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Dangbei Atom ALPD Laser Projector Review

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Dangbei Atom ALPD Laser Projector Review 1

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Introduction

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I would like to thank Dangbei for supplying the sample.

The Dangbei Atom projector manages to combine a few very interesting and core features into a compact enclosure which includes an ALPD Laser source, a fully integrated Google TV experience and plenty of smarts to make setup of the unit easy. While it is not meant to be portable as it does not have a built-in battery, its form factor also makes is easy to store away or transport to your friends house for movie night. Dangbei as a brand has been around for a while and is also the brand behind the Emotn N1, one of the first projectors that managed to offer the full Google TV and Google App Store experience inside a projector. The Dangbei Atom Laser Projector we are reviewing today manages to output Full HD, squarely aiming it at the mainstream user.

Dangbei Atom
Light Source:0.33″ DMD, Laser (ALPD Laser Technology), 30.000 hour lifespan
ANSI Luminance:N/A (1200 ISO Lumens)
Resolution:1920x1080p
Screen Size:40″ ~ 180″ (Recommended 60″ ~ 100″)
Focus Mode:Automatic, dToF + Camera Auto Focus
Keystone Correction:4-point keystone correction
Audio:2 x 5 W, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus
Projection Method:Forward, backward, as well as ceiling mounted projection
Ports:1x USB 2.0, 1x HDMI IN (ARC), 1x Audio Combo Jack
Wireless Connectivity:WiFi: 2.4/5.0 GHz 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth: 5.1/BLE
Memory/Storage:2 GB DDR3 / 32 GB eMMC5.1
Operating System:Google TV
Casting:Chromecast
Battery:N/A
Power Consumption:80 W
Dimensions & Weight:7.68 x 7.68 x 1.87 Inches, 2.82 kg
Other Features:HDR10, HLG, 3D
Operating noise:Less than 25 dBA

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Endgame Gear XM2w 4K Review

Introduction

Endgame Gear Logo

Endgame Gear is a peripherals company based in Germany. After the budget-tier XM2we, Endgame Gear finally releases the enthusiast-focused XM2w 4K. At 61 g, the weight is the same, but under the hood, the XM2w 4K is all new. PixArt’s PAW3395 sensor capable of 26,000 CPI is used, along with custom Kailh GX switches for the main buttons, which, unlike most other mechanical switches, have a top and bottom contact (SPDT, single-pole and double-throw). When actuating the switch, the click therefore can already be registered when the top contact has been disengaged, instead of having to wait until the bottom contact is closed, reducing physical latency in the process. In addition, the GX switch can also be employed as a way of providing additional hardware debouncing, preventing unintended double-clicking. Furthermore, the XM2 4K comes with a USB high-speed dongle by default, allowing polling rates of up to 4000 Hz in wireless operation. At 4000 Hz, Endgame Gear cites up to 30 hours of battery life, as the XM2w 4K has virtually all power-saving features disabled to ensure the highest possible performance. The feet are of pure PTFE, and configuration is done in a lightweight utility that does not require installation. The XM2w 4K is available in either black, white, Dark Frost, or White Frost.

Specifications

Endgame Gear XM2w 4K
Size:122 mm x 66 mm x 38 mm
Size (inches):4.80″ x 2.60″ x 1.50″
Ambidextrous:Partially (side buttons on left side only)
Weight:61 g
Number of Buttons:5+1 (including wheel click)
Main Switches:Kailh GX (80 M)
Wheel Encoder:TTC (silver), 5 mm
Sensor:PixArt PAW3395
Resolution:50–26,000 CPI
Microcontroller Unit:Nordic nRF52840
Polling Rate:1000/2000/4000 Hz
Cable:1.80 m, braided
Software:Yes
Price:$129.99
Warranty:Two years
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FL Esports OG98 Tri-Mode Mechanical Keyboard Review

Introduction

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FL Esports may not be a brand you have heard of thus far, yet this Chinese peripheral brand has been around for over 20 years now. This makes FL Esports one of the oldest keyboard brands in particular, to the point where a lot of eSports organizations and tournaments in Asia use their products to this day. I’ve seen some of their keyboards at Computex over the years, yet the brand seemed happy to not partake in global sales until now. One of my contacts from another keyboard brand reached out saying they have secured global market rights for FL Esports keyboards, and have even opened a new website that’s far easier to navigate than the mess the original one is. The email also inquired whether I’d be interested in taking a look at one of the FL Esports keyboards—especially given this is one of very, very few keyboard brands to have in-house design, R&D, and manufacturing facilities.

If you search “FL Esports OG98,” chances are you will come across a few different versions. Indeed, there’s a wired-only version which may also come in non-backlit or RGB options. Then there’s the tri-mode version that I have here, offering hybrid wireless connectivity (Bluetooth + 2.4 GHz) in addition to a standard wired connection. This version is also seemingly available in two color schemes and two switch options, although the FL Esports global store currently carries a single OG98 SKU at this time to keep things simple. This is a full-size keyboard adopting a 96% form factor, and goes for a decidedly retro theme with the design and keycaps to match. There’s also RGB lighting on offer, and FL Esports is also large enough to work with Kailh on having custom switches made that are used here. Let’s see how the OG98 fares in our testing, as we begin our review with a look at the product specifications in the table below. Thanks to FL Esports for providing a review sample to TechPowerUp!

Specifications

FL Esports OG98 Wireless Mechanical Keyboard
Layout:99-key, 96% form factor in a modified US ANSI layout
Material:ABS plastic case, PBT plastic keycaps, polycarbonate plate, foam and silicone sheets
Macro Support:No
Dimensions:370 (L) x 150 (W) x 40.3 (H) mm
Weight:1.23 kg / 2.71 lbs
Wrist Rest:No
Anti-ghosting:Full N-Key rollover USB and 2.4 GHz, 6KRO with Bluetooth
Media Keys:Available as a layered function
Cable Length:5.3 ft / 1.6 m
Software:No
Switch Type:Kailh Cool Mint V2 mechanical switches
Lighting:RGB per-key lighting
Interface:USB, 2.4 GHz, Bluetooth 5.1
Warranty:One year
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ASRock Arc B580 Steel Legend Review

Introduction

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The ASRock Arc B580 Steel Legend is the company’s premium custom design take on Intel’s newest performance segment GPU, the B580 Battlemage. The Steel Legend brand represents a balance of rugged industrial build quality, and cost. In ASRock’s stack of graphics cards and motherboards, it’s positioned a notch below the Phantom Gaming series, but a notch above Challenger. The company is also launching the Arc B580 Challenger today. The Arc B580 heralds Intel’s second generation of Xe branded discrete gaming GPUs. These are contemporary, meet DirectX 12 Ultimate API requirements, and come with a comprehensive set of gaming experience enhancements under the XeSS 2 feature suite.

The new Xe2 Battlemage graphics architecture debuted with the iGPU solution of Intel’s Core Ultra 200V Lunar Lake mobile processor, but a more specialized version of this launches today with the B580, and its value sibling, the B570. The B580 logically follows the A580, a barely 1080p-capable graphics card. However, the B580 offers a significant performance improvement. It boasts a 70% increase in SIMD performance due to its architecture. Additionally, the 5 nm process contributes to a 50% boost in performance-per-watt. As a result, the B580 outperforms all models in the Arc A-series Alchemist generation, including the flagship A770.

At its starting price of $250, the B580 is positioned more logically against the RTX 4060 and AMD’s Radeon RX 7600 and RX 7600 XT, than the awkward placement the A580 had, against the RTX 3050. Battlemage promises not just a generational gain in raster 3D performance, but the company worked to significantly boost the ray tracing units, adding anywhere between 50% to 100% gains in performance for the various ray tracing workloads. This, along with XeSS 2, reduces the performance cost of ray tracing.

XeSS 2 is a collection of three features, XeSS Super Resolution (XeSS SR), which is the original XeSS from the Arc A-series; the new XeSS Frame Generation (XeSS FG), which is a new AI-based frame rate doubling technology; and Xe Low Latency (XeLL), a feature that counteracts the system latency imposed by ray tracing, XeSS SR, and XeSS FG. XeLL can work as a standalone feature, too. Intel also introduced driver-based latency reduction, which works on any game without Xe-specific optimization.

The Arc B580 is based on the 5 nm BMG-G21 silicon, and comes with 20 Xe2 cores, worth 128 execution units, or 2,560 unified shaders. There are also 160 XMX cores, 20 Ray Tracing Units, and a solid raster 3D machinery consisting of 80 ROPs, and 160 TMUs. The memory sub-system features a large 18 MB last-level cache on the GPU, and 12 GB of 19 Gbps GDDR6 memory across a 192-bit memory interface, for 50% more memory bandwidth than both the RTX 4060 and the RX 7600 XT. The GPU also comes with two sets of hardware video encoders and decoders, and a modern display I/O, including DisplayPort 2.1 UHBR 13.5, which should draw some attention from creative professionals.

The ASRock B580 Steel Legend looks like it’s from a segment above. It’s currently listed for $270 on Newegg, which is a $20 increase over the Intel reference card price point. You’re getting a large triple-slot cooling solution, and a PCB with two 8-pin power connectors instead of one. The B580 comes with a default board power limit of 190 W, and so although the reference-design card comes with just one connector, the second one could come handy with overclocking, and to contain any spikes in power draw.

Intel Arc B580 Market Segment Analysis
 PriceCoresROPsCore
Clock
Boost
Clock
Memory
Clock
GPUTransistorsMemory
RX 6500 XT$1401024322685 MHz2825 MHz2248 MHzNavi 245400M4 GB, GDDR6, 64-bit
Arc A580$1803072961700 MHzN/A2000 MHzACM-G1021700M8 GB, GDDR6, 256-bit
RTX 3050$1652560321552 MHz1777 MHz1750 MHzGA10612000M8 GB, GDDR6, 128-bit
Arc A750$22035841122050 MHzN/A2000 MHzACM-G1021700M8 GB, GDDR6, 256-bit
RX 6600 XT$2052048642359 MHz2589 MHz2000 MHzNavi 2311060M8 GB, GDDR6, 128-bit
RTX 3060$2203584481320 MHz1777 MHz1875 MHzGA10612000M12 GB, GDDR6, 192-bit
RX 7600$2502048642250 MHz2625 MHz2250 MHzNavi 3313300M8 GB, GDDR6, 128-bit
RX 7600 XT$3102048642470 MHz2755 MHz2250 MHzNavi 3313300M16 GB, GDDR6, 128-bit
RTX 4060$2853072481830 MHz2460 MHz2125 MHzAD10718900M8 GB, GDDR6, 128-bit
Arc A770$25040961282100 MHzN/A2187 MHzACM-G1021700M16 GB, GDDR6, 256-bit
Arc B580$2502560802670 MHzN/A2375 MHzBMG-G2119600M12 GB, GDDR6, 192-bit
ASRock Arc B580
Steel Legend OC
$2702560802800 MHzN/A2375 MHzBMG-G2119600M12 GB, GDDR6, 192-bit
RTX 3060 Ti$3004864801410 MHz1665 MHz1750 MHzGA10417400M8 GB, GDDR6, 256-bit
RTX 4060 Ti$3804352482310 MHz2535 MHz2250 MHzAD10622900M8 GB, GDDR6, 128-bit
RX 6700 XT$3502560642424 MHz2581 MHz2000 MHzNavi 2217200M12 GB, GDDR6, 192-bit
RTX 3070$3205888961500 MHz1725 MHz1750 MHzGA10417400M8 GB, GDDR6, 256-bit
RTX 3070 Ti$3706144961575 MHz1770 MHz1188 MHzGA10417400M8 GB, GDDR6X, 256-bit
RX 6800$3403840961815 MHz2105 MHz2000 MHzNavi 2126800M16 GB, GDDR6, 256-bit
RX 7700 XT$3703456962171 MHz2544 MHz2250 MHzNavi 3226500M12 GB, GDDR6, 192-bit
RX 6800 XT$40046081282015 MHz2250 MHz2000 MHzNavi 2126800M16 GB, GDDR6, 256-bit
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Intel Arc B580 Review – Excellent Value

Introduction

Intel Logo

The release of Intel’s Arc B580 graphics cards heralds two pieces of good news—first, it’s the 2nd generation Xe Battlemage graphics architecture; and second, that Intel is here to stay in the PC gaming graphics hardware industry. This is important, because for all the gloom that’s associated with Intel these days, the company remains one of Silicon Valley’s tallest giants, holds the vast majority of the PC and server processor markets, and IP invented or acquired over a period of half a century. If there’s anyone that can keep both NVIDIA and AMD on notice, and spring surprises, it’s Intel. The company’s first-gen Xe Alchemist architecture may not have unseated the incumbents, but Intel demonstrated capability in engineering a modern discrete GPU that meets the latest DirectX 12 Ultimate API, including a sophisticated ray tracing hardware pipeline, and a robust software backend.

With Battlemage, things are only heating up—Intel claims 70% generational increases in SIMD performance of its Xe cores, and a 50% increase in performance-per-watt, due in part to the switch to 5 nm EUV foundry node. This has allowed the company to debut the architecture with the Arc B580, which succeeds the mid-range A580, and not the company’s flagship A770. The B580 is claimed by Intel to be faster than most of the Arc A-series, including the A750.

Perhaps the most interesting aspect of the Arc B580 launch is its price of $250, and the fact that Intel is positioning it against the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 and the AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT. If you turn the clocks back to 2022, the top A770 and A750 were only compared to the RTX 3060, nothing faster, and so the B580 being compared to the RTX 4060 at a $50 (15%) lower price means that Intel wants to gun for market share against NVIDIA’s most popular SKU from its current GeForce Ada Lovelace generation. NVIDIA is rumored to launch the successor to the RTX 4060 only by March 2025, which means Intel has headroom in which to grab some sales away from the RTX 4060 and the RX 7600/7600 XT.

The Arc B580 is based on the 5 nm BMG-G21 silicon, and comes with 20 Xe2 cores, for 128 execution units, or 2,560 unified shaders. There are also 20 Ray Tracing Units, and 160 XMX matrix accelerators. For a mid-range SKU, Intel has given the B580 some solid raster 3D chops, with 160 TMUs, and 80 ROPs. You get 12 GB of 19 Gbps GDDR6 memory across a 192-bit memory bus, which offers nearly 50% more memory bandwidth than the memory interfaces of the RTX 4060 and the RX 7600 XT.

Battlemage introduces the new Xe2 Core, with large generational improvements in compute performance, and Intel studied the nuts and bolts of the graphics rendering pipeline through its sales and software-side long-term support of the Arc A-series, to identify key areas of improvement in its hardware. The Ray Tracing Unit of Battlemage gets special attention, with a 50-100% boost in performance of specific areas of the ray tracing stack. This works to reduce the overhead of ray tracing on the SIMD units and the CPU, and the overall performance cost of ray tracing.

Intel also introduced XeSS 2, which is a collection of three technologies—XeSS SR (super resolution), the new XeSS FG (frame generation), and XeLL (latency reduction technology). XeSS FG nearly doubles frame rates, and when combined with XeSS SR and XeLL, should significantly uplift the capability of the B580 from being a mid-range product, if you know your way around settings. There’s also a driver-based low latency mode that works on any game, even if it’s not explicitly optimized for XeSS 2.

In this review, we have with us the Intel Arc B580 Limited Edition, a reference-design product which will be sold directly by Intel (just like its processors). This is a modest $250 graphics card, yet Intel made great effort to make the product design stand out. It is strictly 2 slots-thick, and needs no more than one 8-pin PCI power connector. Tomorrow we will have additional reviews of partner design cards for the B580.

Intel Arc B580 Market Segment Analysis
 PriceCoresROPsCore
Clock
Boost
Clock
Memory
Clock
GPUTransistorsMemory
RX 6500 XT$1401024322685 MHz2825 MHz2248 MHzNavi 245400M4 GB, GDDR6, 64-bit
Arc A580$1803072961700 MHzN/A2000 MHzACM-G1021700M8 GB, GDDR6, 256-bit
RTX 3050$1652560321552 MHz1777 MHz1750 MHzGA10612000M8 GB, GDDR6, 128-bit
Arc A750$22035841122050 MHzN/A2000 MHzACM-G1021700M8 GB, GDDR6, 256-bit
RX 6600 XT$2052048642359 MHz2589 MHz2000 MHzNavi 2311060M8 GB, GDDR6, 128-bit
RTX 3060$2203584481320 MHz1777 MHz1875 MHzGA10612000M12 GB, GDDR6, 192-bit
RX 7600$2502048642250 MHz2625 MHz2250 MHzNavi 3313300M8 GB, GDDR6, 128-bit
RX 7600 XT$3102048642470 MHz2755 MHz2250 MHzNavi 3313300M16 GB, GDDR6, 128-bit
RTX 4060$2853072481830 MHz2460 MHz2125 MHzAD10718900M8 GB, GDDR6, 128-bit
Arc A770$25040961282100 MHzN/A2187 MHzACM-G1021700M16 GB, GDDR6, 256-bit
Arc B580$2502560802670 MHzN/A2375 MHzBMG-G2119600M12 GB, GDDR6, 192-bit
RTX 3060 Ti$3004864801410 MHz1665 MHz1750 MHzGA10417400M8 GB, GDDR6, 256-bit
RTX 4060 Ti$3804352482310 MHz2535 MHz2250 MHzAD10622900M8 GB, GDDR6, 128-bit
RX 6700 XT$3502560642424 MHz2581 MHz2000 MHzNavi 2217200M12 GB, GDDR6, 192-bit
RTX 3070$3205888961500 MHz1725 MHz1750 MHzGA10417400M8 GB, GDDR6, 256-bit
RTX 3070 Ti$3706144961575 MHz1770 MHz1188 MHzGA10417400M8 GB, GDDR6X, 256-bit
RX 6800$3403840961815 MHz2105 MHz2000 MHzNavi 2126800M16 GB, GDDR6, 256-bit
RX 7700 XT$3703456962171 MHz2544 MHz2250 MHzNavi 3226500M12 GB, GDDR6, 192-bit
RX 6800 XT$40046081282015 MHz2250 MHz2000 MHzNavi 2126800M16 GB, GDDR6, 256-bit
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ARCTIC P12 PWM PST A-RGB 120 mm Fan Review

Introduction

Arctic Logo

ARCTIC, previously known as Arctic Cooling, has been around for nearly 25 years now with physical offices in North America, Europe, and Asia and a vast retail network spread across more than 65 countries. The company is known for good quality products offering high value to end users, and our recent review of the P12 PWM PST 120 mm fan showed exactly why so many people had been requesting me to cover said fan for a while now. Indeed, while it isn’t the best performer or even the quietest fan, the P12 PWM PST performs well enough to where it’s become a default recommendation for many who are on a budget. It’s not a perfect fan though, as I noted how the fan noise itself is slightly more biased towards the higher frequencies. This increased pitch is less desirable from a system fan, and you will note how some of the readers mentioned that the P12 Max, as well as the subject of today’s review, aims to get around this issue with a slightly different rotor design.

Today we put the ARCTIC P12 PWM PST A-RGB to the test. The product name may be long, yet everything about it makes perfect sense when you read it all out. This is basically the RGB version of the popular P12 PWM, which happens to use individually addressable LEDs and also comes with ARCTIC’s PST (PWM sharing technology) feature, offering RPM readout and control passthrough if you want to daisy-chain fans together on a radiator. Given also how so many people today choose PC components with lighting and color matching in mind, there will no doubt be many who would be interested in this review. As with the non-RGB version, this fan is available in different base colors before the RGB customization comes into play. ARCTIC again makes my job harder by using the P12 name for a variety of different fans, and there even happens to be a different product called P12 PWM PST RGB which comes in only black and does not offer individually addressable LEDs. The two versions seem to share a common motor, bearing, and even RPM range of control. So this review may well be representative of the older RGB fan too, which may be of note to those who wish to save a few bucks this way. Let’s thank ARCTIC for providing review samples to TechPowerUp and begin with a look at the product specifications in the table below.

Specifications

ARCTIC P12 PWM PST A-RGB 120 mm Fan
Dimensions:120 x 120 x 25 mm
Rated Speed:0, 200 -2000 RPM
Maximum Airflow:48.8 CFM (82.9 m³/h)
Noise:0.3 Sone (~10.65 dBA)
Static Pressure:1.85 mm H₂O
Fan Control:4-pin PWM control + 3-pin LED control
Power Draw (Motor):1.32 W peak
Power Draw (LEDs):2 W peak
Warranty:Six years
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be quiet! Light Base 600 LX Review

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be quiet! Light Base 600 LX Review 0

Packaging & Contents »

Introduction

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I would like to thank be quiet! for supplying the review sample.

The Light Base series consists of two sizes, the 900 and the more compact 600 variants. While the 900 is a large case with plenty of room for massive cooling setups and E-ATX motherboards, the Light Base 600 offers more mainstream dimensions. Available in four SKUs, you can get the be quiet! Light Base 600 as a DX variant without fans or an LX version which includes four 140 mm cooling units with ARGB elements. This LX variant is the one we are reviewing.

Specifications

be quiet! Light Base 600 LX
Case Type:Dual-Chamber Tower
Material:Steel, plastic, and tempered glass
Weight:12.1 kg
Slots:7
Drive Bays:2x Internal 2.5/3.5″
4x Internal 2.5″
Motherboard
Form Factors:
Mini-ITX, Micro-ATX, ATX
Dimensions:450 x 305 x 455 mm
Front Door/Cover:N/A
Front Fans:N/A
Rear Fans:1x 120 or 140 mm (1x Light Wings LX 120 mm PWM pre-installed)
Top Fans:2x 140 / 3x 120 mm (optional)
Bottom Fans:2x 140 / 3x 120 mm (optional)
Side Fans:3x 120 mm (3x Light Wings LX Reversed 120 mm PWM pre-installed)
Front Radiator:N/A
Rear Radiator:120 / 140 mm
Top Radiator:120 / 240 / 360 mm
Bottom Radiator:120 / 240 / 360 mm
Side Radiator:120 / 240 mm
I/O:1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C
2x USB 3.0
1x Audio Combo
Fan/LED Controller:Two PWM & ARGB Hubs for a total of 12 PWM and 12 ARGB elements
Compatibility:CPU Cooler: 170 mm
GPU: 400 mm
PSU: 200 mm

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WIZMAX CALUX Low Profile Wireless Mechanical Keyboard Review

Introduction

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WIZMAX is the retail brand of Micronics, a Korean OEM/ODM company that has been around for nearly 30 years and has made cases, coolers, and PSUs for other brands you are probably aware of. It started with domestic sales in South Korea before making inroads globally, including exhibiting at CES and Computex to get international media attention. We’ve covered the brand multiple times before, and representatives reached out recently to gauge my interest in its latest keyboard offering. I was admittedly not too familiar with WIZMAX until this time, only knowing that their Korean-inspired cases looked cool. I took this opportunity to help add another brand to our review database, and thanks to WIZMAX for providing a review sample to TechPowerUp.

The WIZMAX CALUX is a full-size 100% keyboard, which is somehow getting rarer by the day when it comes to premium mechanical keyboards. On top of this, the CALUX is also a low profile keyboard using either Cherry or Gateron Low Profile Red switches. Interestingly, these two use different keycap sets, with the Gateron version going for smaller keycaps that are also more contoured compared to the larger, flatter keycaps on the Cherry version that I have here. The CALUX has a unique dotted pink plate, so this will be more visible on the Gateron switch version if that’s your preference. Both versions get a custom thick CNC-machined case, which is part of a larger feature set that makes the CALUX a premium keyboard in more ways than one. There’s also hybrid wireless connectivity and backlit keycaps, so I already know this keyboard will interest many of our readers. Let’s cover the WIZMAX CALUX in more detail today in our review which begins with a look at the product specifications in the table below.

Specifications

WIZMAX CALUX Wireless Mechanical Keyboard
Layout:108-key, 100% form factor in a US ANSI layout
Material:Aluminium case, ABS plastic keycaps, aluminium plate, foam sheets
Macro Support:Yes
Dimensions:430 (L) x 123 (W) x 25 (H) mm
Weight:1.35 kg / 2.98 lbs
Wrist Rest:No
Anti-ghosting:Full N-Key rollover USB and 2.4 GHz, 6KRO with Bluetooth
Media Keys:Available as a layered function
Cable Length:6 ft / 1.8 m
Software:Yes, not yet released
Switch Type:Cherry or Gateron Low Profile Red mechanical switches
Lighting:White per-key lighting
Interface:USB, 2.4 GHz, Bluetooth 5.0
Warranty:Two years
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ssupd Xhuttle Review

ssupd Xhuttle Review | TechPowerUp

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Packaging & A Closer Look – Outside »

Introduction

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I would like to thank ssupd for supplying the review sample.

ssupd managed to make quite the splash with their first chassis the SFF Meshlicious which could be set up to be all mesh. That resulted in one of the first compact cases which broke the glass ceiling of thermals other brands were struggling with. After that, things went a bit quiet for a while with tweaked versions in form of the Meshroom series being the only other case to be launched. Now ssupd is getting into the full-ATX segment with the Xhuttle. Available in either white or black, the unusual case sports a 90° rotated motherboard tray. We received the black variant of the ssupd Xhuttle for review.

Specifications

ssupd Xhuttle
Case Type:Mid-Tower
Material:Steel, plastic, and tempered glass
Weight:10.5 kg / 23.2 lb
Slots:7
Drive Bays:Up to 4x 2.5″ or 3x 3.5″
Motherboard
Form Factors:
Mini-ITX, Micro-ATX, ATX, micro-BTF, BTF
Dimensions:417 x 237 x 508 mm
Front Door/Cover:N/A
Front Fans:N/A
Rear Fans:3x 120 mm (optional)
Top Fans:3x 120 mm (optional)
Bottom Fans:3x 120 mm (3x 120 mm reverse blade, PWM ARGB fans pre-installed)
Side Fans:N/A
Front Radiator:N/A
Rear Radiator:120/240/360 mm
Top Radiator:N/A
Bottom Radiator:120/240/360 mm
Side Radiator:N/A
I/O:1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C
2x USB 3.0
1x Audio combo
Fan/LED Controller:ARGB Controller
Compatibility:CPU Cooler: 170 mm
GPU: 370 mm
PSU: 190 mm

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