James Bentley

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I've tried every Turtle Beach Stealth 700 headset and while the latest is the best it's still not good enough

1 week ago | pcgamer.com | James Bentley

I've always admired Turtle Beach's Stealth 700 range. The cheaper headsets, like the Turtle Beach Recon 70, don't quite hit the right price-to-value ratio for me, and though the Turtle Beach Sealth 500 seems like a solid offering, I've always liked the more heavy-duty feel of the pricier gaming headsets. They have thick cushioning around the ears, a close but comfortable fit, and have a striking sound quality to go along with it.
Our favourite gaming keyboard of this year has already received a tidy discount, and it may just be the quietest keeb we've ever used

1 week ago | pcgamer.com | James Bentley

Be Quiet! Light Mount | Wired | 5-pin hot swappable switches | 1,000 Hz | $169.90 $159.90 at AmazonIt may be only $10 off MSRP, but it's $10 off our favourite gaming keyboard of the year, and the quietest too. This keeb has an excellent typing feel, with great software, wonderful RGB, and some near-silent keys. Getting a whopping 93% in our Be Quiet! Light Mount review, this keyboard has a sound-dampened board, which allows it to be surprisingly quiet in the heat of battle.
Secretlab's Memorial Day sale means the best gaming chair is cheaper than Black Friday

2 weeks ago | pcgamer.com | James Bentley

I love to highlight a killer deal on a nice desk or comfy gaming chair, but it's rare that the opportunity to show off both happens at the same time. Luckily, thanks to Secretlab's Memorial Day sale, you can get a tidy discount on what we consider the best gaming chair and best gaming desk right now. Sturdy, comfortable, and with great looks, there's not much to dislike here, other than the price.
Computex has made me finally care about PC cases and it's not just because of rig envy

2 weeks ago | pcgamer.com | James Bentley

Screens, cases, collaborations. These were the three most prominent things I took note of at this year's Computex. Okay, really, it's screens first, then the other two, but still, I spent the last week looking at multiple excellent gaming rigs every single day, and it all made me realize my case is kind of boring. First, let's start with why exactly I've never really spent much time exploring the wonderful land of PC cases.
Noctua finally cracks the case market with a fan-equipped chassis that 'can substantially reduce noise' and now I want an all-Noctua rig

2 weeks ago | pcgamer.com | James Bentley

Noctua's iconic chocolate and vanilla swirl colourway is about as notable as its fans. If you want a high-performing fan in your PC case, there's a good chance Noctua is the one providing it. Now, you can get even more Noctua as a case has just been announced. It's a collaboration with Antec on its gorgeous Flux Pro case, but kitted out with some special Noctua hardware.
Noctua finally cracks the case market with a fan-equipped chassis that 'can substantially reduce noise' and now I want an all-Noctua rig

2 weeks ago | flipboard.com | James Bentley

5 hours agoClaude 4 AI will try to report you to authorities if it thinks you're doing shady stuffIt’s been a massive week for AI, as some of the main players made several big announcements.
IO Interactive's upcoming MindsEye system requirements recommend an RTX 4070 or above, which makes my new rig want to cry

2 weeks ago | pcgamer.com | James Bentley

Despite the game launching on June 10, in just a few weeks, we have only just received the MindsEye system requirements. Designed with developer Build a Rocket Boy's Unreal Engine 5 creation system, Everywhere, it's effectively a proof of concept that allows players to remix and create content to build new games, modes, maps, and more. Think Project Spark, or perhaps less niche, Fortnite's creative maps.
IO Interactive's upcoming MindsEye system requirements recommend an RTX 4070 or above, which makes my new rig want to cry

2 weeks ago | flipboard.com | James Bentley

3 hours agoHave you ever thought about how you’re physically able to process and understand words when reading a book in your head? What’s happening in your brain as you read this very sentence, phrase, word? Sabrina Turker, a neuroscientist from the Max Planck Institute for Human Cognitive and Brain Sciences …
There's a new Warhammer 40,000 version of our favorite Secretlab desk on the way but please don't paint your minis on it

2 weeks ago | pcgamer.com | James Bentley

If you've ever thought "my desk is missing the map of the Imperium of Man" or "I need to see Holy Terra and Mars every morning", Secretlab's new Warhammer 40,000 desk may be the solution to your problems. Well, one of your problems. Announced today is a Warhammer 40,000 version of Secretlab's popular Magnus Pro standing desk. We consider the XL variant to be the best gaming desk right now, and the only difference between XL and standard, as you may be able to guess, is its size.
Ducky's year of the snake keyboard is my favourite shown off at Computex so far, and it's limited to just 2025 units

2 weeks ago | pcgamer.com | James Bentley

I have a bit of a soft spot for Ducky, and its One 3 Matcha keyboard was one of my most used of 2023, only partially because of how gorgeous it looks. Not one to disappoint in aesthetics, its new year of the snake keyboard is so pretty that I'm preemptively sad I won't be one of the 2025 lucky enough to actually use one. However, our Jacob managed to get a look at Computex 2025, in Taipei, Taiwan—and he's proven to have better willpower than I for not sneaking it out under his vest.

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Articles

I've tried every Turtle Beach Stealth 700 headset and while the latest is the best it's still not good enough

Our favourite gaming keyboard of this year has already received a tidy discount, and it may just be the quietest keeb we've ever used

Secretlab's Memorial Day sale means the best gaming chair is cheaper than Black Friday

Computex has made me finally care about PC cases and it's not just because of rig envy

Noctua finally cracks the case market with a fan-equipped chassis that 'can substantially reduce noise' and now I want an all-Noctua rig

Noctua finally cracks the case market with a fan-equipped chassis that 'can substantially reduce noise' and now I want an all-Noctua rig

IO Interactive's upcoming MindsEye system requirements recommend an RTX 4070 or above, which makes my new rig want to cry

IO Interactive's upcoming MindsEye system requirements recommend an RTX 4070 or above, which makes my new rig want to cry

There's a new Warhammer 40,000 version of our favorite Secretlab desk on the way but please don't paint your minis on it

Ducky's year of the snake keyboard is my favourite shown off at Computex so far, and it's limited to just 2025 units

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