NVMe SSDs have not only become significantly faster with the technological advancements tied to the fourth generation of PCI Express lanes but they have also become cheaper in price; currently rivaling the cost of SATA III SSDs for the M.2 form factor. But does this mean that SATA III hard drives can be counted-out as […]
Intel Core i7-11700K vs i9-10850K: Which is Best Value?
The new generation of Intel desktop CPUs is upon us, and with it comes promise for the fastest single-core frequencies that the market has ever seen – though be it at the cost of any level of respectable multi-core performance. One of the forerunners of this new series of Rocket Lake processors will inevitably become […]
6 Best Micro-ATX Cases for Compact PC Builds in 2021
The trend of building PCs with smaller chassis’ and more compact form factors are quickly growing in popularity and with good reason. There are plenty of well-built, good-looking and affordable micro-ATX cases available these days, and with that wide range of choice means that there is plenty of choices when picking a Micro-ATX case. Micro-ATX builds […]
6 Best CPU Coolers for the Intel Core i5-11600K
The new generation of Intel microprocessors is upon us, and this 11th iteration of Intel CPUs has variants that show promise in providing some much-needed competition against AMD’s Zen 3 Ryzen 5000 series. One such Comet Lake variant is the highly anticipated i5-11600K. This processor is made to compete against AMD’s Ryzen 5600X (see our […]
Best Prebuilt Gaming PCs for Call of Duty: Warzone
It’s no surprise that Call of Duty: Warzone is constantly among the top 5 most played games in the world. In 2021, almost a year since its release, the battle royale extravaganza attracts more players than ever. Coincidentally, the interest in PC gaming has seen a meteoric rise during the past year. Since the covid-19 […]
AMD RX 6700 XT vs Nvidia RTX 3060 Ti: Which is Best?
It’s tough times for PC builders. We’ve been told new GPUs exist, we’ve even seen some of them, but if you want to buy one… you can’t unless you’re dripping in either luck or money. With very high demand, supply, and distribution issues, and another round of crypto-mining madness, availability is as low as prices […]
Best Budget NVMe SSDs for 2021
NVMe drives have seen storage capacity and speeds increase throughout 2020, whilst prices have fallen. This is a cut-throat market and there’s little in pricing between drives. In this article, we’ll highlight some of the best NVMe solid-state drives (SSDs) that keep costs down but won’t hurt your PC’s performance. How much difference is there […]
Samsung Odyssey G5 vs Odyssey G7: What Are The Differences?
Choosing a 1440p 144+ Hz monitor seems like a no-brainer, given the increase in performance found in new-generation hardware, as well as the decrease in price that some of these monitors have been given. If you prefer curved monitors, then few can compete with Samsung’s Odyssey series, especially in the 27-to-32-inch screen-size range. These monitors […]
Samsung 980 vs 970 EVO Plus: What Are The Differences?
Surprisingly enough, Samsung recently released a brand-new PCIe generation 3.0 NVMe SSD, named the Samsung 980. This storage drive is marketed for home PC users, as well as for general productivity and gaming. It features a no-DRAM design, a newer Samsung Pablo controller, and a two-plane, 128-layer, V6 V-NAND TLC; similar to the one found […]
Sabrent Rocket vs Samsung 970 EVO Plus: Which NVMe SSD is Best?
If you, too, are looking to take advantage of the recent price drops for the mid-to-high-end PCIe 3.0 NVMe SSD models, now that the transition to PCIe 4.0 lanes is taking place, then few are the options that really do provide the best value for their price. For gamers, light photo or video editing, and […]
Corsair Force MP600 vs Samsung 970 EVO Plus: Which is Best Value?
With Intel’s upcoming transition to PCIe 4.0 compatibility – seen in their new 11th generation Comet Lake-S CPUs – investing in an SSD that makes use of the fourth generation of PCI Express lanes sounds like an excellent idea. However, given that previous generation storage drives are now seeing a considerable price decrease, PCIe 3.0 […]
Best CPU Coolers for the Intel Core i5-10400 & i5-10400F
The Intel Core i5-10400 and 10400F have undergone price cuts recently. These 6-core, 12-thread Intel CPUs are a direct competitor to AMD’s Ryzen 5 3600 but are available at around $150-$160 making them significantly cheaper. Both the i5-10400 and i5-10400F are 65W TDP CPUs and have identical performance to one another, but the F variant […]
NZXT H1 vs Cooler Master MasterBox NR200: Battle of the SFF Cases
Small Form Factor (SFF) cases have been gaining more and more popularity as time has gone by; for technology has been improving to the point where it allows for higher levels of performance in a smaller hardware package. With SFF cases, not only do you have a PC that takes up far less space on […]
EVGA FTW3 Ultra vs ASUS ROG Strix AIB Card Cooling: Which is Best?
If you’re in the fortunate position to be able to choose between which aftermarket Nvidia GeForce RTX 30 Series, or even RTX 20 Series, GPU to purchase, then examining the available options is always the smart move to make. The most important aspect to look for in aftermarket graphics cards is their thermal solution. The […]
ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQ vs LG 27GL850-B: Which is Best?
The 1440p 144 Hz resolution – refresh rate combination has almost become a new standard for gaming, as it has the best of both worlds: crisp visuals, paired with smooth framerates. Add to this the fact that new-generation consoles, like the Xbox Series X, can now natively support 1440p at 120 Hz – and the […]
Samsung 970 EVO Plus vs 980 Pro: Which is Best Value?
The third generation of PCI Express lanes is just about ready to be replaced, now that Intel will also begin to provide support for the newer fourth generation PCIe interface; something that AMD has done with since the launch of their Zen 2 Ryzen 3000 Series processors. Because this transition is taking place, we see […]
Dell S2721DGF vs Lenovo Legion Y27q-20: Which is Best?
If you’re looking to purchase a 1440p, 144+ Hz, 27-inch monitor to go with a new-generation Nvidia Ampere RTX 30 Series, or AMD Radeon RX 6000 Series GPU, then you’ll have plenty of options to choose from. As this resolution and framerate combination has become all the more popular, PC monitor manufacturers are scrambling to […]
NZXT Kraken X63 vs Kraken Z63: What Are The Key Differences?
The American PC hardware manufacturer, NZXT, is know for making some of the best performing – and stylish – AIO liquid CPU coolers in the market. They are easy to install, keep CPU temperatures and noise levels at a minimum, and are built with quality materials for a respectable level of durability. Their two latest […]
Gigabyte M27Q vs Gigabyte G27Q: What Are The Key Differences?
In comparison to other brand-name Taiwanese hardware manufacturers, like ASUS or MSI, Gigabyte has only recently tapped into the PC gaming monitor market, with their first offering being the AORUS AD27QD. In July the 6th, of 2020, Gigabyte released their G27Q Gaming monitor, which is a 27-inch IPS panel monitor, with a 1440p and 144 […]
Crucial P2 vs Crucial P5: What Are The Key Differences?
If you have ever owned a Crucial SSD, you know that this Micron brand creates reliable, durable, and relatively high-performance storage drives at a reasonable price. Their SATA III MX500, which came in both M.2 and 2.5” form factors, was widely hailed as one of the best SSDs for its price; as it provided excellent […]