Here is a roundup of today's reviews and articles:
Computers: Apple Mac Studio With M4 Max Review: Big Gains, Petite Package
CPUs: The Ryzen 9 9900X3D is the fastest 12-core gaming CPU, but here's why you shouldn't buy it
Graphics Cards: MSI GeForce RTX 5070 Gaming Trio OC Review - Quieter and a little more colorful is always possible, SAPPHIRE PULSE AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT Review, Zotac GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Amp Extreme Review
Motherboards: ASRock Z890 Taichi OCF Review
Power: Hyper's USB Chargers Pack Lots of Power for International Travelers
Speakers: Edifier M60 Hi-Res Compact Desktop 2.0 Speakers Review
Storage: BIWIN NV7200 4TB Gen4 M.2 SSD Review
Computers:
HotHardware: Apple Mac Studio With M4 Max Review: Big Gains, Petite Package
Apple finally upgraded its Studio desktop with its M4 Max chip, and even the base model has serious horsepower. Bonus Mac mini M4 Pro compare!
Apple Mac Studio With M4 Max Review: Big Gains, Petite Package
CPUs:
Tom's Hardware: The Ryzen 9 9900X3D is the fastest 12-core gaming CPU, but here's why you shouldn't buy it
Solid performance meets questionable pricing.
The Ryzen 9 9900X3D is the fastest 12-core gaming CPU, but here's why you shouldn't buy it
Graphics Cards:
IgorsLAB: MSI GeForce RTX 5070 Gaming Trio OC Review - Quieter and a little more colorful is always possible
Today’s review of the MSI RTX 5070 Gaming Trio also provides an opportunity for a detailed look at the current market conditions and the specific features of this graphics card. Currently, street prices for the MSI GeForce RTX 5070 Gaming Trio in Germany are around €729, although the import tariffs recently introduced by the US government under President Donald Trump could further affect the prices of electronic goods, including graphics cards.
MSI GeForce RTX 5070 Gaming Trio OC Review - Quieter and a little more colorful is always possible
PC Perspective: SAPPHIRE PULSE AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT Review
It has been just over a month since AMD’s Radeon RX 9070 Series GPUs launched, and while availability has been about what we expected (which is to say, limited) AMD says first week sales were “10X higher than previous generations”. Clearly the demand is there, and if gamers had ready access to a Radeon RX 9070 XT (outside of the 19 U.S. states with a Micro Center) in the subsequent weeks, then comparison of available models would begin making sense again.
SAPPHIRE PULSE AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT Review - PC Perspective
TechPowerUp: Zotac GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Amp Extreme Review
The Zotac GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Amp Extreme is a factory overclocked custom-design model. It comes with excellent build quality, thanks to the quad-slot, triple-fan, all-metal cooling solution. Also included is a mesmerizing RGB effect and a dual BIOS with "quiet" mode.
Motherboards:
TechPowerUp: ASRock Z890 Taichi OCF Review
The ASRock Z890 Taichi OCF is built for extreme overclockers and aspiring enthusiasts, with physical controls for precise tweaking. Also included are dual Thunderbolt 4 ports, Wi-Fi 7, and five M.2 SSD slots, with excellent cooling and tool-free operation.
Power:
MacRumors: Hyper's USB Chargers Pack Lots of Power for International Travelers
Several months ago, accessory company Hyper introduced a set of three USB chargers designed with travel in mind, featuring compact designs based on GaN technology and interchangeable charging heads for convenient international travel.
Review: Hyper's USB Chargers Pack Lots of Power for International Travelers
Speakers:
NikKTech: Edifier M60 Hi-Res Compact Desktop 2.0 Speakers Review
The M60 Hi-Res Compact Desktop 2.0 Speakers by Edifier are a good alternative to their higher-end and far more expensive QR65 model.
Storage:
eTeknix: BIWIN NV7200 4TB Gen4 M.2 SSD Review
BIWIN continues to impress, building an impressive reputation over the last few years by producing some truly excellent SSDs and memory, both under its own banner and as a licensed manufacturer for other major brands. Their direct control over manufacturing allows for a higher level of quality assurance, as well as more control over the components they use. This has allowed them to deliver impressive performance and competitive pricing, making BIWIN a brand that's definitely one to watch. Whilst they offer cutting-edge Gen5 drives, their PCIe 4.0 offerings like the NV7200 provide a compelling blend of speed and value.
