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Today's roundup covers seven hardware reviews, spanning mini PCs, CPU coolers, OLED monitors, a foldable controller, and a flagship PSU. The GEEKOM A9 Max 2026 packs AMD's Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 but ships an overpriced single-channel base config that throttles performance. Meanwhile, value stands out in the ASRock Rock White 360 AIO at ~$89 and the pocketable Razer Prio controller at $99.99. Overall, the best picks for most buyers are the ASRock AIO and Razer Prio, while the GEEKOM and Noctua coolers are worth it only if configured correctly.
Today's hardware roundup covers two new MSI cases, with the panoramic, back-connect-friendly MAG PANO 110R PZ and the feature-packed MEG Maestro 900R pulling in opposite directions. The FPS Review settles an ongoing upgrade debate, weighing the older Ryzen 7 7700X3D against the Zen 5 9800X3D to see if the jump is worth your money. Asus' 4K ROG Swift PG27UCWM OLED earns its premium billing with 240 Hz at 4K, while two outlets agree the $1059 Steam Frame is excellent hardware held back by its price. Round out the day with a brisk Sandisk Optimus GX Pro 8100 SSD, a featherweight ATK gaming mouse, and be quiet!'s quiet TKL keyboard.
This week's five reviews cover iFi's redesigned NEO iDSD 3 DAC, Thrustmaster's Airbus flight-stick grip, the EPOMAKER TH65 keyboard, the Kioxia Exceria Pro G2 SSD, and Dell's Pro 5 webcam. The standout value pick is the EPOMAKER TH65 at $59.99, scoring 8.6 out of 10 for its gasket-mounted thocky feel. Not everything earns a buy recommendation: the Kioxia SSD's import pricing swings to $750 versus its expected $340, and the Dell Pro 5 webcam's $119.99 price tag asks too much for solid-but-unremarkable quality. Meanwhile, the Thrustmaster Airbus grip wobbles out of the box, making it hard to justify for everyone.
Cooler Master's MasterFan A140 FC secured a Cybenetics Platinum rating for 164.4 CFM airflow, though reviewers flagged a confusing discrepancy between the spec sheet and the fan's printed amperage label. Razer debuted the Reclusa X Mini 65% at $49.99, delivering hot-swap support and Gen-3 Orange switches in a budget-friendly board that Windows Central praised as the start of a new enthusiast family. Thermalright's $91 TR-KG750 power supply undercuts nearly every name-brand 750 W Gold unit, but Tom's Hardware warns that "acceptable rather than good" regulation makes it a gamble for builders who prioritize silence or verified efficiency. Finally, AVerMedia's DUALCAM PW313D earned 95% for its unique dual-camera design at $149.99, filling a niche for streamers needing two angles without the cost of a full multi-camera rig.
ASUS has announced the ROG Swift OLED PG27UCWM, a 26.5-inch 4K Tandem RGB OLED display capable of reaching 480Hz in Dual Mode, priced at €1,249.90. The company also revealed the ROG Azoth Extreme Edition 20, a collector's keyboard with a 24-karat gold nameplate and 8,000Hz wireless polling that costs upwards of €629. On the value front, the MSI Maestro 500 Wireless offers tri-mode connectivity and ANC for $69.99, while Endorfy's Viro Wireless delivers 130-hour battery life and premium build materials for €86.90. The roundup also covers Pulsar's new X2N Crazylight sub-50g mouse and the Libernovo Omni Pro chair, which addresses comfort with an integrated seat ventilation fan.
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