PC Hardware

21May

By CharlotteNo Comments

Pro Gamers Group Head To COMPUTEX 2025

Pro Gamers Group is the parent company for some of your favourite gaming brands. And if you're lucky enough to be attending COMPUTEX 2025 in Taipei this week, you'll find them and their array of products there too. All About Those Booth Brands With over 10 brands in their wheelhouse Pro Gamers Group has a lot to offer show attendees. Just who are these brands I hear you ask? Or maybe you didn't, either way I'm about to list them: HAVN ThunderX3 AeroCool APNX Streamplify Ducky Nitro Concepts Endgame Gear Kolink noblechairs Regular readers of Thumb Culture will know we've reviewed a lot of products over the years, and a lot of them have been from these great brands. We've covered Ducky keyboards, of which the Project D Tinker 65 keyboard is still one of o...

ZOTAC GAMING RTX 5060 Ti 16GB Twin Edge Hands On

16May

By CharlotteNo Comments

Hardware & Tech

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 ...

HYTE X Atlus Metaphor: ReFantazio Collection Unveiled

12May

By CharlotteNo Comments

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HYTE X Atlus Metaphor: ReFantazio Collection Unveiled

HYTE have unveiled their latest collection with ATLUS. With a themed computer case keycaps, desk pads, and more, Metaphor: ReFantazio fans this one is for you! Meta-Phwaor: ReFantastico When you're on the lookout for merch from your favourite game, be it hardware or collectibles, you want to know the artwork is the best it can be. And let me tell you, with this HYTE Metaphor: ReFantazio collection it absolutely is. Having worked closely with the development team everything within this drop is not only a high-quality product but is authentic to the game. From the HYTE Metaphor: ReFantazio Y70 case displaying game character artwork on its front glass panels. To the in-game elements across the Y70's metal panelling and the deep mahogany colourway, there is no doubt this is a case made ...

HYTE x hololive Hoshimachi Suisei Collaboration Unveiled

24Mar

By CharlotteNo Comments

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HYTE x hololive Hoshimachi Suisei Collaboration Unveiled

In February we shared the news that HYTE had announced a hololive collaboration with the hololive 4th Generation Keycap Set. Now we're back with news of a fresh addition to the collaboration line. This time featuring one of hololive’s most popular VTuber talents, Hoshimachi Suisei! With over two million YouTube subscribers, this collaboration is sure to be popular with fans. So what does the collection have in store? Fans can get their hands on a limited edition PC case, keycap set and desk pad! Let's check them out. HYTE Y70 Hoshimachi Suisei Limited Edition Click the images for a closer look. The HYTE’s Y70 is known for being a modern aesthetic case. Featuring a premium navy colourway and a three-tone matching trim, this all-new collaboration case steps that up a notch. The g...

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...

Latest HYTE Persona 3 Reload Collection Launches

13Feb

By CharlotteNo Comments

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Latest HYTE Persona 3 Reload Collection Launches

Us gamers love a hardware and game IP collaboration. Afterall, who can say no to some shiny new hardware featuring your favourite characters? And boy do we have some good news to share if you're looking for a set-up upgrade! HYTE is teaming up with ATLUS once again to bring back its highly popular collaboration with Persona 3 Reload. Gearing up for a year-long celebration, the product line will feature the game’s cast and setting. HYTE Persona 3 Reload Y70 Case You may remember the 2024 HYTE Persona 3 Reload original Y60 case collaboration. This latest addition to the line builds on this iconic design with a new Y70 case. The case's chassis glass panels feature the game’s core cast and the in-game setting of Tartarus. Fans will be happy to see the influences don't stop there. With the ca...

HYTE THICC Q80 Trio THICCENS Its Liquid Cooling Offerings

9Jan

By CharlotteNo Comments

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HYTE THICC Q80 Trio THICCENS Its Liquid Cooling Offerings

HYTE today announced a new addition to their THICC liquid cooler line at this year’s Consumer Electronics Show. The all new THICC Q80 Trio, is a 360mm version of its renowned THICC Q60 all-in-one (AIO) liquid cooler. I like 'em thicc This new cooler builds on HYTE’s design and cooling innovations with increased performance capabilities thanks to its thicker size. All whilst offering more personalization options thanks to HYTE’s flagship Nexus 2.0 software. But before we get into the details, let's take a look at this beauty. Features The THICC Q80 Trio is designed to fit the HYTE Y70 and Y70 Touch Infinite cases and many more. We aren't kidding when we say this is a beast. The heat exchanger itself measures 360mm long and 52mm thick for maximum cooling capacity. There is also a ...

Cherry Blossom EON15-SL Gaming Laptop Unveiled

24Nov

By CharlotteNo Comments

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Cherry Blossom EON15-SL Gaming Laptop Unveiled

ORIGIN PC has not only unveiled the Cherry Blossom EON15-SL, but also a new limited-edition bundle to coincide with its launch. In addition to the laptop, the bundle will include a SCUF Envision Pro Controller, CORSAIR M75 Wireless Gaming Mouse and CORSAIR MM300 Mouse Pad in matching designs. The bundle is also available in either a White Cherry or Dark Cherry colourway. This new addition is perfect for those gamers who want their set up to look good without compromising performance. And yes, yes I do want it. Pretty in Pink The EON15-SL is powered by the latest 14th Gen Intel Core i9-14900HX processor and features the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 graphics card, ensuring top-tier performance and visuals. The 15.3' QHD display has a 240Hz refresh rate, improving clarity and fluidity. Ke...

20Nov

By CharlotteNo Comments

News & Updates

Introducing The Razer Usb 4 Dock

Razer is further expanding its line-up and affirms its foothold in PC accessories with the announcement of the new Razer USB 4 Dock. Engineered for superior performance, this dock represents a leap into the future of connectivity, combining high-speed data transfer and dual-display functionality to meet the demands of high-stakes gaming and intensive productivity. "With the Razer USB 4 Dock, we're unleashing the next level of high-performance docking,” Travis Furst, Head of Notebooks and Accessories at Razer. “This powerhouse is engineered to deliver blazing-fast data transfer and stunning dual-monitor 4K display output, all through a single cable solution to the laptop, making it the ultimate tool for gamers and professionals alike.” Never Be Port Short Again Available in Black ...