Hardware Reviews

Here you’ll see tests and overclocking suitability of the following hardware components …

Icy Dock MB834MK-B V2 ToughArmor Review

Extremely rugged SFF-8654 4i removable frame for two M.2 NVMe PCIe SSDs! We recently tested the Icy Dock MB021VP-B, a removable frame for an U.2 NVMe SSD, and today we are taking a look at the MB834MK-B V2 removable frame from the ToughArmor series, the perfect counterpart for two M.2 NVMe SSDs. Whether you place the removable frame in a server rack, a 3.5-inch housing slot or simply on the enclosure is up to you. In any case, the two … Continue reading Icy Dock MB834MK-B V2 ToughArmor Review

ASRock PG27QFT2A Monitor Review

Attention gamers! Today on OCinside.de we are testing the new 27-inch HDR gaming monitor with 1440p and 180Hz from ASRock. In addition to a fast IPS panel, the PG27QFT2A has a very special feature to offer that we have not yet seen on any other gaming flat screen. Our following review reveals what it is and what the picture quality of ASRock’s new Phantom Gaming Monitor is like.

Philips Evnia 42M2N8900 Monitor Review

Today we have a monitor on the test bench that is second to none in terms of size. We’re talking about the 42-inch OLED gaming monitor from the Philips Evnia 8000 series. Is black equal to black and is 138 Hz enough to be happy? We’ll find out in this Philips Evnia 42M2N8900 gaming monitor review.

Cooler Master MK770 Review

Today we are testing the Cooler Master MK770 Space Grey Hybrid Wireless Gaming Keyboard at OCinside.de! Available in two color variants, the MK770 from Cooler Master is a gaming keyboard with corresponding LED lighting. In addition to the external design, it also has a multi-function roller that can be used as a volume control or to switch between the various LED modes. There are also hot-swappable switches and extensive setting options in the in-house software as well as three connection … Continue reading Cooler Master MK770 Review

SteelSeries Apex Pro TKL Wireless Review

Today we present the next evolutionary stage of keyboards. The new SteelSeries Apex Pro TKL Wireless features keys with so-called hall-effect sensors. In the following review on OCinside.de, we take a closer look at the SteelSeries keyboard and go into all important details. An additional SteelSeries Apex Pro video with English subtitles shows the lighting and gives a sound sample. We also test two SteelSeries PrismCaps Double Shot PBT keycaps in the so-called pudding design.

NZXT H7 Flow RGB 2024 Review

Would you like a new case? Today on OCinside.de we are testing the brand new NZXT H7 Flow RGB 2024, which was just recently launched. Can it be just as impressive as its predecessor and build on its success? We’ll find out in the following review, where we also take a look at the NZXT vertical GPU mounting kit.

Icy Dock MB021VP-B FlexiDock Review

Robust U.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD mobile rack enclosure with SFF-8654 connector! The MB021VP-B removable frame from the FlexiDock series enables the comfortable installation of an U.2 NVMe SSD in a 3.5-inch bay. Icy Dock promises a quick replacement of the U.2 SSD without tools. Using the EZConvert adapter, we were even able to operate a fast Crucial T700 M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD in it, which can even be switched on and off as required.

ASRock Z790I Lightning WiFi Motherboard Review

The tiny ASRock Phantom Gaming ITX motherboard has a lot to offer! Today on OCinside.de we put the ASRock Z790I Lightning WiFi motherboard from the Phantom Gaming series through its paces. Despite its small dimensions, it offers many features and is well suited for compact ITX gaming rigs. Whether the motherboard impresses with more than its small size is shown here in our review.

Philips Screeneo UL5 Smart Projector Review

Ultra-short throw RGB triple laser projector from Philips! Today on OCinside.de we are testing the brand new Philips Screeneo UL5 Smart FHD ultra-short throw projector and also showing a video with English subtitles about it. In the following Philips Screeneo UL5 review, we will see what the advantages and disadvantages of the compact projector are and whether it can convince in practice.

NZXT F360 RGB Core and NZXT RGB Fan Controller Review

Just presented at Computex in Taiwan and already in our review! A powerful triple fan in single-frame design on a high-end RGB/FAN controller from NZXT is the subject of today’s review on OCinside.de. The set of USB connected control unit and powerful RGB fans promises high performance in every respect. The following review and short video, where we take a detailed look at the F360 RGB Core fan frame and RGB/FAN controller, will reveal whether this is true in practice.