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Roccat Kone Pro review: Lightweight gaming with speed and precision
The Roccat Kone Pro is a dream mouse for FPS gamers, pulling out all the stops with its lightweight body, 19,000 DPI sensor, super-quick optical switches, and two dazzling RGB lighting zones.Reviews
Asus Prime X670-P review: A primed and ready motherboard
The Asus Prime X670-P is a well-balanced, affordable motherboard with features that both gamers and content creators will find useful.Reviews
Roccat Burst Pro Air review: A wireless gaming mouse that elevates RGB
Roccat's Burst Pro Air occupies a special niche in ROCCAT's line-up, featuring what's arguably the trifecta of key attributes: an attractive design, powerful gaming sensor, and excellent connectivity.Reviews
Acer Predator CG48 review: A great 48-inch OLED monitor
The Acer Predator CG48 delivers a stunning 48-inch OLED screen and a ton of PC-friendly features, making it a great option for enthusiasts who want only the best image quality from their desktop displays.Reviews
Asrock X670E Taichi: This motherboard hits a sweet spot
The Asrock X670E Taichi packs a ton of capability into a sleek motherboard package that's surprisingly affordable.Reviews
Asus ROG Crosshair X670E Hero review: Enthusiast-grade excellence
The Asus ROG Crosshair X670E Hero packs in the most next-gen features of all mainstream AMD motherboards. If the premium price isn't an issue then gamers and content creators will find a lot to like here.Reviews
Seagate Skywalker 2TB external HDD review: Star Wars storage on the go
In an ode to the original Star Wars trilogy, Seagate has released a trio of moderately capacious 2TB, USB 2.5-inch hard drive adorned with Skywalker, Vader, and Solo. They're good performers, but pricier than the norm.Reviews
Asus ROG Strix X670-E Gaming WiFi review: Everything a gamer needs
The Asus ROG Strix X670-E Gaming WiFi motherboard comes with some fantastic next-gen features such as PCIe Gen 5 and DDR5, but lacks a few premium non-gamer-centric elements that would appeal to a wider audience.Reviews
Asus ROG Maximus Z790 Hero review: High-end features for next-gen CPUs
The Asus ROG Maximus Z790 Hero motherboard is here to bridge the gap between gamers and content creators. With a sharp-looking design and next-gen features, it packs the latest and greatest technology into a nice clean package.Reviews
Asus ROG Strix Z790-E Gaming Wifi review: This motherboard packs a punch
The Asus ROG Strix Z790-E Gaming Wifi comes with all of the next-gen features to help hit peak performance without any of those extraneous gimmicks that drive up the price tag. It's time to hop on the next-gen bandwagon.Reviews
Xbox Elite Controller Series 2 Core review: Semi-pro
The Xbox Elite Controller Series 2 Core is expensive but it improves upon the base model Xbox controller with customizable profiles and broad compatibility.Reviews
SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3: Lightweight RGB gaming-headset goodness
It's remarkably cheaper than the SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless, one of the best gaming headsets of the year, but the Arctis Nova 3 has a lot in common with its pricier sibling.Reviews
Keychron Q8 review: This high-quality ergonomic keyboard feels delightful
The curved layout takes some getting used to, but the Q8 has the rest of the features and quality we've come to expect from the series.Reviews
LG Ultragear 48GQ900-B review: A huge 4K OLED monitor from the king of TVs
Want a giant 4K OLED for your desk or PC-centric home theater? The LG 48GQ900-B isn’t perfect, but it’s big, beautiful, and hard to beat.Reviews
Teamgroup MP44L SSD review: Good performance, great price
Though the Teamgroup MP44L is a lower-tier PCIe 4 performer on benchmarks, real-world speed is fine and there's no arguing the low price.Reviews
Corsair K100 Air review: Skinny keyboard, fat price tag
Corsair's latest mechanical keyboard is a masterful showcase of Cherry's Ultra-Low Profile Switches, but maybe they should stay in gaming laptops.Reviews
Turtle Beach Stealth 700 Gen 2 Max review: Do-it-all wireless gaming
We review the Turtle Beach Stealth 700 Gen 2 Max, an Xbox-licensed gaming headset with multiplatform connectivity and sublime audio.Reviews
Intel Core i9-13900K review: Raw, unapologetic power
With the launch of its 13th-gen Raptor Lake processors, Intel slides back into first place. Mostly.Reviews
Gigabyte X670E Aorus Xtreme review: A solid next-gen motherboard
AM5 is here and the Gigabyte X670E Aorus Extreme motherboard aims to take advantage of all that this new chipset has to offer.Reviews
Asus ROG Strix Go Core Moonlight White review: Easy, ultra-portable gaming
The Asus ROG Strix Go Core Moonlight White is an incredibly lightweight wired gaming headset that provides great quality audio and conveniently folds up into a backpack or case.Reviews
Asus ProArt PA348CGV review: A do-it-all ultrawide wonder
Looking for an ultrawide monitor that can do it all? Look no further than the Asus ProArt PA348CGV. With an ultrawide 34-inch 1440p screen capable of 120Hz and excellent image quality, everyone from professionals to gamers alike will find something to like in this versatile display.Reviews
MSI Summit MS321UP review: 4K premium color at a lower price
The MSI Summit MS321UP might have a few quirks, but the 4K display delivers impressive color performance at a lower price.Reviews
Monoprice 24-inch CrystalPro review: A budget monitor with accurate color
The Monoprice 24-inch CrystalPro is a budget-friendly monitor with relatively strong image quality and an appealing price that makes it one of the cheapest 1080p displays around.Reviews
AMD Ryzen 5 7600X review: A great CPU muted by AM5’s high costs
AMD’s newest mid-tier processor can beat Intel’s flagship in gaming—and yet falls just short of being the darling of the Ryzen 7000 launch lineup.Reviews
Roccat Vulcan II Mini review: The shiniest little keyboard around
The Vulcan II Mini puts all its effort into an impressive light show, but falls short on value and driver integration.Reviews
Asus ProArt Display OLED PA32DC review: The new OLED standard
The Asus ProArt Display OLED PA32DC sets a new standard for SDR image quality, but it doesn't come cheap.Reviews
Ryzen 9 7950X review: A ferocious start to AMD's next chapter
AMD’s Ryzen 7950X pack a hard, impressive punch, even with Intel’s 13th-gen Raptor Lake looming large on the horizon.Reviews
Crucial P3 SSD review: Top PCIe 3 speed, insanely low price
Crucial's P3 SSD delivers an outstandingly low price per GB and very good everyday performance. If you don't write large amounts of data continuously, or worry about low TBW ratings, it's a heck of a bargain.Reviews
Dell G2723H review: An affordable 280Hz monitor
The Dell G2723H is a 27-inch 1080p monitor that stands out from the rest of the budget gaming-monitor crowd with a blazing-fast 280Hz refresh rate.Reviews
Roccat Kone XP review: A dazzling RGB, function-rich gaming mouse
The Roccat Kone XP is a stunning RBG gaming mouse with 15 buttons that are customizable with up to 29 functions. Read on to learn more about what it's capable of.Reviews
Tested: Intel 11th-gen vs. 12th-gen CPUs in the Framework laptop
We upgraded the CPU in our Framework laptop from a 4-core 11th-gen to a 12-core 12th-gen Intel processor to find out if its worth it or not.Reviews
OWC Aura Pro IV SSD review: Fast PCIe 4 reading and writing
OWC's Aura Pro PCIe 4, NVMe SSD nearly matched the top-ranked FireCuda 530 in performance, but is available for considerably less cash.Reviews
Razer Basilisk V3 review: A full-function gaming mouse with lots of class
We review the Razer Basilisk V3—a wired gaming mouse that has a faultless sensor and exceptional multifunction mouse wheel.Reviews
Redragon K596 review: A wireless gaming keyboard for penny-pinchers
Redragon's inexpensive wireless gaming keyboard packs in many of the features you'd expect for a lot more moolah.Reviews
WD Black SN850X SSD: Face-meltingly fast
WD's Black SN850X NVMe SSD delivers exceptional real-world and random performance, along with sustained throughput that nearly matched Seagate's FireCuda 530. A very fast SSD priced nicely given the performance.Reviews
BenQ EW3880R monitor: An ultrawide with plenty of bass
The BenQ EW3880R is a 37.5-inch ultrawide with decent options for entertainment viewing, but the high price and mediocre image quality can't make up for the other niche features it offers.Reviews
Logitech G203 LightSync review: A dependable low-cost gaming mouse
PCWorld reviews the G203 LightSync—a wired gaming mouse that offers exceptional value for money.Reviews
Gigabyte G27F 2 review: It's all about affordable speed
The Gigabyte G27F 2 is a budget gaming monitor that aims to please with a very high refresh rate and superior color performance. There are a just few issues that hold it back from being truly great.Reviews
Silicon Power UD90 NVMe SSD review: Good-performing second-tier PCIe 4 drive
Silicon Power's UD90, 1TB DRAM-less NVMe SSD is a good everyday performer and one of the most affordable drives on the market.Reviews
NZXT Canvas 27Q review: A stunning monitor debut
NZXT continues to expand upon their range of quality products with their first ever monitor release. The NZXT Canvas 27Q display makes for an excellent mid-range gaming monitor with a host of features that gamers can enjoy.Reviews
Keychron Q5 review: It will ruin other mechanical keyboards for you
This hefty, super-custom design hits all the high points of botique builds at half the priceReviews
Kensington SD5700T Thunderbolt 4 Docking Station review: A quality dock for the right customer
Kensingtons Thunderbolt 4 Docking Station, the SD5700T, provides three downstream Thunderbolt 4 ports and a good mix of legacy I/O, but no dedicated HDMI or DisplayPort connections.Reviews
Plugable 5-in-1 Thunderbolt Hub review: Tiny USB4 connectivity
The Plugable 5-in-1 Thunderbolt Hub (USB4-HUB3A) is a Thunderbolt hub that leans more toward Macs than PCs, with three additional Thunderbolt ports and not much else.Reviews
Anker Apex 12-in-1 Thunderbolt 4 Dock review: Meh
While we like what the Anker Apex 12-in-1 Thunderbolt 4 Dock promises, we had some real issues with it on the test bench.Reviews
CalDigit TS3 Plus review: Better for Mac than PC
CalDigit’s Thunderbolt Station 3 Plus offers a number of ports, a space-saving design, and 87W to charge your laptop. But rival docks offer a bit more flexibility.Reviews
Plugable TBT3-UDZ review: The Cadillac of Thunderbolt docks
Plugable's TBT3-UDZ sits high on our list of the best Thunderbolt docks, with display ports aplenty, 96W of power to charge your laptop, and a space-saving vertical stand.Reviews
Plugable Thunderbolt 3 Dock review: Good features and price
The Plugable TBT3-UDC3 Thunderbolt 3 Dock is a somewhat cheaper version of Plugable's more expensive Thunderbolt docks. It's not quite as flexible, with fewer display-port options, but 96W of laptop-charging power is excellent.Reviews
HP Thunderbolt G4 Dock review: Power packed into a tiny cube
The HP Thunderbolt Dock 120W G4 (4J0A2AA) is a powerful Thunderbolt dock for business that offers a docks aplenty across a compact, cubic form. It delivers 100W of power to a laptop, among the highest we've seen.Reviews
Belkin Thunderbolt 3 Dock Core review: A great budget option
Belkin's Connect Thunderbolt 3 Dock Core is a relatively inexpensive, lightweight Thunderbolt dock that fits easily into a laptop bag and provides high-speed connectivity on the go. You will need a charger, however.Reviews