Here is a roundup of today's reviews and articles with various computer systems and components, including mini PCs like the CORSAIR AI Workstation 300 and Minix Elite EU715-AI, which offer powerful performance and compact designs. Cooling solutions such as Be Quiet!'s Dark Rock 5 air cooler and MSI's MPG CORELIQUID P13 liquid CPU cooler have also been put to the test for their effectiveness and noise levels. In gaming news, a benchmark review of Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 using AMD's FSR Redstone technology has highlighted the performance capabilities of RDNA 4 hardware. Additionally, storage solutions such as Transcend's MTE206S SSD and AI-powered voice recorders like the UMEVO Note Plus have been reviewed for their features and performance.
Computers: The CORSAIR AI Workstation 300 Review – The Battle of the Mini PCs vs. the Maxi, Minix Elite EU715-AI (Core 7 155H processor) Mini PC review
Cooling: Be Quiet! Dark Rock 5 review - Compact high-end cooling with silent genes and precision requirements, MSI MPG CORELIQUID P13 Liquid CPU Cooler Review
Gaming: Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 AMD FSR 4 Redstone Test - Quick Benchmark Review
Storage: Transcend MTE206S 2TB SSD Review - Transcendent Performance
Other: UMEVO Note Plus - Magnetic AI Voice Recorder Review
Computers:
BabelTechReviews: The CORSAIR AI Workstation 300 Review – The Battle of the Mini PCs vs. the Maxi
CORSAIR sent us the AI Workstation 300, a remarkably compact system that is smaller than a shoebox. Designed primarily for AI/machine learning, it is a powerful system using AMD’s Ryzen AI Max PRO Series processor. Although there is no discrete GPU, a pool of 128GB of shared memory allows up to 96GB to be allocated to the integrated GPU.
The CORSAIR AI Workstation 300 Review – The Battle of the Mini PCs vs. the Maxi
The Guru of 3D: Minix Elite EU715-AI (Core 7 155H processor) Mini PC review
The Minix Elite EU715-AI is marketed as a mini PC capable of running everyday computing tasks—browsing, productivity, and creative workloads—while also handling AI-assisted operations such as local language model inference or image recognition.
Cooling:
IgorsLAB: Be Quiet! Dark Rock 5 review - Compact high-end cooling with silent genes and precision requirements
With the Dark Rock 5, Be Quiet! presents the latest representative of its well-known high-end air cooler series, which is designed to harmonize performance and quietness. The manufacturer promises high cooling reserves combined with very low noise levels, which has been one of the brand’s key features for years. In contrast to the larger Dark Rock Pro 5, the new model is based on a more compact single-tower design, which should appeal to both enthusiasts and silent fans. The following test shows in detail whether the Dark Rock 5 fulfills this claim in practice and how it compares to its direct competitors.
Be Quiet! Dark Rock 5 review - Compact high-end cooling with silent genes and precision requirements
ThinkComputers.org: MSI MPG CORELIQUID P13 Liquid CPU Cooler Review
In this review we are taking a look at one of MSI's latest coolers, the MPG CORELIQUID P13, a 360mm all-in-one liquid cooler. The P13 is loaded up with ARGB fans, an LCD-equipped pump housing, and more, so let's jump right into this review!
MSI MPG CORELIQUID P13 Liquid CPU Cooler Review | ThinkComputers.org
Gaming:
The Guru of 3D: Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 AMD FSR 4 Redstone Test - Quick Benchmark Review
Ray-traced image assists are getting more interesting as AMD and Nvidia push new reconstruction tech, and Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 has become the first real battleground for both approaches. Nvidia’s DLSS Ray Reconstruction has been around for a while. AMD is entering the arena with FSR Redstone’s first feature, Ray Regeneration, which runs exclusively on RDNA 4 hardware.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 AMD FSR 4 Redstone Test - Quick Benchmark Review
Storage:
TweakTown: Transcend MTE206S 2TB SSD Review - Transcendent Performance
Transcend's new MTE206S SSD is its highest-performance PCIe Gen5 offering, capable of delivering over 14GB/s of throughput at a decent price.
Other:
Funky Kit: UMEVO Note Plus - Magnetic AI Voice Recorder Review
The UMEVO Note Plus is a Magnetic AI Voice Recorder featuring HD Noise Reduction & Mobile AI Assistant, offering voice transcription & summary powered by ChatGPT.
UMEVO Note Plus - Magnetic AI Voice Recorder Review - Funky Kit
