Here is a roundup of today's reviews and articles, including a review on Lian Li's LANCOOL 217 INF Mid-Tower Chassis and ALLIWAVA's GH9, which offers a unique cyberpunk-inspired mini PC. Other products being reviewed include cooling solutions like Arctic's Liquid Freezer III Pro 360 ARGB CPU Cooler and display monitors from MSI and LC-Power, featuring QD-OLED panels with high refresh rates. In the realm of accessories, reviewers have also been testing headsets such as Razer's BlackShark V3 Pro and SoundPEATS' Q40 HD earphones, which offer a unique feature set. Additionally, reviews have been published for input devices like the Rapoo MT760L wireless optical mouse and motherboards from ASRock, including their X870 Taichi Creator and X870E Taichi OCF models.
Casing: Lian Li LANCOOL 217 INF Mid-Tower Chassis Review
Computers: ALLIWAVA GH9 Review
Cooling: Arctic Liquid Freezer III Pro 360 ARGB CPU Cooler Review
Displays: MSI MPG271QR X50 27-inch 500 Hz QHD QD-OLED gaming monitor review: Fast and colorful with premium cred, LC-Power M27UO Review (4K/240Hz QD-OLED)
Headphones: SoundPEATS Q40 HD Review, Razer BlackShark V3 Pro Review: Highly connected, but you'll sound worse
Input: Rapoo MT760L Multi-mode Wireless Optical Mouse Review
Motherboards: ASRock X870 Taichi Creator Mainboard Review, ASRock X870E Taichi OCF Motherboard Review: ASRock's First OC Formula For The AM5 Platform Brings Top-Notch OC Features
Printers: EufyMake E1 review: Dimensional UV printer
Casing:
TweakTown: Lian Li LANCOOL 217 INF Mid-Tower Chassis Review
Lian Li evolves the LANCOOL 217 rather than revolutionizing it. It performs well and would be a great base for an air or watercooled system.
Computers:
TechPowerUp: ALLIWAVA GH9 Review
The ALLIWAVA GH9 breaks from the usual Mini-PC mold with a tall Cyberpunk-esque hexagonal case. Its Core i9-12900HK CPU, 32 GB RAM, and 1 TB SSD make it strong for everyday work and multitasking. Graphics hold it back, with DDR4 limiting the Iris Xe iGPU against newer rivals. At $500–$550, it’s a capable productivity box with dual 2.5 GbE, Thunderbolt 4, and a unique style.
Cooling:
eTeknix: Arctic Liquid Freezer III Pro 360 ARGB CPU Cooler Review
The Arctic Liquid Freezer III Pro 360 ARGB CPU Cooler arrives as the latest high-performance cooling solution from the renowned manufacturer, Arctic. Engineered specifically for PC enthusiasts and gamers running demanding modern processors, this all-in-one (AIO) liquid cooler is tasked with taming the substantial thermal loads generated by top-tier chips like the Intel Core i9 or AMD Ryzen 9 series. Given its 360mm radiator and unique focus on contact optimisation and VRM cooling, we expect this unit to deliver class-leading thermal performance, allowing users to maximise performance and stability through aggressive overclocking or prolonged high-load gaming sessions.
Displays:
Tom's Hardware: MSI MPG271QR X50 27-inch 500 Hz QHD QD-OLED gaming monitor review: Fast and colorful with premium cred
MSI brings another choice to the 500 Hz QHD OLED genre
KitGuru: LC-Power M27UO Review (4K/240Hz QD-OLED)
LC-Power has only been making gaming monitors since 2019 and the company launched its first OLED offerings earlier this year. Today we're assessing the 27in model, utilising the same 4K/240Hz Samsung QD-OLED panel as MSI's 272URX and AOC's AG276UZD. It promises up to 1000 nits peak brightness, infinite contrast and near-instant response times, all at the attractive price of just £669 here in the UK. Let's find out if it's worth buying.
Headphones:
APH Networks: SoundPEATS Q40 HD Review
f I were able to go back to a younger age, I think I would have wanted to be more involved in extracurricular sports and activities. In elementary, I never really participated in other sorts of activities. I would usually go home after school and do homework, but the rest of my evenings were filled with either more work from my parents, learning the piano, or playing computer games. When I was in middle school, I tried to be more involved, but my nonathletic body meant I was never on any school teams. Instead, I played in my school band and was involved in multiple years of Science Olympics. In some ways, I remember those parts of my school life more than school itself. While school has a lot of similar aspects for many people, extracurricular activities make going through school both more survivable and enriching. In a similar fashion, as a reviewer, I may look at many products in the same category, and they may all start feeling the same after time. Even exceptional products may blend in with the rest over time due to the sheer quantity. However, sometimes the bonus or additional features of products may catch your eye as a consumer or a reviewer. Today, we have the SoundPEATS Q40 HD, which is a pair of Bluetooth earphones. What initially caught my eye was the fact these are not truly wireless, something I have not seen in a long time. However, are there other features or capabilities of the Q40 HD that will make my reviewing experience more enriching? Let us read on to find out!
Tom's Hardware: Razer BlackShark V3 Pro Review: Highly connected, but you'll sound worse
More connectivity and ANC, but it comes at a price.
Razer BlackShark V3 Pro Review: Highly connected, but you'll sound worse
Input:
Funky Kit: Rapoo MT760L Multi-mode Wireless Optical Mouse Review
In a market saturated with wireless mice promising productivity and precision, the Rapoo MT760L sets itself apart with a feature set aimed squarely at multitaskers and hybrid professionals. With triple-mode connectivity, silent clicks, and a premium-feel aluminium scroll wheel, it’s built to handle the demands of modern workflows whether you're toggling between devices or navigating dense spreadsheets.
Rapoo MT760L Multi-mode Wireless Optical Mouse Review - Funky Kit
Motherboards:
Hardware Busters: ASRock X870 Taichi Creator Mainboard Review
From network speed to storage flair, the X870 Taichi Creator maxes its potential: 10GbE and 5GbE onboard, dual USB4. What more could you ask from a board?
ASRock X870 Taichi Creator Mainboard Review - Hardware Busters
Wccftech: ASRock X870E Taichi OCF Motherboard Review: ASRock's First OC Formula For The AM5 Platform Brings Top-Notch OC Features
ASRock's X870E Taichi OCF motherboard for AMD's AM5 CPUs features a robust 22+2+1 VRM, 10,400 MT/s DDR5 support, and dual USB4 ports.
Printers:
Tom's Hardware: EufyMake E1 review: Dimensional UV printer
It’s not quite 3D, but it’s close.
