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Logitech G MX518 (Legendary)

TechPowerUp review the Logitech G MX518 (Legendary) mouse, which earns an "editors choice" award:

The Logitech MX518 is a mouse that doesn't need an introduction if you have been an avid PC gamer for some time. If not, here's some trivia for you: The series first showed up in 2002 with the debuting MX500 model, which can be considered as the grandpa of this line of Logitech gaming mice. It was very successful, but only its third iteration, the MX518, became an absolute legend. I'm sure many readers still use their original MX518 to this day. It was made to last, and it did last for many years. It had two more direct successors in the G400 and G400s, but the latter was discontinued after the G402 first showed up. Needless to say, many people were upset since the G402 was way different in terms of ergonomics, which had it provide an entirely different feel. Logitech realized this—better late than never—and the G MX518 (or MX518 Legendary) was born. It features exactly the same shape as the original models, but uses Logitech's flagship HERO sensor, which is capable of 16,000 CPI resolution, a 1000 Hz refresh rate, and self-calibrating lift-off distance. The cable, mouse feet, and some surface materials also got updated, and the weight is a tad lower than on previous iterations.
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by Ian, Jun 24, 2019

ASRock Z390 Steel Legend

Guru3D take a look at the ASRock Z390 Steel Legend motherboard, compatible with 8th or 9th Gen Intel processors:

The Steel Legend series is similar to what ASUS is doing with TUF. ASRock has opted for extensive cooling of the motherboard with associated controllable LED lighting. The top pcie x16 slot is additionally protected with a steel bar. The motherboard comes with more expensive Nichicon 12K Black capacitors that in theory should last longer. There are two full m.2 expansion options on the PCB as well as six sata 6 Gb/s ports available. For the audio, a Realtek ALC1200 chip was chosen. The network is provided by a single Intel I219V. The Z390 Steel Legend from ASRock is a distinct motherboard.
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by Ian, Jun 19, 2019

Ryzen 5 1600 vs. Core i5-7600K

Tech Spot have published an article looking at how the Ryzen 5 1600 compares with the Core i5-7600K two years after their initial launch. Here's a snippet:

This is a comparison we've been wanting to put together for some time. With Computex 2019 out of the way and the full confirmation of 3rd-gen Ryzen, before that hits us here's an updated comparison between the Ryzen 5 1600 and Core i5-7600K. It’s time to see which processor offers gamers the best performance in 2019.

When the R5 1600 was first released, you could easily argue in favor of the 7600K as the better gaming CPU. The vast majority of games performed better on the Core i5-7600K and often much faster in what we considered older games at the time. However, for newly released 2017 games they were more evenly matched and in a few core-heavy titles such as Ashes of the Singularity, the Ryzen CPU was a little faster or in Battlefield 1 it was overall more consistent.
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by Becky, Jun 10, 2019

Audioengine A2+ Wireless Computer Speakers

Tech Power Up have reviewed the Audioengine A2+ Wireless Computer Speakers, and here's a snippet:

Audioengine is known for their active speakers in different varieties. Over the past couple of years, their smaller desktop-oriented speaker setups have gained a lot of popularity, and with the release of the A2+ Wireless, they are sure to build on that. The A2+ Wireless is based on the design of the first A2 and adds Bluetooth connectivity. On top of that, they also have USB-in, so you can access the internal DAC with a cable if you have a stationary setup. You also get a set of RCA inputs, which is convenient in some setups.

Also available for the A2 design are the DS1 desktop stands which helps you get monitors pointed correctly in a desktop setup.
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by Becky, Jun 7, 2019

Corsair RM Series RM650 Power Supply

eTeknix have reviewed the Corsair RM Series RM650 Power Supply, and here's a snippet:

Featuring an 80 Plus Gold certification and a 10-year guarantee, Corsair has really come out swinging with this power supply. While we have never failed to be impressed with any of their products, we were told (in not so many words) that this would represent a significant release for the company in terms of performance. We can’t wait to find out if that’s true!

Before we continue, we should note that this release represents 3 new products from the updated range. Namely, the 650-watt design (as reviewed here) and two others at 750w and 850w. The review for this particular model, however, is expected to be indicative of the entire range.
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by Becky, May 28, 2019

Corsair K83 Wireless Entertainment Keyboard

NikkTech have reviewed the Corsair K83 Wireless Entertainment Keyboard, and here's a snippet:

The brand new K83 Wireless Entertainment Keyboard by CORSAIR sports quite a few interesting features (and settings) that set it apart from most similar models one can find in the market today. These features include a brushed aluminum top plate, circular touchpad with four-finger gesture support, analogue joystick, four left and right mouse buttons, dedicated media controls (including a volume control roller), white LED illumination for its keys with 3 brightness levels (77 keys in total / 73% form factor), 20-key rollover (USB), 128-bit AES signal encryption, 1000MHz polling rate, several different connectivity options (Bluetooth v4.2, 2.4GHz and USB) and a 2070mAh rechargeable lithium-ion polymer battery pack which can provide up to 40 hours of life to the keyboard (with backlight turned off - up to 18 hours with backlight turned on). Also, as with most products by CORSAIR you can control all available settings and features of the K83 Wireless from within their iCUE software.
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by Becky, May 22, 2019

Razer Hammerhead Duo In-ear Headset

Mad Shrimps have reviewed the Razer Hammerhead Duo In-ear Headset, and here's a snippet:

After connecting the headset to our DELL Inspiron 7577 laptop combo jack, we tested the headset with different YouTube content, light gaming and some TV shows: thanks to the dual driver implementation, we are clearly seeing a better bass representation and very clear highs, which is a notable improvement over the previously tested models.
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by Becky, May 17, 2019

Crucial BX500 960GB SSD Drive

Hardware Asylum have reviewed the Crucial BX500 960GB SSD Drive, and here's a snippet:

In this review we’ll be looking at the Crucial BX500 960GB SSD. (CT960BX500SSD1). We have looked at this drive series before with the BX300 and are happy to see the latest upgrade. On the surface the new BX500 is very similar to the previous version. It doesn’t have the the security features found on the MX line and is really designed for down market applications. However, one major difference with this particular drive is the use of the new 96-Layer 3D NAND technology. The memory is essentially the same at the previous first generatoin 64-Layer 3D NAND with the added benefit higher density across the individual chips.
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by Becky, May 16, 2019

Gigabyte Z390 Aorus Xtreme

Hardware Heaven have reviewed the Gigabyte Z390 Aorus Xtreme motherboard, and here's a snippet:

The Gigabyte Z390 Aorus Extreme is one of the most expensive motherboards that you can buy for an Intel Z390 system. It’ll set you back a vast $550 in the US and £500 in the UK – which makes it more expensive than many of the processors, GPUs and other components that you may end up installing into a build. Can it possibly be worth so much? Read our Gigabyte Z390 Aorus Xtreme review to find out.
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by Becky, May 11, 2019

Corsair IronClaw RGB Wireless Mouse

Kit Guru have reviewed the Corsair IronClaw RGB Wireless Mouse, and here's a snippet:

Earlier this year Corsair released the IronClaw RGB gaming mouse, and at the time we said it was a great option if you want a larger, ergonomic design. The new IronClaw RGB Wireless takes that same core design but does away with the braided cable, in favour of not only a Bluetooth connection but also Corsair’s 2.4GHz Slipstream wireless technology. Coming in £15 more expensive than its wired counterpart, the new IronClaw RGB Wireless is available for £69.95, but does the overall package justify that higher price?
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by Becky, May 1, 2019

Latest Threads

Logitech G MX518 (Legendary)
Ian posted Jun 24, 2019
ASRock Z390 Steel Legend
Ian posted Jun 19, 2019
Ryzen 5 1600 vs. Core i5-7600K
Becky posted Jun 10, 2019
Audioengine A2+ Wireless Computer Speakers
Becky posted Jun 7, 2019
Corsair RM Series RM650 Power Supply
Becky posted May 28, 2019
Corsair K83 Wireless Entertainment Keyboard
Becky posted May 22, 2019
Razer Hammerhead Duo In-ear Headset
Becky posted May 17, 2019
Crucial BX500 960GB SSD Drive
Becky posted May 16, 2019
Gigabyte Z390 Aorus Xtreme
Becky posted May 11, 2019
Corsair IronClaw RGB Wireless Mouse
Becky posted May 1, 2019

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