Entry-level GPU is dead. At least, that was how we perceived the empty void below our current “mid-range” lineup: the RX 6600 XT, RX 6600 and the RTX 3060. Either you have to pay exorbitant prices to get respectable frame rates, or keep using outdated architecture to eke out a meager experience of very low-end gaming […]
Intel’s 12th Gen Alder Lake CPUs certainly turned heads when they finally became available for retail a few months ago. But, for us low budget-oriented enthusiasts, the costs associated with Intel 12th Gen systems (Z690, DDR5, etc.) are simply not worth our attention. We were far more interested to see if the promise of cheap non-unicorn […]
Handheld gaming PCs are a weird bunch, at least when it comes to classifying them as a piece of consumer hardware. For the most part, we define something as a “handheld PC” when it is built to run a full desktop/laptop operating system in mind. This means either using traditional Intel or AMD CPUs, or […]
As the entire PC enthusiast community reels in the disaster that is the current GPU crisis, people are driven to look for any alternative solutions to building a gaming machine. In the past, full size gaming desktops have been the go-to for gamers but not anymore. Gaming laptops and even Mini PCs are considered given […]
Ultraportable that are super light and ultra slim, yet powerful are made possible with Intel’s 11th generation processors. Together, with other energy efficient components (integrated GPU, WiFi and super fast connectivity) they carry the Intel Evo badge. We look at 8 of the best powerful and light laptops weighing less under 1.2kg.
When shopping for a 4K Ultra HD monitor, 28-inch is the sweet spot to go for. With that many dots, 27-inch might just be a little tight while 32-inch 4K monitor are still expensive. Also, at Ultra HD resolution, you are not going to get any higher than 60Hz refresh rate so fast action gamers […]
If you are looking for a multiple monitor setup with 4K monitors, these 27-inch monitors are your best bet. They are big but not too big that it becomes overwhelming when you have more than one. Even if you are looking for a single 4K monitor setup to work from home (WFH), connecting up your […]
High refresh rate screens offer the best in viewing experience especially when scrolling on your app or browser and enjoying high action content be it games or video streaming. Typically reserved for high-end phones, all major flagship smartphones come with at least 120Hz AMOLED or OLED panel. What if you want that same fluid experience […]
Need ultra long battery life to be able to use your laptop all day and night without worrying about charging, then you have come to the right place. Today’s mobile processors and laptop components are becoming more efficient, so much so that it will last up to 18 hours or more on a full charge. […]
We know that AMD Ryzen 7 5800H processor performs equally when compared to Intel Core i7-11800H, both being octa-core CPUs. Paired with the right GPU such as the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060, RTX 3070 or RTX 3080 or even the Radeon RX6600M, they are a formidable gaming machine that is not only good value for […]
Mid-range laptops have changed significantly over the past two years. Not just in terms of graphics performance, but the average choice of CPUs has since then drastically evolved thanks to AMD’s insistence in driving its multi-core philosophy to the mobile market. We take a look at some of the best mid-range mobile gaming laptop for […]
Here is the thing, while both MacBook Air M1 and MacBook Pro 13 M1 come with Apple’s own silicon, they carry with it the same design as previous generation devices based on Intel processors. The MacBook Pro 14 and 16 launched at the end of 2021 use a whole new chassis design, Liquid Retina XDR display […]
So here is the thing, both 13.3-inch laptops are based on the same Apple M1 chip and are equally great at single core and multi-core tasks, even beating the top shelf MacBook Po 16-inch of 2019 with Intel Core i9-9980HK and iMac 27 2020 with Intel Core i9-10910. They are great value and a force […]
The years 2020 and 2021 have been absolutely crazy, with the pandemic outbreak, chip shortage, scalpers, and all. In the PC tech industry alone, these whirlwind of issues eventually caused the current GPU crisis, effectively eliminating most up-to-date entry-level components as serious price-to-performance options.
Short answer: Alder Lake is fine as it is, but you may want to “ripen” it a bit further. To put that into better context, Intel’s Alder Lake (12th Gen) architecture finally brings the tech giant back to the competitive consumer table. And even if naysayers keep on sharply criticising the usual tendency of Intel CPUs […]
In the world of computing, future-proofing is building a PC that can stand the test of time. While nothing in permanent especially when technology evolves at breakneck speed, every loves to plan forward and make their investment last longer that bit longer. Here are six things to consider when building a future proof PC.
In our previous article on MacBooks, we covered Apple’s new dual releases, the MacBook Pro 16 and Pro 14 with the M1 Pro and M1 Max chips. Now, don’t take me wrong, the new MacBooks are absolute mean machines that come with two new processors carrying the legacy of the fabled M1 architecture. They excel […]
There is no stoping Huawei. The telecommunication company may be sanctioned in certain parts of the world but it is not stopping it from launching more consumer products such as smartphones, smart watches, tablets, earbuds and monitors. Their focus on tablets and laptop brought us MateBook D and MateBook X Pro. This time around we […]
Google’s Pixel phones have been more or less stable over its past few iterations. Stable, in the sense that they offered a decent competition towards the tier that the product is designed to go up against. Over the years, that tier has become more upper mid-range than premium or high-end. So apart from software-based perks, […]
If there is one thing that AMD’s most recent GPU offerings have proven once and for all, is that base retail prices are now effectively scalped prices. Even at the lowest end of the current latest generation market, MSRPs have been adjusted so that AIB partners themselves get a good piece of the chip shortage […]