at a glance (+) PredatorFreeSync; high refresh rate; cheaper than the Asus RoG Swift. (-) Predator 2Still TN, and not a brilliant TN; ghosting with FreeSync; fairly pricey. This article was published in the July 2015 issue of Maximum PC. For more trusted reviews and feature stories, subscribe here. Our first FreeSync monitor touches down,…
at a glance (+) Light SpeedThe fastest M.2-based drive we’ve tested; certainly the fastest 256GB consumer drive around; bootable with the right mobo. (-) StalledStill expensive for a 256GB drive (though it’s only $40 more than its predecessor); tricky to find without buying it pre-installed; not an NVMe drive. This article was published in the…
at a glance (+) Commodore 64Solid cooling and acoustics; improved dimensions on original TD02. (-) Atari JaguarCould perform better for the money. This article was published in the July 2015 issue of Maximum PC. For more trusted reviews and feature stories, subscribe here. This cooling ain’t fooling around Last year, we reviewed Silverstone’s original TD02…
at a glance (+) Spacious Open-back design is rare, but the soundstage on offer here makes a good case for a revival. (-) Fiscally Voracious We’re all for performance over frills, but the construction materials and presentation don’t convey $200. This article was published in the August 2015 issue of Maximum PC. For more trusted…
at a glance (+) TitanGood value; funky coolant dyes; straightforward to install; expandability. (-) Rain CheckHoses kink quite easily; installation instructions could be better for less-experienced users; non-PWM fans. This article was published in the August 2015 issue of Maximum PC. For more trusted reviews and feature stories, subscribe here. Hard to pronounce, easy to…
at a glance (+) GripperLovely soft finish; decent buttons; customizable. (-) KipperCan be slippery; lots of competition at this price point. This article was published in the August 2015 issue of Maximum PC. For more trusted reviews and feature stories, subscribe here. Like a kitten in your hand, but no pussycat when you get gaming…
at a glance (+) ImpactGreat build quality; lovely to use; nice clicky action. (-) DetractWobbly on its feet; bit basic; a touch expensive. This article was published in the August 2015 issue of Maximum PC. For more trusted reviews and feature stories, subscribe here. The Tyrion Lannister of the mechanical keyboard world. Only without the…
at a glance (+) Wheely HotTop quality materials and build; plenty of controls; multi-system compatibility. (-) Wheely NotOnly worth it if you’ve got a leather fetish; quick release system is anything but. This article was published in the August 2015 issue of Maximum PC. For more trusted reviews and feature stories, subscribe here. Hand-stitched leather…
at a glance (+) SophisticatedSpeedy Phison controller; good value; impressive real-world performance. (-) SavageStupid name; limiting interface. This article was published in the September 2015 issue of Maximum PC. For more trusted reviews and feature stories, subscribe here. Performance soothes the savage beast Tech naming conventions are becoming a parody of themselves. Here, we’ve got…
This article was published in the September 2015 issue of Maximum PC. For more trusted reviews and feature stories, subscribe here. aT a glance (+) V8 EnginesNice IPS display; good keyboard; runs quiet. (-) V8 JuiceUnderpowered for 17.3-inch; poor trackpad; coil whine. This mainstream gaming notebook could use a shot of N2O A name like…