Today's hardware roundup features a Beelink SER10 Max mini PC configured for Windows and Ubuntu dual-booting, alongside an ASRock Challenger 360 Digital liquid cooler that pairs solid thermals with an affordable price tag. Gamers can choose between a dual-refresh-rate 27-inch monitor that toggles between 4K at 160 Hz and Full HD at 320 Hz, or test the Corsair Nightsword V2 wireless mouse with its built-in Stream Deck button. Memory upgrades take center stage with G.SKILL testing DDR5-8000 speeds on AMD Ryzen Zen 5 platforms, while the Gigabyte B850 AORUS Elite X3D motherboard offers solid power delivery for around two hundred dollars. PC builders looking to expand portable storage will find the Sandisk Optimus GX 7100M 2TB drive stands out as the top pick for Steam Deck upgrades.
Computers: Beelink SER10 Max Mini PC review: Gorgon Point comes ready to dual-boot Windows and Ubuntu
Cooling: ASRock Challenger 360 Digital Review
Displays: Amzfast AMZG27F6U 160/320 Hz Gaming Monitor Review
Input: CORSAIR NIGHTSWORD V2 WIRELESS Mouse Review, Corsair Nightsword V2 Wireless SD Mouse Review
Memory: G.SKILL Trident Z5 Neo RGB DDR5 8000MT/s EXPO Memory Review - Is DDR5-8000 Worth It on AMD Ryzen?
Motherboards: Gigabyte B850 AORUS Elite X3D Motherboard Review - ELITE With More Features Around $200
Storage: Sandisk Optimus GX 7100M 2TB SSD review: The best 2230 drive you can buy for the Steam Deck
Computers:
Tom's Hardware: Beelink SER10 Max Mini PC review: Gorgon Point comes ready to dual-boot Windows and Ubuntu
A dual-booted Windows and Linux system
Beelink SER10 Max Mini PC review: Gorgon Point comes ready to dual-boot Windows and Ubuntu
Cooling:
TechPowerUp: ASRock Challenger 360 Digital Review
ASRock hits a home run with the Challenger 360 Digital. Delivering excellent performance and value, it also comes feature-packed. With a segment LED display, ARGB lighting, daisy-chained fans, zero-RPM mode, and a six-year warranty. Meaning there's plenty to like considering the affordable price.
Displays:
The Guru of 3D: Amzfast AMZG27F6U 160/320 Hz Gaming Monitor Review
The AMZFAST AMZG27F6U is a 27-inch dual-mode gaming monitor aimed at users who want both high-resolution gaming and competitive esports performance in a single display. Its headline feature is the ability to switch between 3840 × 2160 (4K) at up to 160 Hz and 1920 × 1080 (Full HD) at up to 320 Hz.
Input:
Funky Kit: CORSAIR NIGHTSWORD V2 WIRELESS Mouse Review
You can buy the previous model – WIRED version from Amazon: Today, we’ll be taking a look at the CORSAIR NIGHTSWORD V2 WIRELESS Mouse. The CORSAIR NIGHTSWORD v2 Wireless enters the gaming mouse market aiming to blend high-end performance with deeper levels of control and customization.
KitGuru: Corsair Nightsword V2 Wireless SD Mouse Review
The Corsair Nightsword V2 Wireless SD enters the market at £119, attempting to bridge the gap between an ergonomic gaming mouse and a productivity powerhouse. Its standout feature is a dedicated Stream Deck button that summons a virtual Stream Deck directly to your screen, allowing for endless macro customization. But does cramming streamer-focused software features into a heavy, ergonomic shell make for a compelling daily driver, or does it compromise the fundamental gaming experience?
Memory:
The FPS Review: G.SKILL Trident Z5 Neo RGB DDR5 8000MT/s EXPO Memory Review - Is DDR5-8000 Worth It on AMD Ryzen?
Does upgrading to DDR5-8000 make a difference on AMD Ryzen Zen 5 CPUs? We test it compared to DDR5-6000, and SPD 4800, as well as 8200, synthetic & gaming.
G.SKILL Trident Z5 Neo RGB DDR5 8000MT/s EXPO Memory Review - Is DDR5-8000 Worth It on AMD Ryzen?
Motherboards:
Wccftech: Gigabyte B850 AORUS Elite X3D Motherboard Review - ELITE With More Features Around $200
Explore the Gigabyte B850 AORUS ELITE X3D motherboard with a 16+2+2 VRM design, support for DDR5-8200 MT/s, and priced around $200.
Gigabyte B850 AORUS Elite X3D Motherboard Review - ELITE With More Features Around $200
Storage:
Tom's Hardware: Sandisk Optimus GX 7100M 2TB SSD review: The best 2230 drive you can buy for the Steam Deck
The Handheld Storage Upgrade to Beat
Sandisk Optimus GX 7100M 2TB SSD review: The best 2230 drive you can buy for the Steam Deck
