00:00 Intro 00:56 AMD’s blog earlier this week… 03:20 Memory and VBS details… 04:43 Admin mode? 05:26 AMD’s recommendations 06:41 Leo’s test setup 08:31 Far Cry 6 09:55 Cyberpunk 2077 11:36 Total War: Pharaoh 14:37 What have we learned?
Test systems: CPU: AMD Ryzen 9000 and Ryzen 7000 Motherboard: MSI MEG X670E Ace RAM: 32GB G.Skill Trident Z5 Neo RGB DDR5-6000 C30 CPU: AMD Ryzen 5000, 3000 and 2000 Motherboard: Asus TUF Gaming X570-Plus RAM: 32GB Corsair LPX DDR4-3600 C16 (DDR4-3200 for Ryzen 3000 and 2000) CPU: Intel Core i7-14700K and i5-14600K Motherboard: Gigabyte Z790 Aorus Master X RAM: 32GB G.Skill Trident Z5 Neo RGB DDR5-6000 C30
Shared parts for all test systems: Graphics: Gigabyte GeForce RTX 4080 Gaming OC 16GB CPU cooler: Phanteks Glacier One 360D30 SSD: 1TB Crucial T700 Power Supply: Seasonic Prime GX-1600 ATX 3.0
AMD hopes Windows 11 Update can rescue Zen 5 - TESTED!KitGuruTech2024-08-23 | AMD published a blog earlier this week where the company outlined some reasons why Zen 5 performance has not quite lined up with AMD's own claims. Today Leo goes through that blog and tests Zen 5 on the latest Windows 24H2 update... read more here: kitguru.net/components/cpu/leo-waldock/amd-hopes-windows-11-update-can-rescue-zen-5-tested
00:00 Intro 00:56 AMD’s blog earlier this week… 03:20 Memory and VBS details… 04:43 Admin mode? 05:26 AMD’s recommendations 06:41 Leo’s test setup 08:31 Far Cry 6 09:55 Cyberpunk 2077 11:36 Total War: Pharaoh 14:37 What have we learned?
Test systems: CPU: AMD Ryzen 9000 and Ryzen 7000 Motherboard: MSI MEG X670E Ace RAM: 32GB G.Skill Trident Z5 Neo RGB DDR5-6000 C30 CPU: AMD Ryzen 5000, 3000 and 2000 Motherboard: Asus TUF Gaming X570-Plus RAM: 32GB Corsair LPX DDR4-3600 C16 (DDR4-3200 for Ryzen 3000 and 2000) CPU: Intel Core i7-14700K and i5-14600K Motherboard: Gigabyte Z790 Aorus Master X RAM: 32GB G.Skill Trident Z5 Neo RGB DDR5-6000 C30
Shared parts for all test systems: Graphics: Gigabyte GeForce RTX 4080 Gaming OC 16GB CPU cooler: Phanteks Glacier One 360D30 SSD: 1TB Crucial T700 Power Supply: Seasonic Prime GX-1600 ATX 3.0
#AMD #9950x #ryzen9CyberPowerPC PROJECT ZERO Infinity (14900KF + 4080S)KitGuruTech2024-10-18 | Mat goes hands on with the first MSI Project Zero prebuilt desktop we’ve reviewed on the channel. The Project Zero Infinity from CyberPowerPC features an MSI Z790 Project Zero motherboard, an Intel Core i9-14900KF CPU alongside 32GB of Kingston Fury Renegade RGB DDR5 memory running at 6400MT/s, and an MSI RTX 4080 Super. As well as looking the part due a distinct lack of visible cables, the specs should lead to some stellar gaming performance, and we’re putting both to the test today. Read more here: kitguru.net/desktop-pc/mat-mynett/cyberpowerpc-project-zero-infinity-prebuilt-review-14900kf-4080s
00:00 Overview 00:47 Pricing and warranty 01:53 Hardware specification 08:15 Front I/O 08:30 Extra fan? 08:46 Thoughts on the looks 10:14 Updating Windows 10:32 Cinebench R23 Multi Core / Clocks/ Power 11:11 Cinebench R23 Single Core 11:23 3DMark Time Spy 12:13 AIDA 64 Memory Bandwidth 12:59 Gaming 13:14 Modern Warfare 3 13:37 Cyberpunk 2077 14:09 F1 2024 14:50 Assassins Creed Mirage 15:17 Red Dead Redemption 2 15:42 Forza Horizon 5 16:05 Mats thoughts on gaming 16:28 Thermals, Noise and Power 19:14 Closing Thoughts
System Specification: Case: Corsair 3500X ARGB TG Case – White – (features x3 RS120 ARGB fans) CPU (Processor): Intel® Core™ i9-14900KF – 24-Core [8P @ 3.00GHz-5.60GHz / 16E @ 2.20GHz-4.40GHz] – 36MB Cache Graphics Card (GPU): MSI GeForce RTX™ 4080 SUPER Gaming X Slim – 16GB GDDR6X – HDMI, DP – Real-Time Ray Tracing, NVIDIA DLSS 3 (The system featured in this article and in our video review features an MSI RTX 4080 Super Suprim X – This has since been changed to the above graphics card model due to stock issues) CPU Cooling: MSI Coreliquid E240 ARGB AIO Liquid Cooler, Ultimate OC Compatible – White Motherboard: MSI Z790 PROJECT ZERO: ATX w/ PCIe 5.0, USB 3.2, 4x M.2 Memory (RAM): 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5/6400mhz Kingston Fury Renegade RGB White/Silver PSU (Power Supply): MSI MAG A1250GL PCIE5 1250W 80+ Gold ATX 3.0 Fully Modular Gaming Power Supply Storage (NVMe Drives): 1TB MSI M450 M.2 PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD – 3600MB/s Read & 3000MB/s Write
#gamingpc #cyberpowerPC #projectzero #msi #msigamingMSI Shenzhen Factory Tour - how Z890 motherboards are made!KitGuruTech2024-10-17 | KitGuru recently flew out to China where we met Ethan Yang, the vice president for MSI Shenzhen’s manufacturing plant. He gave us a tour of his factory facility just as they were going through the process of building the first Z890 Tomahawk motherboards, so we thought we'd bring our readers along for the ride! Read more here: kitguru.net/components/motherboard/dominic-moass/msi-shenzhen-factory-tour-how-z890-motherboards-are-made
The complex itself is huge, as you might expect, and with strong security around the outside. When the plant first opened in 2001, it could house up to 12,000 workers. Nowadays, through increase efficiencies and the application of automation and Ai, MSI Shenzhen is down to just 3,000 workers – across all shifts. Yang told us that he expects to get this down to 1,500 in the near future.
So exactly how long does it take for a production line to be prepared and, once up and running, how long does it take to make one specific motherboard and how long does it take to switch from – say – a Z890 Tomahawk to a Z890 Carbon on the line itself?
Yang said that they tend to work in batches of 2,000 units at a time, that each board takes around 90 minutes to go from ‘plain PCB’ to ‘boxed and ready for sale’. Finally, switching products takes around 6 minutes.
As the plain PCBs arrive in the factory, the first station they hit is a solder paste printer. Yang explained that this machine lets them mask the motherboard in a precise way, so that later when the board goes through the solder path, they can control exactly what does and does not get connected.
The majority of components that will be installed on each motherboard actually come into the factory on a roll of tape, allowing the robotic manufacturing system to pick up each component and position it correctly on the motherboard. It is the role of the human operators to ensure they have enough tapes on standby and that they swap them out in time to reduce the chance of a production line having to stop.
In order for the soldering process to work perfectly, the board and everything on it must be brought up gently to a temperature of around 270 degrees. It's crucial that every part of the board is at the same temperature, if you want a successful solder.
Next we come to one of the automatic optical inspection machines, which can do a very detailed analysis of everything on the motherboard at this stage; this allows them to quickly and easily highlight any potential issues.
As we go along to the next section of surface mounting machines, Yang pointed out the second stage production line information screen showing which of the units are perfectly loaded and have plenty of spare components and which ones are getting to the point where they will need to be reloaded soon. Now that all of the surface mount components have been added to the board, it needs to go into a second oven.
After going through the second oven, each board is now inspected by a much more sophisticated unit that intelligently analyses everything that's been done on the board so far and tells the management team that everything's okay. Having seen all the surface mount parts of the process, we now get onto the machines that do insertion.
As you'd expect, there's another automated checking machine that will scan every part of the board looking for issues and defects that can be either fixed immediately or taken offline.
We've now moved to the first of a series of physical and electrical tests that are automatically carried out on the board. At this stage we're still missing the CPU mounting mechanism, which you can see being added here manually by human operator… …and it then goes into a robotic machine which will do up each screw to exactly the right pressure.
Then we're on to automated function tests where specialised machines will tell the operators if the board has been successful in its assembly. Operators can normally test 4 boards at a time like this, but the fact that this test is relatively slow means that they can have up to eight units being tested - by a single operator – all at once.
#msi #z890 #intel #msigamingNEW MSI Z890 Motherboard Roundup - Core Ultra 2 Series readyKitGuruTech2024-10-16 | KitGuru has covered news about the imminent launch of Intel Core Ultra 200S which will unleash a torrent of new motherboards with the Z890 chipset and Socket LGA1851. To demonstrate the point, MSI sent us five models of Z890 with a wide variety of features and prices to show us what we can expect. Read more here: kitguru.net/components/leo-waldock/msi-intel-z890-motherboard-showcase
00:00 Overview 01:02 MSI Meg Z890 ACE (and accessories) 04:34 The Range, power, cooling, Frozr Sync and details 07:18 MSI PRO Z890-A WIFI 09:15 MSI MAG Z890 Tomahawk WiFi 11:09 MSI MPG Z890 Carbon WiFi 14:03 MSI MEG UNIFY X 18:15 MSI MEG Z890 ACE
£649.99 MEG Z890 Ace 24x110A +1+2+1, dual heatpipes and 8-layer PCB 2x M.2 Shield Frozr 1x Gen 5 M.2 and 4x Gen 4 M.2 10Gbit Marvell Super Ethernet, Intel Killer WiFi 7 2x Thunderbolt 4 1x USB-C 20Gbps 2X USB-C 10Gbps 11x USB-A 10Gbps 4x USB-A 5Gbps 4x USB 2.0
USD $669.99 MEG Z890 Unify X 'is not coming to the UK just yet' (or at all) 20x110A +1+2+1, heatpipe and 8-layer PCB 3x M.2 Shield Frozr 1x Gen 5 M.2 and 5x Gen 4 M.2 5Gbit Intel Killer Ethernet, Intel Killer WiFi 7 2x PS/2 2x Thunderbolt 4 1x USB-C 20Gbps 2X USB-C 10Gbps 8x USB-A 10Gbps 4x USB-A 5Gbps 4x USB 2.0
#intel #Z890 #msiMontech King 65 Pro - its the best budget case of 2024KitGuruTech2024-10-14 | When I reviewed the Montech King 95 Pro almost a year ago I was very impressed with the curved glass, the hardware and cooling support alongside the super competitive price. Now, with the company's latest dual chamber chassis, Montech has taken away the curve – but does this new case still offer the the same level of performance and value for money? Well, that’s what we are here to find out in this review of the new Montech King 65 Pro… Read more here: kitguru.net/components/cases/james-dawson/montech-king-65-pro-case-review
00:00 Start 00:38 Some details / Pricing 01:43 Taking the case apart / cooling support 03:52 A look inside 06:11 Cable management / slots / hardware support 06:48 Front I/O / panel 07:08 Back of case 07:54 Right hand side / fan hub 09:50 Bottom of the case 10:26 Test system setup 11:40 Thermal analysis 12:39 James closing thoughts
Features: • King 65 Pro is designed with a simplified approach and includes many features such as tool-free quick-release mechanisms, efficient ventilation, extensive graphics card support and ample storage options. •60% of the top panel surface area is covered with ultra-fine mesh to allow heat to be expelled from the system and 75% of the right side panel is mesh to provide additional ventilation. •The case supports graphics cards up to 420mm long, ATX motherboards and versatile cooling options including up to 360mm top radiators, up to nine fans and up to 175mm tall CPU air coolers. •It is also built from high-quality materials such as 0.8-1.0mm thick sheet steel panels just like the King 95 Pro.
Build Specification CPU – Intel Core i7-14700K Motherboard – Z790 Aorus Pro AX ICE Graphics Card – Palit RTX 4070 Ti Super Gaming Pro Memory – 64Gb (2 x 32GB Modules) G.SKILL RipJaws M5 RGB DDR5-6400 Storage – 1TB Corsair MP700 PCIe Gen5 NVMe M.2 SSD CPU Cooler – Arctic Liquid Freezer III 360mm AIO Power Supply – Montech Titan Gold 1000W ATX 3.0/PCIE 5.0 Ready Case fans – Stock Chassis – Montech King 65 Pro White Operating System – Windows 11
#montech #pcbuild #king65proLeo reveals Intel Core Ultra 200S newsKitGuruTech2024-10-10 | While Leo tests the actual hardware for the later launch, the embargo on the news we can publish has released. So Leo gives his thoughts on the new hardware, what Intel are claiming and what impact this may have on the market. Be sure to check back later when the actual hardware reviews hit. Read more here: kitguru.net/components/cpu/matthew-wilson/intel-core-ultra-200s-processors-announced
00:00 Is this a step backwards? 01:29 The SKU’s & pricing 03:18 Arrow Lake program goals 03:42 Processor breakdown 06:05 Integrated Xe graphics & NPU 06:32 The takeaway from Intel 06:48 Comparisons 07:24 ‘Elite Gaming experience’ 08:52 Creation and AI 09:52 800 Series chipset 10:04 Overclocking / DDR5 10:29 Leo Signs off
#intel #coreultra #200sbe quiet! Light Base 600 LX - Not an O11DKitGuruTech2024-10-10 | Be quiet!’s new Light base dual chamber cases come in 600 and larger 900 versions with black and white colour options and a choice of fan configurations.We’re saving the larger Light Base 900 FX for a featured build later, but today we are taking a close look at the Light Base 600 LX that supports ATX motherboard, 400mm graphics cards and dual 360mm radiators and comes with four pre-installed Light Wings LX fans.So let's not waste any more time and dive straight into this review. Read more here: kitguru.net/components/cases/james-dawson/be-quiet-light-base-600-lx-case-review
00:00 Start 00:45 Info 02:00 Front I/O 02:15 Core Chassis / Panels 04:21 A look inside / cooling support 07:04 Hardware support 08:17 Back and right side 10:15 Fan hubs / floor 12:17 Accessories / brackets 13:24 Test system build 14:10 Test methodology 14:45 Thermal and Acoustics Performance 15:38 James thoughts on the case
CPU – Intel Core i7-14700K Motherboard – MSI Z790 Project Zero Graphics Card – Gigabyte RTX 4080 Aero Memory – 48GB (2 x 24GB Modules) Corsair Dominator Titanium DDR5-7000 Storage – 1TB Corsair MP700 PCIE Gen5 NVMe M.2 SSD CPU Cooler – be quiet Light Loop 360mm White AIO Power Supply – Seasonic Vertex GX-1200 80+ Gold 1200W ATX 3/PCIE5 Case fans – Stock Chassis – be quiet! light Base 600 LX Operating System – Windows 11
#pcbuild #lightbase #bequiet #600lxGEEKOM Megamini G1 - TINY Watercooled PC with FAKE loop!KitGuruTech2024-10-07 | Geekom claims the Megamini G1 is the 'World's Smallest Liquid-Cooled Gaming Mini PC', packing in a GeForce RTX 4060 and Intel Core i9-13900H alongside 32GB memory and a 2TB SSD. It certainly looks the part, but today we find out exactly how it performs and whether or not it is worth buying at the $1899 asking price. Read more here: kitguru.net/desktop-pc/dominic-moass/geekom-x-tecno-megamini-g1-review-5-7l-watercooled-pc
00:00 Intro 00:50 Kickstarter details 01:14 Design first impressions 01:47 But the tubing is ‘fake’ 02:36 RGB + built-in screen 03:22 Ports and connectors 04:31 The teardown 05:54 Confirm core spec 07:02 BIOS and fan control 08:21 Normal Power mode 09:12 Performance Power mode - yikes! 11:04 Power draw and noise levels 11:51 System benchmarks 13:46 Black Myth: Wukong 14:19 COD: MW3 14:32 Cyberpunk 2077 15:09 Forza Horizon 5 15:34 Horizon Forbidden West 15:58 Starfield 16:23 Closing thoughts
#geekom #megamini #miniPCLian Li Lancool 207 - The best budget case of 2024KitGuruTech2024-10-04 | Lian Li’s latest budget PC case is compact and comes with some very interesting features including a unique power supply position and some smart airflow ideas.It supports ATX motherboards, large graphics cards and 360mm radiators with dimensions close to Micro ATX form factor.Add this all together and on paper at least the Lancool 207 could be the best budget gaming case of 2024, so let's see if that’s true with some real-world testing. Read more here: kitguru.net/components/cases/james-dawson/lian-li-lancool-207-case-review
00:00 Start 00:43 Overview and pricing 01:10 Some details 01:50 Up close 02:30 Removing panels 05:33 Inside / cooling support 08:17 GPU and CPU support 08:40 Back connector mobo support? 09:35 Rear of the case 10:11 Right hand side / floor 12:42 Accessories 12:57 Test System build 14:12 Thermal performance 15:17 Some improvements and closing thoughts
System spec for review
• CPU – AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D • Motherboard – B650E Aorus Pro X USB 4.0 • Graphics Card – Gigabyte Radeon RX 7900 XT Gaming OC • Memory – 32 GB Corsair Dominator Platinum DDR5-5600 • Storage – 1TB Corsair MP700 PCIe Gen5 NVMe M.2 SSD • CPU Cooler – MSI MAG CoreLiquid I360 AIO • Power Supply – Seasonic Focus ATX3 GX-1000 Gold ATX 3 and PCIe 5 ready • Case fans – Stock • Chassis – Lian Li Lancool 207 • Operating System – Windows 11
#lianli #lancool207 #pccaseMSI MPG X870E Carbon WiFi - DDR5 8000 for the win!KitGuruTech2024-10-02 | Today Leo takes a look at the new MSI MPG X870E Carbon WIFI - priced at around £430 inc vat in the UK. Is this a board you should be shortlisting? Leo goes over the technology in these new boards and gives his usual measured approach on whether you should buy one or not. He also tried DDR5 8000 and gives some thoughts on that as well. Read more here: kitguru.net/components/motherboard/leo-waldock/msi-mpg-x870e-carbon-wifi-review
00:00 Start 01:00 A little update 02:05 Digging into the board 02:54 Power delivery / VRM’s / Features 05:54 Component Installation 07:56 BIOS, Power and Temps 09:30 USB4 testing 10:55 Performance info, setup 12:20 Cinebench R23 Multicore 14:07 AIDA64 Memory Bandwidth 14:52 Far Cry 6 15:40 Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora 16:11 Assassin Creed Mirage 16:54 Cyberpunk 2077 17:14 Closing Thoughts
Test system Processor: AMD Ryzen 7 9700X Motherboard: MSI MPG X870E Carbon WiFi BIOS 1.A13 AGESA 1202 Memory: 32GB G.Skill Trident Z5 Royal Neo DDR5-8000 CPU Cooler: Phanteks Glacier One 360D30 Graphics card: Gigabyte GeForce RTX 4080 Gaming OC 16GB GDDR6X Power supply: Seasonic Focus GX-1000 ATX 3 SSD: 1TB Crucial T700 M.2 NVMe OS: Windows 11
Specification: Chipset: AMD X870E CPU Support: AMD Ryzen 9000/8000/7000 desktop processors. VRMs: 18+2+1 x 110A Smart Power Stages
Memory support: 4 DIMMs, Dual Channel DDR5, Maximum Memory Capacity 256GB Max. overclocking frequency: 1DPC 1R Max speed up to 8400+ MT/s 1DPC 2R Max speed up to 6400+ MT/s 2DPC 1R Max speed up to 6400+ MT/s 2DPC 2R Max speed up to 4800+ MT/s
Expansion slots: 1x PCIe Gen 5.0 x16 slot (from CPU) 1x PCIe Gen 5.0 x4 slot (from CPU) 1x PCIe Gen 4.0 x16 slot (from chipset)
Storage: 2x M.2 Gen 5.0 x4 2x M.2 Gen 4.0 x4 4x SATA 6Gbps
USB support: 2x USB 40Gbps Type-C (Rear) 1x USB 20Gbps Type-C (Front) 2x USB 10Gbps Type-C (Rear) 9x USB 10Gbps Type-A (Rear) 4x USB 5Gbps Type-A (Front) 4x USB 2.0 (Front)
Ethernet: Realtek 8126 5Gbps and Realtek 8125 2.5Gbps LAN Wireless: Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4
#AMD #X870E #AGESAThermaltake The Tower 600 - ACID GREEN Build!KitGuruTech2024-09-27 | It is time again for another one of our sponsored build videos. This time around Thermaltake is sponsoring the build and it features the Tower 600 case, Thermaltake CT140 EX RGB forward and reverse fans and a custom loop made up of Thermaltake Pacific Parts including the PR12-D5 Plus pump res combo, the Pacific SW1 Plus CPU block and a 420mm Pacific SR420 Slim radiator. Read more here: kitguru.net/desktop-pc/james-dawson/thermaltake-tower-600-featured-build-acid-green-custom-loop
00:00 Intro 00:51 Meet the Tower 600 01:35 New CT 140 EX ARGB fans 02:45 Custom loop hardware 03:42 PSU and other hardware 04:45 Timelapse build! 14:56 James on the finished build
#pcbuild #tower600 #thermaltakeAMD Zen 5 9700X Prebuilt System - PCS Helio UltraKitGuruTech2024-09-26 | Mat has checked out a number of prebuilt desktop gaming PCs from PCSpecialist on the channel over the past year or two – but this is the first one to feature a brand new Zen 5 CPU from AMD. The Helio Ultra gaming desktop features an AMD Ryzen 7 9700X, alongside a Gigabyte RTX 4070 Super Aero OC graphics card and 32GB of Corsair Dominator Platinum DDR5 memory running at 6400MT/s . Can this good gaming experience or should you wait for X3D? Read more here: kitguru.net/desktop-pc/mat-mynett/pcspecialist-helio-ultra-9700x-4070s-review
00:00 Start 00:41 AMD’s Silicon 01:15 Is this for you? 01:32 Pricing & warranty 01:50 System spec details / Rear I/O 04:31 SSD - and some findings 05:43 Power supply 06:04 The AIO cooler 06:34 The Case 08:18 System appeal discussion 09:55 Cinebench Multicore 10:49 3DMark Time Spy 11:17 AIDA64 Memory Bandwidth 11:34 PCMark 10 12:08 Real World Gaming 12:23 Call Of Duty 12:51 Red Dead Redemption 2 13:22 Forza Horizon 5 13:50 Cyberpunk 2077 14:13 Assassins Creed Mirage 14:35 F1 2024 15:07 Thermals, Noise and Power 16:54 Closing Thoughts
#zen5 #9700x #PCspecialistIntel Lunar Lake Tested - ASUS Zenbook S 14KitGuruTech2024-09-24 | We first got our hands on Intel Lunar Lake - AKA Core Ultra 200V - at an event in Germany at the start of the month. Today however, the machines are going on sale and we can present our full review of the Asus Zenbook S 14 UX5406S, sporting the Core Ultra 7 258V. There's also been some fun and games with Windows Update, so strap in as we go over everything you need to know... read more here: kitguru.net/lifestyle/mobile/laptops/leo-waldock/asus-zenbook-s-14-ux5406s-lunar-lake-core-ultra-7-258v-review
00:00 Intro 01:03 Lunar Lake specs 02:43 So what’s new? 04:10 Meet the ASUS Zenbook S 14 06:40 I/O, keyboard + trackpad 07:42 Leo has some fun with the webcam 08:45 Fan profiles - real-world behaviour 10:42 Performance benchmarks 14:22 Gaming performance 16:01 There’s been some drama… 20:24 Closing thoughts
#intel #lunarlake #coreultra200vWindows 11 on ARM is rough - Acer Swift 14 AIKitGuruTech2024-09-23 | The Acer Swift 14 AI is built around a Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus chip and that means in this review we will be dealing with Windows 11 running on Arm, rather than the usual x86 from AMD or Intel. As you will see we had quite a rocky ride in this review and we hope you find the journey interesting. Read more here: kitguru.net/lifestyle/mobile/laptops/leo-waldock/acer-swift-14-ai-review-w-qualcomm-snapdragon-x-plus
00:00 Start 01:16 Some details / battery 02:13 Screen 02:45 ARM updates / software 03:16 Power draw? 04:10 Specifications and connectors 05:28 Keyboard / touch pad 05:56 Camera 06:23 Software package / Windows update 07:08 Performance testing 09:26 Gaming and some failures 11:20 AI testing 11:59 Leo’s closing thoughts
#acer #snapdragon #qualcommSapphires Frostpunk 2 Limited Edition RX 7700 XT!KitGuruTech2024-09-20 | Sapphire has just launched the RX 7700 XT Pure Frostpunk 2 Edition, a card we first got hands-on with back at Computex 2024. Sporting a unique aesthetic that directly ties in with the game, today we take a look at this graphics card and see what it can bring to the table... read more here: kitguru.net/components/graphic-cards/dominic-moass/sapphire-rx-7700-xt-pure-frostpunk-2-edition-review
00:00 Intro 00:50 Meet the 7700 XT Frostpunk 2 Edition 01:21 Unboxing experience 02:01 Design impressions + RGB 03:35 Heatsink and PCB analysis 04:53 Test setup 05:20 Thermals and noise 06:35 Power + efficiency 07:24 Clock speed, game benchmarks 08:34 Overclocking 09:20 Closing thoughts
PC test system supplied by PCSpecialist. Configure your own PCSpecialist system here: https://pcspeciali.st/kitguru
Corsair 5000D Airflow Tempered Glass Gaming Case Intel Core i9-13900KS Gigabyte Z790 Gaming X AX 32GB Corsair Dominator Platinum RGB DDR5 6000MHz 500GB Seagate Firecuda 530 Gen 4 PCIe NVMe 4TB Seagate Firecuda 530 Gen 4 PCIe NVMe Corsair 1600W Pro Series Titanium AX1600i Digital Modular PSU Corsair iCUE H150i Elite RGB High Performance CPU Cooler Windows 11 Home
#Sapphire #7700XT #Frostpunk2AMD Ryzen 7 - Win 11 Patch, VBS and Win 10 - UPDATEKitGuruTech2024-09-19 | Leo has spent a bit of time following up on previous content around Windows 10, Windows 11, VBS and the latest patches. How does the ground stand this week?
00:00 Here we go again 02:50 Geekbench 6 Multi Core 06:47 Cinebench R23 Multi Core 07:58 Far Cry 6 11:02 Assassins Creed Mirage 13:03 Cyberpunk 2077 14:56 Total War Pharaoh 16:35 Leo’s Closing thoughts
Six models of Ryzen 7 - 3800XT, 5800X, 5800X3D, 7700, 7800X3D and 9700X
Testing with: Windows 11 23H2 as per our reviews with VBS Off Windows 11 23H2 patched with KB5041587 with VBS Off Windows 11 23H2 patched with KB5041587 with VBS On Windows 10 22H2 with VBS Off
Test systems CPU: AMD Ryzen 9000 and Ryzen 7000 Motherboard: MSI MEG X670E Ace RAM: 32GB G.Skill Trident Z5 Neo RGB DDR5-6000 C30
CPU: AMD Ryzen 5000 and Ryzen 3000 Motherboard: Asus TUF Gaming X570-Plus RAM: 32GB Corsair LPX DDR4-3600 C16
Shared parts for all test systems: Graphics: Gigabyte GeForce RTX 4080 Gaming OC 16GB CPU cooler: Phanteks Glacier One 360D30 SSD: 1TB Crucial T700 Power Supply: Seasonic Prime GX-1600 ATX 3.0
#Ryzen7 #VBS #windows11 #windows11patchFractal Era 2 ITX Case - great build qualityKitGuruTech2024-09-18 | Leo reviewed the original Fractal Era over four years ago and he quite liked the case for its stylish good looks and excellent build quality. However, the thermal performance - especially with the solid top panel option installed - wasn’t ideal to say the least. So now Fractal has gone back to the drawing board and completely redesigned the internal layout to improve cooling and hardware support, giving us the Era 2. Read more here: kitguru.net/components/cases/james-dawson/fractal-era-2-itx-case-review
Price and availability:
Choice of three colours including Silver, charcoal grey and midnight blue.
MSRP: $200, €220. £195
00:00 Introduction 00:42 The Era 2 pricing and details 01:44 James Thoughts 02:18 Removing panels - a look inside 03:45 Radiator / Fan support 04:59 ‘Central spine’ system / riser cable 06:28 GPU install 07:10 Fan intakes / cooling 07:56 Up close inside / PSU 10:27 Accessories 10:36 Test System / Install 12:23 Thermal & Noise Performance testing 13:49 Closing Thoughts (and some problem solving)
Features:
• Compatible with 3 slot graphics cards up to 326mm long and 63mm thick. • Optimised for AIO CPU cooling with support for up to 280mm radiator installation. • ERA 2 features tool-free chassis access with a single-piece slide exterior panel and a push-top release top bracket for quick and simple assembly. • It's equipped with a sliding central wall offering 15mm of movement for build flexibility. • It includes a PCIe Gen4 riser cable, dedicated mounts for up to four 2.5-inch storage drives and a front I/O panel with two USB 3 type-A ports and a USB Type-C 20Gbps port.
Build Specification CPU – AMD Ryzen 7800X3D Motherboard – MSI MPG B650i Edge Wifi Graphics Card – Sapphire Radeon RX 7900XTX Nitro+ Memory – 64GB (2 x 32GB Modules) G.SKILL Trident Z RGB DDR5-6400 Storage – 1TB Corsair MP700 PCIe Gen4 NVME M.2 SSD CPU Cooler – Cooler Master MasterLiquid 240 ATMOS Power Supply – Cooler Master V1100 SFX ATX 3.0/PCIE 5.0 Case fans – Stock (2 x Fractal Aspect 12 PWM) Chassis – Fractal Era 2 Charcoal Grey Operating System – Windows 11 Notes: • Original ERA had horizontally mounted GPUs which was very limited in support, only 2 slot cards up to 290mm long. Only 240mm AIOs. Very poor GPU thermals. • PSU and case floor fans working in opposite directions to each other. • The case is quite limited in the graphics cards it can support, some of the larger 4080 and 4090 7900XT/XTX Nvidia cards will not fit. Installation Notes: • Cable management can be awkward, especially if you forget to connect a cable and it needs to be routed and connected after installing the graphics card and AIO. • Pre-routed cables might need to be relocated, front panel power and LED cable are a bit short for this MSI motherboard. • Resonating noise.
Pros: • Great build quality and premium feel. • Very easy side panel removal – Can be done one-handed. • Good thermal performance. Cons: • Cable management can be tricky. • High vibrational noise using an AIO cooler with high fan speed. • Quite expensive.
#fractal #era #pcbuildHBADA E3 Ergonomic Chair - £900 RRP 😳KitGuruTech2024-09-16 | HBADA is a chair manufacturer with a focus on ergonomics and keeping you healthy when sitting at a desk for a long time. The company's flagship office chair, the E3, has its sights set squarely on anyone looking to take care of their posture while sitting. Coming in with a very lofty RRP of £800-£900, can this chair fix your aching back? Read more here: kitguru.net/tech-news/featured-tech-reviews/mat-mynett/hbada-e3-ergonomic-office-chair-review
00:00 Intro 00:37 Meet the E3 - pricing, warranty and more 01:43 Design and aesthetic 02:27 Three main sections to the chair 03:48 Seat base and foot rest 05:24 Comfort and adjustability 06:29 Back rest options 07:40 Height adjustment/seat depth 08:00 The arm rests can do it all! 08:58 Mat’s experience with the footrest 09:52 Real-world experience 10:43 Assembly process 11:15 Build quality - uh oh… 13:19 Closing thoughts
Pros:
Wide variety of adjustability. Comfortable. Good quality mesh finishing. Metal five-spoke base.
Cons:
Build quality is a big let down. Lacklustre footrest. Substantial wobble in headrest, backrest and footrest. Expensive.
#HBADA #E3Chair #ergonomicchairFractal Design Refine - their first chair!KitGuruTech2024-09-12 | Fractal Design is known for its cases and coolers inspired by Nordic design principles, but the company is moving into new markets with the Refine, a gaming chair announced back at Computex 2024. The Refine features adjustability just about everywhere you’d want it, but can it stand out among the mass of chairs already on the market? Read more here: kitguru.net/gaming/mat-mynett/fractal-design-refine-chair-review
00:00 Intro 00:53 First impressions of the Refine 02:12 Head cushion and core design features 03:06 Colour and finishes 04:45 5-spoke base and overall design thoughts 05:47 Adjustability and real-world usage 08:17 Armrest controls 09:02 Headrest and overall comfort 11:56 Build process 12:29 Build quality 13:56 Closing thoughts
Pros:
Gorgeous design. Good build quality. Extensive adjustability. Easy to assemble.
#FractalDesign #Refine #gamingchairGigabyte Aorus FO27Q3 - 1440p/360Hz QD-OLED!KitGuruTech2024-09-09 | After checking out a few more affordable IPS monitors lately, today we are back on the OLED bandwagon with a review of the Gigabyte Aorus FO27Q3. Using the same 3rd Generation QD-OLED panel from Samsung that we saw in the MSI MPG 271QRX, this display is packing a 1440p resolution and 360Hz refresh rate, while also claiming up to 1000 nits brightness for HDR... Read more here: kitguru.net/peripherals/dominic-moass/gigabyte-aorus-fo27q3-review-1440p-360hz-qd-oled
#gigabyte #aorus #FO27Q3Lian Li HydroShift & Edge PSU: perfect for a dual-chamber build!KitGuruTech2024-09-06 | Building a PC in a dual-chamber case is pretty easy for experienced PC builders, but Lian Li has simplified the process more to make it easier for novice builders to get the pro look, with a new power supply designed specifically for dual chamber and an AIO with hidden tubing. In this video, I’ll be taking a look at both of these new parts and building a system with them to see what all the fuss is about with the new Lian LI HydroShift AIO and Edge power supply.
00:00 Intro 00:45 Our dual-chamber plan 01:47 Closer look at the HydroShift AIO 03:16 Fan details and specs 05:05 Hidden tubing feature 06:15 Installation and accessories 08:25 Edge PSU 12:58 Hardware for the build 14:24 Timelapse build! 20:59 James’ thoughts on the build 23:02 One problem with the LCD 24:03 Thermals and closing thoughts
Price and availability: Lian Li HydroShift LCD 360S
HydroShift AIOs are available in three different versions 360TL, 360R and 360S, each version has a different fan configuration and radiator thickness, and all are available in either black or white colour schemes. USD MSRP – 360S - $180, 360R $200, 360TL - $260 UK Pricing OverclockersUK – 360S - £150, 360S - £170, 360TL - £220
Price and availability: Lian Li Edge 1000 Power Supply
Available in 1300w 1000w and 850w variants. The 1300w and 1000w are available in black and white but the 850w is only available in black . all are 80+ Platinum certified and come with a 10-year warranty. MSRP – 1300w $230 , 1000w $200, 850W $150, + £10 premium for white UK Pricing Overclockers UK – Edge 1000 – £169.99, Edge 1300 £204.95, Edge 850 £129.95
00:00 First demo room - meet the new chips 04:40 LOADS of Lunar Lake laptops - ASUS & Acer 07:36 Samsung, MSI + Dell 10:27 Power and efficiency demos 12:28 Gaming + productivity testing
#Intel #LunarLake #CoreUltra200VCorsair T500 Luxe White Chair - to match your white PC?KitGuruTech2024-09-02 | Corsair is well known for producing a whole host of PC parts – from cases to coolers – but they also make pretty much everything you’d want for your gaming setup. They’ve released a couple of chairs in the past and have added to their range with the recent release of the T500 Luxe - a premium gaming chair with a luxurious quilted finish, 4D Omniflex armrests and a plethora of adjustability options. Is the T500 Luxe all looks or can it also keep you comfortable through a marathon gaming session? Read more here: kitguru.net/gaming/mat-mynett/corsair-t500-luxe-gaming-chair-review
#corsairgaming #corsair #t500AMD Ryzen 7 - All The Generations TestedKitGuruTech2024-08-30 | In the past few weeks KitGuru has reviewed four AMD Ryzen 9000 CPUs. Then, just as things were calming down, AMD told us about a Windows 11 Update that would - apparently - transform the performance of their new Zen 5 technology.
Naturally we had to dig into that so check out the recent video we created last week on this youtube.com/watch?v=yDzVWqncMFA
00:00 Intro 02:07 Background, thoughts and moving targets 03:15 The goal - generational improvements? 03:48 System hardware 05:44 Results 12:16 Closing thoughts / Windows updates
All that benchmarking made us wonder exactly what counts as decent generational uplift. Is 5 percent pathetic? is ten percent OK? or should we demand at lease 20 percent from each and every generation. Our solution was to line up ten different models of AMD Ryzen 7 from the original Zen 1800X right up to the Zen 7 9700X. Spoiler alter, there are graphs ahead.
Test systems CPU: AMD Ryzen 9000 and Ryzen 7000 Motherboard: MSI MEG X670E Ace RAM: 32GB G.Skill Trident Z5 Neo RGB DDR5-6000 C30
CPU: AMD Ryzen 5000 and Ryzen 3000 Motherboard: Asus TUF Gaming X570-Plus RAM: 32GB Corsair LPX DDR4-3600 C16
Shared parts for all test systems: Graphics: Gigabyte GeForce RTX 4080 Gaming OC 16GB CPU cooler: Phanteks Glacier One 360D30 SSD: 1TB Crucial T700 Power Supply: Seasonic Prime GX-1600 ATX 3.0
2024 Zen 5 Granite Ridge Ryzen 9000, Socket AM5 on TSMC 4nm, I/O die is TSMC 6nm with DDR5. 80KB L1 per core, 1MB L2 per core, 28x lanes of PCIe Gen 5. IO die is still 9.7mm x 12.6mm = 122.2mm2 Ryzen 7 9700X £340 inc VAT
2022 Zen 4 Raphael Ryzen 7000, Socket AM5 on TSMC 5nm, I/O die is TSMC 6nm with DDR5. 64KB L1 per core, 1MB L2 per core, 28x lanes of PCIe Gen 5. 7800X3D £350 inc VAT today, $449/£479 inc VAT at launch in April 2023 7700X £300 inc VAT today, $399/£420 inc VAT at launch in September 2022 7700 non-X £290 inc VAT today, $309/£340 inc VAT at launch in January 2023
2020 Zen 3 Vermeer Ryzen 5000, Socket AM4 on TSMC 7nm with DDR4. 64KB L1 per core, 512KB L2 per core, 24x lanes of PCIe Gen 4. Ryzen 7 5800X3D Ryzen 7 5800X is £180 inc VAT today, $449/£420 inc VAT at launch in November 2020 105W TDP,
2019 Zen 2 Matisse Ryzen 3000, Socket AM4 on TSMC 7nm, I/O on Global Foundries 12nm with DDR4. 64KB L1 per core, 512KB L2 per core, 32MB L3. 24x lanes of PCIe Gen 4. Ryzen 7 3700X, base clock 3.6GHz, Max Boost 4.4GHz
2018 Zen+ Pinnacle Ridge Ryzen 2000, Socket AM4 on Global Foundries 12nm with DDR4. 96KB L1 per core, 512KB L2 per core, 16MB shared L3. 24x lanes of PCIe Gen 3. Ryzen 7 2700X, base clock 3.7GHz, Max Boost 4.3GHz
2017 Zen Summit Ridge Ryzen 1000, Socket AM4 on Global Foundries 14nm with DDR4. 96KB L1 per core, 512KB L2 per core, 16MB or 8MB shared L3?. 24x lanes of PCIe Gen 3. Ryzen 7 1800X, 95W TDP, base clock 3.6GHz, Max Boost 4.0GHz, XFR 4.1GHz
#ryzen7 #zen5 #9700xThermaltake makes monitors now! TGM-I27FQ ReviewKitGuruTech2024-08-30 | Today we can present our first ever review of a Thermaltake monitor, specifically the TGM-I27FQ. Packing a 1440p IPS panel that runs at a native 165Hz refresh rate, this screen is both FreeSync and G-Sync certified and offers modern-day features like RGB lighting, USB-C and KVM functionality. Priced at £320, let's find out if it's any good... read more here: kitguru.net/peripherals/dominic-moass/thermaltake-tgm-i27fq-review-1440p-165hz-ips
#thermaltake #TGMI27FQ #gamingmonitorCorsair iCUE Link 3500X RGB Case ReviewKitGuruTech2024-08-27 | Corsair's latest PC case comes in three versions, all using the same core chassis. The 3500X is a bare case with no fans included, the 3500X RGB includes three RS120 RGB fans and the iCUE Link 3500X RGB gives you three RX120 RGB fans and an iCUE link hub. We picked the iCUE Link version to review because it’s the most expensive and so we can show you everything the 3500X series has to offer. Read more here: kitguru.net/components/cases/james-dawson/corsair-icue-link-3500x-rgb-case-review
00:00 Start 00:45 Info / Pricing 02:03 Front I/O 02:22 Taking the panels off - closer look 04:00 Chassis / core frame quality 04:44 Cooling and hardware support 06:01 GPU support 07:00 Cable management 08:02 Fans / cables / magnetic hub 08:48 Storage panel / cutouts 09:47 Case underside 10:27 Accessories 10:36 Test System hardware 12:50 Thermal Performance 13:59 Noise Output 14:32 Closing thoughts
Price and availability: Available in Several versions: • 3500X – No Fans - £85 inc VAT • 3500X ARGB – With 3 x RS120 RGB Fans - £120 inc VAT • iCUE Link 3500X RGB – With 3 x RX120 RGB Fans - £170 in VAT
Features: • According to Corsair, the 3500X series has all the essential features needed to build an amazing system, including up to EATX motherboard support, side, roof and PSU shroud fan mounting options with up to ten 120mm fans supported. • It's equipped with wrap-around front and side tempered glass for an unrestricted view inside the system. • There’s support for multiple radiator installation including 360mm in the roof and side and enough room to accommodate most large graphics cards and CPU coolers. • It's also validated for use with back-connect motherboards such as MSI Project Zero and Asus BTF, so that the view isn’t spoiled by connected cables.
Specifications: iCUE Link 3500X RGB • Case Type: Mid-Tower • Dimensions (WxHxD): 450 x 235 x 506mm • Material: Steel, Tempered Glass • Motherboard Support: EATX, ATX, Micro-ATX, Mini-ITX • Expansion Slots: 7 Horizontal or 4 Vertical • Storage Bays: 2 x 2.5”, 2 x 3.5” • Max GPU Length: 410mm • Max CPU Cooler Height: 170mm • Max PSU Size: 180mm • Pre-installed fans: 3x iCUE LINK RX120 Performance RGB Fans (Side) • Fan Support: (Front) N/A (Top) 3x 120mm or 2x 140mm (Side) 3x 120mm or 2x 140mm (PSU Shroud) 2 x 120mm (Bottom) 1 x 120mm/140mm (Rear) 1 x 120mm • Radiator Support: (Top) Up to 360mm/280mm (Side) up to 360mm/280mm (Front) N/A (Bottom) N/A (Rear) 120mm • Dust Filters: Top, Bottom, Side • Font I/O: 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C, 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 1 x Combined 3.5mm Audio, Power and Reset Buttons • LCD Screen: N/A Front I/O: • 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C, 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 1 x Combined 3.5mm Audio, Power and Reset Buttons Cooling support: • Pre-installed fans – 3 x RX120 RGB (Side) • Fan/Rad Front – N/A • Fan/Rad Top – 3 x 120/2 x 140mm fans up to 360mm radiator • Fan/Rad Right Side – 3 x 120/2 x 140mm fans up to 360mm radiator • Fan/Rad Rear – 120mm fan / radiator • PSU Shroud – 2 x 120mm fans • Fan/Rad Left Side – N/A • Fan/Rad Floor – 1 x 120/140mm fan • Max CPU cooler Height – 170mm Dust Filters: Top, Bottom, Side Hardware support: • Motherboard Support – EATX, ATX, MATX, Mini-ITX Including Back Connect ATX/MATX • Rear PCie expansion Slots – 7 or 4 Vertical • Max GPU length – 410mm • Max GPU height – N/A • Max GPU Width – N/A • PSU Type/length – ATX up to 180mm Storage Support: • 2.5” Drive Mounts – 2 • 3.5” Drive Mounts – 2 Included accessories: • Assorted Screws, a few Zip Ties Optional Accessories: • N/A Build Specification • CPU – Intel Core i7-14700K • Motherboard – Z790 Aorus Elite AX ICE • Graphics Card – Palit RTX 4070 Ti Super Gaming Pro White • Memory – 64GB (2x32GB Modules) G.SKILL RIPJAWS M5 RGB DDR5-6400MT/s • Storage – 1TB Corsair MP700 PCIe Gen5 NVMe M.2 SSD • CPU Cooler – Corsair iCUE Link Titan 360 RX RGB + LCD Screen Cap • Power Supply – Seasonic Vertex GX-1200 80+ Gold ATX 3.0/PCIe 5 ready • Case fans – Stock (Corsair RX 120) • Chassis – Corsair iCUE Link 3500X • Operating System – Windows 11
#corsair #3500x #pcbuildSwiftpoint Z2 Mouse - we have never used anything like it!KitGuruTech2024-08-21 | Swiftpoint is a company that makes mice with one key focus – ergonomics. The Z2 is a fully fledged productivity and gaming beast, with a built in gyroscope and accelerometer, as well as haptic feedback and an OLED screen, while the ProPoint may be the strangest mouse we’ve ever seen at KitGuru… It’s a pen grip style mouse that has been designed to prevent repetitive strain injuries and keep your hands and wrist safe when using a mouse over long periods of time. Here’s everything these quirky peripherals bring to the table.
MINOR Update: The official specification for the Z2 lists the mouse as having 13 physical buttons, which is technically correct. However, we listed 11 in the video due to the trigger buttons being able to be pushed or clicked down, with both pairs of inputs being accessed from the same pair of physical buttons.
00:00 Start 00:22 Who are Swiftpoint 00:50 Z2 Mouse 02:21 Deep Click technology 03:27 Gyroscope and Accelerometer 04:06 Feet changing feature 04:18 Joystick control mode 04:38 Built in OLED screen 04:53 Pixar PAW3395 Sensor 05:17 Cable / onboard memory 05:27 Software 06:24 What is the ProPoint? 08:14 Features 09:10 Where to buy?
#swiftpoint #z2mouse #gamingmouseASRock PG27QFT2A - 1440p/180Hz on a budget!KitGuruTech2024-08-19 | After checking out a lot of high-end monitors recently, today we are looking at something more mainstream from a relative newcomer to the monitor market. The ASRock PG27QFT2A offers a 2560x1440 resolution, 180Hz refresh-rate IPS panel for a price of £220 here in the UK, so it's firmly targeting the mass market... read more here: kitguru.net/peripherals/dominic-moass/asrock-pg27qft2a-review-1440p-180hz-ips
00:00 Intro 00:54 Design overview 02:28 I/O and OSD 04:01 Panel analysis 05:03 Can we improve the colour balance? 07:33 Calibrated performance 08:42 Response time testing 10:00 UFO images 10:53 Real-world gaming experience 11:59 Built-in WiFi antenna testing 13:00 Closing thoughts
#ASRock #PG27QFT2A #gamingmonitorAMD Ryzen 9 9950X Review - It’s OK, just too pricyKitGuruTech2024-08-15 | KitGuru has worked through the stack of AMD Zen 5 CPUs from 6-core Ryzen 5 to 8-core Ryzen 7 and onward to 12-core Ryzen 9. Today we are reviewing the big boy 16-core Ryzen 9 9950X, and if this CPU delivers on expectations you can be sure that Leo will lay down his cash with indecent haste. Read more here: kitguru.net/components/cpu/leo-waldock/amd-ryzen-9-9950x-review
00:00 Start 00:43 Pricing and details 02:06 Quick test run / Curve Optimiser 03:32 Cinebench 2024 Multi Core 03:56 Geekbench 6 Multi Core 04:15 Cinebench R23 Multi core 04:30 Power Consumption 04:56 Cinebench R23 Multi Core Per Watt 05:40 CPU Temperature under full load 06:11 Cinebench R23 Single Core 06:38 Blender 4.2 Classroom test 06:58 7-Zip V24 Benchmark 07:12 AIDA 64 Memory Bandwidth 07:33 3DMark Time Spy 07:51 Gaming 11:25 Latencies and concerns 12:12 Closing Thoughts
2024 Zen 5 Granite Ridge Ryzen 9000, Socket AM5 on TSMC 4nm, I/O die is TSMC 6nm with DDR5. 80KB L1 per core, 1MB L2 per core, 28x lanes of PCIe Gen 5. 9950X Official MSRP is $649 = £610 inc VAT 9900X Official MSRP is $499 = £459 inc VAT 9700X Official MSRP is $359 = £340 inc VAT 9600X Official MSRP is $279 = £270 inc VAT
Test systems: CPU: AMD Ryzen 9000 and Ryzen 7000 Motherboard: MSI MEG X670E Ace RAM: 32GB G.Skill Trident Z5 Neo RGB DDR5-6000 C30 CPU: AMD Ryzen 5000, 3000 and 2000 Motherboard: Asus TUF Gaming X570-Plus RAM: 32GB Corsair LPX DDR4-3600 C16 (DDR4-3200 for Ryzen 3000 and 2000) CPU: Intel Core i7-14700K and i5-14600K Motherboard: Gigabyte Z790 Aorus Master X RAM: 32GB G.Skill Trident Z5 Neo RGB DDR5-6000 C30
Shared parts for all test systems: Graphics: Gigabyte GeForce RTX 4080 Gaming OC 16GB CPU cooler: Phanteks Glacier One 360D30 SSD: 1TB Crucial T700 Power Supply: Seasonic Prime GX-1600 ATX 3.0
#AMD #9950x #ryzen9 #amdgamingAMD Ryzen 9 9900X - 12 Core Zen 5 ReviewKitGuruTech2024-08-14 | Last week AMD’s Zen 5 architecture arrived to mixed reception on the desktop. KitGuru has reviewed the new Zen 5 Ryzen 5 9600X and Ryzen 7 9700X and now we are moving on to the grunty Ryzen 9, starting with the 12-core 9900X. Tomorrow we publish our full review of the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X.
Shared parts for all test systems: Graphics: Gigabyte GeForce RTX 4080 Gaming OC 16GB CPU cooler: Phanteks Glacier One 360D30 SSD: 1TB Crucial T700 Power Supply: Seasonic Prime GX-1600 ATX 3.0
2024 Zen 5 Granite Ridge Ryzen 9000, Socket AM5 on TSMC 4nm, I/O die is TSMC 6nm with DDR5. 80KB L1 per core, 1MB L2 per core, 28x lanes of PCIe Gen 5. 9950X Official MSRP is $649 = £610 inc VAT 9900X Official MSRP is $499 = £430 inc VAT (price increase last minute to £460) 9700X Official MSRP is $359 = £340 inc VAT 9600X Official MSRP is $279 = £270 inc VAT
#AMD #9900X #Ryzen9Corsair iCUE Link + Zen 4 + 4070S = A Happy Customer? AWD-IT ErebusKitGuruTech2024-08-12 | Can this Ryzen 7 7700X and Nvidia RTX 4070 Super system from AWD-IT live up to its £1799 price tag? Featuring Corsair iCUE Link components and a RM750x Shift power supply, the build is labelled as being ‘powered by Corsair.’ We put it through our usual suite of tests and benchmarks to find out whether or not it is worth buying... Read more here: kitguru.net/desktop-pc/mat-mynett/awd-it-erebus-prebuilt-system-review-7700x-4070s
00:00 Start 00:40 AWD IT details 01:29 System specs / Powered by Corsair 06:55 3500X Case and Fans 08:04 Mats thoughts on the build 09:50 Benchmarks 11:53 Gaming Performance 14:30 10 Game Average 15:01 CPU Power, Temps and Noise 16:45 Total System power demand 16:58 Closing thoughts
Specification Case - Corsair 3500X iCue Black PSU - Corsair RM750X Shift CPU Cooler - Corsair H150i (CW-9061003-ww) Memory - Corsair Vengeance 32GB 6000Mhz RGB CPU - AMD Ryzen 7 7700X Motherboard - Asus Strix B650E-F Gaming Wifi GPU - Asus Dual EVO RTX 4070 SUPER OC 12GB Storage - WD SN580 2TB Operaing System - Windows 11 Home
#awd-it #pcgaming #pcbuildRadeon 890M iGPU - 1080p benchmarks, FSR and more!KitGuruTech2024-08-09 | Today we are taking a closer look at the Radeon 890M iGPU that’s found within the brand new AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 CPU. Of course, Mat already reviewed the ASUS Zenbook S 16 laptop that uses this CPU in the last week or two, so this isn’t out first hands on with the machine, but today's video is focused on one thing - gaming on the 890M! Read more here: kitguru.net/components/graphic-cards/dominic-moass/radeon-890m-igpu-1080p-benchmarks-fsr-and-more
00:00 Intro 00:50 Setting the scene… 02:39 COD: MW3 03:29 Cyberpunk 2077 04:27 F1 23 05:22 Forza Horizon 5 06:13 Horizon Forbidden West 07:17 Returnal 08:14 Shadow of the Tomb Raider + Ray tracing! 09:47 Spider-Man Miles Morales 10:32 Starfield
#AMD #Radeon890M #iGPUAMD Ryzen 7 9700X review: YouTube hates this CPUKitGuruTech2024-08-08 | Yesterday KitGuru reviewed the new Zen 5 Ryzen 5 9600X and today it’s the turn of Ryzen 7 9700X. Both the six-core and eight-part have a TDP of a mere 65W and that takes us into new territory and makes us wonder just how well the new Ryzen 7 will perform. Read more here: kitguru.net/components/cpu/leo-waldock/amd-ryzen-7-9700x-review
00:00 Start 01:04 Leo has a thought … 03:47 Some details 04:25 Pricing - and older models 05:12 The Ryzen 7s 06:31 Ryzen Master OC 07:05 Game Benchmark test 07:56 Hardware 10:01 Cinebench 2024 Multicore 10:43 Geekbench 6 Multicore 10:57 Cinebench R23 Multicore 11:17 Power Consumption 11:32 Cinebench R23 Multi core per watt 11:57 CPU temperature under full load 12:15 Cinebench R23 single core 12:22 Blender 4.2 Classroom 12:39 7-Zip V24 Benchmark 12:49 AIDA 64 Memory bandwidth 13:00 3DMark Time Spy 13:16 Gaming Performance 14:53 Leo’s Closing Thoughts
2024 Zen 5 Granite Ridge Ryzen 9000, Socket AM5 on TSMC 4nm, I/O die is TSMC 6nm with DDR5. 80KB L1 per core, 1MB L2 per core, 28x lanes of PCIe Gen 5. 9950X Rumour is $599 = £640 inc VAT 9900X Rumour is $449 = £489 inc VAT 9700X Official MSRP is $359 = £340 inc VAT 9600X Official MSRP is $279 = £270 inc VAT
Test systems CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 9600X and Ryzen 7000 Motherboard: MSI MEG X670E Ace RAM: 32GB G.Skill Trident Z5 Neo RGB DDR5-6000 C30
CPU: AMD Ryzen 5000, 3000 and 2000 Motherboard: Asus TUF Gaming X570-Plus RAM: 32GB Corsair LPX DDR4-3600 C16 (DDR4-3200 for Ryzen 3000 and 2000)
Shared parts for all test systems: Graphics: Gigabyte GeForce RTX 4080 Gaming OC 16GB CPU cooler: Phanteks Glacier One 360D30 SSD: 1TB Crucial T700 Power Supply: Seasonic Prime GX-1600 ATX 3.0
Pros: The operating temperature is great on Auto settings 65W TDP and 88W Socket power are amazingly low The launch of Zen 5 means Ryzen 7 7700X is really cheap
Cons: Gaming performance is on par with Ryzen 7 7700X Gamers should wait for the inevitable Ryzen 7 9800X3D before making a decision The lower clock speeds of Zen 5 look peculiar compared to Zen 4
#AMD #zen5 #9700x #ryzen7AMD Ryzen 5 9600X Review: great performance, low powerKitGuruTech2024-08-07 | KitGuru has travelled across the Atlantic to learn about AMD Zen 5 and the first CPU to hit the test bench is the Ryzen 5 9600X. Can six cores possibly be any good in 2024? It turns out, yes they can. While testing a bunch of CPUs for this review we learned plenty so grab your popcorn and strap in. Read more here: kitguru.net/components/cpu/leo-waldock/amd-ryzen-5-9600x-review
00:00 Start 01:16 Zen 5 Architecture / CPU’s 04:45 The hardware configs 07:55 Ryzen 5 in action 09:09 Ryzen Master / power / efficiency 10:38 Performance testing 11:20 Cinebench 11:38 Geekbench 12:03 Power Consumption 12:19 Core per watt 12:40 CPU under full load 12:56 Single Core 13:15 Blender Classroom 13:35 7ZIP 13:41 AIDA 64 Memory 13:49 3DMark Timespy 14:02 Gaming Results 15:31 Leos Closing thoughts
2024 Zen 5 Granite Ridge Ryzen 9000, Socket AM5 on TSMC 4nm, I/O die is TSMC 6nm with DDR5. 80KB L1 per core, 1MB L2 per core, 28x lanes of PCIe Gen 5. 9950X Rumour is $599 = £640 inc VAT 9900X Rumour is $449 = £489 inc VAT 9700X Official MSRP is $359 = £340 inc VAT 9600X Official MSRP is $279 = £270 inc VAT
Test systems CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 9600X and Ryzen 7000 Motherboard: MSI MEG X670E Ace RAM: 32GB G.Skill Trident Z5 Neo RGB DDR5-6000 C30
CPU: AMD Ryzen 5000, 3000 and 2000 Motherboard: Asus TUF Gaming X570-Plus RAM: 32GB Corsair LPX DDR4-3600 C16 (DDR4-3200 for Ryzen 3000 and 2000)
Shared parts for all test systems: Graphics: Gigabyte GeForce RTX 4080 Gaming OC 16GB CPU cooler: Phanteks Glacier One 360D30 SSD: 1TB Crucial T700 Power Supply: Seasonic Prime GX-1600 ATX 3.0
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#ryzen5 #amd #9600xbe quiet! White Build - Dark Base Pro 901KitGuruTech2024-08-05 | Today's video continues our featured build series, this time around it's sponsored by be quiet! and the Dark Base Pro 901. I reviewed this case in black at launch but today’s build is using the white version of the Dark Base Pro 901 as well as be quiet!s brand new Silent Wings Pro 4 white fans and the latest Dark Power 13 power supply. So let's see what we can conjure up with all this lot. Read more here: bit.ly/3WRIphB
00:00 The case overview 01:14 Hardware for build 04:23 Timelapse build 15:09 James' thoughts
Dark Base Pro 901 Features: • The Dark Base Pro 901 features interchangeable top and front panels for either optimal airflow or almost inaudible operation. • Removable fan and radiator brackets with integrated fan hub to simplify installation. • As well as a touch-sensitive front panel to control fan speed and ARGB lighting effects and a top-mounted wireless charging pad. • The generous dimensions of the Dark Base Pro 901 allow for EATX motherboards, huge graphics cards and up to 420mm radiator installation. • The case comes with three be quiet! Silent Wings 4 140mm fans and subtle ARGB lighting in the front panel and on the PSU shroud. Price: £319.99 OcUK, Silent Wings 4 Pro 120mm PWM White Features: • Optimised fan blades for high static pressure and high performance on radiators and heatsinks. • A built-in speed switch to choose between medium, high and ultra-high speed up to 3000RPM. • 6-pole motor and fluid dynamic bearing to reduce vibration resulting in very smooth operation. • Swappable mounting system for use as either a chassis fan or with a radiator and virtually inaudible operation at regular speed. Price: £29.99 each Dark Power 13 1000W PSU Features: • The Dark Power 13 features ATX 3.0 compliance, support for PCIe 5.0 and 80 Plus Titanium efficiency. • a fully modular cable design for maximum convenience, an improved frameless Silent Wings Fan and full mesh front for maximum airflow. • An integrated overlocking key can switch between four individual 12v rails or one massive 12v rail. • Active Rectifier plus full bridge LLC provides unrivalled signal stability and extremely high efficiency. Price: £289.98 OcUK Cooling system specification: • CPU Block: Alphacool Core 1 Aurora White • Radiator: Alphacool NexXxoS UT60 Full Copper 360mm – White Special Edition • Reservoir: Alphacool Core Flat Reservoir 360 Left + VPP Pump • Fittings: Alphacool Eizapfen Pro White 16mm Hard Tubing • Tubing: Alphacool 16/13mm Acrylic Satin Hard Tube
Build Specification • CPU – Intel Core i9-14900K • Motherboard – Gigabyte Z790 Aorus Pro X White • Graphics Card – Gigabyte RTX 4080 Aero OC • Memory – 64GB (2 x 32GB Modules) G.SKILL RipJaws M5 RGB DDR5-6400 MT/s • Storage – 1TB Corsair MP700 PCIe Gen4 NVMe M.2 SSD • CPU Cooler – Alphacool Custom Loop • Power Supply – be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W 80+Titanium ATX 3.0/PCIe 5.0 • Case fans – be quiet Silent Wings 4 Pro White • Chassis – be quiet! Dark Base Pro 901 White • Operating System – Windows 11
#bequiet #pcbuild #darkbaseproAOC Agon Pro AG276QZD - cheapest OLED weve ever seen!KitGuruTech2024-08-02 | We often get feedback that while OLED monitors look great and offer performance that can far exceed your typical LCD, they are just too expensive for many buyers. Pricing is always going to be relative, but today we are checking out the 1440p/240Hz AOC Agon Pro AG276QZD, by far and away the cheapest OLED I have seen to-date, currently retailing for a penny under £500...
#AOC #AG276QZD #OLEDDoes Leo like MSI Project Zero? his first experience ...KitGuruTech2024-07-30 | One of the big themes in 2024 is MSI Project Zero where the cables in your PC connect to the back of the motherboard, instead of snaking around to the front. James has recently featured the MSI Z790 Project Zero and now it is time for Leo to cover the AMD side of things with a review of the MSI B650M Project Zero.
00:00 Start 00:17 Up Close / Technical details 03:12 Installing hardware in the board 05:36 BIOS 06:03 Benchmarks 07:50 Closing thoughts
Key features Supports AMD Ryzen 8000 / 7000 Series Desktop Processors Supports DDR5 Memory, up to 7600+(OC) MHz Premium Thermal Solution: Extended Heatsink Design and M.2 Shield Frozr are built for high performance system and non-stop works 2.5G LAN and AMD Wi-Fi 6E Solution: Upgraded network solution for professional and multimedia use. Delivers a secure, stable and fast network connection
Lightning M.2: Running at PCIe Gen 4 maximizes performance for NVMe based SSDs
Lightning USB 20G: Built-in USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 port, offers 20Gbps transmission speed, 4x faster than USB 3.2 Gen 1
Audio Boost: Reward your ears with studio grade sound
Specification: CPU Support: AMD Ryzen 7000/8000/9000 Chipset: AMD B650 VRMs: 10+2+1 x80A Monolithic Power MP87670 80A DrMOS VRM Controller: Monolithic Power MPS2324/MP2857 PCB: 6 Layer
Memory support: 4x DDR5, Maximum Memory Capacity 256GB Max. overclocking frequency: 1DPC 1R Max speed up to 7600+ MHz 1DPC 2R Max speed up to 6400+ MHz 2DPC 1R Max speed up to 6400+ MHz 2DPC 2R Max speed up to 5400+ MHz
Expansion slots: 1x PCIe Gen 4.0 x16 slot (From CPU) 1x PCIe Gen 3.0 x1 slot (From Chipset)
Storage: 2x M.2 Gen 4.0 x4 4x SATA 6Gbps
USB support: 4x USB 2.0 (Front) 2x USB 2.0 (Rear) 2x USB 3.2 Gen1 5 Gbps Type A (Rear) 2x USB 3.2 Gen1 5 Gbps Type A (Front) 3x USB 3.2 Gen2 10Gbps Type A (Rear) 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 10Gbps Type-C (Rear) 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 10Gbps Type-C (Front) 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 20Gbps Type-C (Rear)
LAN Realtek 2.5Gbps LAN Wireless/Bluetooth AMD Wi-Fi 6E 2.4GHz/5GHz/6GHz, Bluetooth 5.3 Audio 7.1-Channel Audio Form Factor: mATX 244mm x 244mm
Testing: Test system CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 7700X CPU Cooler: Phanteks Glacier One 360 D30 RAM: 32GB G.Skill Trident Z5 Neo DDR5-6000 Graphics: Sapphire RX 6950 XT 16GB Nitro+ Pure SSD: 1TB Sabrent Rocket 4.0 M.2 NVMe Case: MSI MAG Pano 100L PZ Power Supply: NZXT C1500 Platinum 1500W
#msi #projectzero #pcbuildAMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 powered ASUS Zenbook S 16 OLED ReviewKitGuruTech2024-07-28 | UPDATE: See our latest video all about gaming on this laptop and the Radon 890M here! youtube.com/watch?v=OqAQnJQgOJc
The Zenbook S 16 OLED from Asus is one of the first laptops in the world to use a Zen 5 processor from AMD. It’s sporting ‘on device’ AI processing thanks to the NPU found in the new tech from AMD. Alongside that is an updated RDNA 3.5 integrated graphics processor which should allow for gaming on the go – all while keeping the weight to 1.5KG and looking sleek and professional thanks to the 3K OLED screen and Ceraluminum finish. Can this new laptop from Asus prove to be a hit?
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00:00 Start 00:55 Pricing and Details 01:55 Hardware specifications 03:45 SSD Performance 04:19 Screen and touch pen 05:38 Trackpad and keyboard 06:20 Design 07:07 Weight/Shape/IO ports 08:06 Build Quality / Flex 09:00 Performance AI testing 12:01 Software discussion 13:00 Power and clock speeds 14:55 Benchmarking 16:56 Battery Life 17:20 CPU temps, power draw and noise 18:14 Can you game on it? / VRAM 20:07 Closing Thoughts
Pros Exceptional battery life Vibrant, 3K OLED Screen Premium ceramic and aluminium finish on the top lid Good performance On device AI processing
Cons Poor quality trackpad Average keyboard Chassis flexes a little
Spec Colour Scandinavian White
Processor AMD Ryzen™ AI 9 365 Processor 2.0GHz (34MB Cache, up to 5.0GHz, 10 cores, 20 Threads); AMD Ryzen™ AI 73 TOPs AMD Ryzen™ AI 9 HX 370 Processor 2.0GHz (36MB Cache, up to 5.1GHz, 12 cores, 24 Threads); AMD Ryzen™ AI up to 81 TOPs
Graphics AMD Radeon™ 880M Graphics AMD Radeon™ 890M Graphics Neural Processor XDNA up to 50TOPs
Display 16.0-inch, 3K (2880 x 1800) OLED 16:10 aspect ratio, 0.2ms response time, 120Hz refresh rate, 400nits, 500nits HDR peak brightness, 100% DCI-P3 color gamut, 1,000,000:1, VESA CERTIFIED Display HDR True Black 500, 1.07 billion colors, PANTONE Validated, Glossy display, 70% less harmful blue light, TÜV Rheinland-certified, SGS Eye Care Display, Touch screen, - (Screen-to-body ratio)90%, With stylus support
Memory 24GB LPDDR5X on board - Max total system memory up to: 24GB 32GB LPDDR5X on board - Max total system memory up to: 32GB Storage 1TB M.2 NVMe™ PCIe® 4.0 SSD I/O Ports 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A 2x USB 4.0 Gen 3 Type-C support display / power delivery 1x HDMI 2.1 TMDS 1x 3.5mm Combo Audio Jack SD 4.0 card reader
#AMD #ryzen #asus #zenbookCougar FV270 Case Review - almost a great caseKitGuruTech2024-07-26 | At first glance, the Cougar FV270 looks similar to other aquarium-style PC cases that we have seen over the last couple of years. It's not until you look a little closer that you notice the case stands on a slant, the angled side fans, and the removable mesh power supply shroud top cover. Cougar says all this is to help smooth out airflow and set a new cooling standard, but does it really improve cooling or is it just another gimmick? Lets take a closer look, run some of our own thermal tests and find out. Read more here: kitguru.net/components/cases/james-dawson/cougar-fv270-case-review
00:00 Start 00:42 Some details 01:34 Removing side panels / curved glass / front IO 03:38 Cooling Support 04:51 Preinstalled fan and ‘turntable’ 06:06 Vertical mount system 07:23 Hardware support 08:51 Rear and right hand side / cable management 10:13 Drive storage options 10:44 Angled cooling fan placements 11:32 Floor of the case 12:34 Accessories included 12:58 Test system hardware 14:18 Thermal and acoustics performance 15:45 James Closing thoughts
Price and availability:
• MSRP $149 USD • Available in Black or White • UK Price - Black £159, White £164
Features:
• A unique prism-inspired design with curved glass provides a great view of the system. • Innovative angled fans improve airflow and cooling. • Supports up to E-ATX motherboards including back connect to eliminate cable clutter. • A rotatable PCIe bracket allows for flexible graphics card orientation and up 450mm long graphics cards. • While the optional rotating mounting platform creates a dedicated space for personalising your PC. Specifications: • Case Type: Mid Tower • Dimensions (WxHxD): 268 x 530 x 512 (mm) • Material: Steel, Tempered Glass, Plastic • Motherboard Support: Mini ITX / Micro ATX / ATX / CEB / E-ATX • Expansion Slots: 7 Horizontal (convert to vertical) • Storage Bays: 2 x 3.5”, 2+2 2.5” (converted from 3.5” bays) • Max GPU Length: 450mm (vertical) 330mm - 420mm (horizontal) • Max CPU Cooler Height: 180mm • Max PSU Size: ATX 250mm • Pre-installed fans: 120mm ARGB fan x 1 (bottom) • Fan Support: (Front) N/A (Top) 3 x 120mm / 2 x 140mm (Side) 2 x 120 / 2x 140mm (PSU Shroud) 2 x 120mm / 2 x 140mm (Bottom) 1 x 120mm (Rear) 1 x 120mm / 1 x 140mm • Radiator Support: (Top) 360/280/240/140/120mm (Side) 280/240/140/120mm (Front) N/A (Bottom) N/A (Rear) 140/120mm • Dust Filters: Top, Bottom, R/H side • Font I/O: Type C Gen 2 x 1, USB 3.0 x 2, 4 Pole Headset Audio • Jack, Reset Button • LCD Screen: N/A Front I/O: • 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C port, 2 x USB 3.0 Type-A ports, a single 4 pole 3.5mm audio jack, power and reset buttons. Cooling support: • Pre-installed fans – 1 x 120mm ARGB 500-1200RPM • Fan/Rad Front – N/A • Fan/Rad Top – 3 x 120mm / 2 x 140mm (Fans) 360/280/240/140/120mm (Rad) • Fan/Rad Rear – 1 x 140 / 1 x 120mm (Fan) 120/140 (Rad) • PSU Shroud – 2 x 120 / 2 x 140mm (Fans) • Fan/Rad Left Side – N/A • Fan/Rad Right Side – 2 x 120mm / 2 x 140mm (Fans) 280/240/140/120mm (Rad) • Fan/Rad Floor – 120mm (Fan) • Max CPU cooler Height – 180mm Dust Filters: Top, Bottom, R/H Side Hardware support: • Motherboard Support – EATX, ATX, mATX, Mini ITX • Rear PCie expansion Slots – 7 • Max GPU length – 450mm (Vertical) 330 – 420mm Horizontal (Side rad or not) • Max GPU height – N/A • Max GPU Width – N/A • PSU Type/length – ATX up to 250mm long Storage Support: • 2.5” Drive Mounts – 2+2 (By converting 3.5” bays) • 3.5” Drive Mounts – 2 Included accessories: • Box of assorted screws and zip ties • Vertical GPU mount bracket
Optional Accessories: • Front turntable (replaces front/bottom fan) Build Specification • CPU – Intel Core i7-14900K • Motherboard – MSI Z790 Project Zero • Graphics Card – Gigabyte RTX 4080 Aero • Memory – 64GB (2x32GB Modules) G.SKILL RIPJAWS M5 RGB DDR5-6400MT/s • Storage – 1TB Corsair MP700 PCIe Gen5 NVMe M.2 SSD • CPU Cooler – Lian Li HydroShift LCD 360S 360mm AIO • Power Supply – Seasonic Vertex GX-1200 80+ Gold ATX 3.0/PCIe 5 ready • Case fans – Stock + Cougar Apolar 120 ARGB • Chassis – Cougar FV270 White • Operating System – Windows 11
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#cougar #FV270 #pcbuildMSI MPG 271QRX Review - 360Hz never looked so good!KitGuruTech2024-07-24 | The MSI MPG 271QRX is another monitor using 3rd Generation QD-OLED panel from Samsung, and while we've already reviewed its bigger brother, the UHD MPG 321URX, this 27in screen adopts a 2560x1440 resolution and impressive 360Hz refresh rate, alongside the near-instant response times and effectively infinite contrast ratios that we have come to expect from OLED panels... read more here: kitguru.net/peripherals/dominic-moass/msi-mpg-271qrx-review-1440p-360hz-qd-oled
#MSI #MPG271QRX #QDOLEDPCSpecialist Warp Nova R Desktop - 7800X3D + 4070 SuperKitGuruTech2024-07-22 | The Warp Nova R prebuilt gaming desktop from PCSpecialist is a system that has a focus on design and aesthetics. With an array of Corsair iCUE Link components sitting inside a Corsair 2500X micro ATX case, this PC is definitely trying to look the part. But with a £1999 price-tag, can it still deliver great performance while being so focused on the bling? read more here: bit.ly/3yf1IaQ
00:00 Start 00:49 Pricing, Specs & Rear I/O 03:25 BIOS 03:42 GPU 04:26 Memory 04:52 SSD Storage 05:21 PSU 05:34 CPU cooler 06:07 The case, fans and I/O 07:55 Design and Aesthetics 09:13 Areas for improvement 10:27 Performance and Testing Games 16:11 Thoughts on gaming 16:41 Thermals, Noise and power 18:42 Closing Thoughts
CASE - CORSAIR 2500X MICRO ATX TEMPERED GLASS DUAL CHAMBER CASE CPU - AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D Eight Core CPU (4.2GHz-5.0GHz/104MB w/3D V-CACHE/AM5) Motherboard - GIGABYTE B650M DS3H (mATX, AM5, DDR5, PCIe 4.0) Memory - 32GB Corsair VENGEANCE DDR5 6000MHz (2 x 16GB) GPU - 12GB ASUS TUF GEFORCE RTX 4070 SUPER OC EDITION - HDMI, DP Storage - 2TB SOLIDIGM P44 PRO GEN 4 M.2 NVMe PCIe SSD (up to 7000MB/sR, 6500MB/sW) PSU - CORSAIR 750W RMe SERIES™ MODULAR 80 PLUS® GOLD, ULTRA QUIET CPU Cooler - CORSAIR ICUE LINK H100i RGB HIGH PERFORMANCE CPU COOLER Additional Case Lighting - 2 x 50cm ARGB LED Strip Additional Case Cooling - 3 x Corsair ICUE LINK QX120 RGB PWM Fan + Controller Kit Operating System - Windows 11 Home 64 Bit - inc. Single Licence
#pcspecialist #pcbuild #7800x3dPalit RTX 4070 & 4070 Ti Super vs 10 series & 20 series!KitGuruTech2024-07-19 | Want to know how far GPUs have come since the 10 series? Today's were benchmarking Palit's GeForce RTX 4070 and 4070 Ti Super, up against the likes of the GTX 1080, 1080 Ti, RTX 2070 and RTX 2080, to find out how things have changed over the years... Read more here: bit.ly/3W8k1GN
00:00 Intro 02:01 Game benchmarks 06:50 Performance summary + efficiency 08:09 Ray tracing performance 09:37 DLSS testing 11:30 Taking a look at the two cards 12:49 Closing thoughts
#Palit #GeForceRTX #GPUDaPoets talks AMD Zen 5 with Leo!KitGuruTech2024-07-18 | Leo was over in the USA to learn more about AMD Zen 5 and he managed to get a chat with Terrence, AKA DaPoets. They discussed quite a lot in a short space of time, including talk on Ryzen 9000, the Intel situation, Strix point laptops and much more...
#AMD #zen5 #RyzenRazer BlackShark V2 Pro Headset ShowcaseKitGuruTech2024-07-17 | In this sponsored showcase, we check out the BlackShark V2 Pro headset from Razer. Designed to optimise in game performance and provide all the information you need to climb the leaderboards and bring home the wins, this flagship headset brings many features to the table that'll up your game. Learn more here: rzr.to/BSV2PROQ324
00:00 Intro 00:49 Meet the headsets! 01:43 Drivers and software control 03:53 HyperClear mic 06:54 Design and aesthetics 08:03 Closing thoughts
#razer #blacksharkv2pro #headsetPauls Hardware and Bitwit Kyle talk ZEN 5 with Leo!KitGuruTech2024-07-16 | Leo was over in the USA to learn more about AMD Zen 5, and he bumped into Paul's Hardware and Bitwit Kyle. The three of them took some time out to talk about Ryzen 9000, DDR5 memory, Strix point laptops and much more...
00:00 What did Paul think of the event? 01:52 And now Kyle’s turn… 03:17 Will there be Ryzen 9000 X3D? 03:50 Paul on USB 4 04:31 Talking DDR5 memory 06:53 Are these processors enough to upgrade? 09:02 The situation vs Intel 10:12 Laptops! Strix Point 10:47 And we have to talk about AI… 12:30 Signing off
#AMD #zen5 #RyzenAMD Zen 5 Tech Day: 9950X, 9900X, 9700X, 9600XKitGuruTech2024-07-15 | Leo was over at the AMD tech day and the first part of his coverage comes just as the embargo is released. Let us know what you think in the comments below.
#AMD #Zen5 #9950x #9900x #9700x #9600xNZXT H7 Flow (2024) - Leo goes RGB Crazy!KitGuruTech2024-07-12 | NZXT has given the NZXT H7 Flow a serious overhaul by turning the power supply on its side and opening up the floor of the case to deliver heaps of airflow to your graphics card. In addition we have mesh panels on every surface and the result is a mid-tower case that promises the best cooling in the business along with stylish good looks. Read more here: bit.ly/3XZx5AU
00:00 Intro 01:00 H7 Flow teardown + cooling 03:38 … And meet the H7 Flow RGB 05:07 New NZXT hardware for the review 06:41 Starting the build process 08:13 Mobo and PSU go in… 11:00 Looking good so far 11:55 Starting thermal testing 12:47 Thermal results - different configurations 15:32 Closing thoughts
Test System: Processor: Intel Core i7-14900K CPU Cooler: NZXT Kraken Elite 360 Motherboard: NZXT N7 Z790 Memory: 32GB Kingston Fury Vengeance DDR5-6000MT/s Graphics card: Gigabyte RTX 4080 16GB Power supply: NZXT C1500 Platinum SSD: Sabrent Rocket 4 Plus M.2 NVMe OS: Windows 11
#NZXT #H7Flow #RGBEndorfy LIV Plus Wireless - lightweight mouse with dockKitGuruTech2024-07-11 | UPDATE: we have found the LIV Plus for £85 on Amazon UK https://amzn.eu/d/0arSYMQY
Endorfy is a brand becoming more and more popular among PC gaming enthusiasts. Today, we're checking out their latest mouse, the LIV Plus Wireless. It's a lightweight, honeycomb FPS and esports mouse that comes with a magnetic charging dock in the box… all for around £75. Can this budget mouse and dock pairing deliver great performance as well as impressive value for money? Read more here: bit.ly/3zLsist
00:00 Start 00:37 The Mouse, Dock, Pricing & Weight 02:12 Buttons, Coating and Lighting 03:50 Underside, accessories 04:20 The included Dock 05:28 Build Quality 06:14 Hardware inside 07:05 Sound test 07:18 Battery Life 08:29 Compatibility 08:49 Real world Experience 09:28 Software customisation 11:13 Closing Thoughts
#endorfy #gamingmouse #wirelessEdifier Stax Spirit S5 - awesome Planar Magnetic headphones!KitGuruTech2024-07-10 | Edifier bought Stax back in 2012 and has recently revived the brand. Today we check out the company's latest offering, the Stax Spirit S5, a pair of Planar Magnetic bluetooth headphones that are priced around £500. Mat puts them through their paces today... read more here: bit.ly/4cYgcLb
00:00 Intro 00:40 What are Planar Magnetic headphones? 02:45 Additional features and technology 04:19 S5 specs and features 06:04 Real-world usage and testing 07:57 PC use 09:42 How about gaming? 11:32 App control software 13:01 Design and build 15:03 Closing thoughts