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Ryzen X3D CPUs are known to be a force in gaming, even without fast RAM. However, this doesn’t mean that optimized system memory settings can’t be used to achieve even better performance. After all, the cache is just that – a cache – and sooner or later the data has to be written to or read from the RAM. Not every gamer has the time [...]
Today’s article focuses on measuring mouse latency with the aim of significantly expanding our existing database and providing a sound basis for comparison in the future. The survey was carried out exclusively under practical conditions for gaming use – Bluetooth connections were therefore deliberately omitted. These are not suitable [...]
With the i5, Fosi Audio is entering the planar magnetostat segment for the first time, targeting discerning listeners who are looking for high impulse fidelity and detailed reproduction at a moderate price. To date, Fosi Audio has primarily attracted attention with affordable, technically clean headphone amplifiers and compact DAC solutions in the [...]
After the Dark Mount had already impressed us in our previous test with its versatile features and quiet typing behavior, it makes sense to take a closer look at the Light Mount. This model is the full-format version, which is also equipped with fully addressable RGB lighting. The design is based on the restrained, functional aesthetics of the [...]
With the NZXT N9 X870E, NZXT is once again entering the realm of motherboard development – this time based on the current AMD X870E chipset and therefore the AM5 platform. The aim is to appeal to enthusiasts and design aficionados alike: In addition to modern technology, the full metal cover and the consistent white and black design with RGB [...]
Anyone who has been keeping a close eye on my thermal compound database since today will certainly not have overlooked a small addition. In my comparative characterization of thermal interface materials (TIM), a uniform lower limit of the bond line thickness (BLT) of 25 µm was deliberately chosen (purely graphically). This decision is based on [...]
The new be quiet! keyboard certainly sets standards in terms of versatility and should particularly inspire those who are looking for a highly customizable and flexible board and are equipped with enough small change. Whether for everyday office use, where numerous multifunctional features are required, or for gamers who want to benefit from the [...]
In the run-up to this year’s Computex, NVIDIA is presenting a wide-ranging update of its consumer and developer portfolio. In addition to the introduction of the GeForce RTX 5060 as the latest representative of the RTX 50 series, the focus is also on the gradual expansion of the software platform around DLSS 4, RTX Remix and an increasingly [...]
Once almost around the globe, please! But only if the plane leaves at all. Welcome to the “world airport” Leipzig/Halle, a place that once harbored big dreams: of wanderlust, global connections and direct flights to all continents. Today, however, the whole thing feels more like the cautious flapping of wings of a jackdaw imagining [...]
On May 5, 2025, Siewert & Kau Computertechnik GmbH, based in Bergheim, filed for insolvency at Cologne Local Court. Lawyer Marion Rodine was appointed as the provisional insolvency administrator. The company’s online store and cloud marketplace were no longer available the week before the insolvency application was filed, leading to [...]
Even though we normally philosophize about silicon, voltage converters and FPS here, today it’s worth taking a look at the other side of the hardware – the human side. It may sound like a break in topic, but it’s not: anyone who knows anything about computers knows that any system is only as stable as its power supply, its [...]
Before the curtain falls this afternoon at around 1 p.m. on a product launch that has so far been kept top secret, this news item provides a fitting prelude – a journalistic warm-up that shortens the waiting time, lifts the spirits and draws attention to the absurdities of a policy whose consequences can be measured not in percentage points [...]
We recently tested a mini PC with a Ryzen 5 7430U here, but I had the feeling that the lone SO-DIMM bar in single-channel mode couldn’t quite do justice to the processor. Today we have the identical SoC mainboard in a different case in front of us, but with two RAM bars. So let’s find out together what a difference this supposedly [...]
As a patient with type 2 diabetes, I regularly and carefully inform myself about current methods of blood glucose measurement, especially about developments in the field of non-invasive technologies. In this context, I am increasingly confronted with a flood of online advertisements that are distributed via various channels and supposedly [...]
After a few rather exotic Mini-PCs with an external PCIe slot or Oculink connection, today we are taking another look at a more normal model for everyday use. Packaging and scope of delivery This time, our box is even properly printed and shows the two available colors on the front. On the back, a table provides rough information about the [...]
In recent years, phase-changing thermal interface materials such as Honeywell’s PTM 7950 have increasingly established themselves as a high-performance alternative to classic thermal pastes – especially where permanent, stable thermal coupling under high mechanical loads is required. Despite their basic user-friendliness, however, the [...]
When it comes to OLED monitors, there are currently two topics that I think everyone is talking about. Firstly, the overrated burn-in risk and secondly, of course, the usually far too high price. The AOC AGON Pro AG276QZD2 could turn out to be a big seller here, as it currently only costs around EUR 530. Some time ago, you paid at least the same [...]
Recently, several current graphics card models in the RTX 5000 series, including the RTX 5080, 5070 (Ti) and 5060 Ti in particular, have shown thermal anomalies in the area of local hotspots on the back of the board in my tests. These affect cards from major board partners such as Palit, PNY and MSI as well as variants from other manufacturers [...]
The PS5 has apparently decided to set new standards not only graphically, but also thermally. With a passion usually only found in lava rocks or bad-tempered toasters, it has heated up to such an extent that the wall behind it now looks like a mediocre barbecue. Instead of ray tracing, there were traces of soot, and the term “next-gen [...]
Prologue In a world where even the seasons work to a clock and the festive season is increasingly characterized by firmware updates, regulatory interventions and logistical parallel universes, a tried-and-tested protagonist was in danger of disappearing in the shadow of algorithmically controlled competition: the Easter bunny. For a long time, he [...]
Introduction and presentation Today I have something from my own collection: the Liberi Custom Keyboard impresses me with its first-class workmanship, clear, minimalist design and very good sound when typing. Here, high-quality technology meets a well thought-out design in which every detail is tailored to functionality and aesthetics. Whether [...]
White components with RGB lighting are all the rage at the moment. And be quiet! is getting in on the act with the Light Loop 360mm White, promising not only a stylish look but also first-class cooling performance. But does this all-in-one water cooling system deliver what it promises? I put it to the test to see whether it has more than just a [...]
