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be quiet! Light Base 900 FX PC Case Review

18Mar

By JasonNo Comments

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

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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 ...

Samsung 990 EVO Plus 1TB NVMe M.2 SSD Review

14Nov

By JasonNo Comments

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Samsung 990 EVO Plus 1TB NVMe M.2 SSD Review

Samsung's 990 EVO Plus is the latest addition to Samsung's highly popular NVMe SSD lineup. Offering a combination of speed, reliability, and efficiency targeted at a wide range of users, from gamers to creative professionals. This SSD features upgraded NAND technology, an optimized controller, and firmware improvements, enabling it to deliver stellar read and write speeds. However, with the market’s shift toward PCIe 5.0, the question arises: how well does the 990 EVO Plus hold up on a PCIe 4.0 interface, and what should users consider as they prepare for the next-gen PCIe 5.0 platform? I was kindly sent a 1TB version to explore, however, it is also available in 2TB and 4TB variants. Design Samsung has kept the design of the 990 EVO Plus clean and practical. They have followed the...

17Oct

By CharlotteNo Comments

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HAVN Launches with Two Premium PC Cases

The Pro Gamers Group have announced the launch of its most premium PC hardware brand: HAVN. The HAVN team's first finished work is the result of over two years of development, thermal simulations, prototyping, and stress tests. That work? The all new HAVN HS 420 and HS 420 VGPU PC cases. HAVN Is On The Case So what makes the HS 420 range so special? It all comes down to its tailor-made Hybrid Structure. This delivers a high volume of central GPU airflow within a full panorama view dual chamber design. All while maintaining a traditional mid-tower ratio and footprint. It is built for the most powerful fans and radiators on the market, and comes with a number of features that enthusiasts will want to explore. “We approach our products with the idea that there is no wasted design,” said Da...

1Aug

By JasonNo Comments

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be quiet! Dark Power 13 PSU Review

Power supplies for PCs continue to evolve, as does their efficiency. Did you know be quiet! who are renowned for their fans and water coolers, also make PSUs? They kindly sent across one of their units from the Dark Power range for me to try out. be quiet! Got the Power! The Dark Power fully modular ATX 3.0 range, backed by a 10-year warranty and housing many onboard protective circuits, starts at 750W and climbs to 850W and 1000W before going Pro at 1300W and 1600W respectively. Whatever your power demand, either now, or in the future, one of these 5 PSUs will suit you. Unboxing be quiet! sent me the 1000W version, however, it is worth noting that all of the range has 80+ Titanium certification when it comes up to 95.8% power efficiency. In a nutshell, this means that the PSU is more ...

7Jul

By JasonNo Comments

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Zotac GeForce RTX 4080 Super GPU Review

When it comes to PC gaming, every component and peripheral brings something different to the party. Each ultimately affects your gaming experience. From the speed of the SSD. Clock of the RAM. To the processing power of the CPU. The ability to quickly load into a game and play smoothly on the best graphics settings aids your gameplay and immersion. I decided to take the plunge with building my own PC 4 years ago. It was great fun and very rewarding. I started with a Ryzen 5 3600, 16Gb of RAM and a Palit 1660 Super GPU. It was all I needed to start playing alongside my friends as well as sometimes using it for work. I upgraded to an Nvidia 3070 GPU after a couple of years. Then upgraded the RAM to 32GB as I was running a lot of applications at the same time. For me, winding down for the ...

APNX Creator C1 ChromaFlair Mid Tower Case Review

21May

By JasonNo Comments

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APNX Creator C1 ChromaFlair Mid Tower Case Review

Have you ever fancied a PC case that oozes style as well as bountiful space to play in? Then it is time to check out the APNX Creator C1! The mid-tower size enclosure is available in a choice of either black, white or an interesting bluey-purple pearlescent finish marketed as ChromaFlair. APNX stands for Aerocool Performance Nexus by the way! Pc Builders....Assemble! I have been lucky to review PC cases over the last few years and the thing that I really love to see is innovations in design. Every case always brings to the table something clever that either makes the process of building a PC easier or adds a layer of engineering that allows you to build in more imaginable ways. The APNX Creator C1 is seemingly no stranger to this world, having been awarded the prestigious iF Design Aw...