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Tested: Microsoft's DirectStorage signals the sunset of SATA SSDs
We test the DirectStorage performance of various SSDs and find SATA drives finally falling behind NVMe in games.
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Teamgroup C212 review: This ultra-fast USB stick is basically a portable SSD
The Teamgroup C212 USB 10Gbps is a great choice for those looking for superior speed, capacity, and the extreme portability of a thumb drive.
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4TB Samsung T7 Shield review: The best portable SSD gets bigger
We love the Samsung T7 Shield 4TB's capacity, excellent performance, weather resistance and svelte, handsome design. It's not the cheapest external 10Gbps SSD on the market, but quite arguably the best.
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Logitech G Pro X Superlight review: Sleek minimalism meets performance
The Logitech G Pro X Superlight may have a minimalist design but this wireless gaming mouse is exceptionally stylish, and its 25,600 DPI sensor really packs a punch.
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Acer Predator XB273U F review: The very best motion clarity, full stop
The Acer Predator XB273U F flat out has the best motion performance of any monitor around. But does this cutting-edge premium display offer anything more than just speed? We took it for a spin to find out.
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Asus ProArt Z790 Creator WiFi: A motherboard for the artist in you
Looking for a motherboard specifically built for content creation? Look no further than the Asus ProArt Z790 Creator WiFi. By foregoing the flashy-RGB gaming aesthetic, Asus was able to create a motherboard with finely tuned functionality and a lower price tag.
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MSI Z790 Edge WiFi DDR4: A motherboard with a silver lining
Can't justify spending big on DDR5? Save yourself some money with the MSI Z790 Edge WiFi DDR4. It's a well-rounded motherboard with a solid set of features including PCIe Gen 5 and a cool silver aesthetic.
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Sabrent Rocket 2230 SSD review: The perfect Steam Deck companion
This 2230 form factor (only 30mm long) M.2 NVMe drive is everyday fast and a good candidate for laptop and device upgrades.
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Sapphire Nitro+ Radeon RX 7900 XTX Vapor-X review: Big, badass, beautiful
Sapphire's Nitro+ is the fastest, quietest Radeon RX 7900 XTX we've tested. It's fantastic.
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MSI MEG X670E Ace: Top Gun performance for your Ryzen CPU
The MSI MEG X670E Ace motherboard has an appealing design and a ton of great next-gen features. Both gamers and content creators who want to maximize the Ryzen 7000 CPUs will find a lot to like with this X670E board.
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Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070 Ti review: Hobbled and wildly overpriced
With prices like these, who needs scalpers? The Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070 Ti offers atrocious value to PC gamers. We can't recommend it.
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Keychron K3 Pro review: The thin keyboard to beat
Combining a long list of features and a fantastic value, the Keychron K3 Pro is the best small, low-profile keyboard on the market.
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Razer Deathstalker V2 Pro Review: Big keyboards are thin again
Razer's updated design makes its bread-and-butter keyboard sleeker. If only it could make it cheaper.
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Alienware AW3423DWF review: Scion to the OLED gaming monitor throne
The Alienware AW3423DWF improves upon its predecessor and shows us all why it's still the top OLED gaming monitor around.
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F-Secure Safe review: Effective, comprehensive AV at a friendly price
F-Secure packs a lot of extras into its Safe antivirus offering such as ID protection, password management, and parental controls. Despite this, it remains very simple to use.
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Roccat Kone Pro review: Lightweight gaming with speed and precision
The Roccat Kone Pro is a dream mouse for FPS gamers, pulling out all the stops with its lightweight body, 19,000 DPI sensor, super-quick optical switches, and two dazzling RGB lighting zones.
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Asus Prime X670-P review: A primed and ready motherboard
The Asus Prime X670-P is a well-balanced, affordable motherboard with features that both gamers and content creators will find useful.
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Roccat Burst Pro Air review: A wireless gaming mouse that elevates RGB
Roccat's Burst Pro Air occupies a special niche in ROCCAT's line-up, featuring what's arguably the trifecta of key attributes: an attractive design, powerful gaming sensor, and excellent connectivity.
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Acer Predator CG48 review: A great 48-inch OLED monitor
The Acer Predator CG48 delivers a stunning 48-inch OLED screen and a ton of PC-friendly features, making it a great option for enthusiasts who want only the best image quality from their desktop displays.
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Asrock X670E Taichi: This motherboard hits a sweet spot
The Asrock X670E Taichi packs a ton of capability into a sleek motherboard package that's surprisingly affordable.
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Asus ROG Crosshair X670E Hero review: Enthusiast-grade excellence
The Asus ROG Crosshair X670E Hero packs in the most next-gen features of all mainstream AMD motherboards. If the premium price isn't an issue then gamers and content creators will find a lot to like here.
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Seagate Skywalker 2TB external HDD review: Star Wars storage on the go
In an ode to the original Star Wars trilogy, Seagate has released a trio of moderately capacious 2TB, USB 2.5-inch hard drive adorned with Skywalker, Vader, and Solo. They're good performers, but pricier than the norm.
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Asus ROG Strix X670-E Gaming WiFi review: Everything a gamer needs
The Asus ROG Strix X670-E Gaming WiFi motherboard comes with some fantastic next-gen features such as PCIe Gen 5 and DDR5, but lacks a few premium non-gamer-centric elements that would appeal to a wider audience.
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Kensington SD5780T review: An excellent, if pricey, Thunderbolt 4 dock
Kensington's SD5780T Thunderbolt 4 Dual 4K Dock (SD5780T) replaces Kensington's earlier Editors' Choice-winning Thunderbolt 4 dock, but the price has increased, too.
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Asus ROG Maximus Z790 Hero review: High-end features for next-gen CPUs
The Asus ROG Maximus Z790 Hero motherboard is here to bridge the gap between gamers and content creators. With a sharp-looking design and next-gen features, it packs the latest and greatest technology into a nice clean package.
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Asus ROG Strix Z790-E Gaming Wifi review: This motherboard packs a punch
The Asus ROG Strix Z790-E Gaming Wifi comes with all of the next-gen features to help hit peak performance without any of those extraneous gimmicks that drive up the price tag. It's time to hop on the next-gen bandwagon.
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Xbox Elite Controller Series 2 Core review: Semi-pro
The Xbox Elite Controller Series 2 Core is expensive but it improves upon the base model Xbox controller with customizable profiles and broad compatibility.
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SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3: Lightweight RGB gaming-headset goodness
It's remarkably cheaper than the SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless, one of the best gaming headsets of the year, but the Arctis Nova 3 has a lot in common with its pricier sibling.
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Keychron Q8 review: This high-quality ergonomic keyboard feels delightful
The curved layout takes some getting used to, but the Q8 has the rest of the features and quality we've come to expect from the series.
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LG Ultragear 48GQ900-B review: A huge 4K OLED monitor from the king of TVs
Want a giant 4K OLED for your desk or PC-centric home theater? The LG 48GQ900-B isn’t perfect, but it’s big, beautiful, and hard to beat.
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Teamgroup MP44L SSD review: Good performance, great price
Though the Teamgroup MP44L is a lower-tier PCIe 4 performer on benchmarks, real-world speed is fine and there's no arguing the low price.
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Corsair K100 Air review: Skinny keyboard, fat price tag
Corsair's latest mechanical keyboard is a masterful showcase of Cherry's Ultra-Low Profile Switches, but maybe they should stay in gaming laptops.
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Turtle Beach Stealth 700 Gen 2 Max review: Do-it-all wireless gaming
We review the Turtle Beach Stealth 700 Gen 2 Max, an Xbox-licensed gaming headset with multiplatform connectivity and sublime audio.
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Intel Core i9-13900K review: Raw, unapologetic power
With the launch of its 13th-gen Raptor Lake processors, Intel slides back into first place. Mostly.
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Gigabyte X670E Aorus Xtreme review: A solid next-gen motherboard
AM5 is here and the Gigabyte X670E Aorus Extreme motherboard aims to take advantage of all that this new chipset has to offer.
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Asus ROG Strix Go Core Moonlight White review: Easy, ultra-portable gaming
The Asus ROG Strix Go Core Moonlight White is an incredibly lightweight wired gaming headset that provides great quality audio and conveniently folds up into a backpack or case.
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Asus ProArt PA348CGV review: A do-it-all ultrawide wonder
Looking for an ultrawide monitor that can do it all? Look no further than the Asus ProArt PA348CGV. With an ultrawide 34-inch 1440p screen capable of 120Hz and excellent image quality, everyone from professionals to gamers alike will find something to like in this versatile display.
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MSI Summit MS321UP review: 4K premium color at a lower price
The MSI Summit MS321UP might have a few quirks, but the 4K display delivers impressive color performance at a lower price.
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Monoprice 24-inch CrystalPro review: A budget monitor with accurate color
The Monoprice 24-inch CrystalPro is a budget-friendly monitor with relatively strong image quality and an appealing price that makes it one of the cheapest 1080p displays around.
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AMD Ryzen 5 7600X review: A great CPU muted by AM5’s high costs
AMD’s newest mid-tier processor can beat Intel’s flagship in gaming—and yet falls just short of being the darling of the Ryzen 7000 launch lineup.
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Roccat Vulcan II Mini review: The shiniest little keyboard around
The Vulcan II Mini puts all its effort into an impressive light show, but falls short on value and driver integration.
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Asus ProArt Display OLED PA32DC review: The new OLED standard
The Asus ProArt Display OLED PA32DC sets a new standard for SDR image quality, but it doesn't come cheap.
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Ryzen 9 7950X review: A ferocious start to AMD's next chapter
AMD’s Ryzen 7950X pack a hard, impressive punch, even with Intel’s 13th-gen Raptor Lake looming large on the horizon.
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Crucial P3 SSD review: Top PCIe 3 speed, insanely low price
Crucial's P3 SSD delivers an outstandingly low price per GB and very good everyday performance. If you don't write large amounts of data continuously, or worry about low TBW ratings, it's a heck of a bargain.
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Dell G2723H review: An affordable 280Hz monitor
The Dell G2723H is a 27-inch 1080p monitor that stands out from the rest of the budget gaming-monitor crowd with a blazing-fast 280Hz refresh rate.
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Roccat Kone XP review: A dazzling RGB, function-rich gaming mouse
The Roccat Kone XP is a stunning RBG gaming mouse with 15 buttons that are customizable with up to 29 functions. Read on to learn more about what it's capable of.
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Tested: Intel 11th-gen vs. 12th-gen CPUs in the Framework laptop
We upgraded the CPU in our Framework laptop from a 4-core 11th-gen to a 12-core 12th-gen Intel processor to find out if its worth it or not.
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OWC Aura Pro IV SSD review: Fast PCIe 4 reading and writing
OWC's Aura Pro PCIe 4, NVMe SSD nearly matched the top-ranked FireCuda 530 in performance, but is available for considerably less cash.
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Razer Basilisk V3 review: A full-function gaming mouse with lots of class
We review the Razer Basilisk V3—a wired gaming mouse that has a faultless sensor and exceptional multifunction mouse wheel.
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