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article SSD vs. HDD: Do SSD drives give you higher frame rates in games?

SSD vs. HDD: Do SSD drives give you higher frame rates in games?

Gamers worldwide purchase SSD drives for their gaming computers, instead of traditional hard disk drives (HDD). SSD drives are proven to be much faster for writing and reading data, but do they also help you get more frames per second when gaming? To answer this question, we experimented using a desktop computer with a popular video card and switched between using an SSD drive
review Sony WH-1000XM2 review: The premium mobile audio experience!

Sony WH-1000XM2 review: The premium mobile audio experience!

Sony WH-1000XM2 is a popular wireless headset with adaptive noise canceling, and many interesting features like touch controls, quick charging, and high-quality sound. We love the way they look, and we are impressed by their hardware specifications, so we decided to test them for two weeks. If you want to know what kind of user experience they have to offer, read our review for
review Sony MDR-XB950N1 review: Noise-cancelling headphones for bass lovers

Sony MDR-XB950N1 review: Noise-cancelling headphones for bass lovers

Sony has released a new set of headphones designed for all the bass lovers in the world. They are called Sony MDR-XB950N1, they are wireless (through Bluetooth and NFC), have extra bass, noise canceling, and a pleasant design. We tested them for a while, and now we want to share our impressions with you. Whether they are a great choice for you, or not,
review ASUS ROG Swift PG27VQ review: Immersive gameplay and fast response

ASUS ROG Swift PG27VQ review: Immersive gameplay and fast response

We received for testing a curved gaming monitor called ASUS ROG Swift PG27VQ. With a 1ms response time, it is advertised as being the world's most responsive curved monitor. Not only that but it also features an overclockable refresh rate of up to 165Hz and Nvidia G-Sync support. For the right price, it promises an immersive experience and smooth gameplay, with no tearing or
review ASUS ROG Strix Flare review: The keyboard to light your gaming

ASUS ROG Strix Flare review: The keyboard to light your gaming

We recently received one of the newest gaming keyboards created by ASUS: the ROG Strix Flare. It is a mechanical keyboard, with RGB lighting, that is designed for gamers and which comes with a few unique features. It promises stunning lighting effects, great design and the confirmed quality and endurance provided by the Cherry MX switches. After testing and playing on it for a
review Reviewing the ASUS ROG Strix Fusion 500 RGB 7.1 gaming headset

Reviewing the ASUS ROG Strix Fusion 500 RGB 7.1 gaming headset

We tested a gaming headset that looks impressive and promises a lot of features. It is called ASUS ROG Strix Fusion 500, and it is a gaming headset manufactured by ASUS under their Republic Of Gamers lineup, with RGB lighting, touch controls and, most importantly, a digital-to-analog converter. That is not something you often see in a gaming headset, so we were curious to
review Review HyperX Cloud Flight: High quality wireless gaming headset!

Review HyperX Cloud Flight: High quality wireless gaming headset!

HyperX has launched a new wireless headset targeted at gamers who long to get rid of wires. It is called HyperX Cloud Flight and, through Kingston's courtesy, we received it for testing weeks before its official product launch. HyperX Cloud Flight promises excellent sound quality, extended autonomy while on battery, LED lighting effects, and a good build quality. Whether they manage to deliver what
review Reviewing ASUS RoG Pugio: A great ambidextrous mouse!

Reviewing ASUS RoG Pugio: A great ambidextrous mouse!

Left-handed people have a harder time finding excellent mice, especially if they are gamers. Most gaming mice have side buttons that are positioned in a way that only works well for right-handed users. However, there are also a few models that cater to both sides. One recent example is ASUS RoG Pugio. It is a fantastic little mouse, with detachable and programmable side buttons,
review Reviewing ASUS Cerberus Mech RGB: Affordable RGB lighting on a mechanical keyboard

Reviewing ASUS Cerberus Mech RGB: Affordable RGB lighting on a mechanical keyboard

ASUS Cerberus is a line of affordable gaming accessories that are designed to offer a good user experience at an affordable price. This line up has recently received a new addition: a mechanical keyboard with RGB lighting, named ASUS Cerberus Mech RGB. While it is more expensive than all the other keyboards with the Cerberus brand, it is cheaper than other mechanical keyboards with
review Review Razer ManO'War 7.1 headset - Excellent sound and average build quality

Review Razer ManO'War 7.1 headset - Excellent sound and average build quality

Razer is a company that is well known for the gaming devices that they design, manufacture and sell. One of their gaming accessories is the Razer ManO'War 7.1 headset. It is a wired headset with large headphones and a retractable microphone, and with a USB adapter that promises to deliver high quality 7.1 virtual surround sound experiences, both in games and when listening to
review Reviewing the ASUS RoG Gladius II mouse and the RoG Strix Edge mouse pad

Reviewing the ASUS RoG Gladius II mouse and the RoG Strix Edge mouse pad

ASUS RoG Gladius II was launched this year and features several improvements over its predecessor: Aura RGB lighting that can be synced with other ASUS devices featuring the same system, double the sensitivity of its optical sensor, and an additional side button. Since we loved the initial ASUS RoG Gladius mouse, we were very curious to test the latest model. Alongside this mouse, we
tutorial Simple questions: What is TruePlay, how it works and how to enable it?

Simple questions: What is TruePlay, how it works and how to enable it?

Have you heard about a new Windows 10 feature called TruePlay or Game Monitor? If you like playing games a lot, and you use a Windows 10 computer for gaming, you have probably seen these terms referenced somewhere in Windows 10. Microsoft did not make it clear what TruePlay is or what it does, but we have gathered the scant information available and tried
tutorial How to use Xbox Networking in Windows 10, to check your connection to Xbox Live

How to use Xbox Networking in Windows 10, to check your connection to Xbox Live

One of the small improvements in Windows 10 Fall Creators Update is the addition of a new tool called Xbox Networking. It gives information on your latency, packet loss rate, and whether your home network is properly configured for online play through Xbox Live services. Xbox Networking is Microsoft's attempt to identify and resolve issues preventing you from using voice chatting and playing multiplayer