2015: Year in Review

March

Astro A40 Headset with Mixamp Pro (2015)

March was not an especially exciting time for hardware launches, but one thing that did catch our attention was this premium headset from Astro that comes bundled with the MixAmp Pro. The headset is well made, sounds excellent and gives you a comfortable fit, while the MixAmp Pro is a decent little external sound card and control unit, allowing you to easily hook up a separate set of speakers and switch between console and PC audio inputs.

NZXT S340

At £60, the S340 straddles the line between mid-range and budget for an ATX chassis, but either way it's great value for money. It doesn't rely excessively on plastic, and the sharp lines and steel exterior ensure that it looks pretty tidy. Inside, the same is also true, with a PSU cover and solid cable routing options ensuring anyone can build a system worth showing off through the window. There aren't any optical drive mounts, but in our eyes that's a good thing.