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Ripe for Strix Halo: The next version of the ThinkPad P14s AMD needs Ryzen AI Max (image source: Benjamin Herzig/Notebookcheck)

Ripe for Strix Halo: The next version of the ThinkPad P14s AMD needs Ryzen AI Max

Lenovo's ThinkPad P14s with AMD CPU is still using Ryzen 8000, but we expect an update to Zen 5 soon. With the next model, Lenovo should use Strix Halo no matter what instead of the normal Strix Point chips, as the compact worksta...
Benjamin Herzig, 28 Jan 2025 17:43
Asus' ProArt PZ13 HT5306QA has a detachable keyboard as well as stylus support (Image source: Andreas Osthoff/Notebookcheck)

Deal | Asus ProArt PZ13 with detachable 3K OLED display drops back to record-low price of $850

The Asus ProArt PZ13 might be the ideal choice for users undecided between a laptop and a tablet. The hybrid features a 13.3-inch OLED touchscreen with stylus support, Qualcomm's Snapdragon X1P-42-100 chipset, a 1 TB SSD, 16 GB of...
Tudor Cibean, 27 Jan 2025 09:44
Unequal treatment: How Lenovo makes the AMD variant of the ThinkPad P14s Gen 5 worse (Image source: Benjamin Herzig/Notebookcheck)

Unequal treatment: How Lenovo makes the AMD variant of the ThinkPad P14s Gen 5 worse

The Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 5 exists two times: once with AMD Ryzen 8000, and once with Intel Core Ultra. Too bad that the Intel variant is much more interesting, as it features a stronger cooling system, bigger battery and a ded...
Benjamin Herzig, 26 Jan 2025 13:08
Windows 11's colored battery icons are a welcome feature. (Image source: Microsoft)

Windows 11 gets colored battery icons that make it easier to see battery information

Microsoft has released a new Windows 11 Insider Build that brings small but significant changes to how battery information is displayed on PCs. These changes include colored battery icons that make it easier to know what is going ...
Habeeb Onawole, 24 Jan 2025 23:52
A well-known Redditor beat Epic Games to revealing next week's free game giveaway. (Image source: Epic Games & Vanimals - edited)

Epic Games Store: January's last free game announced after leaker shares reveal ahead of schedule

The Epic Games Store has now started giving away another free game, but only for a short time. Somehow, a now infamous Redditor got his hands on details about next week's giveaway, the accuracy of which the storefront has now conf...
Alex Alderson, 23 Jan 2025 18:12
OLED eats battery life: Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 5 AMD laptop review

81% OLED eats battery life: Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 5 AMD laptop review

Workstation with low power. A more powerful version of the Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 5: This is the promise of the Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 5 AMD. Performance is truly better, but this comes at a cost. Also, the OLED screen of the ThinkPad laptop leads to a bad endurance when running on battery power.
AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS | AMD Radeon 780M | 14.00" | 1.4 kg
Benjamin Herzig, 23 Jan 2025 17:15
Epic Games' latest giveaway typically sells for $12.99. (Image source: Epic Games)

Epic Games Store is now giving its penultimate free game in January for a short time

The Epic Games Store is updating its free game giveaway with a new indie title. This time, the storefront has discounted a first-person puzzler to $0.00, which has been well received by fans and critics alike.
Alex Alderson, 23 Jan 2025 14:47
The Lenovo S130 Pad ships with its detachable keyboard for roughly $399 in China. (Image source: Lenovo)

S130 Pad: New Lenovo 2-in-1 starts with 3K display running Windows 11

Lenovo has released a new Windows 2-in-1 in China. Sold as the S130 Pad, the device can be configured with up to 16 GB of RAM and a 3K display that delivers 420 nits peak brightness.
Alex Alderson, 22 Jan 2025 22:03
Lenovo ThinkBook 16 G7+ review - A 16-inch multimedia laptop with AMD Zen 5 and a 3.2K display upgrade

87% Lenovo ThinkBook 16 G7+ review - A 16-inch multimedia laptop with AMD Zen 5 and a 3.2K display upgrade

A ton of improvements. With the ThinkBook 16 G7+, Lenovo is offering an upgraded version of the normal ThinkBook 16 with an AMD Zen 5 processor, significantly improved cooling, a larger battery, and a better 3.2K display with P3 coverage and 165 Hz.
AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 | AMD Radeon 880M | 16.00" | 1.9 kg
Andreas Osthoff, 21 Jan 2025 12:23
Windows 11 Update 24H2 Logo (Image Source: Microsoft)

The Microsoft Windows 11 24H2 update continues to rollout despite issues

The most significant Windows updates often wreak havoc on perfectly functioning PCs. While upgrading has benefits, the Windows 11 24H2 update is causing headaches for gamers, students, and workers. How long before 24H2 becomes man...
Adam Corsetti, 20 Jan 2025 22:49
Samsung Galaxy Book2 Go (Image source: Notebookcheck)

Tried and tested: Does Windows 11 24H2 provide a performance boost for older Windows on ARM laptops?

CheckMag The combination of the Snapdragon X processor and Windows 11 24H2 has given the Windows on ARM platform a significant performance boost. But do older ARM laptops also benefit from the improved version of Windows 11?
Sascha Mölck, 20 Jan 2025 00:58
Copilot is now available in Microsoft 365, albeit for an added cost. (Image source: Microsoft)

Microsoft adds AI to Microsoft 365 service for extra cost

Microsoft is adding some AI features to its Microsoft 365 service, which includes access to the online versions of Microsoft Office. However, the company is raising prices 33-42% for subscribers across the board for those that wan...
Sam Medley, 17 Jan 2025 18:18
Epic Games' latest giveaway includes just one game. (Image source: Epic Games Store)

The Epic Games Store is giving away a new free game but only for a short time

The Epic Games Store is preparing to update its free game of the week offer with a new title. This week's giveaway typically retails for $19.99 and is designed to test people's problem-solving abilities in single-player, local co-...
Alex Alderson, 16 Jan 2025 14:04
Security vulnerability in Outlook. (Image source: Imagen3)

Vulnerability in Outlook allows hackers to potentially distribute malware via email

A new, critical vulnerability in Microsoft Windows makes it possible for hackers to spread malicious code via emails. Simply viewing an email in the preview window is enough for the malware to take root. Microsoft has released sec...
Marc Herter, 16 Jan 2025 00:48
The Surface Pro 11 has returned to its all-time low on Amazon (Image source: Andreas Osthoff)

Deal | Microsoft Surface Pro 11 with Snapdragon X Plus gets massive 27% discount on Amazon

The latest iteration in Microsoft's popular Surface Pro series of Windows tablets has hit one of its lowest prices to date, as Amazon has cut the price of one certain Snapdragon X Plus-powered configuration by almost 30%.
Enrico Frahn, 15 Jan 2025 20:22
Lenovo Yoga 2in1 leaks with Nvidia N1x SoC

Lenovo Yoga laptop leak tips Nvidia N1x Arm CPU in collaboration with MediaTek

The naming convention for a mystery Lenovo Yoga 2-in-1 laptop suggests that Nvidia may be getting into the laptop CPU space soon, as Windows on Arm finally gains traction.
Julian van der Merwe, 13 Jan 2025 18:32
Acer Predator Helios 16

86% Acer Predator Helios 16 (PH16-72) gaming laptop review: A predator with sharp teeth and quiet paws

Top-tier hardware. High-end hardware, a brilliant mini LED display and efficient cooling make the Acer Predator Helios 16 a real gaming dream. In reality, the predator among gaming laptops is actually quiet. Nevertheless, our review reveals that the laptop's many advantages go hand in hand with some compromises.
Intel Core i9-14900HX | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop GPU | 16.00" | 2.7 kg
Marc Herter, 13 Jan 2025 12:39
Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5-15 laptop review - Great value for money with an AMD SoC and an aluminum case

84% Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5-15 laptop review - Great value for money with an AMD SoC and an aluminum case

How much laptop do you really need? Lenovo's IdeaPad Slim 5-15 is an affordable everyday laptop. For just over $600, buyers get an attractive aluminum case, an AMD SoC, a matte IPS display, and super long runtimes.
AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS | AMD Radeon 680M | 15.30" | 1.6 kg
Andreas Osthoff, 12 Jan 2025 19:59
Lenovo Yoga Pro 7 14 review - The multimedia laptop with 120-Hz OLED and an RTX 4050 Laptop

85% Lenovo Yoga Pro 7 14 review - The multimedia laptop with 120-Hz OLED and an RTX 4050 Laptop

GPU performance boost. Lenovo's Yoga Pro 7 14 is a fast multimedia laptop that can optionally be equipped with dedicated GeForce GPUs. We tested the version with the Meteor Lake Core Ultra 7 155H, 32 GB RAM, 120-Hz OLED and the Nvidia GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop.
Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop GPU | 14.50" | 1.6 kg
Andreas Osthoff, 10 Jan 2025 18:32
Asus ROG Ally Z1 Extreme Amazon deal

Deal | Asus ROG Ally with AMD Z1 Extreme gets $205 Amazon discount to beat Steam Deck OLED price

The Asus ROG Ally, powered by AMD's Ryzen Z1 Extreme, has just received a sizeable $205 price cut at Amazon, making it officially cheaper than the 1 TB Steam Deck OLED and the Lenovo Legion Go it competes with directly. We liked t...
Julian van der Merwe, 10 Jan 2025 18:07
Price about to drop: More options for the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 incoming, including IPS screens and Ultra 5 CPUs (image source: Benjamin Herzig)

Price about to drop: More options for Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 incoming, including IPS screens and Ultra 5 CPUs

Lenovo is currently selling its expensive flagship business laptop, the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13, with very limited options. That is about to change: WUXGA IPS displays, Ultra 5 CPUs and 5G/4G enabled models of the premium...
Benjamin Herzig, 09 Jan 2025 12:11
The HP EliteBook 845 G11 (Image source: Andreas Osthoff, Notebookcheck)

HP's EliteBook 845 is one of the best business laptops, but the cooling performance is still a weak point

The HP EliteBook 845 G11 is still a very good business laptop with AMD processors including the fast HS-series chips. However, the cooling performance struggles a bit with the fast CPU options, so we would recommend a U-series chi...
Andreas Osthoff, 09 Jan 2025 00:39
Assassin's Creed Shadows parkour deep dive

Ubisoft teases Assassin's Creed Shadows parkour with ninja-like traversal and a grappling hook

With the launch of Assassin's Creed Shadows virtually around the corner, Ubisoft has given us a detailed look at what to expect from the mobility and parkour in the newest instalment to the Assassin's Creed franchise. It looks lik...
Julian van der Merwe, 08 Jan 2025 23:38
The MSI Vector 17 HX AI updates the Vector 17 HX (pictured) with an Nvidia 50 series GPU and Arrow Lake CPU. (Image source: MSI)

CES 2025 | MSI launches Vector 17 HX AI gaming laptop with top-of-the-line hardware from Intel, Nvidia

The MSI Vector 17 HX AI refreshes last year's Vector 17 HX with some of the best laptop components available on the market. The new gaming laptop from MSI features an Intel Core Ultra 9 CPU and up to an Nvidia RTX 5090 GPU.
Sam Medley, 07 Jan 2025 22:12
The MSI Vector 16 HX refreshes 2024's powerful gaming laptop with the latest hardware from Intel and Nvidia. (Pictured above is the MSI Vector 16 HX from 2024.) (Image source: Notebookcheck)

CES 2025 | MSI announces Vector 16 HX AI with Arrow Lake CPUs and Nvidia RTX 50 series GPUs

The MSI Vector 16 HX AI is a high-end 16-inch gaming laptop stuffed with the latest and greatest from Intel and Nvidia. The new Vector 16 HX AI brings lots of power and good connectivity in a relatively large case.
Sam Medley, 07 Jan 2025 21:52
The Asus Vivobook S 14 and S 16 both feature one M.2 2280 slot for storage. (Image source: Asus)

CES 2025 | Asus Vivobook S 16 (M506KA) and Vivobook S 14 (M5406WA) debut with new AMD Krackan Point APUs and OLED displays

Asus has introduced two new AMD-based Vivobook models at CES 2025. Called the "Vivobook S 14 (M5406WA) and the "Vivobook S 16 (M5406KA)", the laptops are meant to be multimedia/productivity machines that boast good battery life a...
Fawad Murtaza, 07 Jan 2025 18:30
Lenovo ThinkBook Plus Gen 6 launches

CES 2025 | Lenovo ThinkBook Plus Gen 6 rollable laptop packs 16.7 inches of OLED into a 14-inch footprint with an eye-watering price tag

After months of leaks, Lenovo has finally unveiled its ThinkBook Plus Gen 6 with a rollable OLED display. The new form factor crams 16.7 inches of screen real-estate into a 14-inch laptop chassis and features Intel's new Core Ultr...
Julian van der Merwe, 07 Jan 2025 17:00
Going straight for the Apple MacBook Air: Lenovo ThinkPad X9 Aura Edition without TrackPoint announced (image source: Lenovo)

CES 2025 | Going straight for the Apple MacBook Air: Lenovo ThinkPad X9 Aura Edition without TrackPoint announced

Lenovo expands its ThinkPad portfolio with a new series: The Lenovo ThinkPad X9 leaves the typical ThinkPad design behind to attack the Apple MacBook Air. For this, Lenovo trusts on the efficiency of Intel Lunar Lake, a big haptic...
Benjamin Herzig, 07 Jan 2025 17:00
The Lenovo Legion Go S is available in Windows and SteamOS flavours. (Image source: Lenovo)

CES 2025 | Lenovo Legion Go S launches as first 'Powered by SteamOS' handheld; available with Windows 11 too

Lenovo has finally announced the Legion Go S, its second gaming handheld. Sporting a new and compact design, the Legion Go S is the world's first handheld not made by Valve to officially launch with SteamOS. Lenovo will also offer...
Habeeb Onawole, 07 Jan 2025 11:37
The Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 2025 will be available in Eclipse Gray and Platinum White colorways. (Image source: Asus)

CES 2025 | 2025 Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 announced with up to RTX 5080 laptop GPU, ROG Nebula OLED display and thinner build

At CES 2025, Asus has unveiled the ROG Zephyrus G14 2025. Featuring up to a Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 APU from AMD and up to an RTX 5080 laptop GPU from Nvidia, the latest ROG Zephyrus G14 iteration is bound to be considerably more powerf...
Fawad Murtaza, 07 Jan 2025 05:30
With efficient Lunar Lake: HP EliteBook X G1i is the successor of the HP EliteBook 1040 G11 (image source: HP)

CES 2025 | With efficient Lunar Lake: HP EliteBook X G1i is the successor of the HP EliteBook 1040 G11

HP has another Lunar Lake EliteBook in tow for CES, besides the EliteBook Ultra G1i. The new HP EliteBook X G1i and its 2-in-1 version HP EliteBook X Flip G1i are the successors of the EliteBook 1040 G11.
Benjamin Herzig, 06 Jan 2025 20:45
Acer Nitro Blaze 11 handheld gaming PC launch

CES 2025 | Acer Nitro Blaze gaming handhelds take on the Steam Deck with powerful AMD Ryzen 7 8840HS but questionable battery capacity

Better late than never, Acer has finally entered the handheld gaming fray, introducing the 8-inch Acer Nitro Blaze and Acer Nitro Blaze 11, which features a gargantuan 11-inch, 144 Hz IPS display. Both devices are powered by AMD's...
Julian van der Merwe, 06 Jan 2025 20:45
 Affordable laptops about to become more efficient: New Qualcomm Snapdragon X CPUs for sub $600 systems (image source: Qualcomm)

CES 2025 | Affordable laptops about to become more efficient: New Qualcomm Snapdragon X CPUs for sub $600 systems

While Intel and AMD seems to be content to serve their newest CPU technology only in the high-end part of the market, Qualcomm is attempting to capture the low end as well. The new Qualcomm Snapdragon X, with its eight Oryon CPU c...
Benjamin Herzig, 06 Jan 2025 17:00
The Xiaoxin SE 2025. (Image Source: Lenovo)

Lenovo debuts the Xiaoxin SE 2025 notebook lineup with AMD Ryzen 7 8745HS and Intel Core i5-13420H CPU options

Lenovo has unveiled its new entry-level notebooks, the Xiaoxin SE 2025 series, in China. The new lineup offers 14-inch, 15.3-inch, and 16-inch laptops, with the option of equipping each of those with either an Intel Core i5-13420H...
Ricci Rox, 06 Jan 2025 13:18
HP EliteBook 845 G11 Laptop Review - No major changes, but still one of the best business notebooks

89% HP EliteBook 845 G11 Laptop Review - No major changes, but still one of the best business notebooks

Minor update with Thunderbolt 4. HP does not change a lot for the EliteBook 845 G11 and only updates the processor to the Ryzen 7 Pro 8840HS (Zen4). You also get Thunderbolt 4 support now and the very good IPS screen as well as the excellent keyboard remain unchanged.
AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS | AMD Radeon 780M | 14.00" | 1.5 kg
Andreas Osthoff, 05 Jan 2025 17:20
Incase unveils Compact Ergonomic Keyboard designed by Microsoft. (Image source: Incase)

Incase unveils Compact Ergonomic Keyboard with split design to help reduce injuries

Designed with the help of Microsoft, the Incase Compact Ergonomic Keyboard features a Copilot key for one-touch access to the Copilot AI in Windows 11, Office, and Edge. The split design helps reduce the incidence of repetitive st...
David Chien, 04 Jan 2025 08:08
Epomaker Shadow-X mechanical gaming keyboard gets biggest discount ever on Amazon. (Image source: Epomaker)

Deal | Amazon offers huge 50% savings on Epomaker Shadow-X mechanical gaming keyboard

The Epomaker Shadow-X keyboard connects to devices over Bluetooth and USB-C. A rotary dial switches connections while the 1.06-inch LCD display shows the battery status, time, and more. The gasket structure design reduces noise le...
David Chien, 04 Jan 2025 06:52
Monster Hunter game bundle deal

Deal | Monster Hunter game deal offers massive discount on hyper-popular ARPG series ahead of latest release

Ahead of the hotly anticipated launch of Monster Hunter Wilds, a game bundle is offering two Monster Hunter games for under $10 and four for as little as $17.99.
Julian van der Merwe, 04 Jan 2025 00:15
Asus Vivobook S 14 OLED in review

86% Asus Vivobook S 14 OLED Review: Affordable, quieter, and long lasting thanks to Lunar Lake

Intel Lunar Lake or AMD Zen 5? In addition to the AMD model, Asus is now also launching the compact Vivobook S 14 OLED with the latest Intel Lunar Lake processor. We focus on the performance and fan behavior of the two models in the review as other components, including the 60 Hz FHD OLED panel, are common in both variants.
Intel Core Ultra 5 226V | Intel Arc Graphics 130V | 14.00" | 1.3 kg
Andreas Osthoff, 03 Jan 2025 17:53
u/MeguminShiro has once again got fans speculating about Epic Games' next free game. (Image source: Epic Games Store)

Leaker returns with new cryptic hint about final free Epic Games Store game of 2024

A previously reliable source for all things free on the Epic Games Store has returned. This time, u/MeguminShiro has left a mysterious message about the storefront's final game giveaway of 2024, which will go live on December 31 a...
Alex Alderson, 31 Dec 2024 00:59
Redacted will be free to add to your Epic Games library until 16:00 UTC on December 31. (Image source: Epic Games)

New Epic Games Store free game giveaway arrives worth $25, but only until New Year's Eve

The Epic Games Store's latest mystery game is now available to download for free. Released earlier this year to rave reviews, the indie roguelike title will not be around for long at its discounted rate.
Alex Alderson, 30 Dec 2024 17:01
Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 360 laptop review - The large OLED convertible benefits from Intel Lunar Lake

86% Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 360 laptop review - The large OLED convertible benefits from Intel Lunar Lake

Now a Copilot+ PC. Samsung has given its large 16-inch Galaxy Book5 Pro 360 convertible the latest Lunar Lake processor from Intel, which comes with lots of advantages. Apart from this, the device continues to boast a slim case as well as an impressive 120-Hz AMOLED display.
Intel Core Ultra 5 226V | Intel Arc Graphics 130V | 16.00" | 1.7 kg
Andreas Osthoff, 28 Dec 2024 18:47
AMD much faster than Intel: Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 5 laptop review

86% AMD much faster than Intel: Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 5 laptop review

ThinkPad Hawk. AMD or Intel - Lenovo gives customers who buy the ThinkPad T14 Gen 5 the choice. The business laptop offers many great connectivity and security options, as well as plenty upgradeability, coupled with a good performance. This performance has a price, however.
AMD Ryzen 7 8840U | AMD Radeon 780M | 14.00" | 1.5 kg
Benjamin Herzig, 27 Dec 2024 13:53
HP OmniBook X AI 14 in review

84% HP OmniBook X AI 14 Review: Snapdragon laptop for everyday use with long battery life but weak display

Unbalanced. The HP OmniBook X AI 14 is a compact 14-inch laptop featuring a Snapdragon X Elite processor that enables very good battery runtimes. However, HP has cut some corners in key areas that raises eyebrows and affects the overall impression of the laptop.
Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite X1E-78-100 | Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 3.8 TFLOPS | 14.00" | 1.3 kg
Andreas Osthoff, 27 Dec 2024 09:05
Jsaux 7-in-1 Docking Station upgrades to cooling for handheld consoles

Jsaux 7-in-1 Docking Station upgrades to cooling for handheld consoles

Jsaux has equipped its latest Docking Station for devices such as the ROG Ally and Steam Deck series with its own Magnetic RGB Fan Cooling System. The accessory is also rated to support Quick Frame Transport (QFT) as well as auto ...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 26 Dec 2024 15:37
Shocking redesign: ThinkPad laptop without a TrackPoint! Lenovo ThinkPad X9 leaks out (image source: WalkingCat on Twitter)

Shocking redesign: ThinkPad laptop without a TrackPoint! Lenovo ThinkPad X9 leaks out

Lenovo appears to be doing it: On the new Lenovo ThinkPad X9 series that leaked out on Twitter, the Chinese manufacturer is seemingly killing off the famous and iconic red TrackPoint. The new ThinkPad laptop lineup comes in two si...
Benjamin Herzig, 25 Dec 2024 12:54
Dredge typically retails for $24.99 on Steam. (Image source: Epic Games - edited)

New Epic Games Store free game giveaway worth $25 lands, but only during Christmas Eve and Christmas Day

The Epic Games Store has refreshed its Mystery Game giveaway with a new title for Christmas Eve. Available until 15:59 UTC on Christmas Day, the latest free game has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from critics and fans f...
Alex Alderson, 24 Dec 2024 17:03
Lenovo ThinkPad X12 Detachable G2 review: The versatile laptop-tablet hybrid for everyday business use

84% Lenovo ThinkPad X12 Detachable G2 review: The versatile laptop-tablet hybrid for everyday business use

Never change a running system. The Lenovo ThinkPad X12 G2 business Windows detachable is designed to be particularly flexible. It allows users to work either in laptop mode or without a keyboard dock in tablet mode and offers long runtimes. A stylus for the touchscreen is also included. We put the flexibility promises to the test.
Intel Core Ultra 5 134U | Intel Graphics 4-Core iGPU (Arc) | 12.30" | 1.1 kg
Christian Hintze, 24 Dec 2024 12:41
Terraria Meowmere sword in Palworld

Palworld fails to impress Terraria fans with first crossover update featuring cat-shooting swords

Palworld has finally released the content update for its infamous Terraria collaboration, and, aside from adding a brand new weapon class straight from the indie survival RPG, the update also brings plenty of new pals, a new islan...
Julian van der Merwe, 24 Dec 2024 09:12
Asus ROG Strix gaming laptop teased

Asus teases launch date for new Nvidia RTX 5000 ROG Strix laptops with RGB overload

Asus has added an official launch date for its previously-revealed RGB-laden ROG gaming laptops coming to CES 2025. The new ROG laptop will apparently feature an RGB strip all around the lower casing, along with large ROG Strix br...
Julian van der Merwe, 23 Dec 2024 20:59
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