Here is a roundup of today's reviews with several computer reviews, including the HP Z2 Mini G1a Workstation and the GEEKOM A9 Max, both of which offer powerful performance and are suitable for professionals and creative tasks. In terms of cooling, two new CPU coolers have been reviewed: the Cooler Master Masterliquid 360 Atmos II and the MSI MPG CORELIQUID P13 360 AIO. New game reviews include Silent Hill f on handheld devices, Hades 2, and FINAL FANTASY TACTICS - The Ivalice Chronicles, with the latter praised for its modernization of a classic strategy game. Finally, several storage device reviews have been released, including portable SSDs from LaCie and KLEVV, as well as a mid-range PCIe 5.0 SSD from SMI.
Computers:
HotHardware: HP Z2 Mini G1a Workstation Review: Petite Power For Professionals
When we reviewed the ASUS ROG Flow z13 gaming tablet, we concluded by hoping for a desktop system with the same Ryzen AI Max+ 395 processor. Well, that's almost exactly what we've got for you today in the form of HP's new Z2 Mini G1a micro-workstation, sporting the nearly identical Ryzen AI PRO Max+ 395. Aside from the additional Ryzen PRO features, this chip is the very same as the one found in the ROG Flow z13 and in the ZBook Ultra G1a that we reviewed last month.
TechPowerUp: GEEKOM A9 Max Review
Powered by AMD’s Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 and Radeon 890M graphics, with support for up to 128 GB of DDR5 memory, the GEEKOM A9 Max easily handles work, creative tasks, and even some AAA gaming. With a solid metal chassis it stands out as one of the stronger mini PCs on the market today.
Cooling:
TweakTown: Cooler Master Masterliquid 360 Atmos II CPU Cooler Review
Back to AIO testing leaves us amazed at the Cooler Master Masterliquid 360 Atmos II, with a ton of features and superb performance.
KitGuru: MSI MPG CORELIQUID P13 360 AIO CPU Cooler Review
The last time we reviewed an MSI AIO CPU cooler we were impressed by the thermal performance and value for money, but that was a budget AIO with basic RGB lighting and a clever universal mounting bracket. This time MSI is back with a premium LCD-clad AIO with hidden cables and a glass top cover for enhanced aesthetics, but can it still produce high-end thermal performance and offer value for money like its predecessor? Let's find out.
Gaming:
TechPowerUp: Silent Hill f Handheld Performance Review
After Silent Hill 2 Remake released last year, it’s now time for the first new entry in the Silent Hill franchise in 13 years. Silent Hill f takes place in mid-20th century Japan and follows Hinako Shimizu, a student who must escape the deadly fog that has swallowed her town. Check how the game runs on the Steam Deck, ASUS ROG Ally X, and ASUS ROG Ally with SteamOS in our handheld performance review.
Wccftech: Hades 2 Review - Supergiant Guide Us
Check out our review of Supergiant's first-ever sequel, Hades 2, and see if the follow-up to the beloved Hades hits its mark.
Wccftech: FINAL FANTASY TACTICS - The Ivalice Chronicles Review - Classic Strategy, Modern Upgrades
FINAL FANTASY TACTICS - The Ivalice Chronicles is an amazing modernization of one of the best tactical roleplaying games ever made.
FINAL FANTASY TACTICS - The Ivalice Chronicles Review - Classic Strategy, Modern Upgrades
Input:
Tom's Hardware: Raspberry Pi 500+ Review: RGB clicky keys and NVMe storage, but with a $200 price tag
An expensive slice of Pi
Raspberry Pi 500+ Review: RGB clicky keys and NVMe storage, but with a $200 price tag
Storage:
PC Perspective: LaCie Rugged SSD4 Portable SSD Review - A Sensible USB4 Option
There’s a new orange-bumpered option from LaCie, and it is a portable SSD with the potential to fully saturate your system’s USB4 connection. Sure, it’s backwards compatible with all USB interfaces, but if you want to see speeds of up to 4000 MB/s you will need that 40 Gbps connection.
LaCie Rugged SSD4 Portable SSD Review - A Sensible USB4 Option - PC Perspective
Funky Kit: KLEVV CRAS C925G 2TB NVMe M.2 PCIe 4.0 SSD Review
After nearly a year, KLEVV refreshed some of its SSDs from the CRAS series, introducing improvements to already impressive products. One of the refreshed SSDs is the CRAS C925G, which we present in this article. The non-G version was reviewed about a year ago and received our recommendation.
KLEVV CRAS C925G 2TB NVMe M.2 PCIe 4.0 SSD Review - Funky Kit
Tom's Hardware: SMI SM2504XT ES 2TB SSD Review: A Mid-Range PCIe 5.0 Challenger
A next-gen drive that feels like it
SMI SM2504XT ES 2TB SSD Review: A Mid-Range PCIe 5.0 Challenger
