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Logitech G915 TKL Lightspeed Keyboard Review

13Dec

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Logitech G915 TKL Lightspeed Keyboard Review

Logitech, in particular, their gaming side (Logitech G) have been making a lot of noise in the peripheral market over the past couple of years. Always bringing their latest innovations to the forefront, we are today taking a look at the Logitech G915 TKL Lightspeed Keyboard. Impossibly Thin When it comes to connectivity I am a wired-first gamer. This is due to past experiences where I have been mid-game and there have either been major latency or connectivity issues. Can Logitech's Lightspeed technology change this? Keep reading to find out more and if you like this hardware review, check out some more here! Design The Logitech G915 TKL Lightspeed Keyboard is available in two colour ways, white or carbon. Both look stunning, but it allows you to choose the one which best fits the aesth...

9Dec

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Hardware & Tech

ADATA Elite SE880 External SSD Review

ADATA have been providing the PC market with components for quite some time now. However, recently they have been breaking into the console market. With the release of the ADATA Legend 960 and now the ADATA Elite SE880 External SSD. Their product line-up for console gamers is getting stronger and stronger. ULTRA-FAST When the next-gen consoles were released, both internal and external storage became a talking point. For the first time, I will be putting an external SSD to the test. Keep reading to find out how I get on. Design I am not going to lie, when I first opened the packaging I wasn't quite ready for the size of the ADATA Elite SE880 External SSD. With it packing a punch, I thought it would be the size of the picture on the box (at minimum). However, with its compact size, it is...

Kolink Umbra EX180 ARGB CPU Cooler Review

8Dec

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Hardware & Tech

Kolink Umbra EX180 ARGB CPU Cooler Review

Kolink, a brand known for its hardware have released a new CPU Cooler, the Kolink Umbra EX180 ARGB CPU Cooler. Currently available from OverclockersUK and priced at £32.99 (At the time of writing). Chilling Out With Kolink I had seen this cooler mentioned in a couple of videos when I was looking into CPU cooling. In particular, I was looking for cooling solutions that do not cost an arm and a leg, but do provide the performance required for long gaming sessions. The team over at Kolink kindly hooked us up with one to take for a spin. Design The Kolink Umbra EX180 comes in two different editions. There is the Black edition and the one we are checking out in this article, The ARGB Edition. When it comes to the differences between the two, it is solely down to the fan included. In the Bla...

5Dec

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Hardware & Tech

Nacon Camo Pro Compact Review

Nacon, known for its epic range of third-party peripherals just keep on improving year after year. With each release comes better tech or an uplift in quality. Earlier this year Nacon released another third-party controller for the Xbox S|X and PC called the Nacon Camo Pro Compact. Compact & Comfortable! Usually, I am a buy official or go home kind of gamer. As a kid, I always ended up with the knock-off controller at a friend's house. They were always sub-par and the quality was never there. However, it feels like the technology has moved on (a lot) and I am pretty excited to check out what Nacon have bought to the table. Design The Nacon Camo Pro Compact is available in two colourways, Forest Camo and the version I have, Urban Camo. Both look great but for me, the Urban Camo vers...

22Nov

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Hardware & Tech

ADATA Legend 960 M.2 SSD Review

ADATA, known across the industry for its RAM and Storage have a new M.2 SSD. The ADATA Legend 960 joins their current range of M.2 drive with a great offering to gamers across consoles and PC. Just How Legendary Is the 960? Having waited so long for the upgrade on my PlayStation 5, the ADATA Legend 960 could not have come at a better time. It is now time, finally, to not have to keep deleting and reinstalling games. Read on to find out more about this latest release from ADATA. Taking A Closer Look When it comes to M.2 drives the majority of them look the same i.e. they are of a certain size and have specific components on the boards. Obviously different brands will use different boards and components but generally, they look very similar to those who may not follow deeper tech detail....

Through The Lens – A Verbatim Webcam Deep Dive

16Nov

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Through The Lens – A Verbatim Webcam Deep Dive

Verbatim is a brand many of us will know from bygone days. They were the brand to go to when you needed to pick up a pack of floppy disks, later on when you needed some CD-Rs or if you were feeling fancy some CD-RWs. As a company, they now have an extensive offering from media and storage to gaming peripherals via their Surefire range. A Big Name Bringing More To Their Game To build on top of its already growing range, Verbatim has recently announced a new line of products. If you haven't already seen our news announcement, it is a range of webcams for anyone from homeworkers to professional content creators. The Range There are three webcams in total that form part of this release. Each one of them brings something different to the table. In theory something for everyone's requirement...

Edifier W820NB Wireless Headphones Review

6Nov

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Edifier W820NB Wireless Headphones Review

Do not let the simplistic and subtle design fool you. In a world where earbuds are more commonplace, do these very affordable Edifier W820NB Hybrid Active Noise Cancelling Bluetooth Stereo Headphones offer a lot of bang for the buck? Now, Edifier claims that these headphones last up to 49 hours on a single charge. So, we extensively put them through their paces. Take a look at what we thought below. Design and Control Let's get straight to the point on design. The Edifier W820NB doesn't do anything fancy with its design, and it doesn't need to. They are available in 4 colours; black, grey, white, and icy blue. The Headset is simple, clean, and weighs in at about 215 grams making them fairly lightweight and very comfortable. The cups swivel at 90 degrees making them flat, ideal ...

Surefire Harrier Headset And Vinson N2 Stand Review

31Oct

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Surefire Harrier Headset And Vinson N2 Stand Review

Surefire are a brand that has brought a full line-up of gaming peripherals to the table. With everything from storage to speakers, chances are if you are looking for something with some RGB finesse then they will have something. If you haven't heard of Surefire previously, you have most likely come across the company they are owned by. Non-other than tech-renowned Verbatim. The team over at Surefire kindly sent us some samples to check out. We have on hand, The Surefire Harrier Headset And Vinson N2 Stand. Just How Hot Is The Surefire Harrier? Surefire is a brand that, to be honest, I have never come across previously. Having said that, there are probably many brands out there in the gaming world that I haven't come across. So let's jump in and see just how much firepower Surefire are br...

25Oct

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MSI Monitors Review

When it comes to buying a PC gaming or not, adding in all of the extras above and beyond the base unit can make it a pricey purchase. You can go budget, however, this can sometimes end up with poor performance. And quite frankly you can lose out on a lot of features that higher-end products provide. Price And Performance! So the question for me is - Can you get an all-rounder monitor on a budget? Let us take a look at the MSI PRO MP242 series to see if they can offer this experience. MSI PRO MP242 Series Monitors This range of monitors from MSI fall within the "budget" price range, each offering something more than the last as you go up in price. The spec changes involve various elements, from screen and panel types to adjustability. They however have a lot in common. For example, when...

Endgame Gear XSTRM RGB USB Microphone Review

20Oct

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Endgame Gear XSTRM RGB USB Microphone Review

Endgame Gear is known widely in the gaming world for the XM1r Mouse. An ultra-light gaming mouse that has taken to the esports scene with ease due to what it can offer for its price point. Bringing The STRM Endgame Gear is now officially entering the standalone USB microphone market. Their latest release is the Endgame Gear XSTRM keep reading to find out just what it can offer. If you are also in the market for a mouse, make sure you check out my review of the Endgame Gear XM1r Mouse. Design The Endgame Gear XSTRM comes in two colour ways, there is a sleek black and a fresh white. Aesthetics are everything to some gamers, so having two simple colourways ensures there is one colour that looks good for your setup. Whilst we are on the topic of colour there is also an RGB element to this ...