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The Best 14 Gaming Laptops Right Now Hardware Canucks 2024-10-16 | Compact 14" Gaming Laptops represent a small portion of the market but having an ultra portable laptop that can play PC games can come in handy if you need it in class or work. So let's take a look at the best 14" gaming laptops right now in 2024. They have Intel and AMD processors along with some very good gaming and real world performance. But when it comes to things like Battery Life, build quality, price and screens, which is the best laptop for the money?Buy the items in this video from Best Buy, Amazon, Razer and Lenovo:ASUS TUF A14 - geni.us/TUFA14ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024) - bestbuy.7tiv.net/G14BUYLenovo Slim 5 (14") - lenovo.vzew.net/SLIM5AMDRazer Blade 14 (2024) - razer.a9yw.net/Blade142024Acer Predator Neo 14 - geni.us/neo14OMEN Transcend 14 (4060) - bestbuy.7tiv.net/TRANSCEND4060OMEN Transcend 14 (4070) - bestbuy.7tiv.net/TRANSCEND4070Check out the Antec Flux Pro Case - geni.us/FLUXPROGET MERCH ►hwcstore.comSUBSCRIBE ►bit.ly/SubHWCReview units provided free of charge as Loaner Units by Acer, ASUS, LEGION, HP and Razer. This video is sponsored by Antec. As per Hardware Canucks guidelines, no review direction was received from these manufacturers. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases. TIMESTAMPS0:00 - The 14" Gaming Laptop market is GROWING!1:18 - The Laptops we Tested2:39 - Explaining our Tier List3:05 - Sponsor Spot (Antec Flux Pro)3:37 - The Best Build Quality & Portability11:08 - Keyboards & Trackpads15:33 - Ports Vary a LOT16:33 - Webcam & Speaker Quality17:48 - The Best 14” Displays19:26 - The Lack of Upgradability20:32 - SSD Performance20:48 - Real-World Benchmarks22:03 - Gaming Performance23:47 - Fan Noise24:01 - Battery Life24:47 - Which one would you pick?Follow us for more updates!Twitter bit.ly/HWC_TwitterFaceBook bit.ly/HWC_FacebookInstagram bit.ly/HWC_Instagram----------------------------------------------------------------
Intel Arrow Lake - DOA Already? Maybe not... Hardware Canucks 2024-10-10 | Intel is launching their Arrow Lake S desktop processors with the Ultra 9 285K, Ultra 7 265K and Ultra 7 245K having availability on October 24. In this preview we take a look at what we know so far from Ultra 9 285K vs Ryzen 9 9950X performance, power consumption, gaming framerates, temperatures and more. There are some really cool things here but also some huge concerns.Check out the Phanteks XT Cases - geni.us/PHANTEKSXT0:00 - Intel Arrow Lake is coming...Soon0:30 - Sponsor Spot - Phanteks XT1:00 - Arrow Lake Specs - 285K, 265K, 245K2:21 - Prices vs Ryzen 90002:58 - "Efficiency" but Same Power??4:36 - CPU Architecture Pushed too Far?5:12 - Power Consumption & Temperature Claims6:15 - Performance Claims - Multi & Single Thread6:59 - Xe GPU Cores!7:24 - Gaming Performance vs 14900K...Yikes!8:46 - Ultra 9 285K vs 9950X & X3D Gaming9:40 - Memory up to 8000MT/s!10:37 - Overclocking Good & Bad News11:02 - The LGA1851 Rant12:36 - Connectivity Cut for...AN NPU!?13:15 - CPU Cooler Compatibility w/ LGA185114:11 - Intel Evolving...Backwards? ;)SUBSCRIBE ►bit.ly/SubHWCThis video is sponsored by Phanteks. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases. Hardware Canucks as well as all other media / channels were briefed by Intel about Arrow Lake. It allowed us to create this video. Follow us for more updates!Twitter bit.ly/HWC_TwitterFaceBook bit.ly/HWC_FacebookInstagram bit.ly/HWC_Instagram----------------------------------------------------------------#hardwarecanucks
The Best PC Cases are AFFORDABLE Hardware Canucks 2024-10-08 | Do you actually need to spend a lot of money to get the best PC case? Well there's a brand new crop of more affordable and inexpensive cases from Phanteks, NZXT and Corsair that offer a ton of features, great airflow, good build quality and more...all for less than $100. But what are you missing out on when buying a budget gaming PC case versus a premium one? Buy the cases in this video from Amazon:Phanteks XT Pro (Ultra) - geni.us/XTPRONZXT H5 Flow - geni.us/NZXTH5Corsair 3500X - geni.us/Corsair3500XMontech Hyperflow AIO (Sponsor) - geni.us/HYPERFLOWGET MERCH ►hwcstore.comSUBSCRIBE ►bit.ly/SubHWCThis video is sponsored by Montech. As per Hardware Canucks guidelines, no review direction was received from manufacturer. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases. Follow us for more updates!Twitter bit.ly/HWC_TwitterFaceBook bit.ly/HWC_FacebookInstagram bit.ly/HWC_Instagram----------------------------------------------------------------
Ryzen Gaming Laptops just got Faster - Windows 24H2 Performance Hardware Canucks 2024-10-06 | The new Windows 24H2 update is being officially rolled out to Gaming Laptops and given the gaming performance and framerate increases on the desktop, there's some hope for AMD Ryzen gaming laptops too. So, with this Windows update, do they get better or worse and are the benefits worth getting things like CoPilot installed onto your device?Phanteks XT Series cases (Sponsor) - geni.us/PHANTEKSXTTIMESTAMPS:0:00 - Windows 24H2 on Desktops was AMAZING1:13 - Stacking the Deck 1:53 - Two VERY Different Laptops2:58 - Sponsor Spot (Phanteks)3:28 - How We Tested4:24 - INSANE Results6:13 - GOOD Framerate Increases6:55 - Performance Parity 7:38 - Overall Framerates (14 Games)8:50 - Is Windows 24H2 a Trojan Horse?GET MERCH ►hwcstore.comSUBSCRIBE ►bit.ly/SubHWCReview units either purchased by Hardware Canucks or sent for testing previously. This video is sponsored by Phanteks. As per Hardware Canucks guidelines, no review direction was received from manufacturer. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases. Follow us for more updates!Twitter bit.ly/HWC_TwitterFaceBook bit.ly/HWC_FacebookInstagram bit.ly/HWC_Instagram----------------------------------------------------------------#hardwarecanucks
iPhone 15 Pro - 1 Year Later, A FULL Review Hardware Canucks 2024-10-02 | The for many people the best iPhone is the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro. Now with the iPhone 16 coming out, we need to talk about how the iPhone 15 vs iPhone 16 story and why, after a year of using the iPhone 15 Pro I feel like its an amazing smartphone, though one with some flaws too. Check out the DROP CSTM80 - drop.com/buy/drop-cstm80-barebones-mechanical-keyboardTimestamps:0:00 - This is NOT an iPhone 16 Pro Review0:49 - Durability after a YEAR1:56 - Great Form Factor...Except3:24 - USB-C Club4:04 - MagSafe is Completely Underrated 4:20 - Action button | Gimmick or WOW?4:38 - Good Display6:19 - Sponsor Spot 6:54 - iPhone 15 Camera Performance9:59 - iOS 18 is HERE12:22 - Apple's Walled Garden13:13 - Final ThoughtsGET MERCH ►hwcstore.comSUBSCRIBE ►bit.ly/SubHWCReview unit provided free of charge by Apple. This video is sponsored by DROP. As per Hardware Canucks guidelines, no review direction was received from manufacturer. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases. Follow us for more updates!Twitter bit.ly/HWC_TwitterFaceBook bit.ly/HWC_FacebookInstagram bit.ly/HWC_Instagram----------------------------------------------------------------#apple #iphone15pro #ios18
New Ryzen Laptops are Better than I Thought Hardware Canucks 2024-09-30 | Ryzen Ai 300 series processors got off to a bit of a rocky start since many laptops were shipped with low wattage Ryzen AI 9 365 processors. Enter the Lenovo Yoga Pro 7 Gen 9, a thin and light laptop that takes the newest Zen 5 CPU and supercharges performance. Here we test it vs the 8845HS and 7840HS for a true apples to apples comparison. TIMESTAMPS:0:00 - Kneecapping Zen 5 Performance0:55 - Challenge Accepted1:25 - Apple to Apples CPU Testing2:58 - Getting around AMD's "Specs"4:41 - Normalizing Power for REAL Testing5:08 - Real World Performance Benchmarks7:55 - Gaming Benchmarks 9:59 - Some Battery Testing11:31 - Zen 5 Laptops can be REALLY GoodGET MERCH ►hwcstore.comSUBSCRIBE ►bit.ly/SubHWCThe Yoga Pro 7 Gen 9 was sent as a loaned unit by Lenovo. The two additional Yoga Pro 7 (8845HS & 7840HS) laptops were purchased by Hardware Canucks using funds from Lenovo & AMD. Additional staff overtime costs were also partially offset. Neither Lenovo, nor AMD gave direction for the devices included, testing methodologies, opinions or conclusions in this video. Both laptops purchased will be donated to local charities once additional testing has concluded. Follow us for more updates!Twitter bit.ly/HWC_TwitterFaceBook bit.ly/HWC_FacebookInstagram bit.ly/HWC_Instagram----------------------------------------------------------------#hardwarecanucks
Older Ryzen CPUs Just Got Buffed Hardware Canucks 2024-09-26 | Its amazing to see how well the Ryzen 5000 series is still doing and how good the Ryzen 7000 processors are hanging on. And now there's supposedly a way to get even better gaming performance and framerates with a simple update. But what's the catch? Or is this a situation where better framerates are "free"?Check out the Antec FLUX Pro (Sponsor) on Amazon - geni.us/FLUXPROTIMESTAMPS:0:00 - The Update on Ryzen 5000 and 7000 Series0:52 - What does the Update DO?2:01 - Sponsor Spot - Antec2:33 - How we Tested3:02 - Game Performance Testing5:33 - Performance REGRESSION5:54 - Overall Framerates Pre & Post Update6:28 - Better Performance for Everyone! GET MERCH ►hwcstore.comSUBSCRIBE ►bit.ly/SubHWCThe processors in this video were either purchased by HWC or sent as review samples. This video is sponsored by Antec. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases. Follow us for more updates!Twitter bit.ly/HWC_TwitterFaceBook bit.ly/HWC_FacebookInstagram bit.ly/HWC_Instagram----------------------------------------------------------------#hardwarecanucks
Intel Lunar Lake Review - Ultra 7 258V is Almost Perfect Hardware Canucks 2024-09-24 | We can finally talk about the benchmarks and battery life for Intel's Lunar Lake, in this case its the Core Ultra 7 258V review. This could also be considered the Ultra 7 256V review too. Intel had a lot of promises for these CPUs including crazy battery life and very good performance in everyday office and creator apps but now its time to put those claims to the test!Buy the Lenovo Slim 7i Aura Edition here - lenovo.vzew.net/AURAEDITIONBuy the Zenbook S 14 (256V) from Best Buy here - bestbuy.7tiv.net/ZenbookS14Check out the Phanteks XT (Sponsor) - geni.us/PHANTEKSXTTIMESTAMPS:0:00 - What's NEW with Lunar Lake1:37 - Zenbook S 14 vs Lenovo Slim 7i Aura Edition2:45 - Laptops vs Lunar Lake - Power is Important!4:07 - Sponsor Spot (Phanteks)4:36 - Battery Life vs Ryzen, Apple M3, X-Elite5:37 - Addressing Battery Life "Claims"6:17 - Battery Life (Browsing, YouTube, Heavy Load)7:23 - Opportunity Lost...8:10 - Benchmarks - Real World & Light Load9:07 - Benchmarks - Creator Workloads 10:12 - Benchmarks - Heavy Multi Core11:02 - Benchmarks - Video Conversion (CPU & GPU)11:35 - Performance on BATTERY12:24 - Gaming Benchmarks - Xe2 is GOOD!14:15 - Intel's HUGE Gamble...Paid Off???GET MERCH ►hwcstore.comSUBSCRIBE ►bit.ly/SubHWCReview unit provided free of charge by ASUS & Lenovo. This video is sponsored by Phanteks. As per Hardware Canucks guidelines, no review direction was received from manufacturer, though we were briefed about architecture details prior to publishing. As an Amazon & Best Buy Associate we earn from qualifying purchases. Follow us for more updates!Twitter bit.ly/HWC_TwitterFaceBook bit.ly/HWC_FacebookInstagram bit.ly/HWC_Instagram----------------------------------------------------------------#hardwarecanucks
Intel is FINALLY Doing Something Different Hardware Canucks 2024-09-22 | Intel's Lunar Lake architecture for laptops is coming and it could be a game changer for laptop battery life, performance and portability. But Intel is also taking some big chances here like removing SMT and hyper focusing on efficiency above all else. The biggest question is: will it work for Intel versus AMD and Apple's M3 / M4?Check out the Montech HyperFlow AIO here - geni.us/HYPERFLOWTIMESAMPS:0:00 - Some huge Changes for Intel Laptops0:46 - Sponsor Spot1:14 - The INSANE Battery Life Targets2:43 - No SMT but Better Performance?3:26 - Goodbye Memory Upgrades4:00 - Intel Core Ultra 200V Positioning 5:30 - CPU Names Explained6:03 - Ultra 9 vs Ultra 7 vs Ultra 57:11 - XE2 Graphics Arrives!9:13 - What Happened to Ports!?10:11 - EVO gets Evolved...Hopefully11:08 - Intel's Hail Mary PlayGET MERCH ►hwcstore.comSUBSCRIBE ►bit.ly/SubHWCThis video is supported by an ad spot for Montech. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases. Follow us for more updates!Twitter bit.ly/HWC_TwitterFaceBook bit.ly/HWC_FacebookInstagram bit.ly/HWC_Instagram----------------------------------------------------------------#hardwarecanucks
Fractals ITX Monster - ERA 2 Review Hardware Canucks 2024-09-18 | The Fractal ERA 2 is here and its everything someone could want in a cool looking ITX case with surprisingly good airflow and a good amount of innovative ways to install hardware. But there are some tradeoffs too. Buy items in this video from Amazon at the links below:Fractal Era 2 - Coming SoonMontech HyperFlow AIO (Sponsor) - geni.us/HYPERFLOWTimestamps: 0:00 - The Coolest ERA 2 Features 1:06 - Those COLORS!3:14 - Sponsor Spot3:45 - A Just-Right Size? 4:06 - Brilliant Mechanical Design! 5:04 - That Movable Spine5:55 - GPU Installation6:44 - Fitting it all In8:33 - The One FLAW...8:45 - Temperatures are...OK9:10 - The New ITX Champ?GET MERCH ►hwcstore.comSUBSCRIBE ►bit.ly/SubHWCReview unit provided free of charge by Fractal Design. This video is sponsored by Montech. As per Hardware Canucks guidelines, no review direction was received from manufacturer. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases. Follow us for more updates!Twitter bit.ly/HWC_TwitterFaceBook bit.ly/HWC_FacebookInstagram bit.ly/HWC_Instagram----------------------------------------------------------------#hardwarecanucks
The Ultimate Ultrabook is Here Hardware Canucks 2024-09-16 | Lunar Lake laptops are coming and they're going to be thinner and more powerful than ever while offering insane battery life. And the new Zenbook S 14 with the Intel Core Ultra 7 258V will be leading the charge. Its looking like this is one of the best thin and light laptops you'll be able to buy in 2024.Check out the Zenbook S 14 with Lunar Lake here - https://asus.click/ux5406_hwc GET MERCH ►hwcstore.comSUBSCRIBE ►bit.ly/SubHWCThis video is sponsored by ASUS. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases. Follow us for more updates!Twitter bit.ly/HWC_TwitterFaceBook bit.ly/HWC_FacebookInstagram bit.ly/HWC_Instagram----------------------------------------------------------------#zenbooks14 #lunarlake #producitivity
The Perfect 14 Gaming Laptop Hardware Canucks 2024-09-14 | The new TUF A14 is everything we could possibly want in a gaming laptop but in a smaller form factor. A lot of people might think that the Zephyrus G14 is the best 14" gaming laptop but somehow ASUS has created something even better because when you take the TUF A14 price into account, the value is almost too good to be true. The only question is which version to buy, the Ryzen Ai 9 HX 370 or Ryzen 7 8845HS?Check out the TUF A14 at Best Buy:USA - bestbuy.7tiv.net/TUFA14Canada - bestbuyca.o93x.net/TUFA14ZEN4Check out the DROP CSTM80 - drop.com/buy/drop-cstm80-barebones-mechanical-keyboardTIMESTAMPS:0:00 - INSANELY Good 14" Laptop1:43 - Exterior Impressions2:05 - Great Keyboard, Good Trackpad3:21 - Sponsor Spot3:55 - MAXIMUM Portability4:45 - Port Selection5:22 - Webcam & Speakers6:05 - A "Good Enough" Display7:04 - TUF A14 Upgrade Options7:56 - Battery Life8:32 - CPU & GPU Metrics9:35 - Real World Benchmarks10:20 - 1440p Gaming Benchmarks10:56 - The 14” Value Gaming Powerhouse!GET MERCH ►hwcstore.comSUBSCRIBE ►bit.ly/SubHWCReview unit provided free of charge by ASUS. This video is sponsored by DROP. As per Hardware Canucks guidelines, no review direction was received from manufacturer. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases. Follow us for more updates!Twitter bit.ly/HWC_TwitterFaceBook bit.ly/HWC_FacebookInstagram bit.ly/HWC_Instagram----------------------------------------------------------------#tuf #a14 #zen5
New Company, AMAZING Ideas - TRYX Luca L70 & Panorama Hardware Canucks 2024-09-12 | TRYX is a brand new company but their focus on innovative PC hardware design really makes them stand out. This video features their new Luca L70 case and the incredible looking Panorama AIO which uses the Asetek 8th Gen pump. This is the kind of outside the box thinking the PC Hardware space needs! But these items at the links down below:TRYX Panorama ARGB AIO - geni.us/TRYXPanoramaARGBTRYX Panorama AIO - geni.us/TRYXPanoramaTRYX Luca Case - Coming Sept 19TIMESTAMPS:0:00 - A New PC Hardware Player 0:26 - A SWEEEET AIO w/ Asetek 8th Gen Pump1:12 - Luca Case Overview2:07 - Some Cool Design Features2:46 - Well THAT's Different3:43 - The Curved Screen5:46 - Software Animations & Customization 9:26 - Finally More CompetitionGET MERCH ►hwcstore.comSUBSCRIBE ►bit.ly/SubHWCReview unit provided free of charge by TRYX. This video is sponsored by TRYX. As per Hardware Canucks guidelines, no review direction was received from manufacturer. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases. *EDIT for Clarity (Sept 20): all units were received with the intent of being used for reviews outside of this sponsored video. Follow us for more updates!Twitter bit.ly/HWC_TwitterFaceBook bit.ly/HWC_FacebookInstagram bit.ly/HWC_Instagram----------------------------------------------------------------#hardwarecanucks
I Used a CoPilot+ PC for 30 Days...So you Dont Have To Hardware Canucks 2024-09-04 | The Copilot+ PC trend is just starting and its already had a lot of controversy. With features like Recall being...recalled and a lot of Copilot options being online only, I decided to us a CoPilot+ laptop for 30 days as a daily driver so we can discuss battery life, performance and whether or not we can recommend these premium-priced laptops. TIMESTAMPS0:00 - So Many Choices0:44 - Living with a CoPilot+PC (Slim 7x)1:03 - Real World Battery Test3:02 - Some Issues....3:35 - Trackpad experience4:02 - CoPilot Features - A Premium for Promises6:05 - Build Quality6:57 - External Display Limitations7:52 - So I Tried to Edit a Video...9:33 - Final ThoughtsGET MERCH ►hwcstore.comSUBSCRIBE ►bit.ly/SubHWCReview unit provided free of charge as a loaned unit by Lenovo. This video is not sponsored. As per Hardware Canucks guidelines, no review direction was received from manufacturer. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases. Follow us for more updates!Twitter bit.ly/HWC_TwitterFaceBook bit.ly/HWC_FacebookInstagram bit.ly/HWC_Instagram----------------------------------------------------------------#windows #slim7x
Unrealistic Expectations - Windows Updates on Ryzen 9000 Hardware Canucks 2024-08-30 | The Ryzen 9000 series benchmarks weren't the greatest but now there's a promised Windows Update (24H2) along with a new Optional Update for 23H2 that is supposed to change everything...again. We tested this and realized there were some serious problems with a clean install of 24H2 if we compared it to an identical 23H2 setup. And that caused us to have some very unrealistic expectations about these CPUs and what the update can achieve.TIMESTAMPS:0:00 - The Ryzen 9000 Story So Far0:50 - Windows 11 24H2 & Branch Prediction1:16 - 23H2 vs 24H2 INSANE Results1:41 - Wait...Intel ALSO Benefits!?!?2:22 - A HUGE Mistake - VBS & 24H23:41 - A REAL Apples to Apples Comparison5:08 - Testing 23H2 w/ Branch Prediction (KB5041587)7:27 - Assumptions about 24H28:05 - Are these Updates a Silver Bullet?8:38 - AMD has Some Serious Problems...GET MERCH ►hwcstore.comSUBSCRIBE ►bit.ly/SubHWCReview unit provided free of charge by AMD & Intel. This video is not sponsored. As per Hardware Canucks guidelines, no review direction was received from manufacturer. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases. Follow us for more updates!Twitter bit.ly/HWC_TwitterFaceBook bit.ly/HWC_FacebookInstagram bit.ly/HWC_Instagram----------------------------------------------------------------#hardwarecanucks
Antec Flux Pro - Making Full Tower Cases Cool Again Hardware Canucks 2024-08-27 | Full tower cases for gaming PC's are usually huge, boring things without too much innovation since manufacturers prefer to use their space and nothing else. But that's inefficient and Antec feels like they have a answer in the new FLUX and FLUX Pro series. Let's take a quick run-through of this case and its features. Check out the Flux Pro below:FLUX Wood - geni.us/FLUXWOODFLUX PRO - geni.us/FLUXPROTimestamps: 0:00 - The NEW FLUX PRO! 1:20 - More Wood...2:20 - Some Unique Features3:48 - The Sound of Silence4:38 - Well now THAT's Unique5:33 - Cable Management Done Right6:00 - FLUX Airflow ACTUALLY Works :) 7:14 - Can a Case be TOO Big?7:50 - Price vs FeaturesGET MERCH ►hwcstore.comSUBSCRIBE ►bit.ly/SubHWCReview unit provided free of charge by Antec. This video is sponsored by Antec. As per Hardware Canucks guidelines, no review direction was received from manufacturer. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases. Follow us for more updates!Twitter bit.ly/HWC_TwitterFaceBook bit.ly/HWC_FacebookInstagram bit.ly/HWC_Instagram----------------------------------------------------------------#hardwarecanucks
Bigger, Better - Peerless Assassin 140 (PA140) Review Hardware Canucks 2024-08-25 | The Peerless Assassin is one of the best CPU air coolers of all time but Thermalright is trying to do it again with the Peerless Assassin 140. This 140mm CPU cooler is everything that the original PA120 was but also bigger and potentially better too. The PA140 price is also, as you'd expect, almost unbelievably competitive too. Buy the PA140 & other coolers from Amazon:Peerless Assassin 140 White - geni.us/PA140WHITEPeerless Assassin 140 Black - geni.us/PA140BLACKPeerless Assassin 120 - geni.us/PA120WCheck out the Montech HyperFlow AIO - geni.us/HYPERFLOWTIMESTAMPS:0:00 - PA140 vs PA1201:27 - Sponsor Spot (Montech)1:58 - Some BIG Changes & Installation4:17 - Peerless Assassin 140 Price5:28 - NOT a D15 G2 Killer...5:54 - Noise vs RPM 7:50 - Intel GAMING Temperatures8:26 - Intel 180W Temperature Testing8:52 - Intel 253W Temperature Testing9:21 - Intel No Limits Temperature & Frequency Testing9:49 - Ryzen GAMING Temperatures10:18 - Ryzen 5 7600X Temperature Testing10:43 - Ryzen 7 7700X Temperature Testing11:15 - Ryzen 9 7950X Temperature Testing11:28 - Reaching the Air Cooler Plateau12:22 - The PA140 vs PA120 QuestionGET MERCH ►hwcstore.comSUBSCRIBE ►bit.ly/SubHWCReview unit provided free of charge by Thermalright. This video is sponsored by Montech. As per Hardware Canucks guidelines, no review direction was received from manufacturer. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases. Follow us for more updates!Twitter bit.ly/HWC_TwitterFaceBook bit.ly/HWC_FacebookInstagram bit.ly/HWC_Instagram----------------------------------------------------------------#hardwarecanucks
I Made the ULTIMATE Gaming Headset Hardware Canucks 2024-08-23 | When talking about the best gaming headsets, very few people actually consider simply adding a microphone to their favorite headphones. Well, the ModMic series has been around for a long time and its now getting updated with the ModMic USB 2 and ModMic UNI 2. With these two microphones, you should be able to create your own ultimate gaming headset...for a price. Buy items in this video from Amazon at the links below:ModMic Uni 2 - geni.us/UNI2ModMic USB 2 - geni.us/MODUSB2H6 PRO Open - geni.us/H6PROOPENModMic Wireless - geni.us/ModwirelessTIMESTAMPS:0:00 - What is a ModMic? 0:41 - USB2 sounds PHENOMENAL! 1:25 - Quick unboxing & that PRICE! 2:05 - Creating the ULTIMATE Gaming Headset! 4:52 - ModMic UNI 2 vs UNI Original5:46 - ModMic USB 2 vs Kimura Solo6:34 - Corsair VIRTUOSO PRO (horrible...) 7:10 - EPOS H6Pro OPEN (my fave headset) 7:45 - Razer Blackshark V2 Pro (Wireless mic quality) 8:25 - Beyerdynamic MMX200 (Wireless mic quality) 8:49 - ModMic Wireless...needs an Upgrade9:38 - Are people USING Microphones? GET MERCH ►hwcstore.comSUBSCRIBE ►bit.ly/SubHWCReview unit provided free of charge by Antlion or purchased by Hardware Canucks. This video is not sponsored. As per Hardware Canucks guidelines, no review direction was received from manufacturer. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases. Follow us for more updates!Twitter bit.ly/HWC_TwitterFaceBook bit.ly/HWC_FacebookInstagram bit.ly/HWC_Instagram----------------------------------------------------------------#hardwarecanucks
mATX Cases will Never Be the Same Hardware Canucks 2024-08-19 | The Lian Li A3 has everything you could possibly want in an mATX case. Good airflow, amazing build quality, space for huge GPUs, 360mm AIO compatibility and a really good overall build experience. But we also need to consider price and when it comes to mATX PC cases, a competitive price means more than features. Buy items in this video from Amazon at the links below:Lian Li A3 (Black / Wihte) - geni.us/LIANLIA3Lian Li A3 (Wood) - Coming in a few weeksMontech HyperFlow ARGB (SPONSOR) - geni.us/HYPERFLOWTimestamps: 0:00 - Is this the mini NORTH? 0:27 - A3 WOOD price vs A31:09 - Is the wood THAT different? 2:00 - A3 size is BRILLIANT! 2:43 - CAREFUL with your choice of components3:13 - PSU choice is EVERYTHING!3:28 - Sponsor Spot3:58 - PSU mounting options are plenty! 7:05 - SFX/L mounting7:40 - Assembly / Installation9:17 - Vertical GPU in an mATX case!?9:56 - A3 Wood is Awesome?GET MERCH ►hwcstore.comSUBSCRIBE ►bit.ly/SubHWCReview unit provided free of charge by Lian Li. This video is sponsored by Montech. As per Hardware Canucks guidelines, no review direction was received from manufacturer. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases. Follow us for more updates!Twitter bit.ly/HWC_TwitterFaceBook bit.ly/HWC_FacebookInstagram bit.ly/HWC_Instagram----------------------------------------------------------------#hardwarecanucks
Can Anything Fix Ryzen 9000? Hardware Canucks 2024-08-16 | There have been so many problems with the launch of Zen 5 and its 9950X, 9900X, 9700X and 9600X CPUs. But after all the reviews and testing, especially in gaming, is there anything at all that will "fix" Ryzen 9000...or was its performance intentional all along? Check out the Montech Hyperflow ARGB AIO - geni.us/HYPERFLOWTIMESTAMPS:0:00 - SMT, PBO & More1:29 - Sponsor Spot2:00 - Let's Talk Testing PBO2:32 - PBO Gaming Power & Temps & Speeds3:14 - INSANE Power & Heat on Air Cooling4:01 - Will an AIO Even Help This?4:49 - Real World PBO Benchmarks6:23 - PBO + Gaming = Wow or Pointless?8:02 - Let's Talk SMT Modifiers9:26 - Gaming with SMT Off is INTERESTING10:38 - Pointless or Beneficial?11:51 - We're Grasping at Straws HereGET MERCH ►hwcstore.comSUBSCRIBE ►bit.ly/SubHWCReview unit provided free of charge or purchased by HWC. This video is sponsored by Montech. As per Hardware Canucks guidelines, no review direction was received from manufacturer. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases. Follow us for more updates!Twitter bit.ly/HWC_TwitterFaceBook bit.ly/HWC_FacebookInstagram bit.ly/HWC_Instagram----------------------------------------------------------------#hardwarecanucks
The Best Back to School Laptops - 2024 Edition Hardware Canucks 2024-08-11 | Choosing a laptop for back to school isn't easy but in this back to school laptop buying guide we talk about your best choices for battery life, price, performance and build quality. All while trying to keep prices under $1000 (USD). We also talk about using Mac vs PC for school and student work.Buy all these Laptops from various retailers:Lenovo Slim 7i - lenovo.vzew.net/slim7i2024Legion Slim 5i - Currently EOL in North AmericaLegion Slim 5 (Alternative) - lenovo.vzew.net/Slim5Gen9Zenbook 14 OLED AMD - Good LuckZenbook 14 OLED Intel - bestbuy.7tiv.net/ZB14OLEDIntelASUS VIVOBOOK 16 - bit.ly/VIVOBOOK16ASUS Vivobook S14 - geni.us/VIVBOOK14Zephyrus G14 - bestbuy.7tiv.net/G14BUYDell Inspiron 16 - dell.to/46GhNmOApple MacBook Air M3 - apple.co/4dzGIL0MacBook Air M2 - bestbuy.7tiv.net/MACBOOKM2XMG EVO 15 - bit.ly/XMGEUROSurface Laptop CoPilot+PC - bestbuy.7tiv.net/SURFACELAPTOPHP Envy 2 in 1 - bestbuy.7tiv.net/ENVY21TIMESTAMPS:0:00 - Laptop Buying Tips2:40 - Sponsor Spot3:15 - Our Picks (under $1000!)7:30 - Jarrod’s Picks9:04 - Alex’s Picks10:57 - Josh’s Picks12:25 - Matt’s Picks13:26 - Good Luck!Check out the DROP CSTM80 - drop.com/buy/drop-cstm80-barebones-mechanical-keyboardGET MERCH ►hwcstore.comSUBSCRIBE ►bit.ly/SubHWCReview unit provided free of charge by Lenovo, ASUS, Apple and Dell. This video is sponsored by DROP. As per Hardware Canucks guidelines, no review direction was received from manufacturer. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases. Follow us for more updates!Twitter bit.ly/HWC_TwitterFaceBook bit.ly/HWC_FacebookInstagram bit.ly/HWC_Instagram----------------------------------------------------------------#backtoschool #laptops #bestlaptops
This “Gaming” Keyboard is Insane! Hardware Canucks 2024-08-09 | We've all seen it before, a gaming keyboard that claims to do everything but doesn't do well at anything. The Azoth Extreme wants to be different though. From a removable PCB to some of best stabilizers, lubing and insulation I've ever seen on a gaming keyboard along with their brand new ROG Snow switches, its hard to imagine there being another best keyboard of 2024. And yet all of this comes at a SKY HIGH price.Check out the Azoth Extreme on Amazon - geni.us/AZOTHEXTREMECheck out the Thermaltake Tower 300 - geni.us/Tower300Timestamps:0:00 - Unboxing the Azoth EXTREME 0:31 - Adjustable Gasket Mount is NEXT LEVEL! 1:18 - How it works: SOFT vs HARD 3:08 - Sponsor Spot (Thermaltake)3:38 - Some accessories...Not Many3:57 - DESIGN vs ROG Azoth 5:26 - OLED Screen5:46 - Connectivity options (2.4Ghz, BT and USB-C)6:13 - The BIGGEST improvement over vs Azoth 6:42 - TYPE TEST (THOCCCC)7:24 - Silicon Removed vs SOFT vs HARD (Type Test) 8:20 - Is this GAMING worthy? GET MERCH ►hwcstore.comSUBSCRIBE ►bit.ly/SubHWCReview unit provided free of charge by ASUS / ROG. This video is sponsored by Asus and Thermaltake. As per Hardware Canucks guidelines, no review direction was received from manufacturer. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases. Follow us for more updates!Twitter bit.ly/HWC_TwitterFaceBook bit.ly/HWC_FacebookInstagram bit.ly/HWC_Instagram----------------------------------------------------------------#hardwarecanucks
From Ryzen 7 3800X to 9700X - 16 Games Tested Hardware Canucks 2024-08-07 | The Ryzen 7 9700X has a low price but does that lead to better performance (especially in gaming) versus the 7800X3D, 7700X and 14700K? And more importantly, is this a good upgrade for someone with a 3700X, 3800X or even 5800X3D? Check out the Thermaltake Tower 300 (Sponsor) - geni.us/Tower300TIMESTAMPS:0:00 - Ryzen 7 9700X Price for Upgrades1:24 - Sponsor Spot (Thermaltake)1:57 - Gaming Power, Temperatures & Clocks Speeds3:23 - All Core Power, Temperatures & Clocks Speeds4:23 - Real World Workload Performance5:33 - Gaming Performance (1080p & 1440p)9:11 - The Efficiency Play vs Performance 10:39 - Expectations vs RealityGET MERCH ►hwcstore.comSUBSCRIBE ►bit.ly/SubHWCReview units provided free of charge by AMD or purchased by Hardware Canucks. This video is sponsored by Thermaltake. As per Hardware Canucks guidelines, no review direction was received from manufacturer. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases. Follow us for more updates!Twitter bit.ly/HWC_TwitterFaceBook bit.ly/HWC_FacebookInstagram bit.ly/HWC_Instagram----------------------------------------------------------------#hardwarecanucks
This new NZXT case is Genius Hardware Canucks 2024-08-01 | The NZXT H7 Flow is new for 2024 and it changes pretty much everything about the way their cases are designed. It fixed past issues, introduced really good airflow and some awesome changes for gaming PC builds. This might be one of the best ATX cases on the market right now. Buy items in this video from Amazon at the links below:NZXT H7 Flow - geni.us/NZXTH7FLowMontech HyperFlow (Sponsor) - geni.us/HYPERFLOWTimestamps: 0:00 - NZXT are genius! 0:56 - What's with the name? 1:26 - Exterior design is AESTHETIC 2:50 - Sponsor Spot (Montech)3:20 - Airflow version Explained 4:37 - How loud are the fans? 5:14 - Interior is GORGEOUS! 6:50 - Cooling Performance 7:56 - Cable Management is perfect! 8:56 - How's the price of $129? GET MERCH ►hwcstore.comSUBSCRIBE ►bit.ly/SubHWCReview unit provided free of charge by NZXT. This video is sponsored by Montech. As per Hardware Canucks guidelines, no review direction was received from manufacturer. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases. Follow us for more updates!Twitter bit.ly/HWC_TwitterFaceBook bit.ly/HWC_FacebookInstagram bit.ly/HWC_Instagram----------------------------------------------------------------#hardwarecanucks
AMDs MacBook Moment. Hardware Canucks 2024-07-28 | The AMD Ryzen Ai 9 HX 370 and Ryzen Ai 9 365 are meant to be some of the best laptop CPUs for battery life, real world performance and gaming. In this in-depth review we take two ASUS Zenbook S 16 laptops, one with each processor and put them up against the best thin and light laptops with the Apple M3, Intel Ultra 7 155H and Ryzen 7 8840HS. Timestamps:0:00 - Ryzen Ai 9 HX 370, Ryzen Ai 9 365 & Zen 51:10 - Sponsor Spot (Thermaltake)1:40 - Zenbook S16 Specs 2:26 - Power Consumption & Efficiency Testing3:11 - How we Tested - CPU Power Equivalency 3:50 - Temperature & Noise Testing4:15 - Synthetic Performance Testing6:03 - Real World Performance Testing8:15 - Battery Life is.....?9:39 - Performance on BATTERY10:20 - Gaming Framerates on Thin & Lights13:04 - Close to Perfect Except...Check out the Zenbook S16 at Best Buy - Thermaltake Tower 300 at Amazon (Sponsor) - geni.us/Tower300GET MERCH ►hwcstore.comSUBSCRIBE ►bit.ly/SubHWCReview unit provided free of charge by ASUS. This video is sponsored by Thermaltake. As per Hardware Canucks guidelines, no review direction was received from manufacturer. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases. Follow us for more updates!Twitter bit.ly/HWC_TwitterFaceBook bit.ly/HWC_FacebookInstagram bit.ly/HWC_Instagram----------------------------------------------------------------#ryzenai #producitivity #laptopreview
Apple vs Qualcomm vs Intel vs AMD Laptops - The Definitive Review. Hardware Canucks 2024-07-26 | It's been a while since the Snapdragon X Elite launch and since then there have been a TON of platform updates. But how do the best Windows laptops from Intel and AMD compare now? And what about the Apple M3? Let's check things out in this comprehensive laptop review.Buy items in this video from Amazon at the links below:Apple MacBook Air M3 - geni.us/JP4LDASUS Vivobook S 15 (Copilot) - geni.us/S8ePLenovo Slim 7x - geni.us/Q9kIOsAHP Omnibook X - geni.us/uNF1Dell XPS 13 - geni.us/DAQcb6WLenovo YOGA Pro 7i - geni.us/y5AKASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (AMD) - geni.us/UbYhTIMESTAMPS:0:00 - INSANE Updates to an Immature Platform1:28 - The Challenges...2:37 - Sponsor Spot (DROP)3:12 - How We're Testing5:27 - Responsiveness Matters6:10 - The Slim 7X Swing & Miss7:04 - Omnibook X is GOOD...on the Surface7:35 - ASUS Vivobook Old School Charm8:08 - Yoga Pro 7i & XPS 13 - Yin & Yang8:44 - Macbook Air M3 is a Benchmark9:20 - The Best Screens10:12 - Testing those Webcam Claims11:25 - Power Consumption Testing14:24 - Noise & Heat15:39 - A Battery Life DEEP DIVE17:43 - Compatibility Nightmares & Successes19:23 - Storage Speeds19:39 - Real World Performance Testing23:08 - Performance on BATTERY25:20 - Let's Talk about Gaming28:07 - Gaming vs Macbook Air M329:09 - The New Laptop RealityGET MERCH ►hwcstore.comSUBSCRIBE ►bit.ly/SubHWCReview unit provided free of charge by ASUS, Dell, Lenovo, HP & Apple. This video is sponsored by Drop. As per Hardware Canucks guidelines, no review direction was received from manufacturer. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases. Follow us for more updates!Twitter bit.ly/HWC_TwitterFaceBook bit.ly/HWC_FacebookInstagram bit.ly/HWC_Instagram----------------------------------------------------------------#amd #intel #qualcomm #apple
Snapdragon X-Series - Everything we Didnt Know... Hardware Canucks 2024-07-21 | Its been a while since the launch of the Snapdragon X Elite and X Plus but in this video Sponsored by Qualcomm we wanted to go deeper into the architecture, technology, battery life claims and more importantly the future potential of Copilot Plus Ai PC's. Contrary to popular belief, these can be some of the best everyday laptops right now in 2024 but they also need some time to mature a bit more and deserve some chances to shine. TIMESTAMPS:0:00 - A Laptop Revolution 0:35 - Updates have ALREADY Changed Everything1:15 - The Evolution of x86 vs Windows on ARM2:15 - Why RISC Instruction sets? 3:05 - Snapdragon X Series Architecture4:33 - Cutting through Confusion - X Elite vs X Plus Specs6:52 - The Importance of POWER7:38 - Impressive Connectivity (USB4 & More)8:02 - AptX Good News & Bad News8:32 - Native App Support9:13 - Understanding Emulation through Prism11:12 - The Gaming Challenge12:24 - A WTF Moment for Gaming & AutoSR13:53 - External GPUs & The Linux Question...14:50 - The Intent of Snapdragon Laptops15:46 - The Copilot Marketing...17:06 - A Hard Sell, Except....GET MERCH ►hwcstore.comSUBSCRIBE ►bit.ly/SubHWCThis video is sponsored by Qualcomm, making the removal of ads possible. As per Hardware Canucks guidelines, no review direction was received from manufacturer other than . As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases. Follow us for more updates!Twitter bit.ly/HWC_TwitterFaceBook bit.ly/HWC_FacebookInstagram bit.ly/HWC_Instagram----------------------------------------------------------------#hardwarecanucks
Return of the King - Noctua NH-D15 G2 Review Hardware Canucks 2024-07-17 | If you are looking for the absolute best air cooler for your gaming PC, then the obvious choice has always been the Noctua NH-D15. But now with Noctua's NH-D15 G2, they're changing the game again but their goal of once again having the best air cooler for Intel and AMD systems now has some serious competition with Thermalright and DeepCool. So with a sky-high price and amazing temperatures, can the D15 G2 really become the best of the best again?Buy items in this video from Amazon at the links below:Noctua NH-D15 Standard - geni.us/NHD15G2STDNoctua NH-D15 LBC (AMD) - geni.us/NHD15LBC Noctua NH-D15 HBC (Intel) - geni.us/NHD15HBCThermalright Peerless Assassin - geni.us/PA120WThermalright Phantom Spirit - geni.us/PhantomSpiritMontech Sky2 GX (Sponsor)- geni.us/SKYTWOTIMESTAMPS:0:00 - 10 YEARS Later...1:00 - D15 G2 Price, Size, Weight vs D152:56 - Sponsor Spot3:26 - D15 G2 Standard vs LBC vs HBC7:54 - Installation Kits8:28 - The NF-A14x25 G2 Fans9:17 - Acoustical Testing10:15 - How & What we Tested11:40 - Intel 180W Temperature Testing12:29 - Intel 253W Temperature Testing13:59 - Intel No Limits Temperature & Frequency Testing14:47 - Intel GAMING Temperatures16:00 - Ryzen 5 7600X Temperature Testing16:45 - Ryzen 7 7700X Temperature Testing17:05 - Ryzen 9 7950X Temperature Testing17:37 - Ryzen GAMING Temperatures17:59 - Was the wait Worth It?19:11 - YES there's a Market for This20:13 - Don't Buy the Wrong One! GET MERCH ►hwcstore.comSUBSCRIBE ►bit.ly/SubHWCReview unit provided free of charge by Noctua. This video is sponsored by Montech. As per Hardware Canucks guidelines, no review direction was received from manufacturer. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases. Follow us for more updates!Twitter bit.ly/HWC_TwitterFaceBook bit.ly/HWC_FacebookInstagram bit.ly/HWC_Instagram----------------------------------------------------------------#hardwarecanucks
What HAPPENED to Corsair Cases? Hardware Canucks 2024-07-15 | Corsair used to be known for the the best PC cases on the planet but that has changed. Instead of them offering amazing build quality, innovation and pricing, Corsair PC cases are now expensive, have a lot of copycat features that are years late and have build quality of a sub-budget case. But let's also talk about how things can be fixed. Looking for a GREAT case, check out the Montech SKY 2 GX (Sponsor) - geni.us/SKYTWOGET MERCH ►hwcstore.comSUBSCRIBE ►bit.ly/SubHWCReview unit provided free of charge by Corsair. This video is sponsored by Montech. As per Hardware Canucks guidelines, no review direction was received from manufacturer. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases. Follow us for more updates!Twitter bit.ly/HWC_TwitterFaceBook bit.ly/HWC_FacebookInstagram bit.ly/HWC_Instagram----------------------------------------------------------------#hardwarecanucks
Dont Mess with Perfection - The Razer Blade 16 (2024) Review Hardware Canucks 2024-07-14 | The Razer Blade 16 is supposedly "new" for 2024 but because of there being a lack of innovation on new laptop GPUs and processors, Razer might have a hard time pretending this laptop is actually new. Buy items in this video from Amazon at the links below:Razer Blade 16 2024 - geni.us/BLADE162024Razer Blade 16 2023 - geni.us/BLADE162023Check out the Drop CSTM80 Keyboard - drop.com/buy/drop-cstm80-barebones-mechanical-keyboardGET MERCH ►hwcstore.comSUBSCRIBE ►bit.ly/SubHWCTimestamps:0:13 - Specs and Pricing0:46 - Can you spot the difference?2:37 - Wishing for a Better Keyboard3:18 - Fast ports4:24 - Webcam and Speakers5:15 - Sponsor Spot5:50 - The GOAT of Laptop Displays!7:07 - Upgradability (up to 96GB RAM!!!)7:26 - CPU and GPU Temps, Frequencies and Noise Levels8:22 - Real World Benchmarks9:21 - Battery Life9:49 - 1600p Gaming Results10:28 - A Premium for Repackaged Hardware.Review unit provided free of charge by Razer. This video is sponsored by DROP. As per Hardware Canucks guidelines, no review direction was received from manufacturer. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases. Follow us for more updates!Twitter bit.ly/HWC_TwitterFaceBook bit.ly/HWC_FacebookInstagram bit.ly/HWC_Instagram----------------------------------------------------------------#hardwarecanucks
How AI is Killing Smartphones Hardware Canucks 2024-07-10 | I want to address an important issue on how a single-dimensional, almost insane focus on AI by some of these companies is restricting true innovation on the hardware side of the smartphone market. Do we really need AI on smartphones?Buy items in this video from Amazon at the links below:GET MERCH ►hwcstore.comSUBSCRIBE ►bit.ly/SubHWCReview units provided free of charge by Samsung, Google, Nothing and Apple. As per Hardware Canucks guidelines, no review direction was received from manufacturer. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases. Follow us for more updates!Twitter bit.ly/HWC_TwitterFaceBook bit.ly/HWC_FacebookInstagram bit.ly/HWC_Instagram----------------------------------------------------------------#android #iphone
The S-TIER mATX Case you probably Missed Hardware Canucks 2024-07-07 | The mATX market has a new god-tier case that I almost missed because it was launched in almost secret. And that's what happens with ASUS. First it was the AP201, an mATX LEGEND and now it is the A21, a larger budget mATX that costs under $70 but it offers SO MUCH for that money. Buy items in this video from Amazon at the links below:ASUS A21 Black - geni.us/A21BLACKASUS A21 White - geni.us/A21WHITEASUS AP201 (alternate, smaller case) - geni.us/AP201Fractal Pop Mini Air (amazing value) - geni.us/POPMINICheck out the Montech Sky Two GX - geni.us/SKYTWOGET MERCH ►hwcstore.comSUBSCRIBE ►bit.ly/SubHWCReview unit provided free of charge by ASUS & Purchased by HWC. This video is sponsored by Montech. As per Hardware Canucks guidelines, no review direction was received from manufacturer. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases. Follow us for more updates!Twitter bit.ly/HWC_TwitterFaceBook bit.ly/HWC_FacebookInstagram bit.ly/HWC_Instagram----------------------------------------------------------------#hardwarecanucks
These Laptops could Change Everything! Hardware Canucks 2024-07-02 | A new class of laptops has arrived with the Lenovo Yoga Slim 7X, Microsoft Surface Laptop, HP Omnibook, Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge and others, there's a massive focus on what matters to most users: crazy battery life for Windows laptops, super responsive performance, great build quality and plenty of options for future features from Copilot+. Or never use those AI features and still have an amazing Windows laptop experience. Timestamps:1:03 - The CoPilot+ PC Dilema1:51 - Better Webcams, USB4 and aptX!2:38 - Dell XPS 13 3:38 - HP Omnibook X4:38 - Acer Swift 14 AI5:41 - ASUS Vivobook S156:43 - Microsoft Surface Pro8:14 - ASUS ProArt PZ1310:03 - Lenovo Slim 7X12:13 - Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge13:23 - AI Features 14:01 - What Comes Next? GET MERCH ►hwcstore.comSUBSCRIBE ►bit.ly/SubHWCReview unit provided free of charge by the companies listed. This video is sponsored by Qualcomm. As per Hardware Canucks guidelines, no review direction was received from manufacturer. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases. Follow us for more updates!Twitter bit.ly/HWC_TwitterFaceBook bit.ly/HWC_FacebookInstagram bit.ly/HWC_Instagram----------------------------------------------------------------#hardwarecanucks
SO Close to Perfect - Legion 7i (Gen 9) Review Hardware Canucks 2024-06-27 | The Lenovo Legion 7i Gen 9 is all new for 2024 and its probably one of the best gaming laptops (price to performance at least) available right now, especially with the high wattage RTX 4070 option. But in a world with the Razer Blade 16 and the Zephyrus G16, can this new gaming laptop really keep up? Buy the Legion 7i (Black) RTX 4070 - lenovo.vzew.net/Nkr6A2Configure a Legion 7i Gen 9 - lenovo.vzew.net/7i4070Check out the Montech Sky 2 GX - geni.us/SKYTWOTIMESTAMPS:0:00 - The Legion 7i Gen 9 Review1:07 - Legion 7i 2024 Pricing & Specs2:14 - Sleek Design BUT…4:09 - The Perfect Keyboard5:41 - Ports for MILES6:29 - Let's talk Webcam & Speakers7:08 - DAT SCREEN!8:08 - Legion 7i Upgrade Options8:37 - CPU Temps, Frequencies & Noise Levels9:19 - GPU Temps, Frequencies & Noise Levels9:46 - Battery Life10:23 - Real World Benchmarks11:34 - 1600p Gaming Results12:08 - The Legion 7i keeps getting BetterGET MERCH ►hwcstore.comSUBSCRIBE ►bit.ly/SubHWCReview unit provided as a loaner sample by Legion. This video is sponsored by Montech. As per Hardware Canucks guidelines, no review direction was received from manufacturer. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases. Follow us for more updates!Twitter bit.ly/HWC_TwitterFaceBook bit.ly/HWC_FacebookInstagram bit.ly/HWC_Instagram----------------------------------------------------------------#hardwarecanucks
The Fractal MOOD Review - All Hype? Hardware Canucks 2024-06-25 | The Fractal Mood has been designed to be not only the best ITX case but also one of the prettiest. I mean this thing is SO GOOD LOOKING and it blends in to every environment. But did Fractal sacrifice on things like thermals, build quality and ease of use to launch something that's form over function? Let's find out! Buy items in this video from Amazon at the links below:Fractal MOOD Black - geni.us/MOODBLACKFractal MOOD Grey - geni.us/MOODWHITECheck out the Arctic Liquid Freezer (sponsor) - geni.us/FreezerIII240Timestamps: 0:00 - NEW MOOD SPACE! 0:59 - Is the fabric DURABLE?!?1:27 - BRILLIANT top exhaust2:10 - Airflow Optional?2:50 - CPU Temperatures 3:34 - GPU Compatibility 4:23 - ACOUSTICS...ouch 5:08 - GPU Temperatures (OK WOW!)5:48 - Interior ISSUES and Concerns! 8:41 - Price $$$GET MERCH ►hwcstore.comSUBSCRIBE ►bit.ly/SubHWCReview unit provided free of charge by Fractal Design. This video is sponsored by Arctic. As per Hardware Canucks guidelines, no review direction was received from manufacturer. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases. Follow us for more updates!Twitter bit.ly/HWC_TwitterFaceBook bit.ly/HWC_FacebookInstagram bit.ly/HWC_Instagram----------------------------------------------------------------#hardwarecanucks
The Coolest PC Hardware Trends of 2024 into 2025 Hardware Canucks 2024-06-11 | PC hardware is getting a bit boring but there are some pretty cool changes that are coming later this year and into 2025. That includes a move to 3D Vapor Chambers for air coolers, curved screens for AIO's, finally some different case colors and a general price decrease for AIO's. Of course there's a lot more like CAMM2 modules too. TIMESTAMPS:0:00 - We Couldn't Show you Everything0:30 - FINALLY New Colors1:31 - AIO Screen Madness2:00 - LCP Fan Issues get SOLVED2:31 - New Case Materials are Coming!4:01 - PSU Silence from Noctua4:41 - Case Modification WITHOUT Complication5:39 - 3DVC Becomes Mainstream7:07 - The $100 AIO with an LCD Screen8:22 - The CAMM2 Discussion GET MERCH ►hwcstore.comSUBSCRIBE ►bit.ly/SubHWCAs per Hardware Canucks guidelines, no review direction was received from manufacturer. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases. Follow us for more updates!Twitter bit.ly/HWC_TwitterFaceBook bit.ly/HWC_FacebookInstagram bit.ly/HWC_Instagram----------------------------------------------------------------#hardwarecanucks #computex2024
A DIFFERENT Way to do Air Cooling Hardware Canucks 2024-06-08 | Air cooling needs and update and that's exactly what will be happening with 3D Vapor Chambers. Its pretty simple, since air cooling has reached a performance plateau manufacturers need to find a way to improve performance without increasing the size of the coolers. That's where Project Trinity from Thermaltake gets going.0:00 - Hail our 3DVC Masters2:30 - A Cooler to Match Thermalright?2:52 - OMG what is THIS?4:23 - Jumping on the LCD Bandwagon5:24 - Fixing a SERIOUS ProblemGET MERCH ►hwcstore.comSUBSCRIBE ►bit.ly/SubHWCThis video is sponsored by Thermaltake, Antec, Phanteks and the Government of Taiwan. As per Hardware Canucks guidelines, no review direction was received from manufacturer. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases. Follow us for more updates!Twitter bit.ly/HWC_TwitterFaceBook bit.ly/HWC_FacebookInstagram bit.ly/HWC_Instagram----------------------------------------------------------------#hardwarecanucks
The 32 Fan Case 🤯 - Corsair 9000D Hardware Canucks 2024-06-07 | The Corsair 9000D is almost unbelievable. With 32 fan mounts for extreme water or air cooling, this is actually one of the craziest PC cases we've ever seen. 0:00 - The Corsair 9000D is CRAZY3:48 - Corsair 3500X 8:05 - They do BUDGET Fans?12:35 - Titan RX RGB AIOBuy items in this video from Amazon at the links below:GET MERCH ►hwcstore.comSUBSCRIBE ►bit.ly/SubHWCThis video is sponsored by Antec, Phanteks, Thermaltake and the Government of Taiwan.Follow us for more updates!Twitter bit.ly/HWC_TwitterFaceBook bit.ly/HWC_FacebookInstagram bit.ly/HWC_Instagram----------------------------------------------------------------#hardwarecanucks
This is PEAK Case Design - Antec Performance 1M & FLUX Hardware Canucks 2024-06-07 | The Antec Performance 1M ITX case and ATX sized FLUX PRO are really trying to take case design to the next level by improving on previous designs to create something evolutionary. TIMESTAMPS:0:00 - Flux Pro5:13 - Regular Flux6:19 - Performance 1M7:33 - Stepping up their fan game10:25 - Core HS..Handheld!?GET MERCH ►hwcstore.comSUBSCRIBE ►bit.ly/SubHWCThis video is sponsored by Antec, Phanteks, Thermaltake & the Government of Taiwan.Follow us for more updates!Twitter bit.ly/HWC_TwitterFaceBook bit.ly/HWC_FacebookInstagram bit.ly/HWC_Instagram----------------------------------------------------------------#hardwarecanucks
Thermalright isnt Done Yet - Peerless Assassin 140 & More Hardware Canucks 2024-06-06 | The Thermalright air cooling lineup is actually expanding with the Peerless Assassin 140, Royal Knight 120, Royal Preytor Ultra and more. Some of these could (technically) beat the Noctua D15 G2 based on Thermalright's own competitive analysis numbers. GET MERCH ►hwcstore.comSUBSCRIBE ►bit.ly/SubHWCAs per Hardware Canucks guidelines, no review direction was received from manufacturer. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases. Follow us for more updates!Twitter bit.ly/HWC_TwitterFaceBook bit.ly/HWC_FacebookInstagram bit.ly/HWC_Instagram----------------------------------------------------------------#hardwarecanucks
The IMPOSSIBLE $99 Dual Chamber Case! Hardware Canucks 2024-06-06 | Montech is on a budget case kick lately with a bunch of amazing PC gaming cases coming in under $100. Their HS01, Montech HS01 Mini and updated King 95 are on their way and every one of them redefines what a company can offer for such a low price. The Metal Pro 12 series fans and new AIO's also bring incredible CPU cooling performance to lower prices. Buy items in this video from Amazon at the links below:GET MERCH ►hwcstore.comSUBSCRIBE ►bit.ly/SubHWCThis video is sponsored by Thermaltake, Antec, Phanteks and the Government of Taiwan. As per Hardware Canucks guidelines, no review direction was received from manufacturer. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases. Follow us for more updates!Twitter bit.ly/HWC_TwitterFaceBook bit.ly/HWC_FacebookInstagram bit.ly/HWC_Instagram----------------------------------------------------------------#hardwarecanucks
Noctua just went Boss Mode - New 120mm Cooler, Thermosiphon, D15 G2 Launch & More! Hardware Canucks 2024-06-05 | The Noctua NH-D15 G2 release date is coming up THIS MONTH and there's so many ways in which its been improved since we last saw it. The D15 G2 will actually come in three different versions which are aligned with base curvature (Standard, Intel and AMD). Noctua is also showing its AIO / Thermosiphon project along with a new dual tower heatsink that could beat the D15 G1 and a new 120mm fan too. 0:00 - D15? D16? Nope, D15 G2! 0:47 - The NH-D15 G2 Price & Availability 1:10 - NH-D15 Versions (Standard vs LBC vs HBC) & Hardware3:55 - Surface Contact Pressure vs Performance (AM5 vs LGA1700)5:10 - Low Convexity Base (LBC) for AMD6:00 - High Convexity Base (HBC) for Intel7:44 - Which Version is for You?8:31 - CPU Deformation vs Contact Pressure vs ILM Washers10:16 - Flattest CPU Cooler Base is the Worst Base11:18 - HUGE Temperature Improvements!13:10 - The New 120mm Fans!15:11 - A 120mm Dual Tower Cooler to Rule Them All17:42 - The Noctua Thermosiphon Project20:33 - A HUGE Year for NoctuaGET MERCH ►hwcstore.comSUBSCRIBE ►bit.ly/SubHWCThis video is not sponsored. As per Hardware Canucks guidelines, no review direction was received from manufacturer. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases. Follow us for more updates!Twitter bit.ly/HWC_TwitterFaceBook bit.ly/HWC_FacebookInstagram bit.ly/HWC_Instagram----------------------------------------------------------------#hardwarecanucksBuy items in this video from Amazon at the links below:GET MERCH ►hwcstore.comSUBSCRIBE ►bit.ly/SubHWCAs an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases. Follow us for more updates!Twitter bit.ly/HWC_TwitterFaceBook bit.ly/HWC_FacebookInstagram bit.ly/HWC_Instagram----------------------------------------------------------------#hardwarecanucks
Fractals ITX Masterpieces - ERA 2 & MOOD Hardware Canucks 2024-06-05 | Fractal has been just owning lately in the case market and the new Mood and ERA 2 ITX cases might be their best SFF PC designs yet. These things take small form factor cases to the next level. But are the ERA changes enough to improve its airflow and overall performance? And the Mood....well its amazing. TIMESTAMPS:0:00 - A New Era…7:27 - I’m in the Mood for Fractal12:22 - Time to ScapeBuy items in this video from Amazon at the links below:GET MERCH ►hwcstore.comSUBSCRIBE ►bit.ly/SubHWCThis video is sponsored by Thermaltake, Antec, Phanteks & the Government of Taiwan. As per Hardware Canucks guidelines, no review direction was received from manufacturer. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases. Follow us for more updates!Twitter bit.ly/HWC_TwitterFaceBook bit.ly/HWC_FacebookInstagram bit.ly/HWC_Instagram----------------------------------------------------------------#hardwarecanucks
These Affordable Cases got WOOD!!! Hardware Canucks 2024-06-05 | Lian Li is getting back into affordable cases with the wood-contoured Lancool 217 and even less expensive but no less capable Lancool 207. Meanwhile Hydroshift 360S brings a whole new level of AIO’s that take TUBE management into account. Its just brilliant. They've also shown a SignalRGB collab, the O11 Vision Compact and unique SSUPD XHUTTLE.GET MERCH ►hwcstore.comSUBSCRIBE ►bit.ly/SubHWCThis video is sponsored by Thermaltake, Phanteks, Antec and the Government of Taiwan. As per Hardware Canucks guidelines, no review direction was received from the manufacturer. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases. Follow us for more updates!Twitter bit.ly/HWC_TwitterFaceBook bit.ly/HWC_FacebookInstagram bit.ly/HWC_Instagram----------------------------------------------------------------#hardwarecanucks
These Case Colors are the new Meta Hardware Canucks 2024-06-04 | Let's have an honest talk here. Black and white cases have become boring, no better than the Dell Beige from the 1990's. But some companies are starting a new trend of colored cases and they look AMAZING....GET MERCH ►hwcstore.comSUBSCRIBE ►bit.ly/SubHWCThis video is sponsored by Thermaltake, Phanteks, the Government of Taiwan and Antec. As per Hardware Canucks guidelines, no review direction was received from manufacturer. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases. Follow us for more updates!Twitter bit.ly/HWC_TwitterFaceBook bit.ly/HWC_FacebookInstagram bit.ly/HWC_Instagram----------------------------------------------------------------#hardwarecanucks
Custom Water Cooling done DIFFERENT! Hardware Canucks 2024-06-03 | For newcomers, custom water cooling might look daunting but with Glacier EZ Fit system, Phanteks is taking a different approach. Not only are they giving a completely premade kit, which has already been done but what's unique here is that they're using a pneumatic style fitting for a push-to-connect installation process. We also cover the T30 140mm and a new M25 G2 fan. GET MERCH ►hwcstore.comSUBSCRIBE ►bit.ly/SubHWCFollow us for more updates!Twitter bit.ly/HWC_TwitterFaceBook bit.ly/HWC_FacebookInstagram bit.ly/HWC_Instagram----------------------------------------------------------------#hardwarecanucks
Your next Laptop probably WONT be from Intel Hardware Canucks 2024-06-03 | The ASUS ProArt creator laptop lineup (for thin and light at least) is largely moving beyond Intel and instead looking towards the Qualcomm Snapdragon X-series and AMD Ryzen Ai 300 - series. Let's take a look at the ProArt PZ13 with the Qualcomm X-series, and ProArt PX13 and P16 with some awesome Strix Point CPUs. GET MERCH ►hwcstore.comSUBSCRIBE ►bit.ly/SubHWCReview unit provided as loaners by ASUS. This video is sponsored by ASUS. As per Hardware Canucks guidelines, no review direction was received from manufacturer. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases. Follow us for more updates!Twitter bit.ly/HWC_TwitterFaceBook bit.ly/HWC_FacebookInstagram bit.ly/HWC_Instagram----------------------------------------------------------------#hardwarecanucks
New Ryzen CPUs Make this Laptop SO GOOD - Zenbook S 16 Hardware Canucks 2024-06-03 | The AMD Ryzen Ai 300 series have allowed ASUS to go ultra slim and ultra light for their new Zenbook S 16 while also offering new levels of performance. This is done through an efficient vapor chamber cooler and ultra quiet fans despite offer high performance 28W HX series Zen 5 CPUs. GET MERCH ►hwcstore.comSUBSCRIBE ►bit.ly/SubHWCThis video is sponsored by ASUS. As per Hardware Canucks guidelines, no review direction was received from manufacturer. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases. Follow us for more updates!Twitter bit.ly/HWC_TwitterFaceBook bit.ly/HWC_FacebookInstagram bit.ly/HWC_Instagram----------------------------------------------------------------#zenbooks16
Zen 5 Laptops are HERE - Ryzen Ai 300 Series Explained Hardware Canucks 2024-06-03 | The Zen 5 based Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 and Ryzen Ai 9 365 are coming to gaming laptops and thin and light laptops a bit sooner than expected. The end result is the Ryzen 300 series or what was called Strix Point competing directly against Intel Lunar Lake and Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite and X Plus. But will it be enough? Check out the Montech Sky Two GX (Sponsor) - geni.us/SKYTWOTimestamps:0:00 - Ai, Ai, Ai, Ai...and more Ai. 1:19 - More Naming Confusion & an Opportunity2:49 - Product Name Decoding...3:53 - Sponsor Spot4:23 - Zen 5 is Here5:13 - Zen 5 vs Zen 5c Explained6:50 - Processor Scaling to 24 Threads7:34 - The RDNA 3.5 Mystery8:20 - XDNA 2 for Ai8:50 - Ryzen Ai 300 Series Lineup (For now)10:17 - Performance vs Apple M3 & Lunar Lake11:58 - Still Many QuestionsGET MERCH ►hwcstore.comSUBSCRIBE ►bit.ly/SubHWCThis video is sponsored by Montech. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases. Follow us for more updates!Twitter bit.ly/HWC_TwitterFaceBook bit.ly/HWC_FacebookInstagram bit.ly/HWC_Instagram----------------------------------------------------------------#ryzenai
The New Phanteks EVOLV X2 is MIND BLOWING! Hardware Canucks 2024-06-02 | Phanteks has done it again by thinking very differently about PC case design with the Evolv X2, G400A, G400N and a revised NV series. 0:00 - The Phanteks Rebrand0:38 - Evolv X2 does things Differently7:11 - G400A / G400N - The perfect budget cases9:21 - NV5 MKII / NV9 MKIIGET MERCH ►hwcstore.comSUBSCRIBE ►bit.ly/SubHWCAs per Hardware Canucks guidelines, no review direction was received from manufacturer. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases. Follow us for more updates!Twitter bit.ly/HWC_TwitterFaceBook bit.ly/HWC_FacebookInstagram bit.ly/HWC_Instagram----------------------------------------------------------------#hardwarecanucks
