AMD's Ryzen 7 5800X3D 10th Anniversary Edition returns to the AM4 platform at $340, featuring an updated Carbice thermal pad that withstood 450 heat cycles, offering a compelling last-gen upgrade for existing builders. Cooling picks are split, with Cooler Master's all-aluminum MasterFan A120 targeting high airflow while the CPS PCCooler RZ700D tower cooler struggles with noise and thermals, and PCCOOLER breaks into the enthusiast market with a compact 1200W ATX 3.1 power supply. MOZA brings direct drive force feedback to the hobby with its AY210 yoke and MTQ throttle, though Tom's Hardware warns that the budget-focused Elegoo Centauri 2 Combo resin printer may sacrifice too much utility for its low price. Reolink's OMVI 3i WiFi camera rounds out the day with a stitched 18MP panoramic and pan-and-tilt setup that tracks movement across a near-360-degree field.
Today in Reviews: AMD’s 5800X3D Returns, MOZA Dumps Force Feedback Into a Yoke, and More
A roundup of the day's best hardware tests, from a $340 AM4 anniversary chip to a budget resin printer that asks if cheap is actually cheap.
The long wait for a modern AM4 upgrade finally wraps up, but not without a few tradeoffs. AMD’s Ryzen 7 5800X3D 10th Anniversary Edition lands at $340, and reviewers are already putting the included Carbice thermal pad through its paces.
TechPowerUp spent the most time with AMD’s latest. The 5800X3D 10th Anniversary Edition is essentially the same silicon that made the original a last-gen legend, though it ships with a fresh thermal interface pad. AMD says the pad "withstood 450 heat cycles during development to match the platform's expected lifespan." If you're still rocking an AM4 board, $340 buys you one of the strongest gaming chips you can grab without stepping onto the newer platforms. The price is roughly equivalent to last year's launch model, and you get a better thermal pad to go with it.
TechPowerUp: AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D 10th Anniversary Review
The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D 10th Anniversary Edition brings back the legendary CPU known for its revolutionary 3D V-Cache tech. At $340, it's a compelling option, especially if you already have an existing AM4 setup. As bonus, AMD includes a Carbice thermal pad for enhanced cooling, which we ran through 450 heat cycles to confirm performance.
On the Cooling Side
Cooler Master threw its weight into the fan market with the MasterFan A120. Both 120mm and 140mm variants ship with fully aluminum frames, targeting that sweet spot between high airflow and static pressure. TweakTown liked what they saw on the spec sheet, though actual acoustic numbers are still waiting to be fully weighed.
TweakTown: Cooler Master MasterFan A120 Fan Review
Cooler Master's MasterFan A-series brings all-aluminum 120mm and 140mm fans to market, targeting high airflow and static pressure.
Hardware Busters, on the other hand, had a rough time with the CPS PCCooler RZ700D. The tower cooler stacks seven heat pipes and runs a positive-blade and reverse-blade 120mm fan pair, but the results fell flat. Noise stayed high while thermal performance trailed behind competitors. It's a fine design on paper, but real-world execution clearly missed the mark.
Hardware Busters: CPS PCCooler RZ700D CPU Cooler Review
The CPS PCCooler RZ700D pairs a positive-blade and a reverse-blade 120mm fan on a seven heat pipe tower. We measured noise and AMD thermals. The results disappoint.
Beyond the Bench
MOZA decided to skip the gear-shifting paradigm entirely with the AY210 MFY Yoke. Direct drive force feedback replaces belts and gears, and the team paired it with the MTQ throttle quadrant for a full cockpit setup. They actually dragged the yoke to a Cessna 182P hangar and compared the wheel against the real control column. At this point, direct drive yokes have been around long enough that reviewers know exactly what torque curves to hunt for.
Hardware Busters: MOZA AY210 Force Feedback Yoke, MFY Handle & MTQ Throttle Review
MOZA brings direct drive force feedback to the yoke. We test the AY210 base, the MFY handle and the MTQ throttle quadrant on a motion rig, and put the yoke side by side with the control wheel of a real Cessna 182P.
MOZA AY210 Force Feedback Yoke, MFY Handle & MTQ Throttle Review - Hardware Busters
You wouldn't normally expect the same company that makes budget tower coolers to ship a flagship power supply, but PCCOOLER is pushing into that exact market with the CPS YS1200. TechPowerUp got an early look at the 1200W unit, which carries an 80+ Platinum rating, supports native ATX 3.1, and tucks into a surprisingly compact 160mm chassis. Enthusiast builds running top-tier GPUs will appreciate the form factor, though PCCOOLER still has to earn trust in a market dominated by legacy names.
TechPowerUp: CPS PCCooler YS1200 Review
Better known for their budget-friendly cooling solutions, PCCOOLER look to enter the enthusiast PSU market with the flagship CPS YS1200. Packing 1200 W of 80+ Platinum rated power, native ATX 3.1 support, and a compact 160 mm chassis, it promises reliability for power-hungry rigs.
Tom's Hardware tested the Elegoo Centauri 2 Combo and kept coming back to the same question: does trimming a few features actually save you enough to justify it? The printer definitely undercuts the competition on price, but the missing utility might bite resin hobbyists who need fine detail or faster print speeds. It's a solid entry point, provided your expectations match the hardware.
Tom's Hardware: Elegoo Centauri 2 Combo review: A budget-friendly printer made even more budget-friendly
But are the savings worth the loss of utility?
Elegoo Centauri 2 Combo review: A budget-friendly printer made even more budget-friendly
The Reolink OMVI 3i WiFi took a different approach to outdoor surveillance. The Guru of 3D ran the 18MP unit through its paces, noting how the fixed 10MP panoramic lens hands off to an 8MP pan-and-tilt camera. Synctrack follows people, vehicles, and even animals across a near-360-degree field. For anyone tired of blind spots in their yard cameras, the stitched 180-degree overview keeps the main view locked while the PTZ unit does the heavy lifting.
The Guru of 3D: Reolink OMVI 3i WiFi (18MP) Review
The Reolink OMVI 3i WiFi combines three lenses in one outdoor security camera, pairing a fixed 10MP panoramic system with an 8MP pan-and-tilt camera. Its stitched 180-degree overview keeps the full scene visible, while Synctrack follows detected people, vehicles, or animals with near-360-degree coverage.
