Here is a roundup of today's reviews and articles: reviews for the SilverStone FLP02 Retro Inspired Case and Geekom A7 Max Mini PC have been published, highlighting their unique features and designs. The AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D processor has received multiple reviews, with most sites agreeing that it offers modest improvements over its predecessor, the 9800X3D, but still maintains its position as the fastest gaming processor available. Networking site ServeTheHome has reviewed the Cisco Catalyst C1300-8FP-2G switch, praising its passively cooled design and PoE+ capabilities for small deployments. The reviews provide in-depth analysis of these products' performance, features, and usability, helping users make informed purchasing decisions.
Casing: SilverStone FLP02 Retro Inspired Case Review
Computers: Geekom A7 Max Mini PC review
CPUs: AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D Review: More Energy, More Power?, The Battle of the Titans II — The Ryzen 7 9850X3D Review, AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D Review - The Best Just Got Better, AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D Review - The New Gaming King!, AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D Review - Even Faster, AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D review: The world's fastest gaming processor, again, AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D Review - The best gaming chip just got better, Ryzen 7 9850X3D processor - Faster Zen for PC Gamers, AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D Review: The Best Gaming CPU, Boosted, AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D CPU Review: Fastest 8-Core
Networking: Cisco Catalyst C1300-8FP-2G Review a 10-Port PoE Managed Switch from Cisco
Casing:
Hardware Asylum: SilverStone FLP02 Retro Inspired Case Review
When I was introduced to this case at Computex I was immediately impressed with the overall concept and design. The bezel and front control panel captured the essence of computers from the mid to late 90’s, while the beige color and functional external drive bays really sold the overall package.
Computers:
IgorsLAB: Geekom A7 Max Mini PC review
After taking a break from mini PCs, we're back at it again in the new year. Following our last test of the A9 Max, the A7 Max may come as something of a surprise
CPUs:
Hardware Buster: AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D Review: More Energy, More Power?
The AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D integrates Zen CPU cores with second-generation 3D V-Cache, increasing on-die cache capacity to reduce memory access latency in cache-sensitive workloads, particularly games. Performance outcomes are primarily governed by power limits, boost behavior, and thermal constraints under sustained load.
BabelTechReviews: The Battle of the Titans II — The Ryzen 7 9850X3D Review
Introduction AMD continues to push the boundaries with its latest offering, the Ryzen 7 9850X3D. AMD is essentially competing with itself as it has held the title of the “world’s fastest gaming processor” since the first 3D V-Cache-equipped 5800X3D released in 2022.
TechPowerUp: AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D Review - The Best Just Got Better
The AMD Ryzen 9850X3D builds on the already excellent 9800X3D without trying to shake up the market. Instead, it focuses on refining what already works. AMD delivers modest improvements with smarter tuning, and the same cache magic that gamers love. Thanks to a reasonable price increase, this processor will be a no-brainer pick for future high-end gaming rigs.
eTeknix: AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D Review - The New Gaming King!
When you’re sitting at the top of the stack and hold the crown for the gaming king for a desktop processor, how do you carry on innovating? If the competition has gone quiet, and are struggling to keep up where the majority of the userbase are looking, you have a couple of options and this is exactly what AMD were faced with for the Ryzen 7 9800X3D.
PC Perspective: AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D Review - Even Faster
Announced at CES 2026, the Ryzen 7 9850X3D is a minor improvement over the existing Ryzen 7 9800X3D, offering a modest 400 MHz increase in maximum boost frequency (5.6 GHz, up from 5.2 GHz with the 9800X3D). The base clock (4.7 GHz) is unchanged from the 9800X3D, and this is still an 8-core, 16-thread part with 96MB of 3D V-Cache.
Tom's Hardware: AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D review: The world's fastest gaming processor, again
3% more performance, 30% more power; the Ryzen 7 9850X3D's victories feel hollow.
AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D review: The world's fastest gaming processor, again
TweakTown: AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D Review - The best gaming chip just got better
The AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D processor is the new gaming CPU champ. It's an excellent chip, but the 9800X3D is still a stellar option too.
The Guru of 3D: Ryzen 7 9850X3D processor - Faster Zen for PC Gamers
We test and review the processor many PC gamers have been waiting for: the Ryzen 7 9850X3D. With a large L3 cache allocation, this Zen 5-based CPU is designed to improve gaming performance without requiring a platform change.
Review: Ryzen 7 9850X3D processor - Faster Zen for PC Gamers
HotHardware: AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D Review: The Best Gaming CPU, Boosted
The new AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D is a clone of the existing 8-core Ryzen 7 9800X3D, but with higher clocks to boost performance and solidify its gaming
The FPS Review: AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D CPU Review: Fastest 8-Core
The AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D is the fastest 8-core CPU from AMD, with top-notch productivity, content creation, and gaming performance you can buy.
Networking:
ServeTheHome: Cisco Catalyst C1300-8FP-2G Review a 10-Port PoE Managed Switch from Cisco
In our Cisco Catalyst C1300-8FP-2G review, we see how Cisco built a great passively cooled PoE+ switch for small deployments
Cisco Catalyst C1300-8FP-2G Review a 10-Port PoE Managed Switch from Cisco
