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Client SSD  ◇  Consumer

Micron 3400 SSD Review

In June of 2021, Micron updated its OEM and automotive SSD portfolio based on 176-layer NAND technologies. The Micron 2450 is a value SSD that leverages QLC NAND while the Micron 3400 SSD is designed to give system builders a performance-oriented drive with TLC NAND. Micron didn’t sample either drive for review, but now that

Consumer  ◇  NAS

QNAP TS-233 2-Bay NAS Review

QNAP has recently added the TS-233 to their portfolio of small NAS devices. Built with an ARM Cortex-A55 quad-core 2.0 GHz processor and configured with 2 GB RAM, the TS-233 is designed for those looking to increase collaboration between multiple users. The QNAP TS-233 was reported to run data at 114MB/s download and 103MB/s upload

Consumer  ◇  Workstation

HP Z2 Mini G9 Workstation Review

Dubbed the world’s most powerful mini workstation, the new HP Z2 Mini G9 is the newest generation of the company’s high-performance mini desktop PC. The new compact release from HP features a range of 12th gen Intel Core processors, up to 8TB of storage, and NVIDIA RTX professional graphics, making this high-end machine perfect for

Consumer  ◇  Workstation

Intel Core i5-12600K (Alder Lake) Review + TUF Gaming Alliance

The Intel Core i5-12600K is a solid choice for those looking for a mid-to-high tier CPU while staying cost-effective. The Core i5-12600K features the ability to overclock and with the new architectural design from the Alder Lake series, users can expect maximum performance. Combined with the new cooperative marketing between Asus and TEAMGROUP, we were

lexar professional 1800x hammer
Consumer  ◇  Memory Card

Lexar Professional 1800x SDXC UHS-II Card GOLD Series Review

The Lexar Professional 1800x GOLD Series is the company’s latest high-performance SDXC SD card meant for creative professionals. The 1800x GOLD line sits between the SILVER line (which was released back a few years ago) and Lexar’s flagship 2000x GOLD line (which features improved reads and significantly better writes) as far as performance capabilities go.

QNAP TBS-464 Drive Installation
Consumer  ◇  NAS

QNAP TBS-464 Mini All-Flash NAS Review

The QNAP TBS-464 is a tiny NAS that can go with you anywhere. It accepts four M.2 SSDs, runs silently, and has the same management features as QNAP’s full-sized units. Networking is somewhat limited, with just two 2.5GbE, but the TBS-464 is still a great portable storage and productivity hub.

Client Accessories  ◇  Consumer

Sabrent DS-SKRT Docking Station Review

The all-new Sabrent DS-SKRT Docking Station is an all-in-one solution for users looking to increase workflow and productivity. The DS-SKRT offers a variety of connectivity for external devices along with up to 16TB of NVMe storage via twin NVMe M.2 bays. The dock can support up to 40Gbps of bandwidth over both Thunderbolt 3 ports

Consumer  ◇  Power

ORICO PA500-2A4U Portable Power Station Review

Over a year ago, we got in the Orico Portable Power Station along with a solar panel to power the portable station. Just recently, we got our hands on the big brother to the one we reviewed a year ago. The Orico A500-2A4U is a 500 Watt portable power station capable of powering a wide

Intel Dragon Canyon Inside
Consumer  ◇  Workstation

Intel NUC 12 Extreme/Dragon Canyon Review

We have reviewed many different Next Unit of Computing (NUC) systems over the years. These range from a low-powered NUC 7 system that we currently use as a VDI client to a powerful NUC 9 Pro that we use as an ESXi server. We even had a chance to review a Simply NUC Ruby R8

Lenovo ThinkPad P17 Gen 2 Screen
Consumer  ◇  Workstation

Lenovo ThinkPad P17 Gen 2 Review

The ThinkPad P17 Gen 2 is Lenovo’s flagship mobile workstation. This 17.3-inch laptop is well-suited for demanding tasks, from content creation to rendering, thanks to its available eight-core Intel CPUs and Nvidia RTX A5000 graphics card. Expansion is where it really shines, accepting up to 128GB of RAM (including ECC) and three PCIe Gen4 x4