form factor is impressive. However, it also features 80 Plus Platinum efficiency, ATX 3.1 certifications…

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]]> https://www.eteknix.com/thermaltake-toughpower-sfx-1000-watt-fully-modular-80-platinum-power-supply-review/feed/ 0 Elgato “Prompter” Teleprompter Review https://www.eteknix.com/elgato-prompter-teleprompter-review/ https://www.eteknix.com/elgato-prompter-teleprompter-review/#respond Thu, 11 Jul 2024 16:00:00 +0000 https://www.eteknix.com/?p=580594 It’s no secret that we do a lot of content creation here at eTeknix, and it can be a more complex job than a lot of people may even realise. With the coordination and setup of lighting, multiple cameras, lens, a plethora of mounts, cables, storage devices and backup systems, and so much more that needs to go into our studio setup. Anything that can make life easier and more streamlined is a good…

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]]> https://www.eteknix.com/elgato-prompter-teleprompter-review/feed/ 0 iiyama G-Master 45″ Ultra-Wide 165Hz Curved VA Monitor Review https://www.eteknix.com/iiyama-g-master-45-ultra-wide-165hz-curved-va-monitor-review/ https://www.eteknix.com/iiyama-g-master-45-ultra-wide-165hz-curved-va-monitor-review/#respond Wed, 10 Jul 2024 14:24:19 +0000 https://www.eteknix.com/?p=580542 There’s seemingly no shortage of incredible gaming monitors in 2024, with every panel technology such as VA, Fast IPS, and OLED all continuing to push new boundaries in terms of resolution, refresh rate, response time, curvature, efficiency, panel size and more. Well, that certainly holds true with the latest monitor from iiyama, which measures in at a whopping 45-inches, with a massive 5120 x…

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]]> https://www.eteknix.com/iiyama-g-master-45-ultra-wide-165hz-curved-va-monitor-review/feed/ 0 Antec HCG850 Pro Platinum ATX 3.1 Power Supply Review https://www.eteknix.com/antec-hcg850-pro-platinum-atx-3-1-power-supply-review/ https://www.eteknix.com/antec-hcg850-pro-platinum-atx-3-1-power-supply-review/#respond Mon, 08 Jul 2024 16:50:57 +0000 https://www.eteknix.com/?p=579158 The Antec High Current Gamer series is a bit of a legend in the world of PSUs. I’ve had HCG units that have lasted 10 years without issue, they’ve a reputation for being practically bullet proof in terms of reliability, and with the new HCG850 Pro Platinum ATX 3.1 power supply in the office today, I’m honestly expecting nothing short of excellence from this PSU today. With it certified for ATX 3.1…

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]]> https://www.eteknix.com/antec-hcg850-pro-platinum-atx-3-1-power-supply-review/feed/ 0 Thermaltake View 270 TG ARGB Mid Tower PC Case Review https://www.eteknix.com/thermaltake-view-270-tg-argb-mid-tower-pc-case-review/ https://www.eteknix.com/thermaltake-view-270-tg-argb-mid-tower-pc-case-review/#respond Thu, 04 Jul 2024 13:00:05 +0000 https://www.eteknix.com/?p=579859 Thermaltake has been on a winning streak with their case designs, and while the View 270 TG doesn’t dismiss popular trends, it does features some interesting features that are sure to make it a popular choice with system builders and gamers. There’s the pillarless tempered glass design, allowing for uncompromised views of your hardware, impressive hardware support, and room for extensive cooling…

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]]> https://www.eteknix.com/thermaltake-view-270-tg-argb-mid-tower-pc-case-review/feed/ 0 NZXT C1500 Platinum ATX 3.1 Power Supply Review https://www.eteknix.com/nzxt-c1500-platinum-atx-3-1-power-supply-review/ https://www.eteknix.com/nzxt-c1500-platinum-atx-3-1-power-supply-review/#respond Thu, 04 Jul 2024 10:47:10 +0000 https://www.eteknix.com/?p=579593 PSU technology continues to move forward, and while it’s always been the most important component in any system build, I feel that’s even more true today, with the higher power demands of flagship processors and graphics cards demanding higher wattage power supplies than ever before. Of course, more power means more running costs, so with higher wattages especially, efficiency becomes even more…

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]]> https://www.eteknix.com/nzxt-c1500-platinum-atx-3-1-power-supply-review/feed/ 0 NZXT H7 Flow RGB PC Case Review https://www.eteknix.com/nzxt-h7-flow-rgb-pc-case-review/ https://www.eteknix.com/nzxt-h7-flow-rgb-pc-case-review/#respond Fri, 28 Jun 2024 13:49:58 +0000 https://www.eteknix.com/?p=579414 NZXT has been one of the most popular case makers for many years now, with every generation they seem to have a must-have PC case for the enthusiast PC builders and gamers out there. Actually, there’s likely a few of our readers still rocking an NZXT Phantom. However, today it’s all about their endlessly popular H-series, with the release of the new H7 Flow. There are two version in this series…

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]]> https://www.eteknix.com/nzxt-h7-flow-rgb-pc-case-review/feed/ 0 HYTE Y40 PC Case Review https://www.eteknix.com/hyte-y40-pc-case-review/ https://www.eteknix.com/hyte-y40-pc-case-review/#respond Wed, 26 Jun 2024 08:27:15 +0000 https://www.eteknix.com/?p=572752 The HYTE series of PC cases has been a go-to favourite of the reddit “my first PC build” enthusiasts for some time now, but amazingly, I hadn’t gotten my hands on one until recently. HYTE themselves call these “S-Tier Aesthetic Cases” and it’s hard to argue with that based on what I’ve seen of them so far, and my review of the much larger Y60 a few months back. With dual tempered glass windows…

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]]> https://www.eteknix.com/hyte-y40-pc-case-review/feed/ 0 TeamGroup Z540 M.2 PCIe SSD & DARK AirFlow I SSD Cooler Review https://www.eteknix.com/teamgroup-z540-m-2-pcie-ssd-dark-airflow-i-ssd-cooler-review/ https://www.eteknix.com/teamgroup-z540-m-2-pcie-ssd-dark-airflow-i-ssd-cooler-review/#respond Tue, 25 Jun 2024 19:44:34 +0000 https://www.eteknix.com/?p=577965 When it comes to extreme storage, there’s actually quite a few great options on the market right now. PCIe Gen5 drives rarely disappoint when it comes to read and write speeds, albeit they do cost a fair bit more money than the older Gen4 drives. They also tend to run quite a lot hotter than the old drives, with their extreme speeds often generating over 100c temperatures with extended usage.

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]]> https://www.eteknix.com/teamgroup-z540-m-2-pcie-ssd-dark-airflow-i-ssd-cooler-review/feed/ 0 Gigabyte G27Q 144Hz QHD IPS Gaming Monitor Review https://www.eteknix.com/gigabyte-g27q-144hz-qhd-ips-gaming-monitor-review/ https://www.eteknix.com/gigabyte-g27q-144hz-qhd-ips-gaming-monitor-review/#respond Thu, 20 Jun 2024 14:46:26 +0000 https://www.eteknix.com/?p=578446 While they may be best known for their motherboards and graphics cards, Gigabyte has had some pretty fantastic gaming monitors over the years, with the release of the new G27Q, I have pretty high expectations. Admittedly, this isn’t the most extreme monitor on the market, or in the Gigabyte range, but it looks to be hitting a bit of a sweet spot in the market. At just £229.99…

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]]> https://www.eteknix.com/gigabyte-g27q-144hz-qhd-ips-gaming-monitor-review/feed/ 0 HYTE THICC Q60 AIO CPU Cooler Review https://www.eteknix.com/hyte-thicc-q60-aio-cpu-cooler-review/ https://www.eteknix.com/hyte-thicc-q60-aio-cpu-cooler-review/#comments Wed, 19 Jun 2024 08:42:48 +0000 https://www.eteknix.com/?p=572753 HYTE is one of the hottest brands on the market right now, proving to be a go-to choice for the “hey look at my first PC build” types on reddit, which all seem to be sporting incredible flagship hardware and perfect cable routing. However, if you’ve seen the HYTE PC cases and their flagship AIO cooler the THICC Q60 before, you may already know that they’re some of the best in the market for…

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]]> https://www.eteknix.com/hyte-thicc-q60-aio-cpu-cooler-review/feed/ 1 XFX 7800 XT & 7900 XTX Magnetic Air Review https://www.eteknix.com/xfx-7800-xt-7900-xtx-magair-review/ https://www.eteknix.com/xfx-7800-xt-7900-xtx-magair-review/#respond Tue, 18 Jun 2024 14:57:03 +0000 https://www.eteknix.com/?p=578214 We’re at a point in the year where there’s nothing new on the GPU front. When you’re a graphics card manufacturer like XFX, you’re at the mercy of AMD, much like NVIDIA partners are reliant on the green team to release something new, so they can release something new and in turn get people excited about more performance, or lower prices, or a hope that we get a mixture of the two.

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]]> https://www.eteknix.com/xfx-7800-xt-7900-xtx-magair-review/feed/ 0 Apacer AS723 1TB Hyperspeed Portable SSD Review https://www.eteknix.com/apacer-as723-1tb-hyperspeed-portable-ssd-review/ https://www.eteknix.com/apacer-as723-1tb-hyperspeed-portable-ssd-review/#respond Mon, 17 Jun 2024 13:23:54 +0000 https://www.eteknix.com/?p=577971 Storage is rarely much to be excited about, but it’s such a vital part of computers and digital devices, that they would be all but useless without it. We deal with a lot of data here at eTeknix, and the bulk of that comes from our content production for YouTube and social media. We shoot in 4K, 8K and even 12K on some of our cameras, and a lot of that is recorded directly from the cameras onto…

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]]> https://www.eteknix.com/apacer-as723-1tb-hyperspeed-portable-ssd-review/feed/ 0 Apacer AS2280 Q4L PCIe Gen4 1TB M.2 SSD Review https://www.eteknix.com/apacer-as2280-q4l-pcie-gen4-1tb-m-2-ssd-review/ https://www.eteknix.com/apacer-as2280-q4l-pcie-gen4-1tb-m-2-ssd-review/#respond Fri, 07 Jun 2024 08:07:21 +0000 https://www.eteknix.com/?p=570851 The new Apacer AS2280Q4L promises budget-conscious users blazing-fast speeds thanks to its PCIe Gen4 x4 interface and NVMe 1.4 compliance. While Apacer makes faster Gen5 drives, those are more extreme and expensive. For many content creators and gamers, a Gen4 drive offers plenty of speed. With sequential read/write performance of up to 3,600/3,000 MB/s, the AS2280Q4L is a cost-effective solution…

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]]> https://www.eteknix.com/apacer-as2280-q4l-pcie-gen4-1tb-m-2-ssd-review/feed/ 0 Seagate FireCuda 540 2TB PCIe Gen5 x4 VNMe SSD Review https://www.eteknix.com/seagate-firecuda-540-2tb-pcie-gen5-x4-vnme-ssd-review/ https://www.eteknix.com/seagate-firecuda-540-2tb-pcie-gen5-x4-vnme-ssd-review/#respond Mon, 03 Jun 2024 09:11:47 +0000 https://www.eteknix.com/?p=572851 The Seagate FireCuda series has long been one of the absolute best for high-performance and reliable storage. They’ve always appealed to content creators and gamers who want the best speeds and features on the market, and now with the release of the new 540 Series, this PCIe Gen5 SSD promises to deliver speeds of up to 10,000 MB/s. While that’s not quite as fast as the flagship products on the…

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]]> https://www.eteknix.com/seagate-firecuda-540-2tb-pcie-gen5-x4-vnme-ssd-review/feed/ 0 Cooler Master GA2701S Full HD 100Hz IPS Monitor Review https://www.eteknix.com/cooler-master-ga2701s-full-hd-100hz-ips-monitor-review/ https://www.eteknix.com/cooler-master-ga2701s-full-hd-100hz-ips-monitor-review/#respond Tue, 28 May 2024 02:33:29 +0000 https://www.eteknix.com/?p=571511 Cooler Master makes many of my favourite monitors, I have two of them on my desk at home for a good reason; they’re fantastic! However, while they have high-end ultra-wides, high-refresh-rate models, and OLED panels, one thing we haven’t dived into is their most affordable models. The new Cooler Master GA2701S is far from the most high-end and feature-packed. However, with a 1920×1080 Full HD IPS…

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]]> https://www.eteknix.com/cooler-master-ga2701s-full-hd-100hz-ips-monitor-review/feed/ 0 XPG Invader X Mid-Tower PC Case Review https://www.eteknix.com/xpg-invader-x-mid-tower-pc-case-review/ https://www.eteknix.com/xpg-invader-x-mid-tower-pc-case-review/#respond Thu, 16 May 2024 10:29:25 +0000 https://www.eteknix.com/?p=566085 XPG has an impressive variety of products, but honestly, one of their absolute best has to be their PC cases. While they’re not the biggest name for cases, often having their coolers, memory products, monitors, and PSUs take most of the glory, that is a real shame, as over the years they’ve made some truly spectacular PC cases. Of course, that trend looks set to continue today, as I have their new…

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]]> https://www.eteknix.com/xpg-invader-x-mid-tower-pc-case-review/feed/ 0 AOC 27″ Q27G4X IPS 180Hz FreeSync Gaming Monitor Review https://www.eteknix.com/aoc-27-q27g4x-ips-180hz-freesync-gaming-monitor-review/ https://www.eteknix.com/aoc-27-q27g4x-ips-180hz-freesync-gaming-monitor-review/#respond Tue, 14 May 2024 10:32:22 +0000 https://www.eteknix.com/?p=571550 AOC is a leading name for gaming monitors, and while they have some affordable and some very expensive flagship models, today I’ll be taking a look at the Q27G4X. This gaming monitor ticks all the right boxes for a great gaming monitor, without going too crazy on the features, meaning it holds a reasonable price tag that should give it mass appeal. It features a QHD resolution…

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]]> https://www.eteknix.com/aoc-27-q27g4x-ips-180hz-freesync-gaming-monitor-review/feed/ 0 SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless Gaming Headset Review https://www.eteknix.com/steelseries-arctis-nova-pro-wireless-gaming-headset-review/ https://www.eteknix.com/steelseries-arctis-nova-pro-wireless-gaming-headset-review/#respond Mon, 13 May 2024 09:55:39 +0000 https://www.eteknix.com/?p=571403 SteelSeries has many of the absolute best all-round gaming headsets on the market today, and that’s been true for well over a decade, with the launch of their then extremely popular Siberia headsets, right through to the last few years with their Arctis lineup of products. However, today it’s all about their new flagship, the Arctis Nova Pro Wireless, a truly feature-rich gaming headset that’s…

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]]> https://www.eteknix.com/steelseries-arctis-nova-pro-wireless-gaming-headset-review/feed/ 0 Thermaltake Dr Power III AXT Power Supply Tester Review https://www.eteknix.com/thermaltake-dr-power-iii-axt-power-supply-tester-review/ https://www.eteknix.com/thermaltake-dr-power-iii-axt-power-supply-tester-review/#respond Thu, 09 May 2024 12:41:09 +0000 https://www.eteknix.com/?p=571485 In the eTeknix office, we’re very fortunate to have an extremely advanced power supply load tester, but it has three main problems. Firstly, it weighs 150KG, secondly, it stands about 3 feet tall, and lastly, it costs around $8000 to have custom-made. Any of those factors is enough to make it pretty impractical for your average PC enthusiast or overclocker to own one. However…

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]]> https://www.eteknix.com/thermaltake-dr-power-iii-axt-power-supply-tester-review/feed/ 0 Sabrent Rocket 5 PCIe Gen5 2TB M.2 SSD Review https://www.eteknix.com/sabrent-rocket-5-pcie-gen5-2tb-m-2-ssd-review/ https://www.eteknix.com/sabrent-rocket-5-pcie-gen5-2tb-m-2-ssd-review/#respond Thu, 02 May 2024 14:58:27 +0000 https://www.eteknix.com/?p=570841 Sabrent make a lot of high-end products, so we’re pretty excited to get their latest PCIe Gen5 drive in for review. The Sabrent Rocket 5 is built for extreme performance and massive capacities, with a 4TB and 8TB model in the range, but today, we’re starting with something more “modest” and testing the 2TB version. Promising transfer speeds of up to 14 GB/s this has the hardware to be one of the…

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]]> https://www.eteknix.com/sabrent-rocket-5-pcie-gen5-2tb-m-2-ssd-review/feed/ 0 Apacer AS2280F4 PCIe Gen5 1TB M.2 SSD Review https://www.eteknix.com/apacer-as2280f4-pcie-gen5-1tb-m-2-ssd-review/ https://www.eteknix.com/apacer-as2280f4-pcie-gen5-1tb-m-2-ssd-review/#respond Wed, 01 May 2024 12:54:18 +0000 https://www.eteknix.com/?p=570796 Apacer is a leading name for high-performance storage and memory, and now with the release of their new PCIe Gen5 x4 M.2 SSD, they look set to prove once again that they can deliver extreme performance for the professional and enthusiast market. The Apacer AS2280F4 promises blistering speeds of up to 12,000 MB/s sequential reads and up to 11,800 MB/s sequential writes, making it one of the fastest…

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]]> https://www.eteknix.com/apacer-as2280f4-pcie-gen5-1tb-m-2-ssd-review/feed/ 0 TeamGroup T-Force Z44A5 PCIe 4 2TB M.2 SSD Review https://www.eteknix.com/teamgroup-t-force-z44a5-pcie-4-2tb-m-2-ssd-review/ https://www.eteknix.com/teamgroup-t-force-z44a5-pcie-4-2tb-m-2-ssd-review/#respond Tue, 30 Apr 2024 13:31:22 +0000 https://www.eteknix.com/?p=570468 TeamGroup is one of the leading names for high-performance storage and memory, and with the launch of their new Z44 series, they’re looking to grab the attention of those wanting to deploy high-speed and high-quality M.2 storage, with three new products in the lineup, the Z44A3, Z44A5, and Z44A7 with a maximum read speed of 3500MB/s, 5000MB/s, and 7400MB/s respectively, and of course…

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]]> https://www.eteknix.com/teamgroup-t-force-z44a5-pcie-4-2tb-m-2-ssd-review/feed/ 0 QNAP TS-462 4-Bay 2.5 GbE NAS Review https://www.eteknix.com/qnap-ts-462-4-bay-2-5-gbe-nas-review/ https://www.eteknix.com/qnap-ts-462-4-bay-2-5-gbe-nas-review/#respond Tue, 30 Apr 2024 10:00:00 +0000 https://www.eteknix.com/?p=551191 A NAS is a common bit of kit for a small office as it provides a convenient and effective solution for keeping files within quick and easy reach of an entire team of people who need to access them regularly. NAS’s however aren’t exclusive to the office environment as in recent years their use within the home has become a strong consideration including files and image galleries…

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]]> https://www.eteknix.com/qnap-ts-462-4-bay-2-5-gbe-nas-review/feed/ 0 Philips 27E1N1300AE 27″ 100Hz Monitor Review https://www.eteknix.com/philips-27e1n1300ae-27-100hz-monitor-review/ https://www.eteknix.com/philips-27e1n1300ae-27-100hz-monitor-review/#respond Sun, 21 Apr 2024 11:04:10 +0000 https://www.eteknix.com/?p=566102 Philips make a lot of beautiful and high-end displays, such as their legendary Evnia series. However, not everyone needs something that extreme, or quite frankly, that expensive. With the new Philips 27E1N1300AE, you get a decent size panel at 27″, which features a Full HD resolution (1920×1080), and a good quality IPS LED panel that should give decent colour reproduction, 250 cd/m2 brightness…

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]]> https://www.eteknix.com/philips-27e1n1300ae-27-100hz-monitor-review/feed/ 0 Intel Core i3 14100F CPU Review https://www.eteknix.com/intel-core-i3-14100f-cpu-review/ https://www.eteknix.com/intel-core-i3-14100f-cpu-review/#respond Fri, 19 Apr 2024 14:09:07 +0000 https://www.eteknix.com/?p=569413 Just the other day, we took a look at the 14400F, A refreshed CPU that is the successor to the 13400F, and while it kept the core counts the same, it did see an increase in clock speed, which, depending on the game, made quite a bit of a difference, though for the most part, we were talking about 3% faster overall which might not sound like much, but considering the similar price point…

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]]> https://www.eteknix.com/intel-core-i3-14100f-cpu-review/feed/ 0 KLEVV CRAS C930 2TB M.2 SSD Review https://www.eteknix.com/klevv-cras-c930-2tb-m-2-ssd-review/ https://www.eteknix.com/klevv-cras-c930-2tb-m-2-ssd-review/#respond Thu, 18 Apr 2024 13:40:47 +0000 https://www.eteknix.com/?p=569212 KLEVV is one of the best memory and storage brands on the market, with a product range that’s packed with flagship hardware and premium quality products, a trend I hope to see continue with today’s review of their brand-new CRAS C930 2TB SSD. Featuring the fast speeds of PCIe Gen4 technology and utilising the NVMe 1.4 interface, this won’t be the fastest drive we’ve ever tested…

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