Category Archives: Reviews
Intel Core i9-10900K Review – Part 1
GIGABYTE Z490 AORUS PRO-AX Review
WEB: GIGABYTE MSRP: US $269.99 | ZAR TBD | AUTHOR: Neo
Here it is, the first Z490 based motherboard review from TheOverclocker. Gigabyte’s Z490 AORUS PRO-AX, was not only the first Z490 motherboard received, but happens to be one of the strongest contenders for the value for money throne. Typically, a new platform is evaluated on a high-end board, but this time it’s a mid-level offering. The PRO-AX not only shows the improvements Gigabyte has made, but shows what the 10th Generation Core CPUs can achieve at their best.
Wootware Wootbook Ultra II
WEB: Wootware ERP: R33,695 (Reviewed spec) | AUTHOR: Neo
With all the time I spend around gaming/enthusiast hardware, it takes a lot to be impressed and even more to get excited about. One can imagine then, that a notebook would be the last thing I’d consider as exciting. However, that was until I spent time with the WootBook Ultra II. If that doesn’t mean much to you, maybe the latest Intel 10th Generation Core i7 CPU and a refreshed NVIDIA GeForce RTX GPU may pique your interest.
Cooler Master MM711 Gaming Mouse Review
WEB: Cooler Master MSRP: US $60 | ZAR TBD | AUTHOR: Neo
The Cooler Master MM711, is the direct successor to the MM710. Featuring a series of quality of life improvements, the MM711 manages to put together one of the best packages in the last few years. These features include a light weight chassis, a precision sensor from PixArt and of course Omron switches for the buttons. Together with solid construction and a quality RGB LED lighting system, Cooler Master has constructed what may be their best mouse yet. Find out about it in the video review.
ROG STRIX RX 5500 XT Review
WEB: ASUS MSRP: US $249.99 | ZAR TBD | AUTHOR: Neo
The Radeon RX 5500 XT is the latest of the Navi line of cards I’ve reviewed, but it is also the least powerful. Do not however let that deter you as this is one capable card for 1080P gaming. The ROG STRIX RX 5500 XT features 8GB of memory, a slight overclock (20MHz) on the core and some value added functionality. If it can be found at the right price, this may make for one of the best RX 5500 XTs on the market.
Cougar Havoc BT Wireless Gaming Headset Review
WEB: COUGAR MSRP: US $64.90 | ZAR TBD | AUTHOR: Neo
Several weeks ago I reviewed Cougar’s Attila gaming headset and I came away from that review impressed by the value it offered. This time I have a higher quality headset in the form of the Havoc BT, which is in itself a follow up on the original wired mode only, Havoc headset.
ADATA SU750 512GB SSD Review
WEB: ADATA MSRP: US $59.99 | ZAR 1,559 | AUTHOR: Neo
Here we are with yet another ADATA SSD, but this time it’s the SU750 2.5” SATA model. With nearly all vendors selling performance above all, the SU750 is strictly about value. This is an entry level drive and as such, it forgoes the typical high-speed controllers but instead uses a Realtek 2-channel IC. This controller and the drive’s lack of any DRAM cache is what allows it to retail for such an aggressive price. For a budget drive, it’s difficult to fault the performance because at worst it’s still faster than any mechanical drive. That alone makes it a worthwhile drive for one to consider.
ASUS TUF GAMING X570-PLUS Review
WEB: ASUS MSRP: US $193.22 | ZAR 3,999 | AUTHOR: Neo
I think it’s safe to say that X570 boards have gone from interesting to incredible since their introduction in 2019. We went from the chipset fans being an issue, to something we rarely if ever talk about anymore. Now, in 2020 (yes, I know, the X570-Plus is from 2019) we even have refined offerings like the TUF-Gaming X570-Plus for the entry-level and budget space. In that same period, AGESA updates have improved compatibility and performance, making the whole experience that much better .
XFX RX 5600 XT THICC III Ultra Review
WEB: XFX MSRP: USD 329.99 | ZAR 5,849 | AUTHOR: Neo
Following the RX 5700 XT review we have yet another entry using the NAVI10 GPU in the XFX RX 5600 XT Thicc III Ultra. A silly name for a card which provides the best performance at this price point par none. These days R6,000 / $349 doesn’t buy much GPU performance, but with the XFX RX 5600XT it seemingly does. This graphics card provides what I deem unmatched performance for FHD and in some rare instances QHD gaming.
AORUS RX 5700 XT 8G Review
WEB: AORUS MSRP: USD 449.99 | ZAR 9,840 | AUTHOR: Neo
The Aorus RX 5700 XT, much like all other NAvi10 graphics cards represents AMD’s most advanced and most power efficient GPU to date, even if it isn’t their fastest sometimes. Afterall, as much as AMD has been putting up a strong fight and some might even say winning in the CPU arena. The firm hasn’t fared as well when it comes to their graphics cards. However, with the RDNA GPUs, AMD has made huge strides in closing the gap between itself and its primary competitor.
