Pros: Boost clock -3100hz 1440p BEAST (overkill) Runs quiet under sustained load No "RTX" Tax

Cons: Huge GPU Requires thee PCIE 8-pin connections

Overall Review: The interesting thing about this GPU is that it's slightly less now than it was a couple months ago, usually making it the best GPU at this price point. There are lower cost models of the 9070 XT, but those models have lower boost clocks and lower quality GPU coolers. This is XFX's premier model, whereas the premier models of other brands are in the $800 level right now. Even this model, at other retailers, it's priced at nearly $800. If you don't already know, the 9070xt 16 GB is the best performance per dollar GPU in existence. The NVIDIA 5070 TI doesn't perform as well in some games, but costs 30% more. Makes no sense. And the 5080 or the 5090 $1,400+ and upwards of $3,000+ respectively. Why pay that more for a 10 to 20% performance increase? And the price of all of these models are going to go up later this year, so if you are reading this review in July or August of 2026, make up your mind buy this now. If you missed out on the 7900 XTX 24GB back in 2024, and you don't want to pay $1,400 for a used one now, this is the best prize in 2026. It will crush your AAA games at 1440p, which is the sweet spot for this GPU. And it performs about 10 to 15% better on most games than my 7900 XT 20 GB GPU at 1440p. Again, If you're on the fence, get off the fence and buy this GPU while it's still at this price.

Pros: Cable Length 120 Hz art 4K confirmed

Cons: Loses Signal Randomly

Overall Review: This cable solved 1 issue but have problems with its own. If you need a longer cable to connect to a 4K display, and needed to be at least 120 Hz, then this cable will do just that. However, I'm getting random signal losses that last one to two seconds, literally every day. The screen goes black for one to two seconds, and then the image reappears. I have now used a display port adapter to HDMI cable, that is limiting the refresh rate to 100 Hz, but I have not experienced any random signal losses yet. Thus far this was a good workaround, but it shouldn't be necessary. Apparently this cable it's either defective, or is not designed well enough to properly maintain an HDMI signal at 120Hz with full consistency.

Pros: Sound Quality Build Quality Portable

Cons: None

Overall Review: You cannot get a better gaming DAC. Yes, there are some specific audiophile DACs, meant to push high-end headphones, but the Sound BlasterX G8 was made for PC gaming, and Creative Labs knows what it's doing in that space. You're going to want to buy this if you are pushing a great set of PC speakers, or a good set of gaming headphones, or you can take advantage of the 5.1 and 7.1 emulation. You're going to get a clean sound and deep rich bass tones. I'm using these to push a Logitech Z2300 2.1 speaker system (yes the legendary THX rated speakers that are still the most powerful 2.1 speaker systems ever made). And the G8 makes these speakers sound as good as they did 15 years ago. With it's overbuilt subwoofer, there is no better system that I can think of to test the G8, and the G8 passes the tested with flying colors. And, the G8 can indeed work well with those audio file headphones, because it can handle impedance up to 600 ohms. If you need an external sound card, this is the best, and the G8 is extremely portable and easy to move between pcs, consoles, and other devices.

Pros: Affordability Ray Tracing (beats the NVDIA 5060) More VRAM (16GB is better than 5060 8GB, at same price)

Cons: Could have been priced at $300, and scrapped the 8GB version

Overall Review: The Radeon 9060 XT 16GB is the best GPU in 2025 for under $500, hands down, in terms of price vs performance. You will be spending $700+ (for a 9070 XT) to get a GPU with a significant improvement over this one. At this price point, the 9060 XT is a clear winner over the similarly priced NIVIDIA GTX 5060 8GB and slightly better than the higher priced GTX 5060 16GB model. You're reading reviews because you're considering an under $500 GPU. Get THIS GPU, and you won't go wrong for the next 3 years, at least.

Pros: - Good Value - Easy Case to work with - Stylish - Excellent choice for MATX and iTX builds that will include larger GPUs.

Cons: - The included fans are trash.

Overall Review: My included photo shows fans. Beautiful ones. However, these are replacement fans. The fans that came with this case work complete trash. If you can buy this case without the fans, go ahead and do so. You'll save a few dollars, and you can always get your own custom fans on your own. If you ask yourself what kind of case fans will you get when you buy a case at this price point? The answer is garbage. Two out of three of the fans did not spin well - with one moving slowly and the other one barely moving at all. The built in modes just cycle and cycle over and over again, and there is no fan hub included in the case (which is a red flag already right?). That is not to say that this case is not a great case. Has a budget case that mimics the look and style of some more expensive cases, it flat out works. In fact, if it weren't for the fans, I would give this case 5 out of five stars. There was plenty of room in the case for larger GPUs, so you can put together a very competent gaming computer in a smaller form factor. Pay attention to the specs, and measure your GPU and CPU fan before you buy this. The case also comes with all the necessary screws, though you may want to purchase a good set of thumb crews To make your build go a lot easier. Remember, buy this case for the case, not for the fans. The case is good, but the fans are trash.

Pros: - Great Value for 6 ARGB Infinity Mirror design fans - Beautiful Modes - LED lit fan hub - Audio/Music reaction modes - Hub can connect up to 10 fans - Hub can connect to your ARGB header on your Mobo (if you have one) - Multiple Speed controls on the hub remote - Hub can be connected to case's reset switch

Cons: - Can not connect 3-pin 5V fans directly to the hub, but the hub is made specifically for the fan type with which it ships.

Overall Review: These case fans are not the most expensive case fans you can buy, but they work well, and we'll add a very high-end look to your budget build. I purchased these fans to replace the low-quality fans that came on a budget PC case. My attached photos will show you the actual remote control that you will get with these fans. It has a different button configuration from the remote control that is pictured with the product. However, you will still get all of the same functionality that you expect including multiple monochrome modes. Looking for a ride received cycles through the monochrome colors by hitting the button marked W, besides the R G B buttons giving you what youd expect (Red, Green, and Blue monochrome modes). The instructions are fully illustrated and bilingual, as you can see on my photo of the fan hub (which has both English and Chinese writing). If you are familiar with installing PC case fans, you will know exactly what to do would be included fans and screws. There are just enough screws for the six included fans, so don't lose any. I connected the fans to a motherboard with no ARGB headers, so why I'm making full use of the included fan hub and remote control. The fan hub includes LED lights on the phone, and we'll cycle through the same modes as the fans. If you plan to place your hub in a visible spot, this is a really cool feature. There are about 20+ preset modes (I havent counted), plus 10+ monochrome modes (again, I havent counted). This is a great set of fans if you're looking for a set of 6, which will not break the bank. The design is interesting and imaginative and really pop when you turn them on. Once you do turn them on, for the first time, PRESS THE MODE button to begin cycling through the colors, and they come in the OFF setting by default. This is not a longevity or durability rating, but these fans are five stars right out the box. For a budget build, you won't go wrong buying these case fans.