B450 vs X470 vs X570 performance for Ryzen 7 3700X & Ryzen 9 3900X  – Not much difference, even with PCIe 4.0 NVMe
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B450 vs X470 vs X570 performance for Ryzen 7 3700X & Ryzen 9 3900X – Not much difference, even with PCIe 4.0 NVMe

Original Post – 9th of July 2019 – Updated on 27th July 2019 to include benchmarks across X370, X470 & X570 Zen 2 has finally landed, and it has mostly met expectations. The new CPUs don’t quite take the crown from Intel in pure gaming performance, but they offer much better value for similar gaming…

PlayStation 4 7.00 Beta System Software Update Invites Come to the EU & UK
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PlayStation 4 7.00 Beta System Software Update Invites Come to the EU & UK

Many users are reporting that they are receiving emails with a code for 7.00 beta firmware in the EU and the code can be used up to 10 times. The new update allows for an increased number for Party sessions but if you accept the beta invite you will only be able to a Party…

Oppo Reno Z with MediaTek Helio P90 (MT6779) vs OPPO Reno with Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 – Which is best?
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Oppo Reno Z with MediaTek Helio P90 (MT6779) vs OPPO Reno with Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 – Which is best?

With the OPPO Reno Z launching with the MediaTek Helio P90 it is worth looking to see how it stacks up against Qualcomm’s offerings and how it compares to the more expensive OPPO Reno. Based on the pricing of the Reno Z and the specification of the chip, the most likely contender is the Qualcomm…

AMD Ryzen 3rd Generation Threadripper CPU spotted on UserBenchmark – decent gains vs 2950X
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AMD Ryzen 3rd Generation Threadripper CPU spotted on UserBenchmark – decent gains vs 2950X

Now that the new Ryzen 3000 CPUs have been released with many reviews showing their performance over previous generations, it is time for the leaks and rumours about the Ryzen Threadripper 3000 series to begin. A UserBenchmark result spotted by twitter user TUM_APISAK who is famous for his leaks. The UserBenchmark result is for a 16-core, 32-thread engineering…

OPPO launches Reno Z in the UK with 48MP+5MP dual-camera, 32MP selfie & Mediatek Helio P90 SoC for £299
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OPPO launches Reno Z in the UK with 48MP+5MP dual-camera, 32MP selfie & Mediatek Helio P90 SoC for £299

Today OPPO has launched the Reno Z in the UK which will come in two colours, Jet Black and Aurora Purple priced from £299.00 RRP at Carephone Warehouse and will be available on EE with a variety of contracts. While it uses the Reno branding this is very much a different phone from the Oppo Reno…

Blink XT2 Launched – Outdoor Smart Security Camera with Extended Battery Life, Two-Way Audio, & Enhanced Motion Detection
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Blink XT2 Launched – Outdoor Smart Security Camera with Extended Battery Life, Two-Way Audio, & Enhanced Motion Detection

It has been nearly two years since I reviewed the original Blink XT. Since then many new products have hit the market to contend with this outdoor security camera, but many have failed to offer the same level of value this low-cost camera achieves. Since I reviewed it, they were bought out by Amazon, and…

Langogo Genesis AI Language Translator Device Review – 105 Languages Instant Two-Way Voice Translator with eSIM Inside
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Langogo Genesis AI Language Translator Device Review – 105 Languages Instant Two-Way Voice Translator with eSIM Inside

If you ever wished, you could have a universal translator from Star Treck the Langogo Genesis Translator may be the device for you. This small device has a near-instant two-way translation for 105 different languages and a built-in eSim so you can travel the world and communicate with the locals without the hassle of buying…

Asus ROG Phone 2 vs Xiaomi Black Shark 2 – The new ROG phone sets a benchmark for ultra-premium gaming phones
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Asus ROG Phone 2 vs Xiaomi Black Shark 2 – The new ROG phone sets a benchmark for ultra-premium gaming phones

The new Asus ROG Phone II has been announced and in true Asus/gamer fashion it is wonderfully over the top. While similar to the affordable but fantastic Black Shark 2, the Asus ROG Phone 2 is also a very different beast. So how do the new phones compare? Pricing Pricing has not been revealed for…

AMD Ryzen Comparison – Ryzen 7	3800X vs 3700X vs 2700X vs 1700x
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AMD Ryzen Comparison – Ryzen 7 3800X vs 3700X vs 2700X vs 1700x

Updated on 07/07/2019 Official review are now out. Updated on 24/07/2019 – Toms Hardware now has a review of the 3800X With the announcement of the latest AMD CPUs, many people will be wondering if it is worth upgrading from earlier Ryzen chips. They all use the AM4 socket, so theoretically with a BIOS update,…

What To Consider When Purchasing An External Sound Card

What To Consider When Purchasing An External Sound Card

An external sound card provides an easy way for you to level up the audio quality of your laptop or desktop computer. External sound cards can be purchased in a wide range of capabilities and connections. Some of them are straightforward and simple – adds an extra headphone jack to your computer – while others…