Today's reviews roundup covers a bunch of new PC parts that should get any builder excited. The FSP M580 case catches your eye with its curved glass panels, and folks are already saying the Intel Core Ultra 5 needs to drop in price before you buy it. You can also grab some details on PNYs slim RTX 5080 card plus a super light wireless mouse that pushes a crazy fast polling rate. Rounding things out are two fresh Z890 motherboards that pack all the modern features without breaking the bank.
Casing: FSP M580 Review
CPUs: Intel Core Ultra 5 225 review: Arrow Lake’s forgotten CPU needs a price cut
Graphics Cards: PNY GeForce RTX 5080 Slim OC Review - A Compact 4K Powerhouse
Input: SteelSeries Aerox 3 Wireless Gen 2 Ghost Review, lightweight wireless mouse with 4K polling and transparent shell, Epomaker TH80 V2 PRO Mechanical Keyboard Review
Motherboards: GIGABYTE Z890 AORUS Elite WiFi7 Plus Motherboard Review - Right in the sweet spot, ASRock Phantom Gaming Z890 Lightning Wi-Fi Review
Casing:
APH Networks: FSP M580 Review
In many ways, I am quite blessed to live in Canada, especially with all the things that we have readily accessible. However, one thing that is sorely lacking in Canada, and North America in general, is a reliable and fast train system that connects the country from coast to coast. While Canada does have trains like VIA Rail for cross-country travel and LRT or subways within a city, the international options seem much better in many ways. This includes the ease of payment options, the frequency of trains, and the riding experience. There are infrastructure and climate differences between Canada and countries like Japan or those in Europe, but I would want something better within the city. This would reduce the reliance on single-family vehicles and free up roads for when it is needed. I am sure this is a simplistic view and there are other factors to consider, but I wish we had other options for transportation. In general, most people prefer having options, unless you suffer from analysis paralysis. Thankfully, the computer case market is rife with choices, with options and variances to fit most people's desires. This can be differences in design, colors, or features. Today, we have yet another one in the FSP M580. Its biggest eye-catcher is the curved glass on the front and side, but what else does this chassis bring? Will it impress us in other ways? Let us read on to find out!
CPUs:
Tom's Hardware: Intel Core Ultra 5 225 review: Arrow Lake’s forgotten CPU needs a price cut
Arrow Lake Refresh isn’t pushing down prices the way it should.
Intel Core Ultra 5 225 review: Arrow Lake’s forgotten CPU needs a price cut
Graphics Cards:
TweakTown: PNY GeForce RTX 5080 Slim OC Review - A Compact 4K Powerhouse
PNY's compact and slim GeForce RTX 5080 graphics card pairs NVIDIA's custom and impressive Founders Edition with overclocked performance.
Input:
IgorsLAB: SteelSeries Aerox 3 Wireless Gen 2 Ghost Review, lightweight wireless mouse with 4K polling and transparent shell
With the Aerox 3 Wireless Gen 2 Ghost, SteelSeries introduces a lightweight wireless gaming mouse in a transparent Ghost design that is positioned technically above all through a high polling rate, low weight, and flexible wireless connectivity. The model relies on a 4,000 Hz polling rate via the supplied USB-C wireless dongle and is therefore intended to transmit position data to the system significantly more frequently than classic 1,000 Hz mice. For everyday use and mobile operation, Bluetooth 5.0 is additionally available, so the mouse is not exclusively dependent on the gaming dongle.
Hardware Buster: Epomaker TH80 V2 PRO Mechanical Keyboard Review
Most budget 75% keyboards play it safe — the Epomaker TH80 V2 PRO does the exact opposite, packing features that normally don’t belong anywhere near this price range.
Motherboards:
TweakTown: GIGABYTE Z890 AORUS Elite WiFi7 Plus Motherboard Review - Right in the sweet spot
A solid mid-range board that offers all the key features at a competitive price, but discounted first-generation Z890 boards still command attention.
TechPowerUp: ASRock Phantom Gaming Z890 Lightning Wi-Fi Review
Prices for many LGA1851 motherboards are in freefall and with a price of well below $200 this option from ASRock for Intel's Z890 chipset could be the perfect partner to the impressive Core Ultra 7 270K Plus.
