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Cores and clock speeds, base, boosts, and threads: the march of progress in the processing world continues ever on. With each passing generation, we see these advancements tick by but with Coffee Lake, Intel is defending their claim on the marketplace superiority against a reinvigorated AMD. We wanted to see for ourselves just what Intel’s latest i7-8700K has to offer. Coming from an i7-7700K, is it worth the upgrade?
In the ever expanding world of online streaming, equipment can be a huge barrier to entry. What if I told you that there is a towering solution for your broadcasting peripheral needs AND that it wouldn’t break the bank? Look no farther; this the Turret by Marantz Professional.
You know about chair snobs: the ones that need cushioned seating, a molded frame, and all manner of style and stitching that makes other chair snobs jealous? I may be just as content sitting on an upturned bucket as I hunch over a milk crate and tap away with my mouse and keyboard. At least, until now. What follows is a comprehensive review from a born-again chair snob.
The idea of spending big bucks on a computer chair can be intimidating. It’s one of the easiest areas to cut corners on but cheaping out up front means paying in a sore back later. Today, we’re looking at the most high-end, expensive chair we’ve ever reviewed with the X-Chair X2. Hot on the heels of a slew of racing chairs, we had to know: can a chair actually be worth $750?
Arozzi is a Swedish company founded in 2013 with a focus on ergonomic chairs meant for gamers, high-end PC users, and those that could spend hours on end in front of a computer. They have expanded to include gaming glasses, a race driving simulator, the Arena gaming desk, and now with the Sfera Pro they have made their way into microphones. Let’s see how their first offering into the world of microphones fairs.
Ever since I bought my Nintendo Switch, I’ve been sad that my much more powerful PlayStation 4 isn’t as portable. The folks at Gaems, makers of portable personal console gaming monitors obviously know my pain. They sent us a sample of the Vanguard Black Edition to review, and while it doesn’t have the world’s highest visual quality, the utility of the monitor more than makes up for those shortcomings.
When VR first hit the stage, trying it for yourself was daunting. The computing requirements were high and the costs were even higher. Today, both of those things are more within reach than ever and we at MMORPG.com believe that there are experiences you should be having. Thankfully, Acer is here to help with their entry on the brand new Windows Mixed Reality platform.
Last year, when we looked at Turtle Beach’s Elite Pro PC Gaming Headset, we walked away impressed. We wanted to take things a step further, though, so we reached out to Turtle Beach to see what we could do. Today, we’re taking a look at the Tactical Audio Controller (T.A.C.): part amp, part mixer, and part soundcard; we ask: is this a device streamers need on their radar?
What happens when you add two joysticks to a gaming mouse? With the success of the Lexip dual joystick gaming mouse on Kickstarter, we decided to take a look for ourselves. The gaming version isn’t out yet, but Lexip sent over the 3D Pro for us to take for a test run. So, let’s answer that question, shall we?
Mechanical keyboards are as varied as the day is long. It can be confusing for a first time buyer to know what features to look for and things to avoid. Today, we present our beginner’s guide to the wide world of mechanical keyboards, presented by our own, Ed Orr.