The Quad vs. Hex Showdown: Core i7-4790K vs. 5820K in Games

Introduction The question of the effect of core count on games is one we have looked at many times before in our Gamer’s Bench, but so far with a focus on dual-cores, quad-cores, and Hyperthreaded virtual cores. We’ve previously found that quad-cores offer...

Does the OS Matter? Windows 8.1 versus Windows 10 in Games

Introduction Soon after Windows 8.1 launched, we published an in-depth look at how its gaming performance stacked up against Windows 7. Well that was way back at the beginning of 2014, and it’s amazing how time flies when you’re having fun. Now that...

The $100 CPU Cooler Shootout: Crowning a Heavyweight Champ

Introduction Here at TBG, we have a thing for coolers. In fact, at this point, we’ve tested more coolers than any other PC component, with nearly well over 40 under our belt. That means we have a very good sense of what the best models are, and what makes for a...

The 802.11ac Wireless Adapter Shootout

Introduction Wireless internet is something practically everyone uses on a regular basis, but most people probably only pay attention to it when it’s not working as well as they’d like. The Tech Buyer’s Guru receives questions all the time about how...

Corsair Virtuoso RGB Wireless SE Gaming Headset Review

Introduction Corsair entered the headset market a decade ago, but a lot has changed since then, with headsets now representing a multi-billion dollar market. Dozens of companies have appeared out of nowhere offering up expensive headsets to the masses, many of them...