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Best Tech of 2024 Awards

We look back at all the reviews that we’ve published this past year, and we pick the Best and Worst of 2024. At the same time, we would like to say a BIG thank you to all our sponsors and partners for giving us the opportunity to work and collaborate with you all. It’s been a pleasure.

Let’s start with some of the items we think deserve our “Best Tech of 2024” award.

 

Best of 2024👍

Product Verdict Price
Processor

AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D

  • Harness the ultimate gaming edge with AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D, Unlock faster gaming with 2nd-gen AMD 3D V-Cache tech for low latency
  • 8 Cores and 16 processing threads, based on AMD “Zen 5” architecture
  • 5.2 GHz Max Boost, unlocked for overclocking, 96MB L3 Cache, 8MB L2 Cache, DDR5-5600 support
USD $480
Motherboard

Gigabyte Z890 AORUS Elite X ICE Motherboard

“Overall, the Gigabyte Z890 AORUS Elite X ICE is an excellent all-white motherboard. It offers decent performance, great aesthetics and it’s absolutely packed with some amazing features.”

Video: https://youtu.be/YprXPflgyiU

USD $329

ASRock Phantom Gaming Z890 NOVA WiFi Motherboard

“If this ain’t the best Z890 gaming motherboard on the market right now … then I don’t know what is. The ASRock Phantom Gaming Z890 NOVA WiFi combines all the enthusiast features you could possibly want, into a gaming motherboard that not only gives you great aesthetics, but also offers performance to match.”

Video: https://youtu.be/2g1mFnRvXT0

USD $349

MSI MPG X870E Carbon WiFi Motherboard

“The MSI MPG X870E Carbon WiFi is an excellent high-end gaming motherboard, that’s absolutely packed with some great enthusiast features. It also offers amazing performance, great aesthetics and it’s perfect for any Ryzen 9000 series processor.”

Video: https://youtu.be/5HlnPb7Pmbw

USD $499

ASRock X870E Taichi Motherboard Review

“The ASRock X870E Taichi is undoubtedly one of the best enthusiast motherboards available on the market. It’s packed with some great features and offers excellent performance in all of our tests. It’s the perfect motherboard for the world’s fastest consumer processor – the Ryzen 9 9950X”

Video: https://youtu.be/2r8OBNC7Qog

USD $500 (approx)
Graphics Card

GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER GAMING OC 16G

“With an overclocked GPU cooled by Gigabyte’s WindForce Cooling system, featuring a massive heatsink with 9 heatpipes and 3 x 110mm unique blade RGB ring fans, the Gigabyte GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER Gaming OC is no doubt, a phenomenal graphics card designed for the most extreme of enthusiast gamers.”

Video: https://youtu.be/RFrTUbdeHHQ

USD $1000 – $1,400 (approx)

MSI GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER 16G GAMING X SLIM Graphics Card

“If space is at a premium inside your case, then the MSI GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER 16G GAMING X SLIM is the perfect card for any hardcore gaming enthusiast. It offers excellent performance thanks to an overclocked GPU, which is cooled by MSI’s TRI FROZR 3 thermal design delivering exceptional cooling.”

Video: https://youtu.be/cL-XSAi2CWo

USD $1,400 (approx)

ASRock Steel legend Intel Arc B580 Graphics Card

“Armed with Intel’s next-gen Arc B580 GPU, the ASRock Steel Legend Intel Arc B580 graphics card is a fair attempt to target the budget to mainstream market. It’s competitively priced and outperforms the Radeon RX 7600, while competing fairly well against the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti.”

Video: https://youtu.be/L_ZoKt1sdog

USD $370 (similar price)
Ram

Patriot Viper Gaming Xtreme 5 RGB DDR5-8000 MPOWER Series 48GB Memory Kit

“You don’t need a MSI Z790 MPOWER motherboard to take advantage of the Viper Gaming Xtreme 5 RGB DDR5-8000 MPOWER 48GB memory kits. If you have a motherboard that supports higher DDR5 speed of 8000 MT/s or above, then these memory kits not only look aesthetically gorgeous, but also offer blisteringly fast performance.”

Video: https://youtu.be/1-zxujBDZEg

USD $220

V-Color Manta XFinity RGB 48GB DDR5-8400 CL40 Memory Kit

“The V-Color Manta XFinity 48GB DDR5 8400MT/s combines the most important features for demanding gamers and overclockers. If you are looking for top-speed RAM that has a high overclocking potential, with a unique design and RGB illumination, then the V-Color latest Xfinity series can deliver just that!” USD $399
SSD

Corsair MP700 PRO SE 2TB PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe M.2 SSD (with Air Cooler)

“If you’re a professional content creator who’s after one of the fastest performing PCIE Gen5 SSD on the market, then the choice is clear. The Corsair MP700 PRO SE gives you uncompromised performance, and super fast read speed of up to 14,000 MB/s, and a write speed of 12,000 MB/s”

Video: https://youtu.be/1YfZRAhVvBc

USD $344 $215
 

Crucial T705 White Limited Edition 2TB NVMe PCIe 5.0 SSD

“Crucial, has produced yet another great product … this time with a refreshed, white version of the T705 that still combines the best features, like top performance and cooling. The T705 is the best SSD for the most demanding users, computer enthusiasts, and avid gamers.” USD $345 $245
Cooling

Corsair iCUE LINK TITAN 360 RX RGB AIO Liquid CPU Cooler

“Hands down, the Corsair iCUE LINK TITAN 360 RX RGB CPU cooler is by far one the best AIO coolers I’ve tested so far. Not only does it offer amazing cooling performance, but looks absolutely amazing thanks to its ability to change the pump cap with its CapSwap AIO modules.”

Video: https://youtu.be/snBtZOy2Gto

USD $199 $169
 

Gigabyte AORUS WATERFORCE X II 360 ICE All-in-One CPU Cooler

“If you’re after an all-white AIO cooler that offers good cooling performance, great aesthetics, fully customizable color LCD screen, magnetic ARGB fans with decent airflow and low noise level … then look no further, the Gigabyte AORUS WATERFORCE X II 360 ICE has it all.”

Video: https://youtu.be/awexSxillJI

USD $249
Power Supply

Corsair RM1000x SHIFT 80 PLUS Gold Fully Modular ATX Power Supply

“The Corsair RM1000x SHIFT is an extremely solid modular power supply that will easily satisfy the needs of any enthusiast and power user. Its unique side-mounted connections are both innovative and practical, making cable management much easier. It’s ATX 3.1 compliant, PCIE 5 ready, and certified 80 PLUS Gold.

Video: https://youtu.be/LzrF_fW-350

USD $165-$175
 

Thermaltake Toughpower GF A3 Hydrangea Blue 1050W PSU

“The Thermaltake Toughpower GF A3 1050W PSU is a solid power supply that should satisfy the needs of most users. It’s certified 80 Plus Gold and fully compatible with Intel’s ATX 3.1 specifications.”

Video: https://youtu.be/i1wtlYpzvYQ

USD $140
Chassis

Thermaltake CTE E660 MX Chassis

“Whether you’re building a PC with standard air cooling or a full custom loop (watercooling), the Thermaltake CTE E660 MX chassis offers a lot of options for cooling and different types of configurations. It’s spacious, comes with tool-less side panels, 3-way GPU configuration (with 400m PCIE riser cable included) and amazing panoramic views.”

Video: https://youtu.be/ySCISKMxFiQ

USD $160
 

HYTE Y70 Mid-Tower Chassis Review

“You won’t find a better looking chassis than the Hyte Y70 (non-touch) with it’s stunning 3-piece panaoramic glass panels. It features a tool-less deisgn and has plenty of cooling options. It’s also very spacious thanks to its ginormous interior, allowing you to fit the largest and most powerful graphics card with ease. “

Video: https://youtu.be/GujEvhG4Fwc

USD $219
Gadgets &
Accessories

Elgato Stream Deck + and XLR Dock Bundle

“Elgato Stream Deck+ (White) is an Audio Mixer, Production Console and Studio Controller for Content Creators, Streaming, Gaming, with customizable touch strip dials and LCD keys, works with Mac and PC.”

Video: https://youtu.be/i2kDdDwCSzI

USD $399
 

Cooler Master MasterHUB

“The MasterHUB is a fantastic modular control system that offers precise control, seamless customization to help you unleash your creativity. It’s your entire streaming studio at your fingertips.”

Video: https://youtu.be/n2GoYZhfsaI

USD $299 – $399
 

DJI Osmo Pocket 3 Creator Combo

“DJI Osmo Pocket 3 Creator Combo is designed for content creators and vloggers, and combines all the best features of the Osmo Pocket 3, along with the added convenience of the DJI Mic 2.”

Video: https://youtu.be/599OMaNzq5A

USD $669
 

Hollyland Lark M2 Wireless Lavalier Microphones (USB-C)

“The Hollyland Lark M2 is an incredible piece of kit, and I highly recommend it for vloggers, podcasters, filmmakers, and anyone who wants to record professional audio for their videos on their smartphone.”

Video: https://youtu.be/_1XNtDFrgtY

USD $119

 

Worst of 2024👎

    1. Intel Core Ultra (Series 2) – What happened Intel?
    2. iPhone 16 Series – Same old thing

 

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