AMD Threadripper 3 specs and price: All the facts on the new super chips
AMD has finally lifted the lid on its third generation Threadripper CPU family and boy do they look powerful. But with so many custom codes and technical specs to keep track of you may justifiably be...
View ArticleForget Threadripper 3 and an Intel i9, it’s all about the Ryzen 9 3950x –...
All the headlines may be about AMD’s latest Threadripper 3 CPUs, but for us here at Trusted Towers the day was stolen by a less flashy bit of news. We speak of course of AMD’s latest Ryzen 9 3950,...
View ArticleAMD unleashes 3rd Gen Ryzen Threadripper CPUs on Intel: Pricing and Specs
AMD has revealed its newest 3rd Gen Ryzen Threadripper processors, adding a release date to the chips the company says are its most potent desktop silicon for creators and enthusiasts. Running the...
View ArticleRazer Basilisk Ultimate and X HyperSpeed mouse details defy gaming norm
On November 6, 2019, Razer revealed two new gaming mouse devices, the Razer Basilisk Ultimate, and the Razer Basilisk X HyperSpeed. These gaming mice were also wireless, working with the company’s own...
View ArticleMicrosoft Surface Laptop 3 15-inch (Ryzen 7) review: The price tag climbs,...
A Surface with less than eight hours of battery life just doesn’t cut it for a modern $2,000 machine. But AMD’s Ryzen 7 Surface Edition performs admirably well. With Microsoft’s Ryzen 7-powered 15-inch...
View ArticleAMD unveils 32-core Threadripper 3970X, 16-core Ryzen 9 3950X, and unlocked...
The 32-core Threadripper will cost $1,999, and there’ll be a 24-core Threadripper for $1,399, too. AMD on Thursday officially unwrapped two new Threadripper 3 CPUs with 24 and 32 cores, respectively....
View ArticleSamsung Chromebook 4 Review
The Samsung Chromebook 4 is a very good budget laptop with long battery life, but the screen doesn’t pop. Chromebooks are getting bigger and more premium all the time, but a lot of people still just...
View ArticleLG 27UL550 Review – Affordable 4K IPS Monitor with FreeSync and HDR10
The LG 27UL550 is a version of the excellent LG 27UL650 that’s made more affordable which makes it ideal if you want the best quality at a reasonable price. The difference between the two models other...
View ArticleWhy you might see a new “Data” disk in Catalina
MacOS now splits the operating system and data files into two volumes, but they should never appear on the desktop. Apple took system protection to the next level in macOS 10.15 Catalina by splitting...
View ArticleAlienware Area-51m GPU upgrade kit fulfills a long-time dream
Laptops promise the freedom to take your computing with you but the price you have to pay is in performance. There are powerful laptops, of course, but you are mostly stuck with what you bought, save...
View ArticleDell Latitude 3500 review – not a bad try for a cost-effective business notebook
According to Dell, the Latitude 3500 is ideal for people that find themselves developing their business. Whether it is going to be a personal device or a working machine for your staff, the Latitude...
View ArticleIntel Core i7-10710U vs i7-9750H – it’s up to you to decide
So, on the ring today we have Core i7-10710U and Core i7-9750H which means it’s а Comet Lake vs Coffeе Lake battle. The question is in front of us – is the new ULV CPU (i7-10710U) better or the “old”...
View ArticleLenovo Yoga C940 (14) review – a premium 2-in-1 rocking Intel’s Ice Lake...
So every brand of a certain product has its flagship series. It doesn’t matter if we are talking about laptops, computers, smartphones or hair driers. This drives us to one of the highest levels of...
View ArticleVortex POK3R V2 Keyboard Review
Vortexgear, or simply Vortex as more popularly referred to in the enthusiast keyboard community, is a brand we have covered before, and each time has been with a different form factor. Be it the 40%...
View ArticleThermaltake Toughpower PF1 ARGB 1200 W Review
The Toughpower PF1 ARGB line consists of three members with capacities ranging from 850 W to 1200 W. All three have high efficiency ratings; 80 PLUS Platinum for all three and also ETA-A for the 1200 W...
View ArticleMontech Flyer Review
You may never have heard of the Montech brand. They are currently expanding from Asia into the US market and offer a refreshingly tight and clean product line around cases, PSUs, and cooling. As with...
View ArticleMac Mini vs. MacBook Air
Picking the right Mac for you isn’t an easy task. Do you want a laptop or a desktop? Something lightweight with long battery life or a powerhouse with the most capable components? While the answer to...
View ArticleWinners & Losers: AMD rips threads and the Surface Pro X comes up short
The Surface Pro X looks like a device that could be the future of Microsoft’s hardware line and – just maybe – computing form factors in general. However, initial reactions have been mixed. While the...
View ArticleInside Lenovo Yoga S740 (14) – disassembly and upgrade options
Yoga S740 (14) – the successor to Lenovo’s thinnest and lightest laptop – the Ideapad 730S. Despite that, this year’s model has quite more space inside of it, in order to house Intel’s latest chipset....
View ArticleLenovo Legion Y7000 (2019) vs Legion Y540 – Attack of the Clones
Lenovo and the Legion series are known for their good Price/Performance ratio. They are also known for something else – the sameness. Legion Y7000 (2019) looks almost the same as Y540 which is almost...
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