Hardware & Tech

20Mar

By StuartNo Comments

ThunderX3 Flex Pro Mesh Chair Review

Chairs, whether it is gaming or office, we spend almost 50 days a year sitting in a chair. Well, if you have a typical office job that is. So of course you want to make sure that where you're sitting is both relaxing and comfortable. This is where the ThunderX3 Flex Pro Mesh chair comes in. Retailing at a pretty lofty £419.99 MSRP, it is by no means cheap. But can you put a price on comfort? Let's find out. Let the buttocks, see the chair I know what you're saying, that all chairs are the same. This is where you're wrong. They really aren't, each chair has its own merits. Chairs are as individual as people, and we all have different preferences. This is why this review is just going to give you an overview of the features. Featuring maybe a couple of witty comments here and there. It's g...

19Mar

By StuartNo Comments

Hardware & Tech

Moza Racing CM2 Dash Review

If you are into Sim racing, then you no doubt have a decent wheel. What you might not have is a digital dashboard. MOZA Racing recently sent us their latest model to hit the online store. The MOZA Racing CM2 Dash. Well the CM2 HD Racing Dash to give it it's full moniker. Give Me All The Stats Costing around £155 is this bit of tech really going to make a difference to your sim racing gameplay? Read on to find out. Design Taking the MOZA Racing CM2 Dash out of the box, I was instantly impressed with the build quality. It felt sturdy to hold and look at. With a high-resolution, 5-inch 720p touchscreen with a 60Hz refresh rate. Ensuring that all the data you get to see is clear and precise. You can also swap between dash layouts by just swiping the screen. With an aluminium alloy casin...

Samsung 9100 PRO 2TB NVMe M.2 SSD Review

18Mar

By JasonNo Comments

Hardware & Tech

Samsung 9100 PRO 2TB NVMe M.2 SSD Review

As technology begins to embrace the PCIe 5.0 platform, Samsung has unveiled its newest addition to the company's lineup of consumer SSD products; the 9100 PRO PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe M.2 SSD. Available in 1TB, 2TB, 4TB & 8TB versions, the promise is that it will deliver double the read and write speed of PCIe 4.0, in line with the generation leap. Whether you are into using AI for content creation, multitasking, or gaming, next-gen performance is here. The first three of the bunch are being launched in April this year, while the whopping 8TB monster is set to be released in the second half of 2025. Solid State Storage Here at TC HQ, I was lucky enough to have hands-on experience with the 2TB version of the 9100 PRO PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe M.2, including an integrated heatsink. For this review, ...

be quiet! Light Base 900 FX PC Case Review

18Mar

By JasonNo Comments

Hardware & Tech

be quiet! Light Base 900 FX PC Case Review

Known for their premium, quiet cooling solutions, be quiet! has a reputation for making cases that not only look sleek but also perform exceptionally well. From my previous reviews of their Pure Base 500DX and Silent Base 802 PC cases I know this brand lives up to their great reputation. Recently I was sent the be quiet! Light Base 900 FX, a full-tower PC case that’s designed to blend aesthetics, functionality, and efficient cooling. Keeping Cool and Quiet The Light Base 900 FX is the latest iteration of their flagship series. Bringing new features and improvements, designed for users who demand space, expandability, and silence in their builds. In this review, we’ll delve into the design, hardware compatibility, ease of building, and overall performance to help you decide whether it’s t...

Turtle Beach Stealth Pivot Wireless Smart Controller Review

13Mar

By StuartNo Comments

Hardware & Tech

Turtle Beach Stealth Pivot Wireless Smart Controller Review

Controllers. Where would we be without them? Well, we'd be surrounded by keyboards and mice for a start, which presents a whole different problem. Speaking of problems, the one I often find with controllers is that generally they are all similar. Turtle Beach is set to change that, with the Turtle Beach Pivot Controller. You Spin Me Right Round You can tell something is different straight out of the box. There are two rotating modules with different buttons on each side. The Pivot Controller is a new beast. Does it live up to the other more important areas? Let's find out! Design The Turtle Beach Pivot Controller has the traditional Xbox layout. With asymmetric joysticks, and the A, B, X and Y buttons on the face. With the standard Xbox buttons in the middle. It is all very familiar...

Super Mario PowerA Enhanced Wireless Controller Review

10Mar

By CharlotteNo Comments

Hardware & Tech

Super Mario PowerA Enhanced Wireless Controller Review

Pokémon Day was only a few short weeks ago and you may remember to celebrate it I reviewed the PowerA Charizard Storm Enhanced Wired Controller. Well, now it's MAR10 Day and you guessed it, I have another PowerA controller to showcase! This time it's the turn of the Super Mario PowerA Enhanced Wireless Controller. More specifically the Mushroom Kingdom Pop Art edition! Here we go! What's your favourite Super Mario game to play? And did you know not at all scientifically playing a Super Mario game with a Super Mario controller improves your skills by eleventy-six points? It's true. My uncle at Nintendo told me. He lives in Canada, you don't know him. Design When this controller landed at TCHQ I was struck by the art work in the controller. The product pictures for the PowerA Enhance...

Razer DeathAdder V3 HyperSpeed Mouse Review

6Mar

By StuartNo Comments

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Razer DeathAdder V3 HyperSpeed Mouse Review

The Razer mouse lineup is vast, with literally something for everyone. One of the more popular lines is the DeathAdder. Released in February 2023, the Razer DeathAdder V3 Hyperspeed is still a staple among pros today. Coming in at £100 on the Razer store, this is no ordinary mouse. Hyperspeed Engaged An ultralight mouse has incredible response time. But what else does the mouse bring to the table? Design The DeathAdder V3 Hyperspeed isn't anything ground breaking to look at. What it does have is a sleek design, with a smooth texture finish allowing a natural grip and greater feel. Weighing 55g this mouse is one of the lightest on the market. Which aids with precise movements, especially if you are looking at an esports-tested device. Featuring a ridiculous 26k DPI optical sensor gi...

5Mar

By StuartNo Comments

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Razer Kraken V4 Pro Headset Review

After checking out the standard Kraken V4 headset back in September last year, we were incredibly fortunate to get sent the Pro version recently. Thus I present to you, the Razer Kraken V4 Pro Headset. Coming in at over double the price, is it worth it? I will endeavour to help you decide. It's a Kraken piece of kit! With great price comes great judgement. Quite often Razer get a hard rap by audiophiles but I honestly love the sound scape that Razer provide with their headsets. I've always been a fan, and my reviews on the site will show you that! Comparison Rather than go into the design details of the Kraken V4 Pro headset, especially as I've already covered them in the link above, it's probably better to let you know what's been upgraded in this Pro version. Firstly, let's start ...

5Mar

By StuartNo Comments

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Razer Kishi Ultra Review

If you are a true gamer, then you probably play the odd game on your mobile device. Whether that's a phone or a tablet, there are a multitude of devices designed to make it easier. The Razer Kishi Ultra is one of those devices. God-Tier of Mobile Gaming So what exactly is the Razer Kishi Ultra and at a price of £150 from the Razer store, how does it enhance your mobile gaming? Let's take a look. Design Imagine a controller split in half. Then add a retractable area that pinches your devices between two bits of rubber. Then you kinda get the Kishi Ultra. At least that's my poor description of it. With thumbsticks set out in the Xbox asymmetric layout, and face buttons that mirror the A, B, X and Y. The mobile controller ticks a lot of boxes. With bumpers and triggers that feel great to ...

28Feb

By StuartNo Comments

Hardware & Tech

ThunderX3 LAB-X Desk Review

I'm usually found building LEGO rather than desks. But when we got an email from ThunderX3 asking us if we wanted to check out a desk, the answer was a resounding Yes! Following on shortly the box was delivered and I found myself the owner of a new ThunderX3 Lab-X height adjustable desk. I was like a proud parent. I was also wondering where on earth to build this behemoth. Bring Your Gaming To New Heights Armed with some trusty tools, a charged drill, and some fancy white gloves that came in the box, off I went, into the building zone. Otherwise known as the floor in the office. Building Time First things first, you will need a lot of space to build this desk. Thankfully the office at TCHQ has a decent floor area. And so it was time for the old desk to move out, replaced by all the pa...