Hardware & Tech

13Jun

By StuartNo Comments

Moza Racing R9 V3 Wheel Base Review

We recently covered the Moza Racing R3 Bundle so you can imagine our excitement when we were offered the Moza Racing R9 V3 Wheel Base to check out. A few days later it arrived in a nice little box and the testing commenced. I didn't even have time to put on my driving gloves. Making Racing A Little More Exciting Lets head to the starting line and see whether or not the Moza Racing R9 Wheel Base is going to get off the line quickly. Or whether it'll get bogged down and stall. Design Features As with the R3, the R9 Wheel Base features the same shaped design with the vents designed to dissipate heat. Being made from aviation-grade aluminium, it keeps the unit nice and cool even after a few hours of use. Featuring a 9Nm Direct Drive servo motor, the R9 recreates the bumps and turns of real...

12Jun

By StuartNo Comments

Hardware & Tech

PuK PathFinder Bundle Review

Coming into this review you may have some questions. What the PuK? Who is the PuK? Why the PuK? All very valid questions. PuK Gaming is a new company here to change the game. Or rather mobile gaming. With new peripherals to make mobile gaming better I was excited to get thumbs on with their first collection. Which is where the PuK PathFinder Bundle comes in. Including the core products of the new PuK Gaming range; the pro-grade Thumbstick, snap-on Triggers, and of course handy ZipCase. Time For The Thumb Warm-Ups. Are you a big mobile gamer? What's your go to game you think would improve with the PuK PathFinder Bundle? Let us know in the comments below. TheThumbstick So what do you get? Firstly, you get the PuK TheThumbstick, with its incredibly strong magnetic anchor connector. As...

Acer Predator Aethon 330 Keyboard Review

3Jun

By StuartNo Comments

Hardware & Tech

Acer Predator Aethon 330 Keyboard Review

If you are looking for a new keyboard to add to you setup, then Acer might have just what you need. The Predator Aethon 330 keyboard! We were fortunate to be sent a white version to get some hands on time before sending it back to Acer. Let's have a little look at what this keyboard has beneath its shell. Take Aim, It's A Predator So this keyboard is the 60% sized TKL version. Offering up a lot of advantages for a small keyboard, but does it give a full-sized experience? Let's find out. Design Features As I mentioned above, this is a smaller form factor keyboard. Taking out the keypad and a bunch of other keys gives you a more compact design. I have to admit that it looks great on my desk, especially with the desk being all black. It's solid, with a sturdy construction ensuring that yo...

2Jun

By StuartNo Comments

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Acer Nitro Gaming Controller Review

Fans of mobile games will no doubt have times when their fingers cramp from pressing on the screen. Whether it's a shooter or a racing game, there are so many different control methods that it can get a bit daunting. Well, the Acer Nitro Gaming Controller aims to solve those issues. Control Comes First These mobile controllers have been around for some time, but they each offer something slightly different. Let's read on to find out what makes this offering from Acer tick. Design Features Featuring a fold-up design, allowing the controller to fit neatly into your pocket. Acer have gone with the traditional 'Xbox' layout of sticks and buttons. Probably more so because of ease, but also it's the most common controller design out there. Damn Sony and their being different! Opening the ...

VTOMAN FlashSpeed 1500 Power Station Review

27May

By Stuart3 Comments

Hardware & Tech

VTOMAN FlashSpeed 1500 Power Station Review

Have you ever been in a situation where you have a power cut? Or worse, you are stranded in the middle of nowhere and have no way to even boil a kettle. Now I know all that is not an everyday occurrence, and really if you are in that predicament you probably wont be lugging around a power station, but just hear me out. I present to you the VTOMAN FlashSpeed 1500 Power Station. This absolute power house of...power. And it might be the solution you are after. More Speed, More Power This is probably the biggest and most challenging piece of hardware that I've ever received. Thankfully with having kids in the house, there was plenty of opportunity to test the power station in various situations. Massive thanks to VTOMAN for sending us one of these units! If you want to get your hands on one ...

26May

By StuartNo Comments

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Fantech Tanto S Mouse Review

I'm going to start this review with this: yes, we got hold of a pink mouse. The great people over at Fantech got back in touch and offered us their new mouse, the Fantech Tanto S. Another day, but not just another mouse! With new peripherals like this come new responsibilities. That's the line, isn't it? Until recently, we hadn't heard much about the Fantech product line, but I am glad they dropped into our inbox. They are a brand that brings affordable, but decent-quality peripherals to you. So, just what does that mean for this new mouse? Shall we move on and find out? Design You could be mistaken in thinking that this is just another generic mouse. Whilst it may look like that, with its ambidextrous design, it really isn't generic. Featuring a standard button layout, with two button...

21May

By StuartNo Comments

Hardware & Tech

THRUSTMASTER HEART Controller Review

It's never a dull moment at TCHQ, and when we were asked to check out the new Thrustmaster HEART Controller, we jumped at the chance. Released back in November 2024, it brings some new technology into a smaller factor. Well, not only smaller, but cheaper as well. Retailing at around £90, depending on where you get it from, you get a decent bit of kit for your money. I'm going to dissect it and try to give you a bit more understanding on just what all these acronyms mean. H.E.A.R.T and Soul With a lot of experience in controllers and bringing new tech to the market. Thrustmaster keeps banging out great pieces of hardware, so let's hope this one follows the same vein... Design Ok, I'm going to address the elephant in the room. What exactly is H.E.A.R.T? No, it isn't the latest pop single...

ZOTAC GAMING RTX 5060 Ti 16GB Twin Edge Hands On

16May

By CharlotteNo Comments

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ZOTAC GAMING RTX 5060 Ti 16GB Twin Edge Hands On

This was supposed to be a review of the ZOTAC GAMING GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB Twin Edge. I had every intention of reviewing this graphics card, ZOTAC are one of the greats of the pc component industry afterall. I was ecstatic to get my hands on it. My PC as it turns out was not quite so enthusiastic and I have no idea why. On paper everything is up to spec and compatible with the ZOTAC 5060 Ti and yet once I updated my Drivers the lights went out. Not one to let uncooperative hardware beat me, I'm making the best of the situation. So no, this is not a review, but rather a hands on experience article. Well, I couldn't let my nice pictures go to waste could I? The Card You Really Want For Your Birthday The ZOTAC 5060 Ti is new to the hardware market, yet another reason I was excited to ...

15May

By StuartNo Comments

Hardware & Tech

Edifier QD35 Speaker Review

When the PR for Edifier reached out and asked if we wanted to check out the QD35. I thought to myself, why would we want to check out a desktop speaker that was released back in 2023. That was until I checked it out on their website. I was left awestruck, a beauty of engineering, with a pretty decent spec sheet to boot. So I said yes, and within a few days, I was banging out tunes using the Edifier QD35 Speaker. The Lights Are On... Design As you can see, the design of the Edifier QD35 is certainly unique, with its futuristic-looking inlay, featuring a 3" mid-bass driver and a 1" tweeter. It looks the part on any desk, table, or even the floor. Flip the speaker around, and you are greeted with a number of ports. The standard charging port is there, however you also have an Aux port...

14May

By CharlotteNo Comments

Hardware & Tech

So Chill Infinity Mini Fridge Review

We get sent some pretty cool things to review here at Thumb Culture. This is the first of it's kind though. Today I'll be reviewing the So Chill Infinity Mini Fridge. Available from all good retailers for £45. Is this the missing element from your gaming set up? Let's find out. Fridgin' Cool I'll be honest when I think gaming set-ups a mini fridge is not the first thing I think of. Although, I do remember the buzz when Xbox announced it's Series X Drinks Cooler. So I shouldn't have been that surprised when this landed on my desk! To be honest the more I think about it, the more it makes sense. Afterall I can't be the only one who has to time getting a drink top up or snack strategically between a win at Fortnite or when reaching a good safe bench in Hollow Knight. Design Upon openi...