Having completed a new build for our gaming GPU test rig a couple of months ago, we didn’t want to waste time in following-up with another for our workstation GPU test rig. Wrapping itself around this build is Corsair’s Carbide 600C, and in this look, we’ll explore both the chassis as well as our new official benching rig in-depth.

While sound cards have improved greatly over the years, there is still a market for premium, and external solutions. Creative has been at the audio game for quite a while, and has released a new solution for both gamers and audio enthusiasts alike. Let’s see if the Sound BlasterX G5 (with included headphone amp) is deserving of that premium audio title.

With the saturation of the smartphone market, ARM is looking to the next disruptive business, connecting everything online though the ‘Internet of Things’. ARM’s ambitions have led it to lower the cost of entry to SoC design by opening up access to its Cortex M3 CPUs, and removing up-front license fees. Is this ARM’s path to a trillion connected devices?

For the first time ever, we have the prospect of gamers being able to play their favorite titles with their friends on different platforms. Minecraft and Rocket League are primed to become spearheads for the feature, but one stubborn holdout is happy to throttle progress. What is Sony thinking, and why is cross-play so important? We’re discussing that, and more, inside.

Microsoft revealed its upcoming Xbox One ‘Project Scorpio’ at E3 2017, giving it the final name ‘Xbox One X’. At release, this eXtreme model will be the fastest console available, easily beating out Sony’s PS4 Pro. But, faster performance doesn’t always equate to a better experience – especially when the OS (or “hub”) is rubbish.

Corsair’s Crystal series is named as such because of its use of tempered glass, and as the top dog in the current lineup, the 570X sports that tempered glass on all four sides. Despite its delicate frame, the chassis proved great to build with, and as we found out, its beautiful aesthetics don’t hurt its cooling efficiency.