Gaming
Review: ASUS RT-AX82U AX5400 WiFi 6 Gaming Router
ASUS is known for its top-notch gaming products – from laptops to accessories and components. The company is also well known for its wireless range of gaming products and the company recently announced its WiFi 6 gaming router called the ASUS RT-AX82U AX5400. This one’s a high-performance dual-band WiFi 6 gaming router, which was launched at the same time as the RT-AX86U.
The gaming router has been designed to deliver WiFi 6 speeds of up to 5400 Mbps. It also features a futuristic design with Aura RGB dynamic lighting effects. The RT-AX82U is powered by 1.5 GHz tri-core processor and comes packed with a Mobile Game Mode for a lag-free, low-latency mobile gaming experience, in addition to top-notch gaming experience on gaming PCs and consoles.
It offers WPA3 support and comes with Advanced Parental Controls and AiProtection Pro network security powered by Trend Micro. And that’s not all – it also supports the ASUS AiMesh technology – so in case you are setting up an AiMesh at your home, this gaming router fits right in.
Wired devices can be easily prioritised via the online control panel or by connecting them to the dedicated Gaming Port. The overall design and build quality is top notch. In terms of connectivity, the router offers 1 x 1Gbps WAN, 4 x 1Gbps LAN, one USB 3.2 Gen 1 port, a power switch, a WPS button and a reset button.
On the front of the RT-AX82U, you will find a large full-width louvered window that houses the stunning Aura RGB lighting system.
You can choose from a range of alternative full-colour dynamic patterns or choose your own colour from a selection of patterns.
Inside the box, you get a few standard accessories along with the router. This includes a power adapter, an extra power plug, an RJ45 CAT 5E cable, a user manual and the warranty card.
Installing the ASUS RT-AX82U AX5400 WiFi 6 Gaming Router onto your network is quite intuitive. Follow the step by step instructions in the user manual and you will be done in no time.
The router also automatically creates a special QoS and port-forwarding settings for a game of your choosing. You can also use the mobile app to turn on the mobile game mode quickly. Turning on a gaming feature means you will need to stop using the router’s friendly Adaptive QoS, which has a gaming section of its own.
In addition, you also get Game Profiles on your ASUS WiFi 6 gaming router. With a couple of clicks, you can set up the NAT (Network Address Translation) rules on your router so that it opens the ports used by your favourite games for minimal lag and excellent responsiveness and gameplay.
In terms of performance, the RT-AX82U really delivered. The dedicated gaming port on RT-AX82U automatically prioritises any wired device connected to it. No complex configuration is needed, just connect your gaming PC or console such as the Xbox One or a PlayStation 4 to the special LAN port to give you a fast, stable connection that’s always at the head of the queue.
For this review we connected an Xbox One to the router and we came away impressed with the sheer amount of bandwidth and connectivity. We setup the router to use both 2.4Ghz and 5Ghz bands on WiFi 6 to make sure it worked with a wide range of devices. The RT-AX82U router is also compatible with the brand new PlayStation 5.
While both Xbox One and PlayStation 4 are compatible with the WiFi 6 routers such as the RT-AX82U, make sure your firmware is up to date in order to use those gaming consoles with WiFi 6 routers. The new PlayStation 5 as mentioned before is also compatible with Wifi 6 routers and it can take the advantage of the higher speeds the new WiFi standard can offer.
The ASUS RT-AX82U AX5400 WiFi 6 Gaming Router offers a reliable WiFi 6 platform for the mainstream with the excellent build quality and great design. The addition of an LED under glow adds an extra “oomph” to the whole proposition, which is also controllable from the WebGUI with Aura. For a price of AED 1199, the ASUS RT-AX82U AX5400 WiFi 6 Gaming Router is well worth its price. It thus comes across as highly recommended for those looking for a performance based gaming router.
Price: AED 1199
Gaming
Video: Secretlab TITAN Evo Stealth 2024 Gaming Chair – Unboxing + Installation
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Gadgets
PS5 Anniversary Update Intros Retro Themes Celebrating Every PlayStation Generation
Sony has delighted gamers with a nostalgic surprise to celebrate PlayStation’s 30th anniversary. In addition to retro hardware that quickly sold out, Sony has released a software update that adds classic boot screens and themes for each generation of PlayStation console. Upon launching the update, users will be prompted to select their favourite generation, with options ranging from the PS1 to the PS4.
This update changes the PS5 dashboard’s menu colours and sounds to match the chosen console’s user interface. Additionally, players can explore other themes through the new “PlayStation 30th Anniversary” item in the settings menu.
However, these themes are available only for a limited time. Sony has not specified when they will be removed, but the decision to make them temporary has raised some eyebrows. While creating a perception of scarcity or avoiding clutter in the settings menu might be strategic, it could be seen as a missed opportunity to let users permanently enjoy the nostalgic themes.
This isn’t the first time Sony has indulged in retro charm. A decade ago, during PlayStation’s 20th anniversary, a free theme transformed the PS4, PS3, and Vita to reflect the PS1’s look and startup sound. As Sony celebrates three decades of gaming excellence, fans are once again treated to a trip down memory lane.
Components
Intel Unveils Budget-Friendly Arc B580 and B570 ‘Battlemage’ Graphics Cards
Intel is gearing up to launch its next — and potentially final — lineup of desktop graphics cards in just 10 days. Announcing the budget-friendly Arc B580 at $249 and Arc B570 at $219, Intel has positioned these cards as the “best-in-class performance per dollar” in the GPU market. The B580 is set to ship on December 13th, while the B570 will follow on January 16th.
The new cards are built on Intel’s Xe2 “Battlemage” GPU architecture, the same technology found in Intel’s Lunar Lake laptop chips, but significantly enhanced for desktop performance. With more than double the graphics cores, up to 12GB of dedicated video memory, and up to 190W of power, the B580 boasts the capability to outperform Nvidia’s $299 RTX 4060 and AMD’s $269 RX 7600 in certain benchmarks, though it still faces stiff competition.
Intel’s benchmarks show the B580 running 10 percent faster on average than the RTX 4060 across various games at 1440p and ultra settings when paired with Intel’s high-end Core i9-14900K CPU. Titles like Cyberpunk 2077, Hogwarts Legacy, Returnal, and The Witcher 3 achieve an average of over 60fps with this setup, surpassing the RTX 4060’s performance. However, Nvidia’s card still leads in games such as Starfield, Gears 5, and certain Assassin’s Creed titles, demonstrating the competitive landscape of GPU performance.
Compared to the previous generation A750, which originally retailed for $289 but is now available for $180, the new B580 runs 24 percent faster on average. This performance boost is more evident in scenarios where memory constraints are an issue, thanks to the B580’s 12GB of video memory compared to the 4060’s 8GB. For instance, in Forza Motorsport, the Nvidia card outperforms the Intel one, 86fps to 77fps, but with ray tracing enabled, Intel’s B580 takes the lead with 64fps to 57fps.
Intel’s own Arc B580 Limited Edition card will feature two fans, and a single 8-pin power connector, and promises “whisper quiet” performance. Additionally, manufacturers such as Acer, ASRock, Gunnir, Sparkle, Maxsun, and Onix will produce their versions of the card.
In addition to the new hardware, Intel is rolling out upgrades to its XeSS technology. The new XeSS 2 will offer frame generation, significantly boosting frame rates by creating new frames between existing ones, and an Xe Low Latency mode aimed at eliminating the latency penalty of frame generation. This new technology will be integrated into various upcoming games, including F1 24, Marvel Rivals, Assassin’s Creed Shadows, and more.
Intel’s budget-friendly approach with the Arc B580 and B570 is a refreshing addition to the GPU market, providing more memory and bandwidth at competitive prices. However, the future of Intel’s discrete graphics cards remains uncertain, following recent comments from former CEO Pat Gelsinger. For now, Intel’s latest offerings are set to make a significant impact in the market as they roll out in the coming weeks.
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