Arctic’s redesigned Xtender case delivers premium spacious interior design and sleek aesthetics, though the NZXT N7 Z890 motherboard struggles to justify its price against better alternatives. Liquid cooling options from Cooler Master and ASRock emphasize practical features like customizable displays and silent operation modes for modern builds. BLUETTI rounds out the hardware segment with a compact battery backup system that seamlessly protects both kitchen appliances and desktop computers during unexpected power failures. Readers can also explore fresh takes on high pixel density gaming monitors and Housemarque’s looping narrative action game as this weekly roundup continues to track the latest tech releases.
Casing:
OCInside.de: Arctic Xtender VG Black Review
For a change, Arctic isn’t bringing us a new cooler this time, but a completely redesigned PC case with a great look and powerful reverse-rotation fans. Positioned in the premium segment, the Xtender Case easily accommodates motherboards up to E-ATX size and even offers space for two 420mm radiators without looking bulky. With black, white, and mirrored versions, Arctic also covers the most popular color options and provides a great foundation for exciting PC builds. Our upcoming review will reveal the details on airflow, build quality, and technical specifications, and for a quick visual preview, we’ve uploaded a short video to our OCinside.de YouTube channel.
Cooling:
ThinkComputers: Cooler Master Elite Liquid 360 Liquid CPU Cooler Review
It has been almost two years since we last looked at an all-in-one CPU cooler from Cooler Master, but that all changes with this review. The Elite Liquid series of AIOs from Cooler Master are available in both 240mm and 360mm sizes, and in both black and white colorways. With a conservative look that offers a soft glow of light, the Elite Liquid series coolers should be a great choice for many builds. ARGB-lit fans and a dual-chamber pump design pair up with a 360mm radiator for cooling duties. With the Elite Liquid 360 properly introduced, let’s get into the review.
TechPowerUp: ASRock Phantom Gaming 360 LCD Review
ASRock enters the AIO liquid cooling market with the Phantom Gaming 360 LCD, a practical design focused on useful features. Including a zero-RPM fan mode, customizable display, and added VRM cooling. It is primed to deliver consistent, no-nonsense performance while maintaining a polished, eye-catching aesthetic.
Displays:
Tom's Hardware: KTC H27P3 27-inch 5K dual-mode gaming monitor review: Incredible pixel density and flexibility
It’s color accurate out of the box.
KTC H27P3 27-inch 5K dual-mode gaming monitor review: Incredible pixel density and flexibility
Gaming:
Wccftech: Saros Review - If Death is Welcome, Let Him Seek it There
Housemarque has brought us to a new unforgiven alien world filled with time-looping shenanigans and madness of the yellow king in Saros.
Motherboards:
TechPowerUp: NZXT N7 Z890 Review
In the shadow of the unique N9 Z890, the cheaper N7 Z870 model may seem an afforable clean white motherboard, home for a shiny new Core Ultra 7 270K. However, there are a few too many shortcomings, besides the fact the N9 is often discounted to the point it ends up cheaper.
TweakTown: MSI MAG B850 Tomahawk Max WiFi II Motherboard Review - Leveling up
MSI's third MAG B850 Tomahawk motherboard iteration, the Max WiFi II, is the best so far, but it needs a price drop if it's to compete with the Max I.
Power:
APH Networks: BLUETTI FridgePower, BlueCell 200, Display 1 Review
"One day you are young, the next day you are excited about a dishwasher," I messaged my friend, responding to her Instagram story about her new Bosch dishwasher. I also recently upgraded to a Bosch dishwasher, and my enthusiasm about my new dishwasher was no less than her. My Made in Germany model is truly a work of art; from the way it is built to the way it performs. I was not nearly this invested even when I got the new iPhone 17 a few months back, and for a good reason. iPhones have pretty much just been minor iterations of the last since the iPhone X in 2017, but having a new dishwasher that can clean dishes that look impossible is truly life changing. Another kitchen appliance that I get excited over is the fridge. Every time I see someone with a Miele, Sub Zero, or Thermador, I cannot help but give compliments. But what good is their food preservation technology if there is no power to run them? Well, BLUETTI has a solution. The maker of household power products like the Elite 200 V2 is back with their latest offering, the FridgePower. The FridgePower is a slim 2kWh LiFePO4 battery-based uninterruptible power supply with a rated 10ms response time that can fit neatly near or on your fridge in case the power goes out. If keeping your fridge running during a power failure is not the only thing you need, the company also allows you to daisy-chain up to three additional 2kWh LiFePO4 batteries in the form of the BlueCell 200 to keep your food fresh and your PC humming. A dedicated Display 1 Bluetooth wireless display will feed you all the vital information you need in addition to the phone app. All this sounds great, but how well will the FridgePower system work in the real world? We took all three components in to find out.
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