Tech Hardware & Peripherals

7Jul

By JasonNo Comments

Zotac GeForce RTX 4080 Super GPU Review

When it comes to PC gaming, every component and peripheral brings something to the party that 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 not only your gameplay but also the immersion. I decided to take the plunge with building my own PC 4 years ago. It was great fun and so rewarding. Starting 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 and also upgraded the RAM to 32GB as I was running a lot of applications at the same time. For me, winding down fo...

GameSir Eneba G7 Special Edition Controller Review

1Jul

By StuartNo Comments

Hardware & Tech

GameSir Eneba G7 Special Edition Controller Review

Here at Thumb Culture we're always keen to try out new hardware. So when we were contacted to see if we wanted to try out the new GameSir G7 SE, we knew we had to say yes! Getting to grips with the controller was easy. Straight out the box it was perfect. Plug and play at its finest. Anyone familiar enough with the traditional Xbox layout design will have an easy time with this controller. Features Let's dive into some of the more finer details about the GameSir G7 SE. The controller comes with a super durable 3m long braided cable. Which is great news, as the controller itself is compatible with both Xbox consoles, as well as your Windows PC. Meaning there is plenty of length no matter where you sit when gaming! Alongside this, to ensure that you have precise control when gamin...

28Jun

By StuartNo Comments

Hardware & Tech

New Products From Syntech

Syntech, the innovative product company that aims to design products based on user needs, recently got in touch and asked if we wanted to check out a couple of new products. Obviously we said YES! So who are Syntech? Established in 2017, their mission is to revolutionise the digital accessories market by creating innovative and top-quality products that enhance the way users consume digital content. Sounds good right? Well as soon as the products landed with us, we dove straight in! Products We got sent two of their products, the VR Crossbody Bag and the Headstrap With Battery Pack For Quest 3. Upon opening both products it was clear that the Syntech claim of top quality products was spot on. Let's check out some of the features of these great products. VR Crossbody Bag Made of w...

APNX Creator C1 ChromaFlair Mid Tower Case Review

21May

By JasonNo Comments

Hardware & Tech

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...

9May

By Tom McMylorNo Comments

Hardware & Tech

Backforce V Plus- Chair Review

I recently got the opportunity to take a look at the Backforce V Plus! Toting a price point of €499, I put this chair to the test. How did it hold up? Is it worth the price of admission? Sitting At a Hefty Price. I entered this review a little nervous as my first chair critique. “how do I go about reviewing a chair?” I thought to myself. Thankfully, my worries were swiftly dispelled. The Backforce V Plus gave me plenty to think about due to the sheer amount of features and customizability offered. The Build Regrettably, initial impressions were less than stellar. Put simply, I’m an over-worrier. The Backforce V Plus did not come packaged with instructions, leaving this hapless reviewer staring bewilderingly at all these components. However, in hindsight, the Backforce V Plus proved...

Edifier R1700BT Bluetooth Speakers Review

8May

By Jason1 Comment

Hardware & Tech

Edifier R1700BT Bluetooth Speakers Review

Recently through the doors of TC HQ, we received a pair of Edifier R1700BT Bluetooth Bookshelf Speakers. Adorned in retro brown wooden MDF cabinets, would these 66W RMS speakers produce a room-filling sound that would cope with playing games, listening to music and playing my guitar? Bass In The Place London It's time to open the box and see what fun Edifier has in store for us! Design In the box you receive; an active and passive speaker, a decent thick audio cable that has a plug at each end to connect the pair together, an RCA to RCA audio cable, a 3.5mm to RCA audio cable and a remote control. The speakers, which come in either walnut brown, black or silver, are of a decent weight, 6.6kg in total. They are approx. 155 x 250 x 212 mm and one of the design features is that the...

19Apr

By StuartNo Comments

Hardware & Tech

Thrustmaster ESWAP X2 Review

Are you looking to level up your gaming? Want to get a customisable pro controller that can help improve your skills? Well with the Thrustmaster ESWAP X2, you might just become the next big thing! We were lucky to get hands-on with this controller and let me tell you, it's a game changer! Customise Your Way This latest controller from Thrustmaster has been my daily driver when it comes to PC controllers, and I cant wait to tell you about it... oh wait, I don't have to wait anymore! LETS GO! Design The design of the Thrustmaster ESWAP X2 is what set's it apart from other controllers out there. Long gone are the days of "I prefer the Xbox sticks layout" or "my thumbs done stretch up that far" With the ESWAP X2 you can move them however you want. Yes, that's right, its modular. I know you...

13Mar

By StuartNo Comments

Hardware & Tech

Edifier WH950NB Headphones Review

Edifier has many headphones out on the market, and when we were asked to check out the WH950NB we couldn't resist. Retailing at anywhere around £150 these are towards the upper end of the pricing scale, but do they justify their price point? Let's find out Noise Cancellation For Any Situation If you enjoy this Edifier review, check out one of our others right here Design Edifier, in my opinion make some of the best looking headphones out there. With the WH950NB coming in either Black or Ivory, you won't be disappointed with your choice of colour. With a foldable design, the headphones have a premium feel to them, with soft touch finishing and the leather texture of the earcaps. All these factors give you the premium appearance that most people want from a set of headphones. It doesn...

8Mar

By StuartNo Comments

Hardware & Tech

Edifier NeoBuds Pro 2 Review

We love audio hardware here at TC, and when Edifier come calling and offering us a new piece of kit, we are the first to put our hands up! This was no different when they offered us the NeoBuds Pro 2! Delivered promptly and straight into my ears for a whole lineup of testing. So how did they stack up? Well read on to find out. NeoBuds Pro Just Got Better! Coming in at around £129.99. These are most likely classed as mid-priced earbuds, so let's see how featured pack they are? Design The Edifier NeoBuds Pro 2 are beautiful! There I said it! In terms of looks, they are 10 out of 10 from me! Even the charge case is absolutely gorgeous! With its sleep LED strip with a customisable colour, glowing when it is charged or when the earbuds are in use. It is just a wonderful package to behold...

7Mar

By StuartNo Comments

Hardware & Tech

Edifier R1280DB Review

If you are looking for upgrading your bookshelf speakers, you can't go wrong with the Edifier R1280DB. A great set of speakers to adorn your shelf, desk, bookcase, anything really. They look great wherever they are placed! So shall we check them out in a little bit of finer detail? Not Quite Elf On The Shelf As with every Edifier product, we absolutely love how they look and sound and I'll give you this for free, the R1280DB are no different! Design The Edifier R1280DB are a standard-looking set of bookshelf speakers. The 100% MDF wood enclosure minimises the acoustic resonance, allowing for a better sound. You can pop the front off, and it greets with two 4-inch mid-range / bass drivers that create incredibly deep and rich lows, along with a pair of 0.5-inch treble drivers giving t...