Intel® introduces 10th Generation Core for Desktop
VENDOR: INTEL WEB: Official Page
Intel® introduces 10th Generation Core Series for Desktop
Intel® has released the 10th generation core CPU family, featuring Core S-Series processors with up 5.3GHz frequencies. Intel® is rather precise in its messaging, ‘Games and most applications continue to depend on high frequency cores’. It easily reveals both the main means of performance gains and the audience to which this is most relevant.
EVGA Introduces EVGA Z490 Series
VENDOR: EVGA WEB: WWW.EVGA.COM
Introducing the EVGA Z490 Series – The New Desktop Powerhouse
The EVGA Z490 Motherboards are here.
Powered by the latest 10th Generation Intel® Core i9 processors, these motherboards put the power back in your hands. Game, stream, create, work, or just browse the web – these motherboards will be front and center to handle everything you can throw at them.
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.
ADATA Unveils SPECTRIX XPG D50 DDR4
VENDOR: XPG WEB: WWW.XPG.COM
ADATA, a leading manufacturer of high-performance DRAM modules, NAND Flash products, gaming products, and mobile accessories, today announces the launch of the XPG SPECTRIX D50 DDR4 RGB memory module. Reaching performance of up to 4800MHz, sporting a maximum capacity of 32GB, and featuring an elegant geometric design, the XPG SPECTRIX D50 offers immense performance and minimalist styling gamers, overclockers, and PC enthusiasts will appreciate.
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 .
4 Things You’ll Need to Build a High-End Gaming Keyboard
For serious gamers looking to improve their experiences, keyboards shouldn’t be overlooked. While some gamers will debate which is the better option between conventional controllers and keyboards, the latter approach seems to win out for PC users. And there are some instances, and some games, for which a mouse and keyboard setup is clearly superior.
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.
