We’re solely midway by means of 2024, and I’ve already reviewed a ton of PC gaming {hardware}. Regardless of probably the most thrilling launches coming within the again half of the yr — Ryzen 9000 and RTX 50-series GPUs chief amongst them — there’s already been a deluge of {hardware} constructed for PC gaming.
It’s been a surprisingly packed yr already, however there are six items of {hardware} that stand out from the gang. From graphics playing cards to gaming displays to a keyboard (of all issues), right here’s all of the PC gaming tech you may’t afford to disregard.
Nvidia RTX 4070 Tremendous
There was loads of controversy surrounding Nvidia’s RTX 40-series GPUs, significantly in the case of pricing. The Tremendous refresh felt like an apology to players, and the RTX 4070 Tremendous stands out as one of the best GPU from that vary. There’s a cause it tops our listing of one of the best graphics playing cards, and that’s as a result of it’s insanely quick. Positive, Nvidia has even quicker GPUs, however there are only a few instances the place the RTX 4070 Tremendous falls brief.
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First, there’s the pricing. The unique RTX 4070 was already a fantastic graphics card at its listing worth of $600. Nvidia didn’t elevate the worth of the Tremendous refresh. As an alternative, it minimize the worth of the unique mannequin by $50 and launched the RTX 4070 Tremendous on the identical $600, all whereas providing round 15% larger efficiency.
Like all of Nvidia’s GPUs this technology, the RTX 4070 Tremendous will get a giant increase from DLSS 3.5. The cardboard can’t fairly preserve 60 frames per second (fps) in demanding video games like Cyberpunk 2077 at 4K, however DLSS 3 utterly transforms the expertise. It permits the RTX 4070 Tremendous to attain excessive body charges in daunting video games at 4K, and with solely a minor hit to picture high quality. If you would like a GPU that may do all of it in 2024, the RTX 4070 Tremendous is hard to beat.
Asus ROG Strix XG27AQDMG
I’ve reviewed nearly each main OLED gaming monitor, and Asus’ XG27AQDMG didn’t appear to be something particular. It’s a 27-inch 1440p monitor with a 240Hz refresh price. We’ve seen a number of iterations of this monitor already, beginning with the LG UltraGear OLED 27 early final yr. However the XG27AQDMG nonetheless managed to exceed my expectations by virtually each metric.
It’s principally the PG27AQDM that Asus launched final yr, however it is available in at $750 as a substitute of $1,000. That alone is already worthy of a brand new entry in Asus’ OLED lineup, however the XG27AQDMG goes additional. It’s brighter than final yr’s mannequin, clocking the best brightness I’ve ever recorded out of an OLED show. And it comes with a shiny panel, addressing the principle problem we’ve seen with LG’s WOLED panels up so far.
The XG27AQDMG doesn’t simply use a shiny coating, both. It’s a real shiny panel, and in keeping with Asus, it’s the primary of its sort. The ROG Strix XG27AQDMG could not do a lot in case you simply stare on the specs sheet, however in the case of real-world efficiency, it’s an ideal showcase of how far OLED has are available 2024.
Hyte Thicc Q60
There isn’t lots of room for innovation out there of all-in-one (AIO) liquid coolers, however Hyte nonetheless managed to make one thing particular with the Thicc Q60. The very first thing you’ll discover is the display. We’ve seen small shows on coolers earlier than, however the Thicc Q60 comes with a 5-inch IPS panel that may show system stats, movies, and a lot extra. It’s the trademark function of the Thicc Q60, however surprisingly, it’s the least fascinating facet of the cooler.
The Thicc Q60 shines in its cooling prowess. True to its title, the radiator is extraordinarily thick — shut to a few instances as thick as most AIOs — and the followers are particularly tuned to push air by means of the huge radiator. The configuration results in among the finest thermal efficiency you may get out of an AIO. Hyte’s 240mm AIO can outperform most 360mm AIOs, and that comes all the way down to the superb followers and large radiator.
The Thicc Q60 goes past simply being a cooler. It additionally serves as a main node in Hyte’s Nexus Hyperlink ecosystem of cooling, followers, and lighting. You’ll be able to join as much as 18 units, from followers to RGB strips, to the Thicc Q60, with none extra energy or cables. Every part stays controllable by means of the Nexus Hyperlink app in your desktop, too. It’s an ingenious answer that works shockingly properly, and it’s backed up by glorious cooling efficiency.
Meletrix Boog75
I’d forgive you in case you’ve by no means heard of the Boog75 or Meletrix, the corporate that makes it. Though it’s some of the recognizable manufacturers within the house of fanatic keyboards, Meletrix definitely isn’t a family title. The Boog75 proves that it ought to be. It’s one of the best gaming keyboard I’ve ever laid my palms on, no questions requested, and in case you can cough up the $230 Meletrix is charging and wait just a few week for a cargo, you’re in for a deal with.
The premise of the Boog75 is Meletrix’s legendary Zoom75. You’re getting a 75% structure with a gasket mount, which already offers a implausible typing and gaming really feel. Meletrix makes use of an especially hefty shell for the Boog75, too. It’s virtually 8 kilos, providing you with a stable basis to sort on.
The Boog75 stands out with its magnetic switches, nonetheless. It makes use of two opposing magnets within the switches to present you an adjustable actuation level, all the best way all the way down to 0.1mm. You’ll be able to bind a number of instructions to completely different factors of the important thing press, or regulate the depth of a command based mostly on how arduous you’re urgent. However one of the best use case for gaming is speedy triggers. With a really brief actuation level, you’re capable of ship instructions to your PC quicker, providing you with an edge in video games.
Though the Boog75 is dear, you’ll know instantly the place your $230 went while you contact the keyboard. I’ve already reviewed half a dozen keyboards in 2024, however none of them can contact Meletrix.
Razer Viper V3 Professional
Gaming mice don’t normally stand out. I take advantage of dozens of various ones every year, however I not often write a full evaluate. I had to speak in regards to the Razer Viper V3 Professional, although. The second I unboxed it and sat it on my desk, the mouse match like a glove. It’s a well-known form general, particularly in case you’ve used a light-weight aggressive mouse. Razer provides a slight curve to the left to nestle your thumb, nonetheless, and a bit of additional peak on the rear to assist your palm.
The specs are undoubtedly there. You’re getting a wi-fi mouse with an 8,000Hz polling price — sure, wirelessly — and Razer’s Focus Professional 35K optical sensor. You additionally get optical switches, which Razer says actuate in simply 0.2ms. That is simply in regards to the highest-performing mouse cash should buy proper now, however that’s not why I like it.
It’s the texture. The form is unimaginable, however it joins two massive ft on the underside of the mouse that assistance is glide effortlessly throughout any floor. Razer additionally consists of a number of items of precut grip tape that cowl the edges and buttons of the mouse, which assist lots while you’re within the warmth of battle — and your palms are sweating like mine do. Razer’s Viper mice have all the time been glorious, however the Viper V3 Professional is really one thing particular.
Asus ROG Zephyrus G14
If there’s a controversial decide on this listing, it’s the Zephyrus G14. This laptop computer has been a staple of Asus’ lineup for the previous a number of years, and the go-to suggestion in case you have been in search of a high-performance, transportable gaming laptop computer at an inexpensive worth. The 2024 Zephyrus G14 is a radical departure. Asus ditched the plastic shell for an all-aluminum end, making the Zephyrus G14 a way more premium gadget.
Nonetheless, it’s cheaper than the direct competitors within the type of the Razer Blade 14, and in some methods, the 2024 Zephyrus G14 is even higher. It’s lighter than the Blade 14 — and even the MacBook Professional 14 — and it’s almost an inch thinner. Nonetheless, Asus is ready to pack in as much as an RTX 4070 and Ryzen 9 8945HS, and it manages to maintain temperatures in verify with out extra fan noise. The 2024 Zephyrus G14 is really the transportable powerhouse I’ve been trying to find.
Asus went even additional, although, packing in some of the beautiful OLED shows we’ve seen on a laptop computer. It’s virtually good out of the field, and it comes with a speedy 120Hz refresh price. Regardless of the entire modifications, the Zephyrus G14 nonetheless comes with the entire trimmings that made it successful within the first place — respectable battery life, rock-solid construct high quality, and top-of-the-line keyboards out there on a gaming laptop computer. The 2024 Zephyrus G14 is a radical departure, however it makes the design higher in virtually each means.