Here is a roundup of today's reviews and articles:
Casing: NZXT H9 Flow RGB+ Review
Computers: Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 15AHP10 Review - The Imperfect Daily Driver with a Powerful CPU
Cooling: Alphacool Core 4000RPM 120mm Fan Review - Affordable Speed Demon
Graphics Cards: MSI GeForce RTX 5080 Expert OC Review, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 GPU Review: Blackwell At Just $299 [Updated], ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 Noctua OC Edition review
Input: FORCE GC300 WIRELESS Controller Review
Software: Linux Mint 22.1 Xia Cinnamon review - Reasonable, rounded
Storage: TeamGroup X2 MAX 2TB Portable SSD Review - Blazing Fast Speeds On a USB Stick, ADATA SC740 1TB External SSD Storage Review
Casing:
OCInside.de: NZXT H9 Flow RGB+ Review
Spacious 2-chamber PC case from NZXT! Today we are testing the NZXT H9 Flow RGB+ in white on OCinside.de! The case aims to set new standards with its good airflow and dual chamber system, and we’re testing it with a stylish PC setup. Of course, we also show the lighting effects in a video on the OCinside YouTube Channel.
Computers:
TechPowerUp: Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 15AHP10 Review - The Imperfect Daily Driver with a Powerful CPU
The IdeaPad Slim 3 is an inexpensive daily driver with a powerful CPU. Sounds like a great deal, but some details keep it from perfection. However, with a balanced and versatile design, it still does the job for home or office usage.
Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 15AHP10 Review - The Imperfect Daily Driver with a Powerful CPU
Cooling:
Hardware Busters: Alphacool Core 4000RPM 120mm Fan Review - Affordable Speed Demon
The Alphacool Core 4000RPM can spin at up to 4000 RPM and its price is a bit 10 euros/dollars, making it a hell of a deal for anyone wanting a strong fan. If you want to read the full performance details, read the review!
Alphacool Core 4000RPM 120mm Fan Review - Affordable Speed Demon - Hardware Busters
Graphics Cards:
TechPowerUp: MSI GeForce RTX 5080 Expert OC Review
MSI’s GeForce RTX 5080 Expert OC is a custom-design, factory-overclocked model built with a sleek all-metal cooler shroud and backplate, reminiscent of NVIDIA’s Founders Edition. Its through-flow cooling achieves good temperatures with solid noise levels, at reasonable cost.
HotHardware: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 GPU Review: Blackwell At Just $299 [Updated]
The mainstream GeForce RTX 5060 brings NVIDIA's latest Blackwell GPU architecture down to a $300 price point and targets mainstream 1080p gamers
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 GPU Review: Blackwell At Just $299 [Updated]
The Guru of 3D: ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 Noctua OC Edition review
If you’re considering a high-end GPU that balances thermal performance with quiet operation, the ASUS Noctua GeForce RTX 5080 might catch your eye.
Input:
eTeknix: FORCE GC300 WIRELESS Controller Review
There's a lot of demand for a quality gaming controller, and while Xbox and PlayStation certainly have the bulk of the market, there are some really competitive options from other brands, such as MSI! With their new FORCE GC300 WIRELESS engineered for gamers who demand accuracy and comfort, they certainly have a strong contender. This controller integrates advanced features, such as 2-level Hall effect triggers that provide more precise control and improved reliability. This is complemented by two strategically placed rear buttons, which are fully programmable to give you even more options for how you play your favourite titles.
Software:
Dedoimedo: Linux Mint 22.1 Xia Cinnamon review - Reasonable, rounded
Detailed, thorough review of Linux Mint 22.1 Xia Cinnamon edition, tested in a dual-boot Windows-Linux setup on a laptop with AMD processor and integrated graphics and NVMe storage, covering live session, installation and post-install usage, including look and feel, customization, desktop scaling and fonts clarity, ergonomics, software management and updates, Flatpak configuration, everyday use, applications, performance, responsiveness with and without animations, boot speed, Samba sharing speed, hardware compatibility, battery life, various problems and niggles, and more
Storage:
Wccftech: TeamGroup X2 MAX 2TB Portable SSD Review - Blazing Fast Speeds On a USB Stick
Here's a review of TeamGroup's X2 MAX Portable SSD, which offers amazing speeds with great portability as well.
TeamGroup X2 MAX 2TB Portable SSD Review - Blazing Fast Speeds On a USB Stick
The FPS Review: ADATA SC740 1TB External SSD Storage Review
The ADATA SC740 1TB External SSD drive has an integrated Type-C cable that folds, 1.22m MIL-STD drop resistance, and performs twice as fast as it should.
