Here is a roundup of today's reviews and articles with reviews for various components, including cooling systems, monitors, and gaming mice. The Montech NX400 CPU air cooler was reviewed by KitGuru, with a be quiet! Pure Rock 3 included for comparison, while TweakTown reviewed the ASRock Phantom Gaming PG27FFX2A gaming monitor at a fast 520 Hz refresh rate. BabelTechReviews looked at two games: Whimside, a cozy and minimalist game, and Deep Sleep: Labyrinth of the Forsaken, a psychological horror series with eerie atmosphere and cryptic storytelling. Other reviews included performance benchmarks for Borderlands 4 on various GPUs by TechPowerUp, as well as reviews of mesh routers, network interface cards, power supplies, and portable projectors.
Cooling: Montech NX400 / NX400 ARGB CPU Air Cooler Review
Displays: ASRock Phantom Gaming PG27FFX2A Gaming Monitor Review - 1080p at 520Hz for $300
Gaming: Whimside Review – A Pocket-Sized Cozy World on Your Desktop, Deep Sleep: Labyrinth of the Forsaken Review – Horror in the Half-Light, Borderlands 4 Performance Benchmark Review - 30+ GPUs Tested
Input: Monka Prime G997W Tri-Mode Gaming Mouse Review
Networking: Netgear Orbi 370 Wi-Fi 7 mesh router review: Dual-band Wi-Fi 7 hardware finally makes Orbi affordable, QNAP QXG-25G2SF-CX6 25GbE NVIDIA ConnectX-6 Lx NIC Mini-Review
Power: Micronics Wizmax G 1000W ATX v3.1 PSU Review
Video: Aurzen ZIP Tri-Fold Portable Projector Review
Cooling:
KitGuru: Montech NX400 / NX400 ARGB CPU Air Cooler Review
At KitGuru we often focus on top-of-the-range and expensive gaming hardware, but it's always good to have a reality check by looking at something more affordable. Today we review one of the most budget-friendly bits of hardware you can buy – a small four-heatpipe, single-fan CPU air cooler that costs under £20! The Montech NX400 is aimed at users with low-power CPUs, so let's check out its performance on the AMD Ryzen 7 7700 65W CPU and throw in a be quiet! Pure Rock 3 for comparison.
Displays:
TweakTown: ASRock Phantom Gaming PG27FFX2A Gaming Monitor Review - 1080p at 520Hz for $300
The ASRock Phantom Gaming PG27FFX2A is a gaming monitor designed entirely for competitive gamers, with a blisteringly fast 520Hz refresh rate.
Gaming:
BabelTechReviews: Whimside Review – A Pocket-Sized Cozy World on Your Desktop
Whimside, from indie duo Toadzillart and Tadpoly, is less a traditional game and more a passive desktop experience. It’s a non-intrusive application designed to run quietly in the background, offering players a minimalist collection and decoration simulator. While it positions itself as a “cozy, whimsical companion,” it’s crucial to evaluate it not on charm alone, but on its substance as a paid piece of software. It offers a low-stress, low-stakes diversion, but its core mechanics may prove too shallow for many players.
BabelTechReviews: Deep Sleep: Labyrinth of the Forsaken Review – Horror in the Half-Light
Deep Sleep: Labyrinth of the Forsaken marks the long-awaited return of scriptwelder, the indie developer behind the cult-classic Deep Sleep series. Known for eerie atmosphere, cryptic storytelling, and haunting imagery, the series has built a reputation for psychological horror that burrows under your skin.
Deep Sleep: Labyrinth of the Forsaken Review – Horror in the Half-Light
TechPowerUp: Borderlands 4 Performance Benchmark Review - 30+ GPUs Tested
Borderlands 4 brings major improvements to gameplay, gunplay and character progression, while finally delivering a true open-world experience. Hardware requirements are steep, though. In our performance review, we examine its graphical fidelity, VRAM usage, and how well it runs on a variety of modern GPUs.
Borderlands 4 Performance Benchmark Review - 30+ GPUs Tested
Input:
eTeknix: Monka Prime G997W Tri-Mode Gaming Mouse Review
Marvo is a brand that has been gaining traction within the PC and gaming community, and with their more premium gaming lineup, 'Monka', they have their latest gaming mouse, the Prime G997W wireless. They aim to deliver a product that combines high-end performance with an accessible design and the affordable prices we've come to expect from Marvo. This mouse is engineered for gamers who demand precision and speed. While Marvo has a history of extremely affordable budget products, 2025 has seen them push hard into the more premium and competitive parts of the market.
Networking:
Tom's Hardware: Netgear Orbi 370 Wi-Fi 7 mesh router review: Dual-band Wi-Fi 7 hardware finally makes Orbi affordable
Netgear has finally listened to the calls to produce a cheaper Wi-Fi 7 Orbi.
ServeTheHome: QNAP QXG-25G2SF-CX6 25GbE NVIDIA ConnectX-6 Lx NIC Mini-Review
In our QNAP QXG-25G2SF-CX6 review, we see how this NVIDIA ConnectX-6 Lx 25GbE NIC performs and what makes it different
QNAP QXG-25G2SF-CX6 25GbE NVIDIA ConnectX-6 Lx NIC Mini-Review
Power:
Hardware Busters: Micronics Wizmax G 1000W ATX v3.1 PSU Review
The Micronics Wizmax G 1000W is a worthy entry in the corresponding wattage category. If you want to know more about this PSU, read the review to get more details.
Micronics Wizmax G 1000W ATX v3.1 PSU Review - Hardware Busters
Video:
Neoseeker: Aurzen ZIP Tri-Fold Portable Projector Review
The Aurzen ZIP is an ultra-compact Tri-fold portable projector designed for travel, weighing just 280g (9.88oz) and measuring 84x75x26mm (3.3x3.1x1in). The ZIP is a 100 lumen, 720p DLP projector with automatic horizontal keystone correction, and a 5000 mAh battery. The USB-C port is for charging only, but the ZIP does feature wireless connection. The ZIP supports Android, Windows, and Apple iOS and macOS platforms, and is designed to mirror your device's screen. It can also be paired with the Aurzen CastPlay Wireless HDMI Dongle (sold separately), which allows for streaming DRM-protected apps including Netflix and Disney+ at ranges up to 100ft away. For audio you'll rely on the dual 1W speakers, or you can use Bluetooth to connect an external speaker.
