The Z490GTA EVO performs fine at stock speeds, with features comparable to other boards around this price. If you are looking to overclock, however, look elsewhere for now.
With a striking white build that also caters to RGB fans, the Roccat Vulcan 122 Aimo will brighten up any gamer’s setup. But the distance between the keys and the high price are drawbacks.
The Silverstone PF360 aRGB provides system builders with solid thermal performance, aRGB (5v, 3-pin) synchronized lighting and an appealing price of $130, making it an excellent choice for those seeking upper echelon cooling capability while saving money to spend on other components.
The SteelSeries Arctis 5 is a strong gaming headset with extensive software suite and a ChatMix dial. It also does well as a general headset with great audio settings for music and film.
It’s hard to buy trustworthy webcams without dealing with scalpers right now. Here’s three promising third-party webcams that we tested to see how they measure up to better-known brands.
The Asus ROG Strix XG279Q is a 27-inch IPS gaming monitor with 170Hz, adaptive sync, DisplayHDR 400 and extended color. It’s one of the fastest displays we’ve tested, and it brings some unique features.
Intel has pulled some of the wraps off of its “Lakefield” Hybrid Technology, which uses Foveros 3D packaging and a BIG.little-style architecture to x86.
The Turtle Beach Elite Atlas Aero is a great gaming companion, thanks to a reliable feature for boosting the audibility of finer details in games. However, its feature-packed software is hard to install, and some won’t find it comfortable over long periods.
The MSI MEG Z490 Ace brings a slew of modern connectivity, including USB 3.2 Gen2 (20 Gbps), Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX201, robust high-quality power delivery, and good (though not the best) performance.