Asus ROG Strix Go 2.4 Wireless Gaming Headset Review: Most Versatile

Our Verdict

The Asus ROG Strix Go 2.4 are some of the most versatile cans out there. With three different connectivity options, two mics and robust software for tweaking already-immersive audio, this gaming headset can handle it all. But its wireless dongle might end up covering nearby ports.

For

  • Immersive, full audio
  • Wireless USB-C/USB Type-A or 3.5mm connection
  • Carrying case with space for extra cables, mic
  • Detachable and on-cup mics

Against

  • USB-C dongle can block PC
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Snag Acer's 27-Inch 1440p IPS Monitor for Only $200

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I’ve been spending much of my recent free time in expansive single-player RPGS or large, 'go-anywhere' games, like Microsoft Flight Simulator , trying to forget that I haven’t left my apartment much throughout 2020. But my monitor is built for speed over fidelity, running at 144 Hz with 1080p resolution. Higher frame rates aren’t necessary, but I'd love sharper image quality. Enter the Acer

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Ahead of Ampere, Nvidia Grows to 80% of Dedicated GPU Market, Analysts Report

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Nvidia has cornered 80% of the discrete GPU market, according to Jon Peddie Research's Q2 2020 "Market Watch" report . AMD has the other 20%.

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Nintendo Switch Joy-Cons Get Over the Air Charging with Powercasts

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Say goodbye to docking your Joy-Cons to recharge them! Powercasts latest wireless charger makes it possible to refill your Joy-Con controller batteries without a physical connection using their new Wireless Charging Grip .

The system works by means of a wireless power transmitter called PowerSpot. The Joy-Con controllers fit inside the Wireless Charging Grip. The grip automatically receives power when placed within certain proximity to the transmitter.

The charging grip will recharge both connected Joy-Cons. Users can expect up to 2


USB Chip Industry Surges As Manufacturers Rush To Meet Laptop Demand

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In an upward trend that began in early 2020, microelectronics manufacturers have been met with an increasing demand for USB chips, according to a report from Digitimes . This follows the growing number of individuals working from home in response to the SARS-CoV-2 virus and corresponding national shutdown.

As students approach a new school year, many schools have opted to use virtual lessons and require additional laptops and tablets to aid with virtual lessons. We reported earlier this week on a laptop


Watermelon Pi: Maker Plays Pokemon on a Homemade Melon Boy

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If you know the Raspberry Pi community like we do, you understand that with some projects it's fruitless to ask "Why?" and much more interesting to ask "How?"

This is a watermelon gaming rig created by a maker known as Cedrick from the YouTube channel Cedishappy . It's exactly what it sounds like, he housed a Raspberry Pi retro gaming rig inside of a watermelon.

If you've set up a portable RetroPie gaming rig before, you'll


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Intel's Dual-Core Tiger Lake CPU Comes Out to Play in Latest Benchmark

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Twitter user Coelacanth's Dream has stumbled upon a HP Pavilion x360 Convertible laptop that houses an unannounced Tiger Lake processor. The Intel Pentium Gold 7505 appears to be a dual-core chip that's designed for the entry-level mobile devices.

Next Wednesday is going to be an exciting day as Intel will finally take the wraps of the much-awaited 11th Generation Tiger Lake chips. The processors are the first to come out of the chipmaker

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How to Build a PC

There are plenty of great pre-built PCs on the market , but there’s nothing quite like the satisfaction of using one that you create yourself. While the process of assembling a computer isn’t difficult, it’s daunting the first time you do it. For those embarking on their first build, we’ve put together a step-by-step guide to building a PC.

Before we start, know that this is a guide exclusively dedicated to assembly. That means you’ll need to

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Razer Huntsman Gaming Keyboard Drops to $90

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One thing I’ve had to do while working from home is find compromise between gaming gear and work gear. Before the pandemic, I was used to using a Cherry MX Red keyboard at home. But now that I’m doing my daily work on it, I yearn for something more comfortable during extended typing sessions. Enter the Razer Huntsman, which is currently on sale at Amazon for $89.99 (down from $150).

In our Razer

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NZXT Adds Budget 'Starter PC' for New Gamers

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Building your own PC is fulfilling, but some PC gamers would rather simply buy one pre-configured. For beginners, NZXT is launching the Starter PC series, three desktops, starting at $699, with two-year warranties and standardized parts that one can upgrade as they learn their way around a desktop.

All three gaming PCs announced today, "The Starter," "Starter Plus" and "Starter Pro," use NZXT's H510 PC case