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Here a roundup of today's reviews and articles:

Computers: MSI GP66 Leopard Review: Subtle Powerhouse
Gaming: Ys IX: Monstrum Nox Review - The Night Is Dark And Full Of Terrors
Input: EVGA Z15 RGB Mechanical Gaming Keyboard Review, Razer Huntsman V2 Analog Keyboard Review - A Feather Touch
Motherboards: The Ultimate Z590 Motherboard Guide
Networking: 2 PCs, 1 Desk, 0 Chaos - Level1Techs DisplayPort 1.4 Dual-Monitor KVM Switch | Usability Test, QNAP QHora-301W SMB Router Review
Speakers: HomePod Mini 3 Month Review - Should you Buy an Echo?
Storage: Intel 670p 2TB M.2 NVMe SSD Review, The Intel SSD 670p (2TB) Review: Improving QLC, But Crazy Pricing?!?, Intel SSD 670p 2TB SSD Review, Intel SSD 670p M.2 NVMe SSD Review: Scaling QLC to New Heights, Intel SSD 670p Review (QLC), Patriot Viper VP4100 PCIe 4.0 NVMe Solid State Drive Review, Silicon Power UD70 PCIe Gen3x4 M.2 2280 1TB SSD Review, Intel SSD 670p Review: Snappy, Budget-Friendly NVMe Storage
Video: AverMedia PW315 Webcam Review: Awkward Middle Child
Other: Quntis Screenbar Laptop Lamp review: Keep your keys illuminated





Computers:

Tom's Hardware: MSI GP66 Leopard Review: Subtle Powerhouse

Looks like work, feels like play.



MSI GP66 Leopard Review: Subtle Powerhouse

Gaming:

Wccftech: Ys IX: Monstrum Nox Review - The Night Is Dark And Full Of Terrors

Ys IX: Monstrum Nox takes the formula introduced by Lacrimosa of Dana and refines it to new heights.



Ys IX: Monstrum Nox Review - The Night Is Dark And Full Of Terrors

Input:

FunkyKit: EVGA Z15 RGB Mechanical Gaming Keyboard Review

Introducing the EVGA Z15  Mechanical Gaming Keyboards, utilizing up to a 4,000Hz report rate and removable optical switches.



EVGA Z15 RGB Mechanical Gaming Keyboard Review - FunkyKit

Wccftech: Razer Huntsman V2 Analog Keyboard Review - A Feather Touch

The Razer Huntsman V2 Analog Keyboard offers an unprecedented level of control paired with Razer's impressive optical switches.



Razer Huntsman V2 Analog Keyboard Review - A Feather Touch

Motherboards:

eTeknix: The Ultimate Z590 Motherboard Guide

While the PC hardware marker has seen many wins and losses throughout 2020, 2021 looks set to be a big year for Intel, with the launch of their next-generation processors and their new Z590 motherboards… and maybe even a graphics card or two!

While it’s uncommon for Intel, Z490 and Z590 motherboards will be forwards and backwards compatible with the Comet Lake CPUs already on the market, and likewise with the Rocket Lake CPUs that are on the way. However, Z590 is primed to support their latest Rocket Lake processors and no doubt offer the best performance possible from their flagship i9-11900K.



The Ultimate Z590 Motherboard Guide | eTeknix

Networking:

IgorsLAB: 2 PCs, 1 Desk, 0 Chaos - Level1Techs DisplayPort 1.4 Dual-Monitor KVM Switch | Usability Test

Anyone who spends a lot of time in a home office knows the dilemma: one computer for work, one computer for private use, both with monitors and peripherals, but



2 PCs, 1 Desk, 0 Chaos - Level1Techs DisplayPort 1.4 Dual-Monitor KVM Switch | Usability Test

TweakTown: QNAP QHora-301W SMB Router Review

QNAP delivers one of the best hardware platforms we have seen in a Wi-Fi 6 router with QHora. Join us as we test it out.



QNAP QHora-301W SMB Router Review

Speakers:

Max Tech: HomePod Mini 3 Month Review - Should you Buy an Echo?

Our Long-Term Real-World Review of the HomePod Mini and how it Compares to the Original HomePod!



HomePod Mini 3 Month Review - Should you Buy an Echo?

Video:

Tom's Hardware: AverMedia PW315 Webcam Review: Awkward Middle Child

The AverMedia PW315 strikes a balance between affordability and premium features, but doesn’t exceed at either.



AverMedia PW315 Webcam Review: Awkward Middle Child

Storage:

ServeTheHome: Intel 670p 2TB M.2 NVMe SSD Review

In our Intel 670p review, we see how this 2TB M.2 NVMe SSD performs and discuss where it stands in the modern SSD stack



Intel 670p 2TB M.2 NVMe SSD Review | ServeTheHome

Anandtech: The Intel SSD 670p (2TB) Review: Improving QLC, But Crazy Pricing?!?

Intels third generation QLC SSD delivers much-needed performance improvements due to its new 144-layer 3D QLC NAND and a new low-cost SSD controller from Silicon Motion.



The Intel SSD 670p (2TB) Review: Improving QLC, But Crazy Pricing?!?

Legit Reviews: Intel SSD 670p 2TB SSD Review

Intel announced the 670p NVMe SSD series back in December 2020 and starting today it will be available to purchase. The Intel SSD 670p is a PCIe Gen3 NVMe SSD series that uses the company’s latest 144-layer QLC NAND Flash memory paired with an SMI SM2265 controller. The original Intel SSD 660p series used 64-layer QLC NAND and the Intel SSD 665p series used 96-layer QLC NAND.



Intel SSD 670p 2TB SSD Review - Legit Reviews

Tom's Hardware: Intel SSD 670p M.2 NVMe SSD Review: Scaling QLC to New Heights

144 layers of QLC flash



Intel SSD 670p M.2 NVMe SSD Review: Scaling QLC to New Heights

StorageReview.com: Intel SSD 670p Review (QLC)

Intel expands its QLC SSD line again with the Intel SSD 670p. This M.2 SSD leverages 144-Layer QLC NAND and an improved dynamic cache



Intel SSD 670p Review (QLC) | StorageReview.com

ThinkComputers: Patriot Viper VP4100 PCIe 4.0 NVMe Solid State Drive Review

Today we will be taking a look at Patriot's Viper VP4100 drive which is based of the Phison E16 controller and Toshiba 96-layer 3D TLC NAND, offering read and write speeds of 5000 MB/s and 4400 MB/s respectively. Is this the Gen4 drive for you? Read on as we find out!



Patriot Viper VP4100 PCIe 4.0 NVMe Solid State Drive Review

Mad Shrimps: Silicon Power UD70 PCIe Gen3x4 M.2 2280 1TB SSD Review

The UD70 mainstream SSD from Silicon Power is QLC-based but also uses DRAM caching and a Phison PS5012-E12S-32 controller, succeeding to keep writing speeds over 100MB/s after the SLC pseudo-cache has been fully occupied. With the SLC cache emptied, it can reach the rated speeds without any issues...

[M] [M] Silicon Power UD70 PCIe Gen3x4 M.2 2280 1TB SSD Review

HotHardware: Intel SSD 670p Review: Snappy, Budget-Friendly NVMe Storage

Intel's latest family of solid state drives feature the company's latest 144-layer QLC NAND flash memory and significantly increased endurance.



Intel SSD 670p Review: Snappy, Budget-Friendly NVMe Storage

Other:

Windows Central: Quntis Screenbar Laptop Lamp review: Keep your keys illuminated

The Quntis Screenbar Laptop Light is an excellent solution if you need to light up your laptop keyboard at night and backlit keys just aren't cutting it. Here's our full review.



Quntis Screenbar Laptop Lamp review: Keep your keys illuminated