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RTX 3080 vs 2080 Ti - Worth Upgrading?
I’ve compared Nvidia’s new RTX 3080 graphics card against the 2080 Ti from last generation to see what the differences are in games at 4K, 1440p, and 1080p resolutions as well as content creator workloads to see what the differences are....
JT · 05 October 2020 · 2.8K
How Your Graphics Card Will Get To 8K
The focal point of any graphics card, once you get past the RGB lighting of course, is the GPU itself, which does all the number crunching that pushes the frames of your favorite games to your screen, but an often overlooked component is your video m...
Alex · 30 September 2020 · 313
Acer Nitro 5 - Best $670 Ryzen Gaming Laptop!
The Acer Nitro 5 is the best gaming laptop I’ve ever tested at the sub $700 USD price point so far, I’ll show you what it can do and help you decide if it’s worth buying in this detailed review. My Nitro is packing the 6 core Ryzen...
JT · 29 September 2020 · 339
Acer Nitro 5 (Ryzen 5 4600H/1650) 22 Game Test!
Acer has refreshed the popular Nitro 5 gaming laptop with AMD’s Ryzen 4000 processors, so just how well does it perform in games? I’ve tested out the GTX 1650 config in 22 titles and compared it with other laptops to find out the d...
JT · 28 September 2020 · 1.4K
Lenovo Slim 7 Review - Ryzen 4800U 8 Core Power!
The Lenovo Slim 7 packs in AMD’s new 8 core Ryzen 7 4800U processor into a 14 inch machine, offering CPU power in a smaller form factor that was never previously possible. The build quality feels great, it’s got a metal lid, interior, and...
JT · 23 September 2020 · 312 · 2
New Dell G7 2020 Tested In 22 Games!
The new 2020 Dell G7 is available with some nice specs for a gaming laptop, including 6 core i7 processor and RTX 2070 graphics that I’ve got here, but how well does it actually perform in games? I’ve tested 22 titles at all setting level...
JT · 22 September 2020 · 492 · 3
HP Envy x360 Review - 6 Core Ryzen 13"!
The HP Envy x360 is a premium 2-in-1 device featuring AMD’s latest Ryzen 4000 processors. I’ve got the 6 core 12 thread Ryzen 5 4500U here, so we’re able to hit levels of performance that were previously unheard of in a 13 inch mach...
JT · 18 September 2020 · 115
A Premium $399 Laptop? CoreBook Pro Review
Cheap laptops are getting good. The Chuwi CoreBook Pro is a smaller laptop that punches well above its $400 price range. They seem to be prioritizing the design and screen at the expense of the specs, but again it is only $400 USD, so while you won&r...
JT · 17 September 2020 · 328
Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 review
The RTX 3080 is the most powerful GPU we've ever seen at this price point. But, we've said that before. And in fact we say it every time there's a new graphics card generation. So what makes this one so darn special? I mean, the hype surrounding it w...
Alex · 17 September 2020 · 624 · 2
Best Mechanical Keyboard In A Laptop! Aorus 15G Review
The Aorus 15G gaming laptop has a mechanical keyboard which is amazing to type with, but there’s more to it than that, I’ll show you if it’s worth considering in this review. My unit has an 8 core Intel i7 processor, Nvidia RTX 2070...
JT · 14 September 2020 · 435 · 1
Is COOLING Your SSD A MISTAKE?
The conventional wisdom is that if you have a computer, you wanna keep it as cool as possible, and this has spawned an enormous industry dedicated to drawing the heat away from important components like graphics cards and processors. But there's been...
Alex · 09 September 2020 · 646
Razer Blade 15 Advanced - Vapor Chamber Cooling Tested!
The Razer Blade 15 advanced model pairs vapor chamber cooling with high-end specs, and although this sounds great, it’s not actually offering the expected levels of performance for the hardware inside, let’s investigate. My model has the...
JT · 08 September 2020 · 4K
Could Windows Keep Your Gear Working FOREVER?
Unlike the 1990s and 2000s, where we expected a new version of Windows every few years, Microsoft seems pretty set on making Windows 10 the last version of Windows ever, incrementally updating it instead of replacing it with an entirely new version....
Alex · 02 September 2020 · 43
Sabrent Rocket XTRM-Q SSD Review: The BEST SSD in 2020!?
When Sabrent announced their Rocket XTRM-Q SSD drives, we instantly pre ordered one, and then a couple of weeks later, they reached out to us and offered to send us a couple of these drives, which we obviously accepted. So, we have the 2TB and 4TB mo...
Alex · 31 August 2020 · 499 · 1
HP Omen 15 Review - The Best Ryzen Has To Offer
The HP Omen 15 is one of the best Ryzen gaming laptops currently available, I’ll show you why it’s worth considering in this review. There’s some nice specs for a gaming laptop inside, including 8 core AMD Ryzen 7 4800H processor, N...
JT · 31 August 2020 · 384 · 1
MSI’s Best Gaming Laptop? GE66 Review
The MSI GE66 gaming laptop has an interesting design with plenty of RGB lighting, as well as some powerful specs inside, let’s check it out in this detailed review and find out if it’s worth it. I’ve got the top end configuration wi...
JT · 28 August 2020 · 666