The FPS Review Weekender – June 6, 2026

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By David Schroth

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Computex 2026 delivered a pile of hardware launches and announcements this week, but we still managed to find a few reviews that were likely queued up before all the tech sites packed up for the annual pilgrimage to Taipei. The AMD Radeon RX 9070 GRE embargo lifted June 2, flooding the zone with written and video coverage of a card that has strong opinions attached to it, and the consensus from the major outlets is… not exactly a standing ovation for AMD’s pricing team. Beyond the GPU spectacle, a handful of interesting products landed reviews this week: NZXT’s redesigned H6 RGB+ case, a spec-sheet-defying sub-$200 X870 motherboard, and the ASUS ROG RYUO IV 360 ARGB AIO with its almost absurdly large built-in display.

AMD Radeon RX 9070 GRE

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Video reviews:

A note on the multi-SKU launch: AMD did not launch a single reference card. The RX 9070 GRE went global as an AIB-only product, with Sapphire, ASRock, Acer, PowerColor, XFX, and others all going to market on June 2. The individual AIB reviews above are grouped here as a single product entry. Performance differences between AIB variants are minimal; the pricing and value questions apply equally to all of them.

Consensus summary: The RX 9070 GRE uses a cut-down Navi 48 chip: 48 RDNA 4 compute units and 12GB of GDDR6 on a 192-bit bus, positioned at $549 MSRP. The near-universal verdict is that the card performs well at 1440p, runs cool, and has better RDNA 4 feature support than you’d expect at this price tier, but the $549 launch price lands it too close to the standard RX 9070 at around $599 to make a compelling case on value: Hardware Unboxed called it “a pretty garbage deal” at MSRP, TechSpot described it as an “awkward addition to the lineup,” and Tom’s Hardware put it plainly as “thoroughly midrange.” PC Gamer and Engadget were somewhat more sympathetic, with Engadget awarding 8/10 and noting it’s a “solid 1440p performer,” while several outlets agree the card becomes much more interesting with a modest undervolt and would have been a near-automatic recommendation at $499.

FPS Review take: We put both the Sapphire PULSE and XFX Swift variants through their paces, and our findings align with the broader consensus: capable card, questionable pricing unless you consider the current selling price and not MSRP of other cards in the stack. For readers considering an upgrade from a Radeon RX 6000-series card or an old RTX 3070, the GRE represents a generational jump in RDNA 4 features and ray tracing headroom; for everyone else, the math only works if you can find it below MSRP or the standard RX 9070 is out of stock near you.

NZXT H6 RGB+

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Consensus summary: The H6 RGB+ is NZXT’s statement product at Computex 2026: a next-generation version of the H6 Flow design with a seamless curved single-pane tempered glass panel replacing the older two-piece design, native back-connect motherboard support, an integrated GPU anti-sag bracket, and ten 120mm fan mounting positions. At $199.99 with seven fans pre-installed (two F360 RGB Reverse Single-Frame intakes plus a rear F120 exhaust), all three reviewers found the thermal performance solid and the aesthetics fresh, with TweakTown calling it “great cooling” with a look that “looks amazing,” while igorslab’s thorough German-language deep-dive found the dual-chamber airflow concept well-executed in practice.

FPS Review take: The H6 RGB+ is a case that actually earns its $200 premium rather than just charging it. Back-connect motherboard support and the GPU bracket are table stakes for 2026 builds, and the seven-fan bundle removes one of the more annoying first-build surprise expenses. Worth covering for anyone planning a new build this summer.

ASUS ROG RYUO IV 360 ARGB (AIO Liquid Cooler)

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Consensus summary: The RYUO IV 360 ARGB is built around a 6.67-inch curved 2K AMOLED display on a sliding mount mechanism, which addresses the real-world build issue of large pump tops colliding with nearby components. The three pre-mounted MF-12C ARGB fans use a magnetic daisy-chain interconnect to simplify cable management. TechPowerUp found thermal performance strong on Intel platforms, placing the cooler “near the upper echelons of AIO liquid coolers” at max RPM and at the 45 dBA noise target, while flagging a significant caveat: pump noise is audible and somewhat unpleasant when fan speeds are lowered to comfortable levels, requiring a custom PWM pump profile to get the unit down to 45 dBA, which directly trades thermal headroom. AMD performance was comparatively weaker than on Intel.

FPS Review take: If you’re building an Intel system and want the most visually ambitious AIO on the market right now, the RYUO IV 360 earns its asking price; for AMD builders, the pump-noise tradeoff at quiet settings is worth factoring against competing 360mm options. The 6.67-inch sliding display is impressive and solves a real build problem rather than just looking good in press photos.

ASRock Phantom Gaming X870 Riptide Wi-Fi (AM5 Motherboard)

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Consensus summary: TechPowerUp’s fresh (Ed: Are you calling our review from October 2024 stale?) June 5 review describes a board that delivers the X870 chipset, minimal bandwidth sharing, USB4 as standard, PCIe 5.0 on both the primary GPU and M.2 slots, Wi-Fi 7, and a 14+2+1 power delivery stage for under $200 in the US. The reviewer’s conclusion is direct: “yet another sub-$200 bargain from ASRock,” with flaws that are few in number. The companion B850 sibling has received similar praise at an even lower price point, though the X870 buys USB4 and lane bandwidth headroom for builds that need it.

FPS Review take: Sub-$200 X870 is a compelling headline for anyone building an AM5 system this summer, particularly readers pairing it with a Ryzen 9000-series or one of the new value oriented Ryzen 7 7700X3D units AMD announced at Computex. The value-to-feature ratio here is the kind ASRock has made its name on.

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David Schroth
David is a computer hardware enthusiast that has been tinkering with computer hardware for the past 25 years and writing reviews for more than ten years. He's the Founder and Editor in Chief of The FPS Review.

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