Getting a great gaming mouse that's both accurate and functional doesn't have to cost a fortune. Having just finished up our FPS mouse review I wanted to take a look at some cheap gaming mice options for those that don't have $100 to set aside. Before I get into my favorite budget options it's important to understand what you're losing if you go with the wrong mouse here. … [Read more...]
6 Best AMD AM4 X370 Ryzen Motherboards 2017
AMD Ryzen is here along with a plethora of new motherboards. PC enthusiasts who've been waiting for the AM4 platform certainly won't be disappointed. The detail and care that motherboard manufacturers have added this time around are impressive. It's a much-needed update and one we've not seen for several years. Clearly, the AMD Ryzen lineup is here to stay. So What's New … [Read more...]
8 Best Mac Monitors for USB-C MacBook Pro and Mini 2017
About a year ago Apple exited the display monitor market pointing users towards third-party options. This left a variety of Mac users frustrated with what they felt were less-than-Mac quality options. If you're in that boat, here's a look at a few quality monitors that are compatible with the MacBook Pro through USB Type-C or a variety of other connections. What is USB … [Read more...]
AMD Ryzen 5 1600 vs Intel i7-7700k – Are Intel Processors Still Worth It in 2017?
Today we're taking a look at the AMD Ryzen 1600 up against my i7 7700k to answer the question what is the best gaming CPU for the money right now and is it really worth spending the extra money on an Intel system? Going into this we already know that the i7-7700K is faster than the Ryzen 5 1600 in terms of IPC. This is no secret to most enthusiasts out there that have been … [Read more...]
5 Best SFF Mini ITX 1151 Motherboards for Intel Z270 and B250 Chipsets 2017
Building a small form factor gaming PC or HTPC is all about maximizing your space while keeping the features you can have on a full-sized gaming rig. In this post, we'll take a look at a few good SFF motherboard for your Intel Z270, B250 or previous generation H110 or B150 LGA 1151 system. These boards not only give you fantastic value for the money you spend, they manage to … [Read more...]