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Here a roundup of today's reviews and articles:

Audio: FiiO FD3 In-Ear Monitors + New K3 Desktop DAC/Amp Review
Casing: Fractal Design Torrent Black RGB TG Light Tint Review, Fractal Design Torrent Case Review, Fractal Design Torrent High Airflow Case Review, Fractal Design Torrent PC Case Review, Fractal Design Torrent, Fractal Design Torrent Review: Totally Different, Totally Cool, Fractal Torrent Review, Fractal Torrent RGB High Airflow Case Review, Check out the new Torrent from Fractal Design, Fractal Design Torrent Chassis Review
Computers: HP ZBook Studio G8 Review, Finally A New SBC! Quartz64 8GB Ram First Look
Cooling: OCC checks out the new Prisma AL-18 PWM ARGB 180mm fans
Displays: Eve Spectrum 4K Gaming Monitor Review : HDMI 2.1 + 4K 144Hz
Gaming: Twelve Minutes review: A game that feels like an eternity, Unleash your inner manchild - BeamNG.drive police chases
Graphics Cards: NVIDIA RTX A5000 Review - How good is the successor of the Quadro RTX 5000?
Input: Building a Keyboard 4: Epomaker GK61XS, Akko Carbon Retro Keycaps, Kailh BOX Switches, Cooler Master MM711 Mouse Review, Razer Huntsman V2 Analog Review, ASUS ROG GLADIUS III Gaming Mouse Review
Mobile: Google Pixel 5a vs iPhone 12 - Pixel ISN'T Dead!
Power: Fractal Ion+2 Platinum 660W Power Supply Review, SilverStone Nightjar NJ700 700W Fanless Power Supply Review, OCC checks out the new Ion+ 2 860W Power Supply from Fractal Design
Storage: SanDisk Extreme PRO and Crucial X6 4TB Portable SSDs Review: Contrasting High-Capacity Storage Options





Audio:

TechPowerUp: FiiO FD3 In-Ear Monitors + New K3 Desktop DAC/Amp Review

We have a two-in-one from FiiO as we look at the recently launched FD3 in-ear monitors and New K3 desktop USB DAC/amplifier. The FD3 uses a single dynamic driver for each channel and has a lot of trickle-down tech from the more expensive FD5. The New K3 updates the DAC with higher SNR and lower distortion, too.



FiiO FD3 In-Ear Monitors + New K3 Desktop DAC/Amp Review

Casing:

TechPowerUp: Fractal Design Torrent Black RGB TG Light Tint Review

The Fractal Design Torrent is an all-new chassis with a unique internal layout and the ability to easily hold even the largest air coolers out there. Add plenty of space for custom loops and five intake fans, two of which are 180 mm, and the Torrent could be the breeze of fresh air Fractal Design needs.



Fractal Design Torrent Black RGB TG Light Tint Review

ThinkComputers: Fractal Design Torrent Case Review

That is why Fractal Design is launching their Torrent PC case today. The whole idea of the Torrent is to provide the highest possible airflow out-of-the-box with support for high-end hardware.



Fractal Design Torrent Case Review

ThinkComputers: Fractal Design Torrent High Airflow Case Review

In this review we will be looking at the Fractal Design Torrent. As the name suggests the case is designed to deliver a strong and fast moving “torrent” of air though the chassis to ensure that everything inside is adequately cooled.



Fractal Design Torrent High Airflow Case Review

eTeknix: Fractal Design Torrent PC Case Review

Fractal Design is one of the best-known PC case designs in the world. While they may have some more affordable models under their banner, theyre certainly better known for their flagship cases, which often set market trends with their unique designs.



Fractal Design Torrent PC Case Review | eTeknix

Hexus: Fractal Design Torrent

All-in on airflow.



Fractal Design Torrent

Tom's Hardware: Fractal Design Torrent Review: Totally Different, Totally Cool

Is there such a thing as too much airflow?



Fractal Design Torrent Review: Totally Different, Totally Cool

Vortez: Fractal Torrent Review

Fractal's Torrent is available in an assortment of different versions to suit individual tastes, we'll be checking out the TG White - Clear Tint model. As part of today's review, we've also included two other Fractal products which also launch release today: Ion+ 2 Platinum 860W PSU and Prisma AL-180 PWM ARGB cooling fans and by all accounts, this is a killer combination.



Fractal Torrent Review - Introduction

PC Perspective: Fractal Torrent RGB High Airflow Case Review

Fractal Torrent RGB High Airflow Case Review The Torrent is a high-performance PC case designed entirely around the objective of delivering the highest



Fractal Torrent RGB High Airflow Case Review - PC Perspective

OCC: Check out the new Torrent from Fractal Design

Chris takes his usual deep dive into the Torrent. This case is all about moving air, and that is exactly what it does. 



Check out the new Torrent from Fractal Design!

PCTestBench: Fractal Design Torrent Chassis Review

If absurd amounts of airflow are something you crave, A builder-friendly chassis is what you need, Fractal's Torrent is your new go-to case.



Fractal Design Torrent Chassis Review | PCTestBench

Computers:

StorageReview: HP ZBook Studio G8 Review

The ZBook Studio G8 is one of the new models from the recently refreshed…



HP ZBook Studio G8 Review

ETA Prime: Finally A New SBC! Quartz64 8GB Ram First Look

We Finally Have a new Single Board Computer in 2021 but is it any good? Let's Find outIn this video, we take a look at the all-new Pine64 Quartz64 Modle A



Finally A New SBC! Quartz64 8GB Ram First Look

Cooling:

OCC: OCC checks out the new Prisma AL-18 PWM ARGB 180mm fans

180mm fans? What??? YES! They may not be mainstream - yet, but still these fans have some serious potential!



OCC checks out the new Prisma AL-18 PWM ARGB 180mm fans!

Displays:

TweakTown: Eve Spectrum 4K Gaming Monitor Review : HDMI 2.1 + 4K 144Hz

Eve Spectrum (ES07D03) promises it all: 4K 144Hz + 1ms response time + HDMI 2.1 for your Xbox Series X or PlayStation 5, too.



Eve Spectrum 4K Gaming Monitor Review : HDMI 2.1 + 4K 144Hz

Gaming:

Windows Central: Twelve Minutes review: A game that feels like an eternity

Twelve Minutes, the latest Annapurna Interactive game, seems like a new classic on paper. However, while it manages to tick all the boxes, there's something missing in the execution.



Twelve Minutes review: A game that feels like an eternity

Dedoimedo: Unleash your inner manchild - BeamNG.drive police chases

Silly review of police chase action in BeamNG.drive, a soft physics car simulator, focusing on spectacular movie-like maneuvers and speed, slow-motion crashes, and other crazy things

Unleash your inner manchild - BeamNG.drive police chases

Graphics Cards:

IgorsLAB: NVIDIA RTX A5000 Review - How good is the successor of the Quadro RTX 5000?

With the NVIDIA RTX A5000, I have a workstation graphics card in review today that should not only easily replace its predecessor, the Quadro RTX 5000, but can even beat the Quadro RTX 6000 in some areas. Plus, of course, the new features Ampere offers over Turing, as well as various tweaks that NVIDIA says make it more than just a more efficient replacement. This is exactly why I’ll be testing the RTX A5000 in a variety of workloads, not just pure raster graphics.



NVIDIA RTX A5000 Review - How good is the successor of the Quadro RTX 5000?

Input:

TechPowerUp: Building a Keyboard 4: Epomaker GK61XS, Akko Carbon Retro Keycaps, Kailh BOX Switches

Join me as we build a keyboard again! Today, we use a 60% case made out of real wood from Epomaker and pair it with Akko's ASA profile Carbon Retro PBT keycap set. I also cover in detail my personal favorite mechanical switch design by going over five different Kailh BOX switches.



Building a Keyboard 4: Epomaker GK61XS, Akko Carbon Retro Keycaps, Kailh BOX Switches

MMORPG.com: Cooler Master MM711 Mouse Review

Does the Cooler Master MM711 hold up as a reliable yet simplified gaming mouse? Find out in our review.

Cooler Master MM711 Mouse Review | MMORPG.com

Vortez: Razer Huntsman V2 Analog Review 

Razer's premium mechanical keyboard gains their analog optical switch design, but with optical switches now commonplace does the additional twist of analog feedback add much to the mixture?



Razer Huntsman V2 Analog Review - Introduction

EnosTech.com: ASUS ROG GLADIUS III Gaming Mouse Review

The ASUS ROG GLADIUS III is an ambidextrous mouse that offers a 26,000 DPI sensory, easily replaceable mechanical switches and much more.



ASUS ROG GLADIUS III Gaming Mouse Review - EnosTech.com

Mobile:

Max Tech: Google Pixel 5a vs iPhone 12 - Pixel ISN'T Dead!

Google is making a massive comeback with their Pixel 5a, fixing a bunch of the issues of the past and making a very compelling phone for the $450 price



Google Pixel 5a vs iPhone 12 - Pixel ISN'T Dead!

Power:

eTeknix: Fractal Ion+2 Platinum 660W Power Supply Review

We at eTeknix review the newly released Fractal Ion+2 Platinum 660W. A fully modular power supply offering high levels of efficiency and functionality!



Fractal Ion+2 Platinum 660W Power Supply Review | eTeknix

The FPS Review: SilverStone Nightjar NJ700 700W Fanless Power Supply Review

Are you looking for a robust, silent, well-made PSU with efficiency, look no further than the SilverStone Nightjar NJ700 700W Fanless Power Supply.



SilverStone Nightjar NJ700 700W Fanless Power Supply Review - The FPS Review

OCC: OCC checks out the new Ion+ 2 860W Power Supply from Fractal Design

Chris checks out Fractal Design's latest PSU, the Ion+2 Platinum 860W. See if it is right for your system, whether you are looking for an upgrade or starting...



OCC checks out the new Ion+ 2 860W Power Supply from Fractal Design!

Storage:

Anandtech: SanDisk Extreme PRO and Crucial X6 4TB Portable SSDs Review: Contrasting High-Capacity Storage Options

The portable SSD market has been steadily expanding thanks to the increasing digital footprint of consumers. Technological advancements such as 3D NAND with high layer counts and the emergence of QLC have enabled SSD capacities to increase substantially over the last few years. And with those economies of scale kicking in, multiple vendors are finally able to offer consumer-focused flash-based storage devices in capacities up to 4TB.



SanDisk Extreme PRO and Crucial X6 4TB Portable SSDs Review: Contrasting High-Capacity Storage Options