Here is a roundup of today's reviews on various computer components, including servers, cooling systems, graphics cards, motherboards, and storage devices. ServeTheHome reviewed the ASRock Rack 8U8X-GNR2 SYN B200 NVIDIA HGX B200 8-GPU server. In terms of cooling systems, Corsair's Nautilus 360 RS ARGB has been reviewed as offering more lighting at a lower cost than its predecessor, while Gamemax's Glacier 360 LCD AIO White has been praised for its performance and unique features such as an IPS LCD screen. Graphics cards from MSI, including the GeForce RTX 5050 Shadow 2X and the RTX 5070 Ti Vanguard SOC, have also been reviewed. Additionally, reviews have been published on storage devices, motherboards, and peripherals, including the Corsair MP700 Micro 4TB SSD and the HYTE Powered USB Hub.
Computers: ASRock Rack 8U8X-GNR2 SYN B200 Review NVIDIA HGX B200 8-GPU Server
Cooling: Corsair Nautilus 360 RS ARGB Review, Gamemax Glacier 360 LCD AIO White Review: A Performance Beast
Graphics Cards: MSI GeForce RTX 5050 Shadow 2X Review: Budget Blackwell Gaming Tested, MSI RTX 5070 Ti Vanguard SOC Review
Motherboards: Gigabyte X870I Aorus Pro Ice Review, SAPPHIRE NITRO+ B850A WIFI 7 AMD motherboard review
Storage: Corsair MP700 Micro 4TB SSD Review - Tiny but Huge, Corsair MP700 Pro XT 2TB NVMe SSD Review - Really fast, but only "on the rocks" with a powerful cooler, SanDisk Extreme Pro (2TB) review: Bursty USB4 speed, but not great for pros, HYTE Powered USB Hub Review
Other: Herman Miller Embody office chair Review - Expensive art object, over-hyped seating furniture and unfortunately not suitable for everyone
Computers:
ServeTheHome: ASRock Rack 8U8X-GNR2 SYN B200 Review NVIDIA HGX B200 8-GPU Server
In our ASRock Rack 8U8X-GNR2 SYN B200 review, we see how this NVIDIA HGX B200 8-GPU server exemplifies ASRock Rack's engineering flair
ASRock Rack 8U8X-GNR2 SYN B200 Review NVIDIA HGX B200 8-GPU Server
Cooling:
PC Inquisitor: Corsair Nautilus 360 RS ARGB Review
Corsair’s new Nautilus ARGB offers more lighting at lower cost than its retired RGB Pro XT line, but how does its value stand up to its low-cost competitors?
EnosTech.com: Gamemax Glacier 360 LCD AIO White Review: A Performance Beast
Gamemax has released new liquid coolers named Glacier LCD. These coolers are available in 240mm and 360mm sizes in black and white colors. The salient feature is a 3.95” IPS LCD screen using 720×720 px resolution and 60 Hz refresh rate. Another striking feature is the magnetic mounting of this screen on the pump top.
Gamemax Glacier 360 LCD AIO White Review: A Performance Beast - EnosTech.com
Graphics Cards:
HotHardware: MSI GeForce RTX 5050 Shadow 2X Review: Budget Blackwell Gaming Tested
Although updated models and some new Super cards will likely be coming to the GeForce RTX 50 series for desktops, at this point in time, NVIDIA is done building out its primary GeForce RTX 50 series product stack. We’ve taken a look at every model to date, from the flagship GeForce RTX 5090 on down to the mainstream GeForce RTX 5060. Today though, we’re checking out the entry-level GeForce RTX 5050, with a card from MSI. If you recall, there was no RTX 4050 series desktop GPU with the previous generation. With the RTX 50 series, however, due to its expanded feature set, updated core architectures, and enhanced media engine, NVIDIA thought a GeForce RTX 5050 was warranted – so, here we are.
MSI GeForce RTX 5050 Shadow 2X Review: Budget Blackwell Gaming Tested
eTeknix: MSI RTX 5070 Ti Vanguard SOC Review
Today, we have something quite exciting, as we’re taking a look at the MSI RTX 5070 Ti Vanguard SOC, which is a completely new line-up for the 50 series, and something we’ve not had a chance to look at since its inception. As part of the Vanguard series, the RTX 5070 Ti VANGUARD SOC is one of MSI’s more premium graphics cards. This means you get more premium materials, a more outlandish cooler design, a bigger heatsink, a huge dose of RGB lighting, and, of course, faster speeds. Unfortunately, all this does come at a cost.
Motherboards:
TechPowerUp: Gigabyte X870I Aorus Pro Ice Review
If you need a Mini-ITX motherboard to fit your white build, they don't come whiter than this. The Gigabyte Aorus Pro Ice has a sub $300 price tag too along with USB4, PCIe Gen 5 GPU and M.2 support and even an M.2 cooling fan. With X870 competition demanding nearly $200 more, has Gigabyte cornered the market?
The Guru of 3D: SAPPHIRE NITRO+ B850A WIFI 7 AMD motherboard review
Sapphire, widely recognized for its AMD graphics cards, is stepping back into the motherboard market with a global launch—the Nitro+ B850A WiFi 7.This board marks the company’s first major international release beyond its earlier China-only models.
Storage:
TweakTown: Corsair MP700 Micro 4TB SSD Review - Tiny but Huge
Corsair's MP700 Micro 4TB SSD is an engineering marvel, offering massive capacity and super-fast speeds on a tiny single-sided PCB.
IgorsLAB: Corsair MP700 Pro XT 2TB NVMe SSD Review - Really fast, but only "on the rocks" with a powerful cooler
The Corsair MP700 Pro XT marks a further development within the PCIe 5.0 generation and differs significantly from the manufacturer's previously tested models.
Tom's Hardware: SanDisk Extreme Pro (2TB) review: Bursty USB4 speed, but not great for pros
Fast reads, disappointing real-world writes.
SanDisk Extreme Pro (2TB) review: Bursty USB4 speed, but not great for pros
ThinkComputers.org: HYTE Powered USB Hub Review
While it is a pretty basic product overall, HYTE's Powered USB Hub can serve a very important role, especially in in modern builds where multiple dedicated USB 2.0 ports are becoming harder to find on motherboards. This hub aims to alleviate the stress and worry of connecting a component to your motherboard's internal USB 2.0 header and it not working due to insufficient power.
Other:
IgorsLAB: Herman Miller Embody office chair Review - Expensive art object, over-hyped seating furniture and unfortunately not suitable for everyone
It was actually supposed to be a step up, a worthy replacement for my ageing Wagner Alumedic, whose Dondola mechanism was in need of a light refresh after many
