Today's reviews roundup highlights a Geekom Mini PC that unexpectedly doubled as an emergency VPN server after the reviewer's main unit died. Gaming sections offer mixed takes on Tomodachi Life while noting that WWE 2K26 delivers strong gameplay despite some major lingering issues. Hardware reviews cover the compact PNY RTX 5080 graphics card and include corrected performance data for modern gaming mice from IgorsLAB. The list wraps up with customizable memory options, a platinum efficiency power supply, and a small NAS system designed for massive storage capacity.
Computers: Geekom A5 Pro Mini PC Review
Gaming: Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream Review – A Joke Worth Repeating, WWE 2K26 review: Close to the best, but it's being held back
Graphics Cards: PNY RTX 5080 Slim OC Review
Input: AULA HERO 68 HE 65% Gaming Keyboard Review, Hator Quasar 3S Ultima 8K and Quasar 3 Ultima 8K - A Review of Modern High-End Gaming Mice (Update), RAWM Leviathan V4 Review
Memory: Corsair Vengeance RGB Custom Lab Cherry Blossom DDR5-6000 C36 2x16GB Review: RAM customization made easy
Power: Enermax Platimax II 1200DF power supply review: Powerful with Platinum level efficiency
Storage: A Tiny NAS With Big Storage: Beelink Me Pro & 22TB WD Red Review
Computers:
KitGuru: Geekom A5 Pro Mini PC Review
The Geekom A5 Pro (2026) is a £520 mini PC designed for everyday desktop computing, housed in an all-aluminium chassis. But sometimes hardware testing doesn't go exactly to plan – so this time around, when my primary home network server suddenly died, this compact machine was drafted into emergency service to act as a VPN server, OPNsense router / firewall. On paper this seemed like a tough challenge, but a month later has it been a success?
Gaming:
Wccftech: Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream Review – A Joke Worth Repeating
Is Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream another successful dose of inspired silliness? Or has the gag worn thin?
Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream Review – A Joke Worth Repeating
Windows Central: WWE 2K26 review: Close to the best, but it's being held back
WWE 2K26 delivers the best gameplay and biggest roster in the WWE 2K series, but there are bigger issues elsewhere.
WWE 2K26 review: Close to the best, but it's being held back | Windows Central
Graphics Cards:
TechPowerUp: PNY RTX 5080 Slim OC Review
The PNY GeForce RTX 5080 Slim OC is the only custom-design dual-slot RTX 5080 on the market, ideal for compact and multi-GPU builds. Despite its slim 40 mm profile, PNY's vapor-chamber cooler with six heatpipes delivers competitive temperatures, and the card ships with a high 2730 MHz factory overclock.
Input:
Funky Kit: AULA HERO 68 HE 65% Gaming Keyboard Review
Today, we'll be taking a look at the AULA HERO 68 HE 65% Gaming Keyboard. The keyboard market has changed a lot over the past few years, especially with the rise of magnetic switch technology. More brands are now focusing on speed, customisation and performance rather than just looks, and that is exactly where the AULA HERO 68 HE 65% Gaming Keyboard fits in. It is designed mainly for gamers who want faster response times and more control over how their keyboard feels, while still keeping a compact and clean setup. With its 65 percent layout, it saves space on your desk but still keeps important keys like the arrows, making it a practical option for both gaming and everyday use.
IgorsLAB: Hator Quasar 3S Ultima 8K and Quasar 3 Ultima 8K - A Review of Modern High-End Gaming Mice (Update)
The previous end-to-end measurement had to be corrected because the mouse was put at a disadvantage by an incorrect debounce setting. Instead of the 0 ms value possible for USB operation with optical, bounce-free switches, the 8 ms default that is common for Bluetooth operation was still active. In addition, we tested two more mice to recheck the contradiction between the two electrically identical models. The new results have already been fully integrated and significantly change the comparison field, so the previous ranking must be reassessed in part.
Hator Quasar 3S Ultima 8K and Quasar 3 Ultima 8K - A Review of Modern High-End Gaming Mice (Update)
TechPowerUp: RAWM Leviathan V4 Review
The ambidextrous 53 g RAWM Leviathan V4 comes with PixArt's PAW3950 sensor, TTC optical switches, and a TTC optical scroll wheel encoder. Owing to Nordic's latest 54 series MCU, up to 150 hours of battery life are cited, and configuration is possible either via application or web driver.
Memory:
Tom's Hardware: Corsair Vengeance RGB Custom Lab Cherry Blossom DDR5-6000 C36 2x16GB Review: RAM customization made easy
You pick a design from the Custom Lab, and Corsair will do the rest.
Power:
Tom's Hardware: Enermax Platimax II 1200DF power supply review: Powerful with Platinum level efficiency
Backed by a mighty 13-year warranty
Enermax Platimax II 1200DF power supply review: Powerful with Platinum level efficiency
Storage:
HotHardware: A Tiny NAS With Big Storage: Beelink Me Pro & 22TB WD Red Review
The Beelink Me Pro NAS is a modular, well-built, small for factor two-bay NAS device with good looks and an excellent feature set.
A Tiny NAS With Big Storage: Beelink Me Pro & 22TB WD Red Review
