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26/04/2026

🚀 THE M5 PRO IS FINALLY HERE! 🚀

​I’ve just finished putting the new MacBook Pro 16-inch (2026) through its paces, and let’s just say... the "Super Cores" aren't just a marketing name. 🤯

​From topping the charts in single-thread performance to holding its own against desktop workstation GPUs, this 18-core beast is a game-changer for creators.

​In my latest video, I’m breaking down:
✅ The Benchmarks: Is the M5 Pro really faster than the M4 Max? (The results might surprise you!)
✅ AI Power: Testing the 64,000+ score on the new Neural Engine.
✅ The "Charger" Situation: What Apple didn't put in the box this year. 🔌
✅ Real-World Battery: Does it actually hit that 24-hour claim?

​If you’re thinking about upgrading from an M1 or Intel Mac, you NEED to see this before you drop your cash.

​📺 Watch the full review here: https://youtu.be/6p_dUY7tCsA

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05/04/2026

THE KING IS BACK! Noctua NH-D15 G2 vs. The World’s Best AIOs! 🌬️💧

​Is air cooling officially better than liquid? 🤯 I just put the brand new Noctua NH-D15 G2 to the ultimate test on my bench, and the results are absolutely staggering.

​After a decade of dominance, Noctua has finally released the successor to the legendary D15. But can a "simple" air cooler really take on high-end 360mm All-In-Ones?

​In my latest deep-dive review, I’m breaking down:

✅ Air vs. Liquid: Head-to-head benchmarks against 4 top 360mm AIOs (Valkyrie, EK, Be Quiet!, and Antec).
✅ Next-Gen Engineering: Why the new NF-A14x25r G2 fans use "speed offset" technology to eliminate acoustic hum [05:52].
✅ The 3 Variants: Which cold plate (Standard, HBC, or LBC) do you actually need for your CPU? [02:33].
✅ Thermal Torture: Real-world gaming in Cyberpunk 2077 vs. the "CPU killer" Prime 95 [11:07].

​Spoiler Alert: This cooler matches (and sometimes beats) 360mm liquid coolers while being whisper quiet. No pumps, no leaks, just pure performance.

​If you’re building a high-end PC with a Core i9 or Ryzen 9, you NEED to see these thermal charts before you buy your next cooler.

​Watch the full review here: 👉 https://youtu.be/9YR6Y77iG58

​Don't forget to LIKE the video and SUBSCRIBE for more deep-dive hardware testing! 🛠️💻

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Is air cooling officially back on top? The legendary NH-D15 reigned supreme for a decade, but with CPUs pulling more power than ever, can the new Noctua NH-D...

01/04/2026

*NEW PRESENTER ALERT*

I am pleased to finally be able to share with you guys that after a long search process we have finally got a new additional presenter for the Gadget Joe YouTube channel and brand!

He likes to be known as Don so will be referred to as Gadget Don from now, although he was quite persistent on wanting to be called "The greatest presenter world" assuring me he was better than anyone has ever seen, there has never been anyone better!

He brings a chaotic but opposing presenting style to the channel that should add to the dynamic. He claims he is an expert at tech and he knows everything, in fact more than most people may realise.

He has assured me that with him in my corner that the channel will be the best ever and that with him we make Gadget Joe great again! Hence the new hats that will be added to our merch line, the striking red colouring with bold white text is a little off my usual brand but he was adamant we used this so I will give it a go!

So, with all that said...give a warm welcome to Gadget Don!!

28/03/2026

Gaming just got CRAZIER!

​The AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D is officially here, and I’ve got the numbers to prove it's the gaming CPU to beat right now. I tested it against 6 other CPUs so you don't have to guess.

​The Verdict?

Best-in-class 1080p performance and surprising single-core scores that even beat the 9950X in some tests [08:06]!

​Check out the full benchmark run-down and see if this belongs in your next rig.

​👇 Click below to watch!

https://youtu.be/xxVUlGvG2ow

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The AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D has officially hit the bench, and today we’re finding out if 5.6GHz of 3D V-Cache is enough to claim the crown for 2026. This isn't j...