Here is a roundup of today's reviews and articles, covering various PC-related topics such as cases, laptops, thermal paste, monitors, input devices, motherboards, networking equipment, and storage solutions. The InWin Prism case has been reviewed by ThinkComputers, which found that the white version replaces a mirror-like panel with a clear white one while keeping the same design and ARGB fans. Other notable reviews include HotHardware's look at the Alienware 16 & 18 Area-51 laptops, which feature a unique industrial and classic sci-fi aesthetic, and KitGuru's review of the Gigabyte MO27Q2 QD-OLED monitor, which offers a 1440p/240Hz display for £500. Additionally, several reviews have been published on storage solutions, including the PNY CS3250 2TB SSD and Kingston Fury Renegade G5 4TB NVMe SSD.
Casing: InWin Prism (White) Case Review
Computers: Alienware 16 & 18 Area-51 Laptops Review: Benchmark-Crushing Gaming Beasts
Cooling: Nuomi Chemical SY-166 Thermal Paste Review - Cheap Poser or really cheap Alternative?
Displays: Gigabyte MO27Q2 Review (1440p/240Hz QD-OLED)
Input: Logitech Powerplay 2 Wireless Charging Mouse Pad, Rapoo VT7 MAX wireless gaming mouse review: ultra-light, precise, and fully customisable
Motherboards: MSI MAG X870E TOMAHAWK WiFi Motherboard Review, MSI Project Zero: MSI PRO B850M-A WiFi PZ Motherboard Review
Networking: TP-Link TL-SG108S-M2 8-Port 2.5GbE Switch Review
Storage: PNY CS3250 2TB SSD Review - An Ultra Elite Enthusiast SSD, Kingston Fury Renegade G5 4TB NVMe SSD Review
Casing:
ThinkComputers: InWin Prism (White) Case Review
InWin’s Prism case has been out for quite a while now. This case was of course an ode to their legendary Tòu Special Edition case. This case had the mirror-like panels that were reflective when your system was powered off, but power on your system and your system lighting would allow you to see into your build. With the original Prism (the black version) InWin made use of one of these panels for the main side panel. They have recently released the white version of the case that essentially replaces that mirror-like panel for a clear white panel. The case still has the same design and comes with four included ARGB fans. Let’s take a look and see what this case is all about!
Computers:
HotHardware: Alienware 16 & 18 Area-51 Laptops Review: Benchmark-Crushing Gaming Beasts
Dell announced back at CES 2025 that it was reviving the Area-51 name for its flagship line, with a bold new visual direction that harkens back to the original Area-51 systems and a somewhat "2000s" visual aesthetic. These new Area-51 laptops aren't a mild refresh, but a whole new philosophy. They're very distinct, visually, from recent Alienware lines—no more subtle stealth notebook look. Instead, picture a blend of industrial and classic sci-fi elements, with teal metallic shells, glass sections to show internal fans and lighting, diffused rear lighting around the exhaust, RGB trackpad and per-key lighting, and a more sculpted wrist rest/keyboard layout. The design language reminds us of the unapologetic gamer aesthetics of the 2000s, and we love it.
Cooling:
IgorsLAB: Nuomi Chemical SY-166 Thermal Paste Review - Cheap Poser or really cheap Alternative?
Sometimes you come across products on the open market that seem so ambitious that you almost have to smile in awe.
Nuomi Chemical SY-166 Thermal Paste Review - Cheap Poser or really cheap Alternative?
Displays:
KitGuru: Gigabyte MO27Q2 Review (1440p/240Hz QD-OLED)
Today we're back with another QD-OLED monitor review as we assess Gigabyte's MO27Q2. Utilising a similar 3rd Gen 1440p panel to the FO27Q3 that we reviewed last year, the key difference is that the MO27Q2 is clocked slightly slower at 240Hz, as opposed to the 360Hz refresh of its more premium sibling. This has allowed Gigabyte to drop the price, with the MO27Q2 retailing for £500 here in the UK. Is it worth buying at that price point? We find out today.
Input:
LanOC Reviews: Logitech Powerplay 2 Wireless Charging Mouse Pad
LanOC benchmarks and tests today's latest Mice, Keyboards, mousepads, and other input devices
Logitech Powerplay 2 Wireless Charging Mouse Pad - LanOC Reviews
EnosTech.com: Rapoo VT7 MAX wireless gaming mouse review: ultra-light, precise, and fully customisable
Rapoo VT7 MAX GEN-2 wireless gaming mouse at $59.99 USD with ultra-light 53 g weight, 30k DPI sensor, 8000 Hz polling, 120M-click switches, and full customisation.
Motherboards:
Funky Kit: MSI MAG X870E TOMAHAWK WiFi Motherboard Review
The MSI MAG X870E TOMAHAWK WIFI motherboard. It utilizes AMD's X870E chipset and supports all the latest Ryzen 7000, 8000 and 9000 series processors on the AM5 socket. It features a 14+2+1 Duet Rail Power System with 80A SPS on a 8-layer, server-grade, 2oz thickened copper PCB. It comes with 4 x DDR5 DIMM slots supporting both XMP and EXPO memory modules with speeds of up to DDR5-8400+
The FPS Review: MSI Project Zero: MSI PRO B850M-A WiFi PZ Motherboard Review
The MSI PRO B850M-A WiFi PZ Motherboard is an entry-level, budget-oriented motherboard from MSI sporting a unique MSI Project Zero back connector design.
MSI Project Zero: MSI PRO B850M-A WiFi PZ Motherboard Review
Networking:
ServeTheHome: TP-Link TL-SG108S-M2 8-Port 2.5GbE Switch Review
In our TP-Link TL-SG108S-M2 review, we see how this popular 8-port 2.5GbE switch performs compared to others we have tested
Storage:
TweakTown: PNY CS3250 2TB SSD Review - An Ultra Elite Enthusiast SSD
PNY's CS3250 2TB is a new single-sided PCIe Gen5 SSD sporting both the world's most powerful controller and flash. Let's see what it can do.
PC Inquisitor: Kingston Fury Renegade G5 4TB NVMe SSD Review
Kingston thinks it can steel its biggest competitor's performance crown by putting different NAND behind the same controller: This we had to see!
