Recent content by Calculatron

I'm always interested to see how new, affordable XLR microphones coming into the market compare with the competition. XLR still is, with some exceptions, the domain for people who are getting serious with their audio recordings --- but using one for streaming certainly isn't a requirement. I...

I'd laugh if I wasn't worried that this might become a growing trend.

Unfortunate about the DRAM issues! I've been keeping an eye on Biostar for a while, now, since they've really upped their game and quality over the last couple years. When I rebuilt my rig around the X370 platform, it was a really hard choice between the Gigabyte Aorus K7 and Biostar GT7. I...

I was just wondering when someone might do an article like this, as the situation with drivers have changed a lot over the last couple years. (It wasn't that long ago that AMD look months to release driver updates; now they are releasing game-ready drivers.) It was just recently that I saw an...

The M5A97 R2.0 is equipped with only a 4+2 VRM, which isn't meant for seriously overclocking, especially with an 8-core. If you can put some active cooling on the VRM - like a small fan blowing directly on the VRM area - you can probably give yourself some headroom. If you can reach 4.4ghz...

I'm not sure how I feel about the TUF brand being re-purposed like this. I'm sure that it made sense to ASUS to use an existing, and popular, type of branding to cover a market segment. The marketing and accounting departments probably thought it was a win, and no doubt profits will reflect...

I love your guys' monitor reviews. I really hope that Nixeus reaches out to you guys, and sends you their EDG27. I bought their VUE24A largely based on a review done here, and while I still still enjoy it, I wouldn't mind moving on to an upgrade. (1440p, VA panel, etcetera)

Haven't the last batch of TUF products been rather lackluster? I remember when I bought my AM3+ Sabertooth 990FX motherboard, and it was one of the best motherboards for AMD on the market.

I'm going to be optimistic, and hope that all the components are still up to snuff. I worry more about what is under the hood, than the paintjob. It's when they start to skimp in that department that I really shy away. (Although, it really is a shitty deal to try to force companies to brand...

I have been keeping on eye on Biostar for the last couple years, because they have been doing a lot to adapt to the market and change their image. It's been a struggle for them, because they've always been known for their budget solutions, so often get snubbed by enthusiasts. It's nice to see...

I remember being really excited for the AMD AMA, but could not think of anything different from what everyone else was already asking. In retrospect, because hindsight is always 20/20, I wish I would have asked some questions about Excavator, since they still have some Bristol Ridge products...

With bells on!

I have a softspot for Thermalright products. I love their fans, and also own the Silver Arrow SB-Ex2, and Silver Arrow IB-E. I'm glad that they decided to try something new, but this seems like such a weird try for something like this.