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review GIGABYTE X870E AORUS MASTER review: Powerful and expensive

GIGABYTE X870E AORUS MASTER review: Powerful and expensive

Building a high-performance PC can be both thrilling and challenging, especially if you’re aiming for the latest hardware innovations. One key component that often determines your system’s capabilities is the motherboard. In this review, the GIGABYTE X870E AORUS MASTER takes center stage, combining the advanced X870E chipset with robust power delivery, an abundance of expansion slots, and next-generation connectivity. If you’re a content creator
review ASRock Radeon RX 9070 Steel Legend 16GB OC review: Cool & efficient!

ASRock Radeon RX 9070 Steel Legend 16GB OC review: Cool & efficient!

The ASRock Radeon RX 9070 Steel Legend 16GB OC is a new graphics card that aims to offer strong performance in games, good looks, and reliability, all for a reasonable price. ASRock’s Steel Legend line is known for its solid build quality and appealing design, and this card continues that tradition. With AMD’s latest RDNA 4 technology, 16GB of VRAM, and a top-notch cooling
review AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D review: A powerhouse for creativity and gaming

AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D review: A powerhouse for creativity and gaming

The Ryzen 9 9950X3D is the latest high-performance processor from AMD, featuring the company’s cutting-edge 3D V-Cache technology. Designed for content creators, power users, and gamers who demand the best, this CPU aims to push the boundaries of desktop computing. But does it fulfill its promises? Is it really the best processor you can find? In this review, I’ll go through my hands-on experience
review ASUS PRIME Radeon RX 9070 XT OC Edition review: 4K gaming for less!

ASUS PRIME Radeon RX 9070 XT OC Edition review: 4K gaming for less!

The ASUS PRIME Radeon RX 9070 XT OC Edition is a brand new graphics card based on AMD’s latest entry into the GPU market. Designed to deliver top-notch 4K gaming performance at a competitive price, and built upon the RDNA 4 architecture, this graphics card brings significant improvements in ray tracing, power efficiency, and cooling compared to its predecessors. Equipped with 16GB of GDDR6
review Realme 14 Pro review: Enhanced durability at a mid-range price

Realme 14 Pro review: Enhanced durability at a mid-range price

The mid-range smartphone market is very competitive, with many manufacturers offering better phones than ever before at reasonable prices. In Europe, as well as in other regions, realme has recently launched their 14 series, which includes the 14 Pro, and the 14 Pro+. These smartphones pack new hardware, slightly larger displays, an IP69 rating for dust and water resistance, and some surprising changes to
review ASUS ROG Strix B850-F Gaming WiFi review: Good performance for a bit less money!

ASUS ROG Strix B850-F Gaming WiFi review: Good performance for a bit less money!

Designed for gamers, the ASUS ROG Strix B850-F Gaming WiFi features modern technologies such as PCIe 5.0, support for DDR5 memory, and Wi-Fi 7. At the same time, for a relatively small price, it offers a good-looking design with a splash of RGB and a straightforward, user-friendly layout. In this review, you’ll discover the strengths, weaknesses, and overall experience of using this motherboard in
review TP-Link Archer BE230 review: The Wi-Fi 7 router under 100$!

TP-Link Archer BE230 review: The Wi-Fi 7 router under 100$!

Since I started testing Wi-Fi 7 networking devices, I have been interested in reviewing affordable devices. At first, such devices weren’t available on the market, but things have changed for the better. Today, you can buy Wi-Fi 7 routers that cost less than 100 USD, marking an important milestone in the adoption rate of this wireless networking standard. TP-Link Archer BE230 (or BE3600) is
review ASUS RT-BE92U review: The router for IoT devices

ASUS RT-BE92U review: The router for IoT devices

Smart homes are no longer a futuristic concept but a reality for many people worldwide. In a smart home, many devices require wireless connectivity on the 2.4 GHz frequency band: sensors, surveillance cameras, vacuum cleaners, air purifiers, smart bulbs, smart plugs, and so on. Having a router that offers more bandwidth to IoT devices is an excellent idea in this type of network. Unfortunately,
review ASUS PRIME GeForce RTX 5070 Ti review: Worth upgrading to?

ASUS PRIME GeForce RTX 5070 Ti review: Worth upgrading to?

The ASUS PRIME GeForce RTX 5070 Ti is a new graphics card (GPU) that aims to deliver strong performance without an extreme price. And as you very well know, when choosing a new GPU, you have to be careful about the balance between performance, efficiency, and cost. ASUS PRIME GeForce RTX 5070 Ti comes with NVIDIA’s latest features, like DLSS 4 and improved ray
review ASUS NUC 14 Pro AI review: The future of mini PCs includes AI acceleration

ASUS NUC 14 Pro AI review: The future of mini PCs includes AI acceleration

While Intel stepped back from producing Intel NUCs, ASUS took over the business and continues to innovate in this space, offering powerful and compact solutions for users who need a small PC without sacrificing speed or advanced features. In this review, I’ll be looking at the ASUS NUC 14 Pro AI, a mini PC designed to handle both demanding everyday tasks and specialized artificial
review Garmin Instinct 3 review: Old-school smartwatch for the great outdoors!

Garmin Instinct 3 review: Old-school smartwatch for the great outdoors!

The Garmin Instinct 3 is a rugged, feature-packed smartwatch designed for outdoor enthusiasts and fitness aficionados who need durability, long battery life, and advanced sports tracking capabilities. Building upon the success of its predecessors, this latest iteration introduces an AMOLED display option, improved GPS technology, and a few other changes. While it maintains the signature rugged design that outdoor enthusiasts have come to expect
news AMD & G42 will build a powerful AI computing center in France

AMD & G42 will build a powerful AI computing center in France

France’s president Emmanuel Macron recently announced a total of 109 billion Euros ($112 billion) in private investments in the artificial intelligence (AI) ecosystem. Shortly after, G42, a prominent AI technology group from Abu Dhabi, has also shared that it’s setting up a cutting-edge AI computing center in Grenoble, France. The project, announced at the AI Action Summit in Paris, will help French researchers and
review ASUS ZenScreen Duo OLED MQ149CD review: The dual-screen portable monitor

ASUS ZenScreen Duo OLED MQ149CD review: The dual-screen portable monitor

Recently, I have been testing an intriguing device: the ASUS ZenScreen Duo OLED MQ149CD. It’s a portable dual-screen monitor featuring dual 14-inch OLED panels, each with a resolution of 1920 x 1200 pixels and a 16:10 aspect ratio. Portable and dual-screen? It doesn’t sound plausible, does it? Well, this monitor creates a combined 21-inch workspace, making it an excellent tool for productivity enthusiasts, creatives,
tutorial How to check your iPhone’s battery health, peak performance & optimized charging

How to check your iPhone’s battery health, peak performance & optimized charging

Did you know that your iPhone automatically manages its performance to prevent unexpected shutdowns? This system is known as Peak Performance Capability, and it first made headlines back in late 2017, when it sparked controversy among users and tech experts. Apple responded to the backlash by adding detailed battery health information and controls in iOS 11.3. Today, you can check your battery’s Maximum Capacity,
review Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra review: Small steps forward!

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra review: Small steps forward!

The Galaxy S25 Ultra is Samsung’s most powerful smartphone yet, intending to outmatch everything else in the Android world. Focusing on performance and artificial intelligence (AI), the S25 Ultra refines last year’s model by bringing improvements in aspects such as the processing power, camera system, and software. However, some compromises also have been made, like the loss of Bluetooth connectivity for the S Pen.
article Building a gaming PC with the AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D: What to expect?

Building a gaming PC with the AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D: What to expect?

For the past few weeks, I’ve been building and using a new PC designed to be fast, powerful, and cool. It’s been an exciting experience – from making sure it looks good to testing and managing my daily tasks on it. I had high expectations, and so far, this build has exceeded them. Built with a variety of Corsair, MSI, and AMD hardware, this