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28 Feb

MSI Spatium M480 Play Review

Arka Mukherjee0 CommentsReviewsDesktop, Hardware and Devices, MSI

The latest generation consoles, notably the Sony PlayStation 5 and the Microsoft Xbox Series X|S support high-speed storage solutions like PCIe Gen4 NVMe. This has pushed gaming to a whole new level. The PlayStation 5 has a generic PCIe x4 slot that allows users to plug in any SSD up to the M.2 2280 form factor. Jumping into this freedom of customization, companies have started to come up with custom-made solutions to suit the console the best. MSI’s latest offering is one such product. MSI’s new offering is a part of the Spatium lineup of their SSDs. It is a…

28 Feb

MSI B550 Tomahawk In-depth Review and Testing

Tathagata Biswas0 CommentsReviewsDesktop, Hardware and Devices, MSI

MSI product lines can be broadly distributed into 5 broad categories, excluding the PRO and CREATOR offerings, they have three lineups targeted towards gamers, Kicking off the categories is the top-end series – MEG (MSI Enthusiast Gaming), the very absolute best, – MPG (MSI Performance Gaming), which is a great middle-ground of value and quality – MAG (MSI Arsenal Gaming ), which is the more value-oriented line up from MSI. Tomahawk models have been the flagship of their MAG offerings for several years and have managed to prove themselves worthy of appreciation, Making it one of the hottest entry-level boards…

28 Feb

NZXT N7 B550 Review

Tathagata Biswas0 CommentsReviewsDesktop, Hardware and Devices, NZXT

Back in July of 2019, AMD came up with their latest flagship, X series chipset, the X570. It was a huge step in the right direction, with the inclusion of PCIe GEN 4.0 and 8 USB 3.1 Gen2. But all these feature upgrades meant we saw a jump in the operating TDP of the chipset from a very optimized 4.8w in the X470 platform to 11w on the X570 which was higher than the 6.8w on the X370 platform. This bump in the TDP warranted the use of some active cooling solutions on the chipset. The introduction of the X570…

28 Feb

Logitech G Pro X Superlight Review

Arka Mukherjee0 CommentsReviewsDesktop, Hardware and Devices, Logitech

The G Pro X Superlight is one of the most popular mice to have ever been released. Following the footsteps of its predecessor, the G Pro Wireless, this mouse copies what works but in a lighter form factor. But, this thing is also $150. Now, I did have this thing for a little over a week, so here we go. Before I begin, thanks to Hardware Corpus for sending this review unit. Unboxing Logitech does not follow the extravagant way with the unboxing of this mouse. But the box lifts slowly and it has some resistance. This slowly builds up…

28 Feb

CORSAIR Unveils Two New Series of Dual Chamber PC Cases

Tathagata Biswas0 CommentsNews, Press ReleaseCorsair, Desktop, Hardware and Devices

The 6500 and 2500 Series are compatible with new reverse connector motherboards CORSAIR has once again made headlines by entering the dual chamber PC case sector. Leveraging the superior direct airflow and robust performance characteristics of its predecessors, the 680X and 280X, the newly introduced 6500 and 2500 Series usher in a new era of customization possibilities. The 6500 series, with its roomy mid-tower frame, is perfect for creating a high-performance desktop, while the more compact 2500 series suits micro ATX configurations perfectly. Their dual chamber structures facilitate an easier assembly process, ensuring effective cooling and a sleek, professional appearance.…

27 Feb

ASRock Announces AMD Radeon RX 7900 GRE Series Graphics Cards

Tathagata Biswas0 CommentsNews, Press ReleaseAsrock, Desktop, Hardware and Devices

ASRock, today launched the new Steel Legend and Challenger series graphics cards based on the AMD Radeon RX 7900 GRE GPU. The new ASRock AMD Radeon RX 7900 GRE Series graphics cards are built on the groundbreaking AMD RDNA 3 architecture, featuring redesigned compute units, second-generation AMD Infinity Cache and raytracing technologies, and increased AI throughput. They also feature the AMD Radiance Display Engine with support for DisplayPort 2.1, and full AV1 encoding and are optimized for high-performance, high-resolution 4K/1440p gaming, streaming, and content creation applications. The new ASRock AMD Radeon™ RX 7900 GRE Series graphics cards are equipped with…

27 Feb

MSI Intel and AMD Motherboards Now Fully Support Up to 256GB of Memory Capacity

Tathagata Biswas0 CommentsPress ReleaseDesktop, Hardware and Devices, MSI

By the end of 2023, MSI unveiled its groundbreaking support for memory capacities of up to 256GB. Now, both MSI Intel and AMD motherboards officially support these capacities, with 4 DIMMs enabling 256GB and 2 DIMMs supporting 128GB. This advancement enhances multitasking capabilities and ensures seamless computing operations. Intel Motherboard - 700 & 600 Series Platform, BIOS Rolling Out The supported platforms for this memory capacity enhancement include Intel 700 and 600 series DDR5 motherboards. Gamers looking to benefit from these enhancements will need to upgrade to their own dedicated BIOS. MSI is currently diligently working on releasing the BIOS,…

27 Feb

MSI and Ubisoft Set Sail Together! Navigate the Treacherous Seas with a Free Skull and Bones upon MSI Product Purchase

Tathagata Biswas0 CommentsPress ReleaseDesktop, Hardware and Devices, MSI

MSI, a prominent gaming hardware brand, is excited to reveal its renewed collaboration with Ubisoft, a distinguished game publisher. Anticipation builds as MSI and Ubisoft join forces to bring gamers an unparalleled experience in the highly anticipated game - Skull and Bones. Skull and Bones - Navigate Treacherous Waters, Unleash Pirate Fury! Embark on a thrilling maritime journey with Skull and Bones, a captivating co-op pirate open-world action-RPG experience. Sail through treacherous seas, engage in epic ship battles, and become the legendary pirate you were destined to be. Beware of every wave, for the open world awaits with dangers and…

24 Feb

Google Pay introduces SoundPod in India, challenging PhonePe and Paytm

Tathagata Biswas0 CommentsNewsGoogle, Hardware and Devices

Google Pay has started rolling out its SoundPod in India, stepping into the digital payments arena to compete with market dominators like Paytm and PhonePe. Designed to streamline the payment process for merchants, the SoundPod works similarly by announcing a vocal confirmation of successful payment, but it steps away from its competition by offering an LCD panel. The display conveniently presents details such as the transaction amount, battery life, and network connectivity status. What is the Google Pay SoundPod? The device is a product of Google’s collaboration with ToneTag and focuses on QR code payments based on the Unified Payment…

24 Feb

It’s Time to Set Your Curve – CORSAIR XENEON FLEX 45-inch Bendable OLED Gaming Monitor Now Available in India

Tathagata Biswas0 CommentsNews, Press ReleaseCorsair, Desktop, Hardware and Devices

New Delhi, India – 22nd February, 2024 – CORSAIR® (NASDAQ: CRSR) a world leader in enthusiast components for gamers, creators, and PC builders, today announced availability of the eagerly anticipated XENEON FLEX 45WQHD240 OLED Gaming Monitor, the world’s first 45" 21:9 bendable OLED gaming monitor. Since it’s unveiling in August 2022, the XENEON FLEX 45 has inspired PC Enthusiast and Gamer imaginations with its extraordinary combination of W-OLED technology, 21:9 aspect ratio, 45in size, 240hz, and amazing ability to bend from fully flat to up to 800R curvature. Now the wait for the next leap forward in monitor technology is…