Recent content by cgigoux

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    News How Much CPU Does the GeForce RTX 3080 Need?

    Great review. Interesting to see that while there is a larger performance hit with the old CPU's at 1080p vs 1440p, even then the games are more than playable with almost none of them dropping below 60fps. I'm idly wondering if an old AMD 83xx series could keep up. Also, when are you...
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    Best X570 Motherboards: ATX, Micro ATX and Mini ITX Tested

    Just a minor nit to pick. If you're going to have "Best ... Micro ATX ..." in the title, you might want to actually include a Micro ATX motherboard in the list. I realize that there's basically only one contender (AS Rock Pro4M) that you've not tested and its VRM section isn't up to snuff...
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    Best PC Cases 2019: Our Tested Picks for Your New Build

    Given the high score (4.5/5) and the fact that it was quieter, just as cool, and marginally cheaper than the Cougar Panzer, I'm surprised that the Cooler Master SL600 wasn't on the list.
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    be quiet! Dark Rock TF Review

    I apologize if this sounds like a dumb question, but here goes. Given that hot air rises relative to cold air, why not just reverse the fan orientation so that the "blow down" coolers blows upwards (no way I was going to say blows up!) instead? It would seem in theory that having the heat...
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    Fractal Design Define S Case Review

    Now if only they would carry these design changes into the Define Mini (which they haven't redesigned since it was introduced!). Having room behind the MoBo tray for 2 x 2.5 & 2 x 3.5 drives would create the potential for a potent SFF gaming system.