REVIEW | 8BITDO RETRO 87 | RETRO, NO COMPROMISES

Mechanical keyboards have reached a point where raw functionality alone is no longer enough. Switch quality, layout, and connectivity are now expected basics, not selling points. What increasingly defines a keyboard today is how well it understands its purpose and audience. The 8BitDo Retro 87 mechanical keyboard positions itself as a product that deliberately avoids extremes. It does not try to outgun enthusiast customs nor compete with hyper...

PUBLISHED | I2.OI.IIO26

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REVIEW | ASUS TUF GAMING M3 GEN II | SIMPLE & EFFECTIVE

The ASUS TUF Gaming M3 Gen II is not a mouse that tries to impress you at first glance. It doesn’t arrive with the kind of dramatic promises that high-end gaming mice love to shout about. No exaggerated claims of “pro-level dominance,” no talk of esports destiny, no attempt to convince you that buying it will suddenly make your aim sharper or your reaction time faster. And honestly, that’s exactly why this mouse exists. This is a mouse made for people who just want...

PUBLISHED | II5.I2.IIO25

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REVIEW | CANYON DEIMOS SGCH4 GAMING | NO-FRILLS CHAIR

The Canyon Deimos GC-4 occupies a very specific and often underestimated position in the gaming chair market. It is not designed to challenge high-end ergonomic chairs, nor does it attempt to disguise itself as a premium product through exaggerated claims or unnecessary visual drama. Instead, it sits firmly in the mid-range category, aiming to provide structural reliability, acceptable ergonomics, and long-term usability at a price point that remains accessible...

PUBLISHED | II5.I2.IIO25

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REVIEW | INTEL CORE i5-13400 | REAL PERFORMANCE, NO DRAMA

The Intel Core i5-13400 exists in a space that is far less glamorous than flagship launches and benchmark headlines, yet far more important for the majority of real users. It is not a processor designed to dominate charts, nor is it meant to excite enthusiasts who live for overclocking screenshots and thermal graphs. Instead, it sits exactly where most PCs live: in the middle ground between affordability, performance, efficiency, and long-term usability. That it introduces...

PUBLISHED | 22.I2.IIO25

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FUTURE OF DESKTOP PC | LAST TRUE PERSONAL MACHINE

Watching the world slowly turn its back on the machine that once shaped modern computing carries a strange kind of sadness. The desktop PC used to be the unquestioned king, the loud metal heart of the digital age, humming proudly on desks across the world like an engine that never gets tired. You interacted with it differently; you sat down, committed, focused. Sessions weren’t quick glances while waiting on a bus or leaning on a couch half-asleep they were...

PUBLISHED | O9.I2.IIO25

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NVIDIA GEFORCE SUPER 50 | BUILD FOR THE 1080P CROWD

NVIDIA is preparing to refresh the mid-range market once again, this time not with oversized GPUs or record-breaking wattage, but with something far more practical. The upcoming GeForce SUPER 50 Series is shaping up to be a streamlined lineup built for the largest slice of the market everyday gamers, compact builds, and users looking for an affordable upgrade from older RTX 20/30 cards. The details remain unofficial for now, but the consistency...

PUBLISHED | O9.I2.IIO25

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REVIEW | ASUS TUF GAMING GT301 | COMPACT DONE RIGHT

ASUS TUF Gaming GT301 is one of those cases you don’t fully understand at first glance. It looks like another “gamer cage” with bright fans, honeycomb holes and RGB breathing through the glass, but once you actually use it in your own build, you start noticing a mix of clever choices and a handful of things that make you roll your eyes. I’ve got this case sitting on my desk right now, I look at it every day, and honestly it’s a case I understand and question at the...

PUBLISHED | O5.I2.IIO25

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ASUS ROG | MATRIX GEFORCE RTX 5090 | FOR OVERCLOCKERS

Hardware manufacturer ASUS has officially unveiled the long awaited iteration of its most powerful graphics card yet: the ROG Matrix GeForce RTX 5090. Promoted as the ultimate solution for enthusiasts and high-end users, this flagship model combines cutting-edge GPU architecture with advanced cooling and robust power delivery, targeting those for whom raw performance is not just a preference, but a requirement. After months of speculation and leaks, the Matrix...

PUBLISHED | OII.I2.IIO25

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GAMIDAS | ATHENA M4M CASE | SMALL CASE, BIG POTENTIAL

When GAMDIAS unveiled the ATHENA M4M series in late 2025, it wasn’t just another compact PC case release it felt like a statement that micro tower builds no longer need to compromise serious performance. The ATHENA M4M (and its sibling ATHENA M4M WOOD) arrive as a compact solution, but with compatibility, cooling capacity and build friendliness more commonly reserved for mid tower rigs.Inside a footprint that supports micro ATX or Mini ITX...

PUBLISHED | OI.I2.IIO25

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REVIEW | VGN DRAGONFLY KING | WHERE BUILD MEETS CONTROL

The VGN Dragonfly King is one of the more ambitious mice to hit the market recently marketed as the first wireless gaming mouse with a fully enclosed magnesium alloy shell, while still targeting the competitive / esports crowd. The promise: durability and solidity of metal, at a weight that allows serious gaming a balance between rugged hardware and performance focused peripheral. What remains to be seen does that promise hold up under scrutiny? Below...

PUBLISHED | 3O.I2.IIO25

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