What does Axagon mean by a “gaming” SSD enclosure? We’ll explore this in the following review, where we’ll take a closer look at the EEM2-GAM. This is an enclosure designed for NVMe SSDs in the M.2 format utilizing a 10 Gbps USB interface (3.2 gen. 2). Additionally, it features a rubber protector, a metal body, two included cables, and ARGB LED elements. These are integrated into the design with a light guide indicating activity. Read more “Axagon EEM2-GAM: Robust, durable, backlit…”
It’s time for a comprehensive recap of the results from SSD cooler tests we’ve accumulated over the years. We’ve gathered quite a lot of data, with most of the coolers being models integrated into motherboards, compared to standalone designs available for purchase. The following article primarily creates a database of various SSD coolers, based on which you’ll be able to determine how each available model performs in terms of cooling efficiency. Read more “More than 100 models tested. Overview of (M.2) SSD coolers”
The Pure AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT by Sapphire is a slightly higher-clocked variant of the base Pulse AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT. It features the same cooling system, differing only in the color scheme and the design of the shroud and backplate. In terms of performance and operating characteristics, both models are nearly identical. The most noticeable difference between the two is the Sapphire logo on the side of the card, backlit by ARGB LEDs. Read more “Sapphire Pure AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT: Great Even in White”
A smaller form factor, but still well-prepared for even the most powerful processors. The ROG Strix B860-G Gaming WiFi motherboard has a sufficiently robust power delivery system even for the Core Ultra 9 285K, and its advantage lies in its lower height. This makes the motherboard suitable for use in smaller and more space-efficient cases, of which there are relatively few on the market, just like decent μATX motherboards. Read more “Asus ROG Strix B860-G Gaming WiFi: Micro ATX? Also an option”
The AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT delivers better price-to-performance than competing GeForce cards and 4 GB more memory than the RTX 5070. The Radeon RX 9070 XT Gaming OC 16G is the more affordable of Gigabyte’s two RX 9070 XT models. While it doesn’t match premium variants in overall performance, it offers more capable power delivery, a higher power limit for factory overclocking, and greater overclocking headroom than base models. Read more “Radeon RX 9070 XT Gaming OC: Gigabyte’s affordable choice”
While the more powerful GeForce RTX 50 models face no direct competition, AMD has positioned two strong contenders against the RTX 5070—the Radeon RX 9070 and RX 9070 XT. Both offer slightly better value and more memory. Your choice depends on whether you need a graphics card purely for gaming or also for professional applications, and how reliant you are on Nvidia’s broader, more polished ecosystem with proprietary technologies. Read more “Asus TUF GeForce RTX 5070 12GB OC Ed.: Perfectionism”
AMD set the price of the more affordable Radeon RX 9070 as a direct competitor to GeForce RTX 5070. Compared to Nvidia’s card, it offers better raw performance and 16 GB of memory instead of 12 GB. For dedicated gamers, AMD’s Radeon is the more attractive option. However, there’s one compelling reason to avoid the RX 9070 from AMD—the slightly more expensive but significantly more powerful Radeon RX 9070 XT. Read more “Sapphire Pure AMD Radeon RX 9070: Better than RTX 5070, but…”
AMD has listened to gamers and seized an opportunity created by criticism of the new GeForce RTX 50 series. With the Radeon RX 9070 and RX 9070 XT, it has set aggressive prices that make many overlook minor drawbacks compared to GeForce. The RX 9070 XT is only slightly slower than the RTX 5070 Ti in rasterization but offers a far more attractive price, especially compared to overpriced non-reference GeForce cards. Read more “Sapphire Pulse AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT: A Big Comeback”
Gigabyte also offers more affordable motherboards (compared to Z890 models) featuring the B860 chipset. While the specifications in this class are relatively modest, they are reflected in the lower price, making the B860 Aorus Elite WiFi7 (Ice) an attractive choice for builds. This is especially true for the tested Ice variant if you’re looking for motherboards with a white PCB. Such models do exist, but they are relatively rare. Read more “(Gigabyte) B860 Aorus Elite WiFi7 Ice: Affordable in white”
We’re concluding the tests of B850 motherboards with the MSI Tomahawk Max WiFi. In terms of price, it sits between the already tested B850 Aorus Elite WiFi7 and Asus ROG Strix B850-F Gaming WiFi, with its features leaning closer to the latter. In some aspects, it even surpasses it. The word “Max” in its name is well justified – three PCIe 5.0 slots, 5-gigabit Ethernet, more USB ports… Read more “MSI B850 Tomahawk Max WiFi: Cheaper chipset, but better features”
Configurations on the LGA 1851 platform have been possible for some time even on motherboards with the Intel B860 chipset. These are cheaper and primarily aimed at lower-power processors, but they also have headroom for high-performance CPUs. This is the case with the Tomahawk WiFi variant by MSI. A lower price, yet still a high standard, includes support for the future-proof PCI Express 5.0 interface, among other features. Read more “MSI MAG B860 Tomahawk WiFi: Arrow Lake for less money”
The Gigabyte GeForce RTX 5070 Ti AERO OC 16G targets gamers moving away from flashy RGB setups and pitch-black components, opting instead for an all-white aesthetic. Its elegant design and massive cooler take it clear that it’s built for demanding gamers who want more than just the best price-to-performance. Beyond its unconventional look, it also delivers slightly higher performance thanks to factory overclocking and excellent cooler. Read more “Gigabyte GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Aero OC 16G Review: White Elegance”
The new GeForce RTX 5070 Ti goes on sale as the most affordable GeForce model with the Blackwell architecture to date. We’re looking at one of the best-equipped versions—the MSI GeForce RTX 5070 Ti 16G Vanguard SOC, a top-tier model from MSI. It features an extremely powerful cooler with massive headroom and excellent performance but comes at a price comparable to the RTX 4080 Super from the previous generation. Read more “MSI GeForce RTX 5070 Ti 16G Vanguard SOC review”
The Radeon RX 7900 XTX Gaming OC from Gigabyte is among the more affordable models which are rarely reviewed. Manufacturers lower production costs mainly by reducing the size of the heatsink. As a result, these cards don’t perform as well as premium high-end models in thermal and acoustic tests. However, their lower price makes them popular not only with individual buyers but also OEMs assembling prebuilt PCs. Read more “Radeon RX 7900 XTX Gaming OC: Gigabyte’s Base Model”
A relatively pricier B850 motherboard. But one that outperforms both equally priced and X870(E) motherboards in several ways. It does so with features that are not directly related to the chipset used, but those are often what matters. The ROG Strix B850-F Gaming WiFi motherboard may thus end up being exactly what you’re looking for in a powerful and timeless setup. This can include, for example, two M.2 slots with PCIe 5.0 support. Read more “Not just the basics: Asus ROG Strix B850-F Gaming WiFi”
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