The new NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 is the first high-end graphics card that makes use of a PCI-Express 5.0 bus interface. Are you in trouble when trying to run it on PCIe 4.0? What about x8, like when an SSD is using up some bandwidth? We've also tested various PCI-Express 3.0, 2.0 and 1.1 configs to get a feel for how FPS scales with bandwidth.
The Logitech Wave Keys is a near-full size ergonomic keyboard that uses membrane switches and offers only wireless connectivity. It uses easily replaceable AAA batteries giving as long as three years of battery life, offers both Bluetooth and 2.4 GHz connectivity, and even comes with software customization for a reasonable price.
Alphacool shook up the DIY watercooling market with its Core 1 series of CPU blocks, and aims to do so again with its flagship Apex 1 lineup. These feature an intricate design both inside and out, with the goal of delivering top-class performance and eliminating wasted heat in the process.
Aside from being larger yet significantly lighter at 47 g, the right-handed ergonomic StormBreaker Max CF ("Carbon Fiber") also brings additional improvements over the original StormBreaker: optical main button switches from Omron, PixArt's PAW3950 sensor, true 8000 Hz polling in wired and wireless operation, and up to 90 hours of battery life.
PowerColor ventures into the gaming headset market with the Alphyn AH10, a $100 wireless entry with a 30-hour battery life, DTS Headphone:X virtual surround sound, and wide multi-platform support.
NZXT's newest premium PSU is the C1500. It comes with a massive 1500 W output capacity and supports the latest ATX 3.0 standard and is certified for 80 Plus Platinum efficiency. Our testing confirms that it will run passively until you're pulling 600+ W and stays pretty quiet beyond that, too.
Unboxing the new NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 "Blackwell" is an experience like no other. This new flagship GPU arrives with sleek packaging that's eco-friendly: no plastic, no high-gloss paint. The card itself comes with a design that exudes power and makes you want to try out the next-gen features.
The Montech Heritage Pro takes an uncommon interior layout, adds BTF, while allowing for big radiators and powerful air cooling, then wraps it all in a beautiful leather exterior. If that is your thing, then the case offers a very good base to build a system that just exudes swagger.
Looking for a cooler that’s quiet and packs a punch? The be quiet! Light Loop 360 delivers top-notch performance, sleek ARGB lighting, and solid build quality. Meanwhile, its serviceability and low noise levels during most workloads make it a standout option in the hyper-competitive all-in-one liquid cooler market.
The Fosi Audio K7 is a gaming desktop DAC and headphones amplifier that adds a microphone input with independent volume control in both directions, making it attractive for gamers in addition to audiophiles. Featuring extensive power and onboard customization, including bass and treble EQ, this is a product that offers a lot of useful features without breaking the bank.
The new Intel Arc B570 "Battlemage" is one of the most affordable graphics cards on the market that can still handle 1080p at maximum details. ASRock's B570 Challenger OC is a factory-overclocked custom-design variant that comes with a dual slot cooler that still runs whisper-quiet.
Intel's Arc B570 "Battlemage" is out, and at $230 it's a highly attractive option for 1080p gamers on a budget. Sparkle's Guardian OC comes with a factory overclock and a great-looking dual-fan cooling solution that runs quietly.
At 34 g, the ambidextrous Hati-S2 is the lightest member of the Hati-S family, and also the smallest. Equipped with PixArt's PAW3395 sensor and Huano main button switches, the Hati-S2 is capable of true 8000 Hz polling, up to 80 hours of battery life are advertised, and configuration is done through a web driver.
In this article we cover everything NVIDIA revealed about the GeForce RTX 50 Series: the new graphics card models and their pricing, Blackwell architecture, DLSS 4 updates, Neural Rendering, Reflex 2 for faster headshots, improved AI performance and creator-focused tools.
Huion updates its popular Kamvas 16 graphics tablet line with a sharper screen, newer pen, and more compact body, thus making the brand-new Kamvas 16 (Gen 3) highly attractive to content creators who illustrate for a living. It's also priced decently enough to interest prosumers who might be interested in drawing as a hobby.
ThieAudio introduces bone conduction drivers to its IEM line with the new Origin, a quadbrid set using a combination of DD/BCD/BA/EST drivers to put out a fun and colored sound that goes bass-first, yet has something of note in the mids and treble too. The Origin is also available with several faceplate options for added customization.
Intel's B860 chipset is here and offers Wi-Fi 7, CUDIMM memory support, PCIe Gen 5 and USB4, at lower pricing than Z890. But does this white motherboard have enough to tempt upgraders, especially considering Intel's Core Ultra processors' poor reception.
Aside from being larger than the regular Maya, the ambidextrous Maya X also comes with LAMZU's latest tech: PixArt's PAW3950 sensor, Omron optical main button switches, LAMZU scroll wheel encoder, a 48 g lightweight build, and the 8K dongle included by default.
The Royal Kludge RK S85 is an interesting take on the tenkeyless (TKL) form factor, providing you with 85 keys in addition to a large rotary wheel and a full-color LCD screen. It offers extensive customization over RGB back/side-lighting and hybrid wireless connectivity, with software support to further enhance the user experience, all for under $100.
HEDD Audio provides an alternative take to the more analytical sound from the innovative HEDDphone TWO with the brand new HEDDphone TWO GT, which uses rarely seen AMT drivers in a warmer, more musical tuning while retaining excellent detail retrieval in the same innovative and premium chassis from before.
The AURA GL360 V2 from Gamdias shows that sometimes, keeping it simple really pays off. With solid performance, handy features and a sleek design, it checks a lot of boxes without breaking the bank. But in a market this competitive, is that enough to stand out?
AMD's B850 chipset is here and the first board we're looking at costs $300, but still includes PCIe Gen 5 support for SSDs and graphics cards while maintaining great VRM cooling and plenty of features. However, how does it stack up against cheaper B650 or slightly pricier X870 options?
SCYROX is a new name in the mouse industry, aiming to offer high-quality peripherals at affordable prices. For $69.99, the ambidextrous SCYROX V8 offers PixArt's latest PAW3950 sensor, Omron optical switches, and 8000 Hz wireless polling, wrapped into a 40 g solid-shell package.
The Klevv Genuine G560 is a PCI-Express 5.0 M.2 solid-state-drive that can reach transfer rates of over 14 GB/s. Unlike other drives it comes with a decent fanless heatsink preinstalled. In our testing we're not only looking at raw performance, but also thermals and throttling.
Join us to explore the factors that drive DRAM temperatures and their role in system stability after tuning. We go up to DDR5-8000 and uncover key insights to help sidestep common pitfalls and achieve maximum system performance along the way.
