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Latest reviews

NZXT's refreshed H9 Flow RGB+ is the best PC case I've used
By Cale Hunt published
Hardware NZXT refreshed its H9 Flow RGB+ for 2025, and I was able to build my gaming PC inside ahead of launch. It's an impressive case made for enthusiasts, and it's easy to recommend.

Nacon Xbox 'Revolution X Unlimited Controller' review
By Jez Corden published
Xbox The "NACON Revolution X Unlimited" is a solid Xbox gamepad incorporating Hall Effect sticks, various customization options, and a bright and responsive LCD configuration screen.

Lenovo LOQ Tower (Gen 9) review: The most affordable, but not the best value
By Zachary Boddy published
Review The Lenovo LOQ Tower (Gen 9) is Lenovo's most affordable tower PC designed for gaming, but it's overpriced and under-featured compared to the competition.

Razer Pro Click V2 mouse review: The Logitech MX Master 3S for gamers
By Zachary Boddy published
Review The Razer Pro Click V2 is a comfortable, ergonomic mouse designed for productivity, but with high-performance hardware. It's an excellent MX Master alternative.

Console Wars: The Card Game is a parody packed tabletop game for fans of all franchises
By Jennifer Young published
Review Console Wars: The Card Game, a lighthearted, parody-filled strategy game that pokes fun at the gaming industry's console wars. It may just be what you need for your next game night.

WD_BLACK SN8100 PCIe 5.0 NVMe SSD review: Doubling my Gen 4 read speeds
By Ben Wilson published
Review SanDisk's WD_BLACK SN8100 PCIe 5.0 NVMe M.2 2280 "game drive" SSD delivers double the read speeds of my Gen 4 favorite, but comes with a trade-off.

Lackluster rear RGB puts a damper on this ASUS ROG light bar
By Rebecca Spear published
Review After two weeks using the ROG Aura Monitor Light Bar, I've found that this accessory is decent overall, but doesn't have good enough RGB features to really make it stand out.

I tested CalDigit's Element 5 Hub to see if it's worth $280
By Cale Hunt published
Accessories CalDigit's Element 5 Hub fixes everything I didn't like about the original Element 4 Hub, all the while upgrading performance to accommodate Thunderbolt 5 speed. Is it the right hub for you?

ASUS ROG Delta II wireless headset review: Weirdly triangular, mostly terrific
By Zachary Boddy published
Review The ASUS ROG Delta II is a great premium wireless gaming headset designed for Windows PC, with dual wireless connectivity and a unique triangular earcup design.

GameSir Super Nova review: I was (pleasantly) shocked by the price of this controller and its Hall Effect sticks
By Sean Endicott published
Review The GameSir Super Nova has Hall Effect sticks, a charging dock, and programmable back buttons. The only knock on the controller is an finicky companion app.
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