Performance testing is still under an information embargo, but today we can unpack the box, look at its contents and introduce the card in detail. and take a closer look at the card in detail. The Founders Edition design is unlike anything we’ve seen before in graphics cards. The design and craftsmanship are precise, and when you look at the dimensions of its dual-slot cooler, it’s hard to believe it can cool the nearly 600W GeForce RTX 5090. Read more “Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 FE unboxing: Ultimate Design”
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First look at B850 boards. ROG Strix and Aorus Elite WiFi7
New B850 motherboards have been released for AMD Ryzen 9000 (and possibly 7000) processors, promising lower prices (compared to X870/E motherboards). Not much was known about the specific models until the last minute. But now we’ll take a look at two, one from Asus and the other from Gigabyte, which we’ll also take a look at in detailed tests later on. So for now, just a little preview. Read more “First look at B850 boards. ROG Strix and Aorus Elite WiFi7”
Something for Everyone: A Guide to Patriot SSDs for M.2 NVMe
Patriot continues to expand its SSD lineup and has models for all types of users. We’ll discuss the specs and features of affordable PCIe 3.0 solutions, high-performance PCIe 4.0 SSDs, and the latest PCIe 5.0 models that deliver top-notch performance and innovative cooling. The lineup also includes fast and compact SSDs for space-constrained devices or gaming consoles. Read more “Something for Everyone: A Guide to Patriot SSDs for M.2 NVMe”
Arctic Freezer 4U SP5 details: A “two for one” cooler
Arctic’s new cooler – the Freezer 4U SP5 – is a bit different from the coolers we normally cover. It’s designed for the high-end AMD SP5 platform, which is reflected in its unconventional base. At first glance, it looks like the cooler has two bases, and in fact, its entire structure is reminiscent of two mainstream Freezer coolers stuck together. Such a design makes sense though. Read more “Arctic Freezer 4U SP5 details: A “two for one” cooler”
Details of the Noctua NF-A14x25r G2 PWM fan + minitest
Close up of the new Noctua NF-A14x25r G2 PWM fan and its first tests. However, consider these as material for a “rough idea”, since as you already know, the pilot 140 mm LCP fans have atypical mounting holes for their format, so their mounting to the wind tunnel was necessarily non-standard. However, a few things can be concluded from these partial measurements as well. Read more “Details of the Noctua NF-A14x25r G2 PWM fan + minitest”
A kind of… SFF tower. Fractal Design Mood in detail
The Fractal Design Mood case, unveiled at Computex 2024, is already in our testlab. And while we won’t look at the cooling results just yet, let’s take a look at the key design elements. Based on these, you’ll get an idea of the broad features of the case, which is designed for Mini-ITX motherboards. This then leads to a focus on maximizing space savings on a desk or elsewhere. Read more “A kind of… SFF tower. Fractal Design Mood in detail”
Display on a CPU cooler: DeepCool AK620 Digital preview
For coolers (but also cases) with the Digital attribute, DeepCool creates a built-in display. Its implementation is minimalist in spirit, doesn’t increase the price significantly, and can be considered useful. With regard to monitoring CPU temperatures and load intensity, it’s a thematic value added, which we’ll now look at in the context of the powerful AK620 (Digital) dual-tower cooler. Read more “Display on a CPU cooler: DeepCool AK620 Digital preview”
In the works: Trilogy of different Arctic P14 variant tests
Slowly but surely, the Arctic P14 fan tests are coming up. In a short time sequence we will analyze all models that differ from each other more than the color design. After testing the base model, we’ll look at how the use of ball bearings (instead of fluid bearings) affects the results, culminating with the P14 Max framed impeller. That this fan must be the most efficient? Not necessarily. Read more “In the works: Trilogy of different Arctic P14 variant tests”
A gaming cooler? DeepCool AK620 Zero Dark Zoria in details
DeepCool has modified its successful AK620 Zero Dark cooler in line with the theme of Zoria: Age of Shattering. Thus, we can legitimately talk about a gaming cooler, as long as this designation refers to the visual design. It is literally a work of art, and one of the goals was to make sure that the cooling performance was not degraded in any way after this intervention. It was to remain at the level of the original design, so top-notch. Read more “A gaming cooler? DeepCool AK620 Zero Dark Zoria in details”
This is the complete ATX 3.0 power supply test lineup
Recently, in fact for most of 2023, we’ve been collecting various ATX 3.0 power supplies. In total, twelve have been collected, which is also the final number with which we are now leaving for measurements. Before we start publishing the tests, you can check out a comprehensive overview of all the models. Or leave a comment, which we can eventually incorporate into our analyses. Read more “This is the complete ATX 3.0 power supply test lineup”
Gigabyte GP-UD850GM PG5W: Let’s make it bright!
The last of the dozen ATX 3.0 PSUs that we’ll be looking at in comparison tests is the Gigabyte GP-UD850GM PG5W. We have this one available in the “rarer” white variant, and if there’s anything else these Gigabyte (UD850GM) PSUs have going for them, it’s an attractive price. It is decidedly the cheapest PSU we will test. And among other things, it also has a smaller footprint with extra compatibility. Read more “Gigabyte GP-UD850GM PG5W: Let’s make it bright!”
SilverStone DA850R Gold up close. 471 watts per liter
SilverStone also makes ATX 3.0 PSUs. The DA850R Gold model is, among other things, remarkable for its smaller than usual dimensions. It is only the “basic” 140 mm in length, the same as, for example, the Enermax ERT850EWT (the other tested power supplies are larger), so for owners of cases with worse PSU compatibility, a thematic micro-comparison arises. Read more “SilverStone DA850R Gold up close. 471 watts per liter”
Corsair RM850x Shift: Everything different than the others
I guess it can be said that Corsair goes a bit against the mainstream in many elements with their power supplies. However, it is important to highlight the superb amount of experience of the development team, which is reflected in the design of the RM850x Shift. The use of “their own head” is often seen on the design features of this power supply, but it seems that this could only be to the benefit of things. Some without question. Read more “Corsair RM850x Shift: Everything different than the others”
Cooler Master GX III Gold 850: The only one with a right angle 16-pin
The GX III Gold 850 PSU is in a number of design aspects different than what might be described as a typical ATX 3.0 model. One of the aspects is the significantly different approach to cable design with the 12VHPWR connector for external graphics card power. The wires behind the connector are unconventionally bent at right angle for the sake of maximum robustness. But this power supply represents more than one way of looking at things. Read more “Cooler Master GX III Gold 850: The only one with a right angle 16-pin”
Fractal Design Anode (550 W) or a really cheap power supply
We will also take the Fractal Design Anode PSU to the external testlab to analyze its electrical properties. This one doesn’t really fit into the mosaic of the others, as it is a power supply with support for the older ATX standard, it also has significantly lower power compared to the others, and according to the 80 Plus Bronze branding, it is expected to have lower efficiency as well, but again, it will be a good one to illustrate how such a low-budget option compares. Read more “Fractal Design Anode (550 W) or a really cheap power supply”
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