However, in-between doorbusters and not-so-great yet deeply discounted products, it’s easy to forget that it’s better to spend wisely on a solid well-reviewed item. We’ve built a shortlist of some of our favorite and most recommended tech gear in various categories covering PC hardware, to electronics and gaming.
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PC Hardware and Components
CPUs
Motherboards
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Graphics Cards
Cases
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Storage
The NZXT S340 Elite’s steel construction and minimalist looks give it the appearance of a much more expensive product. That full-sized TG window displays your rig’s hardware perfectly, and the integrated PSU shroud keeps everything looking nice and clean. The Elite excels when it comes to cable management. It uses bars instead of grommets, and there are clamps along the rear to hold everything in place. Moreover, this compact mid-tower is one the easiest cases to work in and is recommended for both new builders and experienced PC enthusiasts. While the Luxe TG is quite similar to the Enthoo Pro and original Luxe, this costlier model comes with a few more features, including those extra fans, sandblasted aluminum panels, an integrated LED lighting setup, and that beautiful tempered glass. Not only do you now get that gorgeous, hinged side panel, but there are also a total of four 140mm fans, 2.5-inch mounts in the main compartment for showing off your SSDs, and a whole new color option: grey. As reviewed by TechSpot
(Starts at 275GB) If all you are after is zero-millisecond access times for super snappy responsiveness, then we recommend the very wallet friendly Crucial MX300 series. Available in either 2.5" SATA or M.2 (2280) interfaces not much can match the M300 series in terms of bang for your buck. The 275GB model currently costs $95 which is a low cost per gigabyte of just 35 cents. There are also 525GB, 1TB and 2TB models as well selling for just $150, $280 and $550, respectively. As reviewed by TechSpot For those after something big to backup or transfer data, and don’t need the performance of an SSD – or don’t want to pay the premium – Seagate’s Backup Plus Hub delivers ample storage at a great value. The drive comes in massive 4 TB, 6 TB, and 8 TB capacities, and must be plugged into a wall outlet. The design is sleek and compact for a full fledged external HDD, while the front-facing USB 3.0 hub is quite useful for charging mobile devices or plugging in flash drives on your desktop. As reviewed by PCMag As reviewed by The SSD Review
Keyboards
As reviewed by TechSpot As reviewed by TechSpot The Das Keyboard 4 stays true to its roots in terms of aesthetics and its 104-key layout. The latest Das offers a new oversized volume knob and dedicated media controls on the top right side just above the number pad. Media controls include buttons to play, rewind and fast-forward as well as a mute button and another to put the computer to sleep.
