Here is a roundup of today's reviews and articles from various tech websites highlighting new products in the gaming and computing industries. The Lenovo Legion LOQ 15 laptop offers excellent gaming performance but falls short on storage and RAM, according to Tom's Hardware. Meanwhile, the Chizha Mount Ling dock for Valve's Steam Deck handheld console makes it a more powerful platform, and Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake is praised as a definitive way to play classic JRPGs. Other reviewed products include budget headphones (Sharkoon Skiller SGH10), gaming motherboards (ASUS ROG STRIX X870E-E Gaming WIFI), power supplies (Seasonic PRIME SSR-1600TR2), speakers (Creative Pebble Nova Premium 2.0), and storage solutions (UGREEN NASync DH2300).
Computers: Lenovo Legion LOQ 15 review: Solid gaming performance, but needs more RAM and storage
Gaming: Steam Deck Chizha Mount Ling Dock Review – The ‘Must-Have’ Accessory That Makes Valve’s Handheld Even More Powerful, Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake Is the Definitive Way to Play the Classics
Headphones: Sharkoon Skiller SGH10 Review
Motherboards: ASUS ROG STRIX X870E-E Gaming WIFI Motherboard Review
Power: Seasonic PRIME SSR-1600TR2 Power Supply Noctua Edition Review
Speakers: Creative Pebble Nova Premium 2.0 USB-C Speakers With Coaxial Drivers Review
Storage: UGREEN NASync DH2300 review: an ultra low-powered personal cloud and streamer NAS, Silicon Motion SM2504 XT Engineering Sample Review - Record Efficiency
Computers:
Tom's Hardware: Lenovo Legion LOQ 15 review: Solid gaming performance, but needs more RAM and storage
The Legion LOQ 15 offers excellent gaming performance in this class, but comes up short on storage and RAM
Lenovo Legion LOQ 15 review: Solid gaming performance, but needs more RAM and storage
Gaming:
Wccftech: Steam Deck Chizha Mount Ling Dock Review – The ‘Must-Have’ Accessory That Makes Valve’s Handheld Even More Powerful
Here's a review of the Chiza Mount Ling dock dedicated towards Valve's Steam Deck, and it really makes the handheld a powerful platform.
Wccftech: Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake Is the Definitive Way to Play the Classics
Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake includes the definitive versions of the first two entries in the series that defined the JRPG genre.
Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake Is the Definitive Way to Play the Classics
Headphones:
KitGuru: Sharkoon Skiller SGH10 Review
A gaming headset for under €20 in 2025 – surely it's too good to be true? Sharkoon thinks not, with their new entry-level Skiller SGH10 priced at €19.99. Promising optimised audio, a comfortable fit, and easy everyday use, the big question is: is this a hidden bargain, or just another budget bin throwaway? We find out today…
Motherboards:
ThinkComputers.org: ASUS ROG STRIX X870E-E Gaming WIFI Motherboard Review
Today we are taking a look at the ASUS ROG STRIX X870E-E Gaming WIFI which makes use of a 18+2+2 power phase design, five total M.2 slots (3 of which are Gen5), USB4 connectivity, 13 rear USB ports, WiFi 7 and so much more! Is this the motherboard you need for your next Ryzen build? Read on as we find out!
ASUS ROG STRIX X870E-E Gaming WIFI Motherboard Review | ThinkComputers.org
Power:
eTeknix: Seasonic PRIME SSR-1600TR2 Power Supply Noctua Edition Review
The Seasonic PRIME TX-1600 Noctua Edition is the ultimate expression of collaboration between two industry titans, Seasonic and Noctua, specifically targeting the high-end PC enthusiast and serious gamer market, as well as those with a fat wallet, as this is the final boss of enthusiast PSU design. This power supply unit (PSU) is designed for use in the most power-hungry, flagship gaming and workstation systems, requiring an uncompromising 1600W output while simultaneously demanding near-silent operation. For those with the absolute best hardware, and even multi-GPU systems. It's built on Seasonic’s award-winning 80 PLUS Titanium certified platform.
Seasonic PRIME SSR-1600TR2 Power Supply Noctua Edition Review
Speakers:
NikKTech: Creative Pebble Nova Premium 2.0 USB-C Speakers With Coaxial Drivers Review
What happens when bold design meets precision sound? The Creative Pebble Nova brings coaxial drivers, customizable RGB glow, and a futuristic silhouette to your desktop setup.
Creative Pebble Nova Premium 2.0 USB-C Speakers With Coaxial Drivers Review
Storage:
Neowin: UGREEN NASync DH2300 review: an ultra low-powered personal cloud and streamer NAS
UGREEN is relatively new to the NAS game, offering a full range of their NASync series at the beginning of 2024 at CES. Despite this, it seems to have made quite a splash with home lab and small business users, securing $6.6 million in funding on Kickstarter from over 13,000 backers. We already reviewed the 6-bay NASync DXP6800 Pro model back in August, giving it high marks, and now it is back with the entry-level NASync DH2300.
TechPowerUp: Silicon Motion SM2504 XT Engineering Sample Review - Record Efficiency
We take a closer look at Silicon Motion's upcoming SM2504 PCIe 5.0 NVMe controller. Its energy efficiency sets a new record, meaning not only lower power consumption but also reduced heat output. Performance is excellent as well, surpassing its direct competitor, the Phison E31T.
Silicon Motion SM2504 XT Engineering Sample Review - Record Efficiency
