At some point in every gamer’s life there is a moment where a piece of tech transforms how they experience their games. For some it’s a simple as moving from a console to a powerful PC. Others it’s VR. For me, however, it was truly experiencing variable refresh with the Acer Predator XB241YU GSYNC monitor. However, even transformative experiences aren’t without their flaws.
– Choosing The Right Glasses For Your Gaming Lifestyle
February 2018 I updated my glasses as I do regularly throughout the fifteen years I have worn prescriptions. Having tried many optic trends over the years I decided to skip the “extra benefits” offered because I had found no difference with previous pairs. Two months later, the kind folks at Sport RX generously offered the opportunity to try their BLUEdefense coated lenses. Do I tell them I’m sceptical or do I be a good sport and see if times have truly changed? I gratefully opted the latter.
– Corsair LL120/LL140 RGB Fans: Enter the Light Loop
It’s all about the bling. Okay, PC building isn’t all about looks, but if the rise of tempered glass and RGB have shown us anything, it’s that looks matter, and it’s easier than ever to build a great looking system. Today, we’re looking at the latest round of Corsair RGB fans with the LL120 and LL140 kits. Are they worth up to $39.99 a piece? Let’s find out.
– SteelSeries Arctis Pro + GameDAC: 2018?s Best Gaming Headset So Far
– Sound Blaster K3+ USB Recording & Streaming Mixer: Level Up Your Setup
Everyone knows Creative Labs as one of the go to manufacturers for computer soundcards. But they make other peripherals for computers as well. They just stepped up their game by coming out with their first audio interface mixer in the brand-new SoundBlaster K3+. It’s time to dig deep and see what their first offering brings to the table.
– Logitech G513 Carbon: Romer-G Goes Linear
Logitech is no stranger to high-end gaming peripherals. Earlier this week, we looked at the G560 Gaming Speaker System, a first of its kind. Today, we’re digging into another first: the Romer-G linear switch, featured in the brand new G513 Carbon RGB Backlit Mechanical Gaming Keyboard. Is it worth picking up over last year’s G413? Read on to find out.
– Fractal Define R6 Tempered Glass Case: Modular, Quiet, Beautiful
Fractal Design is one of the most respected names in computer cases. Their award winning designs have provided for the needs of countless PC builders. Their Define series has lead the industry in “quiet case” design. We recently updated our benchmarking system and built from the ground up in the newly released Define R6 Tempered Glass Edition. As newcomers to Fractal, we’re here to tell you if it lives up to the hype.
– Flexispot M3B Standing Desk Riser: Time to Get Up
Sitting all day is bad for you. Science has proven that people who sit too much are at an increased risk of heart disease, deep vein thrombosis, varicose veins, and back problems. There’s a better way. Today, we’re looking at a the M3B standing desk riser from Flexispot. It’s changed the way I use my PC. Read on to see if it’s a good fit for you.
– Logitech G560 Gaming Speaker System: Let There Be Light
Logitech has been making award winning speakers longer than most of us have been PC gamers. If you’re reading this, there’s a good chance you’ve used a pair yourself. Today, we’re investigating a “first” for the company with the Logitech G650 Gaming Speaker System with LightSync. What exactly is a gaming speaker system? Join us as we find out in our official review.
– Cougar Surpassion: First Person Shooters Beware
Gaming mice come in all shapes and sizes. There are big ones, small ones, basic ones and strange ones, but they all do the same basic thing: allow you to interface with your computer. Not all mice are created equal and, frankly, some are overpriced. The Cougar Gaming Surpassion Optical Gaming Mouse will help you conquer the field without emptying your wallet for the privilege.
