Here's a roundup of today’s reviews and articles: 13 fresh critiques spanning casings, computers, cooling solutions, furniture, headphones, input devices, motherboards, power supplies, and video gear.
The GAMEMAX N80 Midi Tower has received praise for its design, with a wraparound glass panel and breezy interior that showcases hardware while keeping temperatures low. Intel's Arc B390 integrated graphics solution has been praised for its color-accurate OLED displays and top-tier keyboard on the ASUS Zenbook DUO, which remains the top choice for portable multitasking.
In terms of cooling solutions, levelplay's CL 360 HUD liquid CPU cooler offers a unique take on pump housing displays and ARGB lighting. Other notable reviews include the Sharkoon Skiller SGH40W wireless gaming headset and the ASRock X870E Taichi OCF AMD AM5 motherboard, which is optimized for overclocking.
Casing: GAMEMAX N80 Midi Tower Review, be quiet! Light Base 500 LX Review
Computers: Intel Panther Lake Review - The Efficiency King That Can Game
Cooling: levelplay CL 360 HUD Liquid CPU Cooler Review
Furniture: When the Wagner Alumedic outperforms the Embody from Herman - Review and comparison of a long-term user
Headphones: Sharkoon Skiller SGH40W Wireless Gaming Headset Review - Functionally tailored settings for gamers at a fair price
Input: be quiet! Dark Park Ergo Mouse Review
Motherboards: MSI MAG Pro X870E-P Wifi Motherboard review: Designed for productivity, but not a standout, ASRock X870E Taichi OCF AMD AM5 Motherboard Review
Power: Thermaltake Toughpower PT 1200W 80 PLUS Platinum PSU Review, Cougar GR 1000W ATX v3.1 PSU Review, Lian Li RS1200G 80 PLUS Gold ATX 3.1 Power Supply Review
Video: Reolink E1 Zoom Review: 5MP PTZ Indoor Camera With 3x Optical Zoom
Casing:
NikKTech: GAMEMAX N80 Midi Tower Review
With its wraparound glass and breezy interior, the N80 by GAMEMAX is built to show off hardware while keeping temperatures low. The included fan hub and six ARGB fans maintain steady airflow and space is comfortable enough for most modern components.
TechPowerUp: be quiet! Light Base 500 LX Review
The be quiet! Light Base 500 LX is not just a more compact dual-chamber case when compared to the 600 series, but is designed completely differently from the ground up. It focuses on functionality while bundling four retail-grade ARGB fans at a price that makes it easy to overlook some of the shortcomings.
Computers:
TechPowerUp: Intel Panther Lake Review - The Efficiency King That Can Game
The ASUS Zenbook DUO remains the undisputed king of versatile portable multitasking. The seamless dual-screen design powered by the Core Ultra X9 388H deliver both snappy performance and amazing battery life—a rare feat for this category. Intel's Arc B390 offers the best integrated graphics solution in the segment. With color-accurate OLED displays and a top-tier keyboard, this isn't just a gadget; it’s a serious tool for professionals.
Intel Panther Lake Review - The Efficiency King That Can Game
Cooling:
ThinkComputers: levelplay CL 360 HUD Liquid CPU Cooler Review
Here at ThinkComputers we have taken a look at a lot of new companies over the last year or so, and in this review we are being introduced to another one – levelplay. Their CL 360 HUD all-in-one cooler offers 360mm cooling, ARGB lighting, and a slightly different take on pump housing displays. There is a ton of competition in the AIO realm, from both new and seasoned companies, so levelplay will have to bring their A-Game if they want to stand out from the crowd. That is just a teaser as far as the cooler goes, so let’s jump right into it.
Furniture:
IgorsLAB: When the Wagner Alumedic outperforms the Embody from Herman - Review and comparison of a long-term user
Today, I am testing the Wagner Alumedic Performance in a situation that cannot be constructed, but only experienced.
Headphones:
IgorsLAB: Sharkoon Skiller SGH40W Wireless Gaming Headset Review - Functionally tailored settings for gamers at a fair price
The Sharkoon Skiller SGH40W headset is a prime example of a product category that is often either dismissed outright or superficially praised in tests: affordable wireless models in the $70 range.
Input:
eTeknix: be quiet! Dark Park Ergo Mouse Review
Famous for its high-performance cooling and power supplies, with its relentless focus on near-silent performance, be quiet! has officially entered the peripheral market with the Dark Perk series.
Motherboards:
Tom's Hardware: MSI MAG Pro X870E-P Wifi Motherboard review: Designed for productivity, but not a standout
Ample expansion for productivity and a unique appearance, but otherwise blends in with the crowd.
MSI MAG Pro X870E-P Wifi Motherboard review: Designed for productivity, but not a standout
OCInside.de: ASRock X870E Taichi OCF AMD AM5 Motherboard Review
Today, we are testing a very special motherboard. The new X870E Taichi OC Formula AM5 motherboard from ASRock offers the very best features and has also been tuned for maximum overclocking. For the best signal quality, the motherboard has only 2 DIMM slots, but offers space for up to six M.2 SSDs and has two USB4 ports and Wi-Fi 7. In addition, the X870E Taichi OCF has been optimized for operation on a bench table, which is why it has a number of buttons and functions that are not usually found on motherboards. Our detailed test here at OCinside.de reveals how the X870E Taichi OCF performs in everyday use and what added value the OC features offer!
Power:
Funky Kit: Thermaltake Toughpower PT 1200W 80 PLUS Platinum PSU Review
Today, we’ll be taking a look at the Thermaltake Toughpower PT 1200W 80 PLUS Platinum PSU. When building a high-end PC, the power supply is the foundation everything else relies on. Stability, efficiency, and long-term reliability all start here.
Thermaltake Toughpower PT 1200W 80 PLUS Platinum PSU Review - Funky Kit
Hardware Buster: Cougar GR 1000W ATX v3.1 PSU Review
The Cougar GR series consists of four members with capacities spanning from 650W to 1000W. The two stronger models are Cybenetics certified and also have an ATX v3.1 pass from the same certification body. In today’s review I will evaluate the flagship model.
TweakTown: Lian Li RS1200G 80 PLUS Gold ATX 3.1 Power Supply Review
Lian Li's new RS1200G PSU continues its innovation with a rotating AC power input, aiming for more adaptability than standard PSUs.
Video:
The Guru of 3D: Reolink E1 Zoom Review: 5MP PTZ Indoor Camera With 3x Optical Zoom
Reolink’s E1 Zoom sits in the middle of the company’s E1 indoor lineup and, honestly, it feels like an E1 Pro with one extra trick: a 3x optical zoom. The rest of the package is familiar if you have used modern indoor PTZ cameras—motion alerts, night vision, two-way audio, and multiple ways to save recordings.
Reolink E1 Zoom Review: 5MP PTZ Indoor Camera With 3x Optical Zoom
