Reviews

The Netac WH61S is budget-friendly and functional. It is a USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps) enclosure with good build quality for the price. However, it has thermal limitations with high-end drives. The metal shell is enough for small file transfers, but high-performance drives can reach nearly 80°C. It's a good option if you have old storage lying around and want a portable drive.

The Womier DUO87 tries to do more than just deliver a simple keyboard experience. It combines a gasket-mounted structure with layered foam for a softer feel, but the main highlight is the modular screen system that can be mounted on the keyboard or used separately on your desk. Along with a small decorative figure, it leans heavily into desk aesthetics rather than pure functionality. Overall, it’s best suited for users who want something visually different on their desk.

The Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus is a great value beast that would work best with a decent motherboard, which is why we have picked some for you.

The best motherboard for the Ryzen 7 9800X3D doesn't have to be from the X870 chipset. Budget B650 chipset motherboards perform well, too.

The Arctic P12 Pro Reverse A-RGB fans are a fantastic, budget-friendly option for budget builders prioritizing a clean, strut-free aesthetics in a dual-chamber case. Priced at $18 per fan, it undercuts the premium fan market significantly while retaining strong build quality and vivid ARGB illumination.

The Logitech G502 X is a great jack-of-all-trades mouse that's perfect for both productive tasks and casual gaming, thanks to its new and improved LIGHTFORCE hybrid optical-mechanical switches, 5 onboard memory profiles, low weight of 89g, and decent tracking thanks to the HERO 25K sub-micron sensor. While connectivity could be improved, and there are concerns about the build quality of the rubber cord, it's definitely worth the $60 price because of its button accessibility and diverse functions.

The DrunkDeer X60HE is a performance-focused Hall Effect keyboard aimed at gamers who want fast, responsive input without spending premium money. It combines features like rapid trigger, adjustable actuation, and an 8000Hz polling rate in a solid aluminum build, offering a noticeably different feel from traditional mechanical boards. While the 60% layout and sensitivity take time to adjust to, it delivers where it matters most, making it a strong value option for competitive gaming.

The Corsair Vanguard Air 99 sits in that hybrid space where a gaming keyboard starts behaving more like a productivity tool. It's not a simple keyboard, and that’s kind of the point here. It feels aimed at users who want a single board to handle gaming, work, and shortcuts, even if that extra functionality comes at a higher price and a bit of a learning curve with the layout.

The Intel Core Ultra 270K Plus is a fantastic CPU in specific professional environments, but finds itself in a highly awkward position for general consumers and gamers. This CPU is a master class in multi-core scaling and thermals, but is cannibalized by the incredible value of its own smaller sibling, Intel Core Ultra 250K Plus. If you want a CPU that can basically do everything, the Core Ultra 270K Plus is a must-have processor for the $299.

The Intel Core Ultra 250K Plus stands out as the best choice for anyone building an entry-level to mid-range PC in 2026. At an aggressive price of $199, it delivers unmatched multithreaded performance with its 18-Core Hybrid Architecture (6P Cores and 12E Cores). Exceptional efficiency and elite frame rates in gaming make it compelling. Compared to its direct $199 competitor, the AMD Ryzen 9 9600X, the 250K Plus provides far superior multi-threaded capabilities and competitive gaming performance.

The Goyojo GH340 completely disrupts the prosumer thermal-imaging market by delivering high-end features, including a fluid 25Hz refresh rate and crisp 256x192 resolution, for only $239. It's an incredible diagnostic tool for providing an accurate hardware thermal report and, sometimes, debunking software sensors. For tech and hardware media, it adds significant value to diagnostic and troubleshooting data.

The ASRock Steel Legend 360 LCD is a robust, high-value liquid cooler that handles demanding CPUs with ease. While it trades a slightly thinner radiator for a lower price than its flagship sibling (the Phantom Gaming 360), it retains premium features like a 60Hz LCD screen and active VRM cooling, making it an excellent deal.