Capable of SATA-like speeds and available in capacities of up to 2TB, Silicon
Silicon Power Bolt B75 Pro Portable SSD Review: Affordable, but Not Pro
Our Verdict
If you’re looking for a cheap external SSD that will keep up with you on the go, the Silicon Power Bolt B75 Pro does the trick. But it does have some quirks.
For
- Sleek aesthetics
- Good media file transfer performance
- 256-bit encryption support
- Competitively priced
Against
- Not as rugged as marketed
- Slow direct to TLC write speed
Samsung 970 EVO Plus SSD Review: More Layers Brings More Performance
Our Verdict
With better performance, efficiency, and lower MSRPs, Samsung’s 970 EVO Plus is a big "plus" in almost every way over its predecessor. It rivals its bigger brother, the 970 PRO, and comes with a complete software suite, making the Samsung 970 EVO Plus a great buy.
For
- Solid overall performance
- Black PCB
- Excellent software package
Against
- Could use further efficiency optimization
EVGA SuperNOVA 750 G5 Power Supply Review
Our Verdict
While the EVGA 750 G5 is competent, it's inferior to its predecessor, the 750 G3 and to competitors.
For
- Full power at 47 degrees Celsius
- Tight load regulation
- Long hold-up time
- Low inrush current
- Fully modular
Against
- Noisy
- Poor transient response
- High Vampire Power
- Low efficiency with 2% load
- Not compatible with the alternative sleep mode
- Small distance between connectors
Elegoo Mars Review: Incredibly Affordable Resin 3D Printer
Our Verdict
The Elegoo Mars is an affordable printer with the quality and performance of a professional machine. It's an excellent 3D printer for both resin printing newbies and enthusiasts alike.
For
- Affordable
- Easy-to-Use
- High-Quality Prints
- Sleek Design
Against
- Loud beeping throughout beginning and end of printing process
Most affordable 3D printers use FDM (Fusion Deposition Modeling), a process which involves extruding hot plastics. Resin-based printers usually offer more detail and smoother surfaces, but they also cost more. Enter the
Crucial BX500 SSD Review: The DRAMless Invasion Continues (Updated)
Our Verdict
Crucial’s BX500 is a cheap option that will outperform any HDD as a boot drive, but it comes with drawbacks. The BX500's low endurance and application performance rank far behind most current-gen SSDs in the market. Pricing is competitive, but there are much better options available for just a few dollars more, including Crucial’s own MX500, making this drive hard to recommend.
For
- Strong sequential burst performance
- Low cost
- Supporting software
Against
- Lower than
AMD Confirms Ryzen 5 3500U After Appearing in Alienware Desktop (Update)
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Update - Nov. 14, 5:00 p.m.: AMD has confirmed the Ryzen 5 3500 and now lists it on its website .
"We are offering the AMD Ryzen 5 3500 processor to OEM partners and channels in certain regions," and AMD spokesperson told Tom's Hardware. "This processor will enable our partners to take full advantage of AMD’s most advanced CPU platform, offering powerful gaming and high-speed productivity
How to Get the Best SSD Deal
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The price of storage just keeps dropping. These days, it's easy to find a 500GB SSD, even one of the best SSDs , for under $60 at regular prices and 1TB drives now frequently slipping under the $100 mark. There are and will likely be plenty of SSD deals this Black Friday deals season, but not all of them will be good ones.
Alienware AW5520QF 55-Inch OLED Gaming Monitor Review: Better Than a TV
Our Verdict
The Alienware AW5520QF features unmatched contrast and color. But it’s missing things that should be included for $4,000. It’s clearly better than gaming on a TV, but you’ll have to pay more than double that of a similar-sized OLED TV.
For
- Unmatched contrast, color and image quality
- Phenomenal game performance
Against
- No sRGB color option,
- No FreeSync 2 HDR,
- Audio could be better
- Expensive
AMD Ryzen 9 3950X Review: 16 Cores Muscles Into the Mainstream
Our Verdict
The Ryzen 9 3950X lets you jam highly threaded horsepower into an affordable motherboard, creating a new CPU class all its own. Its 16 cores and 32 threads redefines what's possible for the mainstream, and its comparatively affordable price-per-core is a great value.
For
- Class-leading 16 cores & 32 threads
- Overclockable
- Higher boost frequencies
- Reasonable price-per-core
- Power efficiency
- Compatible with most AM4 boards
- PCIe Gen 4.0
Against
- Requires beefy cooling
- Limited
Razer Kraken Ultimate Promises 360-Degree Spatial Audio
Razer announced its new flagship gaming headset , the Kraken Ultimate. Additionally, it unveiled the Kraken X USB, which comes in at a much lower price point and features some key upgrades upgrade over its non-USB variant.
The Flagship: Razer Kraken Ultimate
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As Razer’s new flagship headset, the Kraken Ultimate is packed with heaps of features. Starting with the build, it has an over-ear design and comes with 50mm drivers with neodymium magnets that should provide plenty of