Following a relatively quiet CES 2026 for major component announcements from industry leaders, the tech world is now turning its attention to detailed product evaluations. This week’s coverage focuses heavily on peripherals and specialized PC components, with in-depth reviews spanning mice, keyboards, power supplies, and cases. Experts are also revisiting CPU testing methodologies, providing openness into performance benchmarks as reported by multiple sources.
With the whirlwind of CES now behind us, the hardware community is shifting its focus back to in-depth testing and reviews. A noticeable lack of major announcements from Intel, AMD, and NVIDIA has led to a slower pace of coverage for mobile devices and graphics cards, making way for a surge in peripheral reviews. This week brings a wealth of new mice and keyboards, alongside evaluations of more specialized components like SSDs, power supplies, and unique PC cases. Additionally, a detailed explanation of CPU testing protocols is available, offering insight into the methodology behind performance evaluations.
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Part two of a guide to choosing the right gamepad focuses on button selection.
Razer’s Basilisk Mobile mouse, a sleek and affordable option, is also being evaluated.
The Edifier T5s active subwoofer is being evaluated for its performance.
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Corsair’s 2TB MP700 Pro XT SSD is being tested.
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The Framework Laptop 16, configured with an RTX 5070 and Ryzen AI 9 HX 370, is being reviewed – a potentially costly configuration.
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