Actually Good: $2400 Starforge Pre-Built Gaming PC Review (Lowkey Fractal Terra ITX) Gamers Nexus 2024-08-24 | WE SPONSORED OURSELVES. Buy our coaster pack! store.gamersnexus.net/products/3d-coaster-pack-4-component-coasters - these have been in high demand and sold out rapidly last time we stocked them. It's been about 2 years and they're finally back. Directly supports our purchasing of review hardware. Also consider a copper-plated mule mug: store.gamersnexus.net/products/gn-copper-plated-stainless-steel-mule-mug-thermal-conductivity-of-copperThis review looks at the Starforge "Lowkey," a limited edition mini-ITX pre-built PC assembled and designed by Starforge Systems, a Texas-based system integrator (SI) that builds gaming PCs. This is part of our prebuilt gaming PC reviews series and gives us a more positive product to look at, following a series of less well-designed products in review recently. We previously reviewed Starforge's Horizon II Ultra gaming PC and found it to be overall good quality, with a few issues on screw torque and attention to detail items. Starforge is owned by streamers who are part of OTK, such as Asmongold, Tips, and others, and started after the collapse of Artesian Builds. You can learn about that story below.Watch our previous Starforge Horizon II Ultra review: youtube.com/watch?v=W9YiOLX5uQUWatch the Collapse of Artesian Builds: youtube.com/watch?v=L2xMi7inB28Watch our HW News episode about the US Govt bans: youtube.com/watch?v=LjZp_pt-GfsCorrection: The chart software truncated the X-axis label for the frequency spectrum plot. The last two frequencies in the range are 10,000 Hz and 20,000 Hz. This has been resolved going forward by expanding the 'buffer' space between the axis label and the axis line itself. Like our content? Please consider becoming our Patron to support us: http://www.patreon.com/gamersnexus RELATED PRODUCTS [Affiliate Links]If a pre-built PC isn't your style, consider going DIY with some of the parts below:AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D on Newegg: howl.me/cllaalhBBgZAMD R7 7800X3D on Amazon: geni.us/bah9NVIDIA RTX 4090 on Amazon: geni.us/cCOHAMD RX 7900 XT on Newegg: howl.me/clk984JJPpeTIMESTAMPS00:00 - Starforge Pre-Built Lowkey Gaming PC Review03:08 - Who Starforge Is03:57 - Tear-Down of Starforge PC10:47 - Tear-Down Inspection Pass11:11 - Starforge Customer Support for Intel12:34 - Intel Settings Rant13:48 - Interesting BIOS Changes15:12 - Intel Microcode Bug17:20 - Starforge Thermals (CPU Only)18:12 - Starforge Fan Curve (CPU Only)18:35 - Starforge Frequency vs. Temperature19:04 - Starforge 13600KF vs Intel Default20:10 - GPU Full Load Thermals20:43 - Fan Change Test21:22 - AIRFLOW ANIMATION23:03 - Noise Levels in Hemi-Anechoic Chamber23:50 - Acoustic Frequency Spectrum25:09 - Power Consumption Testing25:55 - Software & Bloat Inspection26:52 - Packaging Inspection28:28 - Conclusion ** Please like, comment, and subscribe for more! ** Links to Amazon and Newegg are typically monetized on our channel (affiliate links) and may return a commission of sales to us from the retailer. This is unrelated to the product manufacturer. Any advertisements or sponsorships are disclosed within the video ("this video is brought to you by") and above the fold in the description. We do not ever produce paid content or "sponsored content" (meaning that the content is our idea and is not funded externally aside from whatever ad placement is in the beginning) and we do not ever charge manufacturers for coverage. Follow us in these locations for more gaming and hardware updates: t: http://www.twitter.com/gamersnexus f: http://www.facebook.com/gamersnexus w: http://www.gamersnexus.netSteve Burke: Host, Testing, WritingPatrick Lathan: Testing, WritingVitalii Makhnovets: Video Editing, CameraAndrew Coleman: 3D Animation
A New Type of Computer Case | HAVN HS 420 Thermal Benchmarks & Review Gamers Nexus 2024-10-17 | Sponsor: NZXT C1500 Platinum PSU on Amazon geni.us/KvKlUiHAVN is a new brand from the CaseKing group and is making the HAVN HS 420 and HAVN HS 420 VGPU computer case, which is one of the most unique cases we’ve seen in a long time. The case has excellent overall construction quality, innovative ease-of-installation features and fan mounting options, and experiments with new cooling approaches. HAVN is formed by defectors from Fractal, Cooler Master, NZXT, and Sapphire and is backed by big money with the CaseKing group (CaseKing is one of Europe’s largest hardware retailers). Our review of the HAVN HS 420 tests 8 variations of 6-fan configurations, chosen as a head-to-head with the chart-leading Antec Flux Pro that we recently reviewed. Our benchmarks include thermals, acoustics, and build quality in comparison to some of the best gaming PC cases on the market.The best way to support our work is through our store: store.gamersnexus.netBuy a PC building anti-static Modmat to support our in-depth reviews, 3D animations, and testing! store.gamersnexus.net/products/large-modmat-gn15-anniversaryOr a 3D drink coaster pack, designed by the same 3D artist in this video (Andrew!): store.gamersnexus.net/products/3d-coaster-pack-4-component-coastersGrab the limited charity shirt (100% of profits going to NC hurricane relief organizations): store.gamersnexus.net/products/limited-charity-shirt-for-nc-hurricane-reliefLike our content? Please consider becoming our Patron to support us: http://www.patreon.com/gamersnexusRELATED PRODUCTS [Affiliate Links]HAVN HS 420 on Newegg: (not live at time of posting)HAVN HS 420 on Amazon (when it posts): geni.us/Nja4sKAntec Flux Pro on Amazon: geni.us/nn9jXLian Li Lancool 207 on Amazon: geni.us/HILbWULian Li Lancool 207 on Newegg: howl.me/cndZSqrGsE9SilverStone 514X on Amazon: geni.us/cmBsFractal North XL on Newegg: howl.me/cm6jUDqJB3eFractal North XL on Amazon: geni.us/USJiFractal Torrent on Newegg: howl.me/cm6jUffPW7VFractal Torrent on Amazon: geni.us/VVBjoAntec C8 ARGB on Newegg: howl.me/cm6jVYgqjozMontech King 95 Pro on Amazon: geni.us/H4bnUHyte Y70 Non-Touch on Newegg: howl.me/cnjBRzVwLy5TIMESTAMPS00:00 - A Revolutionary Case03:12 - A Familiar Manufacturing Technique04:44 - Alternatives & Competition05:45 - Ease-of-Installation Features09:15 - VGPU HS 420 Differences10:20 - 3D AIRFLOW ANIMATION17:46 - Cable Management, Drives, & IO19:41 - Thermal Test Plan20:41 - Test Configurations21:42 - Best Case Fan Locations by Rank22:29 - HAVN Only GPU Thermals23:49 - HAVN Only CPU Thermals24:13 - HAVN Only VRM & RAM Thermals24:36 - Comparison GPU Thermals25:40 - Comparison CPU Thermals26:15 - Conclusion** Please like, comment, and subscribe for more! **Links to Amazon and Newegg are typically monetized on our channel (affiliate links) and may return a commission of sales to us from the retailer. This is unrelated to the product manufacturer. Any advertisements or sponsorships are disclosed within the video ("this video is brought to you by") and above the fold in the description. We do not ever produce paid content or "sponsored content" (meaning that the content is our idea and is not funded externally aside from whatever ad placement is in the beginning) and we do not ever charge manufacturers for coverage.Follow us in these locations for more gaming and hardware updates:t: http://www.twitter.com/gamersnexusf: http://www.facebook.com/gamersnexusw: http://www.gamersnexus.netOur policies, processes, and ethics statements relating to review samples, advertising, travel, errors, and more are transparently and publicly available on this page: https://gamers.nexus/ethics-statementsSteve Burke: Writing, Test Lead, Testing, HostPatrick Lathan: Writing, TestingMike Gaglione: TestingVitalii Makhnovets: CameraTim Phetdara: Camera, EditingAndrew Coleman: Camera, 3D Animation
Montech King 65 Pro Case Review & Benchmarks: Cable Management, Thermals, Noise Gamers Nexus 2024-10-14 | Sponsor: Thermal Grizzly Aeronaut on Amazon geni.us/e8Oq & Hydronaut (Amazon) geni.us/hOQrBAbMontech just released its King 65 Pro case, which we're reviewing and benchmarking vs. the Montech King 95 Pro in like-for-like glass fronted tests. We'll also talk about the differences and comparison between the King 95 and King 65 cases. The King 95 Pro has maintained an overall acceptable thermal performance (and in some places, good performance); however, the King 65 Pro unfortunately loses much of this ground by sacrificing 3 of its fans and still having the chassis obstructions found on both the 95 and 65 cases. This drops its performance to a less competitive range on the charts, despite its competitive value positioning.You can grab the LIMITED Charity Shirt at the below link. WE ARE DONATING 100% OF PROFITS FROM THIS SHIRT TO THE 3 CHARITIES LISTED ON THE PAGE, SPLIT EVENLY. Get the NC "Hardware Heart" shirt here: store.gamersnexus.net/products/limited-charity-shirt-for-nc-hurricane-reliefLike our content? Please consider becoming our Patron to support us: http://www.patreon.com/gamersnexusRELATED PRODUCTS [Affiliate Links]Montech King 65 Pro on Newegg: howl.me/cnhSq5G9FymLian Li Lancool 207 on Amazon: geni.us/HILbWULian Li Lancool 207 on Newegg: howl.me/cndZSqrGsE9SilverStone 514X on Amazon: geni.us/cmBsAntec Flux Pro on Amazon: geni.us/nn9jXFractal North XL on Newegg: howl.me/cm6jUDqJB3eFractal North XL on Amazon: geni.us/USJiFractal Torrent on Newegg: howl.me/cm6jUffPW7VFractal Torrent on Amazon: geni.us/VVBjoAntec C8 ARGB on Newegg: howl.me/cm6jVYgqjozMontech King 95 Pro on Amazon: geni.us/H4bnUTIMESTAMPS00:00 - Montech King 65 Pro Case Review02:07 - King 65 Alternatives & Competitors04:14 - King 65 vs King 95 Differences09:13 - Panel Quality & Alignment14:39 - Airflow Problems16:49 - Cable Management18:23 - CPU Thermals: Noise-Normalized19:36 - GPU Thermals: Noise-Normalized20:16 - CPU Thermals: Standardized Fans21:20 - GPU Thermals: Standardized Fans21:45 - CPU Thermals & Noise: Full Speed22:31 - RAM Thermals: Noise-Normalized22:45 - Conclusion** Please like, comment, and subscribe for more! **Links to Amazon and Newegg are typically monetized on our channel (affiliate links) and may return a commission of sales to us from the retailer. This is unrelated to the product manufacturer. Any advertisements or sponsorships are disclosed within the video ("this video is brought to you by") and above the fold in the description. We do not ever produce paid content or "sponsored content" (meaning that the content is our idea and is not funded externally aside from whatever ad placement is in the beginning) and we do not ever charge manufacturers for coverage.Follow us in these locations for more gaming and hardware updates:t: http://www.twitter.com/gamersnexusf: http://www.facebook.com/gamersnexusw: http://www.gamersnexus.netOur policies, processes, and ethics statements relating to review samples, advertising, travel, errors, and more are transparently and publicly available on this page: https://gamers.nexus/ethics-statementsSteve Burke: Host, Writing, TestingMike Gaglione: TestingVitalii Makhnovets: Video Editing, CameraTim Phetdara: CameraAndrew Coleman: Camera
HW News - Ubisoft is Ubi-Sued, Razers Brainwashing Con, RTX 5070, New Noctua Fan Gamers Nexus 2024-10-12 | Sponsor: Fractal North XL on Amazon - geni.us/USJi or Fractal North on Amazon - geni.us/BuVF9We are doing a charity drive for NC hurricane relief. See below info. Hardware news this week talks about Ubisoft getting sued, Razer's annual brainwashing con that we didn't even know it hosted, the newest NVIDIA RTX 5070 rumors, the 'new' Noctua fan (from the D15 G2, but now square), and more. Lots going on this week!You can grab the LIMITED Charity Shirt at the below link. WE ARE DONATING 100% OF PROFITS FROM THIS SHIRT TO THE BELOW 3 CHARITIES, SPLIT EVENLY. Our shirt printer, Vermont Green, has given us a discount to increase the donation amount. Get the NC "Hardware Heart" shirt here: store.gamersnexus.net/products/limited-charity-shirt-for-nc-hurricane-reliefIf you'd rather give straight to the charities, consider the below:**SUPPORT CHARITIES HELPING WITH #hurricanehelene RELIEF IN NC**Charities we are supporting for shelter, rebuild, food, and animal care in North Carolina are listed below.United Way of Asheville & Buncombe's Hurricane Helene Relief Fund: givebutter.com/nnU5faCommunity Foundation of WNC's Emergency & Disaster Fund: cfwnc.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/create/fund?funit_id=1332Humane Society of WNC (Asheville): ashevillehumane.orgBuncombe County official government website with more info: buncombecounty.org/countycenter/news-detail.aspx?id=21758Like our content? Please consider becoming our Patron to support us: http://www.patreon.com/gamersnexusTIMESTAMPS00:00 - Recapping the Week01:07 - GN NC Hurricane Relief Charity Shirt07:49 - NVIDIA RTX 5070 Rumored at 12GB09:45 - Nintendo Announces Alarm Clock11:39 - Ubisoft Responds to Buyout Rumors13:56 - Ubisoft Gets Sued16:47 - Updated Thermal Grizzly WireView & Blocks20:05 - RazerCon Asshaptic Chair27:31 - AMD X870E Motherboards30:33 - Team's New DDR531:05 - Noctua NF-A14x25 G2 Fans** Please like, comment, and subscribe for more! **Links to Amazon and Newegg are typically monetized on our channel (affiliate links) and may return a commission of sales to us from the retailer. This is unrelated to the product manufacturer. Any advertisements or sponsorships are disclosed within the video ("this video is brought to you by") and above the fold in the description. We do not ever produce paid content or "sponsored content" (meaning that the content is our idea and is not funded externally aside from whatever ad placement is in the beginning) and we do not ever charge manufacturers for coverage.Follow us in these locations for more gaming and hardware updates:t: http://www.twitter.com/gamersnexusf: http://www.facebook.com/gamersnexusw: http://www.gamersnexus.netOur policies, processes, and ethics statements relating to review samples, advertising, travel, errors, and more are transparently and publicly available on this page: https://gamers.nexus/ethics-statementsSteve Burke: Host, WritingJeremy Clayton: Additional WritingVitalii Makhnovets: VideoTim Phetdara: Video
Intel Core Ultra 285K, 265K, & 245K CPU Specs: Bending Fix, Power Reduction, & Prices Gamers Nexus 2024-10-10 | Sponsor: Fractal North XL on Amazon - geni.us/USJi or Fractal North on Amazon - geni.us/BuVF9Intel's Arrow Lake CPUs have a release date for October 24 and just got announced, including specs and prices for the Intel Core Ultra 9 285K, Core Ultra 7 265K, Core Ultra 7 265KF, Ultra 5 245K, and Ultra 5 245KF. The new CPUs debut major architectural changes for the desktop platform. Thus far, we only have first-party benchmark data: Intel is claiming huge power consumption reductions and efficiency improvements, but at the cost of lower total performance. Intel's raw gaming performance will be roughly equal with the 14900K, according to Intel itself, and sometimes regressive. We'll have a lot of power testing to do.Note: Intel's slides contained errors that Intel made. The company stated that the 800-series chipsets would have 32 USB 3.2 ports maximally. Intel sent an email to press notifying the media of an error in Intel's slide, saying it instead should read "10." We obviously have no way of verifying these statements before having CPUs in hand, so the press relies on companies to get their own specs right.Watch our Intel CPU fab tour here: youtube.com/watch?v=IUIh0fOUcrQThe best way to support our work is through our store: store.gamersnexus.netLike our content? Please consider becoming our Patron to support us: http://www.patreon.com/gamersnexusTIMESTAMP00:00 - Intel Core Ultra 200 CPUs02:14 - Intel Core Ultra 285K, 265K, 245K Specs06:16 - Power Claims (Intel Arrow Lake)08:40 - Gaming Performance Per Watt Claims09:59 - Thermal & ILM Changes15:12 - Performance Targets16:21 - Platform Features18:52 - Architecture20:15 - Silicon Changes21:22 - ConclusionCORRECTIONS: 01:03 - We trimmed an incorrect statement that the 5% geomean loss comparison was against the 285K, but it is against the 265K. This has been corrected.17:04 - Intel's slides contained errors that Intel made. The company stated that the 800-series chipsets would have 32 USB 3.2 ports maximally. Intel sent an email to press notifying the media of an error in Intel's slide, saying it instead should read "10." We obviously have no way of verifying these statements before having CPUs in hand, so the press relies on companies to get their own specs right.** Please like, comment, and subscribe for more! **Links to Amazon and Newegg are typically monetized on our channel (affiliate links) and may return a commission of sales to us from the retailer. This is unrelated to the product manufacturer. Any advertisements or sponsorships are disclosed within the video ("this video is brought to you by") and above the fold in the description. We do not ever produce paid content or "sponsored content" (meaning that the content is our idea and is not funded externally aside from whatever ad placement is in the beginning) and we do not ever charge manufacturers for coverage.Follow us in these locations for more gaming and hardware updates:t: http://www.twitter.com/gamersnexusf: http://www.facebook.com/gamersnexusw: http://www.gamersnexus.netOur policies, processes, and ethics statements relating to review samples, advertising, travel, errors, and more are transparently and publicly available on this page: https://gamers.nexus/ethics-statementsSteve Burke: Writing, HostJeremy Clayton: WritingVideo Editing: Vitalii Makhnovets
12VHPWR is a Dumpster Fire | Investigation into Contradicting Specs & Corner Cutting Gamers Nexus 2024-10-07 | Sponsor: Antec C8 with fans on Newegg howl.me/cmXtq5tnNJ7 - and without fans on Newegg howl.me/cmXtsXoSlzLThis investigation digs deep into the 12VHPWR and 12V-2x6 specifications, highlighting the contradictory design documents leading to confusion as manufacturers cut corners. We talk about the CableMod recall of its angled adapters, including a deep-dive failure analysis into its solutions that we hired a lab for. We also cover PCIe 6/8-pin melting failures of the past and the differences with 12VHPWR. For this content, we collaborated with Aris of Cybenetics (Hardware Busters), Der8auer, Elmor of Elmor Labs, and others to fact check the research.With the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 on the horizon, now is a good time to revisit the 12VHPWR standard (and its follow-ups, like 12V-2x6) to try and come to an understanding as to what it all means. This also covers the differences between 12VHPWR and 12V-2x6, alongside other connector standards.If you'd like to support our deep-dive research pieces, please visit the store: store.gamersnexus.netSoldering & Project mats that fund our work: store.gamersnexus.net/products/gn-project-soldering-mat3D drink coaster packs: store.gamersnexus.net/products/3d-coaster-pack-4-component-coastersPC building modmats: store.gamersnexus.net/products/large-modmat-gn15-anniversaryLike our content? Please consider becoming our Patron to support us: http://www.patreon.com/gamersnexusHUGE THANKS to our fact checkers & peer reviewers. Find them below!Aris (Hardware Busters & Cybenetics): @HardwareBusters & cybenetics.comRoman (Der8auer): @der8auer Elmor Labs: elmorlabs.com (they sell great tools for PCs)TIMESTAMPS00:00 - 12VHPWR is a Mess01:54 - Peer Reviewers03:13 - New Cable Standards04:25 - CableMod Failure Analysis (vs WireView & Corsair)11:22 - Conclusions of Failure Analysis (CableMod)12:55 - Why Connectors Melt (Energy)16:36 - PCIe 8-Pin Failures & Melting17:53 - Why 12VHPWR Even Exists21:25 - NVIDIA's Domineering Strategy27:01 - CHAOS38:50 - The Melting, CableMod Edition47:52 - The Recall51:18 - Conclusion & What You Should Do** Please like, comment, and subscribe for more! **Links to Amazon and Newegg are typically monetized on our channel (affiliate links) and may return a commission of sales to us from the retailer. This is unrelated to the product manufacturer. Any advertisements or sponsorships are disclosed within the video ("this video is brought to you by") and above the fold in the description. We do not ever produce paid content or "sponsored content" (meaning that the content is our idea and is not funded externally aside from whatever ad placement is in the beginning) and we do not ever charge manufacturers for coverage.Follow us in these locations for more gaming and hardware updates:t: http://www.twitter.com/gamersnexusf: http://www.facebook.com/gamersnexusw: http://www.gamersnexus.netOur policies, processes, and ethics statements relating to review samples, advertising, travel, errors, and more are transparently and publicly available on this page: https://gamers.nexus/ethics-statementsSteve Burke: Host, WritingPatrick Lathan: Research, WritingVitalii Makhnovets: Camera, Video EditingTim Phetdara: CameraAndrew Coleman: 3D Animation, Timeline
Lian Li Lancool 207 Airflow Case Review | Cable Management, Build Quality, & Benchmarks Gamers Nexus 2024-10-04 | Sponsor: Get 10% off Squarespace purchases (geni.us/BqEpf)We're continuing to add case benchmarks to our review charts! The Lian Li Lancool 207 is up for review today, a new ATX case for under $100. It's compact, but still ATX. The Lancool 207 is fully focused on thermal performance at the price, taking a number of key steps to improve airflow and thermals at the expense of some trade-offs for cable management, dust management, and ease of installation. The Lancool 207 follows Lian Li's 216 and 215 cases previously, and we've added the 216 to the charts for a comparison. We'll also look at less expensive cases, like the SilverStone 515XR and Fractal Pop Air, and more expensive cases, like the Fractal Torrent, North, and the Antec Flux Pro.Same fans, every case methodology: youtube.com/watch?v=eVkAXSJeKKMWe'll be adding even more cases as we go!The best way to support our work is through our store: store.gamersnexus.netRELATED PRODUCTS [Affiliate Links]Lian Li Lancool 207 on Amazon: geni.us/HILbWULian Li Lancool 207 on Newegg: howl.me/cndZSqrGsE9SilverStone 514X on Amazon: geni.us/cmBsAntec Flux Pro on Amazon: geni.us/nn9jXFractal North XL on Newegg: howl.me/cm6jUDqJB3eFractal North XL on Amazon: geni.us/USJiFractal Torrent on Newegg: howl.me/cm6jUffPW7VFractal Torrent on Amazon: geni.us/VVBjoAntec C8 ARGB on Newegg: howl.me/cm6jVYgqjozMontech King 95 Pro on Amazon: geni.us/H4bnUTIMESTAMPS00:00 - Lian Li Lancool 207 Case Review02:25 - Lancool 207 Basics06:35 - Dust, Fit & Finish Issues, Cable Problems11:03 - Power Supply & Cabling Concerns16:10 - Radiator Support16:58 - Thermal Testing Setup18:00 - Thermals: GPU Noise-Normalized19:09 - Thermals: CPU Noise-normalized20:06 - Thermals: CPU Full-Speed21:00 - Thermals: GPU Full-Speed22:18 - Thermals: GPU Standardized Fans22:32 - Thermals: CPU Standardized Fans22:57 - Thermals: VRM & RAM Noise-Normalized23:27 - ConclusionLike our content? Please consider becoming our Patron to support us: http://www.patreon.com/gamersnexus** Please like, comment, and subscribe for more! **Links to Amazon and Newegg are typically monetized on our channel (affiliate links) and may return a commission of sales to us from the retailer. This is unrelated to the product manufacturer. Any advertisements or sponsorships are disclosed within the video ("this video is brought to you by") and above the fold in the description. We do not ever produce paid content or "sponsored content" (meaning that the content is our idea and is not funded externally aside from whatever ad placement is in the beginning) and we do not ever charge manufacturers for coverage.Follow us in these locations for more gaming and hardware updates:t: http://www.twitter.com/gamersnexusf: http://www.facebook.com/gamersnexusw: http://www.gamersnexus.netOur policies, processes, and ethics statements relating to review samples, advertising, travel, errors, and more are transparently and publicly available on this page: https://gamers.nexus/ethics-statementsSteve Burke: Host, Writing, Test LeadPatrick Lathan: Testing, WritingMike Gaglione: TestingVitalii Makhnovets: Camera, Editing
$68 Case with 4 Fans: SilverStone 515XR & $100 514X Case Reviews Gamers Nexus 2024-10-03 | Sponsor: Get 10% off Squarespace purchases (geni.us/BqEpf)SilverStone is back on the charts for our ATX case reviews. This time, the company's SilverStone 514X and 515XR are coming to market. The 515XR is an Asia-market case that SilverStone is considering bringing to Western markets. The primary reason for the difference comes down to the fans, where the 'rainbow fan' style (not standard RGB) is apparently popular in other markets, but also the dimensions. The 515XR is a little more stout. The 514X is shipping to the global market though, and that one is priced as a $100 4-fan case. It's a tough spot to compete in right now -- we'll be publishing a Lancool 207 review soon as well.The best way to support our work is through our store: store.gamersnexus.netLike our content? Please consider becoming our Patron to support us: http://www.patreon.com/gamersnexusSame fans, every case methodology: youtube.com/watch?v=eVkAXSJeKKMRELATED PRODUCTS [Affiliate Links]SilverStone 515XR on Amazon: geni.us/7PqYGMwSilverStone 514X on Amazon: geni.us/cmBsAntec Flux Pro on Amazon: geni.us/nn9jXFractal North XL on Newegg: howl.me/cm6jUDqJB3eFractal North XL on Amazon: geni.us/USJiFractal Torrent on Newegg: howl.me/cm6jUffPW7VFractal Torrent on Amazon: geni.us/VVBjoAntec C8 ARGB on Newegg: howl.me/cm6jVYgqjozMontech King 95 Pro on Amazon: geni.us/H4bnUTIMESTAMPS00:00 - SilverStone Fara 515XR & 514X Case Review02:02 - 514X Mid-Range Case Build Quality09:30 - 515XR Budget Case Build Quality14:53 - Thermals: CPU Noise-Normalized16:19 - Thermals: GPU Standardized Fans17:28 - Thermals: CPU Standardized Fans17:52 - Thermals: GPU Noise-Nromalized18:23 - Thermals: CPU Full-Speed19:13 - Thermals: VRM & RAM Noise-Normalized19:35 - Conclusion** Please like, comment, and subscribe for more! **Links to Amazon and Newegg are typically monetized on our channel (affiliate links) and may return a commission of sales to us from the retailer. This is unrelated to the product manufacturer. Any advertisements or sponsorships are disclosed within the video ("this video is brought to you by") and above the fold in the description. We do not ever produce paid content or "sponsored content" (meaning that the content is our idea and is not funded externally aside from whatever ad placement is in the beginning) and we do not ever charge manufacturers for coverage.Follow us in these locations for more gaming and hardware updates:t: http://www.twitter.com/gamersnexusf: http://www.facebook.com/gamersnexusw: http://www.gamersnexus.netOur policies, processes, and ethics statements relating to review samples, advertising, travel, errors, and more are transparently and publicly available on this page: https://gamers.nexus/ethics-statementsSteve Burke: Host, Writing, Test LeadPatrick Lathan: Writing, TestingVitalii Makhnovets: Camera, EditingTim Phetdara: Camera
HW News - RTX 5090 & 5080 Leaks, Valve ARM64 Experiments, Intel Arc 0% Marketshare, 4090 Price Gamers Nexus 2024-10-02 | Sponsor: Lian Li O11D Evo RGB on Amazon geni.us/B3ODThere were a ton of leaks and rumors the last 2 weeks in news, but also plenty of hardware news. This included X870 releases (and tons of "AI" obsession), the new Meta Quest, a 2200W Seasonic PSU, and more. We'll also cover rumors of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 and RTX 5080 specs. These are not yet confirmed, but have hit the news circuit. Intel Battlemage also hit the rumor mill, alongside stories of Valve working on ARM64 support.Watch our CPU Fab Deep-Dive documentary! youtube.com/watch?v=IUIh0fOUcrQGrab the factory tour t-shirt here: store.gamersnexus.net/products/skeletal-factory-t-shirt-foil-blue-silverOr what's left of the in stock & shipping CyberSkeleton V2: store.gamersnexus.net/products/limited-edition-foil-cyberskeleton2-cotton-tshirt (not many left)You can also find our Silicone Soldering Mats! store.gamersnexus.net/products/gn-project-soldering-matThe best way to support our work is through our store: store.gamersnexus.netLike our content? Please consider becoming our Patron to support us: http://www.patreon.com/gamersnexusTIMESTAMPS00:00 - Recapping the Week01:23 - Intel Fab Tour Recap03:57 - Alleged RTX 5090 & 5080 Specs Leaked09:15 - RTX 4090 Price Inflation10:23 - Valve Working on ARM64 Support11:52 - GPU Sales Up, Intel Arc at 0%15:55 - Intel Arc Battlemage GPU Spotted17:01 - Qualcomm Allegedly In Talks to "Buy" Intel20:48 - Rumor of 9950X3D & 9900X3D22:05 - Strix Halo & Z2 Extreme Details25:16 - Rapid X870, Steam, Meta Quest, & PSU News29:19 - More Intel Microcode Updates for Instability** Please like, comment, and subscribe for more! **Links to Amazon and Newegg are typically monetized on our channel (affiliate links) and may return a commission of sales to us from the retailer. This is unrelated to the product manufacturer. Any advertisements or sponsorships are disclosed within the video ("this video is brought to you by") and above the fold in the description. We do not ever produce paid content or "sponsored content" (meaning that the content is our idea and is not funded externally aside from whatever ad placement is in the beginning) and we do not ever charge manufacturers for coverage.Follow us in these locations for more gaming and hardware updates:t: http://www.twitter.com/gamersnexusf: http://www.facebook.com/gamersnexusw: http://www.gamersnexus.netOur policies, processes, and ethics statements relating to review samples, advertising, travel, errors, and more are transparently and publicly available on this page: https://gamers.nexus/ethics-statementsSteve Burke: Host, Additional WritingVitalii Makhnovets: Editing SupportTim Phetdara: Video EditingJimmy Thang: Writing
Get It Together, Corsair | $4,700 Pre-Built Gaming PC Review (Corsair ONE i500) Gamers Nexus 2024-09-29 | Sponsor: Antec C8 with fans on Newegg howl.me/cmXtq5tnNJ7 - and without fans on Newegg howl.me/cmXtsXoSlzLThe Corsair ONE i500 pre-built gaming PC, for which we paid $5,000 after tax, is woefully insufficient in its cooling design, power configuraiton, and even assembly quality. Corsair's choices make no sense to us. The company custom-designed the chassis for this build, and yet somehow didn't bother adding a couple millimeters to accommodate a larger radiator or adding built-in metal cable tie points (instead deferring to adhesive that peels off from the heat exposure). The Corsair ONE i500 is not worth it. There are better pre-builts you could buy in similar form factors for less of a rip-off.We buy these pre-builts for our reviews to ensure we get the true customer experience. To support this work, please consider buying something from our store or supporting us on Patreon.The best way to support our work is through our store: store.gamersnexus.netLike our content? Please consider becoming our Patron to support us: http://www.patreon.com/gamersnexusWatch our CPU fab tour documentary! youtube.com/watch?v=IUIh0fOUcrQRELATED PRODUCTS [Affiliate Links]If, for some reason, you still want this computer that we think you shouldn't buy, you can get the Corsair ONE i500 on Newegg: howl.me/cnbvUAtMp3rIf you want to DIY, consider these:Lian Li A3-mATX Wood on Newegg: howl.me/cnbvSPm5aShAMD R7 7800X3D CPU on Newegg: howl.me/cnbvTlbnTyzAMD R7 7800X3D CPU on Amazon: geni.us/8YGIbTIMESTAMPS00:00 - Corsair ONE i500 Pre-Built Review02:41 - Price & Specs Comparison vs DIY06:37 - GPU Thermals08:18 - Liquid Temperature08:37 - All System Thermals09:47 - Bad Fan Configuration10:50 - Tear-Down13:25 - There's Your Problem17:04 - Cable Management21:00 - GPU Frequency21:18 - CPU Power Behavior21:48 - Frequency Comparison22:40 - Airflow Animation24:54 - BIOS Inspection26:35 - Packaging27:48 - Software28:53 - Acoustics Testing30:45 - Conclusion** Please like, comment, and subscribe for more! **Links to Amazon and Newegg are typically monetized on our channel (affiliate links) and may return a commission of sales to us from the retailer. This is unrelated to the product manufacturer. Any advertisements or sponsorships are disclosed within the video ("this video is brought to you by") and above the fold in the description. We do not ever produce paid content or "sponsored content" (meaning that the content is our idea and is not funded externally aside from whatever ad placement is in the beginning) and we do not ever charge manufacturers for coverage.Follow us in these locations for more gaming and hardware updates:t: http://www.twitter.com/gamersnexusf: http://www.facebook.com/gamersnexusw: http://www.gamersnexus.netOur policies, processes, and ethics statements relating to review samples, advertising, travel, errors, and more are transparently and publicly available on this page: https://gamers.nexus/ethics-statementsSteve Burke: Host, Test Lead, Writing, EditingJeremy Clayton: Testing, WritingVitalii Makhnovets: Camera, EditingAndrew Coleman: 3D Animation
The Future of Intel Gamers Nexus 2024-09-27 | SUPPORT THIS VIDEO! Grab our BRAND NEW factory shirt on the store: store.gamersnexus.net/products/skeletal-factory-t-shirt-foil-blue-silver OR grab a Silicone Soldering & Project Mat, PC building Modmat, toolkit, or other item: store.gamersnexus.net We think these videos are extremely important for education, but they're the most expensive videos we make, and often with the lowest return. Your direct support of this video on our store will help us recoup costs and make more of these. Thank you.This deep-dive, full documentary of Intel's American Fabs, focusing on Fab 42, Fab 32, and Fab 52, digs deep into the construction and usages of "fabs." A "fab" is a fabrication facility focusing on silicon wafers, ultimately used in CPUs, GPUs, AI processors, and other technology. Intel's new fabs are being constructed all over the world, and we got to visit the new Fab 52 in Arizona, adjacent to Fab 42 that we toured in-depth. This video features the basics of how a CPU is made, the types of machines that are used to make CPUs, processes, and gives a physical sense of scale for a fabrication facility. We wanted to truly capture how large and complex these "mega factories" are.The equipment shown in the video includes lithography, photoresist applicators, deposition and diffusion machines, and more. This video features expert interviews from both independent and first-party Intel engineers, technicians, and analysts. If you've ever wanted to see how a CPU is made physically (with supporting 3D animations for education), this will help you get started.Watch our AMD Lab Tour & Documentary in the same style! youtube.com/watch?v=7H4eg2jOvVwBuy a GN Anti-Static Modmat for your next DIY PC! store.gamersnexus.net/products/large-modmat-gn15-anniversaryOr one of our Project & Soldering mats with extreme heat resistance: store.gamersnexus.net/products/gn-project-soldering-matYou can also get one of our 3D PC part coaster packs here: store.gamersnexus.net/products/3d-coaster-pack-4-component-coastersOr our metal case emblems and badge magnets, featuring both Intel and AMD CPUs: store.gamersnexus.net/products/gn-3d-multi-level-pc-case-magnets-amd-ryzen-intel-gn-logoLike our content? Please consider becoming our Patron to support us: http://www.patreon.com/gamersnexusTIMESTAMPS00:00:00 - The Future of Intel00:02:49 - SUPPORT THIS KIND OF VIDEO00:04:18 - Construction of a Fab00:10:28 - Water Usage00:11:51 - Entering Fab 4200:14:15 - Automated Super Highway00:18:24 - Fabrication Steps00:21:34 - Defining the Tools00:25:59 - Animation Explaining Lithography00:28:53 - Machines for Photolithography & Photoresist00:33:20 - Fab Deposition & Metals00:39:48 - Remote Operations Center00:41:30 - LOST in the Fab00:44:25 - Vertical Diffusion & Ion Implantation00:52:37 - Why Can't Wafers Be Made Faster?00:54:42 - Impossibly Complex00:58:04 - Getting Into This Field** Please like, comment, and subscribe for more! **Links to Amazon and Newegg are typically monetized on our channel (affiliate links) and may return a commission of sales to us from the retailer. This is unrelated to the product manufacturer. Any advertisements or sponsorships are disclosed within the video ("this video is brought to you by") and above the fold in the description. We do not ever produce paid content or "sponsored content" (meaning that the content is our idea and is not funded externally aside from whatever ad placement is in the beginning) and we do not ever charge manufacturers for coverage.Follow us in these locations for more gaming and hardware updates:t: http://www.twitter.com/gamersnexusf: http://www.facebook.com/gamersnexusw: http://www.gamersnexus.netOur policies, processes, and ethics statements relating to review samples, advertising, travel, errors, and more are transparently and publicly available on this page: https://gamers.nexus/ethics-statementsSteve Burke: Host, Writing, EditingMike Gaglione: Camera, Additional EditingVitalii Makhnovets: Camera A, Video Production, Lead EditingJimmy Thang: Additional WritingAndrew Coleman: 3D Animation, Editing
HW News - Nintendo Sues Palworld, Tryx Responds to GN, AMD AGESA Update, Corsair Buying Fanatec Gamers Nexus 2024-09-23 | Sponsor: Lian Li O11D Evo RGB on Amazon geni.us/B3ODIn hardware news this week, we talk Nintendo's lawsuit against the Palworld developers, Tryx & Fractal responding to our reviews, AMD's AGESA update that improves Zen 5 performance, Corsair buying Fanatec, and more. Watch our GN Extras interview with AMD Chief Architect Mike Clark: youtube.com/watch?v=rb-QOfn5BZMThe best way to support our work is through our store: store.gamersnexus.net Like our content? Please consider becoming our Patron to support us: http://www.patreon.com/gamersnexus TIMESTAMPS00:00 - Recapping the Week01:43 - Intel Fab Tour Inbound04:16 - TRAILER for Fab Tour Documentary08:25 - Nintendo Sues Palworld Dev Pocket Pair12:33 - RTX 4090 Rumored to be Discontinued Next Month14:23 - AGESA Update Improves Ryzen 9000 Performance16:46 - Tryx Responds to LUCA Review21:05 - Fractal Responds to Era 2 Review23:30 - Intel Reportedly Misses Out on PlayStation 626:15 - Intel Secures $3 Billion from US Government27:40 - EPYC 4124P Overclocked with LN228:32 - Corsair to Acquire Racing Brand Fanatec29:37 - Sony 30th Anniversary-Themed PS5 and PS5 Pro ** Please like, comment, and subscribe for more! ** Links to Amazon and Newegg are typically monetized on our channel (affiliate links) and may return a commission of sales to us from the retailer. This is unrelated to the product manufacturer. Any advertisements or sponsorships are disclosed within the video ("this video is brought to you by") and above the fold in the description. We do not ever produce paid content or "sponsored content" (meaning that the content is our idea and is not funded externally aside from whatever ad placement is in the beginning) and we do not ever charge manufacturers for coverage. Follow us in these locations for more gaming and hardware updates: t: http://www.twitter.com/gamersnexus f: http://www.facebook.com/gamersnexus w: http://www.gamersnexus.netHost, Additional Writing: Steve BurkeVideo Editing: Tim PhetdaraWriting: Jimmy Thang
This Case is a Disaster | Tryx LUCA L70 Review Gamers Nexus 2024-09-20 | Sponsor: Thermal Grizzly Aeronaut on Amazon geni.us/e8Oq & Hydronaut (Amazon) geni.us/hOQrBAbWe're reviewing the Tryx LUCA L70 computer case, which is from a new company with some major backing behind it in the industry. Asetek has put major marketing effort behind the Tryx Panorama cooler, its staff include defectors from players like Cooler Master and ASUS, and it just put its first case out. The LUCA L70, unfortunately, proves to be a catastrophic failure of both build quality and case design. Several oversights include thumbscrews in locations that cause threading into the wrong panels on removal, captive screws in areas that don't make sense, panels that aren't secure, loose grommets, drive cable management that points the cables the wrong direction, and incompatibilities that make it seem like no one ever tested all of the claimed configurations.SUPPORT INDEPENDENT REVIEWS! Grab a GN PC building Modmat, solder & project mat, T-shirt, mule mug, or 3D PC-themed coaster pack here: store.gamersnexus.netWatch some positive case coverage! Our Antec Flux Pro review is here: youtube.com/watch?v=IqLyqUdQNcgOur our Fractal Era 2 review - we liked this one too: youtube.com/watch?v=lBb-mN2kt-EWe also thought the Lian Li A3-mATX was great: youtube.com/watch?v=0r9yukG_9EQ Like our content? Please consider becoming our Patron to support us: http://www.patreon.com/gamersnexus RELATED PRODUCTS [Affiliate Links]Antec Flux Pro on Amazon: geni.us/nn9jXFractal North XL on Newegg: howl.me/cm6jUDqJB3eFractal North XL on Amazon: geni.us/USJiFractal Torrent on Newegg: howl.me/cm6jUffPW7VFractal Torrent on Amazon: geni.us/VVBjoAntec C8 ARGB on Newegg: howl.me/cm6jVYgqjozMontech King 95 Pro on Amazon: geni.us/H4bnUTIMESTAMPS00:00 - CRUUUNCH00:31 - Tryx LUCA L70 Case Review03:56 - Tryx Backstory & Funding05:25 - Basics & Interesting Design07:30 - MANY PROBLEMS11:11 - Rap God11:45 - Neutral Aspects14:38 - Thermal Test Setup15:54 - AIRFLOW ANIMATION16:42 - CPU Thermals: Noise-Normalized17:50 - GPU Thermals: Standardized Fans19:18 - CPU Thermals: Standardized Fans20:22 - GPU Thermals: Noise-Normalized20:45 - CPU Thermals: Full Speed Stock Fans21:02 - VRM & RAM Thermals: Noise-Normalized21:19 - Conclusion ** Please like, comment, and subscribe for more! ** Links to Amazon and Newegg are typically monetized on our channel (affiliate links) and may return a commission of sales to us from the retailer. This is unrelated to the product manufacturer. Any advertisements or sponsorships are disclosed within the video ("this video is brought to you by") and above the fold in the description. We do not ever produce paid content or "sponsored content" (meaning that the content is our idea and is not funded externally aside from whatever ad placement is in the beginning) and we do not ever charge manufacturers for coverage. Follow us in these locations for more gaming and hardware updates: t: http://www.twitter.com/gamersnexus f: http://www.facebook.com/gamersnexus w: http://www.gamersnexus.netSteve Burke: Host, Additional Writing, Test LeadPatrick Lathan: Testing, WritingVitalii Makhnovets: Camera, EditingTim Phetdara: EditingAndrew Coleman: 3D Animation
Fractals Excellent Era 2 Case: Review, Thermal Benchmarks, Cable Management, & Quality Gamers Nexus 2024-09-18 | Sponsor: Get 10% off Squarespace purchases (geni.us/BqEpf)Our review of the Fractal Era 2 mini-ITX case is in. In these Era 2 benchmarks, we're testing it for build quality, ease-of-installation, cable management, some thermals and acoustics, and overall execution. The Fractal Era 2 follows Fractal's Mood, which we didn't recommend, and other case launches like the Lian Li A3-mATX, NCASE M1EVO, and Cooler Master's NCORE 100 MAX tower. The Era 2 is closest to the A4-H2O of the cases we've reviewed lately, but is distinct in several key areas. It ends up a relatively tall ITX case by dimensions, but still compact. The wood top panel on the case also moves wood from the (now typical) front location to a different area. Mechanical complexity is also overall interesting and tooling is good, but execution struggles in some areas: We had a cracked wood panel and misaligned aluminum panels, contributing two of the only marks against it in our testing -- the last being price.If you're looking at doing a mini-ITX PC build, the Fractal Era 2 may be on your list for a gaming PC or home media center. This testing will help you determine if the Era 2 is worth it.Watch our Lian Li A3-mATX case review (we liked this one also): youtube.com/watch?v=0r9yukG_9EQAnd our Antec Flux Pro ATX case review for a new chart-topper in thermals: youtube.com/watch?v=IqLyqUdQNcgThe best way to support our work is through our store: store.gamersnexus.net Grab our PC building anti-static modmat! store.gamersnexus.net/products/large-modmat-gn15-anniversary Like our content? Please consider becoming our Patron to support us: http://www.patreon.com/gamersnexus RELATED PRODUCTS [Affiliate Links]Fractal Era 2 on Amazon (when it lists): geni.us/7aTBlq8Fractal Era 2 on Newegg (when it lists): howl.me/cm7qSg4XzwiLian Li A3-mATX-WD on Amazon: geni.us/AEO6SLian Li A3-mATX Wood on Newegg: howl.me/cm7qU2LlTiiLian Li A3-mATX non-wood on Amazon: geni.us/fjMdFractal Terra on Amazon: geni.us/iahMFractal Terra on Newegg: howl.me/cm7qTi2iwotCooler Master NCORE 100 Max tower on Amazon: geni.us/w2nNCooler Master NCORE 100 MAX tower on Newegg: howl.me/cm7qWcIUSi5TIMESTAMPS00:00 - Fractal Era 2 Case Review02:50 - Basics & Competing Alternatives06:08 - Dimensions & Cooler Compatibility09:31 - Positives of the Era 212:24 - Negatives of the Era 215:05 - Airflow Animation17:27 - Thermal Testing18:41 - CPU Thermals19:54 - GPU Thermals20:44 - VRM & RAM Thermals21:19 - Conclusion ** Please like, comment, and subscribe for more! ** Links to Amazon and Newegg are typically monetized on our channel (affiliate links) and may return a commission of sales to us from the retailer. This is unrelated to the product manufacturer. Any advertisements or sponsorships are disclosed within the video ("this video is brought to you by") and above the fold in the description. We do not ever produce paid content or "sponsored content" (meaning that the content is our idea and is not funded externally aside from whatever ad placement is in the beginning) and we do not ever charge manufacturers for coverage. Follow us in these locations for more gaming and hardware updates: t: http://www.twitter.com/gamersnexus f: http://www.facebook.com/gamersnexus w: http://www.gamersnexus.netSteve Burke: Host, Test Lead, Additional WritingJeremy Clayton: Writing, TestingVitalii Makhnovets: Camera, EditingTim Phetdara: CameraAndrew Coleman: 3D Animation
HW News - PS5 Pro Price & Specs, Noctua Updates D15 G2, & Intel Arrow Lake Rumors Gamers Nexus 2024-09-17 | Sponsor: Hyte Y70 Case on Amazon geni.us/p2lWPHardware news for the past week or two talks Sony PlayStation 5 Pro (PS5 Pro) pricing issues and spec basics, Noctua's NH-D15 G2 'rattle' fix and excellent customer service, rumors of Intel Arrow Lake, and more. We also cover CHIPS Act funding for Intel potentially getting delayed and Microsoft layoffs. In positive news, this past week we posted two reviews of cases we found to be of great quality and thermal performance. Those are linked below.The best way to support our work is through our store: store.gamersnexus.net Like our content? Please consider becoming our Patron to support us: http://www.patreon.com/gamersnexus Watch our Antec Flux Pro review here: youtube.com/watch?v=IqLyqUdQNcgAnd our Lian Li A3-mATX review here: youtube.com/watch?v=0r9yukG_9EQ** Please like, comment, and subscribe for more! ** TIMESTAMPS00:00 - Recapping the Week00:58 - Sony Announces PS5 Pro09:42 - Microsoft Lays Off 650 from Gaming Division12:57 - Noctua NH-D15 G2 Fan Rattle Update17:47 - iFixit FixHub Battery-Powered Soldering Iron19:04 - Rumor: Intel Arrow Lake Release Date & Specs21:08 - Cyberpunk FSR3 & Frame Generation21:31 - Intel CHIPS Funding Threatened24:06 - Loongson Claims to Produce RTX 2080 Rival Links to Amazon and Newegg are typically monetized on our channel (affiliate links) and may return a commission of sales to us from the retailer. This is unrelated to the product manufacturer. Any advertisements or sponsorships are disclosed within the video ("this video is brought to you by") and above the fold in the description. We do not ever produce paid content or "sponsored content" (meaning that the content is our idea and is not funded externally aside from whatever ad placement is in the beginning) and we do not ever charge manufacturers for coverage. Follow us in these locations for more gaming and hardware updates: t: http://www.twitter.com/gamersnexus f: http://www.facebook.com/gamersnexus w: http://www.gamersnexus.netSteve Burke: Host, Additional Writing, EditingVitalii Makhnovets: EditingTim Phetdara: EditingJimmy Thang: Writing
Best Case of 2024 So Far: Antec Flux Pro Review & Benchmarks Gamers Nexus 2024-09-15 | Sponsor: Arctic Liquid Freezer III on Amazon - geni.us/5N1BRr9The Antec Flux Pro is the new top performer in our thermal testing, outranking or tying the Fractal Torrent in every test that we ran. The Antec Flux Pro has an overall "standard" or familiar case layout with few major risks and deviations from the norm, but excels in thermal performance, build quality, and basics in a way that lands it on our list of regular recommendations for cases in its performance and price class. We think the closest modern competition would be the wood-fronted Fractal North XL (with the non-XL competing most with the Antec Flux non-Pro), Antec's own C8, the Fractal Torrent, and if you went dual-chamber, something like the Montech King 95 Pro (though it is not as strong of a thermal competitor).The best way to support our work is through our store: store.gamersnexus.net Like our content? Please consider becoming our Patron to support us: http://www.patreon.com/gamersnexus Find the Antec C8 ARGB review here: youtube.com/watch?v=yJAq2H52A2ARELATED PRODUCTS [Affiliate Links]Antec Flux Pro on Amazon: geni.us/nn9jXFractal North XL on Newegg: howl.me/cm6jUDqJB3eFractal North XL on Amazon: geni.us/USJiFractal Torrent on Newegg: howl.me/cm6jUffPW7VFractal Torrent on Amazon: geni.us/VVBjoAntec C8 ARGB on Newegg: howl.me/cm6jVYgqjozMontech King 95 Pro on Amazon: geni.us/H4bnUTIMESTAMPS00:00 - Antec Flux Pro Case Review02:12 - Alternatives & Basics06:33 - iShift PSU Rotation & Case Disassembly09:10 - Radiator Compatibility10:40 - Cable Management15:45 - Build Quality16:38 - Thermal Testing17:48 - Noise-Normalized CPU Thermals18:46 - Full-Speed GPU Thermals20:33 - Noise-Normalized GPU Thermals21:42 - Standardized Fans (CPU Thermals)22:44 - Standardized Fans (GPU Thermals)23:04 - Noise-Normalized VRM & RAM Thermals23:36 - Conclusion ** Please like, comment, and subscribe for more! ** Links to Amazon and Newegg are typically monetized on our channel (affiliate links) and may return a commission of sales to us from the retailer. This is unrelated to the product manufacturer. Any advertisements or sponsorships are disclosed within the video ("this video is brought to you by") and above the fold in the description. We do not ever produce paid content or "sponsored content" (meaning that the content is our idea and is not funded externally aside from whatever ad placement is in the beginning) and we do not ever charge manufacturers for coverage. Follow us in these locations for more gaming and hardware updates: t: http://www.twitter.com/gamersnexus f: http://www.facebook.com/gamersnexus w: http://www.gamersnexus.netSteve Burke: Host, Writing, Test LeadPatrick Lathan: Testing, WritingVitalii Makhnovets: Camera, EditingTim Phetdara: Camera
Excellent Budget Case: Lian Li DAN A3-mATX Review & Benchmarks Gamers Nexus 2024-09-12 | Sponsor: Thermal Grizzly Aeronaut on Amazon geni.us/e8Oq & Hydronaut (Amazon) geni.us/hOQrBAbThis review of the Lian Li x DAN Cases A3-mATX (and the A3-mATX-WD) brings us a positive outlook on a budget-friendly case. The case is about as simple as possible in many ways, but in this scenario, that's a good thing. The simplicity allows it to focus on delivering competent basics while remaining value-oriented. Thermally, we found some curious behaviors with side intake fans that were worthy of an educational animation, as it might seem counter-intuitive at first. Testing includes in-depth thermals for the GPU, CPU, VRM, and RAM in this micro-ATX case review of the wood paneled A3-mATX & base model.The best way to support our work is through our store: store.gamersnexus.net Like our content? Please consider becoming our Patron to support us: http://www.patreon.com/gamersnexus RELATED PRODUCTS [Affiliate Links]Lian Li DAN A3-mATX Base Model on Newegg: howl.me/cm44LItJCcbLian Li DAN A3-mATX Base on Amazon: geni.us/fjMdLian Li DAN A3-mATX Wood Model on Newegg: howl.me/cm44MnK6DOWLian Li DAN A3-mATX Wood on Amazon: geni.us/AEO6SFractal Pop Mini Air on Newegg: howl.me/cm44OGQELEhFractal Pop Mini Air on Amazon: geni.us/fI2OJMontech Air 100 micro-ATX on Amazon: geni.us/Ecw3Montech Air 100 micro-ATX on Newegg: howl.me/cm44QAUX59cTIMESTAMPS00:00 - The Lian Li DAN A3-mATX & Wood Cases01:55 - Build Quality & Basics of the A3-mATX-WD05:19 - Prices, Alternatives, & Competition06:32 - Dimensions, Size, & Ventilation07:13 - Fans & Airflow08:55 - GPU Thermals: Side Intake is Worse09:29 - ANIMATION: Explaining the Airflow12:41 - The A3-mATX is Big (vs A4-H2O)13:39 - PSU & GPU Fitment16:40 - Cable Management17:57 - Attention to Detail19:13 - Thermal Testing20:15 - CPU Thermals21:34 - GPU Thermals22:27 - RAM & VRM Thermals23:00 - Conclusion ** Please like, comment, and subscribe for more! ** Links to Amazon and Newegg are typically monetized on our channel (affiliate links) and may return a commission of sales to us from the retailer. This is unrelated to the product manufacturer. Any advertisements or sponsorships are disclosed within the video ("this video is brought to you by") and above the fold in the description. We do not ever produce paid content or "sponsored content" (meaning that the content is our idea and is not funded externally aside from whatever ad placement is in the beginning) and we do not ever charge manufacturers for coverage. Follow us in these locations for more gaming and hardware updates: t: http://www.twitter.com/gamersnexus f: http://www.facebook.com/gamersnexus w: http://www.gamersnexus.netSteve Burke: Host, Test Lead, WritingJeremy Clayton: Writing, TestingVitalii Makhnovets: Camera, EditingTim Phetdara: CameraAndrew Coleman: 3D Animation
HW News - AMD Leaves High-End GPUs, EK Aftermath, Consumer Protection for Electronics Gamers Nexus 2024-09-11 | Sponsor: Get 10% off Squarespace purchases (geni.us/BqEpf)This news recap covers EK's new 2023 tax filing, AMD abandoning the high-end for GPUs (for now), X870 motherboard prices, Anandtech's shutdown, NVIDIA's quarterly results, and more. We also cover a number of handheld gaming device topics.The best way to support our work is through our store: store.gamersnexus.net Like our content? Please consider becoming our Patron to support us: http://www.patreon.com/gamersnexus Tom's interview here: tomshardware.com/pc-components/gpus/amd-deprioritizing-flagship-gaming-gpus-jack-hyunh-talks-new-strategy-for-gaming-marketTIMESTAMPS00:00 - Recapping the Week01:31 - EK Debrief & New Tax Filing09:12 - AMD Abandons High-End GPUs (for now)14:44 - X870 Motherboard Prices Are High16:02 - PIRG Presses FTC to Require Device Support Transparency20:48 - AnandTech Shuts Down26:49 - Rumor: 96-Core Zen 5 Threadripper CPU27:30 - Rumor: RDNA4 Specs29:08 - NVIDIA Reports Record Revenue in Q230:40 - AMD Z2 Handheld Chip, Acer Nitro Blaze ** Please like, comment, and subscribe for more! ** Links to Amazon and Newegg are typically monetized on our channel (affiliate links) and may return a commission of sales to us from the retailer. This is unrelated to the product manufacturer. Any advertisements or sponsorships are disclosed within the video ("this video is brought to you by") and above the fold in the description. We do not ever produce paid content or "sponsored content" (meaning that the content is our idea and is not funded externally aside from whatever ad placement is in the beginning) and we do not ever charge manufacturers for coverage. Follow us in these locations for more gaming and hardware updates: t: http://www.twitter.com/gamersnexus f: http://www.facebook.com/gamersnexus w: http://www.gamersnexus.netSteve Burke: Writing, HostVitalii Makhnovets: EditingTim Phetdara: EditingJimmy Thang: Writing
How 4 People Destroyed a $250 Million Tech Company Gamers Nexus 2024-09-06 | SUPPORT OUR REPORTING: Buy a coaster pack, solder mat, or more at store.gamersnexus.net In this report, we close out the story on what's going on at the tech company that sold over $250,000,000 of products in its time in business. The company has been collapsing from within for years now, silently, but grew louder this year as contractors went unpaid. Now, dozens of staff are unpaid and are filing lawsuits against former employer EK Water Blocks (EKWB), which is headquartered in Slovenia and has branches across the world. We piece together what went wrong.These reports are incredibly expensive and time-consuming to put together. To help fund our ability to do this, please support these efforts by checking out our below products:Original GN Drink Coaster 4-Pack: store.gamersnexus.net/products/3d-coaster-pack-4-component-coastersLimited Gold & Blue CyberSkeleton Shirt: store.gamersnexus.net/products/limited-edition-foil-cyberskeleton2-cotton-tshirtGN Anti-Static Modmat: store.gamersnexus.net/products/large-modmat-gn15-anniversaryGN Project & Soldering Mats: store.gamersnexus.net/products/gn-project-soldering-matCopper Plated Mule Mugs: store.gamersnexus.net/products/gn-copper-plated-stainless-steel-mule-mug-thermal-conductivity-of-copperWatch Part 1: youtube.com/watch?v=b73xG1HlFhYWatch Part 2: youtube.com/watch?v=8A7cykj0pCgLike our content? Please consider becoming our Patron to support us: http://www.patreon.com/gamersnexus ** Please like, comment, and subscribe for more! ** TIMESTAMPS00:00:00 - INTRO00:05:48 - The Good Times00:09:15 - The First Outsider00:11:44 - Turning Point00:19:20 - DOWNFALL: The Leaders00:23:10 - Edvard Konig: Unpaid Staff00:33:27 - Edvard Konig: Loan Deathloop00:36:38 - Edvard Konig: Threats00:41:24 - Marko Mitrovic: Connections00:47:26 - Kat Silberstein & Matjaz Krc: Frivolity and Spite00:57:12 - Can EK Water Blocks Be Saved?00:58:40 - Conclusion: EK Twisting & Manipulating01:09:31 - What's Next & Positive OutcomesCORRECTIONS: 00:02:15 - Joe Robey was initially an R&D engineer, then the Lead or Head Product Designer.Links to Amazon and Newegg are typically monetized on our channel (affiliate links) and may return a commission of sales to us from the retailer. This is unrelated to the product manufacturer. Any advertisements or sponsorships are disclosed within the video ("this video is brought to you by") and above the fold in the description. We do not ever produce paid content or "sponsored content" (meaning that the content is our idea and is not funded externally aside from whatever ad placement is in the beginning) and we do not ever charge manufacturers for coverage. Follow us in these locations for more gaming and hardware updates: t: http://www.twitter.com/gamersnexus f: http://www.facebook.com/gamersnexus w: http://www.gamersnexus.netSteve Burke: Research, Writing, EditingVitalii Makhnovets: Video EditingTim Phetdara: EditingAndrew Coleman: Camera, Animation, Editing
HW News - AMD 7600X3D & Intel 285K Leaks, Misleading RTX 4070, Black Myth Wukong Breaks Record Gamers Nexus 2024-08-26 | Sponsor: Antec C8 with fans on Newegg howl.me/cmXtq5tnNJ7 - and without fans on Newegg howl.me/cmXtsXoSlzLThis hardware news episode covers rumors and leaks of Intel's upcoming CPUs, like the 285K, which might help the company get a fresh start. There were also rumors this past week of the 7800X3D and 9000X3D CPUs. In the news, Valve banned input automation in Counter-Strike, NVIDIA & Mediatek have a new G-Sync solution, Zotac's Zone handheld gets more coverage, and NVIDIA's misleading RTX 4070 GDDR6 is real.The best way to support our work is through our store: store.gamersnexus.net Like our content? Please consider becoming our Patron to support us: http://www.patreon.com/gamersnexus TIMESTAMPS00:00 - Recapping the Week01:24 - Quick GN Update & Scheduling03:19 - Rumors of Intel 285K & Arrow Lake CPUs06:39 - Xbox Makes Big Changes09:01 - Valve Banning Input Automation10:31 - Rumor of 7600X3D CPU in September11:55 - Rumor of AMD 9000X3D CPUs in January13:50 - NVIDIA & Mediatek G-Sync Replacement16:51 - Zotac Gaming Zone Handheld News18:54 - Intel Deepens Cuts20:56 - NVIDIA's Misleading RTX 4070 GPUs23:36 - Black Myth Wukong Shatters Steam Record ** Please like, comment, and subscribe for more! ** Links to Amazon and Newegg are typically monetized on our channel (affiliate links) and may return a commission of sales to us from the retailer. This is unrelated to the product manufacturer. Any advertisements or sponsorships are disclosed within the video ("this video is brought to you by") and above the fold in the description. We do not ever produce paid content or "sponsored content" (meaning that the content is our idea and is not funded externally aside from whatever ad placement is in the beginning) and we do not ever charge manufacturers for coverage. Follow us in these locations for more gaming and hardware updates: t: http://www.twitter.com/gamersnexus f: http://www.facebook.com/gamersnexus w: http://www.gamersnexus.netSteve Burke: Host, Video EditingTim Phetdara: Video EditingJimmy Thang: Writing
HW News - AMD 5500X3D, Steam OS on ROG Ally, RTX 4070 VRAM Downgrade, AMD Vulnerability Gamers Nexus 2024-08-20 | Sponsor: Thermal Grizzly Aeronaut on Amazon geni.us/e8Oq & Hydronaut (Amazon) geni.us/hOQrBAbHardware news follows a busy two weeks of AMD Zen 5 CPU releases. AMD is still in the news, but this time, it's with a rumored "new" Ryzen 5 5500X3D CPU. Other rumors include those of a 4090D with double the VRAM and an RTX 4070 SKU with downgraded VRAM to GDDR6. In actual news, the GPD Pocket 4 has some really cool modular configurations (such as a SIM card add-on slot), the Meta Quest 3S has seen a leak, Valve is bringing Steam OS to the ASUS ROG Ally, and the US government wants to make it easier to get out of recurring subscription payments.The best way to support our work is through our store: store.gamersnexus.net Like our content? Please consider becoming our Patron to support us: http://www.patreon.com/gamersnexus TIMESTAMPS00:00 - Recapping the Week01:31 - New Tests Added (Rodinia CFD & FSI)07:52 - Rumor: AMD R5 5500X3D CPU for AM410:45 - Rumor: RTX 4090D & 4080 Double VRAM11:57 - GPD Equips Zen 5 APU to Pocket 4 Handheld14:10 - US Govt. Attacking Subscription Cancellation15:44 - Meta Quest 3S Leak16:45 - AMD CPU Vulnerability Sinkclose18:49 - SteamOS Coming to ROG Ally20:23 - Rumor: RTX 4070 VRAM Downgrade21:36 - Google Builds Ping Pong Robot ** Please like, comment, and subscribe for more! ** Links to Amazon and Newegg are typically monetized on our channel (affiliate links) and may return a commission of sales to us from the retailer. This is unrelated to the product manufacturer. Any advertisements or sponsorships are disclosed within the video ("this video is brought to you by") and above the fold in the description. We do not ever produce paid content or "sponsored content" (meaning that the content is our idea and is not funded externally aside from whatever ad placement is in the beginning) and we do not ever charge manufacturers for coverage. Follow us in these locations for more gaming and hardware updates: t: http://www.twitter.com/gamersnexus f: http://www.facebook.com/gamersnexus w: http://www.gamersnexus.netSteve Burke: Host, CFD Section WritingVitalii Makhnovets: Video EditingTim Phetdara: Video EditingJimmy Thang: Writing
AMD Ryzen 9 9900X CPU Review & Benchmarks vs. 14700K, 7900X, 9950X, & More Gamers Nexus 2024-08-17 | Sponsor: Thermal Grizzly Aeronaut on Amazon geni.us/e8Oq & Hydronaut (Amazon) geni.us/hOQrBAbOur review and benchmarks of the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X CPU focus on workstation and production tasks, but also feature gaming benchmarks and comparisons against Intel and AMD alternatives. These include AMD Zen 4 alternative CPUs, like the 7900X, 7800X3D (for gaming), and 7950X, as well as Intel's i7-14700K and i9-14900K. We have another couple dozen CPUs in the tests as well, including prior generation R9 5900X and R9 3950X CPU benchmarks. Testing also features the R9 7900.Watch our Zen 5 efficiency deep-dive! youtube.com/watch?v=6wLXQnZjcjUFind our AMD R9 9950X CPU review here: youtube.com/watch?v=iyA9DRTJtyEAnd our 9700X review here: youtube.com/watch?v=rttc_ioflGoThe best way to support our work is through our store: store.gamersnexus.net Like our content? Please consider becoming our Patron to support us: http://www.patreon.com/gamersnexus RELATED PRODUCTS [Affiliate Links]AMD R9 9900X on Newegg: howl.me/cmTEorQBohaIntel i7-14700K on Newegg (at time of posting, our Intel recommendations are paused for reasons explained in the video; however, the link is here): howl.me/cmTEpbJtWXRAMD R9 9950X on Newegg: howl.me/cmSAblNYSroAMD R9 7950X on Newegg: howl.me/cmSAbQfjkljAMD R9 7950X on Amazon: geni.us/rNWXkzAMD R9 9950X on Amazon: geni.us/GZLkFMAMD R7 9700X on Amazon: geni.us/PynMyXAMD R7 9700X on Newegg: howl.me/cmPEnRMcboCAMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D on Newegg: howl.me/cmJrsMlUExLAMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D on Amazon: geni.us/8YGIbAMD R7 5700X3D on Amazon: geni.us/UkH5IAMD R7 5700X3D on Newegg: howl.me/cmJrtTMmXHOTIMESTAMPS00:00 - AMD R9 9900X CPU Alternatives & Prices02:02 - CPU Benchmarks List05:16 - Windows Administrator06:11 - All-Core Frequency (9900X, 9700X, 9950X)07:21 - Single-Core Frequency (Zen 5 vs. Zen 4)08:27 - Thermal Misconceptions09:29 - Thermal Benchmarks (Zen 5 Comparison)10:24 - Power Consumption (All-Core, Blender)11:32 - Efficiency (Blender)12:27 - Efficiency (Compression)13:31 - Efficiency (Decompression)14:27 - Gaming Efficiency (Stellaris)15:15 - Gaming Efficiency (Cyberpunk Phantom Liberty)15:43 - Gaming Efficiency (FFXIV)16:16 - Computational Fluid Dynamics (Rodinia CFD)17:58 - 3D Rendering (Blender CPU Benchmarks)18:51 - Code Compile Benchmark (Chromium CPU Test)19:45 - File Compression CPU Test20:29 - File Decompression CPU Comparison21:13 - Adobe Photoshop CPU Benchmarks21:59 - Adobe Premiere CPU Benchmarks22:28 - SpecWS Financial Simulations23:03 - SpecWS LAMMPS Biomedical Modeling23:27 - Gaming Benchmarks List23:58 - Gaming (Dragon's Dogma 2 Best CPUs)24:59 - Gaming (F1 24)25:40 - Gaming (FFXIV Dawntrail Benchmarks)26:38 - Gaming (Stellaris CPU Benchmarks)27:16 - Gaming (Baldur's Gate 3 CPU Benchmarks)27:32 - Conclusion ** Please like, comment, and subscribe for more! ** Links to Amazon and Newegg are typically monetized on our channel (affiliate links) and may return a commission of sales to us from the retailer. This is unrelated to the product manufacturer. Any advertisements or sponsorships are disclosed within the video ("this video is brought to you by") and above the fold in the description. We do not ever produce paid content or "sponsored content" (meaning that the content is our idea and is not funded externally aside from whatever ad placement is in the beginning) and we do not ever charge manufacturers for coverage. Follow us in these locations for more gaming and hardware updates: t: http://www.twitter.com/gamersnexus f: http://www.facebook.com/gamersnexus w: http://www.gamersnexus.netSteve Burke: Host, Test Lead, WritingPatrick Lathan: TestingMike Gaglione: TestingVitalii Makhnovets: Video Editing
AMD Ryzen 9 9950X CPU Review & Benchmarks vs. 7950X, 9700X, 14900K, & More Gamers Nexus 2024-08-14 | Sponsor: Hyte Y70 Case on Amazon geni.us/p2lWPThe AMD R9 9950X (R9) CPU's release date is August 15, 2024, and this review and benchmark tests the new CPU vs. the R9 7950X, the R7 7800X3D, the R7 9700X, and more. Intel comparisons include the 14900K and 14700K, and we hope to soon evaluate Intel's new microcode. The R9 9950X will be joined shortly by the R9 9900X CPU, which will be launching on the same day. Although the 9950X is one of the best CPUs for workstation applications right now, the R7 7800X3D remains the best overall gaming PC CPU for 2024.Our 9900X review is up here, featuring a new test: youtube.com/watch?v=s922o1aHqT8Watch our AMD Zen 5 Efficiency Problem video: youtube.com/watch?v=6wLXQnZjcjUWatch our Zen 5 architectural basics video: youtube.com/watch?v=vNlPnruLfjMAnd learn more about the new methods and the 9700X here: youtube.com/watch?v=rttc_ioflGoYou can find our test bench basics in this living document: gamersnexus.net/features/living-doc-current-test-bench-hardware-list-methodologiesThe best way to support our work is through our store: store.gamersnexus.net Like our content? Please consider becoming our Patron to support us: http://www.patreon.com/gamersnexus RELATED PRODUCTS [Affiliate Links]AMD R9 9950X on Newegg: howl.me/cmSAblNYSroAMD R9 7950X on Newegg: howl.me/cmSAbQfjkljAMD R9 7950X on Amazon: geni.us/rNWXkzAMD R9 9950X on Amazon: geni.us/GZLkFMAMD R7 9700X on Amazon: geni.us/PynMyXAMD R7 9700X on Newegg: howl.me/cmPEnRMcboCAMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D on Newegg: howl.me/cmJrsMlUExLAMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D on Amazon: geni.us/8YGIbAMD R7 5700X3D on Amazon: geni.us/UkH5IAMD R7 5700X3D on Newegg: howl.me/cmJrtTMmXHOTIMESTAMPS00:00 - AMD R9 9950X CPU Review & Prices02:39 - Basic Specs & Chipset Differences03:04 - Core Parking on AMD CPUs (9950X, 9900X, X3D)04:51 - How to Enable Core Parking on Some AMD CPUs07:44 - All-Core Frequency (9950X vs. 7950X, 9700X)08:35 - Single-Core Frequency (9950X vs. 7950X, 9700X)09:01 - Peak Power Consumption (Blender, All-Core)09:55 - Power Efficiency: Blender All-Core11:02 - Power Efficiency: 7-Zip Compression11:37 - Power Efficiency: FFXIV Dawntrail12:10 - Power Efficiency: Cyberpunk Phantom Liberty12:39 - Power Efficiency: Stellaris Simulation12:57 - Blender 3D Rendering CPU Benchmark14:18 - Adobe Photoshop CPU Comparison15:40 - Adobe Premiere Video Editing CPU Benchmarks16:53 - Code Compile Benchmark (Best Programming CPUs)17:55 - 7-Zip File Compression Test18:52 - 7-Zip File Decompression 9950X vs 7950X19:28 - SpecWS LAMMPS Test19:52 - SpecWS Financial Simulation Tests20:52 - Dragon's Dogma 2 Benchmarks22:09 - Baldur's Gate 3 Benchmarks22:55 - Stellaris CPU Simulation Time Comparison23:52 - FFXIV Dawntrail CPU Benchmarks24:17 - Dawntrail Frequency vs 9700X25:09 - F1 24 Benchmark25:51 - F1 CPU Frequency26:12 - Conclusion ** Please like, comment, and subscribe for more! ** Links to Amazon and Newegg are typically monetized on our channel (affiliate links) and may return a commission of sales to us from the retailer. This is unrelated to the product manufacturer. Any advertisements or sponsorships are disclosed within the video ("this video is brought to you by") and above the fold in the description. We do not ever produce paid content or "sponsored content" (meaning that the content is our idea and is not funded externally aside from whatever ad placement is in the beginning) and we do not ever charge manufacturers for coverage. Follow us in these locations for more gaming and hardware updates: t: http://www.twitter.com/gamersnexus f: http://www.facebook.com/gamersnexus w: http://www.gamersnexus.netSteve Burke: Host, Writing, Test Lead, EditingPatrick Lathan: Testing, WritingMike Gaglione: TestingJeremy Clayton: Testing, QCVitalii Makhnovets: Video Editing
AMDs Zen 5 Challenges: Efficiency & Power Deep-Dive, Voltage, & Value Gamers Nexus 2024-08-13 | Sponsor: Get 10% off Squarespace purchases (geni.us/BqEpf)This deep-dive looks at the AMD Zen 5 CPU efficiency for the Ryzen 7 9700X and Ryzen 5 9600X, introducing gaming efficiency and compression efficiency to our testing suite. The benchmarks find that AMD's Zen 5 is at times extremely efficient, like in some all-core workstation tasks (such as rendering), but can also be remarkably inefficient in some gaming scenarios. Even when FPS-normalized (locked to 60FPS) or power normalized (locked to 50W PPT), the Zen 5 CPUs can prove less efficient than Zen 4 in many scenarios. This also introduces testing of the 7700 non-X and 7600 non-X, as those were lower TDP parts more directly comparable to the 9700X and 9600X for power testing.The best way to support our work is through our store: store.gamersnexus.net - use code THISISFINE for 10% off while it is active. Like our content? Please consider becoming our Patron to support us: http://www.patreon.com/gamersnexus RELATED PRODUCTS [Affiliate Links]AMD R7 9700X on Amazon: geni.us/PynMyXAMD R7 9700X on Newegg: howl.me/cmPEnRMcboCAMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D on Newegg: howl.me/cmJrsMlUExLAMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D on Amazon: geni.us/8YGIbAMD R7 5700X3D on Amazon: geni.us/UkH5IAMD R7 5700X3D on Newegg: howl.me/cmJrtTMmXHOTIMESTAMPS00:00 - Zen 5 Power Efficiency Research03:18 - Don't Buy Zen 505:51 - Testing Methodology07:45 - Definitions & Efficiency09:39 - Blender Power Efficiency10:51 - Cyberpunk Phantom Liberty Power Efficiency12:35 - 10-pt & 30-pt Highs in Cyberpunk13:50 - 60FPS Locked Power Comparison14:21 - Cyberpunk CPU Voltage15:35 - FFXIV Dawntrail CPU Efficiency17:27 - FFXIV Dawntrail Power vs Time18:39 - FFXIV Max VID19:15 - FFXIV VDDCR SVI319:50 - FFXIV All-Core Frequency20:19 - Stellaris Efficiency21:45 - F1 24 Benchmarks24:37 - Starfield Efficiency25:55 - Baldur's Gate 3 CPU Benchmarks26:47 - Rainbow Six Siege CPU Benchmarks28:12 - 7-Zip Compression CPU Benchmarks29:25 - Stellaris Highs30:14 - FFXIV Dawntrail Highs31:03 - Electricity Cost Per Year32:53 - Conclusion ** Please like, comment, and subscribe for more! ** Links to Amazon and Newegg are typically monetized on our channel (affiliate links) and may return a commission of sales to us from the retailer. This is unrelated to the product manufacturer. Any advertisements or sponsorships are disclosed within the video ("this video is brought to you by") and above the fold in the description. We do not ever produce paid content or "sponsored content" (meaning that the content is our idea and is not funded externally aside from whatever ad placement is in the beginning) and we do not ever charge manufacturers for coverage. Follow us in these locations for more gaming and hardware updates: t: http://www.twitter.com/gamersnexus f: http://www.facebook.com/gamersnexus w: http://www.gamersnexus.netSteve Burke: Test Lead, Writing, HostPatrick Lathan: TestingMike Gaglione: Testing, Video EditingJeremy Clayton: Testing, QCVitalii Makhnovets: Video Editing
HW News - Intel Changes Its Change, Microcode Update, Corsair Struggles, & Google Monopoly Gamers Nexus 2024-08-12 | Sponsor: Get 10% off Squarespace purchases (geni.us/BqEpf)In the news this week, Intel's microcode 0x129 launches to some boards, it changes its warranty changes that it changed, and Corsair gets crushed in earnings. We'll also talk about Cooler Master's passive PSU and its RTX 5090 listing and Google's monopoly ruling. We've been working hard at an in-depth CPU efficiency video, so that'll be coming up soon!Use code THISISFINE while it is active to get 10% off orders on the GN store! store.gamersnexus.netOur new red, green, and yellow solder & project mats are shipping now! store.gamersnexus.net/products/gn-project-soldering-mat Like our content? Please consider becoming our Patron to support us: http://www.patreon.com/gamersnexus Find the free catastrophic hardware failure tracker here: https://gamers.nexus/failure-listTIMESTAMPS00:00 - Recapping the Week01:08 - GN Updates: Zen 5 Efficiency Tests & Solder Mats03:02 - Corsair Gets Crushed, Blames GTA VI09:21 - Intel Changes Its Changes to Warranty Changes14:19 - Intel Microcode Arrives15:38 - NVIDIA App Beta Update Adds New Features17:18 - Lenovo Launches Windows & Android Hybrid19:06 - Google Ruled Monopoly by DOJ22:35 - Rumor: Dell to Undergo Mass Layoff24:31 - Rumor: CM Fanless PSU Works with 509025:52 - Game Informer Shuts Down** Please like, comment, and subscribe for more! ** Links to Amazon and Newegg are typically monetized on our channel (affiliate links) and may return a commission of sales to us from the retailer. This is unrelated to the product manufacturer. Any advertisements or sponsorships are disclosed within the video ("this video is brought to you by") and above the fold in the description. We do not ever produce paid content or "sponsored content" (meaning that the content is our idea and is not funded externally aside from whatever ad placement is in the beginning) and we do not ever charge manufacturers for coverage. Follow us in these locations for more gaming and hardware updates: t: http://www.twitter.com/gamersnexus f: http://www.facebook.com/gamersnexus w: http://www.gamersnexus.net
Wasted Opportunity: AMD Ryzen 7 9700X CPU Review & Benchmarks vs. 7800X3D, 7700X, & More Gamers Nexus 2024-08-07 | Sponsor: Hyte Y70 Case on Amazon geni.us/p2lWPAMD's Zen 5 Ryzen 7 9700X has now launched. This benchmark and review compares the AMD R7 9700X vs. the R7 7800X3D, R7 7700X, Intel i9-14900K, 14700K, 5800X3D, and more. The benchmarks include gaming benchmarks, production workloads, power, efficiency, thermals, and more. This review looks at some of the best CPUs right now, but also keeps a heavy focus on the highest value CPUs in the comparison.UPDATE: We have a new in-depth gaming efficiency benchmark live! The 9700X, although excellent in all-core rendering, has some challenges in gaming: youtube.com/watch?v=6wLXQnZjcjUWe have brand new red, green, and yellow solder & project mats joining our existing blue! Support our testing directly by buying one! store.gamersnexus.net/products/gn-project-soldering-mat (use code THISISFINE for 10% off until August 14!The best way to support our work is through our store: store.gamersnexus.net Living doc of test information (still updating): gamersnexus.net/features/living-doc-current-test-bench-hardware-list-methodologies Like our content? Please consider becoming our Patron to support us: http://www.patreon.com/gamersnexus Watch our Zen 5 architecture basics here: youtube.com/watch?v=vNlPnruLfjMLearn about Intel's current problems here: youtube.com/watch?v=b6vQlvefGxkRELATED PRODUCTS [Affiliate Links]AMD R7 9700X on Amazon: geni.us/PynMyXAMD R7 9700X on Newegg: howl.me/cmPEnRMcboCAMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D on Newegg: howl.me/cmJrsMlUExLAMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D on Amazon: geni.us/8YGIbAMD R7 5700X3D on Amazon: geni.us/UkH5IAMD R7 5700X3D on Newegg: howl.me/cmJrtTMmXHOWe are currently holding any Intel recommendations until the company releases its new microcode and we have some renewed confidence in the parts.TIMESTAMPS00:00 - AMD R7 9700X CPU Review02:28 - Price Comparison & Update03:31 - Stability Problems06:01 - Methodology & Software08:04 - CPU Power Consumption on 9700X09:05 - Efficiency Benchmark10:05 - Frequency: All-Core Boost11:13 - Frequency: Single-Core Boost11:39 - Thermal Sensor Change Comparison13:48 - Starfield Gaming CPU Benchmarks15:05 - FFXIV: Dawntrail CPU Benchmarks (1080p & 1440p)16:48 - Baldur's Gate 3 Best CPUs17:57 - Dragon's Dogma 2 CPU Comparison19:01 - F1 24 9700X vs. 7800X3D20:22 - Stellaris Simulation Time21:49 - Blender Best CPUs for Rendering23:21 - Compression & Decompression24:14 - Photoshop CPU Benchmarks24:57 - Premiere CPU Tests25:37 - Code Compile (Chromium)26:07 - SpecWS Rodinia CFD26:26 - SpecWS LAMMPS Biomedical Test27:03 - Conclusion ** Please like, comment, and subscribe for more! ** Links to Amazon and Newegg are typically monetized on our channel (affiliate links) and may return a commission of sales to us from the retailer. This is unrelated to the product manufacturer. Any advertisements or sponsorships are disclosed within the video ("this video is brought to you by") and above the fold in the description. We do not ever produce paid content or "sponsored content" (meaning that the content is our idea and is not funded externally aside from whatever ad placement is in the beginning) and we do not ever charge manufacturers for coverage. Follow us in these locations for more gaming and hardware updates: t: http://www.twitter.com/gamersnexus f: http://www.facebook.com/gamersnexus w: http://www.gamersnexus.netSteve Burke: Host, Writing, Test LeadPatrick Lathan: TestingMike Gaglione: TestingJeremy Clayton: QCVideo Editing: Vitalii MakhnovetsCamera: Andrew Coleman
Scumbag Intel: Shady Practices, Terrible Responses, & Failure to Act Gamers Nexus 2024-08-03 | SUPPORT US! Grab our NEW colorful Project & Solder Mats: store.gamersnexus.net/products/gn-project-soldering-mat or our copper-plated mule mugs! store.gamersnexus.net/products/gn-copper-plated-stainless-steel-mule-mug-thermal-conductivity-of-copper (use code THISISFINE for 10% off until August 14).This video covers Intel's terrible responses and what we believe are misleading, slimy, and shady actions in relation to its 13th & 14th Gen defects. The video contains a full timeline of events for Intel's colossal failures while also recapping its latest #INTC Earnings call from August 1, 2024. These defects include impact of voltage, such as high VID, on CPU longevity and degradation, plus the prior oxidation concerns. The best way to support our work is through our store: store.gamersnexus.net -- we paused ALL publishing for a full week to research and complete this piece. Please support us and use code THISISFINE to get a temporary discount! The new solder mats are in stock & shipping now, as are the mule mugs! Like our content? Please consider becoming our Patron to support us: http://www.patreon.com/gamersnexus TIMESTAMPS00:00 - Intel's Shady Behavior05:00 - THISISFINE06:06 - Intel's Worst Day & Earnings11:57 - Investigation Notes12:37 - TIMELINE of FAILURE23:45 - Intel Doubles-Down on Bad Take25:33 - TIMELINE Continued27:52 - Silently Changing Statements28:55 - Intel's Terrible Response42:10 - GN Ceases Comms with Intel on This Issue ** Please like, comment, and subscribe for more! ** Links to Amazon and Newegg are typically monetized on our channel (affiliate links) and may return a commission of sales to us from the retailer. This is unrelated to the product manufacturer. Any advertisements or sponsorships are disclosed within the video ("this video is brought to you by") and above the fold in the description. We do not ever produce paid content or "sponsored content" (meaning that the content is our idea and is not funded externally aside from whatever ad placement is in the beginning) and we do not ever charge manufacturers for coverage. Follow us in these locations for more gaming and hardware updates: t: http://www.twitter.com/gamersnexus f: http://www.facebook.com/gamersnexus w: http://www.gamersnexus.netSteve Burke: Host, Writing, EditingVitalii Makhnovets: EditingJeremy Clayton: ResearchTim Phetdara: Editing
AMD R7 3700X & R5 3600 in 2024 Revisit: Benchmarks vs. 7800X3D, 5700X3D, & More Gamers Nexus 2024-07-25 | Sponsor: Thermalright Frozen Prism 360 on Amazon - geni.us/FUqbQCAMD's Ryzen 7 3700X & Ryzen 5 3600 CPUs are now 5 years old -- time flies. The CPUs launched in an era when Intel was often the winner in gaming benchmarks with the i7-8700K and i9-9900K, but it had also begun losing ground versus AMD's maturing Ryzen CPUs on the Zen architecture. The R7 3700X and R5 3600 are still capable CPUs even in 2024, so we're revisiting them to see how they perform against modern games and modern CPUs. Testing includes games mostly from 2023 and 2024, with some older titles mixed-in. This also marks the first major update to our CPU testing methodology in a while, preparing for the AMD Zen 5 CPU release with the Ryzen 9000 CPUs (including the 9600X, 9700X, 9900X, and 9950X).Benchmarks feature in-socket upgrades like AM4's best chips (the 5700X3D, 5800X3D, and 5600X3D), as well as Intel LGA1700 and AMD AM5 alternatives (such as the 14900K and 7800X3D).AMD has delayed its Ryzen 9000 series (Zen 5) CPUs. Learn more here! youtube.com/watch?v=nXRxWm9y3QQThe best way to support our work is through our store: store.gamersnexus.net Like our content? Please consider becoming our Patron to support us: http://www.patreon.com/gamersnexus RELATED PRODUCTS [Affiliate Links]AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D on Newegg: howl.me/cmJrsMlUExLAMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D on Amazon: geni.us/8YGIbAMD R7 5700X3D on Amazon: geni.us/UkH5IAMD R7 5700X3D on Newegg: howl.me/cmJrtTMmXHOPlease note: At the time of writing this description, GN has paused any Intel recommendations until at least mid-August, when the company will release its new microcode to deal with widespread instability issues. We will re-evaluate Intel at that time and ensure there is no performance loss.If you still want Intel, you can find the 14900K on Amazon here: geni.us/f7uutTIMESTAMPS00:00 - Revisiting the AMD Ryzen 5 3600 & R7 3700X in 202401:40 - Brief History of R5 3600 & R7 3700X05:18 - Testing Updates06:25 - FFXIV Dawntrail CPU Benchmarks (1080p & 1440p)08:33 - Baldur's Gate 3 CPU Benchmarks09:23 - Dragon's Dogma 2 CPU Benchmarks10:18 - Starfield CPU Benchmarks11:09 - F1 24 CPU Benchmarks (1080p, 1440p)12:39 - Stellaris Simulation Time CPU Test13:36 - Rainbow Six Siege14:30 - Blender CPU Rendering Comparison15:16 - File Compression & Decompression Benchmarks16:05 - Adobe Photoshop CPU Differences16:44 - Adobe Premiere CPU Benchmarks17:13 - Code Compile Benchmark18:06 - Conclusion ** Please like, comment, and subscribe for more! ** Links to Amazon and Newegg are typically monetized on our channel (affiliate links) and may return a commission of sales to us from the retailer. This is unrelated to the product manufacturer. Any advertisements or sponsorships are disclosed within the video ("this video is brought to you by") and above the fold in the description. We do not ever produce paid content or "sponsored content" (meaning that the content is our idea and is not funded externally aside from whatever ad placement is in the beginning) and we do not ever charge manufacturers for coverage. Follow us in these locations for more gaming and hardware updates: t: http://www.twitter.com/gamersnexus f: http://www.facebook.com/gamersnexus w: http://www.gamersnexus.netSteve Burke: Host, Writing, Test LeadPatrick Lathan: TestingMike Gaglione: TestingTim Phetdara: Video Editing
AMD Delays Ryzen 9000: “Did Not Meet Quality Expectations” Gamers Nexus 2024-07-24 | Sponsor: Thermalright Frozen Prism 360 on Amazon - geni.us/FUqbQCAMD has delayed the launch of its Ryzen 9000 CPUs ("Zen 5") to August 15th, with a possibility to ship slightly earlier, due to a non-specific inability to meet "quality expectations." The delay affects all four current models: The Ryzen 9 9950X, R9 9900X, R7 9700X, and R5 9600X are all delayed. Again, it is possible some models ship sooner. The current target is August 15th. We expect to get CPUs for reviews in time for this new release date. AMD provided GN with an official statement. We also provide some (mostly for fun) commentary on the current situation as it relates to Intel's huge CPU mess. Maybe AMD is trying to avoid looking like Intel.Help support our independent reporting! Grab a PC building anti-static Modmat here: store.gamersnexus.net/products/large-modmat-gn15-anniversaryOr one of our project & soldering mats! store.gamersnexus.net/products/gn-project-soldering-matLearn more about the Intel situation here: youtube.com/watch?v=OVdmK1UGzGsRead our ad-free article! gamersnexus.net/cpus-news/amd-delays-ryzen-9000-did-not-meet-quality-expectationsLike our content? Please consider becoming our Patron to support us: http://www.patreon.com/gamersnexus TIMESTAMPS00:00 - AMD Delays Zen 5 CPUs02:01 - Pulling All CPUs Back04:52 - Not Golden Sample Filtering06:25 - What This Means for Consumers & Intel09:36 - Benefits of Delaying ** Please like, comment, and subscribe for more! ** Links to Amazon and Newegg are typically monetized on our channel (affiliate links) and may return a commission of sales to us from the retailer. This is unrelated to the product manufacturer. Any advertisements or sponsorships are disclosed within the video ("this video is brought to you by") and above the fold in the description. We do not ever produce paid content or "sponsored content" (meaning that the content is our idea and is not funded externally aside from whatever ad placement is in the beginning) and we do not ever charge manufacturers for coverage. Follow us in these locations for more gaming and hardware updates: t: http://www.twitter.com/gamersnexus f: http://www.facebook.com/gamersnexus w: http://www.gamersnexus.netSteve Burke: Host, WritingVitalii Makhnovets: Video Editing
Intels Biggest Failure in Years: Confirmed Oxidation & Excessive Voltage Gamers Nexus 2024-07-24 | Sponsor: Thermalright Frozen Prism 360 on Amazon - geni.us/FUqbQCIntel has finally published a statement about the instability of its Raptor Lake and Raptor Lake Refresh CPUs in the 13th & 14th Gen families of CPUs. The Intel 14900K, 13900K, and their alternative CPUs in the same generations now have a confirmed set of issues. Intel has formally acknowledged in a reddit post that its 13 Series CPUs had oxidation issues during at least one point of manufacturing history. It did not adequately define a date range. Intel also confirmed that it has excessive voltage issues on 13th & 14th Gen CPUs alike. The company has failed to adequately reinforce its support "commitments" for customers and has failed to give date ranges or serial numbers to help consumers identify if they are affected. Intel hasn't stated to what extent different CPUs are affected. To our understanding, K-SKUs are hit the hardest.Intel is putting together a microcode patch to allegedly resolve the excess voltage issue. We are not yet sure if it will impact performance. The patch will be out in August, at which point we will re-evaluate the CPUs. The oxidation issue was, according to Intel, resolved at some undefined time period within the 365-day span that is 2023.The best way to support our work is through our store: store.gamersnexus.net Grab a PC building Modmat to directly help fund our reporting! store.gamersnexus.net/products/large-modmat-gn15-anniversaryWatch our initial Oxidation coverage: youtube.com/watch?v=gTeubeCIwRwAnd our video with Wendell: youtube.com/watch?v=oAE4NWoyMZkWatch our AMD Zen 5 architectural coverage: youtube.com/watch?v=vNlPnruLfjM Like our content? Please consider becoming our Patron to support us: http://www.patreon.com/gamersnexus TIMESTAMPS00:00 - Intel Admits Oxidation & Voltage Issues03:52 - Intel's Statement06:38 - What Intel Needs to Do09:56 - Oxidation Also a Problem13:35 - Public Pressure from Partners19:44 - What YOU Should Do & FAQ ** Please like, comment, and subscribe for more! ** Links to Amazon and Newegg are typically monetized on our channel (affiliate links) and may return a commission of sales to us from the retailer. This is unrelated to the product manufacturer. Any advertisements or sponsorships are disclosed within the video ("this video is brought to you by") and above the fold in the description. We do not ever produce paid content or "sponsored content" (meaning that the content is our idea and is not funded externally aside from whatever ad placement is in the beginning) and we do not ever charge manufacturers for coverage. Follow us in these locations for more gaming and hardware updates: t: http://www.twitter.com/gamersnexus f: http://www.facebook.com/gamersnexus w: http://www.gamersnexus.netSteve Burke: Host, WritingVitalii Makhnovets: Video Editing
HW News - Intel P-Core Only CPUs, ASUS Updates, RTX 5090 & Battlemage Rumors Gamers Nexus 2024-07-22 | Sponsor: Get 10% off Squarespace purchases (geni.us/BqEpf)This week's hardware news covers AT&T allegedly paying hackers, Intel Battlemage GPU rumors, RTX 5090 rumors, news of a 60TB SSD, HP discontinuing its ink DRM on some printers, P-core Only CPUs for Intel, and more.The best way to support our work is through our store: store.gamersnexus.net Like our content? Please consider becoming our Patron to support us: http://www.patreon.com/gamersnexus TIMESTAMPS00:00 - Recapping the Week01:03 - AT&T Pays Hacker to Delete Data04:38 - Rumor: P-Core Only CPUs for Intel07:26 - Rumor: Intel Battlemage 4nm GPUs11:35 - ASUS Announces New Customer Service Plans14:37 - Samsung 60TB SSD16:02 - HP Discontinue Draconian DRM on Cheap Printers18:51 - ASUS Launches ROG Mini PC20:11 - Rumor: 5090 Base Clock Leaks21:01 - PC Market Bounces Back22:57 - Xbox Gives Away Deadpool Butt Controller ** Please like, comment, and subscribe for more! ** Links to Amazon and Newegg are typically monetized on our channel (affiliate links) and may return a commission of sales to us from the retailer. This is unrelated to the product manufacturer. Any advertisements or sponsorships are disclosed within the video ("this video is brought to you by") and above the fold in the description. We do not ever produce paid content or "sponsored content" (meaning that the content is our idea and is not funded externally aside from whatever ad placement is in the beginning) and we do not ever charge manufacturers for coverage. Follow us in these locations for more gaming and hardware updates: t: http://www.twitter.com/gamersnexus f: http://www.facebook.com/gamersnexus w: http://www.gamersnexus.netSteve Burke: HostTim Phetdara: Video EditingJimmy Thang: Writing
Intel Needs to Say Something: Oxidation Claims, New Microcode, & Benchmark Challenges Gamers Nexus 2024-07-20 | Sponsor: Get 10% off Squarespace purchases (geni.us/BqEpf)We don't know what the cause of failure is yet. We've received a lot of leaks and credible tips and, working alongside Wendell of Level1 Techs, we have been trying to get to the bottom of Intel's CPU failures. The current trouble is how reviewers should even test these parts for the upcoming AMD Zen 5 reviews though, as any changes from Intel will need to be reflected in that comparative data. Likewise, until Intel puts out a better statement, we simply do not feel comfortable recommending 13th and 14th Gen CPUs while this matter is pending. This video talks about tips we've received relating to oxidation or potential corrosion within the silicon, specifically relating to the vias, and other tips like excessive voltage, memory speeds, unstable frequency, and failure rates. This is not a complete investigation. We are still working and do not yet have a conclusion, nor do we have full confidence in any one failure mode.If you own an Intel CPU, fill in our survey here (especially if it is unstable): geni.us/INTELFAILWatch our previous video with Wendell of Level1 Techs: youtube.com/watch?v=oAE4NWoyMZkAnd watch Wendell's video here: youtube.com/watch?v=QzHcrbT5D_YYou can also email tips to us at our tips line.The best way to support our work is through our store: store.gamersnexus.net Like our content? Please consider becoming our Patron to support us: http://www.patreon.com/gamersnexus TIMESTAMPS00:00 - Why We Can't Recommend Intel Right Now04:57 - HELP US RESEARCH!05:54 - The Story So Far (Recap)08:47 - New Information11:03 - Current Claims & Tips15:33 - Oxidation19:32 - Pending Failure Analysis Results20:53 - Failure Rates24:49 - Important Reminders26:20 - What We Do as Reviewers ** Please like, comment, and subscribe for more! ** Links to Amazon and Newegg are typically monetized on our channel (affiliate links) and may return a commission of sales to us from the retailer. This is unrelated to the product manufacturer. Any advertisements or sponsorships are disclosed within the video ("this video is brought to you by") and above the fold in the description. We do not ever produce paid content or "sponsored content" (meaning that the content is our idea and is not funded externally aside from whatever ad placement is in the beginning) and we do not ever charge manufacturers for coverage. Follow us in these locations for more gaming and hardware updates: t: http://www.twitter.com/gamersnexus f: http://www.facebook.com/gamersnexus w: http://www.gamersnexus.netSteve Burke: Host, Writing, Video EditingVitalii Makhnovets: Video Editing
AMD Strikes Back: Zen 5 CPU Architecture Changes & Chipset Differences (X870E vs. X870, B850, B840) Gamers Nexus 2024-07-18 | Sponsor: Thermalright Frozen Prism 360 on Amazon - geni.us/FUqbQCAMD's Zen 5 architecture brings new CPUs and new chipsets. In this video, we'll talk about the AMD chipset differences (X870E vs. X870, X670E, X670, B850, & B840) alongside some of the changes to its CPUs that AMD detailed to press in a recent briefing. We previously talked about the overclocking capabilities of the R9 9950X, which you can find linked below.Watch the Extreme Overclocking of the R9 9950X: youtube.com/watch?v=pYWtP4tZe30Watch our video with Wendell about the Intel problems: youtube.com/watch?v=oAE4NWoyMZkThe best way to support our work is through our store: store.gamersnexus.net Like our content? Please consider becoming our Patron to support us: http://www.patreon.com/gamersnexus TIMESTAMPS00:00 - AMD Zen 5 Announcements01:49 - 9950X, 9900X, 9700X, 9600X Specs05:15 - AMD Redesigning Zen09:38 - Performance Claims12:38 - AMD Engineering Discussion Panel21:18 - Chipset Comparison (X870E vs. X870, B850, & B840) ** Please like, comment, and subscribe for more! ** Links to Amazon and Newegg are typically monetized on our channel (affiliate links) and may return a commission of sales to us from the retailer. This is unrelated to the product manufacturer. Any advertisements or sponsorships are disclosed within the video ("this video is brought to you by") and above the fold in the description. We do not ever produce paid content or "sponsored content" (meaning that the content is our idea and is not funded externally aside from whatever ad placement is in the beginning) and we do not ever charge manufacturers for coverage. Follow us in these locations for more gaming and hardware updates: t: http://www.twitter.com/gamersnexus f: http://www.facebook.com/gamersnexus w: http://www.gamersnexus.netSteve Burke: Host, Additional WritingJeremy Clayton: WritingVitalii Makhnovets: CameraTim Phetdara: Editing
Extreme Overclocking AMDs R9 9950X CPU to 6.6GHz Gamers Nexus 2024-07-15 | Sponsor: Arctic Liquid Freezer III on Amazon - geni.us/5N1BRr9The AMD Ryzen 9 9950X CPU is the first Zen 5 CPU benchmark we've seen, and it's starting with extreme overclocking to 6.6GHz. In fact, some of the 9950X benchmarks beat the 7950X world records at significantly lower clocks -- sometimes as low as 5.85GHz on the 9950X to a prior 6.7-6.9GHz on the 7950X. We'll also spend time talking about the new Curve Shaper, which will stack atop the prior Curve Optimizer for Ryzen.Learn more about the Zen 5 CPU basics here: youtube.com/watch?v=Y1yubL0h46UOr the article for it here: gamersnexus.net/news/amd-announces-ryzen-9950x-9900x-9700x-9600x-zen-5-cpus-extends-am5-life-ai-cpusThe best way to support our work is through our store: store.gamersnexus.net Like our content? Please consider becoming our Patron to support us: http://www.patreon.com/gamersnexus TIMESTAMPS00:00 - World Records on the Ryzen 9 9950X01:46 - Curve Shaper Explanation for Ryzen 900006:43 - Liquid Nitrogen Overclocking Setup13:11 - Cinebench R23 World Record (16-Core)19:00 - Cinebench R15 World Record (16-Core)20:21 - WPRIME (16-Core) (Correction in Desc)21:38 - Conclusion & WrapCORRECTIONS:20:28 - 1.061, not 1.61 - Bill misstates this. ** Please like, comment, and subscribe for more! ** Links to Amazon and Newegg are typically monetized on our channel (affiliate links) and may return a commission of sales to us from the retailer. This is unrelated to the product manufacturer. Any advertisements or sponsorships are disclosed within the video ("this video is brought to you by") and above the fold in the description. We do not ever produce paid content or "sponsored content" (meaning that the content is our idea and is not funded externally aside from whatever ad placement is in the beginning) and we do not ever charge manufacturers for coverage. Follow us in these locations for more gaming and hardware updates: t: http://www.twitter.com/gamersnexus f: http://www.facebook.com/gamersnexus w: http://www.gamersnexus.netSteve Burke: Host, EditingVitalii Makhnovets: Camera, EditingTim Phetdara: Editing
HW News - Noctua Responds, FTC Slaps Hardware Manfs, Another NVIDIA Anti-Trust Investigation Gamers Nexus 2024-07-14 | Sponsor: NZXT C1500 Platinum PSU on Amazon geni.us/KvKlUiHardware news for the past 2 weeks includes coverage of Noctua's updates to the NH-D15 G2 documentation following our review, the FTC slapping hardware companies for Magnuson-Moss warranty violations and other anti-consumer practices, an NVIDIA anti-trust investigation in France, and the Steam Deck showing up on Valve's controller usage count.Find the updated CPU Cooler Mega Charts here! gamersnexus.net/megacharts/cpu-coolersGrab the CyberSkeleton V2 shirt - in production now! store.gamersnexus.net/products/limited-edition-foil-cyberskeleton2-cotton-tshirtOr grab a PC building Modmat! store.gamersnexus.net/products/large-modmat-gn15-anniversary Like our content? Please consider becoming our Patron to support us: http://www.patreon.com/gamersnexus TIMESTAMPS00:00 - Recapping the Week01:24 - GN Updates: Test Benches, Mega Charts06:15 - FTC Puts ASRock, Gigabyte, Zotac on Notice09:35 - Noctua Responds to NH-D15 G2 Review13:31 - NVIDIA and Antitrust Charges in France15:53 - Ryzen 9000X3D CPU Rumors17:18 - Sony Ends Blu-Ray Production18:30 - Controller Usage on Steam Triples & Deck19:52 - New Internet Speed Record20:52 - New Intel CPUs Vulnerable to Attack ** Please like, comment, and subscribe for more! ** Links to Amazon and Newegg are typically monetized on our channel (affiliate links) and may return a commission of sales to us from the retailer. This is unrelated to the product manufacturer. Any advertisements or sponsorships are disclosed within the video ("this video is brought to you by") and above the fold in the description. We do not ever produce paid content or "sponsored content" (meaning that the content is our idea and is not funded externally aside from whatever ad placement is in the beginning) and we do not ever charge manufacturers for coverage. Follow us in these locations for more gaming and hardware updates: t: http://www.twitter.com/gamersnexus f: http://www.facebook.com/gamersnexus w: http://www.gamersnexus.netSteve Burke: Host, Additional WritingTim Phetdara: Video EditingJimmy Thang: Writing
Scam Warning: MSI Exposes 600,000+ Warranty Records Gamers Nexus 2024-07-12 | Sponsor: Thermaltake Tower 300 mATX Case on Amazon geni.us/WNABU4MSI had its internal warranty (RMA) server publicly exposed, where hundreds of thousands of warranty records were available to anybody. There was no hack required, no account access required, and it was all in plain text. We held publication until MSI closed the server off from public access. This follows a similar story we ran on Zotac last week.Watch the Zotac incident here: youtube.com/watch?v=UHxQC95syc0The best way to support our work is through our store: store.gamersnexus.net Like our content? Please consider becoming our Patron to support us: http://www.patreon.com/gamersnexus TIMESTAMPS00:00 - MSI Records Publicly Accessible03:20 - Zero-Skill Vulnerability07:30 - Scams11:16 - PSA - Again12:42 - Issue is Closed ** Please like, comment, and subscribe for more! ** Links to Amazon and Newegg are typically monetized on our channel (affiliate links) and may return a commission of sales to us from the retailer. This is unrelated to the product manufacturer. Any advertisements or sponsorships are disclosed within the video ("this video is brought to you by") and above the fold in the description. We do not ever produce paid content or "sponsored content" (meaning that the content is our idea and is not funded externally aside from whatever ad placement is in the beginning) and we do not ever charge manufacturers for coverage. Follow us in these locations for more gaming and hardware updates: t: http://www.twitter.com/gamersnexus f: http://www.facebook.com/gamersnexus w: http://www.gamersnexus.netHost: Steve BurkeVideo: Vitalii Makhnovets
Intels CPUs Are Failing, ft. Wendell of Level1 Techs Gamers Nexus 2024-07-11 | Sponsor: NZXT C1500 Platinum PSU on Amazon geni.us/KvKlUiIntel's CPUs, including the 14900K and 13900K (and others of those generations) have had ramping instability reports from consumers for months now, but Wendell of Level1 Techs has sources stating that Intel's CPUs are also failing in enterprise and server deployments. This concerning development suggests that some of the prior PL1 and PL2 configuration issues may be a different issue or red herring, as the server boards don't push power to the same extent as the consumer Z790 motherboards. We talk with Wendell about what this means and what's next for Intel.Watch Wendell's video! youtube.com/watch?v=QzHcrbT5D_YThe best way to support our work is through our store: store.gamersnexus.net Like our content? Please consider becoming our Patron to support us: http://www.patreon.com/gamersnexus TIMESTAMPS00:00 - Not So Fast There, Chuckles01:15 - The Story So Far05:32 - The Smoking Gun09:27 - Fifty Percent Failure Extrapolation14:17 - Does This Unfairly Undercut AMD?18:49 - The True Cost20:14 - What Must Intel Do? ** Please like, comment, and subscribe for more! ** Links to Amazon and Newegg are typically monetized on our channel (affiliate links) and may return a commission of sales to us from the retailer. This is unrelated to the product manufacturer. Any advertisements or sponsorships are disclosed within the video ("this video is brought to you by") and above the fold in the description. We do not ever produce paid content or "sponsored content" (meaning that the content is our idea and is not funded externally aside from whatever ad placement is in the beginning) and we do not ever charge manufacturers for coverage. Follow us in these locations for more gaming and hardware updates: t: http://www.twitter.com/gamersnexus f: http://www.facebook.com/gamersnexus w: http://www.gamersnexus.netSteve Burke: HostWendell at Level1 Techs: HostVitalii Makhnovets: VideoTim Phetdara: Editing
Fractal Fumbles: Mood Case Review, Thermals, & Design Oversights Gamers Nexus 2024-07-09 | Sponsor: NZXT C1500 Platinum PSU on Amazon geni.us/KvKlUiThe Fractal Mood Mini-ITX tower case was disappointing for us. When the Fractal Mood and its specs were first announced, using the fabric outer shell, we were excited about the mechanics of the case and the (if it worked) clever airflow design. Unfortunately, too many other details are missed in the design, leading to poor thermal balancing between the CPU and GPU chambers, annoying accoustical humming when using our liquid cooler with side-mounted fans, and problems with SSD sled design sometimes blocking exhaust. The Fractal Mood competes somewhat with the Cooler Master NCORE 100 MAX as an alternative, with the main differentiator being that Cooler Master forces a cooler and power supply combination.The best way to support our work is through our store: store.gamersnexus.net Like our content? Please consider becoming our Patron to support us: http://www.patreon.com/gamersnexus RELATED PRODUCTS [Affiliate Links]Fractal Mood on Newegg: howl.me/cmCujf1besRCooler Master NCORE 100 MAX on Amazon: geni.us/GL7u5lCooler Master NCORE 100 MAX on Newegg: howl.me/cmCuj8UzpMPFractal Terra on Amazon: geni.us/iahMFractal Terra on Newegg: howl.me/cmCujInYADRLian Li x DAN A4-H2O on Newegg: howl.me/cmCuma3sjWCTIMESTAMPS00:00 - Fractal Mood ITX Case Review & Benchmarks01:18 - Specs & Attention to Detail05:49 - Flow Restrictions07:15 - Alternative to the Fractal Mood08:25 - Build Layout & Cooler Clearance12:18 - Oversights & Cooling Problem13:03 - Test Setup & Methodology13:59 - Thermals: CPU Full Load15:42 - Thermals: GPU Full Load17:56 - Thermals: RAM & VRM18:18 - Acoustic Test Methodology18:54 - Noise: Frequency Spectrum19:51 - Noise Sample20:17 - Conclusion: It's Critical ** Please like, comment, and subscribe for more! ** Links to Amazon and Newegg are typically monetized on our channel (affiliate links) and may return a commission of sales to us from the retailer. This is unrelated to the product manufacturer. Any advertisements or sponsorships are disclosed within the video ("this video is brought to you by") and above the fold in the description. We do not ever produce paid content or "sponsored content" (meaning that the content is our idea and is not funded externally aside from whatever ad placement is in the beginning) and we do not ever charge manufacturers for coverage. Follow us in these locations for more gaming and hardware updates: t: http://www.twitter.com/gamersnexus f: http://www.facebook.com/gamersnexus w: http://www.gamersnexus.netSteve Burke: Host, Test Lead, Additional WritingJeremy Clayton: Writing, TestingVitalii Makhnovets: Camera, EditingTim Phetdara: CameraAndrew Coleman: Camera
HW News - Microsoft Keeps Ruining Windows, Valve Lawsuit, 4090 in the 4070 Ti Super Gamers Nexus 2024-07-07 | Sponsor: Thermal Grizzly Aeronaut on Amazon geni.us/e8Oq & Hydronaut (Amazon) geni.us/hOQrBAbMicrosoft is shoving automatic OneDrive uploads into Windows installs with an online user account, Valve is getting sued -- perhaps due to a misunderstanding -- for almost one billion US dollars, and the RTX 4090 GPU rejects find their way into the 4070 Ti Super.The best way to support our work is through our store: store.gamersnexus.net Like our content? Please consider becoming our Patron to support us: http://www.patreon.com/gamersnexus TIMESTAMPS00:00 - Recapping 2 Weeks00:58 - Lawsuit vs Valve Seems Odd04:50 - Microsoft Charged with Breaching Antitrust Rules07:05 - Microsoft Automatically Uploads Files to OneDrive09:47 - RTX 4070 Ti Super GPUs Based on AD10213:26 - NVIDIA Market Cap Declines Half a Trillion15:43 - Hori Wireless Steam Controllers16:42 - Patent Reveals Xbox Keystone19:38 - Arctic Releases M2 Pro SSD Cooler20:45 - Minisforum Releases UM890 Pro PC22:18 - Valve Releases Steam Game Recording Beta23:56 - Rumor: Billions Spent on Unplayed Steam Games ** Please like, comment, and subscribe for more! ** Links to Amazon and Newegg are typically monetized on our channel (affiliate links) and may return a commission of sales to us from the retailer. This is unrelated to the product manufacturer. Any advertisements or sponsorships are disclosed within the video ("this video is brought to you by") and above the fold in the description. We do not ever produce paid content or "sponsored content" (meaning that the content is our idea and is not funded externally aside from whatever ad placement is in the beginning) and we do not ever charge manufacturers for coverage. Follow us in these locations for more gaming and hardware updates: t: http://www.twitter.com/gamersnexus f: http://www.facebook.com/gamersnexus w: http://www.gamersnexus.netSteve Burke: Host, Additional WritingTim Phetdara: VideoJimmy Thang: Writing
Zotacs Big Mistake | Consumer Warranty & Business Data Exposure Gamers Nexus 2024-07-06 | Sponsor: NZXT C1500 Platinum PSU on Amazon geni.us/KvKlUiZotac was hosting customer RMA files, business-to-business transactions, invoices, bill of lading memos, credit memos, customer Amazon order history, chat logs, email logs, and addresses and phone numbers in a way which was publicly discoverable through Google. In fact, a Google search simply of "Zotac RMA" (without even using a site flag) would surface private customer emails and contact information within 1 page, sometimes 2. We notified Zotac urgently and withheld reporting until the company removed access to as many of these files as possible. The rest remains cached, but there are tools to try and get it removed for affected users. Zotac has fixed the basics, so we felt comfortable to publish.SUPPORT OUR REPORTING DIRECTLY! Grab a GN CyberSkeleton V2 T-shirt: store.gamersnexus.net/products/limited-edition-foil-cyberskeleton2-cotton-tshirt Like our content? Please consider becoming our Patron to support us: http://www.patreon.com/gamersnexus TIMESTAMPS00:00 - Zotac Issues01:31 - Wrong Server Setup03:14 - How Bad Was It?05:55 - A Viewer's Discovery09:02 - What YOU Should Do10:24 - Public Service Announcement12:42 - Zotac's Response ** Please like, comment, and subscribe for more! ** Links to Amazon and Newegg are typically monetized on our channel (affiliate links) and may return a commission of sales to us from the retailer. This is unrelated to the product manufacturer. Any advertisements or sponsorships are disclosed within the video ("this video is brought to you by") and above the fold in the description. We do not ever produce paid content or "sponsored content" (meaning that the content is our idea and is not funded externally aside from whatever ad placement is in the beginning) and we do not ever charge manufacturers for coverage. Follow us in these locations for more gaming and hardware updates: t: http://www.twitter.com/gamersnexus f: http://www.facebook.com/gamersnexus w: http://www.gamersnexus.netSteve Burke: Host, Writing, Video EditingTim Phetdara: Pre-Cut Editing
Noctua NH-D15 G2 Review & Benchmarks, HBC & LBC Comparison, & Best CPU Coolers Gamers Nexus 2024-07-03 | Sponsor: NZXT C1500 Platinum PSU on Amazon geni.us/KvKlUiThis is our most in-depth CPU cooler review & benchmark yet. We test Noctua's new NH-D15 G2 for thermals (Intel & AMD temperature testing), acoustics, frequency response, flatness, pressure, and more. The benchmarks also cover Noctua's three alternatives for the Noctua NH-D15 G2, including the base model and HBC vs. LBC differences (High Base Convexity & Low Base Convexity). Because Noctua includes washers for a washer mod on the Intel ILM, we also ran benchmarks for that, plus tests of the old vs. new fans. The NH-D15 G2 is Noctua's first major dual-tower release since 2014, and now it faces competition from the Thermalright Peerless Assassin, ID Cooling A720, Arctic Liquid Freezer III, and other cheaper coolers.This is EXPENSIVE testing. To help support our ability to continue bringing high-quality and independent reviews like these, grab something on our store! store.gamersnexus.net Consider grabbing one of our 3D emblem commemorative pint glasses: store.gamersnexus.net/products/gn-3d-emblem-glassesBuy a GN Large Anti-Static Modmat for PC Building! store.gamersnexus.net/products/large-modmat-gn15-anniversaryBuy a GN Soldering & Project Mat: store.gamersnexus.net/products/gn-project-soldering-mat Like our content? Please consider becoming our Patron to support us: http://www.patreon.com/gamersnexus RELATED PRODUCTS [Affiliate Links]Noctua NH-D15 G2 on Newegg: howl.me/cmANxEu9dM6Noctua NH-D15 G2 on Amazon: geni.us/XRbDNoctua NH-D15 G2 HBC on Newegg: howl.me/cmANx7zzUaGNoctua NH-D15 G2 HBC on Amazon: geni.us/yC6nNoctua NH-D15 G2 LBC on Newegg: howl.me/cmANywlFmCHNoctua NH-D15 G2 LBC on Amazon: geni.us/r8SXENpALTERNATIVES TO NH-D15 G2 [Affiliate Links]Thermalright Peerless Assassin SE on Amazon: geni.us/l3pXwAThermalright Peerless Assassin SE on Newegg: howl.me/cmANBMbp2JIArctic Liquid Freezer III 360 Black on Amazon: geni.us/5N1BRr9Arctic Liquid Freezer III 360 Black on Newegg: howl.me/cmANC9Ym83TID Cooling A720 on Amazon: geni.us/byGjgAThermalright Frozen Prism 360 on Amazon: geni.us/NcSvATIMESTAMPS00:00 - Noctua NH-D15 G2 Review & Benchmarks02:16 - Price & Basics: NH-D15 G2 vs. LBC, HBC06:42 - Laser Scanning: HBC, LBC, & G2 Coldplates08:29 - Thermal Testing Methodology10:32 - 200W AMD: Noctua-Only at Full Speed12:33 - 200W AMD: Noctua-Only Noise-Normalized12:51 - 250W Intel: Noctua-Only Noise-Normalized14:10 - 250W Intel: Noctua-Only at Full Speed14:40 - 250W Comparison, Noise Normalized (Intel)16:13 - 200W Comparison, Full Speed (AMD)17:54 - 200W Comparison, Noise Normalized (AMD)18:20 - 250W Comparison, Full Speed (Intel)19:11 - Core-to-Core Deltas (250W Intel)20:10 - Pressure Testing (HBC vs. Washer vs. LBC vs. G2)21:53 - Acoustic Testing23:12 - Frequency Spectrum (NF-A14 G2 vs. Original)24:34 - Noise Samples (NH-D15 G2 vs. NH-D15)26:38 - AMD Installation Instructions (AM4 and AM5 )28:47 - Intel Installation Instructions (Noctua NH-D15 G2)30:26 - Intel Washer Mod Instructions32:15 - Praise & Criticism of Installation34:21 - Conclusion ** Please like, comment, and subscribe for more! ** Links to Amazon and Newegg are typically monetized on our channel (affiliate links) and may return a commission of sales to us from the retailer. This is unrelated to the product manufacturer. Any advertisements or sponsorships are disclosed within the video ("this video is brought to you by") and above the fold in the description. We do not ever produce paid content or "sponsored content" (meaning that the content is our idea and is not funded externally aside from whatever ad placement is in the beginning) and we do not ever charge manufacturers for coverage. Follow us in these locations for more gaming and hardware updates: t: http://www.twitter.com/gamersnexus f: http://www.facebook.com/gamersnexus w: http://www.gamersnexus.netSteve Burke: Host, Test Lead, WritingMike Gaglione: Host, TestingVitalii Makhnovets: Camera, Video EditingTim Phetdara: Camera
Thermalright Strikes Again: $56.90 360mm Liquid Cooler | Frozen Prism Review Gamers Nexus 2024-07-01 | WE sponsored ourselves! Support independent testing & grab a GN Modmat or Case Magnet: store.gamersnexus.netIn this review, we benchmark the Thermalright Frozen Prism 360 liquid cooler ("AIO"), available in both ARGB and black-out variants for CPU cooling. We tested the Thermalright Frozen Prism on both Intel and AMD solutions, finding it mostly interesting for its insanely low $60 price-point. This makes it one of the cheapest liquid coolers on the market. Our testing analyzes thermal performance and acoustics vs. the Arctic Liquid Freezer III 360, the Liquid Freezer II, dozens of other coolers, and of course, water vs. air cooling. The only thing we can't test in this review is the longevity of the solution. We'll see with time! Check out our Antec C8 Case Review from yesterday! youtube.com/watch?v=yJAq2H52A2AYou can grab one of our PC building Modmats with wiring diagrams, pinouts, and screw-tracking grids here: store.gamersnexus.net/products/large-modmat-gn15-anniversaryOr our PC Case Badge Magnets here: store.gamersnexus.net/products/gn-3d-multi-level-pc-case-magnets-amd-ryzen-intel-gn-logoAnd find our soldering mats here! store.gamersnexus.net/products/gn-project-soldering-matLike our content? Please consider becoming our Patron to support us: http://www.patreon.com/gamersnexus RELATED PRODUCTS [Affiliate Links]Thermalright Frozen Prism 360 ARGB on Amazon: geni.us/NSxbuBsThermalright Frozen Prism 360 Black on Amazon: geni.us/dXy9Arctic Liquid Freezer III 360 on Amazon: geni.us/5N1BRr9Arctic Liquid Freezer III 360 on Newegg: howl.me/cmzFEj985exThermalright Peerless Assassin 120 on Newegg: howl.me/cmzFFiGTA6nThermalright Peerless Assassin 120 on Amazon: geni.us/l3pXwATIMESTAMPS00:00 - Thermalright's Cheap Liquid Cooler02:59 - Undercut Everyone05:44 - Benchmarks & Testing06:20 - Thermals: 200W Noise-Normalized (AMD)07:18 - Thermals: 200W Full Speed (AMD)08:10 - Thermals: 250W Full Speed (Intel)09:37 - 3D Laser Scanner11:02 - Pressure Distribution11:56 - Installation Instructions (Thermalright Frozen Prism)15:34 - Conclusion ** Please like, comment, and subscribe for more! ** Links to Amazon and Newegg are typically monetized on our channel (affiliate links) and may return a commission of sales to us from the retailer. This is unrelated to the product manufacturer. Any advertisements or sponsorships are disclosed within the video ("this video is brought to you by") and above the fold in the description. We do not ever produce paid content or "sponsored content" (meaning that the content is our idea and is not funded externally aside from whatever ad placement is in the beginning) and we do not ever charge manufacturers for coverage. Follow us in these locations for more gaming and hardware updates: t: http://www.twitter.com/gamersnexus f: http://www.facebook.com/gamersnexus w: http://www.gamersnexus.netSteve Burke: Writing, Host, Test LeadMike Gaglione: Testing, HostVitalii Makhnovets: Camera, EditingTim Phetdara: Camera
Surprisingly Good: Antec C8 ARGB Case Review, Thermals, Cable Management, & Noise Gamers Nexus 2024-06-29 | WE sponsored ourselves! Support independent testing & grab a GN Modmat or Case Magnet: store.gamersnexus.netYou can grab one of our PC building Modmats with wiring diagrams, pinouts, and screw-tracking grids here: store.gamersnexus.net/products/large-modmat-gn15-anniversaryOr our PC Case Badge Magnets here: store.gamersnexus.net/products/gn-3d-multi-level-pc-case-magnets-amd-ryzen-intel-gn-logoAnd find our soldering mats here! store.gamersnexus.net/products/gn-project-soldering-matIn this review, we analyze the Antec C8 ARGB tower ATX gaming PC case. The Antec C8 comes in a variation with fans, including 2x unique 160mm bottom-mounted solutions, and a fanless model that is frequently on sale. The Antec C8 is now becoming an alternative to the Lian Li O11D series (like the EVO RGB) and directly competes vs. the Montech King 95 (and King 95 Pro). This is a dual-chamber, "fishtank" style PC case that is trying to compete more affordably than options like the Corsair 6500 series. Our review and benchmarks of the Antec C8 case look at thermal performance, GPU cooling, build quality, cable management, noise levels and acoustics, and more. We also go through some of the best cases on the market right now.If you want to see what we think might be some of the best cases coming up in 2024, check out this round-up we made! Testing to come: youtube.com/watch?v=eltDIwn0aQ8 Like our content? Please consider becoming our Patron to support us: http://www.patreon.com/gamersnexus RELATED PRODUCTS [Affiliate Links]Antec C8 ARGB on Newegg: howl.me/cmzdYta1HYWAntec C8 ARGB on Amazon: geni.us/bHpqp8XAntec C8 (no fans) on Newegg: howl.me/cmzdY8srRZIAntec C8 (no fans) on Amazon: geni.us/M9de3BCMontech King 95 Pro on Amazon: geni.us/jqV6xwMontech King 95 Pro on Newegg: howl.me/cmzdZXL1j6dLian Li O11D Evo RGB on Amazon: geni.us/0XWPcLian Li O11D Evo RGB on Newegg: howl.me/cmzd07jjscLHyte Y70 Non-Touch on Newegg: howl.me/cmzd2uF3ISxHyte Y70 Non-Touch on Amazon: geni.us/bLYeAAFractal Torrent on Amazon: geni.us/VVBjoFractal Torrent on Newegg: howl.me/cmzd3m3cVdXTIMESTAMPS00:00 - Antec C8 ARGB Review & Benchmarks02:46 - Antec Was a Pioneer04:25 - Fans, Airflow, & C8 Layout10:11 - Attention to Detail & Cable Management14:05 - Thermal Benchmarks15:05 - Thermals: CPU, Noise-Normalized16:13 - Thermals: GPU, Full Speed16:53 - Thermals: GPU, Noise-Normalized17:32 - Thermals: CPU, Standardized Fans18:28 - Thermals: GPU, Standardized Fans19:09 - Thermals: VRM & DDR5 RAM19:36 - Conclusion ** Please like, comment, and subscribe for more! ** Links to Amazon and Newegg are typically monetized on our channel (affiliate links) and may return a commission of sales to us from the retailer. This is unrelated to the product manufacturer. Any advertisements or sponsorships are disclosed within the video ("this video is brought to you by") and above the fold in the description. We do not ever produce paid content or "sponsored content" (meaning that the content is our idea and is not funded externally aside from whatever ad placement is in the beginning) and we do not ever charge manufacturers for coverage. Follow us in these locations for more gaming and hardware updates: t: http://www.twitter.com/gamersnexus f: http://www.facebook.com/gamersnexus w: http://www.gamersnexus.netSteve Burke: Test Lead, Host, WritingPatrick Lathan: Writing, TestingMike Gaglione: TestingVitalii Makhnovets: Camera, EditingTim Phetdara: Camera
Fan Bearing Differences: Fluid Dynamic, Ball, Hydro Dynamic, & Sleeve Explained, ft. Noctua Gamers Nexus 2024-06-27 | Sponsor: Thermaltake Tower 300 mATX Case on Amazon geni.us/WNABU4We dive into fan bearing differences with Noctua's Jakob Dellinger to have an engineering discussion. For our simplified version of the fan bearings topic, we focus on common misconceptions (particularly in marketing for fluid-dynamic bearings, or FDB, and hydro-dynamic bearings). This also covers some basic differences of ball bearings, sleeve bearings vs. "fluid-dynamic bearings" -- or what we're using to refer to groove-based fluid dynamic bearings in particular.We made this video about how ball bearings (and grooved bearings) are made! youtube.com/watch?v=HUtEzjrF-ToWatch our video about beat frequency noises, also featuring Jakob! youtube.com/watch?v=F7ia_FZcthQWatch our "Forbidden Interview" with Jakob of Noctua last year: youtube.com/watch?v=82LZkglNiQ0Watch our video (also featuring Jakob) about Noctua's pressure scan results and new Noctua NH-D15 G2: youtube.com/watch?v=nDDxYlkp-_AFind all of our engineering interviews here: youtube.com/watch?v=nDDxYlkp-_A&list=PLsuVSmND84Qsv6Q_9GERaAKQ_FsQkOQ7HThe best way to support our work is through our store: store.gamersnexus.net Like our content? Please consider becoming our Patron to support us: http://www.patreon.com/gamersnexus TIMESTAMPS00:00 - Fan Bearing Misconceptions01:39 - Fluid-Dynamic Bearings Often Mismarketed06:34 - Should We Rename "FDB?"08:10 - Fan & Bearing Explosion Diagram12:38 - What Makes a Good Bearing17:39 - Conclusion & Complications ** Please like, comment, and subscribe for more! ** Links to Amazon and Newegg are typically monetized on our channel (affiliate links) and may return a commission of sales to us from the retailer. This is unrelated to the product manufacturer. Any advertisements or sponsorships are disclosed within the video ("this video is brought to you by") and above the fold in the description. We do not ever produce paid content or "sponsored content" (meaning that the content is our idea and is not funded externally aside from whatever ad placement is in the beginning) and we do not ever charge manufacturers for coverage. Follow us in these locations for more gaming and hardware updates: t: http://www.twitter.com/gamersnexus f: http://www.facebook.com/gamersnexus w: http://www.gamersnexus.netSteve Burke: HostVitalii Makhnovets: Camera, EditingTim Phetdara: Editing
Google is Getting Worse, ft. Wendell of Level1 Techs Gamers Nexus 2024-06-25 | Sponsor: Thermal Grizzly Aeronaut on Amazon geni.us/e8Oq & Hydronaut (Amazon) geni.us/hOQrBAbWendell from Level1 Techs got up with us to talk about the decay of Google's Search behavior and results, especially with the advent of "AI" search assistants. Google, probably unexpected to them, ended up facing its first real competition in years primarily from ChatGPT. Now, Google is scrambling to add its own assistant search results. We talk with Wendell in a meandering discussion about what that means for Google.Find Level1 Techs here! youtube.com/c/level1techsWatch our previous video with Wendell here: youtube.com/watch?v=5Fz3P41emo8The best way to support our work is through our store: store.gamersnexus.net Like our content? Please consider becoming our Patron to support us: http://www.patreon.com/gamersnexus TIMESTAMPS00:00 - Google Getting Worse02:00 - Users Need to Suffer06:57 - Reddit As Data11:48 - Google's Competition & Alternatives17:55 - Keeping People On Google21:50 - What Happens When Websites Die ** Please like, comment, and subscribe for more! ** Links to Amazon and Newegg are typically monetized on our channel (affiliate links) and may return a commission of sales to us from the retailer. This is unrelated to the product manufacturer. Any advertisements or sponsorships are disclosed within the video ("this video is brought to you by") and above the fold in the description. We do not ever produce paid content or "sponsored content" (meaning that the content is our idea and is not funded externally aside from whatever ad placement is in the beginning) and we do not ever charge manufacturers for coverage. Follow us in these locations for more gaming and hardware updates: t: http://www.twitter.com/gamersnexus f: http://www.facebook.com/gamersnexus w: http://www.gamersnexus.netSteve Burke: HostWendell of Level1 Techs: GuestMike Gaglione: Initial EditsVitalii Makhnovets: CameraTim Phetdara: Editing
The Most Annoying Computer Noise | Noctua Engineering Deep-Dive on Case Fans Gamers Nexus 2024-06-24 | Sponsor: Thermal Grizzly Aeronaut on Amazon geni.us/e8Oq & Hydronaut (Amazon) geni.us/hOQrBAbThis engineering discussion features Jakob Dellinger of Noctua, who helps to explain an acoustic phenomenon we recently observed in a case review. The phenomenon has to do with the beat frequency observed from fan interactions. There are other types of annoying noises, such as vibrations, resonance, or coil whine, caused by computer parts as well; however, for beat frequency, it is specifically related to an undesirable interaction between two fans. This can happen in particular with CPU air coolers. With the inbound Noctua NH-D15 G2, the long-awaited cooler that is supposed to replace Noctua's best CPU air cooler, this topic is fitting as it relates directly to the NF-A14 G2 fans.RELATED CONTENTWatch our "Forbidden Interview" with Jakob of Noctua last year: youtube.com/watch?v=82LZkglNiQ0Watch our video (also featuring Jakob) about Noctua's pressure scan results and new Noctua NH-D15 G2: youtube.com/watch?v=nDDxYlkp-_AFind all of our engineering interviews here: youtube.com/watch?v=nDDxYlkp-_A&list=PLsuVSmND84Qsv6Q_9GERaAKQ_FsQkOQ7HThe best way to support our work is through our store: store.gamersnexus.net Like our content? Please consider becoming our Patron to support us: http://www.patreon.com/gamersnexus TIMESTAMPS00:00 - Woo Woo Woo00:59 - An Annoying Fan Noise01:59 - Beat Frequency Explained10:30 - Case Panel Design: Slats vs. Holes14:38 - Spectogram of NF-A14 G221:33 - How Do You Fix This Noise?22:15 - Example Videos of Beat Frequency26:35 - Schwebung27:57 - Live Demo ** Please like, comment, and subscribe for more! ** Links to Amazon and Newegg are typically monetized on our channel (affiliate links) and may return a commission of sales to us from the retailer. This is unrelated to the product manufacturer. Any advertisements or sponsorships are disclosed within the video ("this video is brought to you by") and above the fold in the description. We do not ever produce paid content or "sponsored content" (meaning that the content is our idea and is not funded externally aside from whatever ad placement is in the beginning) and we do not ever charge manufacturers for coverage. Follow us in these locations for more gaming and hardware updates: t: http://www.twitter.com/gamersnexus f: http://www.facebook.com/gamersnexus w: http://www.gamersnexus.netSteve Burke: Host, WritingVitalii Makhnovets: Camera, EditingTim Phetdara: Editing
HW News - USA Sues Adobe & Bans DeepCool, AMD Targeted by Cybercrime, ASUS MicroSD Statement Gamers Nexus 2024-06-23 | Sponsor: Thermaltake Tower 300 mATX Case on Amazon geni.us/WNABU4In this week's hardware news recap, we talk about the US banning and sanctioning DeepCool with some in-depth commentary and insights from a law firm, the USA suing Adobe, AMD getting hit with cybercrime, ASUS putting out a statement on its MicroSD card issues on the ROG Ally, & more.Grab the GN Case Badge Magnets! store.gamersnexus.net/products/gn-3d-multi-level-pc-case-magnets-amd-ryzen-intel-gn-logoThe best way to support our work is through our store: store.gamersnexus.net Like our content? Please consider becoming our Patron to support us: http://www.patreon.com/gamersnexus TIMESTAMPS00:00 - Recapping the Week01:48 - Computex and ASUS Recap04:50 - Cybercriminal Might Possess AMD Data07:01 - EVGA X670E Classified Board Leaked09:54 - US Sues Adobe Over Consumer Protection15:55 - DeepCool on US Sanctions List27:39 - Hyte's New Case, Cooler, Fans,Colors29:20 - Xbox New Models ** Please like, comment, and subscribe for more! ** Links to Amazon and Newegg are typically monetized on our channel (affiliate links) and may return a commission of sales to us from the retailer. This is unrelated to the product manufacturer. Any advertisements or sponsorships are disclosed within the video ("this video is brought to you by") and above the fold in the description. We do not ever produce paid content or "sponsored content" (meaning that the content is our idea and is not funded externally aside from whatever ad placement is in the beginning) and we do not ever charge manufacturers for coverage. Follow us in these locations for more gaming and hardware updates: t: http://www.twitter.com/gamersnexus f: http://www.facebook.com/gamersnexus w: http://www.gamersnexus.netSteve Burke: Writing, HostTim Phetdara: Video EditingJimmy Thang: Writing
EVGA is Gone | KINGPINs Future, NVIDIA RTX 5090 Plans, & Lab Tour Gamers Nexus 2024-06-21 | Sponsor: Thermaltake Tower 300 mATX Case on Amazon geni.us/WNABU4We caught-up with KINGPIN, now formerly of EVGA, to talk about his plans for the NVIDIA RTX 50 series, a potential new video card company partnering with him, his claw machine, and talk shop. The video combines GPU discussion, GPU overclocking basics, and a studio or lab tour. Vince "KINGPIN" Lucido has taken over the former EVGA "gaming arena" in Taipei, Taiwan and now has his own overclocking and electronics shop there. This is the first time we've caught-up with him since the split from EVGA.Watch our EVGA finale mini-documentary with the repair center and last GPU overclocking event: youtube.com/watch?v=Gc0YlQS3Rx4And watch our prior EVGA KINGPIN lab tour: youtube.com/watch?v=cr3lsU718LgWatch our favorite video with TiN (former EVGA mad scientist) here: youtube.com/watch?v=ewkVNoMbcCcFind KINGPIN's new YouTube channel here: youtube.com/@AllAboutKingpin (will have a video featuring us soon)Find Gerald Undone (mentioned by KP) here: youtube.com/channel/UC09qASY4ixFS-KXIH6Nw0rgGrab a GN Solder mat! store.gamersnexus.net/products/gn-project-soldering-matOr a GN Bar Mat! store.gamersnexus.net/products/gn-bar-runner-bar-mat-spill-guard-24-x-5 Like our content? Please consider becoming our Patron to support us: http://www.patreon.com/gamersnexus TIMESTAMPS00:00 - KINGPIN Returns01:04 - PNY Instantly Relevant in Gaming02:07 - Why PNY?06:29 - TiN's Soldering Gear07:45 - RTX 50 Series08:54 - Explaining GPU Boost & Overclocking12:36 - Dream Team for KINGPIN Card Design14:10 - KINGPIN's YouTube Career & Claw Machine16:28 - Claw Voltage & Overvolting18:15 - ROBOCLOCKER Liquid Nitrogen Overclocking20:51 - Studio & Camera Setup22:34 - Gaming Arena24:13 - Electric Supermoto & EBikes27:54 - The Future of KINGPIN ** Please like, comment, and subscribe for more! ** Links to Amazon and Newegg are typically monetized on our channel (affiliate links) and may return a commission of sales to us from the retailer. This is unrelated to the product manufacturer. Any advertisements or sponsorships are disclosed within the video ("this video is brought to you by") and above the fold in the description. We do not ever produce paid content or "sponsored content" (meaning that the content is our idea and is not funded externally aside from whatever ad placement is in the beginning) and we do not ever charge manufacturers for coverage. Follow us in these locations for more gaming and hardware updates: t: http://www.twitter.com/gamersnexus f: http://www.facebook.com/gamersnexus w: http://www.gamersnexus.netSteve Burke: Writing, HostMike Gaglione: CameraVitalii Makhnovets: Camera, EditingTim Phetdara: Editing
Best PC Cases for 2024 So Far: New Designs & Round-Up (Computex) Gamers Nexus 2024-06-20 | WE sponsored OURSELVES: Grab a GN PC Case Badge Magnet set! store.gamersnexus.net/products/gn-3d-multi-level-pc-case-magnets-amd-ryzen-intel-gn-logoOr consider grabbing one of our heavy-duty soldering & project mats! store.gamersnexus.net/products/gn-project-soldering-matThis round-up looks at the best PC cases we saw for the rest of 2024 while at Computex. Many of these haven't launched yet, but are launching over the next several months. We plan to review a lot of them with our brand new case testing methodology that we debuted a couple months ago. Mesh and airflow are dominant here, but the biggest two trends in gaming PC cases right now appear to be in the budget market (mostly $60 to $80) and in the "fishtank" PC styling. We saw a lot of reverse blade fans this year, more 140s, and some uncommon fans -- like 170s in the Lian Li 217. Wood has become more commonplace as a case paneling embellishment as well.SUPPORT OUR INDEPENDENT REPORTING! We fund all our own plane tickets, hotels, and transit expenses. That's made possible because of your help with purchases from the GN store or donations via Patreon and YouTube memberships. Like our content? Please consider becoming our Patron to support us: http://www.patreon.com/gamersnexus CASE CONTENT:Lian Li Lineup: youtube.com/watch?v=pARWmgnfcVUInWin Signature: youtube.com/watch?v=InwWLD6l9k8SilverStone Lineup: youtube.com/watch?v=rgu-91X3SfsCorsair Lineup: youtube.com/watch?v=6Z_2vEBv9EMPhanteks Lineup: youtube.com/watch?v=Z2BrDM-FElwTryx Lineup: youtube.com/watch?v=Td0XORmSJp8Montech Lineup: youtube.com/watch?v=n36Yp32pHMEFractal Lineup: youtube.com/watch?v=JOXHGMQNiQ4Antec Lineup: youtube.com/watch?v=H9ZAcK8fKf0be quiet! & Thermaltake Cases: youtube.com/watch?v=ponWSYvnIfcTIMESTAMPS00:00 - The Best Cases of 2024 (So Far)02:28 - Best ATX Cases So Far02:43 - Lian Li Lancool 207 Airflow Case04:00 - Lian Li 217 with Wood Paneling05:30 - be quiet! Light Base 600 & 900 Horizontal07:07 - Antec Flux Pro Wood & Airflow08:20 - Antec Flux & C8 Aluminum & Wood08:57 - Montech's Huge Lineup09:43 - Ultra Budget Montech XR & XR Mesh10:38 - Montech King 65 Pro11:02 - Phanteks G400A12:29 - Phanteks Evolv X212:39 - SilverStone Alta D114:19 - SilverStone FARA 514X, 515X, 515XR, CW0415:44 - CoolerMaster NCORE 60017:17 - CoolerMaster MasterBox 50017:42 - Thermaltake AX700 (W100 Refresh)18:33 - Corsair 9000D (1000D Refresh)19:31 - Tryx LUCA20:42 - InWin Infinite Signature Case21:51 - (ITX) CoolerMaster BTF Concept22:27 - (ITX) CoolerMaster NR200P Concept22:46 - (ITX) Fractal Era 223:54 - (ITX) Thermaltake TR1 ITX Travel Case24:31 - (ITX) Antec Performance 1M25:02 - Conclusion ** Please like, comment, and subscribe for more! ** Links to Amazon and Newegg are typically monetized on our channel (affiliate links) and may return a commission of sales to us from the retailer. This is unrelated to the product manufacturer. Any advertisements or sponsorships are disclosed within the video ("this video is brought to you by") and above the fold in the description. We do not ever produce paid content or "sponsored content" (meaning that the content is our idea and is not funded externally aside from whatever ad placement is in the beginning) and we do not ever charge manufacturers for coverage. Follow us in these locations for more gaming and hardware updates: t: http://www.twitter.com/gamersnexus f: http://www.facebook.com/gamersnexus w: http://www.gamersnexus.netSteve Burke: Host, WritingVitalii Makhnovets: Video
Ultra Silent PC Case that Will Never Be Made | InWins Unreleased Products Gamers Nexus 2024-06-18 | Sponsor: Thermaltake Tower 300 mATX Case on Amazon geni.us/WNABU4Our last product video from Computex is at In Win, where we wanted to revisit the creative design center to see unreleased case designs, a new Infinite "Signature" series case, modular Lynx fans, and more. The main focus was on unreleased products, particularly the Silencer case with a foam panel for sound absorption. We also featured some of In Win's designers and product managers in discussions to learn more about the process.The best way to support our work is through our store: store.gamersnexus.net Like our content? Please consider becoming our Patron to support us: http://www.patreon.com/gamersnexus TIMESTAMPS00:00 - A Creative Space04:05 - In Win Infinite Signature Case05:55 - Wood Panel ITX Case08:05 - In Win POC1 Improvements09:05 - Modular Lynx Fans10:08 - Unreleased Cases & Silencer Case14:09 - Prototyping Discussion & Insights ** Please like, comment, and subscribe for more! ** Links to Amazon and Newegg are typically monetized on our channel (affiliate links) and may return a commission of sales to us from the retailer. This is unrelated to the product manufacturer. Any advertisements or sponsorships are disclosed within the video ("this video is brought to you by") and above the fold in the description. We do not ever produce paid content or "sponsored content" (meaning that the content is our idea and is not funded externally aside from whatever ad placement is in the beginning) and we do not ever charge manufacturers for coverage. Follow us in these locations for more gaming and hardware updates: t: http://www.twitter.com/gamersnexus f: http://www.facebook.com/gamersnexus w: http://www.gamersnexus.netSteve Burke: Host, WritingMike Gaglione: Editing, VideoVitalii Makhnovets: VideoTim Phetdara: Editing
