http://www.hardwareasylum.com en-us Hardware Asylum Reviews, Your complete source to niche market computer hardware. Copyright © Hardware Asylum All rights reserved. dennis@hardwareasylum.com (Dennis Garcia) dennis@hardwareasylum.com (Dennis Garcia) Fri, 20 Mar 2020 03:00:00 GMT Ninjalane CMS version 1.0 60 http://www.hardwareasylum.com/images/rss_graphic.png http://www.hardwareasylum.com 144 53 http://www.hardwareasylum.com/reviews/memory/tridentz_neo_3600cl16 In this review we are looking at the GSKill Trident Z Neo quad channel memory kit running at 3600Mhz with a CAS latency of CL16. All modules combined this is a 32GB memory kit designed as an AMD exclusive offering the best performance for the unique Ryzen memory controller and limitations of the Infinity Fabric. Thu, 19 Mar 2020 06:00:00 GMT http://www.hardwareasylum.com/reviews/sound/viper_v380 I was surprised at just how comfortable the Viper V380 felt after a long day of gaming. The pleather did make things hotter than I am used to but the light weight kept thing comfortable even after hours of intense gameplay. In terms of sound quality they performed at a level much better than I would have expected when considering the price point. Tue, 17 Mar 2020 06:00:00 GMT http://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_109 In this episode we talk about the history of modern video cards from AGP graphics to the modern RTX including their rise to prominence in the enthusiast market to the fiery downfall triggered by cost, performance and the carelessness of a modern hardware enthusiast. Wed, 11 Mar 2020 06:00:00 GMT http://www.hardwareasylum.com/reviews/storage/lexar_sl100-pro External SSDs are the future when it comes to moving and storing large amounts of data. The Lexar SL100 Pro offers amazing speed and durability in sizes from 500GB up to 1TB. Tue, 10 Mar 2020 06:00:00 GMT http://www.hardwareasylum.com/reviews/motherboards/ga-x299x_xtreme-waterforce During Computex 2019 I was able to see a prototype design for the X299 Waterforce Xtreme that would be launched as part of the Intel Series 10 processor launch and X299 refresh. At the time the design was not final but with the success of the Z390 Waterforce it was clear that Gigabyte was committed to making it happen. Fri, 06 Mar 2020 07:00:00 GMT http://www.hardwareasylum.com/reviews/memory/ballistix_elite_4000 For this review we will be looking at the Crucial Ballistix Elite DDR4 memory modules. These modules come as a 32GB quad channel DDR4 memory kit running at 4000Mhz and are currently the highest clocks in the Crucial Ballistix lineup Tue, 03 Mar 2020 07:00:00 GMT http://www.hardwareasylum.com/reviews/motherboards/ga-trx40_aorus_master In this review I’ll be showing you the TRX40 Aorus Master Gaming Motherboard. Aorus is the gaming brand under Gigabyte that combines many of the previous product lines together to create a super board for the aspiring gamer, weekend overclocker and system builder looking for a universal platform to handle it all. Wed, 26 Feb 2020 07:00:00 GMT http://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_108a With a recent performance leak showing that the Intel Core i9 10900k 10-Core processor is faster than the 12-Core Ryzen 9 3900k we decided to discuss one of the biggest drawbacks of large multicore CPUs and how their power is only noticeable in certain situations Mon, 24 Feb 2020 07:00:00 GMT http://www.hardwareasylum.com/reviews/modding/sst_ls04 The SilverStone LS04 takes a more advanced approach with the LS04 and instead of using 12-18 lights the LS04 nearly quadruples that number to a total of 40 with 2020 addressable RGB LED. Fri, 21 Feb 2020 07:00:00 GMT http://www.hardwareasylum.com/reviews/cases/fractal_define_7 The case I am talking about is the Define 7 and could easily be one of the most comprehensive cases I have ever reviewed. The Fractal Design Define 7 is a case that checks all the boxes making it an easy choice for PC builders looking for a versatile chassis design that can accommodate ambitious builds while leaving room for the inevitable upgrade. Thu, 20 Feb 2020 15:00:00 GMT