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Here a roundup of today's reviews and articles:

Computers: TYAN Transport CX GC68A-B8036 Server Review
CPUs: Intel 12th Gen CPUs, Z690 and DDR5 Preview
Displays: Razer Raptor 27 165 Hz Gaming Monitor Review: Saturated With Quality And Performance
Gaming: AndaSeat Dark Demon gaming chair review: Comfy and capable, Fatal Frame: Maiden of Black Water is a blast from horror's past, Inscryption Review, Riders Republic Review in Progress - A Beautiful Rocky Road, Secretlab Magnus Gaming Desk Review, Voice Of Cards: The Isle Dragon Roars (PS4) Review - Heart of the Cards
Motherboards: ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z690 EXTREME Motherboard Preview, ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z690 HERO Motherboard Preview,  ASUS ROG Z690-I Gaming WiFi Motherboard Preview, Best AMD Motherboards: October 2021, ASUS TUF Gaming Z690-Plus WiFi D4 Motherboard Preview, Z690 AORUS Master Motherboard Preview, Gigabyte Z690 AORUS Pro Motherboard Preview,  Gigabyte Z690 AORUS XTREME Motherboard Preview, MSI MEG Z690 UNIFY Motherboard Preview, MSI MPG Z690 Carbon WiFi Motherboard Preview
Networking: Netgear M4250-10G2F-PoE+ Switch Review
Power: Aresgame AGS850 Power Supply Review: A Misleading 80 PLUS Gold Badge?
Storage: TeamGroup High Endurance V30 SDXC 256GB review
Video: DJI Action 2 review: Is this new modular action cam the GoPro killer? [Video]
Other: How to Overclock A Raspberry Pi Zero 2 W





Computers:

StorageReview: TYAN Transport CX GC68A-B8036 Server Review

The Tyan Transport CX GC68A-B8036 is purpose-built for cloud storage server use cases, and at times, it fills this role well.



TYAN Transport CX GC68A-B8036 Server Review

CPUs:

eTeknix: Intel 12th Gen CPUs, Z690 and DDR5 Preview

Intel is set to launch their new Alder Lake 12th Gen CPUs very soon. While we fully expect these new CPUs to offer the usual gains in performance, theres a lot more riding on this launch than usual. Firstly, these new CPUs are pretty different from the last generation, with the new big.LITTLE design.



Intel 12th Gen CPUs, Z690 and DDR5 Preview | eTeknix

Displays:

Tom's Hardware: Razer Raptor 27 165 Hz Gaming Monitor Review: Saturated With Quality And Performance

A premium display with unique stying and features



Razer Raptor 27 165 Hz Gaming Monitor Review: Saturated With Quality And Performance

Gaming:

Windows Central: AndaSeat Dark Demon gaming chair review: Comfy and capable

Not all chairs need a gimmick. That's AndaSeat's trick with the Dark Demon: It's just a good chair, plain and simple.



AndaSeat Dark Demon gaming chair review: Comfy and capable

Windows Central: Fatal Frame: Maiden of Black Water is a blast from horror's past

Fatal Frame: Maiden of Black Water is getting a second chance thanks to a remastered re-release. But does this once Wii U exclusive still hold up in 2021?



Review: Fatal Frame: Maiden of Black Water is a blast from horror's past

bit-tech.net: Inscryption Review

Welcome challenger. Why not sit down, and play a little game?



Inscryption Review | bit-tech.net

Wccftech: Riders Republic Review in Progress - A Beautiful Rocky Road

Does this follow up to Steep reach new heights? Or is Riders Republic all extreme sports flash and no substance?



Riders Republic Review in Progress - A Beautiful Rocky Road

MMORPG.com: Secretlab Magnus Gaming Desk Review

Finally: a gaming desk that's actually innovative. The Secretlab Magnus, and its magnetic ecosystem, are impressive and expensive. Find out more in our review!

Secretlab Magnus Gaming Desk Review | MMORPG.com

Wccftech: Voice Of Cards: The Isle Dragon Roars (PS4) Review - Heart of the Cards

Yoko Taro's storytelling is laid out on the table in a card-based adventure that'll appeal to tabletop and JRPG fans alike in Voice of Cards.



Voice Of Cards: The Isle Dragon Roars (PS4) Review - Heart of the Cards

Motherboards:

eTeknix: ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z690 EXTREME Motherboard Preview

he Intel Alder Lake CPUs are almost here, and that means a new LGA1700 socket and the new Z690 chipset motherboards are coming too. While around 90 motherboards are hitting the global market for this launch, its unlikely that many of them will be able to keep up with the one in my hands today.



ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z690 EXTREME Motherboard Preview | eTeknix

eTeknix: ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z690 HERO Motherboard Preview

Intel is set to launch their new LGA1700 Alder Lake CPUs, and with that comes the new Z690 chipset on a range of new motherboards. Right at the front of the pack, ASUS has a broad range of new motherboards hitting the market, ranging from their more affordable models, right up to their flagships.



ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z690 HERO Motherboard Preview | eTeknix

eTeknix: ASUS ROG Z690-I Gaming WiFi Motherboard Preview

ASUS and its Republic of Gamers branding have long been a staple for the enthusiast PC market. While theyve got more affordable motherboards under the ASUS banner, their ROG hardware typically focused on more high-end products. Mini-ITX motherboards are few and far between these days, let alone ones that fall into the higher-end part.



ASUS ROG Z690-I Gaming WiFi Motherboard Preview | eTeknix

Anandtech: Best AMD Motherboards: October 2021

The current state of the motherboard market is relatively healthy, with plenty of stock across a wide variety of models and chipsets for users to either upgrade or build a new system. It seems as though the supply of CPUs seems to be holding stable, which has had a positive effect on pricing, such as the Ryzen 9 5950X currently available to buy at Amazon for $746. Although the same cant be said about graphics cards, AMD has a myriad of motherboard chipsets available to help narrow the choice based on both a customers need or budget. With stock starting to filter in on the latest X570S models, albeit not many, its time to see whats hot right now and to give our picks for October 2021 in our latest AMD motherboard buyers guide.



Best AMD Motherboards: October 2021

eTeknix: ASUS TUF Gaming Z690-Plus WiFi D4 Motherboard Preview

ASUS is one of the coolest names in the business, and while their ROG hardware may be a prime choice for the enthusiast PC builder, I must admit, Im more of a fan of the TUF Gaming range. You often get all the features you could possibly need, and the price isnt quite as extreme.



ASUS TUF Gaming Z690-Plus WiFi D4 Motherboard Preview | eTeknix

eTeknix: Gigabyte Z690 AORUS Master Motherboard Preview

There are a lot of Z690 motherboards about to hit the market, and you can bet that Gigabyte will have their name on quite a lot of them. However, while the Gigabyte range of boards will range from affordable to their high-end gaming motherboards, their AORUS branded hardware is truly next-level.



Gigabyte Z690 AORUS Master Motherboard Preview | eTeknix

eTeknix: Gigabyte Z690 AORUS Pro Motherboard Preview

Gigabyte is sure to have a huge range of motherboards for this launch, if not one of the biggest ranges of any brand! While theyll have many more affordable boards available, their AORUS branding is typically reserved for their enthusiast and flagship hardware, and will likely come with big price tags to match.



Gigabyte Z690 AORUS Pro Motherboard Preview | eTeknix

eTeknix: Gigabyte Z690 AORUS XTREME Motherboard Preview

Gigabyte is one of the biggest names around, so its going to come as no surprise to learn theyll have a sizable range of motherboards available for the Z690 launch.



Gigabyte Z690 AORUS XTREME Motherboard Preview | eTeknix

eTeknix: MSI MEG Z690 UNIFY Motherboard Preview

MSI is one of the leading brands for high-end gaming motherboards, so its no surprise that theyre launching quite a few new boards for 12th Gen Alder Lake processors! The new boards will feature the new LGA1700 socket, and come with a wealth of new features that are sure to tempt many to upgrade!



MSI MEG Z690 UNIFY Motherboard Preview | eTeknix

eTeknix: MSI MPG Z690 Carbon WiFi Motherboard Preview

MSI is one of the bigger and best brands in the world for gaming hardware, and it looks like their Z690 range is going to be no exception. With the launch of the new 12th Generation, Intel Alder Lake CPUs are a huge range of new motherboards, which come with the latest LGA1700 socket.



MSI MPG Z690 Carbon WiFi Motherboard Preview | eTeknix

Networking:

StorageReview: Netgear M4250-10G2F-PoE+ Switch Review

The Netgear M4250 series network switches focus on the professional audio and video industry who need audio video over IP solutions. 



Netgear M4250-10G2F-PoE+ Switch Review

Power:

Tom's Hardware: Aresgame AGS850 Power Supply Review: A Misleading 80 PLUS Gold Badge?

A mediocre product.



Aresgame AGS850 Power Supply Review: A Misleading 80 PLUS Gold Badge?

Storage:

The Guru of 3D: TeamGroup High Endurance V30 SDXC 256GB review

We review the TeamGroup High Endurance V30 SDXC Micro SD card. It's not your average SDXC storage card, this little fracker can read at 100 MB/sec and write at 30 MB/sec, making it a fast and affor...

TeamGroup High Endurance V30 SDXC 256GB review

Video:

9to5Toys: DJI Action 2 review: Is this new modular action cam the GoPro killer? [Video]

With a modular magnetic design, the DJI Action 2 camera is a fresh take on the action cam with a huge assortment of mounting accessories.



DJI Action 2 review: Is this new modular action cam the GoPro killer? [Video]

Other:

Tom's Hardware: How to Overclock A Raspberry Pi Zero 2 W

The latest Raspberry Pi overclocked for the best possible performance.



How to Overclock A Raspberry Pi Zero 2 W