Category: Extra tests

Megatest Sapphire RX 6900 XT Toxic LE: AMD’s liquid cooled top-end

Extra tests, Graphics | | Ľubomír Samák

The Radeon RX 6900 XT Toxic LE in the company of other graphics cards will not be overlooked. The 360-millimeter liquid GPU cooling is a rare thing that will definitely attract attention. Still, it’s a rather controversial piece of hardware. There are several reasons to opt for this madness (in a good way). But it is also necessary to know about certain flaws that it has. We need to be demanding and strict in this price category. Read more “Megatest Sapphire RX 6900 XT Toxic LE: AMD’s liquid cooled top-end” »

Silicon Power PC60: slower, but stable and mainly cheap

Extra tests, SSDs, Storages | | Editors

External SSDs are one of the newest types of computer accessories, and I’ve got to like them in recent years. Compared to USB memory sticks, they offer higher speeds and, above all, higher capacity. Yet at the same time, they are still small enough for comfortable carrying in a pocket. We’ve expanded our results database of tested storages with the low-budget PC60 model from Silicon Power. Read more “Silicon Power PC60: slower, but stable and mainly cheap” »

RX 6700 XT results with SAM. How will we test GeForce?

Extra tests, Graphics | | Ľubomír Samák

After the entry test of the Sapphire RX 6700 XT Nitro+, the second part of the series is here, tests with active Smart Access Memory. Immediately after the launch of the card, we would write about the performance that attacks the RTX 3070. In the meantime, all GeForce RTX 30 cards started to support Resizable BAR and the situation is changing a bit. ReBAR can no longer be ignored in Nvidia’s GPUs, but we don’t have to take it too seriously. Read more “RX 6700 XT results with SAM. How will we test GeForce?” »

SilentiumPC Fera 3 Evo ARGB – Third time’s a charm?

Cooling, CPU coolers, Extra tests | | Pavel Sekerka

Today’s article concludes a review trilogy of SilentiumPC’s Fera coolers. After the good old Fera 3, we tested the colorful and quieter version – the Fera 3 RGB. And now it’s time for the Fera 3 Evo ARGB. This cooler is just a minor upgrade of the previous model and differs only in the fan used. However, this change can change the cooling efficiency and noise, which we will look at in today’s review. Read more “SilentiumPC Fera 3 Evo ARGB – Third time’s a charm?” »

Cyberpunk 2077 patch 1.2 – how’s the performance? Tests done!

Extra tests, Graphics | | Ľubomír Samák

The long-awaited big update 1.2 for Cyberpunk 2077, was released a few days ago. We always test this game comprehensively, using six different settings. And from the high attendance of these chapters, we know that you are interested in its post-apocalyptic theme. Testing the performance difference “before” and “after” the patch was therefore a nice duty that we enjoyed. Also because ray tracing is already available on Radeon. Read more “Cyberpunk 2077 patch 1.2 – how’s the performance? Tests done!” »

Sapphire RX 6700 XT Nitro+: a strong rival for the RTX 3060 Ti

Extra tests, Graphics | | Ľubomír Samák

After more powerful cards (with Navi 21 GPUs), the Radeon RX 6700 XT is the first graphics card with a smaller Navi 22 core. This means that even Nvidia’s middle class with the RTX 3060 Ti now has competition. The RX 6700 XT fights back hard and can give GeForce a hard time even without active SAM. We haven’t seen such a tight comparison yet, and choosing the right card depends on specific games or non-gaming apps and the ways of use. Read more “Sapphire RX 6700 XT Nitro+: a strong rival for the RTX 3060 Ti” »

MSI RTX 3060 Ti Gaming X Trio: mid-class with a high-end cooler

Extra tests, Graphics | | Ľubomír Samák

You are probably already looking forward to the announced tests of the RX 6700 XT, but first let’s look at the results of the RTX 3060 Ti. We managed to add this graphics card to our database right before the new Radeon at the last minute and it is important for a full review of the RX 6700 XT. But now we’re going to see a sisterly duel of the RTX 3060 Ti and RTX 3070. These graphics cards are close in terms of performance and price. Read more “MSI RTX 3060 Ti Gaming X Trio: mid-class with a high-end cooler” »

Gigabyte RTX 3060 Eagle OC 12G: Dual-slot entry-level

Extra tests, Graphics | | Ľubomír Samák

At the end of last month, the 60-series GeForce RTX finally came out, which has had high popularity every generation. The RTX 3060 is the cheapest Ampere graphics card so far, and the Gigabyte Eagle (OC) version is also relatively power-efficient. Both in terms of smaller dimensions and relatively lower power draw. However, a detailed analysis is required for the bigger picture, to which we’re inviting you. Read more “Gigabyte RTX 3060 Eagle OC 12G: Dual-slot entry-level” »

MSI RTX 3090 Gaming X Trio: 24 GB VRAM – the extra mile

Extra tests, Graphics | | Ľubomír Samák

No compromises in performance! If this is your motto, then you cannot miss the test of the graphics card GeForce RTX 3090. It will also feed 4K resolution, has the fastest ray tracing and OptiX acceleration, huge video memory and, the review sample from MSI also has many more attractive features. The biggest drawback, as is usual with high-end hardware, is the price. It is really high. Read more “MSI RTX 3090 Gaming X Trio: 24 GB VRAM – the extra mile” »

MSI RTX 3070 Gaming X Trio: 250 W, extraordinarily quiet

Extra tests, Graphics | | Ľubomír Samák

The availability of more powerful graphics cards for common consumers is lousy, but if you are lucky enough to get one, it will most probably be equipped with a GPU GA104-300-A1, which is in the GeForce RTX 3070. Most cards have this GPU and one of the most attractive is the MSI Gaming X Trio with Tri Frozr 2 cooler. It is really oversized and thanks to it, this graphics card significantly exceeds the reference boost. And is also pretty quiet while doing so. Read more “MSI RTX 3070 Gaming X Trio: 250 W, extraordinarily quiet” »

Asus RT-AX89X – 10 Gb network ready for households

Extra tests, Networks, Routers | | Tomáš Brestovanský

We only test routers rarely, usually if they bring any significant news. The last time, for example, it was an Asus router with WiFi 6. The first home router with a 10-gigabit connection is now coming to the market from the same manufacturer, using RJ45 and SFP+. The slow 1 Gbps cable connection was the drawback of WiFi 6 routers, and this is what the new RT-AX89X eliminates. Thanks to 10 Gb connectors, the home network is thus entering a new era. Read more “Asus RT-AX89X – 10 Gb network ready for households” »

SAM tests on the RX 6800. AMD tunes more than it reveals

Extra tests, Graphics | | Ľubomír Samák

The Smart Access Memory feature is far from perfect. And although it is a useful technology overall, it also proves to be very unstable. What was true today may not tomorrow, and an in-depth analysis shows all those patches. On the one hand, those that eliminate the biggest problems that no one boasts about, and on the other hand, those that raise average performance in small steps. Read more “SAM tests on the RX 6800. AMD tunes more than it reveals” »

Get familiar with measuring the frequency response of sound

Extra tests, News | | Ľubomír Samák

In our tests, you will increasingly encounter measurements of the “frequency response” of the sound of PC components. These are useful and rare measurements. As one of our readers has pointed out – for those who can read spectrographs, they are a gem. It’s worse if you don’t understand them. Then they won’t tell you much, and that’s a shame if you also care about the exact “noise” value of computer components, or their sound expression. Read more “Get familiar with measuring the frequency response of sound” »

Noctua NH-U9S chromax.black – Small, quiet and very expensive

Cooling, CPU coolers, Extra tests | | Pavel Sekerka

The NH-U9S chromax.black cooler is a new addition to the Noctua Chromax series. Although the original version of the cooler has been on the market for several years, the typically brown-beige color design of the fan may not suit everyone’s liking. Chromax series coolers solve this problem with a matte black finish from the fan to the last screw. However, the question remains whether this surface treatment does not have a negative effect on the efficiency. Read more “Noctua NH-U9S chromax.black – Small, quiet and very expensive” »

The FD Meshify 2 Compact is out and we’ve already tested it!

Extra tests, PC cases | | Martin Bednár

The popular Meshify C case from Fractal Design finally has a successor on the market after five years. It was introduced on this day and brings a new soul in the old body. The fact that the case has undergone significant innovations is also evidenced by the weight gain of more than one and a half kilograms. The new Meshify is not heavier for no reason, also thanks to this it leaves the first generation far behind. Read more “The FD Meshify 2 Compact is out and we’ve already tested it!” »

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