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ASUS Zephyrus M15 Review - This 1660 Ti Breaks Records!

The ASUS Zephyrus M15 gaming laptop  offers some of the best performance   from these specs that I’ve seen at a thinner size,   however there are some problems you need to  know about which I’ll cover in this...

JT · 04 December 2020 · 278

Best Gaming PC 2020 (budget & pro)

When shopping for a new gaming desktop, finding the best unit that suits your needs will be challenging. All desktops can be called gaming PCs since all of them are capable of running certain games. However, demanding games require a powerful desktop...

Den W. · 04 June 2020 · 340

What's wrong with USB standards

USB is a giant lie. The U in USB stands for universal, but with the confusing naming schemes, inconsistent port colors, and varying power delivery capacities, just saying something is USB feels about as universal as speaking Esperanto. And the i...

Jacob Enderson · 2 years ago · 243 · 1

DON’T buy a new PC for Windows 11!

If you're anything like most gamers, you were probably outraged when Microsoft announced that Windows 11 wouldn't officially support any CPU released before about 2017. But as usual, the whole story is a little bit more complicated than that. By far...

Jacob Enderson · 13 July 2021 · 259

Are Apple's M1 Macs THAT Good?

The first systems with the Apple M1, the inaugural chip in the new Apple Silicon series, are on the market. So let's take a closer look at how the chips perform, and the innovations under the hood that Apple hopes will make the M1 a home run. A curs...

Alex · 04 December 2020 · 226

RTX 4080 vs 3080 Ti - 25 Games at 4K, 1440p & 1080p!

The Nvidia RTX 4080 laptop GPU is expensive, but it offers a better value compared to the RTX 3080 Ti from last generation. In terms of specifications, both GPUs have the same number of CUDA cores, with the 4080 clocking higher. The 3080...

Jacob Enderson · 08 February 2023 · 205

PCI Express 6.0 Is A Big Deal!

Although we still haven't gotten PCI Express 5.0 devices in our hot little hands yet, believe it or not, the PCIe 6.0 specification has already been released. And as you may have guessed, it's insanely fast. At 126GB/s one way on an X16 link, it's t...

Alex · 12 January 2021 · 197

How To Build A Gaming Computer From Scratch Under $1000?

Ahhh, the self-built computer. The unquenchable need for newer and better hardware combined with the internet's wealth of knowledge to develop some fantastic DIY PCs. Sure, bright LED lights would peer out from some overzealous builder's enclosure, b...

Ahegao Hoodie · 05 August 2022 · 185

Is the fastest GPU ALWAYS the best?

Nvidia RTX 3090Ti is  the world's fastest gaming GPU, as of yesterday. Today, Nvidia launches  the GeForce RTX 4090, a massive improvement over its predecessor in almost every way. So, why aren't I more excited? The fact that I could, you...

Den W. · 14 October 2022 · 183

Intel 13th Gen Review

Who would believe that Intel is the bang for the buck king? But wait, there's more. With the release of the 13th gen Raptor Lake desktop CPUs, they're also the gaming performance king, making Ryzen 7000's reign the shortest in recent memory. The Arc...

Jacob Enderson · 26 October 2022 · 179

Can You Put a GPU on a MOTHERBOARD?

There's nothing like unboxing a shiny new graphics card. But they're just so bulky. Why is it that we can't just buy the GPU by itself and slot it directly onto our motherboard? Like we do for CPUs. It turns out there are a lot of reasons that it's j...

Den W. · 1 year ago · 187

Exploring Thunderbolt 5: The Future of Connectivity

The tech world is abuzz with excitement as the latest in connectivity standards takes center stage. USB-C enthusiasts have a lot to look forward to, as not only is the iPhone embracing this technology, but there's also a new contender in town - Thund...

Jacob Enderson · 21 October 2023 · 176

TOP 5: Best Gaming Mouse 2020

Are you looking for the best gaming mouse? In this article, we will top gaming mice on the market. 1. BenQ Zowie EC1 The dimensions of the EC1 are 5.03x2.5x1.6 inches (4.06 cm) and 10.1 ounces (286 g) in weight. With a standard cable length of 2 me...

Alex · 27 February 2020 · 193

Intel's CPU Branding Gets a Major Overhaul

If you've been keeping an eye on Intel's CPU lineup, you may have noticed a significant change in their branding strategy. The familiar lowercase "i" followed by a number, which has been a staple since the debut of the i7 in 2008, is now a thing of t...

Jacob Enderson · 05 March · 203

One Good Thing About the GeForce RTX 4080

NVIDIA's RTX 4090 was a massively powerful GPU with massive power consumption to match, something that's been making headlines since before launch with or without combusting adapter cables. Now the RTX 4080 is here and NVIDIA claims that it's going t...

Den W. · 17 November 2022 · 170

SkyQuad Drone Scam EXPOSED? SkyQuad Drone Reviews (Buyer's Guide 2022)

Life moves pretty fast, as they say, and sometimes it can be hard to keep up with the things you want to capture on camera – whether it’s your child’s first day of school or your child’s first practice of some sport that they...

Techadviser247 · 09 September 2022 · 159