Here a roundup of today's reviews and articles:
Audio: EarMen Sparrow Portable DAC/Amp Review
Computers: Lenovo ThinkPad P15 Gen 2 Review, MSI Creator Z16 A11UET Review
Gaming: The Big Con is a vibrant and touching blast from the past, Far Cry 6 is a serious story wrapped in a wild open world, Not So MMO: Far Cry 6 Preview, Quake Remastered (PC)
Graphics Cards: Adrenalin Software 21.8.2 Driver Performance Analysis
Headphones: Razer Barracuda X & Lucidsound LS15P Wireless Gaming Headset Review – Less is More
Input: Cougar AirBlader Gaming Mouse Review, EVGA X15 MMO and EVGA X20 Wireless Mouse Two-in-One Review, The EVGA Z12 Gaming Keyboard Review - A Great Affordable Alternative, EVGA Z12 Gaming Keyboard, X20 And X15 Mice Review: Value-Priced Arsenal, JWK Lubed Linear Switch Review, SPC Gear GEM Plus Review
Memory: Patriot Viper Elite II DDR4-4000 32GB Memory Kit Review
Motherboards: Asus ProArt B550 Creator Review: Designed for Pros, Works for Joes
Storage: Plextor M10P 2TB SSD Review - New Performance Leader
Other: ECOVACS DEEBOT N8 PRO+ Robot Vacuum Cleaner Review, Pimoroni Plasma 2040 Review: Super Bright, Super Easy
Audio:
TechPowerUp: EarMen Sparrow Portable DAC/Amp Review
EarMen, a new brand from an established audio source company, focuses on portable audio, and the EarMen Sparrow is an ultra-portable DAC/amp with a flagship ESS Sabre ES9281PRO SoC that allows for high-res output as well as native MQA rendering on phones and PCs alike.
EarMen Sparrow Portable DAC/Amp Review
Computers:
StorageReview: Lenovo ThinkPad P15 Gen 2 Review
Updates to the Lenovo ThinkPad P15 Gen 2 include NVIDIA’s new Ampere-powered graphics, 3200MHz memory, PCIe Gen4 storage options, a multi...
Lenovo ThinkPad P15 Gen 2 Review
Vortez: MSI Creator Z16 A11UET Review
Designed specifically for content creators and professionals, Creator Z16 A11UET laptop features the Intel Core i9-11900H, 32GB DDR4 and the RTX 3060.
MSI Creator Z16 A11UET Review - Introduction
Gaming:
Windows Central: The Big Con is a vibrant and touching blast from the past
The Big Con is a '90s-inspired adventure title about conning your way across the country. Here's why this charming game is totally worth your time.
Review: The Big Con is a vibrant and touching blast from the past
Windows Central: Far Cry 6 is a serious story wrapped in a wild open world
We got a sneak preview of the upcoming Far Cry 6, and the gameplay looks like it'll be more of the open-world action we've come to expect from the series. It looks and feels like lots of other games in the series, for better and for worse.
Preview: Far Cry 6 is a serious story wrapped in a wild open world
MMORPG.com: Not So MMO: Far Cry 6 Preview
Far Cry 6 is gearing up for its release this October and we had the chance to go hands on with the first person shooter. Co-op is coming to Far Cry, giving players a whole new way to experience the iconic playground, all the whileworking towards stopping Anton Castillo from brutally subjugating his people. How does the experience stack up thus far?
Not So MMO: Far Cry 6 Preview | MMORPG.com
Hexus: Quake Remastered (PC)
A classic, updated.
Quake Remastered (PC)
Graphics Cards:
BabelTechReviews: Adrenalin Software 21.8.2 Driver Performance Analysis
Adrenalin Software 21.8.2 driver performance analysis with an AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT (Reference) benching 23 PC games, including Myst (2021).
Adrenalin Software 21.8.2 Driver Performance Analysis
Headphones:
Wccftech: Razer Barracuda X & Lucidsound LS15P Wireless Gaming Headset Review – Less is More
In this gaming hardware review we put Razer's new multi-platform wireless headset, the Barracuda X, and Lucidsound's LS15P to the test.
Razer Barracuda X & Lucidsound LS15P Wireless Gaming Headset Review – Less is More
Input:
FunkyKit: Cougar AirBlader Gaming Mouse Review
For the ultimately dexterous control experience, AIRBLADER was born to make it real. By the rule form follows function.
Cougar AirBlader Gaming Mouse Review - FunkyKit
BabelTechReviews: EVGA X15 MMO and EVGA X20 Wireless Mouse Two-in-One Review
EVGA X15 MMO and EVGA X20 Wireless Mouse Two-in-One Review – EVGA's Strong Case for the PC Gamer
EVGA X15 MMO and EVGA X20 Wireless Mouse Two-in-One Review
BabelTechReviews: The EVGA Z12 Gaming Keyboard Review - A Great Affordable Alternative
The Z12 keyboard offers an incredible value at an introductory $24.99 price at launch (normally $49.99 after the launch window) with full RGB backlighting, 5 programmable Macro Keys, Dedicated Media Keys, and full IP32 Water resistance.
The EVGA Z12 Gaming Keyboard Review - A Great Affordable Alternative
HotHardware: EVGA Z12 Gaming Keyboard, X20 And X15 Mice Review: Value-Priced Arsenal
EVGA's latest peripheral offerings are reasonably priced options that bring plenty to the table, or rather, to your desk.
EVGA Z12 Gaming Keyboard, X20 And X15 Mice Review: Value-Priced Arsenal
OCC: JWK Lubed Linear Switch Review
A few weeks ago I finally took the time to try lubricating mechanical switches, more specifically the JWK Unlubed Linear switches sold by 1Up Keyboards. These switches are specifically sold unlubed so customers can lubricate them with their preferred lubricant, amount, and method. Being the first time I have lubricated a batch of switches, I did find myself adapting as I progressed, but that is a separate article. With these switches lubricated, I wanted to spend a good amount of time with them to get a feeling for their lubricated state, treating them like a new switch to review.
JWK Lubed Linear Switch Review
TechPowerUp: SPC Gear GEM Plus Review
Essentially, the ambidextrous SPC Gear GEM+ is a refresh of last year's LIX+. The same shape, but this time without holes, a still low weight of 67 g, new Kailh GM 8.0 switches for the main buttons, and PixArt's latest PAW3370 sensor—all for a highly competitive $44.99.
SPC Gear GEM Plus Review
Memory:
ThinkComputers: Patriot Viper Elite II DDR4-4000 32GB Memory Kit Review
Today we are going to be taking a look at the Viper Elite II PVE2432G400C0K kit which is a 32GB (2x16GB) kit running at 4000 MHz with timings of 20-26-26-46 at 1.4V. Let's take a look!
Patriot Viper Elite II DDR4-4000 32GB Memory Kit Review
Motherboards:
Tom's Hardware: Asus ProArt B550 Creator Review: Designed for Pros, Works for Joes
A good starter board for creators, that also works well for more general users who can make use of Thunderbolt 4 and fast Ethernet.
Asus ProArt B550 Creator Review: Designed for Pros, Works for Joes
Storage:
TweakTown: Plextor M10P 2TB SSD Review - New Performance Leader
We haven't heard a word from Plextor for two years, but they are back now and bringing some serious firepower to the battlefield.
Plextor M10P 2TB SSD Review - New Performance Leader
Other:
NikKTech: ECOVACS DEEBOT N8 PRO+ Robot Vacuum Cleaner Review
The ECOVACS DEEBOT N8 PRO+ robot vacuum is aimed towards both home and office users looking for a feature rich model with very good suction power and battery life and an automatic dust bin able to store up to 30 days’ worth of dirt.
ECOVACS DEEBOT N8 PRO+ Robot Vacuum Cleaner Review
Tom's Hardware: Pimoroni Plasma 2040 Review: Super Bright, Super Easy
The fastest and simplest way to RGB
Pimoroni Plasma 2040 Review: Super Bright, Super Easy
