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Brace Yourselves: An Onslaught of ASUS Z87 Motherboards is Coming

Rob Williams — Thu, 16 May 2013 04:00:50 +0000

Ahh, the smell of fresh chipset wafts through the air. Isn't it great? And that means just one thing: more motherboards than we're able to count. As always, ASUS aims to be at the forefront of choice and innovation with its Z87 line-up, so to help you judge its success for yourself, let's take a brief look at 11 models from its upcoming lineup.

Defiance Review: Resistance is Not Futile

Rob Williams — Wed, 15 May 2013 04:00:28 +0000

When entering the world of Defiance for the first time, it's wise to take everything you know about MMOs and purge it from memory. This is a game that strives to be a bit different, and the fact that the entire game can be completed solo and has no leveling system is a good hint to that. But the important question: is it worth your time?

CM Storm QuickFire Rapid with Cherry MX Green Switch Review

J.D. Kane — Mon, 13 May 2013 04:00:55 +0000

Since the release of its QuickFire Rapid in late 2011, Cooler Master has done well to capture a good portion of the mechanical keyboard market. Its models are built-well, cater to gamer and traditional user alike, and look good. What's next? Introducing a keyswitch that no other company in North America can: Cherry MX Green.

Plugging into the Puzzle

Brett Thomas — Fri, 10 May 2013 04:00:24 +0000

Whether you like it or not, companies have proven that they want our heads in the cloud. Adobe's recent move to shift its entire Creative Suite there and make it subscription-only solidifies that fact. While there are some downsides to this movement that are blatantly obvious, the biggest devil may be hiding quietly in the details.

En Route: Revamped CPU Cooler Testing Machine and Methodology

Ryan Perry — Thu, 09 May 2013 14:00:02 +0000

We've just put the finishing touches on a revamped CPU cooler testing machine, and of course, we were anxious to talk about it. Our last machine admittedly didn't generate as much heat as we'd like, making benchmarking the latest high-end coolers a bit silly. We think you'll like the updates.

Seagate Desktop HDD.15 4TB Review

Rob Williams — Wed, 08 May 2013 04:00:14 +0000

With our ever-increasing need for storage, 4TB models couldn't be more tempting. On the scale of temptation, though, one drive is placed higher than all the others: Seagate's Desktop HDD.15. There's one good reason for that: it costs less than $200. We hear you – it sounds crazy. Let’s dig in and find out if it really is.

Logitech G500s Laser Gaming Mouse Review

J.D. Kane — Mon, 06 May 2013 04:00:46 +0000

We recently tested the least-expensive member of Logitech's new G line, the G100s, and it impressed us enough to earn one of our Editor's Choice awards. Today, we have a look at the higher-tiered G500s. It's an altogether different animal compared to its less-pricey sister, so let's find out if it impresses just the same.

GIGABYTE G1.Sniper 3 Motherboard Review

Rob Williams — Fri, 03 May 2013 04:00:46 +0000

The motherboard market is loaded with options targeted squarely at overclockers and the general enthusiast, but finding a board - much less an entire series - dedicated to gamers is difficult. GIGABYTE realized that back in 2011, and thus its G1 series was born. In this article, we're taking a look at the company's current Z77 offering, the G1.Sniper 3.

Time to Ante Up Again: Poker Night 2 Review

Rob Williams — Wed, 01 May 2013 22:00:07 +0000

A single-player poker game might not sound too exciting at first, but Telltale Games has done a fine job of spicing things up. It's tossed in a collection of recognizable characters, a slew of one-liners and the ability to unlock exclusive items in Borderlands 2 and Team Fortress 2. The icing on the cake? The game's $5 price tag.

Logitech G100s Gaming Mouse Review

J.D. Kane — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 04:00:56 +0000

Logitech's G100s might occupy the lowest rung on the company's new G Series line of gaming peripherals ladder, but don't let its price and that market positioning fool you. As with many great songs, sometimes a stripped-down rendition is the best way to go. Is the same true of the G100s? Read on and find out!