Here is a roundup of today's reviews and articles around the internet with a number of hardware reviews. TechPowerUp has published several reviews on various products, including computer cases, mini-PCs, and displays. The Cougar CFV235 Mesh Vision case stands out for its unique design and attention to detail, while the Beelink EQi13 Pro offers quick performance in a compact chassis. In the gaming sector, Metroid Prime 4: Beyond has finally been released after years of development delays, and the LG UltraGear GX7 OLED gaming monitor is designed for competitive gamers. Additionally, several SSD reviews have been published, including the Corsair MP700 Pro XT, which achieves record-breaking energy efficiency, and the Crucial T710 M.2 PCIe 5.0 NVMe SSD, which aims to exploit the PCIe 5.0 x4 interface.
Casing: Cougar CFV235 Mesh Vision Review
Computers: Beelink EQi13 Pro Review, Lenovo Yoga 9i 2-in-1 Aura Edition (14, Gen 10) Review - Solid, Beautiful, Efficient, MINISFORUM M1 Pro Review
Cooling: Einarex Vertex 360 Review
Displays: Philips Evnia 27″ 27M2N5901A Dual Frame Fast IPS Monitor Review, LG UltraGear GX7 Gaming Monitor Review - 1440p 480Hz OLED for $999
Gaming: Metroid Prime 4: Beyond Review – Scanning Wider Horizons, ROUTINE Review – Lunar Isolation
Graphics Cards: PowerColor Radeon RX 9070 XT Reva Review
Input: G-Wolves Fenrir Asym 8K Review
Motherboards: CPS RT500 TC ARGB BK Air Cooler Review
Storage: Crucial T710 2TB M.2 PCIe 5.0 NVMe SSD Review, ADATA XPG Mars 980 Blade 2TB SSD Review, Corsair MP700 Pro XT 2 TB Review, Ugreen NASync DH2300 Review
Other: Arozzi Vernazza XL Supersoft Review - As comfy as plushy toy
Casing:
TechPowerUp: Cougar CFV235 Mesh Vision Review
The Cougar CFV235 is a unique looking chassis that breaks the mold of the classic mid-tower by physically separating the PSU and storage from the rest of the system. Cougar did not stop there, making sure that everything still feels functional with lots of attention to detail.
Computers:
TechPowerUp: Beelink EQi13 Pro Review
The Beelink EQi13 Pro offers quick everyday performance in a clean and compact aluminum chassis. Its built-in power supply helps cut down on desk clutter, though the interior layout makes upgrades tricky. The Intel UHD iGPU model isn't meant for gaming, but if you want a quiet, capable Mini-PC for work, streaming, and general use, it delivers.
TechPowerUp: Lenovo Yoga 9i 2-in-1 Aura Edition (14, Gen 10) Review - Solid, Beautiful, Efficient
The Lenovo Yoga 9i 2-in-1 Aura Edition (14, Gen 10) is one of the best 2-in-1 machines on the market right now. It features a jaw-dropping OLED with vivid colors, great comfort even during max CPU loads, impressive iGPU performance, superb processor efficiency, and capable input devices.
Lenovo Yoga 9i 2-in-1 Aura Edition (14, Gen 10) Review - Solid, Beautiful, Efficient
TechPowerUp: MINISFORUM M1 Pro Review
The compact MINISFORUM M1 Pro brings serious desktop performance to the palm of your hand. With Intel’s latest Core Ultra chip, dual USB4 ports, and even an OCuLink connection for external GPUs, it’s one of the most capable and expandable Mini-PCs that we’ve tested.
Cooling:
TechPowerUp: Einarex Vertex 360 Review
Einarex aims to make its mark in the PC cooling world with the Vertex 360, a cooler that pairs solid thermal performance with a bold, distinctive look. With ARGB fans and a striking infinity-mirror pump design, it stands out as an appealing choice for builders who want something fresh and eye-catching without stretching their budget.
Displays:
eTeknix: Philips Evnia 27″ 27M2N5901A Dual Frame Fast IPS Monitor Review
Philips, through its enthusiast-focused Evnia sub-brand, has recently introduced the 27M2N5901A, a 27-inch monitor expertly engineered for the discerning PC enthusiast and gamer.
Philips Evnia 27″ 27M2N5901A Dual Frame Fast IPS Monitor Review
TweakTown: LG UltraGear GX7 Gaming Monitor Review - 1440p 480Hz OLED for $999
The LG UltraGear GX7 is an OLED gaming monitor designed for competitive gamers looking to push the absolute limits of their favorite titles.
Gaming:
Wccftech: Metroid Prime 4: Beyond Review – Scanning Wider Horizons
The journey to get here has been as long, challenging, and convoluted as many of Samus Aran’s own adventures. The last original release in the Metroid Prime series came out over 18 years ago, with the fourth entry in the series being announced in 2017 when the Switch was in its infancy. A complete development reboot, which saw original series creators Retro Studios taking back control of the project, followed, and numerous delays got stacked on top of that, so it’s honestly hard to believe Metroid Prime 4: Beyond launches this week. No, really. It’s happening.
Wccftech: ROUTINE Review – Lunar Isolation
ROUTINE has been a long time coming. Not that I would have known, or at least realized. Watching old trailers from its 2012 reveal didn't help me remember whether I had seen the trailer at the time (at first). In the decade-plus since Lunar Software put out its first trailers, I had entirely forgotten about them and ROUTINE's development when I started playing through this new-old horror game.
Graphics Cards:
TechPowerUp: PowerColor Radeon RX 9070 XT Reva Review
The PowerColor RX 9070 XT Reva is the company's latest character-driven GPU model. In our testing, it delivered impressively low noise levels, making it the quietest RX 9070 XT we've ever reviewed. It also includes a small factory overclock, dual BIOS, and RGB lighting with a dedicated off switch.
Input:
TechPowerUp: G-Wolves Fenrir Asym 8K Review
Alongside the Fenrir Max 8K, G-Wolves also offers the Fenrir Asym 8K, which too is designed for fingertip grip, but is more ergonomically shaped. At a weight of 21 g, the Fenrir Max Asym comes with PixArt's PAW3950 sensor, Huano main button switches, and 8000 Hz wireless polling, configurable through a web driver.
Motherboards:
EnosTech.com: CPS RT500 TC ARGB BK Air Cooler Review
I have been too busy testing liquid coolers that I almost forgot that air coolers exist! Well, pun intended. CPS, aka PCCOOLER, has sent us their value-oriented, entry-level air cooler named RT500 TC ARGB. Quite a long and strange name it is! This cooler is available in non-RGB but with a digital display on top, hence named RT500 Digital.
Storage:
OCInside.de: Crucial T710 2TB M.2 PCIe 5.0 NVMe SSD Review
Uncompromising performance! Today at OCinside.de, we are testing the T710 2TB from Crucial, a NVMe SSD that has been designed exclusively for maximum performance. With the fastest controller, its own 9th generation TLC 3D NAND, and DDR4 cache, Crucial is attempting to fully exploit the PCIe 5.0 x4 interface and climb to the top of the SSD throne. Our following review reveals whether it succeeds.
KitGuru: ADATA XPG Mars 980 Blade 2TB SSD Review
The latest Gen 5 SSD from ADATA sits under the company's XPG gaming brand. The XPG Mars 980 Blade is ADATA's second generation of Gen 5 drives, offering speeds of up to 14,000MB/s for reads and 13,000MB/s for writes. We review the 2TB model priced at just under £200 here in the UK.
TechPowerUp: Corsair MP700 Pro XT 2 TB Review
The Corsair MP700 Pro XT is built using the new Phison E28 controller. It achieves record-breaking energy-efficiency that brings the drive down to Gen 4 power levels, which means it can operate without a large heatsink. Real-life performance is also outstanding, making it the fastest SSD we ever tested.
TechPowerUp: Ugreen NASync DH2300 Review
The DH2300 is the first two-bay NAS we've tested since 2022, and Ugreen's first low-cost NAS built around an 8-core Arm chip from Rockchip. It's the most power efficient NAS we've tested, and can stream high definition HDR content too, but how does it stack up in terms of performance?
Other:
TechPowerUp: Arozzi Vernazza XL Supersoft Review - As comfy as plushy toy
Looking for a comfort-focused chair with materials so good you might just fall in love with them? That’s exactly what the Arozzi Vernazza XL Supersoft promises. This gaming chair aims to deliver a completely new level of softness and everyday comfort — and it does so at a surprisingly reasonable price. The question is: what’s the catch?
Arozzi Vernazza XL Supersoft Review - As comfy as plushy toy
