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Here a roundup of today's reviews and articles, including Pimp My $6,000 Mac Pro, Intel Planning 14nm Ozark Lake 16-core Processor for Spring 2021, and Half-Life: Alyx review.





Snazzy Labs: Pimp My $6,000 Mac Pro! :sunglasses: I almost ruined it...

We modded Mac Pro. Wheels, RGB LEDs, a custom drive cage, oh, and we used a CIRCULAR SAW!



Pimp My $6,000 Mac Pro! I almost ruined it...

Cases:

TechPowerUp: Aerocool Aero One Eclipse Review - Style and Function for the Masses

The Aerocool Aero One Eclipse is a compact ATX chassis with a cool-looking front and solid build construction. On top of that, it offers four fans and a controller that allows for lighting expansion and motherboard control right out of the box.



Aerocool Aero One Eclipse Review - Style and Function for the Masses

eTeknix: Antec P82 Flow Mid-Tower PC Case Review

There are so many amazing PC cases on the market right now, it’s easier than ever to find one to suit your needs. There are a few things we want from a modern PC case, and the Antec P82 Flow is ticking all the right boxes. A larger tempered glass window on the side, support for everything from big air cooling to custom loop, and built-in PSU shroud to hide all the ugly bits and pieces, they’re all here. About the only thing that it doesn’t have is RGB, but hey, you can always add that in yourself if you really want it.



Antec P82 Flow Mid-Tower PC Case Review | eTeknix

Computers:

eTeknix: MSI Stealth GS66 - The New Ultimate Laptop Specification?

Details have emerged surrounding the new MSI range of laptops and they might be one of the most powerful combinations released!



MSI Stealth GS66 - The New Ultimate Laptop Specification? | eTeknix

Tom's Hardware: Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 Review: AMD Ryzen 9 4900HS Tested

One of the best AMD-based laptops we’ve ever seen.



Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 Review: AMD Ryzen 9 4900HS Tested

CPUs:

IgorsLAB: AMD Ryzen 4000 Mobile CPUs make Intel look old

Yesterday, AMD launched the Ryzen 4000 Mobile CPUs already presented at CES 2020. Some notebooks with the brand new chips are already available for order. Initial tests show the flagship Ryzen 9…



AMD Ryzen 4000 Mobile CPUs make Intel look old | igor'sLAB

TechPowerUp: Intel Planning 14nm "Ozark Lake" 16-core Processor for Spring 2021

TechPowerUp has learned that Intel is planning to bring 16 cores onto the mainstream desktop platform by Spring 2021 by implementing a similar chip-design philosophy as AMD: MCMs. The new "Ozark Lake" processor will pack up to 16 cores and 32 threads by decoupling the "core" and "uncore" components ...



Intel Planning 14nm "Ozark Lake" 16-core Processor for Spring 2021

eTeknix: Leaked Slides Confirm Intel Comet Lake-H Mobile Specifications

Leaked slides have confirmed the specifications from the upcoming Intel Comet Lake-H mobile processors expected to launch on April 2nd.



Leaked Slides Confirm Intel Comet Lake-H Mobile Specifications | eTeknix

der8auer: Now Intel is in (even more) Trouble - AMD RYZEN 4000 Mobile Review (ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14)

der8auer is reviewing the ASUS Zephyrus G14 with AMD RYZEN 4000 Mobile.

Now Intel is in (even more) Trouble - AMD RYZEN 4000 Mobile Review (ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14)

Displays:

Hexus: Asus ROG Strix and TUF 27-inch curved 165Hz monitors detailed

The biggest difference is that the Strix model uses a 1440p panel with VESA DisplayHDR 400.



Asus ROG Strix and TUF 27-inch curved 165Hz monitors detailed

Gaming:

Windows Central: Half-Life: Alyx review — VR's defining shooter is deeper than you think

Half-Life: Alyx is more than just a game; it's at the forefront of the VR gaming space, and it pushes the medium ahead in the most important ways. A killer story, brilliant dialog, immensely detailed graphics, groundbreaking sound design, and environmental interaction that'll leave you spoiled after you complete its 15-hour campaign. Half-Life: Alyx is a masterpiece in every way.



Half-Life: Alyx review — VR's defining shooter is deeper than you think

OverclockersClub: Star Control: Origins - Earth Rising Expansion Review

The Earth Rising Expansion consists of four parts: Aftermath; Return of the Lexites; The Syndicate; and Earth Rises. As the title of the first part suggests, the main events for the expansion do take place after the campaign of the base game, but some content is available during it. For this reason I decided to completely replay Star Control: Origins so I could enjoy any missions, weapons, and ships added to the full experience by the DLC and accessible before truly beginning them. This does mean there are now two review playthroughs covering the base game uploaded, which is something I took advantage of actually. I am also writing the parts' sections of this review after completing the respective part, and thus do not know if any question or concern I may be left with is answered or resolved within the next part.

Star Control: Origins - Earth Rising Expansion Review

Graphics Cards:

Tom's Hardware: ASRock RX 5500 XT Phantom Gaming D Review: Inexpensive, Well-performing

Inexpensive, cool running and performs well



ASRock RX 5500 XT Phantom Gaming D Review: Inexpensive, Well-performing

Input:

ThinkComputers: Glorious PC Gaming Race Model D Gaming Mouse Review

While the Model O is an ambidextrous mouse, the Glorious PC Gaming Race Model D is a right-handed ergonomic mouse. Just like the Model O this mouse is designed to be lightweight, weighing in at only 68g. It features the PixART PMW3360 optical sensor, OMRON switches, Glorious's Ascend cord and G-Skates, and of course RGB lighting.



Glorious PC Gaming Race Model D Gaming Mouse Review

Memory:

TweakTown: TEAM T-Force XTREEM ARGB DDR4-3600 16GB Dual-Channel Memory Kit Review

TEAM's T-Force XTREEM ARGB DDR4 16GB dual-channel RAM kit rated at 3600MHz gets put through its paces.



TEAM T-Force XTREEM ARGB DDR4-3600 16GB Dual-Channel Memory Kit Review

Mobile:

9to5Mac: This adapter turns standard CarPlay into Wireless CarPlay, and somehow it actually works

A few years ago my wife and I purchased two new Hondas. My Civic came with Apple CarPlay, but her HR-V had a basic entertainment system. We were both used to driving with CarPlay by then, so we upgraded her system with an Alpine unit with Wireless CarPlay. I really wanted Wireless CarPlay, but replacing …



Review: This adapter turns standard CarPlay into Wireless CarPlay, and somehow it actually works - 9to5Mac

Motherboards:

Anandtech: Best Motherboards: Q1 2020

Catching up on the state of motherboards for the quarter, the first part of 2020 has been very quiet. Overall, only a handful of new motherboards have been released, and none of which are particularly notable, as motherboard launches are increasingly centered around new platform launches from Intel/AMD. Which isnt to say that Q1 has been a complete snooze; we did see the Threadripper 3990X launch, but those motherboards were already in the market.



Best Motherboards: Q1 2020

Power:

MakeUseOf: Maxoak Bluetti 1500Wh Backup Solar Generator Review: Be Ready for Anything

The Maxoak Bluetti 1500Wh is an affordable all-round great performing backup battery that stores an epic amount of energy. Combine with a solar panel or two (cable included) for complete electrical resiliency.



Maxoak Bluetti 1500Wh Backup Solar Generator Review: Be Ready for Anything

Servers:

ServerTheHome: HPE ProLiant MicroServer Gen10 Plus Ultimate Customization Guide

Our ultimate customization guide for the HPE ProLiant MicroServer Gen10 Plus where we show what can be done with CPUs, memory, storage, NICs, and iLO



HPE ProLiant MicroServer Gen10 Plus Ultimate Customization Guide

Storage:

MMORPG.com: WD Black P50 Review: Fast but Expensive

Are you in the market for a cutting edge external SSD? With speeds up to 2,000 MB/s, the WD Black P50 may be the drive for you.

WD Black P50 Review: Fast but Expensive

Video:

Windows Central: Elgato's Multi Mount should be in every streaming setup

This is the Elgato Multi Mount and it's basically a metal pole that you fix to your desk. But it's so much more than that, and it should be at the heart of any streamers arsenal. Here's what it's all about.



Review: Elgato's Multi Mount should be in every streaming setup