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Deepcool Matrexx 70 3F PC case review
In this rapid-fire review, we’ll evaluate the Matrexx 70 case from Deepcool. This case is a mid-range option, costing just £100 in the UK, but provides a surprisingly long laundry list of features and sports a fashionable glass panel design with three RGB fans pre-installed up front. Let’s see whether its beauty is only skin-deep,…
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Speedlink Orios RGB mouse review
It’s been years since we last reviewed a Speedlink mouse, and the industry has changed substantially in that time – holey mice at ultra low weights have come into vogue, RGB lighting has become table stakes and sensors have reached an impressive standard. The Orios SL-680010-BK, Speedlink’s latest, is definitely a mouse of the times,…
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NZXT Hue 2 Ambient lighting kit V2 review
The screen goes black, and with it the room. Then, a klaxon fires up, bathing the walls with flashes of scarlet. Hangar doors open slowly, spreading pure white light that chases away the red. A new round has just begun in Battlefield 5’s Firestorm mode, and my walls reflected each chromatic second. I’ve been using…
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NZXT Aer RGB 2 Starter Kit review
NZXT unveiled their Hue 2 accessories a few months back, each with an integrated digital controller, and now their Aer RGB 2 Starter Kit has arrived at our doorstep. The kit includes the new Hue 2 hub and two 140mm Aer RGB 2 fans (kits with two or three 120mm fans are also available). Are…
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Gamer Storm Quadstellar case review
We’ve been contemplating this review for months, and now it’s finally time – the Quadstellar is complete! This mammoth PC case is an absolute oddity, with a unique four compartment design that splits graphics, storage, motherboard and power supply. It also comes with some interesting extras, such as fancy app-controlled front vents, magnetically attached glass…
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Motospeed CK61 review: clicky, compact and tons of fun
This £36 keyboard is something of a marvel, coming with a compact 60% size layout, full RGB backlighting and extremely fun Box White clicky switches. The design is so modern, it even charges via USB-C. It all sounds too good to be true, but sometimes these little-known Chinese brands can produce absolutely killer products. Let’s…
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Tsumbay Wake Up Light MY-03 review
Over the past few weeks, XSR HQ has been awakened by a warm and gentle light. Here’s our review of the progenitor of this rosy dawn, a clever lamp called the Tsumbay Wake Up Light, available now on Amazon for $40. Specs & Features Sunrise simulation light ascends through 20 levels of brightness Natural alarm…
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DREVO Tyrfing V2 review
The Tyrfing V2 is a pretty complete package: a range of mechanical switches, RGB backlighting, a compact tenkeyless layout, macro keys, media keys and N-key rollover. Is this the best mechanical keyboard for $60 or less? Let’s find out! Specifications Switches Outemu Cherry MX-style switches (Brown, Blue, Black, Red) Backlighting RGB Extra features Macro, media…
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Havit HV-MS794 review: a budget RGB gaming mouse
The Havit HV-MS794 is a budget gaming mouse that still manages to include everyone’s favourite feature, RGB lighting. The mouse comes with an entry-level optical sensor, the Avago 3050, and can be adjusted between 500 and 4000 DPI. There are seven buttons, including two on the side and two to adjust the DPI, all of which…
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Thermaltake View 31 review: Tempered Glass RGB Edition
The View 31 Tempered Glass RGB Edition is a stylish case with a modern tempered glass design and three built-in RGB fans — which makes it all the more surprising that it’s just £120. Thermaltake recommends the case for high-end PCs with good liquid cooling support, and we’re going to put it to the test…