Fell off your New Year's fitness goals and are looking for a new reason to get back on the ball? Perhaps the Wyze Scale, CNN’s Best Smart Scale of 2021, will be all the motivation you need. And we’re giving away three! The Wyze Scale syncs up with most popular fitness apps to help track everything from weight to protein…
In 2020, a record-breaking number of employed workers transitioned from their in-person office to working from home. And even as many workers have started to return to their usual office, there is still a massive percentage of workers who will continue to work remotely from their homes. As a result, it’s now more important…
By Lucas Coll Many PC gamers remember when gaming laptops were, by and large, regarded as a dubious value at best. That’s hardly the case today: Laptops have come a long, long way in recent years, with massive advances in mobile hardware technology – driven in no small part by the smartphone revolution – resulting in an…
Intel has just released its latest generation of desktop processors, and we’ve got to spend some time with the 11700K! Intel formally announced the 11th Gen Desktop Processors on March 16th. They shared information about new features added to 11th Gen processors, such as integrated USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 and new UHD graphics…
Intel is poised to release a new the new generation of powerful processors and we are excited to see the performance that they offer. On March 16th Intel announced the new 11th Gen desktop processors and shared some of their expected performance. Intel says the new processors, codenamed Rocket Lake-S, which have been…
AMD just released its latest addition to the RX 6000 Series, the RX 6700 XT. AMD has made a large effort to improve the software that they offer along with their GPUs which is most noticeable with their Radeon Software Adrenalin 2020 Edition. It provides a host of improvements and options to better your gaming experience.…
EVGA recently launched three new peripherals: two mechanical gaming keyboards, the Z15, and the Z20, and a versatile gaming mouse, the X17. I got to spend a week or so with each and unpack what makes each of them unique and worthy additions to your desk. EVGA Z15 Mechanical Gaming Keyboard EVGA’s new Z15 mechanical gaming…
When it comes to maintaining your home computer’s health, CPU, or processor, coolers are one of the most important PC parts that are often overlooked. Like every piece of PC hardware, the processor generates quite a bit of heat while in operation and requires proper cooling to reach its maximum potential. Because of this,…
AMD has just released the RX 6700 XT, their latest of the RX 6000 Series. AMD is positioning the 6700 XT as the cutting edge GPU for 1440p gaming, stating that it delivers “ultra-high frame rates and maximum 1440p gaming.” In this overview, we’ll take a look to see how the 6700 XT performs in some in-game benchmarks. If…
A slow internal hard drive is often the culprit of a PC that feels like molasses. So before you toss your aging PC into the trash, upgrading the storage drive on your laptop or desktop is perhaps one of the easiest and most cost-effective things you can do to alleviate some of the speed bottlenecks. This is especially true…
PC Gaming has been on the rise the last few years and for the veteran gaming enthusiasts, I have a question for you. Do you recall the very first time you heard the phrase “mechanical keyboard”? I sure do! When I built my very first computer in 2015, my coworker at Panera Bread asked if I was gonna get a mechanical…
A good budget gaming mouse can be hard to find, and a wireless one even more so. But the Inland GM-98 may be just what you’re looking for, coming in at only $39.99 and offering options found in top-of-the-line mice. The GM-98 is a wildly versatile mouse, usable both wirelessly, over a 2.4ghz band, and wired via a USB-C…
The Wyze Cam V3 is the newest in-home security from Wyze. While the Wyze Cam V2 is an impressive home security camera, the Wyze Cam V3 makes many large improvements over its predecessor, offering greater performance and a large set of features. What is the difference between the Wyze Cam V3 and the Wyze Cam V2? While both…
Looking to pick up the brand new NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 graphics card, but not sure what you want to build with it? We've got you covered with two builds, one AMD and one Intel, designed to make the most of the new graphics card. Photo: NVIDIA AMD NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Build For AMD, we'll be putting together a sleek…
Redragon is known for budget gaming peripherals that feel as solidly built and responsive as high-end peripherals, and the Devarajas K556-RK mechanical gaming keyboard is no exception. The Devarajas is as sturdy as it comes with responsive brown-switch keys and a sleek aesthetic that will blend in with any desk for work…
NVIDIA just released the GeForce RTX 3060, which is their newest entry-to-mid level gaming graphics card. We’re going to be taking a look at how it performs and offer some in-game benchmarks that you can use as a comparison and better help you make a clear choice as to whether or not you should be upgrading your GPU. For…
If you’ve been looking at M.2 storage recently, you may have seen or been recommended the Samsung 970 EVO. The 970 EVO M.2 is a fan favorite for its fast write speed and dependability. The Samsung 970 PRO is an even more durable version of the 970 EVO with a drastically increased amount of data it can rewrite. However,…
By Lucas Coll The computer case is essentially the “body” of your PC build (the internal components being the “organs,” so to speak), and as the framework that holds everything together, it’s vital that you choose the right one. If you’re new to the PC building scene, however, concepts like cable management, case sizes,…
By Chuong Nguyen With the sheer number of monitors on the market, selecting the right one can be a daunting task. Whether you’re a gamer or if you live in Microsoft Office at your desk, we’ll help you with some key features to look out for when picking out your display. TN vs. IPS vs. VA vs. OLED – What Panel Type is Right…
Thinking about picking up one of MSI's new powerhouse laptops, the GP66 or GP76? Eyeing that Intel i7 and on-board RTX3070 and thinking "that can't be real"? Well, Jay from JayzTwoCents with a comprehensive review and spoilers: it is goooooooood. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rkFFxEylvPs
Looking for a brand-new do-it-all laptop with an Intel 10-Series i7 and an Nvidia RTX 3070? The freshly-released MSI GP66 and GP76 Leopard have you covered. Designed for both gamers and creators, the Leopard series offers a sleek, thin body hiding some of the most powerful tech on the market, including Nvidia’s Ampere RTX…
Gaming laptop popularity is increasing more and more in this day and age. With technology forever evolving, the power of processors and video cards you see in high end desktops are now being found more commonly in mid to high-end gaming laptops. On top of that, the affordability for a higher end gaming laptop that can play…
Today, AMD did an announcement stream for their Zen 3 Processors and they look great! Advancements on the Zen 3 Architecture is making their processors look insanely good! Here is what we know from the event. The Zen 3 Architecture has achieved a 19% increase in IPC (instructions per clock), which translates to…
Micro Center is on Amazon! Need that Micro Center feeling now, but don't live near a Micro Center? We've got good news! Micro Center is now on Amazon, offering Prime shipping on Lian Li cases, DIY joystick kits, memory cards, SSDs, chairs, and more. Lian Li Cases, delivered to your door! Starting a new build, and want that…
CES 2021 brought us some more news on Intel’s upcoming 11th gen processors. You can watch the whole conference here, or skip past the break for the high-level breakdown of what you should know. https://youtu.be/YhjCV0-DrfE The Overview Intel is introducing four new families of processors: * Business: 11th Gen Intel vPro *…
https://www.nvidia.com/en-gb/geforce/special-event/ NVIDIA has just announced a special broadcast event on January 12th "Join us as we unveil the latest innovation in gaming and graphics." So far, very little they've shared very little about what they will announce on the 12th. January 12th is the day after the start of…
Hi all, As promised, I wanted to keep you all in the loop with any info that I've received regarding these recent releases! I've just received word that we are not expecting shipments of RX 6000 cards tomorrow 11/25. I'll be sure to share any info I have as soon as I learn more! Thanks!
The AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT, the most powerful Big Navi GPU, should be the last release of the year, and AMD’s target with this card is to compete with the Nvidia RTX 3090. Priced around $999.99, the RX 6900 XT is a bit cheaper than the 3090, but you can expect performance to be similar outside of RTX titles. This GPU is the…
Choose From the Latest And Greatest CPUs to Fit Your Needs Whether you are a first time builder or have been assembling PCs since the dawn of time, the starting point is often the same—the CPU. And with it comes the question of which one you should buy. One of the reasons the CPU choice is so important is that it…
The Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S offer impressive performance at a stellar price. In a world where technology is making vast improvements every day, Microsft is offering anything but a mediocre advancement. As a PC gamer, it’s interesting to me to see how consoles are growing closer and closer to PC gaming, confusing…
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