We’ve run Intel’s Core i9-9980XE processor through a gauntlet of tests over the past couple of weeks, and we’re going to kick off our look at its performance with some Linux tests. Join us as we tackle Intel’s top Core-series chip across a range of workloads, from compression to encryption and rendering to encoding.

Vegas Pro is a popular video editor that’s been around long enough to develop a faithful fanbase – one that has asked us on multiple occasions to take a better look at performance. We’re taking care of that here, encompassing CPU encode, GPU encode, and playback performance.

Finding a solid third-party controller can be challenging, but with its Stratus Duo, SteelSeries is offering a compelling option. This pad includes a 2.4GHz dongle right in the box, and works over Bluetooth for either PC or Android mobile gaming (the latter of which is made even better through the SmartGrip add-on accessory).

If you’ve got a decent pair of wireless headphones, but now want a wireless microphone, then Antlion Audio may have something for you. The ModMic Wireless takes away the the cable clutter, but does it cut any corners with the audio quality? Let’s find out!

Rendering complex scenes has long been done using the CPU, but many modern renderers have either introduced GPU support, or been built entirely around it. In the case of Arnold, it’s been CPU-bound for most of its life, with the first GPU-supported version having hit the streets just a couple of weeks ago. Join us as we take an initial performance look at the renderer, in both single and multi-GPU configurations.

Intel’s Xeon Scalable processors enter their second generation, so to complement that, the company has upgraded all models, and added some new SKUs for good measure. Complementing the launch is even more hardware and tech, including Intel’s DL Boost, Xeon D-1600 SoC, more Optane, and even some FPGA action.