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Upgrade Tanpa Boncos: Panduan Memilih Aksesori Gaming Keren dengan Budget di Bawah 500 Ribu
This guide helps gamers build a cool setup without breaking the bank, focusing on accessories under 500,000 Indonesian Rupiah. It highlights how fierce competition in the peripheral industry has led to affordable, high-quality options, and provides tips on choosing essential items like mice, mechanical keyboards, headsets, and mousepads based on priority, quality, warranty, and software support.
Amazon's $25 self-propelling speakers gave me the giggles as they tried to walk off the edge of my desk, and…
The Amazon Basics Stereo 2.0 desktop speakers offer surprisingly loud volume and hefty bass for their $25 price tag, even causing the units to vibrate and move on their own. However, their audio quality suffers from a severely lacking midrange and harsh treble, making them sound cheap despite their punchy output. While entertaining and better than expected for the cost, they are ultimately not recommended over competitors like the Creative Pebble.
$14,000 for a PC with titanium-alloy flowers that unfurl as your system temps get toasty? Well, okay then...
Australian PC maker Aftershock PC has released the 'Cherry Bloom,' a custom PC featuring handcrafted titanium-alloy cherry blossoms that unfurl as system temperatures rise. The high-end build includes an AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D CPU and Nvidia RTX 5080 graphics, with a price tag of approximately $14,000 USD.
The highly customisable Corsair Frame 4000X promised it would be my dream PC case, but I'm not completely convinced
The Corsair Frame 4000X PC case offers significant customization options and ease of access, but the author found the thick braided cables and digital manual frustrating. While the case's modularity is a strong point, limitations in colorways and pricing prevent it from being a completely convincing dream build.
LG Ultragear Evo GX9 review: "In some ways, it's the best gaming monitor I've ever seen."
The LG UltraGear Evo GX9 39GX950B is a 39-inch ultrawide gaming monitor featuring LG's Tandem OLED panel technology with a 5K2K resolution, offering impressive immersion and pixel density. While it boasts excellent brightness, response times, and features like G-Sync and DisplayPort 2.1, its stingy two-year warranty and the upcoming Alienware AW3926QW with a superior RGB-stripe subpixel structure make it a cautious purchase despite its high price.
Logitech's tiny travel mouse is surprisingly heavy
The Logitech Mobi Fold is a compact, foldable travel mouse that offers good battery life and programmable buttons, making it a viable option for gaming laptops on the go. However, its scrolling can be inconsistent, and its slender design may be uncomfortable for extended use compared to full-sized gaming mice.
Thermaltake Retro 360 TG case review
The Thermaltake Retro 360 TG PC case offers a retro aesthetic with a tempered glass panel and good cooling support for under $100. However, it suffers from restrictive front intake, poor cable management, and fake front detailing, making it less refined than some competitors.
Save the hassle of building a PC with these six anti Prime Day prebuilt PC deals I've spotted
This article highlights six prebuilt PC deals available in the UK and USA, focusing on options that offer good value for gaming without the hassle of building a custom rig. The selections range from mid-range to high-end, featuring components from AMD and Nvidia, and are presented as alternatives to Prime Day sales.
Flexispot E7 Plus Standing Desk Review – I would definitely stand for this
The Flexispot E7 Plus standing desk offers exceptional stability and a premium feel, making it a worthwhile investment for PC gaming and home office setups. Despite a complex assembly process, the desk's smooth, fast adjustments and customizable height presets significantly improve work and gaming experiences for multiple users.
Rode NT1 5th Generation microphone review
The Rode NT1 5th Generation microphone offers studio-quality audio with both USB-C and XLR connectivity, making it versatile for music production, streaming, and content creation. While it boasts a low sound floor and high sound ceiling, its lack of on-mic controls and high price point may not suit budget-conscious PC gamers. The accompanying Rode Central software provides essential adjustments for gain and noise filtering.
The Autonomous ErgoChair Ultra 2 is the first mesh chair I've used that I genuinely like
The Autonomous ErgoChair Ultra 2 is a well-built and comfortable office chair suitable for both work and gaming, featuring a unique flexible mesh back. However, its feature set is somewhat sparse for its $499 price point, with some competitors offering more at a similar cost. Key strengths include adjustable seat depth and a lightweight design, but the armrest adjustment could be more secure and the seat padding could be thicker.
Phanteks shows off PC case that bucks the fish tank trend in favour of greater thermal efficiency and giving your GPU…
Phanteks has unveiled its new EX series of modular PC cases, designed to improve thermal efficiency and airflow over traditional 'fish tank' designs. Models like the EX5 and EX6 Max feature compartmentalized layouts and integrated cooling systems, with higher-end versions including features like opaque aluminum panels and LCD displays. The EX5 is expected to launch in August, with the EX6 models following in September.
Dog tries to shoot PC gamer, but their rig (and RAM) takes the bullet instead: 'It would have hit me while I was…
A PC gamer's rig reportedly saved them from a bullet when a neighbor's gun accidentally discharged through a wall. The bullet struck and shattered the PC's tempered glass side panel, with the motherboard and RAM taking the direct hit. Police stated the PC altered the bullet's trajectory, preventing it from hitting the sleeping owner.
The BBC quizzed chip maker TSMC on the possibility of increased prices and you're really not going to like the…
TSMC's Chief Financial Officer, Wendell Huang, indicated that the company is likely to increase prices for its semiconductor manufacturing services. While not sudden four or five-fold increases, he suggested that price adjustments reflecting the company's value, including technological leadership and manufacturing capacity, are probable due to rising costs and high demand. This news comes as PC component prices are already a concern for consumers and the industry.
What's better than one high tier gaming rig? A double-decker gaming rig, according to Thermaltake
Thermaltake has unveiled the Capo X, a dual system PC case designed to house two independent Micro ATX systems within a micro tower footprint. The case features a curved glass panel, clearance for dual 360mm radiators, and is pitched for AI applications, streamers, or users seeking a space-saving solution for two PCs. It is expected to be available in the US for around $190.
Excess often sells in the world of gaming PCs, but Asus' new 3000 W power supply makes little sense for even the…
Asus has released the ROG Thor 3000W Titanium III Edition 20 power supply unit, targeting the gaming PC market with an excessive 3000W capacity. While high-wattage PSUs exist for workstations, this unit is considered overkill for gaming setups, even with high-end components like the RTX 5090. The PSU includes gaming-centric features like an OLED display and voltage monitoring, but its overall necessity for gamers is questioned.
Razer’s Boomslang Revival Is Ridiculous, But That’s Kind of the Point
Razer has revived its iconic 2005 Boomslang mouse for its 20th anniversary with a limited-edition release priced at $1,337. This high-end collectible mouse features modern specifications like a 45K Optical Sensor and wireless charging, but its exorbitant price and unique presentation as both a functional device and wall art piece position it primarily as a nostalgic collector's item for dedicated Razer fans.
Hardware Reviews
This article compiles reviews for various computer hardware components, including the FlexiSpot C7 Morpher chair and CPU coolers such as the BeQuiet Dark Rock 6 and Cooler Master Elite Liquid 240. The reviews focus on performance and features of these hardware items.
The Paradox of Too Many Games: Why Finding Your Next Favorite Is Harder Than Ever - Walkthrough, Tips, Review
The abundance of games available on PC, particularly on platforms like Steam, has created a 'discovery problem' where players struggle to find new titles due to decision paralysis. Current storefront algorithms and discovery tools are insufficient for navigating massive catalogs, leading to a reliance on manual curation and community recommendations. Furthermore, the issue of game preservation is highlighted, with a significant percentage of older games becoming inaccessible through legitimate channels, further complicating discovery for players seeking unique experiences.
Coqui & Mi LEVEL UP WRAP Review – The Gaming Comfort Accessory I Didn’t Think I Needed | Invision Game
The Coqui & Mi LEVEL UP WRAP is a gaming accessory designed to provide targeted warmth for PC gamers and remote workers without overheating or restricting movement. Unlike wearable items, it attaches to a gaming chair, offering comfort specifically to the legs and lower body while allowing airflow to the upper body. Despite minor suggestions for improvement in its fastening and branding, the wrap is praised for its effectiveness in enhancing comfort during long desk sessions.
