Today's roundup covers seven recent reviews, from ACEMAGIC's $1,999 workstation-class mini PC with an i9 and RTX 2000 Ada to the Geekom IT13 Max, a £692.55 Core Ultra 9 rig KitGuru praises as a home-server powerhouse. On the display front, TweakTown gives the Alienware AW3426DWM 87% but flags the MSI MPG 346CQRF X24 as better value. Input and networking round out the list with Corsair's feature-rich £60 SKIFF 100 PLUS membrane keyboard and Zyxel's forward-looking BE15000 Wi-Fi 7 access point. Power supplies close it out, with the CPS PCCooler YT1200 earning strong marks for Asian-market buyers and Endorfy's sub-€100 Enduro L6 850W standing out as a standout budget pick.
Today's hardware reviews brings a workstation-class mini PC and a sub-€100 power supply
Seven recent reviews span just about everything you might drop into a new build. There's a pocket-sized rig that wants to be a CAD workstation, an ultrawide gaming monitor with a value problem, and a power supply that costs less than most people's dinner bill.
The ACEMAGIC G3A from TechPowerUp is a 3.46-litre box that somehow fits a socketed Intel Core i9-13900F and an NVIDIA RTX 2000 Ada Generation pro card with 16 GB of ECC memory. That combination is odd for a mini PC. TechPowerUp calls it a strong pick for CAD, 3D and AI work, backed by strong pro graphics and very good 1080p gaming.
The tested unit ran 32 GB of DDR5-5600 in SO-DIMMs and a 1 TB Huawei SSD. ACEMAGIC lists that exact build at $1,999 with Windows 11 Pro and a two-year warranty. Most components are replaceable here, which is a workstation feel you don't often get in a box this small.
Keep in mind that the i9-13900F has no integrated graphics. The rear HDMI and full-size DisplayPort are dead on this configuration, so you'll run everything through the four Mini DisplayPorts on the RTX instead. Not the most convenient if you're plugging in a second laptop.
TechPowerUp: ACEMAGIC G3A Review
The ACEMAGIC G3A packs a Core i9-13900F and RTX 2000 Ada with 16 GB ECC GDDR6 into a compact 3.46-liter workstation. Strong professional graphics, very good 1080p gaming, easy service access, and useful expansion make it a great option for CAD, 3D, compute and AI work within a very small footprint.
Then there's the Geekom IT13 Max, and KitGuru took it from a stock Windows machine into a working Proxmox, Docker and Immich photo-backup server in about 22 minutes. Its Core Ultra 9 185H is described as overkill for office tasks but genuinely excellent for video transcoding and running multiple VMs. It earns an 8 out of 10.
The tradeoffs are real. The 24 GB of LPDDR5 is soldered, so there's no room to grow, and the included QLC SSD chokes on sustained writes past 30 GB. Still, at £692.55 it's an appealing home-server build, and it idles at 5 W headless on Proxmox. Head here to KitGuru for the BIOS tweaks that unlock more CPU performance.
KitGuru: Geekom IT13 Max Review (Core Ultra 9 185H Mini PC)
The Geekom IT13 Max is a powerful mini PC that hides a desktop-class punch inside a tiny, fingerprint-prone chassis. While many might view this as a simple office machine, its Intel Core Ultra 9 185H processor and robust I/O make it an absolute beast for home server enthusiasts. We decided to put this to the test by taking the IT13 Max from a stock Windows machine to a fully functional, self-hosted photo backup server running Proxmox, Docker, and Immich in just 22 minutes – building the perfect cloud alternative for a friend's wedding.
Geekom IT13 Max Review (Core Ultra 9 185H Mini PC) - KitGuru
Displays and peripherals
TweakTown's verdict on the Alienware AW3426DWM is lukewarm on value, even though it scores 87%. The screen itself earns 95 for performance and 99 for quality, but the reviewer lands on the MSI MPG 346CQRF X24 as the smarter buy.
The Alienware is a 34-inch VA ultrawide at 3440x1440 and 240Hz, with a 1500R curve and 450 nits of peak brightness. Those numbers are respectable, and the VA panel delivers a 3,000:1 contrast ratio. The MSI offers identical performance for $20 less and adds a 98 W USB-C port with DP Alt Mode. So unless Alienware's design language is the whole reason you're clicking buy, the MSI is the obvious choice.
Alienware lists the AW3426DWM at $399.99, though it more commonly shows up around $349.99. The HDMI ports also cap out at 2560x1440 for 240Hz, so you'll need DisplayPort to push the full native resolution. And USB-C here only delivers 15 W.
TweakTown: Alienware AW3426DWM 34-inch 240Hz Gaming Monitor Review
Alienware's AW3426DWM delivers a 34-inch 240Hz VA ultrawide with strong contrast and good design, but its price and USB-C limits hurt value.
Over in peripherals, Funky Kit scored the Corsair SKIFF 100 PLUS at 8.2 out of 10. It's a full-size membrane board with six programmable G-keys, a dedicated rotary volume dial, and 10-zone RGB without the mechanical-switch tax. It's wired only, and it carries an IP53 rating for spill resistance, which is a nice touch for coffee lovers. The catch is that iCUE support isn't expected until the end of September 2026, which means you're stuck with the Web Hub for now. For around £60, that's an easy tradeoff.
Funky Kit: CORSAIR SKIFF 100 PLUS Gaming Keyboard Review
The Corsair SKIFF 100 PLUS is a full-size gaming keyboard designed to offer a balance between functionality, comfort and affordability. At £59.99, it sits in a competitive part of the gaming keyboard market, where buyers can expect more features than a basic budget keyboard without necessarily paying the premium associated with high-end mechanical models. With features such as six programmable G-keys, a dedicated volume dial, 10-zone RGB lighting and an IP53-rated spill-resistant design, Corsair has clearly aimed to pack plenty into a relatively affordable keyboard.
Network and power
NikKTech spent 12 pages with the Zyxel NWA240BE, a Wi-Fi 7 access point aimed at small business and the enterprise edge. It's part of the NebulaFlex line, which lets admins choose between standalone control or full cloud orchestration with real-time analytics and firmware updates.
It's a triple-radio, 8-stream BE15000 unit with a 10GbE uplink. Zyxel claims up to 15 Gbps across its radios using Multi-Link Operation, and its RF-first design is supposed to keep the 5 GHz and 6 GHz bands from stepping on each other. The standout is really the management depth. Exact pricing wasn't disclosed, which is a shame for a unit aimed at buyers who care about control.
NikKTech: Zyxel NWA240BE BE15000 8-Stream Wi-Fi 7 Triple-Radio NebulaFlex Access Point Review
Zyxel’s NWA240BE is a Wi-Fi 7 access point designed for environments that demand both performance and control. With strong radios and equally strong management options it lands as a capable, forward‑looking choice.
Zyxel NWA240BE BE15000 8-Stream Wi-Fi 7 Triple-Radio NebulaFlex Access Point Review
TechPowerUp tested the CPS PCCooler YT1200, a 1200 W unit crammed into a 150 mm chassis for easier fit in tighter builds. It carries 80 Plus Platinum and Cybenetics Platinum certs, runs ATX 3.1 and PCIe 5.1, and uses the latest 12V-2x6 connector. Japanese capacitors and a 10-year warranty round out a strong spec sheet.
There's a catch though. The aggressive fan curve keeps it from an award, and it's currently only available in Asian markets. That last part limits most Western buyers, honestly. Head here for the power-consumption numbers if you're in the right region to actually buy one.
TechPowerUp: CPS PCCooler YT1200 Review
PCCooler's CPS PCCooler YT1200 packs 1200 W into a compact 150 mm chassis, making it an easy fit for tighter builds. It also delivers solid build quality and strong electrical performance for the money, with only the aggressive fan curve keeping it from an award.
Club386 gives its approval to the Endorfy Enduro L6 850W, a power supply costing under €100 that still ships native ATX 3.1 and PCIe 5.1 support. That's the kind of pricing you don't expect this low. Endorfy benchmarked it against the pricier be quiet! Pure Power 13 M 850W, and voltage regulation held up tightly while ripple sat at 41.7 mV, well under the 120 mV ATX limit.
The tradeoffs are captive cables and no zero-rpm mode, and the fan ramps up noticeably above 50% load. Spending a little more gets you modular cables and quieter full-load operation. But for those willing to sacrifice modularity, this is excellent value.
Club386: Endorfy Enduro L6 850W review: an efficient PSU for a fair price
Looking to save some money without sacrificing quality? Endorfy's Enduro L6 delivers solid efficiency and voltage stability for a surprisinlgly low price.
Endorfy Enduro L6 850W review: an efficient PSU for a fair price | Club386
