The MSI RTX 5070 Ti Ventus PZ moves the 16-pin power connector to the back of the card, where it's neatly hidden under a magnetically attached metal cover. The card's thermal performance is noticeably improved compared to the original Ventus as well, achieving much better noise levels.

The 2026 International CES was an extravaganza of new technology and previously unseen innovation with existing tech. We sift through our exhaustive, on-ground coverage of the show to pick our Best of CES winners.

Balancing daily driver credentials with potent overclocking features is no easy task, but ASRock claims to have blended its popular Taichi brand with tools focused on extreme CPU and memory overclocks. We'll see if it has truly mastered everything in just one PCB.

The Team Group T-Force GA Pro is a PCIe Gen 5 SSD that delivers excellent 4K random write performance, a very large SLC cache, and strong sustained speeds. In our testing, however, real-world performance can't match the best Gen 4 drives, while power consumption and heat output are high, making effective cooling a critical requirement.

The Model D3 Wireless comes with a swappable battery system, allowing for no charging downtime at all. The right-handed ergonomic, 71 g Model O3 Wireless sports the latest BAMF 3.0 sensor, optical main button switches, 8000 Hz wireless polling, and rich RGB lighting.

The Ocypus Sigma L36 BK ARGB is a 360 mm AIO cooler that delivers eye-catching aesthetics with dependable performance. It's customizable 2.4-inch IPS display is simple to setup using lightweight software. With a five-year warranty, it ends up being a compelling option that is worth a closer look.

AQIRYS Magellan is a dynamic microphone with USB and XLR connectivity, a bundled boom arm, and real-time monitoring. It delivers a warm, broadcast-style sound with good background noise rejection at close range, making it a good value choice for streaming and podcasting setups.

The ambidextrous Dream Machines DM8 Mini Pro is closely modeled after the Logitech Mini Optical, a mouse historically popular among StarCraft players in particular. Equipped with PixArt's PAW3395 sensor and Kailh GM 8.0 button switches, the DM8 Mini Pro weighs 42 g and costs no more than $24.99.

The ASUS ROG Strix B860-F Gaming Wi-Fi is a feature-packed, great-looking motherboard with excellent cooling, Thunderbolt 4, and Wi-Fi 7—but its value hinges entirely on price. In some regions it’s a compelling, well-rounded option; in others, it’s somewhat overpriced.

The Fractal Design Epoch XL is the larger variant of the Epoch series. With its simpler exterior design, a splash of RGB and lower price tag than the North, it even manages to provide an updated interior with BTF support to boot, making it a solid pick for those who enjoy Fractal's clean aesthetic.