Lenovo Group Limited, together with its subsidiaries ('the Group'), today announced Q4 and full year results for the fiscal year 2024/25, reporting significant increases in overall group revenue and profit. For the full year, revenue grew 21% year-on-year to US$69.1 billion, marking the Group's second-highest annual revenue in its history. Net income was up 36% year-on-year to US$1.4 billion on a non-Hong Kong Financial Reporting Standards (non-HKFRS) basis. The Group's diversified growth engines continue to accelerate, with non-PC revenue mix up nearly five points year-on-year to 47%. All business groups were healthy and strong and met their strategic intent and financial goals, and all sales geographies gained double-digit revenue growth year-on-year, reflecting the strength of the Group's diversified businesses and resilient global footprint.

The results were not only driven by the Group's focus on executing a clear strategy, but also its end-to-end integrated global operations (design, demand forecasting, procurement, manufacturing, marketing, sales, and services), ODM+ manufacturing model, and global resources/local delivery model. Over the past 20 years of operating a global business, Lenovo has established a manufacturing footprint that boasts 30+ manufacturing sites (either in-house or outsourced) in 11 different markets around the world. The combination of these gives the Group maximum flexibility and resilience to navigate through uncertainties and be more adaptive to the market conditions.

ASMedia Technology is getting ready to unveil its latest PCIe Packet Switch solution (ASM58048) at Computex 2025, with sampling expected in Q3 2025. ASMedia product lineup covers PCIe generations 2 through 6, offering channel configurations that range from 3 to 80 channels. The upcoming PCIe Gen 5 product (ASM68080 series) development is underway, with a fully verified PHY design nearing completion. Following the ASM58048, ASMedia plans for multiple products featuring 24 to 80 channels, while work on PCIe Gen 6 is actively underway.

The company's USB4 ASM4242 host controller has found a home in high-end motherboards and laptops from a variety of brands being certified USB4 and Thunderbolt 4. The ASM2464PDX USB4 controller is tailored for edge AI computing, allowing for plug-and-play external GPUs by converting PCIe Gen 4 signals to USB4. This makes it easy to connect graphics cards, NVMe SSDs, and Wi-Fi modules externally, delivering performance that rivals internal setups.Update May 22nd: Added more pictures

If you want to learn to code, then take a look at this bundle that pairs Microsoft Visual Studio Pro 2022 with the Premium Learn to Code Certification Bundle. It's a comprehensive introduction to programming paired with an industry-standard tool for mobile and desktop app development. It's on sale for $55.97. Visual Studio Pro is a 64-bit IDE from Microsoft that handles larger workloads and supports multiple languages and platforms. It's ideal for cross-platform app development with.NET MAUI and web UI creation using Blazor. It also supports development, debugging, and testing for.NET and C++ apps on Linux.

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Intel today unveiled three new additions to its Intel Xeon 6 series of central processing units (CPUs), designed specifically to manage the most advanced graphics processing unit (GPU)-powered AI systems. These new processors with Performance-cores (P-cores) include Intel's innovative Priority Core Turbo (PCT) technology and Intel Speed Select Technology - Turbo Frequency (Intel SST-TF), delivering customizable CPU core frequencies to boost GPU performance across demanding AI workloads. The new Xeon 6 processors are available today, with one of the three currently serving as the host CPU for the NVIDIA DGX B300, the company's latest generation of AI-accelerated systems. The NVIDIA DGX B300 integrates the Intel Xeon 6776P processor, which plays a vital role in managing, orchestrating and supporting the AI-accelerated system. With robust memory capacity and bandwidth, the Xeon 6776P supports the growing needs of AI models and datasets.

"These new Xeon SKUs demonstrate the unmatched performance of Intel Xeon 6, making it the ideal CPU for next-gen GPU-accelerated AI systems," said Karin Eibschitz Segal, corporate vice president and interim general manager of the Data Center Group at Intel. "We're thrilled to deepen our collaboration with NVIDIA to deliver one of the industry's highest-performing AI systems, helping accelerate AI adoption across industries."

GeForce NOW is turning up the heat this summer with a hot new deal. For a limited time, save 40% on six-month Performance memberships and enjoy premium GeForce RTX-powered gaming for half a year. Members can jump into all the action this summer, whether traveling or staying cool at home. Eleven new games join the cloud this week, headlined by the highly anticipated launch of Capcom's Onimusha 2 and Netmarble's Game of Thrones: Kingsroad. That's not all - Honkai Star Rail's latest update is available to play in the cloud this week.

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With the Performance membership, gamers can stream at up to 1440p resolution, experience ultrawide support and play in sessions of up to six hours - all without the need for the latest hardware. For a limited time, gamers can get all of these premium features for just $29.99 when signing up for a six-month Performance membership.

ID-Cooling is known to be a specialist when it comes to thermal solutions, offering an extensive portfolio of products to keep your PC components cool. We headed toward their booth here at Computex 2025 expecting to see firsthand what they have on display as cooling solutions, and yes, the booth was packed with both new and updated products.

The SL360 V2 Plus AIO now features a unique expanded radiator, you can clearly see that ID-Cooling has enlarged the radiator and also added a thick side-frame to the fans. This way they increased the actual active fin-area of the radiator so that the three AP-120 fans are able to cool it better. The SL360 V2 Black/White variants use 120 mm x 28 mm fans (previous SL360 used 25 mm thick fans) without the expanded radiator from the Plus model. Both AIOs sport the same 2.1-inch circular LCD display and ARGB lighting.

Deepcool presented a diverse range of cooling solutions at Computex 2025, covering high-end all-in-one liquid coolers, flagship LCD-equipped systems, advanced air coolers, and next-generation chassis fans. The new LQ Ultra models include an ARGB halo ring on the pump housing and a built-in LCD panel that displays live coolant temperature, pump speed, and overall system status. Available in 240 mm and 360 mm radiator options, these AIO units can be fully managed via software for personalized performance profiles. For example, the LQ360 comes with three FD12 ARGB fans and DeepCool's fifth-generation water pump, featuring a three-phase, six-slot, four-pole motor capable of spinning up to 3,400 RPM. This configuration delivers 72.04 CFM of airflow and 3.48 mm of static pressure while keeping noise under 38.71 dB(A). To help ensure long-term durability, the series also incorporates DeepCool's patented Anti-Leak Technology.

The Formula-V Line is a young Taiwanese company that tries to make its way into the always crowded market of PC components, so our team made it to their Computex booth to see what they have on display. We founded a wide array of desktop cases in different sizes and cooling setups. The Air Power series has designs that allow for strong airflow. The G3 Plus White fits ATX and microATX motherboards in a case measuring 455 x 245 x 470 mm. This case has room to fit up to six 120 mm or four 140 mm fans. The bigger G5 EX model is 475 x 235 x 501 mm in size. It supports back-connected motherboards and works with EATX boards. This larger case focus on airflow allowing users to fit up to ten 120 mm or seven 140 mm fans. The G8 model introduces dual front panel options with both grated and glass configurations in a 480 x 235 x 470 mm case format.

This year at Computex, Apacer was showing off several new DDR5 memory modules and storage products. First up is its NOX RGB DDR5 CUDIMM which delivers a base speed of 8000 MT/s, but according to the company, can be overclocked to 9000 MT/s and there's also a non RGB version. Next up we have the Shield RGB DDR5 modules, which appears to want to take on Corsair's Dominator modules, at least design vise and these are also available without RGB. There was no mention of any speeds for these modules and as they'll only be available later this year, there's no information on the Apacer website either. Finally, Apacer has entered into a partnership with ASUS to produce TUF co-branded memory and was showing off the new NOX TUF RGB DDR5 modules. The already available non RGB version is available in speeds from 5200 MT/s to 6800 MT/s.

On the storage side, Apacer had a new external USB4 Gen 3x2—otherwise known as 40 Gbps—SSD, which is based on the Phison U21 controller. The AS741 as the drive is called, will be available in sizes from 1 TB to 4 TB and it should offer sequential read speeds of up to 4000 MB/s and sequential write speeds of up to 3600 MB/s. It also has an integrated cable/handle, which is the blue part in the picture, but we're not sure how it really is intended to work. Apacer also had a new PCIe 5.0 x4 M.2 NVMe SSD that goes under the name of AS2280F4U, which is based on Silicon Motion SM2508 controller and it should offer read speeds of up to 14000 MB/s and write speeds of 13000 MB/s. It will come in sizes between 1 TB and 4 TB and the heatsink has a rather tiny fan built into it. Both of the SSDs will be available later this year.

SilverStone brought a host of new AIO liquid CPU coolers to Computex 2025, and we begin our tour with the IceMyst Pro line of AIO CLCs for a wide range of gaming desktop CPU socket types. The company also added support for AMD Socket TR5 for Ryzen Threadripper HEDT processors. These coolers come in 240 mm, 280 mm, 360 mm, and 420 mm sizes. Next up are the IceMyst 2U and 3U lines of AIO CLCs for rackmount cases. These are highly socket specific. The IceMyst 400 2U comes with a pump-block that supports LGA1851 and AM5, with the included 80 mm server-grade fans turning at speeds of up to 8,000 RPM to push air through radiators that are either 400 mm x 80 mm (5x 80 mm), or 240 mm x 80 mm (3x 80 mm). Then there's the 3U-capable XE360PD, which comes with a pump located in the radiator, and a water block that's capable of AMD Socket TR5; and the XE360PDD, which is meant for 2P servers and workstations. There will be models specific to CPU socket types, including SP5 and LGA4266.More pictures follow.

SilverStone brought a huge selection of products to Computex 2025, we begin our coverage with its power supply range. SilverStone targets a variety of markets including servers, workstations, and DIY gaming desktops. Leading the pack is the Hela 2500Rz. The PSU meets Cybenetics Platinum switching efficiency rating, and offers a whopping 2500 W of power, with four 12V-2x6 600 W power connectors. The PSU was announced just last month, and targets workstations and AI inferencing systems with up to four RTX 5090 graphics cards.

Next up, is the Extreme 1000Rz Platinum, the company's flagship SFX power supply with 1000 W on tap, Cybenetics Platinum rating, full modular cabling, and a single 12V-2x6 connector. The FX600Rz is a new generation Flex-ATX PSU with 600 W on tap, which includes two 16-pin 12V-2x6 connectors. These boxes are meant to be part of redundant PSUs, or to be added to your workstations to supplement your power requirements. Also shown are the 2U rackmount power supplies 2U750Rx Gold (750 W), and the 2U850Rx Gold (850 W). The PDB 2-port 1+1 backplane lets you combine two 2000 W PSUs for 1+1 redundancy, supporting up to 2 CRPS, and six 12V-2x6. Speaking of redundant PSUs, we've come across the Gemini 2000C Titanium in 1U and 2U form-factors. There's also a mammoth Gemini 2400C Titanium, a server PSU with 2400 W on tap in a tiny 1U form-factor, which relies on cyclonic 40 mm fan to keep cool.More pictures follow.

darkFlash offers a variety of keyboards and mice designed for gaming and office use, featuring mechanical switches, wireless connectivity, and customizable options. The PXD98 mechanical keyboard is based on the best-selling GD series, featuring a small display that can show custom animations, wireless connectivity, and sound-dampening foam. The EZ68 is a compact 65% magnetic switch gaming keyboard with fully adjustable actuation points, an 8000 Hz polling rate, and RGB backlighting.

darkFlash showcased the DFM80 Series, an ultra-light gaming mouse weighing just 48 g, equipped with the PAW3395 optical sensor supporting up to 26,000 DPI. The Flow 3 vertical mouse, designed for creatives looking for more ergonomic options, was also on display in a wide range of colors.

Gaming peripherals brand iRocks brought its latest keyboards and mice to the 2025 Computex. We begin our tour with the table with gaming mice. The M51R is a premium mouse powered by the PixArt PAW3950 sensor that provides 30,000 dpi resolution, 52 G acceleration, and 8,000 Hz polling rate. This sensor also powers the M36R, but with its optical micro switches with a hardware optical encoder, which prevents the issue of double-clicking caused by electrical contact oxidation over time. The M25R is a quick charging wireless silent mouse, which leverages super capacitor technology. The mouse takes just 8 minutes to charge up for over 40 hours of use. It offers silent key switches. Connectivity options include 2.4 GHz RF, Bluetooth, and USB.

We now move on to keyboards, and greeting us is the 98% K85R keyboard, which comes in various colors, with various key switch and keycap options. The keyboard comes with a programmable rotary dial, and a 1.14-inch LCD screen. The K107R is a low-profile keyboard that's laid out similar to K85R, but lacking that 1.14-inch screen. This one implements an in-house low-profile key switch with 3.2 mm key travel, and 3-way connectivity. The K105R is a full-size low-profile keyboard with scissor key switches that offer 3.8 mm key travel. We've seen many color examples of this keyboard at the iRocks booth.

Thanks in part to our readers' comments on the back of the new Realtek 10 Gbps Ethernet solutions, we discovered a company that produces what appears to be the only 5 Gbps Ethernet switches in the entire world and it just so happens that they are attending Computex this week. The company goes under the name of Cirinet or Sirivision in China, but after our chat with them at the show, it appears that Apple has taken an issue with the company name, although it might not matter, since the company is largely an ODM/OEM. The company offers two 5 Gbps switches, both are eight port switches and are built around Realtek hardware.

The product on display at Computex is called the SR-S5G3008 and it's an 8-port managed switch, with the unmanaged model being the SRS5G1008. The SR-S5G3008 is a fully managed L3 switch and rather unusually, the company even claims to offers up its firmware for the switch under GPL terms, so at least in theory, it would be possible to download the source code and compile your own version of it. We did also ask about potential retail pricing and the company suggested a price range in the US$150-200 bracket for the unmanaged version. However, with the advent of the new Realtek 10 Gbps PHY, they expect the price difference between a 5 Gbps and a 10 Gbps version, otherwise identical, since the same switching IC would be used, to be less than US$50 in retail. This suggests that 5 Gbps switches might be dead before they've even hit the market, at least if Realtek delivers on their power consumption figures, as both options could be fanless, an advantage these two 5 Gbps switches have over 10 Gbps switches today.

At Computex 2025, Palit showed off its latest Pandora NXNano mini PC, bringing the power of NVIDIA Jetson Orin NX Super to a truly pocket-sized AI platform. At its heart sits an eight-core Arm Cortex-A78AE CPU paired with a 1,024-core Ampere-architecture GPU (32 Tensor Cores), delivering up to 157 TOPS of sparse AI throughput and 78 TOPS dense performance. Up to 16 GB of LPDDR5 memory (102.4 GB/s bandwidth) and a pre-installed 128 GB PCIe Gen 4 SSD ensure both data-intensive models and large datasets run smoothly. Connectivity is generous: dual 10/100/1000 Mb Ethernet, two USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports, a USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C OTG port, plus USB 2.0 and HDMI 2.0 outputs. Four M.2 slots (for storage, Wi-Fi, 5G/LTE or video-capture cards), an 8-lane MIPI CSI-2 camera interface, and headers for I²C, SPI, UART, GPIO, and CAN Bus round out a very flexible I/O package.

Housed in a sleek 145×123 ×66 mm chassis, the NXNano balances performance and thermals with "superior thermal design" that includes two 50 mm high-efficiency fans, ensuring sustained workloads remain cool even under heavy AI inference. Removable base and side panels allow easy customization, whether adding 3D-printed shells or extra modules. The rugged aluminium frame accommodates DC input from 12 to 36 V. At just 470 g, this DIY-friendly unit is ideal for edge deployments in retail, digital signage, robotics, and education, putting enterprise-grade AI in a truly compact form factor.

Ocypus brought a slick new lineup of gaming PC cooling and cases to Computex 2025. We begin our tour with the Sigma L36 Pro, a premium AIO CLC with a cubical pump-block crowned with a 3.5-inch, high-quality true-color display with 640 x 480 pixels resolution, which appears elevated from the rest of the block, which itself is framed by an ARGB diffuser. The cooler comes in black and white color options, and this particular model, as its name suggests, comes with a 360 mm radiator. Ocypus had the display cycle some high-res video clips to demonstrate its quality. Next up, is the Sigma L36 ARGB, which is mostly the same cooler as the L36 Pro, but with a smaller, lower-resolution screen that's surrounded by a ring-shaped design element. The screen is detachable from the rest of the block. While the L36 Pro and L36 ARGB are in production, what's new and upcoming is the Sigma Ultra.

The upcoming Ocypus Sigma Ultra will be the company's flagship CLC product, with a round true-color LCD surrounded by a ring-shaped ARGB diffuser. What's unique to this cooler is its side cowling that opens up like a commercial jet engine with its thrust reversers engaged. These panels then guide airflow from a small fan onto the VRM area of the motherboard when the software controlling the cooler detects high VRM temperatures if they're exposed via ACPI; although you can manually set it to open, close, or stay halfway. The cooler also includes a compound fan that reduces cable clutter.

Endgame Gear made a striking appearance at Computex 2025 in Taipei, introducing a series of professional esports peripherals designed to shave milliseconds off every input. The centerpiece of the showcase was the KB65HE 8k, a compact 65% keyboard featuring true 8,000 Hz polling and scan rates alongside next-generation hall-effect sensors. Because each keystroke is detected magnetically without any physical contact, the keyboard offers virtually zero debounce delay and remarkable durability. Players can customize the actuation point from 0.1 mm to 4 mm, fine-tune press and release sensitivity with Rapid Trigger Technology, and turn on hardware-level SOCD cleaning to ensure flawless directional inputs, all of which support the split-second decision-making required at the highest levels of competition.

Endgame Gear also refined the keyboard's sound profile by replacing traditional silicone with a Poron sandwich pad and adding silicone dampeners beneath the stabilizers. The result is a deeper, more satisfying "thock" that muffles sharp clacks and provides a softer feel. Housed in a CNC-machined aluminium case, the KB65HE 8k weighs 1,050 g, offers a sleek black finish, and comes with spare feet for an optional 7.5° typing angle, compared with a 5° default. Doubleshot PBT keycaps enhance grip and scratch resistance, and hot-swappable Raesha Silent Magnetic switches require only 28 gf to actuate, making each keystroke quiet and effortless.

Azza—maker of unique PC cases—drew widespread attention at Computex 2025 with its bold new cube-cluster designs that combine striking aesthetics and high-performance cooling. On display is the distorted cube design, with an unknown name for now. The top module contains three 120 mm ARGB fans that draw cool air through a perforated mesh panel, illuminating the interior with cascading light. The middle cube supports ATX motherboards and dual-slot graphics cards, while the bottom section accommodates power supplies and up to four storage drives. Azza offered two elegant finishes at the booth: classic black with smoky tempered glass and a limited-edition silver with mirror-like accents. The design incorporates integrated cable channels and quick-release thumbscrews to ease installation for builders of all skill levels. Practical features include magnetic dust filters on all fan intakes, the capacity for 360 mm radiators, and an optional fourth cube that serves as a VR and streaming docking bay.

A variety of new updates are available this month across our gaming platforms. Coming today, Retro Classics games are available to play for Xbox Game Pass members. Players who stream on the Xbox app on PC now have an additional streaming option with GeForce Now. Game Bar introduces quick settings, visual updates for Widgets in Compact Mode, and coming soon, Microsoft Edge Game Assist, an in-game browser that brings an immersive game-centric experience to Edge. And Xbox gift cards can now be redeemed for any amount via Xbox Rewards. Read more about these and other exciting updates below.

Announcing Retro Classics available for Game Pass Members
We're thrilled to announce the launch of Retro Classics, a collaboration between Xbox and Antstream Arcade, available to play for Game Pass members globally. Starting today, Game Pass members can dive into a collection of 50+ classic Activision games from the '80s and '90s, including beloved titles like Commando, Grand Prix, Kaboom!, Mech Warrior 2: 31st Century Combat, and Pitfall! This initiative is a step in our commitment to game preservation and backwards compatibility, allowing players to experience many timeless games on modern devices.

In addition to new PC cases, PSUs, and peripherals, Corsair also brought an updated version of the NAUTILUS RS AIO CPU cooler and new RS-R ARGB fans to the Computex 2025 show. As you may have guessed from the name, the NAUTILUS RS will be getting an LCD screen, and Corsair is also announcing an NAUTILUS RS LCD module, which can be used to upgrade any NAUTILUS RS or NAUTILUS RS ARGB Series AIO cooler. The company is also announcing its new RS-R ARGB fans.

The new NAUTILUS RS LCD AIO CPU cooler is an upgrade to the NAUTILUS RS series launched last year, and were a mainstream offer from Corsair, at least compared to the iCUE-based AIOs. The original NAUTILUS RS was relying on motherboard lighting software and were not compatible with CapSwap modules. Now, with NAUTILUS RS LCD, you get best of both worlds, an LCD screen controllable via iCUE and standard fan control. The NAUTILUS RS LCD will be available in 240 and 360 mm versions and both black and white color options, and comes with new RS120 fans. It uses a convex cold plate, and features a 2.1-inch IPS LCD screen, which you can use to display images, GIFs, or system information, all via Corsair's own iCUE. Corsair also announced the NAUTILUS LCD RS Module, a drop-in upgrade for any NAUTILUS RS or NAUTILUS RS ARGB Series AIO cooler. It is a simple pump cap replacement with 2.1-inch IPS screen that connects via USB.

darkFlash showcased quite an extensive lineup of new cases here at Computex 2025, ranging from the somewhat traditional DS900 series to more sophisticated ones like those in the Art Ultra and Explore series. We start with the DS900 family, which received three additions. The DS900 Mesh obviously sports a full mesh front panel, the DS900WS adds wooden accents, while the DS900W features large side and front glass panels with, again, some wooden elements.

The DS900G features a single curved glass panel for a seamless panoramic view. The three DS900WS/W/G cases have the same dimensions (434 mm x 218 mm x 454 mm), while the DS900 Mesh is the largest, measuring 470 mm x 218 mm x 454 mm.

Asetek, the pioneer of the all-in-one (AIO) liquid cooler and global leader in mechatronic innovation, today announced the launch of Ingrid - a new platform-based liquid cooling solution engineered to deliver superior thermal performance, reduced acoustic footprint, and platform-level flexibility for both partners and PC builders. The Ingrid product line debuts with Value and Mainstream offerings and will later expand the product family - powering a complete cooling portfolio built for tomorrow's CPU architectures and the demands of AI workloads. Set to debut at Computex 2025, Ingrid represents a new generation of Asetek AIO design, built on decades of thermal leadership and precision engineering.

"With Ingrid, we're introducing a platform-based approach that meets the needs of B2B customers, OEM partners, and PC enthusiasts alike," said André Sloth Eriksen, CEO and Founder of Asetek. "It's our most refined acoustic and installation experience to date - and a foundation we'll continue to expand."

Thermal Grizzly at the 2025 Computex showed off its latest products targeted at PC enthusiasts and professional overclockers. The star attraction in this booth is the Der8auer der8enchtable. This piece of hardware is perfection—it's a bench table that doubles up as a PCB. You install your motherboard on top of this with the provided standoffs, and connect your motherboard to this baseboard that takes care of all the other connectivity, including USB, fan control, liquid-cooling pump control, storage devices, lighting control, and other cool stuff. TechPowerUp has given the Thermal Grizzly Der8auer der8enchtable the Best of Computex 2025 Award for innovating something we never knew we badly wanted!

Thermal Grizzly also showed off its latest WireView Pro, a module that lets you keep an eye on the way your graphics card is pulling power, with in-line measurement of voltage, current, connector temperature, and other stats. The latest generation of WireView Pro comes with an IPS LCD replacing the older OLED matrix display, for even more detail. Up next, are several DIY liquid cooling products Thermal Grizzly showed off under its DeltaMate brand, which include the Mycro Pro II AM5 CPU water block, which comes with design-level optimization for Socket AM5 MCMs such as "Raphael" and "Granite Ridge," and the DeltaMate ROG Astral RTX 5090 full-coverage water block.More pictures follow.

AVerMedia brought several new streaming and capture devices to the Computex 2025 show in Taipei, including the recently announced Live Gamer ULTRA S (GC553Pro), a 4K60 or 1080p240 capture card, the StreamLine Mini+ (GC311G2), a compact 4K60 or 1080p60 capture card, and the CamStream 4K (BU113G2), a high-performance streaming and recording device for DSLR, mirrorless, action cam, or camcorder.

The star of the show is the Live Game ULTRA S, a high-performance capture card external capture card designed specifically for game streamers, supporting high frame rate recording, true-color RGB24 capture, and 5.1-channel surround sound. The card uses USB 3.0 Type-C connection, and supports up to 4K60 HDR/VRR pass-through, high-frame-rate capture up to 4K60, 1440p144, 1080p240, HDR capture up to 1440p30 and ultra-wide aspect ratios. It also has a 5.1-channel audio capture. The Live Gamer ULTRA S (GC553Pro) was announced back in February and is available for $149.99. In addition, AVerMedia also brought two new devices, including the compact StreamLine Mini+ (GC311G2), that supports capturing 1080p60 video while playing at 4K60 HDR pass-through. The company also showcased the new CamStream 4K (BU113G2), a a simple and small device that gives any DLSR, mirrorless, action cam, or camcorder an ability to stream and record at 4K60 visuals and near-zero latency. It has a 1/4-inch female thread for mounting, USB 3.2 Type-C connection and HDMI 2.0 input. In addition to 4K60 resolution, it also supports HDR 1440p144 and HDR 1080p240 options.

The Thermalright brand is synonymous with tower-type CPU coolers, but they've branched out significantly into other allied product lines, including cases and power supplies over the years. The company brought a wealth of its latest innovations to Computex 2025. We were drawn into the booth with a unique open-frame, liquid-cooled mini PC powered by an AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS MoD (mobile on desktop) platform. This machine is slightly smaller than a game console, but has a fully fledged liquid cooling loop cooling the SoC, while additional heatsinks cover the M.2 NVMe SSDs. There's even small square color display to put out real time system monitoring stats.

While this mini PC is in the shape of an open-air frame, the company also showed us a closed, cuboidal, liquid cooled mini PC, which comes with a handle, and a neatly executed RGB diffuser along the base. Much like its open-air sibling, it has a square true-color display. This one is powered by the Ryzen 7 7840HS. Both these chips are older generation, but Thermalright intends to showcase the capability of its mini PC cases.

Montech is showcasing the yet-to-be-released CyberFlow 360 AIO liquid cooler with an improved and interesting pump design that surely looks impressive. We will see it in stores in Q4 2025 backed by a six-year warranty, however pricing is not yet known. Montech is also preparing a new addition to its HyperFlow AIO liquid coolers with the new HyperFlow Digital 360/240 series that now features a digital display to monitor CPU and GPU temperatures. On the air cooling segment, Montech has on display the NX400 / NX400 ARGB CPU cooler featuring a single tower design with a radiator with 52 fins, a single 120 mm E28 series fan and four heatpipes. The NX400 series will launch this June with an MSRP of $25.90 / $29.90 for the ARGB version. A bigger version named NX600 / NX600 ARGB is due to be launched in Q4 2025, featuring a dual-tower, dual-fan design and six heatpipes.

In addition to the future PC cases, Lian Li also showcased its new HydroShift III AIO CPU cooler at the Computex 2025 show, which features a beautiful curved 2K screen, as well as new DWS, RS, RB, and SP Series power supplies.

Designed for adaptability, the Lian Li HydroShift III not only has a curved 2K LCD screen, but it is also motorized, allowing for horizontal and vertical movement for best possible positioning. The HydroShift III also comes with a VRM cooling fan above the pump which should improve both RAM and VRM cooling, using metal tubing with a rigid structure for cleaner tube routing. The HydroShift III should come in Q4, with a target price of $269.99. Lian Li also showcased the HydroShift II LCD-C CL, which will be coming later in May for $179.99, and this one uses a standard circular LCD screen.

At Computex 2025 in Taipei, NZXT revealed its latest refresh, focused on improving thermal performance and simplifying the building process. The company introduced two new chassis, updated AIO liquid coolers, and its first 420 mm cooling solutions, all designed to give PC enthusiasts more options when assembling high-performance rigs. The spotlight was on the H9 Flow family, which now includes the base H9 Flow (MSRP $169.99), the H9 Flow RGB ($209.99), and the fully equipped H9 Flow RGB+ ($289.99).

These dual-chamber mid-towers accommodate up to 420 mm radiators at both the front and top, while fine-mesh panels and an angled front-right fan arrangement borrowed from the popular H6 Flow help channel cool air directly to critical components. The RGB+ model arrives with two front F420 RGB Core fans, a 120 mm RGB Core exhaust fan, and an integrated NZXT Control Hub so that lighting and cooling are synchronized straight out of the box via CAM software.

Sapphire brought unique new hardware to Computex 2025. We begin our tour with the new Sapphire Edge AI line of mini PCs. First up, is the Edge AI 370, a mini PC measuring 117 mm x 111 mm x 30 mm (WxDxH). It is powered by AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 "Strix Point" mobile processor, with two DDR5 SO-DIMM slots supporting up to 96 GB of memory. Storage comes from a 1 TB Gen 4 NVMe SSD. The CPU is configured with 12 cores (4x Zen 5 + 8x Zen 5c), while the maxed out RDNA 3.5 iGPU has 16 CU. The XDNA 2 NPU is clocked for 50 AI TOPS, and meets Microsoft Copilot+ requirements.

Next up, is the Sapphire X870EA Wi-Fi PhantomLink Edition motherboard. This is Sapphire's first high-end motherboard in years. The Socket AM5 motherboard is based on the flagship AMD X870E chipset, and offers premium connectivity and I/O features. It's also designed to visually match the company's latest Radeon RX 9070 XT NITRO+ graphics card, but its most striking feature is PhantomLink. This is a backside power delivery feature similar to ASUS BTF. The main PCI-Express 5.0 x16 slot has a trailing power delivery slot that relays power from a 12V-2x6 power input located next to the 24-pin ATX connector on the motherboard. This may not be a complete backside I/O motherboard, but at least keeps the graphics card free from any power cables sticking out. To use PhantomLink, however, you need a compatible graphics card, and Sapphire showed us the Radeon RX 9070 XT NITRO+ PhantomLink Edition.

We could not miss stopping by Montech's booth at Computex 2025, since we had a feeling they would be preparing new products. And we were right, Montech's booth was packed with upcoming PC cases spanning all formats, from full-sized towers to compact small form factors. On display were several key product lines: the flagship Sky case series, the King high-end dual-chamber lineup with curved tempered glass, and the upcoming small form factor Ten case family. The booth also featured mesh-focused designs, such as the X5 series and the Air 2000, with its integrated display technology.

The Montech King dual-chamber series continues with its established tradition of using curved tempered glass panels, the case family being extended with two new models: King 45 mid-tower and King 15 mini-tower. Both offer angled bottom pre-installed fans (3x 120 mm with one 140 mm at the back) and full support for back-connected motherboards, the compact King 15 being suited for microATX/Mini-ITX. Again, both cases support one top radiator up to 360 mm and one up to 140 mm at the rear. They will be released in Q1 2026 in white and black variants.

Alphacool's presentation at Computex 2025 highlighted an extensive suite of water-cooling solutions, each blending premium materials with thoughtful, user-friendly design. Beyond the already known Core 2 Aurora CPU AIO and Core GPU AIO, we saw new Apex-series and Core-series accessories, tubing, fittings, and chassis enhancements. The Apex GPU Cooler takes center stage for high-end graphics cards. Its chrome-plated copper block and backplate use Alphacool's distinctive Apex styling, and the internal flow path is optimized for maximum heat extraction during sustained workloads.

Lian Li displayed its upcoming PC cases at the Computex 2025 show in Taipei, including the Lancool 217 INF, Lancool 4, Vector 100, Vector 200, O11D Mini V2, and the DAN Case B4. The Lancool PC case series from Lian Li is quite popular, and the company is updating its iconic Lancool 217 by replacing the wood panel with an Infinity Mirror front panel with integrated fans. It will also include built-in lighting controls with wireless functionality thanks to integrated L-Wireless receiver, dual PSU support, as well as support for back-connect motherboards. Lian Li also unveiled the Lancool 4, with three sided glass design and precision cut openings at the front for fans, as well as vertical PSU and bottom chamber design for better GPU cooling. The Lancool 217 INF comes in October with price set at $119.99 for the black and $124.99 for the white version, while the Lancool 4 will be available in black and white color options and is also expected in October 2025 with price set at $129.99.

Lian Li also showcased its new O11D Mini V2, a successor to the currently available O11D Mini, and although it is a small PC case as the name suggests, it supports standard ATX motherboards (including back-connect ones). The rest of the features include support brackets for the GPU and 24-pin motherboard cable for a cleaner layout, bottom openings for optimized cable routing, and a slanted bottom for better GPU cooling.

QNAP has broadened its high-speed networking and storage portfolio to address the growing demands of data centers, creative studios, and small-to-medium businesses. We were at their Computex 2025 booth to check it out. Central to this expansion is the QSW-M7230-2X4F24T, a 1U rackmount L3 Lite managed switch featuring 24 copper 10 GbE BASE-T ports, four 25 GbE SFP28 fiber interfaces, and two 100 GbE QSFP28 uplinks. With support for ECN and PFC to ensure lossless Ethernet, PTP for precise time synchronization, and MC-LAG for automatic link redundancy, this switch provides a unified management platform that is well suited for both GPU-intensive compute clusters and high-throughput video editing environments.

Team Group brought a slick new lineup of storage and gaming PC cooling products to Computex 2025. We already previewed its T-Force AIO CPU and M.2 coolers, and we now have with us memory and storage products spanning the T-Force, T-Create, and Xtreem sub-brands. We begin our tour with the T-Create AI Expert DDR5 CAMM2 module. A CAMM2 module is a dual-channel memory form factor that's installed along the plane of the motherboard instead of perpendicular to it, to improve clearance around the CPU socket area and benefit from superior circuit topology. The T-Create AI Expert CAMM2 offers speeds of DDR5-8000 at CL42-50-50-84 timings, 32 GB of capacity (16 GB per channel), and 1.4 V module voltage. Its advertised speeds are enabled through XMP.

Next up, is the T-Create Classic C47, a M.2-2280 Gen 4 SSD targeting creators, offering capacities of up to 4 TB with transfer speeds of up to 7.4 GB/s reads, and 7 GB/s writes. While the C47 targets client PCs, the company has a few workstation/server grade products under the T-Create brand, too. First up is the T-Create Master AI I5U2, a 2.5-inch SSD with the U.2 Gen 5 x4 interface, capacities of 15.36 TB, 30.72 TB, and 61.44 TB; and transfer speeds of up to 14 GB/s sequential reads, with up to 10 GB/s of sequential writes. The T-Create Master AI I5E1 is a slender drive in the E1.S form-factor, with a PCIe Gen 5 x4 interface, capacities of 7.68 TB, 12.8 TB, and 15.36 TB, and the same 14 GB/s reads and up to 10 GB/s writes as its U.2 sibling. The T-Create Master AI I5E3 is basically the same drive component wise, but in the E3.S form-factor.

Enermax at the 2025 Computex showed us several of its latest innovations with PC and workstation cases. We begin our tour with an attraction in the Enermax booth—an oil immersed workstation that implements a copper foam-lattice heatsink that dissipates heat from a Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7000 processor and as many as four high-end GPUs, to the immersion fluid. Next up, is the Studio-G, a production eGPU enclosure Enermax co-designed with Sparkle. The enclosure features an 850 W ATX 3.1 power supply that can feed a graphics card with a 600 W 12V-2x6 connector or 3x 8-pin PCIe power, while the PCI-Express 4.0 x16 slot (electrical x4) puts out an additional 96 W. The enclosure features a bridge chip that converts the PCI-Express 4.0 x4 to a Thunderbolt 5 interface, which includes support for 120 Gbps host-to-GPU and 40 Gbps GPU-to-host asymmetric bandwidth boost. The demo unit was shown featuring a PowerColor RX 9070 XT Red Devil with 3x 8-pin PCIe power.

On our way to the company's main case stand, we also spotted the Enermax Open Frame system, targeting enthusiasts and overclockers. It suppors motherboards as large as E-ATX, and was demoed with a Xeon W-3595X based workstation build with an RTX 5090. The EL 501A Air and EL 600A Scenic are ATX mid-tower cases. The Scenic comes with tempered glass front panel that curves along the edges, while the Air comes with a mesh intake. The Scenic comes with up to 9 fan mounts, while the Air comes with 12. Both cases offer up to 43 cm of clearance for graphics cards, and up to 16.5 cm clearance for CPU coolers. You get a spacious crawlspace behind the motherboard tray for better cable management, and modern front-panel features such as USB 3.2 type-C. Both cases come in white and black trims.

We stopped by the Raijintek booth at Computex 2025 to see what the brand has prepared for this year. The CYCLOPS EVO Liquid AIO CPU Cooler was at the heart of their presentation. It features a slim 397 × 120 × 27 mm aluminium radiator fitted with three 120 × 120 × 25 mm hydraulic-bearing fans that operate between 800 and 1,800 RPM to deliver up to 67 CFM of airflow. The included ceramic-axis pump moves 750 L/H of coolant through 500 mm of tubing, maintaining an impressively low thermal resistance of 0.08 °C per watt while keeping noise levels below 30 dBA.

EUROCOM launches the RAPTOR X16 customized laptop - a lightweight, user-upgradeable RTX 5070Ti powerhouse for Gamers, Creators, and Power Users. Featuring the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070Ti, this 16-inch Raptor X16 powerhouse under 5lbs redefines mobile gaming and performance computing on the go. EUROCOM, a leader in high-performance portable computing, announces the RAPTOR X16, a versatile 16-inch system engineered for those who demand exceptional GPU performance without being tethered to a desktop. Built for gamers, students in STEM fields, power users, and creative professionals, the RAPTOR X16 combines high-powered hardware, extensive configuration/upgrade options, and a robust cooling system to handle demanding applications and AAA gaming - all in a lightweight high quality Aluminium Magnesium Alloy body frame.

EUROCOM Raptor X16 is powered by Intel Core Ultra 9 Processor 275HX 24C/24T Processor with 36M cache and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070Ti 12 GB DDR7 with NVIDIA Blackwell architecture and 184 Tensor AI cores. It supports up to 24 TB of NVMe SSD storage in RAID 0/1/5 and two Thunderbolt 4 ports allowing up to 3 external monitors connected directly to dGPU.

SK hynix Inc. announced today that it has developed UFS 4.1 solution product adopting the world's highest 321-layer 1 Tb triple level cell 4D NAND flash for mobile applications. The development comes amid increasing requirements for high performance and low power of a NAND solution product to ensure a stable operation of on-device AI. The company expects the UFS 4.1 product, optimized for AI workload, to help enhance its memory leadership in the flagship smartphone markets.

With an increase in demand for on-device AI leading to greater importance of the balance between computation capabilities and battery efficiency of a device, the mobile market is now requiring thinness and low power from a mobile device. The latest product comes with a 7% improvement in power efficiency, compared with the previous generation based on 238-high NAND and a slimmer 0.85 mm thickness, down from 1 mm before, to fit into ultra-slim smartphones.

Enermax CPU and case cooling product lineup shown at Computex 2025 is led by the Aquasoar series. The Aquasoar 360 is the company's premium AIO CLC featuring a pump-block with not one, but two displays. The larger 3.5-inch main display is along the top of the pump-block, while the smaller 2.4-inch one moves on a hinge—you can have it face the top, or the side. Each of the three 120 mm radiator fans comes in a uniquely designed fan frame, and implements daisy-chaining to reduce cable clutter.

The Aquasoar ACS 360 is a step up from the Aquasoar 360, with three exclusive features—its cold plate implements AeroCore Structure (ACS), which extends the copper cold-plate with an extruded aluminium heatsink. A 70 mm fan sits on top of this heatsink, airflow from this fan not just dissipates heat from this heatsink, but also cools the VRM area. The third exclusive feature is its 360 mm x 120 mm compound fan replacing the daisy-chained 3x 120 mm, which further reduces the cable clutter. Each impeller can push up to 82 CFM of airflow.

Enermax at the 2025 Computex showed us their latest PSU products, led by the Platimax II series, which meets ATX 3.1 and PCIe 5.1 specs, and offering 80 Plus Platinum switching efficiency. The series is led by the Platimax II 2400DF, a 2400 W PSU designed for workstations that have up to four high-end GPUs for AI inferencing. The PSU puts out four 600 W rated 12V-2x6 power connectors, and uses what looks like a dual +12 V rail design. It uses a 140 mm double ball-bearing fan to keep cool, and includes a fanless mode up to a certain load percentage.

Positioned just a notch below this is the Platimax II 1600DF, a 1600 W PSU that puts out two 600 W rated 12V-2x6 connections, and comes in the same 18 cm-long body as the 2400DF, using a 140 mm double ball-bearing fan, and including a fanless mode. Below the 2400DF and 1600DF are a trio of performance-segment variants, which include the 850DF, the 1000DF, and the 1200DF. These three come in a smaller 15 cm-long body, use 135 mm double ball-bearing fan, and each of the three puts out a single 600 W rated 12V-2x6.

Cryorig at the 2025 Computex showed off a new concept of a nearly silent PC, called Lull. Imagine a regular AIO liquid cooling loop, but instead of a radiator that relies on active airflow to dissipate heat to, a large extruded aluminium heatsink radiator is used. This radiator is similar in concept to a domestic heating appliance, with its thick metal ridges, and takes up almost the entire left side panel, measuring 400 mm x 400 mm, with a height of 30 mm, and weighting about 3.9 kg. Heat from the loop's coolant is spread uniformly across the radiator, and passively dissipates to the air. With this, only noise from the loop is from the pump-block.

The pump-block used in Lull comes with a round color display with an ARGB ring around it. Cryorig used the exact same pump-block with a conventional 360 mm x 120 mm airflow-based radiator and a trio of daisy-chained 120 mm fans, to create the Cryo360 AIO CLC. Next up, is the Gladius Astral, a premium air cooler, which uses an aluminium dual fin-stack design (D-type), with two 120 mm fans in push-pull configuration, and segment display on top.Pictures of the Cryorig Gladius Astral follow.

ASUS Republic of Gamers today announced the ROG Bulwark Dock (DG300) and the ROG 100 W Gaming Charger Dock (AC100-05). The Bulwark Dock packs 7-in-1 connectivity in a flexible design, allowing users to connect their laptop, ROG Ally, or mobile device to a display and peripherals for a fully-loaded setup. Meanwhile, the ROG 100 W Gaming Charger Dock is the perfect compact charger and connectivity hub for users traveling light.

ROG Bulwark Dock: 7-in-1 connectivity
The ROG Bulwark boasts a diverse assortment of ports to offer users rich connectivity options to accommodate their headset, external monitor, peripherals, and other essential gadgets. The Bulwark Dock supports high-resolution video output via an HDMI 2.1 port, offering up to 4K@144 Hz or 8K@30 Hz visuals for external displays. This allows gamers to experience their ROG Ally, laptop, or mobile devices on a larger screen. In addition, the dock features USB-C with 100-watt Power Delivery, three USB Type-A ports, one Gigabit Ethernet port, and a 3.5 mm audio jack.

This Story is Yours. Leave your mark on the world of racing in F1 25, the official video game of the 2025 FIA Formula One World Championship. Below, you can find the PC features you can enjoy in F1 25. We have covered everything from the newly introduced path tracing to playing on the keyboard, steering wheel, or controller.

Real Time Path Tracing
Path tracing lets us cast light rays from every pixel in the camera view and simulate the light bouncing 3-4 times around the scene. Each bounce samples a surface, and the light moves to the next surface. This makes a cloud of color that we can use some advanced algorithms to resolve back into pixels from the lit 3D scene. Path tracing offers the most advanced simulation of light interactions. For example, there are hundreds of thousands of light sources in Bahrain. Simulating the type of real time shadow interaction, self-reflection, and color bounce you get with path tracing is far ahead of older techniques.

Whether you're building a new PC or bringing your battle-tested rig into the future, you'll want graphics power to keep up with the latest games. That's why we're giving you choices galore with our new AMD-powered Radeon RX 9060 XT (16 GB and 8 GB) graphics cards from TUF Gaming, Prime, and ASUS Dual. You have four distinct options, ensuring there's a Radeon RX 9060 XT that's perfect for your unique rig.

Get ready for next-gen features and designs
All these next-gen graphics cards come packed with RDNA 4 architecture and FSR 4 support. These technologies mean you'll get AMD's latest upscaling solution, granting you incredible high-resolution visuals and impressive system performance to boot. And you'll have the output options you need to enjoy high-res games at jaw-dropping framerates, because all ASUS Radeon RX 9060 XT graphics cards pack DisplayPort 2.1a technology. DP 2.1a provides the bandwidth necessary to see your PC's glorious performance accurately displayed on your monitor. All four of our Radeon RX 9060 XT graphics cards come with two DisplayPort 2.1a ports and one HDMI 2.1b port.

ADATA's XPG sub-brand is best known for producing gaming hardware, but Project INFINITY signals a significant diversification. Two demonstration sample DDR5 UDIMMs were mounted on an open plan build, at the company's Computex booth. Despite bearing XPG branding and gaming-oriented aesthetics, these memory modules are not wholly related to a freshly presented Lancer Neon DDR5 product line. Instead, ADATA has deemed Project INFINITY worthy of inclusion in their "AI Revolution" portfolio.

Impressive credentials are outlined in PR material: "XPG pushes overclocking to new heights with memory solutions that blend extreme performance, bold design, and sustainable materials. Project INFINITY delivers up to 9200 MT/s with 48 GB capacity per module, featuring RGB lighting and an infinity mirror heatsink for a stunning visual effect. For professional workloads." According to an accompanying placard, XPG's bare build utilizes an ultra-expensive ASUS ROG Maximus Z890 Hero mainboard foundation. Intel's Arrow Lake-S flagship CPU—Core Ultra 9 285K—drives the Project INFINITY-centric PC system. Appropriately, the XPG team has selected an ADATA Mars 980 BLADE Gen 5 M.2 SSD, for ultra-fast storage purposes. Hopefully, additional/refined Project INFINITY examples will turn up in the near future.

As robots increasingly make their way to the largest enterprises' manufacturing plants and warehouses, the need for access to critical business and operational data has never been more crucial. At its Sapphire conference, SAP announced it is collaborating with NEURA Robotics and NVIDIA to enable its SAP Joule agents to connect enterprise data and processes with NEURA's advanced cognitive robots. The integration will enable robots to support tasks including adaptive manufacturing, autonomous replenishment, compliance monitoring and predictive maintenance. Using the Mega NVIDIA Omniverse Blueprint, SAP customers will be able to simulate and validate large robotic fleets in digital twins before deploying them in real-world facilities.

Virtual Assistants Become Physical Helpers
AI agents are traditionally confined to the digital world, which means they're unable to take actionable steps for physical tasks and do real-world work in warehouses, factories and other industrial workplaces. SAP's collaboration with NVIDIA and NEURA Robotics shows how enterprises will be able to use Joule to plan and simulate complex and dynamic scenarios that include physical AI and autonomous humanoid robots to address critical planning, safety and project requirements, streamline operations and embody business intelligence in the physical world.

Logitech G, a brand of Logitech and a leading innovator of gaming and sim racing technologies and gear, today announced the launch of the Logitech G522 Gaming Headset, a new addition to its award-winning G5 series, designed to elevate both gameplay and personal expression. "G522 was made for gamers who bring passion and personality to everything they do," said Ujesh Desai, vice president and general manager of Logitech G. "Whether you're climbing the ranks, streaming for your audience, or pulling all-night gaming sessions, the G522 ups your game with top-tier performance, features, and style."

G522 builds on the strong foundation of the widely popular Logitech G733 headset, carrying its legacy further while introducing an exciting evolution. At first glance, the family resemblance is clear, but as you look closer, the G522 reveals a fresh, elevated design. It's all about progression - sleeker curves, a more sophisticated silhouette, and thoughtful design choices that reflect a modern take on performance and style. The sharper edges of the G733 have been transitioned into smooth, flowing lines showcasing a refined aesthetic.

ADATA's gaming division—XPG—has exhibited brand-new SFF-ready cases; as spin-offs from existing Valor Mesh and Valor Air product lines. So far, the Taiwanese manufacturer has released mid-tower options. At Computex 2025, company representatives presented NANO-sized offerings—in particular, a white Air demo unit was endorsed by Jensen Huang. Several XPG items were blessed with the NVIDIA chief's signature—likely coinciding with ADATA's aggressive marketing of new products being (certified) ideal fits for NVIDIA GeForce RTX 50-series graphics cards.

The Valor NANO microATX case series was developed alongside the brand's PYMCORE SFX power supply product line. As mentioned earlier today, these ultra-compact SFX PSUs can be installed at the front of XPG's freshly revealed Nano enclosures—"allowing longer GPUs to fit into SFF builds without compromising performance." A Valor Mesh Nano-based demonstration build was configured with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Founders Edition card—occupying only 304 mm of a max. 370 mm length restriction.

Xsight Labs, a leading fabless semiconductor company providing end-to-end connectivity for next-generation hyperscale, edge and AI data center networks, today announced availability of its Arm -based E1-SoC for cloud and edge AI data centers. The E-Series is the only product of its kind to provide full control plane and data path programmability and is the industry's highest performance software-defined DPU (Data Processing Unit). Xsight Labs is taking orders now for its E1-SoC and the E1-Server, the first-to-market 800G DPU.

E1 is the first SoC in the E-Series, Xsight Labs' SDN (Software Defined Network) Infrastructure Processor product family of fully programmable network accelerators. Built on TSMC's advanced 5 nm process technology, the E1-SoC will begin shipping to customers and ecosystem partners.

THX, Ltd., a world-class high-fidelity audio and video tuning, certification, and technology company, and producer of the iconic THX Deep Note Trailers, has announced today the expansion of its THX Spatial Audio technology. Innovating for enjoyment of gaming, movies and music while listening on consumer electronics and mobile devices such as laptops, headphones, earbuds and soundbars, THX today announced a feature-rich new immersive audio architecture, THX Spatial Audio+.

To ensure that gamers and audio- and videophiles alike can enjoy the pinpoint audio accuracy and true-to-life realism of immersive entertainment like never before comes THX Spatial Audio+. THX Spatial Audio+ improves the core spatial experience with an enhanced and flexible architecture designed to support continued innovation, including such unique features as adding height channels to the immersion and camera-based AI head tracking, depending upon the demands of the device.

Play the long anticipated sequel to Monster Train today! Monster Train 2 has officially left the station! It's up to you to stop the corrupted forces of Heaven. This time, you're taking the fight to THEM! Battle the angels on your own terms by building the ultimate army of banished angels, ethereal fae-like creatures from the great beyond, and…mushrooms? All is possible in Monster Train 2's world!

To celebrate Monster Train 2's launch, we've created a special Supporter Pack! Along with the full game, you can also get the Digital Compendium: an art book, digital wallpapers, printable items, photos from inside our studio, and more. That's just one part of the bundle. You can also get the complete Monster Train 2 Soundtrack, composed by the talented Jordan Chin! If his name sounds familiar, that's because he has been the mastermind for every Shiny Shoe game soundtrack, starting with Monster Train, Inkbound, and now, Monster Train 2!

At Computex this year, UGREEN showcases its newest NAS devices, the NASync iDX6011 and the iDX6011 Pro, both models launched this January at CES although at that time only the NASync iDX6011 was available on display. On our visit to UGREEN's booth at Computex we have now found both of them. These NAS models feature Intel Core Ultra processors with six 3.5-inch drive bays and dual M.2 slots for storage (160 TB max., 6x 24 TB, 2x 8 TB) or cache. They come with 32 GB DDR5 RAM (expandable to 64 GB), PCIe 4.0 x8 expansion, and 128 GB SSD for the UGOS Pro operating system. Connectivity includes dual 10 Gbps Ethernet, 8K HDMI, USB 3.2/2.0 ports, and SD 4.0 card slot. The standard iDX6011 includes Thunderbolt 4 (40 Gbps) front ports, while the Pro model features front USB-C ports, status LCD, and rear OCuLink port (64 Gbps).

UGREEN also showcases its Thunderbolt 5 M.2 NVMe SSD enclosure launched this April. They say it can achieve speeds up to 7000 MB/s (read) and up to 6000 MB/s (write) thanks to the JHL9480 chip when using a Thunderbolt 5 connection (it is however backward compatible with Thunderbolt 4/3 and USB4). It supports up to 8 TB NVMe storage capacity with M.2 2280 NVMe M-KEY/(M&B) Key drives and promise to keep your SSD cool thanks to its aluminium enclosure and active cooling with a temperature-activated fan that engages at 40°C.

XPG's newly unveiled SFF-ready platform—carefully optimized for NVIDIA's omnipresent GeForce RTX 50-series—consists of several product ranges. Given the complicated nature of the manufacturer's various new item lineups, this article will concentrate on freshly unveiled power supplies units. At Computex 2025, ADATA's gaming division has keenly showed off its brand-new PYMCORE SFX PSU series. The company's ultra-compact designs are tailored for integration into VALOR AIR and MESH NANO cases—this synergistic combination is advertised as: "allowing longer GPUs to fit into SFF builds without compromising performance."

The XPG PYMCORE power supply series is fully up-to-date with modern standards—most notably, being ATX 3.1 and PCIe 5.1 compliant. A 1000 W Platinum 80+ certified flagship model offers 235% power excursion. 12V2x6 (600 W) connectors can be linked to compatible SFF-ready enthusiast-grade NVIDIA GeForce graphics cards (and a smattering of custom Radeon RX 9070 Series models). A flagship PYMCORE unit was closely inspected by a TechPowerUp staff member; they took note of three 12V2x6 outputs. One exhibited specimen was deemed very special; due to having been blessed by Jensen Huang's signature. In addition, XPG is readying 850 W and 750 W Gold-rated PYMCORE SKUs. All models are configured with 100% Japanese capacitors.

CPS PCCooler made a splash at Computex 2025 with a host of new liquid and air cooling solutions, fans, and PC cases. We begin our tour with the new AIO liquid CPU coolers, led by the DS360 Display, which as its name suggests, comes with a cuboid pump-block with a true-color display, and premium high static-pressure fluid dynamic bearing fans. This cooler comes in black and white color variants. The DC360 Pro ARGB Display is a premium version of the cooler, which comes with addressable RGB LED fans. Next up, is a row of CPU air-type coolers, including RT400 ARGB, the R400 ARGB, and the R300 ARGB. The RT400 ARGB comes with a larger fin-stack heatsink, and four copper heat pipes. The R400 ARGB is a more compact cooler with fewer heatpipes, and a 92 mm fan. The R300 ARGB is smaller still. The RT500 Digital is a premium single fin-stack tower cooler with a segment display on top that puts out ACPI monitoring information. The RT620 Digital is a further step up, with a dual fin-stack design, and two 120 mm fans instead of one, in push-pull configuration. The RZ820 Display is a high-end dual fin-stack cooler with a true-color display on top.

I appreciate that you've pressed pause on the soundtrack to Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 or decided to take a breather while fighting the demons of DOOM: The Dark Ages to check out what's coming next to your download queue. We've got some bangers from the recent past, a day one we snuck in today, and some additions for Game Pass Standard and some more games added for cloud gaming. Let's get to the games!

Audioscenic, the UK-based audio technology innovator, announces a technology collaboration with Philips and semiconductor solutions leader NXP Semiconductors, to demonstrate the world's first reference design for gaming soundbars. This breakthrough combines Audioscenic Amphi Hi-D spatial audio featuring AI position sensing with Acoustic Echo Cancellation (AEC) from Philips BeClear. Powered by the NXP i.MX 8M Mini applications processor, this technology enables soundbar manufacturers to deliver fully immersive, location-accurate game audio simultaneously with crystal-clear voice chat—a combination previously unachievable in gaming soundbars. Product designers, product managers, and engineers can experience the reference design in person at Computex Taipei 2025.

Gamers have long faced a trade-off: enjoy rich, immersive sound through speakers or have clear voice communication with teammates through headsets. While headsets have dominated hardcore gaming, many players prefer speaker systems like soundbars for extended comfort without headset fatigue, and a more natural "room-filling" audio experience versus the inside-your-head sound of headsets.

The TechPowerUp crew had trouble keeping up with the plethora of new "panoramic view" P-series cases being exhibited at Zalman's Computex booth. Starting with mid-range products; the South Korean brand has prepared various (up to microATX format) P30 and P30 DS2 color options. The latter is equipped with a fancy two-piece detachable glass section, and an integrated 9.1" LCD panel (4:1 ratio). The P30 family was designed with air flow and maximized ventilation in mind—paired with a minimal aesthetic. The P30 DS2 is bundled with three 120 mm ARGB fans, while its plain sibling is appropriately equipped with three non-ARGB units. Both can support up to 360 mm top-mounted AIOs.

ASUS and AMD today jointly announced the launch of the all-new ASUS Expert P-series Copilot+ PCs at Computex 2025, spotlighting its leadership in the commercial AI PC space. Powered by the latest AMD Ryzen AI 300 Series processors, the new lineup includes ExpertBook P3 (PM3) laptop, ExpertCenter P700 (PM700MK, PM700SK) desktops, ExpertCenter P600 (PM640, PM670) all-in-one PCs, and ExpertCenter PN54 Mini PC. These next-generation business devices are engineered to deliver lightning-fast AI computing, seamless productivity, and enhanced security for working professionals—all within a future-ready, sustainable design.

"Our partnership with ASUS has been a tremendous success—initially in the consumer and gaming sectors—and we're excited to build on that momentum as we expand into the commercial space," said Jack Huynh, SVP and GM of the computing and graphics group at AMD. "The introduction of this new commercial lineup, powered by AMD Ryzen AI processors, marks a pivotal moment in high-performance computing. This powerful new solution is designed to meet the growing demands of AI workloads, offering businesses unparalleled speed, efficiency, and scalability for AI-driven applications and innovation worldwide."

At Computex 2025, we ran into the PowerColor Radeon RX 9060 XT Reaper graphics card. The RX 9060 XT was announced earlier today, and is bound for a June 5th availability date. This card features a rather simple board design, given that the Reaper brand of graphics cards from PowerColor are designed to be priced close to the baseline pricing, the RX 9060 XT 8 GB starts at $299, and the 16 GB variant at $349. Both variants come with a total board power (TBP) value of 180 W, and we see that this card comes with a single 8-pin PCIe power connector to meet its power requirements (150 W from the connector and 75 W from the slot).

We also went hands on with the company's premium custom-design RX 9060 XT cards, the Hellhound and Hellhound Spectral White. These cards are strictly 2-slot, but come with lengthy cooling solutions with three fans, and a slender aluminium fin-stack heatsink underneath. The fans are illuminated There are other premium touches such as dual-BIOS, letting you switch between a factory overclock and a Silent BIOS that aggressively clamps down on load fan noise; and an LED toggle switch. The RX 9060 XT 8 GB is expected to get a regular black Hellhound card, while the RX 9060 XT 16 GB gets regular and Spectral White SKUs. Interestingly, the RX 9060 XT Hellhound series, much like the Reaper series, comes with just single 8-pin PCIe power connectors.

Thermaltake has its TOUGHRAM XG RGB D5 memory kits up on display here at Computex 2025 with new Bubble Pink versions and speeds of 7200 MT/s. These will complement an already extensive range of DDR5 memory modules, such as the Black & White 16 GB x 2 kits with speeds up to 8000 MT/s and the Future Dusk, Bubble Pink, and Mocha Mousse 16 GB x 2 kits @ 6000 MT/s. If you didn't know already, the TOUGHRAM XG RGB D5 memory kits from Thermaltake feature support for Intel XMP 3.0 / AMD EXPO performance profile, 10-layer PCB with 2oz copper inner layer, 10μ gold contacts, CKD (Client Clock Driver) alongside their aluminium heatsink and 16 RGB LEDs.

Zalman has debuted its ZM-DF120 fan series at Computex 2025; with an emphasis on reducing cable clutter and easy installation. This is enabled by a magnetic mounting system and per-unit pogo pin interfaces. Similar designs have emerged from rival companies in the recent-ish past; eventually leading to ugly legal battles. The South Korean manufacturer is (bravely) stepping into this arena with its heavily ARGB-lit ZM-DF120 120 mm PWM fan options; showcased in black and white finishes. Side infinity mirror panels are hyped as providing dazzling visual effects. According to specification placards, fan speed range is 600-2000RPM (±10%). Maximum noise level is 34.5 dB (±10%), and max. air flow is 70.05 CFM (±10%). Zalman did not list any static pressure data. As expected, their ZM-DF120 fans leverage a hydro bearing platform.

Hello everyone, the time has come: Throes of the Watchmaker—the free DLC for Sea of Stars—is out now! We have spent nearly two incredible years crafting this free DLC, as a heartfelt thank you to our fans. Your support made it possible, and we hope this bonus final adventure for Sea of Stars will bring you joy. To celebrate the launch, Sea of Stars is currently available at its lowest price since release, with a limited-time discount of 35% off!

Throes of the Watchmaker sends Solstice Warriors Valere and Zale on a side-adventure into the miniature, clockwork world of Horloge, where a cursed carnival threatens its innocent denizens. To survive, they'll need to play by unfamiliar rules and confront not only the mischievous Puppeteer and her minions, but also their own darker traits.

XYZ arrives at Computex 2025, showcasing its complete lineup of PC cases and cooling solutions after they made their worldwide debut at CES this January. And things seem pretty clear with how XYZ thinks; it's all either white or black, while letting the ARGB/RGB do the fancy job of spicing things up. Does that work? We think it does as their portfolio pictures a unified vision with products that can suit all users and all budgets.

The Quantum and Quantum Pro are XYZ's flagship PC chassis, sporting a curved glass panel, BTF support, and ARGB Vortex fans. Need a dual-chamber fishtank case? Tesseract and Tesseract X are available, or if you're a bit nostalgic, they have the Airwave, Airone 300X, or the Tesseract Digital (with a digital display for CPU/GPU monitoring) series with a good-old-fashioned front mesh panel. What about liquid cooling? XYZ offers Aquapulse Fusion, Hydrotemp, and Hydroview (fitted with a 3.5-inch fully customizable display via XYZ Nexus software) AIO liquid cooling solutions. However, air cooling "fans" can enjoy the Thermax CPU air-cooler series with six different versions.More pictures follow.

GIGABYTE has just rolled out its refreshed Z890 AORUS Tachyon ICE CAMM2 motherboard, designed to give overclockers and power users a serious edge. The biggest change is support for CAMM2 DDR5 memory modules, which offer cleaner signaling and much higher speeds compared to traditional DIMMs. At first glance, the new board looks a lot like the previous Tachyon ICE model. It still features the distinctive 90-degree rotated CPU socket and top-mounted memory slots. But instead of multiple DIMM slots, you now get a single CAMM2 connector. That slot comes with a toolless heatsink for better cooling—no fiddly screws required, just snap it on and you're ready to push your memory harder. If you're into extreme memory overclocking, the original Z890 AORUS Tachyon ICE recently set a world record at DDR5-12752 thanks to GIGABYTE's in-house expert, HiCookie, using V-Color's Manta Xfinity RGB modules. That achievement shows just how far this platform can be pushed. We recently reported on G.Skill offering a DDR5-10000, 64 GB of density (2-channels or 4 sub-channels), and timings of CL56-70-70 in CAMM2 form factor. That might be interesting to keep an eye on in the future, as it is definitely a new possible world-record contender.

Zalman has showcased their ZET series at Computex 2025; a brand-new family of air CPU tower coolers. This lineup seems to serve as a natural successor to past shell-less CNPS offerings. Circular cooling solutions are an unusual sight in the 2020s, but the South Korean manufacturer is intent on breaking beyond current (boxy) trends. Company representatives and product placards mentioned a main shape inspiration: aircraft engine designs.

The flagship ZET5 model was presented in black and white forms; both augmented with tasteful ARGB lighting rings. The brand's premium option has a 200 W TDP rating. Two modular fans are attached via a magnetic system, and connectivity is granted by a pogo pin system. The ZET5 features copper heatpipes, and a surprisingly non-radial aluminium fin array. A tube of ZM-STC10 thermal compound will be bundled in with these top-end products. Tentative pricing was not available at the time of writing.

Asustor didn't have any big news at Computex this year, but the company was showing it's upcoming Lockerstor 6 Gen2+, which is a slightly improved version of the current Lockerstor 6 Gen2, with the only upgrade being a move from red to blue Ethernet ports. Ok, there's a little more to it than a colour change, as the new blue ports support speeds of up to 5 Gbps vs. 2.5 Gbps for the red ports, something Asustor has done to make it easy to visually differentiate between the port speeds. The plus version is set to launch later this year, with no firm launch date as yet.

The company was also showing off its new Lockerstor 12R Pro Gen2 rack mounted NAS appliances with support for either 12 or 16 3.5-inch drives. These 3U or 4U rackmount NASes are powered by AMD's Ryzen 7 Pro processors and come standard with 16 GB of ECC DDR5-4800 memory, dual 10 Gbps Ethernet ports, plus a pair of Gigabit Ethernet ports, one M.2 2280 NVMe PCIe 5.0 x4 slot for an OS drive and a PCIe x8 expansion slot.

Realtek appears to have decided that it still wants a slice of the SSD controller market and showed off two new products at Computex. The first, is a DRAM-less PCIe 5.0 NVMe controller that the company says will offer random read/write speeds of up to 10,000 MB/s, which it also delivers according to a CrystalDiskMark 8.0.4 screenshot that the company shared at the show. The RTS5781 as the controller is known as, is a typical 4-channel controller that supports ONFi 5.1 and Toggle 5.1 3D TLC/QLC NAND with I/O speeds of up to 3600 MT/s. It also supports advanced power saving features and common encryption protocols such as TCG OPAL 2.0 and AES 256. Random performance is on par with your typical DRAM-less SSD controller. The RTS5781 was originally revealed last year on a roadmap, but only announced now.

Next up is the RM1220, which is comparable to Silicon Motion's SM2322 in that it's a USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 20 Gbps controller that doesn't require any bridge chip for better or worse. Realtek claims the same 2,100/2,000 MB/s read and write performance as Silicon Motion and thus better performance than Phison's PS2251-18/U18 controller. However, Realtek has a couple of tricks up its sleeve to make the RM1220 stand out from the crowd, the first being an integrated addressable RGB controller for "gaming" SSDs and the other being integrated fingerprint reader support, where just the physical reader is needed, for companies that want to add some security features to their external SSDs.

Sharkoon's Computex 2025 booth was jam-packed. From the previously covered peripherals, to cases and power supplies. Now we are looking at the latter. The company has launched VK4 ARGB mid-tower, the MK7 ARGB microATX chassis, the REBEL P15 power supply, and the prototype STEEL SHARK ARGB dual-chamber case. Each product emphasizes customizable lighting, great cooling potential, and simplified cable management. The VK4 ARGB, priced at €59.90, upgrades its Rainbow-LED counterpart by including four addressable RGB PWM fans and a four-port controller offering 14 illumination modes. Its front panel features a high-permeability mesh design to maximize airflow. Inside, there is support for up to eight fans in total and radiators measuring up to 360 mm. Builders will appreciate space for either two 3.5-inch hard drives or four 2.5-inch SSDs, as well as a power-supply tunnel that keeps cables hidden for a tidy appearance. On top, two USB 3.0 ports and a TRRS audio jack provide modern connectivity, while dust filters on every intake area make maintenance easy.

Continuing our visit to Computex 2025, we discovered one of the new GIGABYTE WOLED monitors alongside new gaming A18 and A16 Pro gaming laptops. GIGABYTE MO27Q28G is the company's latest Meta 3.0 WOLED monitor, meaning it uses a new LG WOLED panel instead of the widely used Samsung QD-OLED panels. In a 27-inch format, the monitor offers 2K QHD (2560 x 1440) resolution with a 280 Hz refresh rate, 1 ms response time, matte coating and wide color gamut covering 99% DCI-P3. Other features include built-in KVM, certification for AMD FreeSync and NVIDIA G-Sync, VESA DisplayHDR True Black 500, and an updated menu with Tactical Switch 2.0 for quicker and easier adjustments.

Moving to mobile gaming, GIGABYTE presented its A18 and A16 Pro series gaming laptops. The A18 laptop features an 18-inch WUXGA (1920 x 1200) IPS display with 165 Hz refresh rate and 300 nits brightness. It will be available with up to Intel Core i7-13620H processors and up to RTX 5070 laptop GPU. The A16 Pro boasts a 16-inch WQXGA (2560 x 1600) IPS display with 165 Hz refresh rate and 3 ms response time, up to Intel Core 7 240H and RTX 5080. For cooling, GIGABYTE implemented its latest Windforce Infinity EX cooling technology sporting 158 fan-blade Frost Fan Design, a cooling package that the company says is offering up to 270 W maximum TDP. Both laptops are said to have up to 14 hours of battery life.

Cougar brought a couple of its latest cooling products to Computex 2025, besides an innovative new lineup of cases, which we covered here. Starting things off are the Unity ARGB line of compound fans. A compound fan is a single fan frame with multiple impellers that are internally connected for their PWM main function and ARGB lighting. This reduces cable clutter from having individually connect each fan. Compound fans pair best with liquid cooling radiators. The company showcased its Unity ARGB 240 (2x 120 mm) and Unity ARGB 360 (3x 120 mm) compound fans, both of which come in black and white color variants, and come with the ability to forward or reverse their airflow. The frames of these fans not just discreetly wire the subunits, but also serve as ARGB diffusers. Each of the impellers comes with ARGB lighting of their own.

Next up is the Poseidon Vistek Pro line of high-end AIO liquid CPU coolers. These are characterized by large 3.9-inch true-color displays that are mostly square (and hence not from a smartphone spare parts bin). The screen can be made to display just about anything, although its included software puts out system monitoring stats pulled from ACPI. The cooler includes a Cougar Unity ARGB 360 compound fan that shares a common frame among three 120 mm impellers, and hides the associated cable clutter. The frame also has a neatly executed ARGB diffuser, besides the LEDs located in the subunits themselves. The cooler supports all modern desktop CPU socket types, including LGA1851 and AM5.

S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Legends of the Zone Trilogy Enhanced Edition is now available on Steam! Shadow of Chornobyl, Clear Sky, and Call of Prypiat get a refresh with enhanced graphics, next-gen console optimizations, and broader modding support. The trilogy receives a visual upgrade across all platforms, featuring improved lighting with godrays, screen space reflections, and global illumination for a more immersive experience. Textures and 3D models for NPCs, weapons, and environments are enhanced, with advanced shaders for water and wetness effects and updated skyboxes for a dynamic world. 4K pre-rendered cinematics sharpen storytelling, and an adjusted FOV improves combat visibility.

PC players gain Steam Deck optimization, Steam Workshop access for mods, cloud saves for progress backup, and full gamepad support. For PC, to thank our loyal fans, owners of the original S.T.A.L.K.E.R. games get the Enhanced Editions free, and buyers of the Enhanced Editions receive the original versions included.

At Computex 2025, Sharkoon unveiled its most ambitious collection of gaming and office peripherals to date. Designed for esports athletes, content creators, and professionals alike, this new range combines lightweight ergonomics, premium materials, and deep customization across keyboards, mice, headsets, and a brand-new, in-house-designed mechanical switch. Leading the keyboard lineup is the ELITE SHARK KM300W, a compact 75% model that delivers a soft, tactile typing experience through its gasket-mount construction and pre-lubricated linear switches. Robust dye-sub PBT Cherry-profile keycaps rest on an epoxy resin positioning plate, while premium PU foam beneath the PCB smooths every keystroke. Hot-swap sockets and VIA compatibility let users reassign keys and create advanced macro profiles, and a single charge provides marathon-length battery life for mobile productivity.

Cougar brought a breath of innovation to Computex 2025 with new cases optimized for high airflow without compromising on looks. The CFV235 and CFV235 Mesh are an interesting example of this. The case is horizontally divided, but there is a rather large gap between the upper-left chamber (with the motherboard tray), and the lower chamber (with the PSU and drive bays). This gap features a set of fan intake vents, so you can either install intake fans here, or a 360 mm radiator, and have it draw in fresh air without the PSU or drives getting in the way. There are three additional vents along the top panel, and two facing the right side, besides the obligatory 120 mm rear exhaust. The CFV235 has tempered glass on two sides of the upper compartment, while the CFV235 Mesh sees the front panel replaced with a mesh intake and two additional 160 mm intakes with pre-installed ARGB fans. Cougar set up fogging machines to show how the bottom intakes help draw in fresh air.

Next up, is the AirFace 180. This mid-tower draws its name from its front mesh intake that's dominated by a pair of massive 180 mm ARGB illuminated intake fans. The case has a horizontally partitioned layout, with additional fan mounts along the partition, and the rear exhaust. You get clearance for graphics cards up to 34 cm in length, and other modern features such as USB-C front-panel. Looking for something less bold? There's the AirFace Flo, a mid-tower build on the same concept as the AirFace 180, but with smaller 160 mm fans, which are still larger than the original AirFace that came with 140 mm spinners. And then there's the AirFace Pure Pro, a case with a simplified front mesh design that includes a trio of 120 mm ARGB fans instead of two 140 mm.

Our Computex 2025 coverage continues as the team heads over to the TRYX booth, checking out the latest cooling and PC enclosures the manufacturer has prepared. First up was the updated STAGE cooler. Instead of hiding under a plain cover, it features two 4-inch concave displays and a mirrored base that turns your CPU pump into a mini 3D performance arena. You can showcase animated logos, system stats or your own artwork right on the cooler. Early hands-on tests showed smooth animations and excellent cooling, even when running intense workloads. Coming with an MSRP of $199.99, it will be available by end of September.

Although Synology already announced its first plus series NAS in its 2025 range a month ago with the DS925+ and its accompanying expansion unit, the company had no less than six new devices on display at Computex. We also talked at length with the company and got an explanation as to why the company decided to move to supporting its own brand drives only and it turns out the situation isn't quite what Synology's press release made it seem like, but more on that after we go over the new devices.

The new range starts with the DS225+ and the DS425+, where the DS225+ is the new base model of the plus series. Both models are built around an Intel Celeron J4125—a chip that launched at the end of 2019—which is paired with 2 GB of DDR4 which can be expanded to 6 GB in total. Both models come with one 2.5 Gbps and one 1 Gbps Ethernet port, two 5 Gbps USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports and two or four drive bays. The DS425+ also gets a pair of M.2 2280 NVMe SSD slots, but unless the CPU information provided is wrong, these will only be PCIe 2.0 and will most likely not sport more than one or two lanes.

ASRock proudly announces that its WRX90 WS EVO and TRX50 WS workstation motherboards now offer full support for AMD Ryzen Threadripper Pro 9000 and Threadripper 9000 series processors, delivering outstanding computing performance for HEDT & Workstation platform. Featuring the latest Zen 5 architecture, the AMD Ryzen Threadripper Pro 9000 / Threadripper 9000 series processors boast up to 96 cores and supports more PCIe 5.0 lanes, setting a new benchmark for industry-leading performance.

ASRock WS series motherboards, including the WRX90 WS EVO and TRX50 WS, support AMD Ryzen Threadripper Pro 9000 / Threadripper 9000 series processors through a simple BIOS update, which is now available to download from ASRock official website.

GIGABYTE has on display at Computex 2025 its latest motherboards from the AORUS series, built around AMD X870E and X870 chipsets. Starting with the X870E AORUS Master X3D Ice motherboard, winner of the TechPowerUp Best of Computex 2025 Award for product innovation and design, GIGABYTE also showcases the X870M AORUS ELITE WIFI7, X870E AORUS ELITE X3D ICE, X870E AORUS PRO X3D ICE, and finishing with the X870 AORUS STEALTH ICE. These motherboards feature GIGABYTE's second generation of X3D Turbo Mode implemented at the BIOS level. GIGABYTE declares that with a single click in the UEFI setup interface, these motherboards can deliver up to 15% better gaming performance from AMD's Ryzen 9000X3D series processors (9800X3D, 9900X3D, and 9950X3D).

Going quickly over these motherboards' features, the X870M AORUS ELITE WIFI7 sports a digital twin 14+2+2 phase VRM, while the X870 AORUS STEALTH ICE boasts white reverse connectors and a robust 18+2+2 (SPS 80 A) VRM. Worth mentioning that GIGABYTE has partnered with over ten case manufacturers, including Corsair, Cooler Master, Fractal Design, Phanteks, and more, to provide reverse-connector-ready cases across more than 25 models. As for the X870E-based AORUS series, it adds the M.2 EZ-Match (a magnetic alignment feature to help users with the installation of large heatsinks).More pictures follows.

The centerpiece of Endorfy's Computex 2025 showcase was certainly the new Celeris 1800 keyboard, which debuted back at the CES 2025 show in January, but is now ready to be launched. Endorfy also unveiled its future V2 versions of the well-known Thock keyboard series, including TKL, 75%, and Compact versions.

The Celeris 1800 is Endorfy's way of rethinking the full-sized 100-keys keyboard with numpad, while retaining the compact layout. It uses Endorfy Yellow factory-lubed switches made by Gateron, has a dual-layer silicone padding to eliminate vibrations and noise, and a FR4 top plate. It supports Bluetooth, a 2.4 GHz wireless, or USB cable connectivity, and even has a switch that let switch between Windows or macOS, with three macOS-specific keycaps included. What makes the Celeris 1800 special is the SideTune feature, small buttons located on the side of the keyboard which are inspired by smartphones, allowing you to control audio, volume, brightness, or any custom macros. The other side of the keyboard comes with switches that allows you to switch between Windows and macOS mode and connectivity options. Endorfy is targeting $99 price tag when it becomes available later this year.

In addition to new graphics cards, ASRock also showcased a couple of new motherboards at the Computex 2025 show in Taipei, including the new X870E Taichi OCF, X870 Taichi Creator, as well as the new Phantom Gaming X870 Nova Wi-Fi motherboard.

The star of the show is the new X870E Taichi OCF, which is also the first OC Formula motherboard based on AMD platform. This feature packed motherboard will support AMD Ryzen 9000, 8000, and 7000 series processors on AM5 socket. It features a 25-power phase VRM with 110A SPS, has two DDR5 DIMM slots, two PCIe 5.0 x16 and single PCIe 4.0 x4 slot, a total of six M.2 ports (two of which are PCIe Gen 5 x4), plenty of USB ports, 5 Gbps Ethernet, integrated Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth, and most importantly, "Professional Overclocking Toolkit", which means that this one is aimed at some high overclocking. ASRock also showcased the new X870 Taichi Creator, a more standard motherboard that has 21-phase VRM design, but comes with Marvell's 5 Gbps and 10 Gbps Ethernet ports.

Endorfy unveiled several new PC cases at the Computex 2025 show, including its first white PC case, and two Fishtank PC cases with two-sided glass panels for a panoramic view. Endorfy also brought in the new Ventum 400 ARGB and Signum M30 microATX, which are pre-production samples expected later this year.

The star of the show is Endorfy's first white PC case, the Arx 700 White ARGB. Promising exceptional airflow, extensive cooling support, and room for high-performance components, the new Arx 700 White ARGB is everything you can expect from Endorfy's Arx PC case series. The Arx 700 White ARGB is a standard tower PC case design which can support up to ATX motherboards, as well as up to 360 mm radiators at the front or top or up to eight fans, with four Endorfy Stratus 140 White PWM ARGB fans already included with the case. The perforated panels (with included dust filters at the front and bottom) should provide enough airflow, while tempered glass side panel shows all your components. The Arx 700 White ARGB comes with integrated RGB controller and I/O panel with all the usual ports, including USB-C 3.2 Gen 2.

Among Maxsun's iCraft Z890 and B860 motherboards, there is an interesting "tiny little" product on display at their Computex 2025 booth. It seems that Maxsun engineers are flexing their muscles, presenting what seems to be a concept water-cooler graphics card with tubing on the side, encased in a transparent monoblock. Not much is known at this moment, we cannot guarantee that such an idea will ever get beyond experimental stages. However, the concept is interesting, and we can see its applicability as an external GPU (product is shown standing both horizontally and vertically), more than as a classic internal graphics card. More for its aesthetic value and compact format, it would be a shame to hide it inside a desktop PC case.More pictures with iCraft series motherboards follows.

Crucial at Computex 2025 showcased its flagship client NVMe SSD, the T710. On paper, this drive beats even the fastest enthusiast-segment drives out there, offering sequential read speeds of up to 14.5 GB/s, with up to 13.8 GB/s sequential writes; capacities of up to 4 TB, endurance of up to 2,400 TBW, and 4K random access speeds of up to 2.3 million IOPS. There are two key variants of the drive, one with heatsink, and the other without, so you can use the heatsinks your motherboard came with. The Crucial X10 Pro is a nifty little portable SSD that takes advantage of the 20 Gbps USB 3.2 Gen 2 x2 interface to offer sequential transfer speeds of up to 2.1 GB/s, and capacities of up to 4 TB. Both the T710 and X10 Pro are currently in the market.

Here are some of the first pictures of Gigabyte's Radeon RX 9060 XT Gaming OC, the company's premium custom-design graphics card based on the new RX 9060 XT performance segment GPU announced earlier today. The card comes in 16 GB and 8 GB variants, with a slight price premium over the $349 (16 GB) and $299 (8 GB) MSRP pricing of AMD. Both cards come with a 2-slot thick aluminium fin-stack cooling solution with three fans. The sole power connector is an 8-pin PCIe power, which is sufficient, given the 180 W TBP for both memory variants of the RX 9060 XT. The RX 9060 XT goes on sale from June 5, 2025.

Next up is a very interesting card by Gigabyte, the GeForce RTX 5060 OC Low Profile. This card comes in a 2-slot thick, half-height (low-profile) form-factor, with a board length of just 18.2 cm. The card's 2-slot thick cooler features a compacted aluminium fin-stack heatsink that's ventilated by a trio of 40 mm fans. The card draws power from a single 8-pin PCIe connector. You get a full suite of display outputs taking advantage of the two slots, including three DisplayPorts and an HDMI.More pictures follow.

Probably one of the most interesting and eye-catching products in the Thermaltake booth here at Computex 2025 is the MINECUBE 360 Ultra ARGB AIO liquid cooler available in black and white versions. Taking clear inspiration from Minecraft, the AIO cooler's main feature is the huge cube-like CPU cooling block that sports four 3.95-inch LCD screens with 720 x 720 resolution. The 360 mm radiator is equipped with three 12 cm SWAFAN EX12 ARGB fans with magnetic quick connection, support for daisy-chaining, and TT RGB software for customization.

Thermaltake also introduces the TS120 EX RGB and TS140 EX RGB PC cooling fans, both available in black and white editions. These fans are equipped with individual temperature sensors positioned behind the fan blades. Support for MagForce 2.0 magnetic connection with double-size contact pads, daisy-chaining, and linear lighting effect completes the features.

ASRock had plenty of new graphics cards at the Computex 2025 show, with a few interesting pieces in its Creator Series, including the new AMD Radeon AI PRO R9700 and Arc Pro B60 graphics cards. In addition, ASRock showcased the newly announced AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT graphics cards that will be available in both Challenger and Steel Legend series.

The ASRock Creator Series is an interesting one as this is aimed at "multi-GPU collaborative computing," meaning it is designed for multi-card computing. This is the reason why the ASRock Creator Series uses a blower-style dual-slot cooler design with vapor chamber heatsink. It also comes with 0dB Silent Cooling and a metal frame construction. ASRock also unveiled two new graphics cards in its Creator Series, the Radeon AI PRO R9700, based on the newly announced RDNA 4-based Radeon AI Pro R9700, which is basically a beefed up version of the Radeon RX 9070 XT, maxing out the 4 nm Navi 48 GPU with 64 compute units and 32 GB of 20 Gbps GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit memory interface, and the Intel Arc Pro B60 Creator, based on Intel's recently announced Arc Pro B60 GPU. The Arc Pro B60 is based on Intel Xe2-HPG architecture with 160 Intel XMX engines and coming with 24 GB of 20 Gbps GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit memory interface.

AMD earlier today launched the Radeon AI Pro R9700, a graphics card that covers a wide range of professional-visualization and AI inferencing workloads. This is a maxed out "Navi 48" RDNA 4 silicon with 32 GB of memory, enterprise validation, and board design that favors builds with up to four such cards for a 128 GB memory pool taking advantage of the PCI-Express Gen 5 host interface. Unlike NVIDIA, and much like Intel, AMD made this product board partner-driven, letting them come up with custom designs. Gigabyte's card is nicely slotted in the company's AI TOP ecosystem.

The card comes with a 2-slot lateral airflow cooling solution that makes it easy for workstation builders to install up to four of these next to each other on a server/workstation motherboard. The lateral blower takes in air from both sides of the card, and the obverse side is a little recessed to minimize obstruction to the neighboring card. Also adding convenience to workstation builders is the card's 300 W-rated 16-pin 12V-2x6 power connector that's located at the tail end of the card. Also in the Gigabyte booth is the X870E AORUS Master X3D Ice.

Arctic introduced some of its most important products at Computex 2025. The company is broadening its portfolio of server cooling products with the introduction of new all-in-one liquid CPU coolers for servers. It partnered with ASRock Rack to set up example servers that implement its new AIOs. Each cooler is specific to a CPU socket type, and designed keeping in mind the various hot-spots in today's chiplet-based processors. Slender 2U thru 4U-sized radiators and high-performance fans are used to dissipate heat from the CPU, as shown in the example build below. The company even has solutions for 8U GPU and AI compute servers, although we've not seen specifics on the GPU types it supports at the moment. With Moore's Law buckling, server cooling is a market hard to miss for a company like Arctic.

Next up is the Arctic Senza, a fanless mini PC barebone that's designed to be located under your PC desk. The mini PC features a centrally-located motherboard seating an AMD Ryzen 7 5700G "Cezanne" processor, flanked with two large heatsinks to which heat from the SoC is transferred by heat pipes. Arctic showed us a blow-out of how the cooling solution looks underneath. The 5700G may be an outdated processor, but you can see where Arctic is going with this concept, especially with the wealth of H-segment mobile processors and MoD (mobile on desktop) platforms to choose from.

ADATA XPG brought many of its latest memory, storage, and gaming PC hardware to Computex 2025. We begin our tour with the SE940, a delightful compact USB4 portable SSD. The drive features a USB4-native Silicon Motion SM2324 controller that takes advantage of 40 Gbps USB4 interface to offer 4 GB/s maximum sequential reads, and 4 GB/s max sequential writes. The drive supports UASP, and comes in capacities of 1 TB, 2 TB, and 4 TB, along with tested support for Windows, Android, macOS, and PlayStation 5.

Next up, are the company's XPG Mars 980 line of flagship M.2 NVMe SSDs. The drives take advantage of PCIe Gen 5 x4 host interface, and are powered by 6 nm Silicon Motion SM2508 controllers. The 4 TB variant offers up to 14 GB/s maximum sequential reads, with up to 13 GB/s maximum sequential writes, 2 million IOPS 4K random reads, up to 1.65 million IOPS 4K random writes; and endurance of 2,960 TBW. There are three variants of the Mars 980 based on cooling. The Mars 980 Blade is a bare drive, and only has a heat-spreading sticker. The Mars 980 Storm is the top variant, with a self-contained liquid cooling solution. The Mars 980 Pro comes with an air-cooler.

ASRock has brought its new 27-inch PG27QFW2A gaming monitor to the Computex 2025 show, and this 2560x1440 resolution IPS display has a refresh rate of 400 Hz. Part of ASRock's Phantom Gaming lineup, the PG27QFW2A has a 400 nits typical brightness, 1 ms (GTG) response time, and a typical contrast ratio of 1000:1. It has VESA DisplayHDR 400 and AMD FreeSync Premium certifications.

It supports all the usual tilt, swivel and height adjustments, as well as a 100x100 VESA mount, and comes with two HDMI 2.1 (FRL) and one DisplayPort 1.4 outputs. The PG27QFW2A also comes with two USB 3.2 Type-A ports, two 2 W speakers, and a headphone output. Another unique feature is an integrated Wi-Fi antenna (7dBi). In addition to the PG27QFW2A, ASRock was also keen to point out several other monitors, including the 27-inch 1920x1080 resolution 520 Hz PG27FFX2A, as well as four OLED gaming monitors, including the PGO32QFSA, a 32-inch 4K 240 Hz gaming monitor powered by Samsung's advanced QD-OLED.

It's been two years since Realtek showed off its 5 Gbps Ethernet chips at Computex and at the time, they hinted at a 10 Gbps chip. This year, the company was showing off a wide range of 10 Gbps Ethernet chips on the show, ranging from a standard consumer solution, to server chips and native USB variants. The base chip is the RTL8127, which offers the full range of speeds from 10 Mbps to 10 Gbps, with a sub 2 Watt power consumption. This is followed by the RTL8127AP intended for servers, as it has full remote management support via DASH 1.2 support. Both chips sport a PCIe 4.0 x1 host interface, which for better or worse limits compatibility to more modern systems.

Next up is the fibre only RTL8127ATF, although it doesn't support 10/100 Mbps speeds, but it has a lower power consumption at just over 1 Watt. This is followed by the RTL8127AT, which is limited to the same speeds as the fibre only SKU, but it's a standard copper NIC. What sets these two SKUs apart from the previous two, is that they support PCIe Gen 3 x2 or PCIe Gen 4 x1 and they actually have a physical PCIe x2 interface, which limits compatibility with some motherboards as an add-card. Finally we have the RTL8159, which is Realtek's USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 10 Gbps chip, which again covers the full range of speed from 10 Mbps to 10 Gbps. Realtek had several mockups of customer products on display, but final products might not look exactly like the ones shown.

Thermaltake brought a few new power supply units to the Computex 2025 show, including the ToughPower I2000 Platinum and the all new ToughPower SFX Titanium, which is now coming in the 1,200 W power output version and with 80 Plus Titanium rating.

As expected, the ToughPower I2000 Platinum will use a hybrid design that switch between single- and multi-rail output via software, depending on the need. As the name suggests, it will be available with power output of up to 2,000 W, where it is rated at 80 Plus Platinum, while 1,650 W and models below are rated at 80 Plus Titanium. Each output can be monitored via software, which also used to switch between single- and multi-rail modes. Thermaltake also brought the new ToughPower SFX Titanium PSU to the Computex 2025 show, and this time around they managed to push the power output to 1,200 W, which is quite impressive considering it is an SFX size PSU, and it even has a 80 Plus Titanium rating. Both PSU lineups have native 12+4pin PCIe Gen 5.1 connector and meets ATX 3.1 specifications, and are based on the modular design.

Wizmax at the 2025 Computex brought a slick new lineup of PSUs, cases, and gaming peripherals. The product that caught our eye was the Wizmax Swing, a modern ATX 3.1 + PCIe Gen 5.1 modular PSU with an AC receptacle that can swing 90 degrees, to orient itself sideways. This should help with cable management in certain SFF case types. While the AC receptacle takes up one corner of the PSU, its diagonally-opposite corner has a 12V2x6 output that rotates 90 degrees in the same way. This should offer great peace of mind for those worried about giving their 16-pin power connectors too tight of a bend as part of their cable management scheme. The PSU meets 80 Plus Gold switching efficiency, and uses a fluid dynamic bearing fan to keep cool. The Wizmax Swing comes in wattage outputs of up to 1200 W.

Wizmax also showed off its selection of cases, we've seen some of these at CES earlier this year. These include the Woofer Deeptone, and Moon, but what's new is the Aurora line of microATX tower cases. The case has its PSU bay located at the top, and motherboard tray below, with an 80 mm fan handling ventilation. The Aurora series comes in many color variants, including Dalgona. Lastly, the company showed off its Calux TKL line of compact wireless keyboards. Notice that the lid of the keyboard is cushioned, and doubles up as a palm rest when using it.More pictures follow.

be quiet! is expanding its gaming mice and mechanical keyboard lineup by introducing the new Dark Perk Sym and Dark Perk Ergo mice, as well as Dark Mount and Light Mount mechanical keyboards. be quiet! also the new Project Light Base Stand, a custom-designed accessory that adds a fourth orientation option for the Light Base 900 FX chassis.

The be quiet! new gaming mice bring high-performance and premium design, combined with full configurability, and it is obvious that company is trying to cover as much base as possible since the Dark Perk Ergo is a right-handed mouse while the Dark Perk Sym features a symmetrical layout for ambidextrous use. Both new mice share similar specifications, including 55 g weight, the Pixart PAW 3950 32,000 DPI sensor, 8000 Hz polling rate, and precise optical Omron switches. These are wireless mice that promise up to 100 hours of usage time. be quiet! also showcased its new Dark Mount and Light Mount mechanical keyboards, and this is the company's first entry into the gaming keyboard market. Both use triple-layer sound dampening, aluminium top plate, proprietary silent switches that will be available in linear or tactile versions, per-key RGB illumination, and more. The Dark Mount uses a modular construction with unique Media Dock, while Light Mount aims for a more minimal design with an integrated Media Wheel. Both will use be quiet!'s IO Center software.

be quiet! is extending its liquid cooling portfolio here at Computex 2025, bringing two new mainstream Pure Loop AIO series, namely Pure Loop 3 LX and Pure Loop 3. Starting with Pure Loop 3 LX AIO, we see that it comes in two variants (360 mm and 240 mm radiators) features a 6-pole motor pump with ARGB lighting, and interchangeable foil covers for pump customization. It uses Light Wings LX high-speed fans and supports all current Intel and AMD sockets. The Pure Loop 3 comes in with 240 mm, 280 mm, and 360 mm radiators. It utilizes Pure Wings 3 PWM high-speed fans with low noise operation while maintaining compatibility with current Intel and AMD sockets. Pure Loop 3 LX models launch August 2025 with the 360 mm at $129.90/€119.90 and 240 mm at $109.90/€99.90. Pure Loop 3 variants arrive also in August this year with the 360 mm at $114.90/€104.90, 280 mm at $109.90/€99.90, and 240 mm at $94.90/€84.90.

At the Computex 2025, Seasonic introduced a range of advanced power solutions for desktop PC performance and reliability. The real standout piece was the PRIME PX-3200, a fully modular 3,200 W power supply compliant with ATX 3.1 standards. This unit delivers 266.7 A on its single +12 V rail and achieves up to 94% efficiency under typical loads, earning 80 Plus Platinum certification, alongside TechPowerUp Best of Computex 2025 award. It can provide its entire power capacity to a single rail, designed for extreme overclocking scenarios. Key features include Micro Tolerance Load Regulation (within 1 %), premium Japanese 105 °C electrolytic capacitors, gold-plated high-current terminals, and a 12-year warranty.

G.Skill Memory at the 2025 Computex introduced its latest, high-performance gaming PC memory. We begin our tour with the new Trident Z5 NeoX RGB memory kit that ticks at a whopping DDR5-10600, with timings of CL58-63-63, and comes in densities of 24 GB per module. As a "Neo" branded kit from G.Skill, it comes with an EXPO profile for this speed, but which engages a UClk:MClk divider. G.Skill showed us the proof of its pudding on a machine powered by a Ryzen 5 8500G "Phoenix 2" processor, with a memory speed of 5300 MHz (DDR5-10600), timings of 62-63-63-126, and memory voltage of 1.4 V, in what is one of the highest memory overclocks for the AMD platform.

Next up, is possibly the world's fastest CAMM2 module, offering speeds of DDR5-10000 and 64 GB of density (2-channels or 4 sub-channels), and timings of CL56-70-70. A CAMM2 module is a dual-channel memory module designed to minimize vertical PCB footprint next to the CPU socket, which should benefit enthusiasts and overclockers. The speed was validated on a machine powered by a Core Ultra 9 285K processor. Winding things up is the white Trident Z5 NeoX RGB which ticks at DDR5-10747, with CL68-128-128, and validated on an Intel 285K platform. The Trident Z5 NeoX RGB comes in three bright colors of white, orange and fluorescent green.

A few booths here at Computex are as colorful as Thermaltake's, as the company proved in recent years that they're one of those who aren't afraid to "play with colors". Now we're in 2025, and it seems that Thermaltake has discovered another way to add more flavor to their products, at least if we look at some of their new or updated PC case series, where they've added warm wood-textured panels and accents. Here we have the Tower 600 with touches of wood elements, the tiny, compact, modular TR100 has been fitted with wooden side accents. Touches of wood have been added even to View 380 XL and View 270 cases.

Thermaltake also presented two new small form factor cases, the TR200 and TR300, which can be seen as follow-ups to the TR100 18.9-liter dual-chamber chassis series launched last year. Both cases follow the same path as TR100 and sports swappable front panels with and without wooden elements. Thermaltake will offer both TR200 and TR300 cases in black and white variants, supporting up to a 360 mm radiator, up to six 120 mm fans, and will be compatible with the 6-inch LCD Screen Kit.

be quiet! came to the Computex 2025 show in force, unveiling several new products, including its all new update to one of be quiet!'s most popular PSU lines, the Pure Power 13 M. The new Pure Power 13 M PSU gets Intel ATX 3.1 compliance and native PCIe 5.1 (12v-2x6) connectors and will be available in 550 W to 1000 W power outputs.

The be quiet! Pure Power 13 M is a full modular PSU series that comes with a semi-passive 120 mm fan, single-rail design, and has 80 Plus Gold and Cybenetics Gold efficiency ratings. The Pure Power 13 M is backed by a 10-year warranty, and should easily live up to the popularity of the Pure Power lineup. In addition, be quiet! is also showing off its Power Zone 2 PSU which was announced earlier this year. The Power Zone 2 features 80 Plus Platinum and Cybenetics Platinum efficiency ratings and the same ATX 3.1 and PCIe 5.1 connectors. It is also a modular PSU design with single 12 V rail and LLC technology, and features a 140 mm Pure Wings 3 fan with semi-passive cooling. The be quiet! Power Zone 2 is available in 750 W, 850 W, and 1000 W versions.

At Computex 2025, Antec has introduced a new lineup of products aimed at PC enthusiasts looking for both performance and flexibility. At the center of the release is the Vortex View, a high-performance all-in-one liquid cooler, accompanied by three full-tower cases: the Nine Hundred, FLUX PRO Noctua Edition, and P180. Each case is built with a modular design, allowing users to easily customize layout, airflow, and component placement without hassle. The Vortex View AIO features a slim aluminium radiator measuring 120x394x27 mm and a high-efficiency pump running at 3200 RPM. Mounted on top of the CPU pump/block combo is a massive LCD screen for temperature monitoring or just graphics display. The unit includes a fluid dynamic bearing fan with PWM control, delivering up to 59.23 CFM of airflow while keeping noise levels around 28.6 dB(A). It supports a wide range of Intel and AMD sockets, including AM5 and LGA 1851.

Akasa brought a selection of its latest products to Computex 2025. We begin our tour with the company's new SOHO series CPU air coolers. The first one, the AK-CC4022HP01, is a dual fin-stack (D-type) cooler, featuring two large fin-stacks for a total height nearing 160 mm, 7 copper heat pipes, and a pair of 120 mm FDB fans in push-pull configuration, for a cooling capacity of 250 W. All 7 heat pipes make direct contact with the CPU at the base. The 120 mm fans offer addressable RGB LED lighting. Next up is the AK-CC4026HP01, a thick single fin-stack cooler that uses two 120 mm fans in push-pull configuration. This cooler uses four copper heat pipes, and offers the same ARGB illuminated fans as its larger sibling.

Next up, are the company's new T6 ProGrade series thermal compounds. These include the T6 ProGrade Plus (T685), and the T6 ProGrade Max (T695). These come in 5-15 g syringes, as well as tubs going all the way up to 1 kg for systems integrators. The company didn't put out conductivity specs for these coolers. Next up, we have the company's AK-FN120 series "ultra premium" fans that offer IP68 dust and water protection, an impeller design that favors high static pressure and airflow, and a fluid dynamic bearing.

We stopped by ZOTAC at the Computex 2025 show as the company previously hinted the return of the ArcticStorm Series, in the form of the ZOTAC Gaming GeForce RTX 5090 ArcticStorm AIO. In addition to this flagship liquid cooled GeForce RTX 5090, ZOTAC is also working on a low-profile GeForce RTX 5060, which could be quite popular for small form-factor builds.

The star of the show is definitely the Gaming GeForce RTX 5090 ArcticStorm AIO graphics card, as this will be positioned as the flagship graphics card in ZOTAC's lineup, featuring an all-in-one liquid cooling with 360 mm radiator with three 120 mm RGB fans and SPECTRA 2.0 ARGB lighting, Infinity Mirror design, dual BIOS, and metal backplate. It is a 2.2-slot design and while the specifications are still not finalized, we expect a decent factory-overclock. ZOTAC is also showing off a low-profile GeForce RTX 5060 graphics card, meant for SFF systems and should be compatible with most, if not all PC cases. It is a part of ZOTAC's SOLID Series lineup, takes up two slots, needs a single 8-pin PCIe power connector, has two DisplayPort and one HDMI output, and features a three-fan design. Bear in mind that ZOTAC also has full-height single-fan ITX-ready GeForce RTX 5060, but low-profile graphics cards are not that common these days.

ZOTAC made a notable impression at Computex 2025 by unveiling a range of compact gaming and AI-ready machines combining high performance and tiny footprints. The highlight was the second-generation ZOTAC Zone handheld prototype, now powered by AMD's top-tier Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 APU. Equipped with Radeon 890M graphics, the Zone achieves smooth 1080p gameplay on its 7-inch AMOLED display, which offers a 120 Hz refresh rate and up to 800 nits of brightness. Despite its size, the device packs either 24 GB or 32 GB of LPDDR5X memory alongside a 1 TB PCIe Gen 4 SSD to ensure rapid load times and efficient multitasking.

For wireless connectivity, ZOTAC has included Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.2, dual USB4 ports, and a microSD slot. A built-in kickstand adds flexibility to handheld play, and Hall-effect joysticks, precise triggers, and twin trackpads provide a control scheme designed for accuracy. A 48.5 Wh battery that should support extended gaming sessions is powering all this. ZOTAC also previewed its Manjaro Linux distribution on the Zone, featuring a dedicated handheld interface and Wine-based compatibility for Windows titles.

Ducky Channel at Computex 2025 showed us their most silent mechanical keyboard and keyswitch. There is a growing trend among keyboard and keyswitch manufacturers to make their keyboards quieter and more comfortable to use without compromising on their tactile properties, and we see these as the general theme with Ducky. The new Cushion 98 is, as its name suggests, a compact 98-keyset keyboard. It offers a cushioned design for dampened typing. The keyboard implements Ducky's in-house Shush series switches that offer low actuation noise without coming in the way of other tactile properties. It's also designed for easy keycap replacement, as well as replacement of the cushioning layers. The electronics of this keyboard support 2 kHz USB polling rate, and both wireless modes—Bluetooth (for convenience and security), and RF (for lower latency while being wireless).

Besides mini PCs and laptops, Colorful's Computex 2025 display had much more to show. The star of the show is an interesting COLORFIRE MEOW Series PC, which blends retro gaming nostalgia with modern performance. It is a microATX chassis, finished in white and orange, featuring Bobi cat graphics and paw print accents. Measuring 470 × 244 × 370 mm and housing a COLORFIRE B650M MEOW WiFi motherboard alongside a GeForce RTX 5060 Ti MEOW-ORG 16 GB graphics card, it is covered in thematic Bobi cat yellow prints. Everything from the motherboard to the case, even the AIO, follows a white and yellow design.

While Colorful is usually known for its GPUs, the Computex 2025 booth was populated with some interesting mini PC designs and laptops. First on the menu are Colorful's new laptops. The new EVOL G16 Pro and P16 Pro laptops arrive powered by NVIDIA's latest RTX 5080 and RTX 5070 Ti mobile GPUs. Under the hood, they can be configured with up to a 14th Generation Intel Core i9-14900HX processor, which boasts 24 cores, 32 threads, and a maximum P-core turbo clock of 5.8 GHz, and thanks to Intel's Application Performance Optimization technology, demanding applications and games run more smoothly and responsively. Both models sport a 2K QHD display (2560 × 1600) that refreshes at 300 Hz, while full 100% sRGB coverage ensures colors are reproduced with exceptional accuracy and vibrancy.

Noctua at the 2025 Computex brought several innovative new products to show us. We begin our tour with the various co-branded products. Noctua and ASUS have been co-branding graphics cards for a few years now, and their partnership continues with the ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 Noctua Edition, which comes with a cooling solution that's been designed and tuned for low noise by Noctua. They've done a fantastic job with their RTX 40-series Noctua Edition cards, and we're confident their excellence will hold with the RTX 50-series, too.

Next up, is the Antec Flux Pro Noctua Edition case. A variant of the Flux Pro case Antec launched in August 2024, this case comes not just with Noctua's color theme, but also pre-installed premium Noctua fans, which include the NF-A14x25 G2 140 mm spinners in the front, and NF-A12x25 G2 120 mm at the rear. Noctua has tested the case with these fans for substantially lower noise levels than the stock fans the original Flux Pro comes with. All fans are installed with anti-vibration mounts, and the case comes with a pre-installed Noctua NA-FH1 fan hub, with factory wiring for the pre-installed fans. The Antec Flux Pro Noctua Edition is expected to launch in Q4-2025.

AMD announced its Radeon Open Compute (ROCm) platform with hardware acceleration support for the Ryzen AI Max 300 "Strix Halo" client processors, and the Radeon RX 9000 series gaming GPUs. For the Ryzen AI Max 300 "Strix Halo," this would unlock the compute power of the 40 RDNA 3.5 compute units, with their 80 AI accelerators, and 2,560 stream processors, besides the AI-specific ISA of the up to 16 "Zen 5" CPU cores, including their full fat 512-bit FPU for executing AVX512 instructions. For the Radeon RX 9000 series, this would mean putting those up to 64 RDNA 4 compute units with up to 128 AI accelerators and up to 4,096 stream processors to use.

AMD also announced that it has updated the ROCm product stack with support for various main distributions of Linux, including OpenSuSE (available now), Ubuntu, and Red Hat EPEL, with the latter two getting ROCm support in the second half of 2025. Lastly, ROCm gets full Windows support, including Pytorch and ONNX-EP. A preview of the Pytorch support can be expected in Q3-2025, while a preview for ONNX-EP could arrive in July 2025.

AMD at Computex 2025 announced the Radeon AI PRO R9700 graphics card. This card is being launched to cover a wide range of use-cases from professional visualization to AI acceleration at the edge. The card is a beefed up variant of the desktop Radeon RX 9070 XT, and maxes out the 4 nm "Navi 48" silicon, enabling all 64 compute units, for a total of 128 AI accelerators. It also gets 32 GB of 20 Gbps GDDR6 memory across the chip's 256-bit wide memory interface for 640 GB/s of memory bandwidth. The card is rated for a total board power of 300 W. At its given specs, AMD claims up to 96 TFLOPs of FP16 throughput, and up to 1,531 AI TOPS (INT4 sparse).

The 32 GB of memory should come in handy for larger AI models, AMD claims, as it illustrates its performance against an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 with its 16 GB of memory—this could also hint at the target pricing of this card. The card supports driver-level scalability for up to 4 such GPUs, for a memory pool of 128 GB, leveraging the interface level features offered by PCIe Gen 5. The 128 GB memory pool should prove sufficient for Mistral Large Instruct (123 billion parameters with GPTQ4), and DeepSeek R1 Distill (Llama 70 billion parameters, FP8), both of which have memory footprints ranging between 112 GB to 116 GB. Much like the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9000 "Shimada Peak" workstation processors being announced today, the AMD Radeon AI PRO R9700 should be available in July 2025.

AMD at Computex 2025 announced the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9000 series processors targeting high-end desktops (HEDT) and workstations. These processors are codenamed "Shimada Peak," and are based on the "Zen 5" microarchitecture. "Shimada Peak" is a variation of the EPYC "Turin" MCM, designed for Socket TR5, with slightly modified I/O. The chip puts out up to 128 PCIe Gen 5 lanes but lacks CXL capability on these lanes, and the memory I/O is set to 8-channel DDR5 (16 sub-channels), down from 12-channel DDR5 on "Turin" (24 sub-channels).

The top SKU, the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX, comes with a 96-core/192-thread configuration, a 128-lane PCIe Gen 5 I/O, and an 8-channel DDR5 memory interface. The chip comes with a maximum boost frequency of 5.40 GHz, and a total of 384 MB of L3 cache (12x 32 MB). AMD claims a significant 10-20% gain in Cinebench 2024 nT performance over the previous generation 7995WX "Zen 4" processor, and nearly 220% gain over the Intel Xeon W9-3595X processor. Across a wide segment of media, design, architecture, science, and LLM inferencing use-cases, the 9995WX is shown posting performance leads ranging anywhere from 44% to 145% over the W9-3595X. The Threadripper PRO 9000 series will be an OEM-exclusive launch through workstation partners such as Lenovo.

AMD at Computex 2025 announced the new Radeon RX 9060 XT mid-range graphics card. The card is designed to offer maxed out gaming at 1080p, with ray tracing enabled, and lets you take advantage of new features such as FSR 4 and the upcoming FSR "Project Redstone" feature-set. The card comes in two variants, the RX 9060 XT 16 GB, priced at $350, and the RX 9060 XT 8 GB, priced at $300. Both models are based on the 4 nm "Navi 44" silicon, which they both max out in terms of on-die components. The GPU is based on the RDNA 4 graphics architecture, and comes with 32 CU (compute units), which works out to 2,048 stream processors, 64 AI accelerators, 32 RT accelerators, 128 TMUs, and possibly 64 ROPs. The chip features a 128-bit wide GDDR6 memory interface, the company didn't reveal memory speeds. Both models come with a total board power value of 180 W. The company claims that the RX 9060 XT 16 GB offers up to 821 peak AI TOPS (INT4).

AMD also put out some first party performance claims. The company claims that the RX 9060 XT 16 GB, should beat the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8 GB by 6% on average, tested across 40 game titles, at 1440p. The RTX 5060 Ti 8 GB has an MSRP of $380, making the RX 9060 XT 16 GB cheaper by $30, and as a result, have a 15% performance-per-Dollar edge. The company did not put out any performance claims for the RX 9060 XT 8 GB model. Given that NVIDIA is not developing a 16 GB model of the new RTX 5060 (non-Ti), and its $300 price, things could get interesting for AMD, especially if its claim that the RX 9060 XT 16 GB will be the fastest current-gen GPU under $350 holds. Both the 16 GB and 8 GB variants of the Radeon RX 9060 XT should be available on June 5, 2025.

AMD in its Computex 2025 keynote address announced an overview of FSR 4 implementation. FSR 4 introduces a new AI Machine Learning-based super resolution algorithm that's more accurate, and vastly improves image quality at every performance preset. AMD also announced FSR "Project Redstone." This is a future version extension of FSR, and "Project Redstone" is its working title. "Redstone" combines the AI ML super resolution introduced by FSR 4, with three new features—neural radiance caching, an AI ML-based Ray Regeneration, and AI ML-based Frame Generation. The company plans to launch "Redstone" in the second half of 2025.

All three features being introduced by "Project Redstone" aim to achieve technological parity with NVIDIA DLSS 3.5 and DLSS 4, particularly in AAA games with ray tracing enabled. Neural Radiance Caching sees an AI ML model continually learn how light bounces in a scene to predict and store indirect lighting, which reduces the performance cost of ray tracing. AMD FSR "Redstone" Ray Regeneration is functionally similar to NVIDIA DLSS 3.5 Ray Reconstruction. It uses a neural network to regenerate pixels that couldn't be accurately path-traced. This should improve the quality of reflections, particularly when super resolution is used. The next big announcement of course is a new AI ML-based model for Frame Generation.

Infineon Technologies AG is revolutionizing the power delivery architecture required for future AI data centers. In collaboration with NVIDIA, Infineon is developing the next generation of power systems based on a new architecture with central power generation of 800 V high-voltage direct current (HVDC). The new system architecture significantly increases energy-efficient power distribution across the data center and allows power conversion directly at the AI chip (Graphic Processing Unit, GPU) within the server board. Infineon's expertise in power conversion solutions from grid to core based on all relevant semiconductor materials silicon (Si), silicon carbide (SiC) and gallium nitride (GaN) is accelerating the roadmap to a full scale HVDC architecture.

This revolutionary step paves the way for the implementation of advanced power delivery architectures in accelerated computing data centers and will further enhance reliability and efficiency. As AI data centers already are going beyond 100,000 individual GPUs, the need for more efficient power delivery is becoming increasingly important. AI data centers will require power outputs of one megawatt (MW) and more per IT rack before the end of the decade. Therefore, the HVDC architecture coupled with high-density multiphase solutions will set a new standard for the industry, driving the development of high-quality components and power distribution systems.

Browse the list of bestselling PC cases on Amazon, and you'll see a pattern emerge very quickly. Today's PC builders aren't deciding whether they want a tempered glass side panel: they're deciding how many of these panels they want. Panoramic PC cases provide an undeniably gorgeous view of your internal PC hardware, so it's no wonder that they've soared in popularity. But that wide-open panorama does pose a problem for people who prefer a pristine PC. If you have a stray cable or wire in such a build, you'll notice it every time you sit down at your desk.

Already, we offer an ecosystem of BTF motherboards, PC cases, and graphics cards that help you tuck your PC's wires and cables out of sight. But we're interested in doing even more, and we're eager to present solutions that work with traditional PC hardware designs, not just BTF. Behind the scenes, we've been working on modular hardware concepts that cut down on cable clutter for two key components: chassis fans and AIO coolers. Visitors to our Computex 2025 booth will get to see this concept hardware in action, but perhaps a trip to Taipei isn't in the works for you this year. Let's take a closer look.

As previously promised, Dr. Rick Tsai took to the Computex 2025 stage earlier today. The MediaTek CEO's keynote speech included a teaser for next-gen. Currently, the fabless chip design firm's best offerings are manufactured at TSMC foundries—utilizing 3 nm node processes. According to inside track knowledge, the forthcoming Dimensity 9500 mobile chipset will be based on "N3P." During today's important presentation, Tsai announced his company's next major leap—with "2 nm silicon innovation." According to a presentation slide, a tape-out phase is anticipated by this September. Industry experts reckon that a futuristic flagship—perhaps "Dimensity 9600"—SoC will benefit from this generational jump. Finalized products could arrive around late 2026; with MediaTek reportedly being on TSMC's 2 nm (N2) mass production order books. Officially, MediaTek's shift from 3 nm into 2 nm is expected to improve chip performance—with an estimated 15% uplift—while reducing power consumption (by ~25%).

The all-new EarFun Tune Pro wireless headphones deliver stunning sound, smarter active noise cancellation, and all-day comfort with up to 120 hours of wireless playtime, designed for everyday listeners and audiophiles alike. EarFun unveils the new Tune Pro, combining advanced technology with outstanding value. Engineered with next-gen features like Hi-Res Audio certification, hybrid ANC, AI-powered calls, and an astonishing 120-hour battery life, the Tune Pro is designed to bring your sound to life.

Dual Drivers and Hi-Res Audio for Superior Sound
The Tune Pro delivers all the emotions. This all-new Hi-Res certified over-ear headphone carries new dual drivers with separate sonic qualities and functions. A 40 mm PET composite film driver covers the broad frequency range with deep, cavernous bass, fully defined mids, and sparkling highs. An additional 10 mm LCP polymer driver is integrated to articulate the high end further. Together, these drivers provide an energetic sound with true-to-life detail. For gaming or streaming, the all-new Theater Mode sound profile can provide enhanced 2-channel stereo and 360-degree spatial sound formats for total medium immersion.

Red Hat, the world's leading provider of open source solutions, and AMD today announced a strategic collaboration to propel AI capabilities and optimize virtualized infrastructure. With this deepened alliance, Red Hat and AMD will expand customer choice across the hybrid cloud, from deploying optimized, efficient AI models to more cost-effectively modernizing traditional virtual machines (VMs). As workload demand and diversity continue to rise with the introduction of AI, organizations must have the capacity and resources to meet these escalating requirements. The average datacenter, however, is dedicated primarily to traditional IT systems, leaving little room to support intensive workloads such as AI. To answer this need, Red Hat and AMD are bringing together the power of Red Hat's industry-leading open source solutions with the comprehensive portfolio of AMD high-performance computing architectures.

AMD and Red Hat: Driving to more efficient generative AI
Red Hat and AMD are combining the power of Red Hat AI with the AMD portfolio of x86-based processors and GPU architectures to support optimized, cost-efficient and production-ready environments for AI-enabled workloads. AMD Instinct GPUs are now fully enabled on Red Hat OpenShift AI, empowering customers with the high-performing processing power necessary for AI deployments across the hybrid cloud without extreme resource requirements. In addition, using AMD Instinct MI300X GPUs with Red Hat Enterprise Linux AI, Red Hat and AMD conducted testing on Microsoft Azure ND MI300X v5 to successfully demonstrate AI inferencing for scaling small language models (SLMs) as well as large language models (LLM) deployed across multiple GPUs on a single VM, reducing the need to deploy across multiple VMs and reducing performance costs.

With Computex 2025 in full swing, we learn that NVIDIA's next "SUPER" refresh may soon arrive: reliable leaker kopite7kimi has dropped fresh rumors surrounding the upcoming GeForce RTX 5080 SUPER. In a recent post on X, the leaker indicated that this new card will continue to use the GB203 GPU, matching the existing RTX 5080's full capacity of 10,752 CUDA cores. The only SUPER improvement lies in memory capacity and speed. Unlike the base model's 16 GB of GDDR7 running at 30 Gbps, the SUPER variant features 24 GB of GDDR7 at 32 Gbps, giving it a 1 TB/s of theoretical bandwidth. This increase in VRAM could yield noticeable benefits in high-resolution gaming and professional workloads that demand extensive frame buffers. Early bandwidth estimates suggest a 6% uplift in throughput when compared to the standard RTX 5080's 960 GB/s.

At the same time, the higher memory density requires denser 3 GB modules, similar to those already used in the RTX PRO 6000. Power requirements will rise accordingly. The SUPER model is rumored to draw over 400 W, about 40 W more than the vanilla RTX 5080's 360 W rating. Now, only NVIDIA's flagship RTX 5090—with 21,760 cores and 32 GB of GDDR7 across a 512‑bit bus—will exceed the 5080 SUPER in both compute and memory resources, not counting the last-generation top-tier RTX 4090. The exact launch date remains unconfirmed. While earlier rumors pointed to a Q4 2025 release, a new schedule could see NVIDIA debut the new card by early 2026 at a major trade show such as CES. Pricing is equally speculative. A possible MSRP target would be between $1,000 and $1,500, and it would be positioned to avoid direct competition with NVIDIA's entry‑level professional Blackwell GPUs. As always, until official announcements are made, specifications and launch windows should be taken with a grain of salt.

Samsung Display is participating in COMPUTEX TAIPEI 2025, Asia's largest IT trade show, for the first time, showcasing its cutting-edge OLED display technologies. The company announced today that it will exhibit at COMPUTEX TAIPEI 2025, taking place May 20 to 23 at the Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center Hall 2, it will host a private exhibition for clients, unveiling its latest IT OLED portfolio for applications like laptops, tablets, monitors and other IT devices.

Samsung Display is set to unveil UT One for the first time alongside a range of low-power solutions optimized for IT devices such as laptops and tablets. The company will also showcase QD-OLED prototypes along with an ultra-high resolution and ultra-high refresh rate that will change the premium monitor market. In addition, wheeled dual-arm robots Rainbow Robotics, a company that specializes in robotic platforms, will perform a welcome show to demonstrate the slimness and light weight characteristics of Samsung OLED, set to leave a lasting impression on clients visiting our booth.

Alongside an impressive number of new case designs and components, Gamdias has presented robust gaming laptop coolers. The Aether product range is headlined by a P1 Pro model; versatile enough to accommodate 12 to 19-inch devices. High-elasticity foam padding ensures quiet operation, by minimizing unwanted vibrations. This flagship option—designed for gamers and content creators—is armed with an industrial-grade turbofan—powered via USB-C. Integrated RGB lighting zones can be controlled through a physical interface, along with fan settings.

Manli just announced their RTX 5060 cards in two variants: Nebula and Polar Fox. Based on NVIDIA's Blackwell architecture, these cards pack 3,840 CUDA cores, 8 GB of GDDR7 memory running at 28 Gbps, DLSS 4 support, and 5th-generation Tensor Cores. The compact Manli Nebula GeForce RTX 5060 model measures 211 mm x 120 mm x 41 mm, runs at 2280 MHz (base) / 2497 MHz (boost) with 145 W power draw and sports a 9 cm dual-fan cooling design in a two slot format.

The slightly bigger Polar Fox GeForce RTX 5060 OC version measures 240 mm x 126 mm x 50 mm and features higher boost clocks at 2280 MHz (base) / 2550 MHz (boost). It uses 155 W, comes in a 2.5-slot format with enhanced cooling, sporting Manli's well-known anime-styled design that strives to catch users' attention. For output, both graphics cards offer three DisplayPort and one HDMI connectors. Manli did not provide information regarding pricing or availability.

On the road to glory and the brand's 25th anniversary in 2026, SteelSeries, the global leader in premium gaming and esports peripherals, today unveiled the Rival 3 Gen 2 and Rival 3 Wireless Gen 2 gaming mice. Building on the legacy of the original Rival mice, which debuted in 2013, the new generation of mice marks an evolution of the beloved Rival 3 Series, delivering top-tier speed, all-new performance, and durability at an accessible price point in the "affordable luxury" category.

The award-winning Rival Series mice have been the staple gaming peripheral for players entering the PC gaming arena for the first time, making them true "game-changers." Crafted for versatility and durability, the Rival 3 Gen 2 and Rival 3 Wireless Gen 2 are the marathon performers in the world of gaming mice, offering a battle-tested design powered by precision-engineered mechanical switches that are guaranteed for 60 million clicks. Speed is key, and an ultra-optimized 1.35 ms (wired) and 1.9 ms (wireless) click latency, combined with fast TrueMove Optical Sensors that have been co-developed in collaboration with PixArt, plus 100% PTFE feet for ultimate glide, deliver near-instant responsiveness for lightning-fast reactions and pixel-perfect accuracy.

Just before Christmas 2024, CoolerMaster revealed its innovative MasterFrame case series. Weeks later, TechPowerUp inspected pre-launch interlocking aluminium panel-equipped specimens at CES. So far, Cooler Master's marketing material has emphasized the importance of customization. At this week's Computex trade show, the manufacturer has presented various MasterFrame 600 configurations—enabled by non-standard GPU mounting techniques, and multiple front panel options.

Two "Vertical GPU Mode" demonstration units aptly showcased interesting graphics card placements. Cooler Master seems intent on presenting its custom VGA cooler across multiple tables and every turn—their MasterFrame 600 builds were togged up with custom GeForce RTX 5080 graphics cards. A "Reverse Mode" example showed off another non-traditional internal layout.

At Computex 2025, CHERRY prepares four new switches, starting with the debut of the IK inductive switch series and the introduction of three new mechanical switches based on the MX platform: MX Honey, MX Blossom, and MX Falcon. The CHERRY IK analog switch uses electromagnetic induction to detect key presses without physical contact between parts. This contactless design eliminates wear while using 50% less power than magnetic switches and 95% less than Hall effect switches. The IK switches will be available this Fall.

Next we have CHERRY's MX Honey, their first silent tactile MX switch, built on the updated MX2A platform. It gives noticeable tactile feedback without the usual noise, thanks to a redesigned spring and factory lubrication. The switch is rated for over 100 million key presses, with availability starting in June 2025, while 36-switch consumer kits will follow.

When we were kids, a pile of dirt and a couple of toy trucks were all we needed to build entire worlds. We'd dig roads, push little vehicles around, make up stories of construction sites and rebuilding adventures. Today, that spirit is back... with RoadCraft! Storms have passed, fires are out and now it's time to bring life back to broken regions. You'll restore roads, clear debris, reconnect towns, and rebuild industry across eight massive maps, from green forests to dry highlands and desert heat.

But here's the thing: there's no one way to do it. You decide how to fix things in RoadCraft. Want to lay down a straight road or build a roundabout? It's your call. You've got 40+ machines to help: cranes, haulers, bulldozers, scouts, roadwork and logging gear and more! And you're not alone. Bring friends. Up to 4 players, with crossplay, voice chat, and shared progression. Everyone builds, everyone counts.

Earlier today, the Sapphire Japan social media account shared an intriguing teaser photo. As expected, the Hong Kong-based manufacturer has (representative) feet on the ground in Taipei, Taiwan. Currently, their Computex booth's main purpose is to show off already launched custom AMD RDNA 4 products—namely Radeon RX 9070 XT and RX 9070 cards. According to Team Red's official schedule, new items will be debuted on-stage tomorrow—insiders believe that the oft-leaked Radeon RX 9060 XT model will be unveiled by Jack Huynh, and board partners.

The Japanese Sapphire office commented on pre-game conditions: "I received a very interesting image from the site. Um...It says something like "tomorrow, the 21st, from 12:01pm (1:01pm in Japan?)" I wonder what it could be." Their photo upload shows five placeholder placards; two with longer profiles—suggesting triple-fan configurations. The three other options seem to be dual-fan in nature. Printed material outlines an imminent "21 May, 12:01 PM" reveal. Despite fairly strict conditions, other AIBs have already presented designs (online). Yesterday, industry watchers noticed Acer's previewing of a Nitro Radeon RX 9060 XT OC 16 GB SKU. Given the total number of "temporary" wall-mounted items on display, Sapphire could be readying various mid-range (PURE) and budget (PULSE) models.

Red Hat, the world's leading provider of open source solutions, today introduced Red Hat Enterprise Linux 10, the evolution of the world's leading enterprise Linux platform to help meet the dynamic demands of hybrid cloud and the transformative power of AI. More than just an iteration, Red Hat Enterprise Linux 10 provides a strategic and intelligent backbone for enterprise IT to navigate increasing complexity, accelerate innovation and build a more secure computing foundation for the future.

As enterprise IT grapples with the proliferation of hybrid environments and the imperative to integrate AI workloads, the need for an intelligent, resilient and durable operating system has never been greater. Red Hat Enterprise Linux 10 rises to this challenge, delivering a platform engineered for agility, flexibility and manageability, all while retaining a strong security posture against the software threats of the future.

Make some space on your calendar—the Xbox Games Showcase 2025 will be livestreamed on Sunday, June 8, starting at 10am Pacific / 1pm Eastern / 6pm UK time. Following in the footsteps of the 2023 Starfield Direct and 2024 Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Direct, this year we will again have a double feature, with the Xbox Games Showcase immediately followed by The Outer Worlds 2 Direct.

It all begins with our annual Xbox Games Showcase, bringing you a look at upcoming titles from across our first-party studios, in addition to incredible new titles from our third-party partners across the globe. This year, the show will be digital-only—our livestream will bring you everything you'll need to know about what's next for Xbox, no matter where in the world you're watching.

HYTE's brand-new X50 cases series was revealed at Computex 2025; with variants divided into premium (glass) and "Air" (mesh) lines. According to preview material, (respective) guide price points are $150 and $120—subject to regional VAT, and the effects of changing tariff conditions. The more expensive options feature very colorful designs, along with 4 mm thick "laminated acoustic glass"—the brand has dubbed these as: "Cherry" (red), "Matcha Milk" (green), "Pitch Black," "Strawberry Milk" (pink), and "Taro Milk" (purple), and "Snow White." The cheaper X50 Air SKUs are only available in black or white finishes. Color-matching 120 mm Flow FA12 fans were also on display at HYTE's booth; rated up to 1500 rpm.

Agentic AI is redefining scientific discovery and unlocking research breakthroughs and innovations across industries. Through deepened collaboration, NVIDIA and Microsoft are delivering advancements that accelerate agentic AI-powered applications from the cloud to the PC. At Microsoft Build, Microsoft unveiled Microsoft Discovery, an extensible platform built to empower researchers to transform the entire discovery process with agentic AI. This will help research and development departments across various industries accelerate the time to market for new products, as well as speed and expand the end-to-end discovery process for all scientists.

Microsoft Discovery will integrate the NVIDIA ALCHEMI NIM microservice, which optimizes AI inference for chemical simulations, to accelerate materials science research with property prediction and candidate recommendation. The platform will also integrate NVIDIA BioNeMo NIM microservices, tapping into pretrained AI workflows to speed up AI model development for drug discovery. These integrations equip researchers with accelerated performance for faster scientific discoveries. In testing, researchers at Microsoft used Microsoft Discovery to detect a novel coolant prototype with promising properties for immersion cooling in data centers in under 200 hours, rather than months or years with traditional methods.

Cooler Master has revived its gargantuan Cosmos case product line; as demonstrated by the brand dedicating a whole table to two behemoth samples. Massive chassis designs are not particularly "de rigueur" nowadays, but 2025 revivals could be appropriate fits for ever-growing graphics card profiles, and extra elaborate cooling setups. Two different configurations were presented; as denoted by product placards and differentiated by modular panel selections. This year's refresh supports modern hidden and back-connector products.

The Cosmos 2025 "Water Cooling" demo unit's foundation consists of a non-specific Intel Ultra 5 processor, a customized (watercooled) GeForce RTX 5090 card, and an ASRock Z890 LiveMixer WIFI mainboard. Cooler Master has installed their fancy X Pro waterblock system; the visiting TechPowerUp team noticed that these components occupied only a small portion of internal volume. The 180 mm long MWE Gold 1250 V2 PSU looks relatively dinky, in its elevated perch. A radiator setup seems to feature absolutely huge airflow fans (maybe four in total); two of these units are visible in some of our photos.

Synology announced the launch of BeeStation Plus today at COMPUTEX 2025, the latest addition to its plug-and-play BeeStation lineup. With 8 TB of storage and up to 4.8x the performance, BeeStation Plus gives families, creative teams, and professionals the freedom to access, organize, and enjoy their digital world, without missing a beat. "The BeeStation lineup was designed to let everyday users benefit from a cloud-like environment without needing advanced storage or networking knowledge," said Mayi, product manager at Synology. "Since launching the first BeeStation, we've seen strong interest from users looking for larger storage capacity and more robust capabilities, like running more applications and support for families and teams working and sharing together. BeeStation Plus is our answer to those needs."

BeeStation Plus automatically backs up memories from phones, computers, cloud photo libraries, and external storage devices all in one place. With built-in local AI, it helps users instantly find photos of people or subjects, without sending any data to the cloud. Personal files, schoolwork, and projects are just as easy to keep organized. Whether from cloud drives, external drives, or computers, BeeStation Plus brings everything together for easier browsing, smarter searches, and faster sharing.

There's no shortage of AI products at Computex this year, but MaxLinear had a demo of a router with AI support that kind of makes sense. The company has developed what it simply calls MaxAI, which allows their customers to build their own smartphone all, which is represented by the the left hand side of the screen below. This allows the owner of a router with support for Max AI to give it voice commands, but as the software is aware of the features of the router, it's possible to use it for things like QoS optimisation, speed tests and even for sending system logs to your ISP during a support call. MaxAI is also multilingual, the demo we were shown started out in Mandarin, but was switched to English for the demo and then in the end switched to Japanese.

This might seem like something of a gimmicky feature, but keep in mind that most people don't know how to use a router, from setting it up, to changing any kind of settings. The potential of MaxAI is to allow users to set up their router via voice commands, which to many would be a lot easier, than using an app or logging in to a web interface. However, MaxAI isn't just about controlling your router via voice commands, as MaxLinear has also worked on a new type of QoS, where they don't do deep packet inspection, but instead have trained that AI model to detect patterns of different software. The demo was showing two video streams, one was used to simulate a teams call and by just telling the MaxAI to optimise teams, the video stream went from jerky to smooth. Obviously this assumes that the internet connection is fast enough and it's still just prioritisation, but it works much better compared to traditional QoS.

Up for display at MSI's booth here at Computex 2025, we discovered the company's all-new CORELIQUID AIO coolers. To be more precise, they launched two models: MEG CORELIQUID E13 360 AIO and MPG CORELIQUID P13 360 AIO. Aimed at enthusiast users, the MSI MEG CORELIQUID E13 360 AIO cooler sports a 6-inch rotatable display with POGO-PIN flex connector for adjustable viewing angles, a 360 mm radiator with CenterFlow design for simplified tube routing, factory-applied next-gen thermal compound, and UNI Bracket mounting system compatible with Intel LGA 1700/1851 and AMD AM4/AM5 sockets. The MPG CORELIQUID P13 360 is geared toward performance users and features a curved glass water block with 2.1-inch round IPS display, EZ CAP design with clean lines and precision curves, 360 mm radiator with preinstalled triple CycloBlade 9 ARGB GEN2 fans, and compatibility with MSI motherboards featuring EZ Conn Design for single-cable connection and control of fan speeds, lighting, and display functions.

A demo PC build (using MEG MAESTRO 900 case) from MSI showcasing the MEG CORELIQUID E13 360 AIO demonstrated the performance capabilities, while the stunning aesthetics attracted the curious eyes of booth visitors. Currently, there is no information about pricing and availability in retail stores.More pictures follow.

EK, a leader in high-performance liquid cooling solutions, proudly presents the EK-Quantum Vector³ Suprim RTX 5090 - Plexi. This meticulously engineered water block is tailored for MSI's flagship Suprim RTX 5090 graphics card, delivering unparalleled thermal performance and a striking visual appeal.

Next-Generation Cooling for the RTX 5090
At the heart of the Vector³ Suprim RTX 5090 lies an advanced cooling engine, featuring an expanded fin array and optimized coolant flow paths. This design ensures efficient heat dissipation from critical components, including the GPU core, VRAM, and power stages. Complementing this is a custom CNC-machined backplate that not only reinforces the structural integrity of the card but also passively cools PCB hotspots, maintaining optimal performance under load.

In Win at the 2025 Computex showed off a bunch of products. This year, the company is celebrating 40 years in business. The company had started out as a PC and ICT chassis OEM before making a splash into the DIY retail channel, and positioning itself as a premium gaming PC case brand to look up for some of the most innovative and functional designs. The company tends to have a show-stopper case every Computex, and this year, presented the Chromomancy.

This case is meant to decorate some CEO's table, and is made from space-grade aluminium and alloys. The top portion of it has a blue transparent element that chronicles the company's history dating all the way back to 1985. The middle portion has two dark alloy panels, and the central portion a brighter silver aluminium accent. The Chromomancy looks like an obscure SFF case in the press images, but is huge in person. It is supposed to have room for a full-sized ATX build, with PCIe risers handling the task of connecting the various add-on cards; and a fully fledged DIY liquid cooling setup for both the CPU and VGAs.

As we walked around the show floor earlier today, we walked past the USB-IF booth and spotted VLI showing off their new portable gaming dock concept. What the company has done, is to take its new VL605 USB-C DP to HDMI 2.1 PCON and combined it with the VL832 USB4 endpoint device, which under normal circumstances operate as a USB4 to USB 3.2 and DP 1.4 adapter and the VL109 which is a docking controller that also supports USB PD for up to three ports. The overall design supports up to 140 W USB PD 3.1 power passthrough as well.

The end result is a fairly small PCB that delivers an HDMI 2.1 port with VRR support, a first for a docking station solution as far as we're aware, as well as a USB Type-C with DP Alt-mode output, two USB Type-C ports with USB PD support and two USB Type-A ports. In itself it's not a unique product, but from our understanding, there aren't many docking stations out there that support VRR combined with USB ports that offer more than USB 2.0 speeds. VLI has tested it with AMD FreeSync as well as NVIDIA G-Sync compatible monitors without any problems and it's also been certified for FreeSync Premium Pro. Overall a neat little solution that could appeal to gamers that want a simple way of hooking up their peripherals to their gaming laptop when using an external monitor, keyboard and mouse.

PNY at the 2025 Computex showcased its XLR8 GeForce RTX 50-series "Blackwell" graphics card lineup spanning everything from the flagship RTX 5090, down to the "game changing" GeForce RTX 5060, which just hit the shelves earlier this week. We begin our tour with the PNY EX series gaming flash memory meant for handheld gaming consoles. These MicroSD Express cards implement the SD Express standard that's based on NVMe, with a PCIe Gen 3 x1 connection at the physical layer. You get sequential read speeds of up to 890 MB/s and sequential write speeds of up to 750 MB/s, both of which exceed the performance of SATA SSDs, making them fit for most game storage scenarios. The card comes win 128 GB and 256 GB sizes.

PNY has made its Computex 2025 shine with its new GPU SKUs that feature chrome-plated cooler shrouds. Now only carrying a unique aesthetic, these cards feature what appears to be a printed signature of none other than NVIDIA CEO Jensen H. Huang. Available in GeForce RTX 5090 and RTX 5080 editions, these chrome-polished SKUs feature ARGB lighting control to match any PC aesthetics. PNY has developed an equally interesting RTX PRO 6000 GPU alongside gamer-focused models, with a chrome-plated blower cooler. While this doesn't have any RGB lights, it is supposed to go into workstation builds, where aesthetics aren't exactly the most important factor.

In addition to new PC cases and PSUs, the company also brought its new MAKR 75 DIY keyboard to the Computex 2025 show, promising to bring a simplified way of creating an ultra-personalized DIY keyboard, all thanks to the Corsair Web Hub. Corsair is also showing off new Stream Deck integrations for its SCIMITAR ELITE WIRELESS SE mouse, which gives it a whole new level of functionality, allowing users to manage the setup, workflows, and more.

The Corsair MAKR 75 DIY keyboard, or the MAKR 75 Barebones Keyboard Kit, as Corsair has launched it, should combine the best of both worlds, customization of DIY keyboards and performance of gaming keyboards. Corsair makes it simple by allowing users to customize the keyboard through Corsair Web Hub, where there is a wide choice of keycaps, switches, frame options, a special module which can be equipped with a rotary dial or small LCD screen, and more. The Corsair MAKR 75 DIY keyboard features 8K hyper-polling, FlashTap SOCD, gasket mounting, 8-layers of sound dampening, aluminium frame, screw-in stabilizers and much more.

Logitech G's Streamlabs, a leading innovator of gaming software, technologies, and gear, today announced significant enhancements to the capabilities of the Streamlabs Intelligent Streaming Agent, which is set for a full launch later this year. Introduced at CES 2025, the AI-powered agent incorporates NVIDIA's advanced digital human technologies and Inworld's AI framework, which processes inputs and commands in real time, bringing production-level assistance, interactivity, and enhanced tools to creators.

"Together with NVIDIA and Inworld AI, we're advancing interactive technology to help streamers engage with their audiences in new and creative ways," said Ashray Urs, Head of Streamlabs. "The tools we're unveiling today represent an entirely new era of digital storytelling, and the new demo at Computex is a crucial step closer to bringing these solutions to market at scale."

We arrived at GAMEMAX's booth here at Computex 2025, and we're pleasantly surprised by their extended line-up of PC cases, power supply units, and cooling solutions that are oriented for PC gamers. Starting with the PC cases, we discovered the new Blade Concept and N90 models. The Blade Concept is an interesting mix between open-air design, industrial aesthetics, and CNC details. Featuring dynamic claw-style ARGB, support for the latest NVIDIA RTX50 series, swappable I/O, its open-air design clearly targets serious gamers and PC builders. The GAMEMAX N90 case is the next one that catches our attention with its dual-chamber design, panoramic 270° wraparound glass panel, vertical GPU mounting, tool-free customizable top cover, and a large optional LED display. ARGB fans and in-built cable management features are there for those who wish for a vibrant yet clean system.

Cooler Master is seated front-row center as Moore's Law tapers, and the need for advanced computing to have powerful cooling rises. The company showed off several innovations with its core business of cooling. We begin our tour of the Cooler Master booth with its new 3D Heat Pipe innovation. It may look simple and unorthodox, but CM says that this innovation took decades of innovation. Consider a U-shaped heatpipe from a typical tower-type CPU cooler, with its two ends passing through an aluminium fin-stack, and the central region making contact with the heat source (CPU).

Cooler Master innovated an arm of this heat pipe that pops out from the central region. This is easier said than done, as the pipe's inner channel needs to seamlessly connect with the rest of the heatpipe, and improper welding can cause metal extrusions that can clog the pipe. This is probably what took CM decades to figure out. The third arm of the heat pipe helps heat from the source spread more uniformly across the fin-stack. Cooler Master showcased its first tower-type coolers implementing 3D Heat Pipe tech, which we'll talk about in a bit.

Anno 117: Pax Romana, the upcoming new installment for the Anno franchise, revealed all-new gameplay showing new features and heightened possibilities players can expect. Launching later this year simultaneously for Windows PC through Steam, the Epic Games Store, and Ubisoft Connect, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Anno 117: Pax Romana invites you to step into the Roman Empire and build a thriving civilization from a small settlement.

In the game, the Emperor has appointed you as governor, tasked with developing provinces in the Roman-based Latium and Celtic-inspired Albion. You'll be able to choose which region you start with and work to build a small settlement into a civilization that spans both regions. You'll be able to build and design your settlements in greater scale, detail, and flexibility than ever before in the franchise, with all the architectural marvels associated with the height of the Roman Empire. This means big additions like a colosseum and aqueducts, as well as smaller scale detail, such as children playing with dogs.

IQM Quantum Computers, a global leader in superconducting quantum computers, announced today the signing of an agreement with VTT Technical Research Centre in Finland to deliver a 150-qubit and a 300-qubit quantum computer. The systems will be delivered in 2026 and 2027 and integrated with the Finnish HPC infrastructure. The 300-qubit quantum computer is purpose-built and designed to support quantum error correction experiments an essential step toward fault-tolerant quantum computing. The system is expected to enable algorithm research for techniques such as circuit knitting.

IQM has previously delivered 5-qubit, 20-qubit, and 50-qubit quantum computers to VTT, marking key milestones in the development of Finland's quantum ecosystem. Each system has played a crucial role in advancing research capabilities and supporting the growing needs of the quantum community in Finland.

ASUS presents its new ROG Courser and updated ROG Destrier Core gaming chairs at Computex 2025. The ROG Courser gaming chair incorporates a 90-155° Dynamic Synchronized Reclining system for back support and includes 360° 4D armrests for comprehensive positional adjustment, 4D Adjustable Lumbar support with customizable depth and height settings, and a cold-pressed lumbar pad for better airflow. The chair's dimensions feature an ultrawide 58 cm seat base, a magnetic headrest attachment system, and integrated RGB lighting strips embedded within transparent leatherette that remain concealed when inactive. The ROG Destrier Core ergonomic gaming chair is now available in Moonlight White. Based on an exoskeletal design the chair features breathable mesh, a Nylon frame, lumbar support, adjustable headrest, and padded armrests.

The ROG Courser gaming chair is offered only in black at this moment; pricing and exact availability (for both models) in retail stores have yet to be announced by ASUS.More pictures follow.

At Computex 2025 in Taipei, Chieftec unveiled an extensive lineup of power supplies, PC cases, and CPU coolers designed for enthusiasts and professionals alike. The company's new VEGA M series power supplies combine modern efficiency with robust performance. Available in both Black (PPG-1000-C) and White (PPG-1000-CW) finishes, the units deliver configurable output levels of 1,000 W, 850 W, and 750 W (Black) or a fixed 1,000 W (White). Both models employ an LLC Half‑Bridge converter with DC‑to‑DC technology, support ATX 3.1 and PCIe Gen 5, accept 100-240 V AC input at 12 A, and feature a 135 mm fluid-dynamic‑bearing fan alongside 80 Plus Gold certification. Complementing the VEGA M series, the Stealth SPX‑1200‑FC pushes the envelope with 1,200 W capacity, Platinum efficiency, and premium Japanese capacitors. It shares the same advanced cooling design and Gen 5 compatibility, offering a 100-240 V AC input range at 13-6.5 A and ensuring stable power delivery under heavy load.

Here are some close-up shots we took of AMD's latest client and enterprise processors. Starting things off is the Ryzen AI Max "Strix Halo." This is a rather large chip, with a package size resembling some high-end GPUs. This chiplet-based processor is dominated by a large SoC+iGPU tile built on the TSMC N4P process, and two "Zen 5" CCDs. These are the same CCDs as "Granite Ridge," "Fire Range," and "Turin," which come with full 512-bit data paths for the FPU, and large 32 MB L3 caches per CCD. The SoC+graphics tile has the iGPU with 40 compute units. The package is large not just because of the size of the chip, but also its 256-bit wide LPDDR5X memory interface.

Next up, is the Ryzen AI 9 HX Pro mobile processor, which comes in the regular mobile processor package AMD has been using for several generations now. The chip is based on the "Strix Point" monolithic silicon built on TSMC N4P. This particular SKU has the AMD Pro feature-set, and targets commercial notebooks. Lastly, there's the Ryzen Z2 Extreme. This particular chip is built on an optimized variant of "Strix Point," with a few disabled CPU cores, but a maxed out iGPU with all 16 CU enabled. This processor targets gaming handhelds. Winding things up is the EPYC 9006 "Turin" processor with its glorious 12 "Zen 5" CCDs.

GeIL Memory brought its latest gaming PC memory products to Computex 2025. We begin our tour with the GeIL Aquarius DDR5 memory, which features a solid gold mirror-finish aluminium heat spreader that puts it in the same category of premium as the G.Skill Royal. There's just one silicone RGB diffuser along the sides. The GeIL Aquarius is expected to come in various high DDR5 speeds (think 8000 MT/s and above). Next up, is the Gemini V RGB, the company's performance-segment memory that comes with a prominent silicone RGB diffuser along the top, upper mid-range speeds, and capacities of up to 64 GB. Lastly, there's the Orion V RGB, the company's high-performance memory series that comes in asymmetric capacities such as 24 GB, to make up 96 GB memory configurations, and speeds of 6000 MT/s and above.

Netac at Computex 2025 brought its latest consumer storage products. We begin our coverage with the NVI50MK, the company's flagship M.2 NVMe Gen 5 SSD. This drive comes with a factory fitted aluminium heatsink, and comes in capacities of up to 4 TB. The company didn't reveal the controller+NAND flash combination, but mentioned that it offers DRAM caching, and sequential transfer speeds of up to 14 GB/s reads, with up to 11 GB/s sequential writes.

Next up, is the HDIOM2 Pr, a magnetic SSD enclosure for M.2-2242 and M.2-2230 NVMe SSDs. Its bridge chip offers a Gen 3 x2 connection internally, which it wires out as 10 Gbps USB 3.2 Gen 2. The enclosure is magnetized to stick to most smartphones, with a short length USB-C cable. We also spied the coin-sized US9 USB flash drive, which comes with USB-C and USB-A receptacles, up to 1 TB of capacity, and sequential transfer speeds of up to 1000 MB/s over the drive's 10 Gbps-capable USB 3.2 Gen 2 connection. The ZX20-II is a credit card-sized magnetic portable SSD with a 10 Gbps USB 3.2 Gen 2 type-C connection, and a slender 8 mm profile that weighs just 49 g. The drive comes in capacities of up to 2 TB.

During our visit of the jam-packed Computex day one, we stopped by the Phanteks booth to see what the company prepared for this year. The spotlight fell on two new Matrix editions of Phanteks' flagship cases. The Evolv X2 Matrix, offered in black or white, retains the original's sleek tri panel layout while introducing soft touch fabric panels. Beneath the refined surfaces, a 900 LED matrix sits along the bottom section. Through the NEXLINQ app, builders can customize display elements such as system statistics, text or simple animations without compromising the case's clean lines. Likewise, the XT View Matrix model shares the fabric exterior and integrates a 600 LED matrix panel on its side. Despite the added flair, it still accommodates up to ten fans and provides ample space for modern motherboards prioritizing cable management.

Corsair's Computex booth has plenty of new products on display, particularly for those looking for a new PC case or a powerful PSU to manage the demanding NVIDIA RTX 50 Series GPUs. We will start with the new premium FRAME 5000D case that takes its inspiration from the well-known FRAME 4000D series. This new model is not just a bigger case that supports reverse connection motherboards (ASUS BTF, MSI Project Zero, and Gigabyte Project Stealth), it also comes with fine details and updates like the modular pegboard pattern on its motherboard tray (known as Corsair RapidRoute 2.0) that helps with cable management.

The large size of the case, which measures 556 mm x 250 mm x 542 mm lets users install up to ten 140 mm fans (3x front, 3x top, 3x side, 1x rear) as well as radiators up to 420 mm (360 mm front, 420 mm top and 360 mm side). The FRAME 5000D is available in two variants, first with four RS120 ARGB fans pre-installed and the second one featuring four non-RGB RS120 fans (both variants are offered in black and white color options). On display Corsair also showcases a FRAME 5000D with an optional Xeneon Edge LCD add-on side panel.

FSP, the channel brand of power supply giant Fortron, brought a large lineup of their latest gaming PC power supplies, cooling products, and PC cases to Computex 2025. We begin our tour with the things FSP specializes in—power supplies. The Cannon Pro 2500 W is a titan, which maxes out your 16 A wall socket for 2.5 kW of continuous power delivery, with excursions within the ATX 3.1 and PCIe 5.1 specs. The PSU offers Cybenetics Platinum and 80 Plus Platinum switching efficiency. Putting the 2.5 kW output to use are four (!) 600 W-capable 12V-2x6 power connectors, making this PSU fit for AI acceleration builds.

A notch below the Cannon Pro 2500 W is the Mega Ti series, which comes in high-wattage variants of 1650 W, 1350 W, and 1000 W. This is considered FSP's flagship power product, because of its Cybenetics Titanium and 80 Plus Titanium switching efficiency. Both the 1650 W and 1350 W models offer two 12V-2x6 connectors, while the 1000 W model offers one of these. The PSUs offer fanless cooling up to a fairly high load factor. The Mega PM series is positioned a notch below the Mega Ti series in FSP's product stack. As the name suggests, these offer 80 Plus Platinum and Cybenetics Platinum certified efficiency. These only come in 1650 W and 1350 W variants, both of which offer two 12V-2x6 connectors.

Gamdias' product portfolio spans more than just cases, as the company has dipped its toes into a wide variety of PC peripherals. The company kicked off its peripherals reveal with the THOR P2 Series fully modular power supplies. Available in 850 W, 1,000 W, and 1,200 W outputs, each unit carries an 80 Plus Gold efficiency rating and fully complies with ATX 3.1 and PCIe Gen 5.1 standards, guaranteeing compatibility with the latest graphics cards and motherboards. Builders will appreciate the fully detachable cable harness for streamlined cable management, while the rotatable AC inlet affords 90‑degree positioning flexibility in tight cases. All-Japanese electrolytic capacitors pair with a semi‑bridge LLC resonance and 12 V synchronous rectification DC-DC design to deliver steadfast voltages. A 135 mm sleeve‑bearing fan provides robust airflow under heavy loads, intelligently pausing when demand falls below 40 percent to maintain whisper‑quiet operation. Heavy-duty protections and a 10‑year warranty back the new THOR P2 series.

Intel at the 2025 Computex showed off its next-generation Core Ultra Series 3 processor, codenamed "Panther Lake." The mobile H-segment version of the chip comes with a slender rectangular package similar to "Arrow Lake-H" and "Meteor Lake." It is a tile-based disaggregated processor, but comes in a unique arrangement of tiles we haven't seen with the past two generations. The chip is dominated by two large tiles, one is very likely the Graphics + SoC tile, the smaller of the two being the Compute tile with the CPU cores, and the slender rectangular tiles being related to I/O.

As for IP, "Panther Lake" introduces a new generation iGPU powered by the Xe3 "Celestial" graphics architecture. The CPU complex consists of "Cougar Cove" P-cores, and "Darkmont" E-cores, both of which are expected to provide generational IPC improvements over the current "Lion Cove" and "Skymont." At Computex, we not only got to go hands-on with the mobile packages of "Panther Lake," but also see the chip in action, installed on a testing and platform validation system. The engineering goal with "Panther Lake," Intel says, is to offer efficiency similar to "Lunar Lake," but with performance generationally exceeding "Arrow Lake-H." The Compute tile is expected to be built on the new Intel 18A foundry node. Intel says "Panther Lake" is on track for mass-production in the second half of 2025, with the first consumer products expected at CES 2026.

We visited the Gamdias booth at Computex 2025, and there was quite a lot to unpack there. Being a PC peripheral manufacturer, Gamdias makes cases, keyboards, PSUs, and many other products. Now, we focus on cases. The centerpiece, the ATLAS P4 mid‑tower, breaks with convention by placing the power supply at the front. This simple repositioning channels fresh air directly over high‑end graphics cards, and with five preinstalled 120 mm ARGB PWM fans, coordinated through an eight‑port ARGB/PWM hub, thermals should remain low under any load. A seamless panoramic tempered‑glass side panel offers a clear, aquarium‑like view of the interior, while a vibrant 6‑inch IPS LCD lets builders monitor temperatures, adjust fan curves, or even display custom artwork.

Lexar at the 2025 Computex showed off its two flagship SSDs. Starting things off is the NM1090, the company's top-of-the-line drive with a 6 nm controller, and 3D Xtracking NAND flash memory that offers up to 14 GB/s sequential reads, with up to 13 GB/s sequential writes, and up to 2.1 million IOPS 4K random access speeds. We have an NM1090 review sample back home, and will review it soon. Next up, is the company's previous flagship, which can now be had for attractive prices, the NM990. This drive offers up to 14 GB/s sequential reads, but slightly lower writes speeds, of up to 11 GB/s.

At Essencore's Computex 2025 booth, we saw the company's latest M.2 Gen 5 NVMe SSDs, and LPCAMM2 memory modules. We begin our coverage with the Genuine E540, a mid-range Gen 5 NVMe SSD that is powered by a MaxioTech MAP1806A controller. This drive is DRAMless, and offers performance in the 12-10 GB/s class. Moving things up a notch is the E550, a Gen 5 SSD powered by a premium Silicon Motion SM2508 controller with DRAM cache. This drive comes in capacities ranging from 1 TB to 4 TB, with sequential read speeds of 14 GB/s, and depending on the variant, write speeds of up to 12.5 GB/s for the top variant, and up to 11 GB/s for the 1 TB variant. Lastly, the company showed us their LPCAMM2 memory modules targeting ultrathin notebooks. These modules feature LPDDR5X-8533 speeds, and come in capacities of 16 GB, 32 GB, and 64 GB.

MSI's Computex booth has prepared new products for everyone, even for overclockers in microATX form factors. The company has presented a microATX MPOWER B850E motherboard, as we expected the MPOWER series comeback, with a very simple visual layout, aiming to please overclockers and even extreme LN2 users, with little add-ons to obstruct operations. Based on the B850E chipset, it accommodates AM5 processors with up to 16 cores and 32 threads in the top-end AMD Ryzen 9 9950X SKU. There are two eight-pin CPU connectors instead of the regular single eight-pin connector, for more overclocking headroom. VRM phases are covered in low-profile heatsinks so that LN2 coolers, often large and chunky, don't interfere with motherboard elements, which would usually require removal and later thermal isolation. What is particularly interesting is the usage of two memory DIMM slots, which is ideal for overclocking as it requires less CPU signaling to the memory. For easy signaling, MSI's EZ dashboard integrates power, reset, clear CMOS buttons, and a debug LED for CPU status codes.

As part of our continuing coverage of Sudokoo at the 2025 Computex, beginning with the company's liquid CPU coolers, we now move on to its air coolers and fans. The company brought two premium air-based CPU coolers to Computex, the SK700V and SK620V. The SK620V is a D-type cooler—aluminium dual fin-stack tower. The heatsink is completely shrouded from the sides, and has a pair of pre-installed 120 mm FDB fans in push-pull configuration. Sudokoo recommends this cooler for AMD Socket AM5, and rates its cooling capacity at 220 W, making it fit for even the top 16-core Ryzen 9 processors. The cooler's star attraction is an LED segment display which puts out ACPI system monitoring stats. The cooler comes win black and white color variants.

Next up, is the SK700V, the company's flagship air cooler, though it continues to be rated for 220 W TDP. Unlike the SK620V, this is a U-type single fin-stack cooler, however the fin-stack is very thick, and is capable of having fans in push-pull configuration, however only one 120 mm FDB fan is included. As with the SK620V, the top plate shroud has a segment LED display that puts out system monitoring stats. Moving on, we were shown the company's premium case fan lineup, the Mach 140 and Mach 120. These fans feature a premium hydraulic bearing, and a transparent hubcap letting you see the motor's winding inside. The motor features a 10-pole/12-slot winding, with 3-phase power. The hydraulic bearing is sourced from Porite Corporation. Lastly, Sudokoo showed us various tag-on accessories for its fans, letting you put their 30 mm thickness to good use.More pictures follow.

Sudokoo is a recent entrant to the PC case and cooling scene, we recently did a Giveaway with this brand just before we took off for Taipei. The company made its debut at Computex with its first product stack. We begin our coverage with the company's liquid cooling products. Starting things off, is the Energlo, a fairly premium all-in-one liquid CPU cooler, which features a large cubical pump-block with an LED segment display. This display puts out CPU temperature, CPU load, frequency, and power values, which it pulls from software via a USB connection. This software reads the values from ACPI. Perhaps the most interesting feature is its corded breakaway module that gives you a rotary dial that lets you cycle information, control fan speed, cycle through RGB presets, etc.

Next up, is the Proteus series. This was one of the prizes in our recent Giveaway. This is the company's high-end offering, and dominating it is a cube-shaped pump-block that has a 3.4-inch true-color LCD with 480 x 480 pixels resolution. The display can be rotated 90-degree to orient with the way you installed it, without needing any tools. The cooler also offers certain premium features such as compound fans, including fans that are 30 mm-thick for larger impellers that turn at lower RPM to achieve the target airflow, and end up quieter. We thought the 360 mm variant was the largest one, but at Computex, we were shown an even larger Proteus 420, with a 420 mm x 140 mm radiator. Sudokoo claims that this AIO can deal with thermal loads of 350 W.More pictures follow.

Cooler Master is making a big splash at Computex 2025 with its "One Cooler Master—Where Cooling Drives the Future" showcase, held at its headquarters in Taipei. The company is showing off how it's bringing together its enterprise-level engineering and consumer-focused design into a single, streamlined approach. The idea is simple: take the cutting-edge solutions developed for demanding industries like finance and AI and turn them into powerful, customizable gear for gamers, creators, and everyday builders. CEO Jimmy Sha says it best—this structure allows ideas and tech to flow in both directions, ensuring innovation benefits everyone.

"At Cooler Master, we work as one team," Sha explains. "Whether it's solving tough problems for enterprise clients or building tools for passionate creators, we take those lessons and turn them into products everyone can use. That's what "One Cooler Master' is all about" making sure breakthroughs don't stay locked away in server rooms, but instead power the desktops and rigs our community loves to build."

Late last week, tech news headlines were generated by a curious Qualcomm/NUVIA job advertisement. The presence of Xbox-related activities—at the US firm's Redmond, Washington office—has set off watchdog alarm bells. Microsoft's HQ is also located in this Seattle Metropolitan Area business hub. The job description outlined a sales director position—including interesting tidbits: "support sell-in activities for the next generation of Surface and Xbox products built on Snapdragon solutions" and "help define the next generation Surface and Xbox portfolios." Older leaks have suggested Microsoft's weighing up of ARM64 processor architecture, with next-gen Xbox designs in mind. Since the publication of widespread reportage, Qualcomm has edited out any mention of Xbox from the offending job ad. Given the latest evidence, fresh speculation has emerged from online media outlets. In theory, the company's hardware engineers could be formulating a next-gen Arm-based handheld—not directly related to "Project Kennan."

Jez Corden, executive editor of Windows Central, has dismissed many next-gen "handheld" or "home console" projections. Insiders believe that in-progress first-party development centers around AMD (x86) solutions. Similarly, Sony is reportedly collaborating with Team Red. The speculated PlayStation 6 (and a handheld offshoot) has been linked to Zen 6 and UDNA/RDNA 5 IPs. In response to initial claims, Corden reached out to shadowy industry figures. As disclosed in his opinion piece: "sources confirmed to me this morning that the next Xbox systems are not based on Qualcomm chips. There might be some third-party "Designed for Xbox" Arm-based offerings, like the Logitech G Cloud. But, the main plan from Microsoft, at least for now, is for the next-gen Xbox systems to have as much compatibility with your current library as possible. The overheads required to emulate games built for Microsoft's AMD-based systems are beyond what the Snapdragon line up is currently capable of." Today, Digital Foundry pointed out that Microsoft's "Xbox Play Anywhere" marketing campaign has created a looser categorization of related hardware. Thus providing extra scope for adjacent and supplemental devices (in the near future).

At COMPUTEX 2025, In Win Development Inc. (InWin), renowned for its brand philosophy of 'Contemporary and Innovative' and a recipient of numerous international design awards, showcased its innovative special edition ChronoMancy chassis and its advanced L11 liquid cooling rack system assembly capabilities for AI datacenters.

40th Anniversary Special Edition Chassis
Time-honored and trophy-inspired, ChronoMancy is a uniquely shaped PC chassis created to commemorate InWin's 40th anniversary. Designed as a trophy to symbolize the passage of time, the top panel features blue engineering-grade plastic engraved with InWin's legacy of special edition chassis, celebrating its heritage and innovation. It is supported by five pillars representing the five continents, symbolizing InWin's global presence and future growth.

NVIDIA has released the latest version of its GeForce Game Ready drivers, GeForce 576.52 WHQL. The new drivers add support for the new GeForce RTX 5060 desktop and laptop GPUs, and are Game Ready drivers which add DLSS 4 support for F1 25 and Dune: Awakening games, and support for "full ray tracing" update for NARAKA: BLADEPOINT.

The list of fixed issues includes several gaming bugs, including game crashes in F1 23, F1 24, and SCUM games, black screen corruption issues in Diablo II Resurrected when using DLSS, and shader disk cache issues with certain games. NVIDIA also fixed general bugs in Lumion 12 with missing certain UI components and in Varjo XR3 HMD which was not working on RTX 50 series GPUs.

DOWNLOAD: NVIDIA GeForce 576.52 WHQL

Marvell Technology, Inc., a leader in data infrastructure semiconductor solutions, today announced it is teaming with NVIDIA to offer NVLink Fusion technology to customers employing Marvell custom cloud platform silicon. NVLink Fusion is an innovative new offering from NVIDIA for integrating custom XPU silicon with NVIDIA NVLink connectivity, rack-scale hardware architecture, software and other technology, providing customers with greater flexibility and choice in developing next-generation AI infrastructure.

The Marvell custom platform strategy seeks to deliver breakthrough results through unique semiconductor designs and innovative approaches. By combining expertise in system and semiconductor design, advanced process manufacturing, and a comprehensive portfolio of semiconductor platform solutions and IP—including electrical and optical serializer/deserializers (SerDes), die-to-die interconnects for 2D and 3D devices, advanced packaging, silicon photonics, co-packaged copper, custom high-bandwidth memory (HBM), system-on-chip (SoC) fabrics, optical IO, and compute fabric interfaces such as PCIe Gen 7—Marvell is able to create platforms in collaboration with customers that transform infrastructure performance, efficiency and value.

Not long after Nintendo's comprehensive Switch 2 showcase, official product descriptions were edited. The removal of Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) support for TVs (in docked mode) from official websites proved to be highly confusing. At the time (around mid-April), the company did not release any explanatory material. Industry watchdogs anticipated a future firmware update, that would eventually restore docked mode VRR capabilities (over HDMI). In the meantime, the hybrid console's surprisingly capable integrated display would provide the only gateway into VRR-elevated gaming experiences—courtesy of NVIDIA G-SYNC tech. Late last week, Nintendo Life shared an official update—sourced from a company spokesperson: "Nintendo Switch 2 supports VRR in handheld mode only. The incorrect information was initially published on the Nintendo Switch 2 website, and we apologize for the error."

It is not clear why it has taken over a month to provide clarification, but the online publication did send in a query. When asked about a possible post-release fix, the Nintendo representative replied with a curt answer: "we have nothing to announce on this topic." Last week, the Digital Foundry team surmised that the much-anticipated Switch successor would not launch with a previously advertised feature. Commenting on this missing spec point, Richard Leadbetter elaborated: "something that is important to clarify is that as far as Switch 2 developers are concerned, VRR is indeed a function of the internal display only and that there is no support at all right now for VRR over HDMI...The best theory we have for this is that the dock's DisplayPort to HDMI converter doesn't support standard HDMI VRR, but whatever is the cause, we would hope to see Nintendo provide some sort of solution in due course."

Razer, the world's leading lifestyle brand for gamers, today announced the all-new Razer Blade 14. Completely redesigned to deliver ultra-portability and high performance, the Blade 14 is the thinnest 14-inch Razer gaming laptop ever. Featuring a new thermal hood design, the Blade 14 maintains a slim form factor while maximizing performance with up to an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU and AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 processor. With a stunning 3K 120 Hz OLED display, ample connectivity options, and high-quality materials, the new Blade 14 offers gamers the definitive user experience that only Razer can provide.

• Fully Redesigned: The new Razer Blade 14 is the thinnest 14-inch Razer gaming laptop, with a focus on portability and performance. Featuring Razer's innovative thermal hood design for better heat management and airflow, the Blade 14 delivers maximum performance in a compact form factor.
• Powerful New Components: Equipped with up to an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU and an AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 processor for unmatched gaming, productivity, and AI performance.
• Stunning 3K OLED Display: The laptop boasts a 3K 120 Hz OLED display with a 0.2 ms response time and NVIDIA G-SYNC , providing a smooth and sharp visual experience.
• Expansive Connectivity and Superior Battery: Includes a large 72 Whr battery for up to 11 hours of on-screen time, UHS-II MicroSD card reader, two USB4 Type-C ports, and a full-sized HDMI 2.1 port. The Blade 14 supports BT 5.4 and Wi-Fi 7 for fast and stable connections.
• The Razer Blade Advantage: The Blade 14 is made from T6-grade aluminium and features a sand-blasted texture, anodized matte finish and focuses on environmental sustainability with plastic-free packaging.

The world's top provider of AI-centric infrastructure, Dell Technologies, announces innovations across the Dell AI Factory with NVIDIA - all designed to help enterprises accelerate AI adoption and achieve faster time to value.

Why it matters
As enterprises make AI central to their strategy and progress from experimentation to implementation, their demand for accessible AI skills and technologies grows exponentially. Dell and NVIDIA continue the rapid pace of innovation with updates to the Dell AI Factory with NVIDIA, including robust AI infrastructure, solutions and services that streamline the path to full-scale implementation.

Generative AI is transforming PC software into breakthrough experiences - from digital humans to writing assistants, intelligent agents and creative tools. NVIDIA RTX AI PCs are powering this transformation with technology that makes it simpler to get started experimenting with generative AI and unlock greater performance on Windows 11. NVIDIA TensorRT has been reimagined for RTX AI PCs, combining industry-leading TensorRT performance with just-in-time, on-device engine building and an 8x smaller package size for seamless AI deployment to more than 100 million RTX AI PCs.

Announced at Microsoft Build, TensorRT for RTX is natively supported by Windows ML - a new inference stack that provides app developers with both broad hardware compatibility and state-of-the-art performance. For developers looking for AI features ready to integrate, NVIDIA software development kits (SDKs) offer a wide array of options, from NVIDIA DLSS to multimedia enhancements like NVIDIA RTX Video. This month, top software applications from Autodesk, Bilibili, Chaos, LM Studio and Topaz Labs are releasing updates to unlock RTX AI features and acceleration.

Powered by NVIDIA Blackwell, GeForce RTX 50 Series laptops bring game-changing capabilities to gamers and creators. Multiply performance with NVIDIA DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation, generate images at unprecedented speed, power through work, unleash your creativity with NVIDIA Studio apps, and use AI innovations on the go in the thinnest and longest-lasting RTX laptops yet, optimized by our newest Max-Q technologies. Now, there are even more options for people wanting access to the latest innovations in a mobile form factor with the launch of GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPUs available in new models from every major manufacturer, starting at $1099.

These laptops are as thin as 14.9 mm, give gamers double the performance of the previous generation with the power of NVIDIA Blackwell and DLSS 4, and enable 100+ FPS in your favorite games. Creators can leverage the latest AI advancements to accelerate creative workflows. Students can accelerate performance in apps used in engineering, architecture, computer science, data science, economics, and more. Play, create, and work longer on battery thanks to Blackwell innovations and Max-Q power optimization.

Originally released 10 years ago on May 19, 2015, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is a critically acclaimed open-world role-playing game where players take on the role of monster slayer for hire Geralt as he travels the war-torn Northern Kingdoms in search of his adopted daughter Ciri. With over 50 million copies sold—and over 75 million of the entire Witcher series of games—it has cemented its legacy as a timeless dark fantasy story. The community that has developed around the game since launch continues to grow even a decade later, and to celebrate both The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt's enduring legacy and the game's outstanding community, CD PROJEKT RED released a special trailer.

Celebrations also included an anniversary edition of REDstreams, which took place today and featured Geralt's voice actor Doug Cockle, alongside English Adaptation Director Borys Pugacz-Muraszkiewicz. The voice actor took a walk down memory lane, reminiscing on his time as the voice of Geralt, his experience with The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, and how the role has impacted him over the years.

Maxsun is getting ready to release new graphics cards at Computex 2025, starting with the newly and highly expected entry-level RTX 5060 series that NVIDIA just announced and continuing with some fresh models of its iCraft AIGA series. One of the first that we noticed is the MS GeForce RTX 5060 LP 8G (8 GB 128-bit GDDR7), a low-profile, two-slot version measuring 182 x 69 x 38 mm. This particular implementation uses for cooling three 5 cm fans in combination with a heatsink and dual heat-pipes. The card is powered by a standard 8-pin connector and sports 2x DisplayPort and 2x HDMI output connectors. Still in the RTX 5060 series, we also noticed Maxsun's GeForce RTX 5060 Ti iCraft OC16G AIGA X2 Classic graphics card. This card comes in a more compact format measuring 252 x 124 x 43 mm, is equipped with 16 GB GDDR7 memory and sports two 9 cm fans with intelligent fan control technology and a heatsink with three heat pipes. The design follows Maxsun iCraft AIGA theme and includes iCraft Skylight RGB lighting for a more appealing aesthetics.

In the same iCraft AIGA series, Maxsun's lineup included the RTX 5070 iCraft OC12G AIGA and the RTX 5080 iCraft OC16G AIGA Plus running at 2295 MHz (2617 MHz Boost). The RTX 5070 uses three 9 cm fans with six heat pipes for cooling while for the RTX 5080 Maxsun opted for three 10 cm fans. However, Maxsun products are currently restricted to the Chinese market, so we will not be seeing any of them at Western retailers.

Inno3D is exhibiting many already released graphics card products at their Computex 2025 booth, but TechPowerUp's day zero visit focused on an intriguing wall-mounted demo unit. Earlier today, NVIDIA announced the official launch of its affordable GeForce RTX 5060 8 GB desktop and laptop designs. Prior to full-on introduction, media outlets have expressed dissatisfaction regarding Team Green's "Blackwell" GPU entry-mainstream review conditions. Currently, many professional reviewers are "on-site" in Taiwan. At this rate, the publication of in-depth evaluations will occur following the conclusion of this week's extremely important trade event.

The Inno3D GeForce RTX 5060 TWIN X2 OC White SKU reuses a familiar dual-fan setup; as featured on readily available GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8 GB options (black/silver or white/silver). Interestingly, the manufacturer also extends this dual-slot thick design into triple-fan territories (for RTX 5060 Ti and above). The TechPowerUp GPU database does not allude to any Inno3D GeForce RTX 5060 (non-Ti) models being outfitted with a third fan. As discussed in a mid-April PR piece, Inno3D engineers have drummed up a custom PCB layout. Despite the implementation of a very shallow overclock, the TWIN X2 cooling solution is not expected to struggle—when tasked with the tempering of Team Green's GB206 GPU die.

The ACPD officially have a new tool in their arsenal, officers. We're thrilled to announce that The Precinct is now officially Steam Deck Verified, which means you can fight crime on the go! "Whether you're on shift or not, rookie, you take the work with you. You can't just turn it off. You never stop being a cop."—Officer Kelly

But what does being Steam Deck Verified mean?
When a game is submitted for testing on the Steam Deck, it can be assigned one of three different badges depending on how it performs. The Unsupported badge means that the game does not run properly on the Steam Deck and the Playable badge means that the game can be played on the Steam Deck, but the player may need to make some manual adjustments to the game for it to function correctly. The Verified badge is only awarded to games that operate well on the Steam Deck without the need for the player to make manual adjustments and don't present any significant problems when it comes to installation, performance, controls, and display.

Corsair, maker of award-winning performance gaming peripherals, today announced the MAKR 75 Barebones Keyboard Kit, a keyboard that combines the best parts of bespoke DIY keyboards and pre-built, performance-focused gaming keyboards, while simplifying everything through Corsair Web Hub, a web-based utility engine that allows users to customize their peripherals without an app.

"We truly believe that assembling an ultra-personalized DIY keyboard does not need to be a difficult task that can only be completed by the most hardcore keyboard enthusiasts," said Tobias Brinkmann, Vice President and General Manager of Gaming Peripherals. "MAKR 75 was developed around the concept of an intuitive, layer-by-layer building process that makes the satisfying task of designing and assembling your perfect keyboard as simple as possible."

Acer's dedicated Computex 2025 preview landing page mostly concentrates on brand-new AI PC products, but eagle-eyed observers have noticed the inclusion of an NDA-busting item. The manufacturer's web marketing team has inadvertently unveiled their forthcoming Nitro Radeon RX 9060 XT OC 16 GB model; days in advance of AMD's official unveiling (May 21). Over a week ago, momomo_us shared a screenshot of an unnamed retailer's listing of not-yet-official Acer Nitro 16 GB and 8 GB SKUs. The keen tech industry watcher followed up with today's discovery; complete with a promotional render.

As expected, the Taiwanese brand has prepared a new dual-fan design—borrowing elements from semi-recently revealed Radeon RX 9070 Series cards. Despite rumors of leveraging lesser hardware—probably a "Navi 44 XT" GPU—Acer's pre-launch hype material has outlined an ambitious resolution target: "enjoy stunning 8K visuals and use AI tools to craft your next masterpiece based on RDNA 4 architecture." Acer acts as a board partner for Team Red and Team Blue—surprisingly, the firm's pre-game teaser does not outline an upcoming Intel Xe2 "Battlemage" desktop product line. Instead, a fresh-ish Nitro Arc "Alchemist" A380 LP 6 GB model was placed next to the aforementioned Radeon RX 9060 XT card. So far—during day zero booth inspections—the TechPowerUp has not stumbled upon any physical examples of cheaper RDNA 4 options.

AMD has announced a definitive agreement to sell ZT Systems' data center infrastructure manufacturing business to Sanmina for $3 billion in cash and stock, which includes a contingent payment of up to $450 million. This announcement follows earlier reports from April that AMD was looking to divest the facility it had acquired as part of its $4.9 billion purchase of ZT in March 2025. The deal set to wrap up around late 2025 shows AMD's plan to steer clear of making products that compete with its customers. At the same time, AMD will keep ZT Systems' design and customer support teams to speed up the rollout of AMD AI systems for cloud clients. Sanmina will also become a top choice for introducing new products in AMD's cloud rack and large-scale AI solutions. "By combining the deep experience of our AI systems design team with our new preferred NPI partnership with Sanmina, we expect to strengthen our U.S-based manufacturing capabilities for rack and cluster-scale AI systems and accelerate quality and time-to-market for our cloud customers," said Forrest Norrod, executive vice president and general manager, Data Center Solutions business unit at AMD.

The sale drew a lot of interest from different manufacturers, with early reports showing that Taiwanese OEM makers Compal and Wiwynn were the top choices, along with U.S. electronics firm Jabil. Inventec and Pegatron decided not to take part. Sanmina, the final buyer, is a U.S.-based company that provides integrated manufacturing solutions to the global Electronic Manufacturing Services field. Jure Sola, Chairman and CEO of Sanmina Corporation, said that ZT Systems' skills in liquid cooling, its manufacturing ability, and its know-how in cloud and AI setup will add to Sanmina's worldwide range and vertical integration skills. "Together, we will be better able to deliver a competitive advantage to our customers with solutions for the entire product lifecycle. We look forward to our ongoing partnership with AMD as we work together to set the standard for quality and flexibility to benefit the entire AI ecosystem." said Jure Sola, Chairman and CEO of Sanmina Corporation.

Siege X is coming on June 10 to PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Amazon Luna, and PC via Ubisoft Connect and Steam. While it's a major free upgrade for anyone who owns Rainbow Six Siege, the Siege X update introduces Free Access, allowing new players to experience the tactical action of Siege for free in Unranked, Quick Match, and the all-new 6v6 Dual Front mode.

In Dual Front, attacking and defending Operators join forces, opening up new opportunities to synergize with clever gadget combinations as your team fights to secure enemy zones while defending your own. Plus, Dual Front allows you to respawn, letting you get back to the action quickly. For the best performance on your platform of choice, here is the full list of available PC and console specifications:

Over a month ago, TechPowerUp published a review of the Thermaltake TR100 compact dual-chamber ITX chassis. Darksaber was seriously impressed by his Hydrangea Blue variant; thus the resultant "Editor's Choice" and "Great Value" badges of honor. Prior to the receiving of a lone sample evaluation sample, TPU staff members inspected demonstration units on two separate occasions. At last year's Computex trade event, and then at CES 2025. At launch, four colors were made available: Black, Snow (aka white), Matcha Green, and Hydrangea Blue. During the setup of this year's booth, the Thermaltake crew granted early access to members of the press. Upon arrival, TechPowerUp's photographer spotted an intriguing "Gravel Sand" TR100 model. This colorway/finish is a familiar sight, as sported by various readily available "The Tower" and "View" models.

The company's TR100 product page mentions two other color options: Bubble Pink and Mint Strawberry. At the time of writing, their Gravel Sand sibling is not listed. Brand-new taller TR300 and TR200 cases were sat to the left of the original 18.4-liter small form factor (SFF) design. The former seems to be approaching mid-tower elevation; likely voluminous enough to accommodate larger components. An optional front panel piece—sporting Scandi-esque wooden slats—was placed nearby; implying a swappable configuration. Thermaltake's "in-the-middle" TR200 SKUs could be tall enough to accept microATX format motherboards. A snow-white demonstration unit was prepped and running an installed 3.9-inch LCD Screen Kit (also present on the TR300 demo unit)—currently available as an extra attachment for the TR100 series.

LIAN LI Industrial Co. Ltd., a leading manufacturer of chassis and PC accessories, will attend Computex 2025, located at Nangang Exhibition Center, Hall 2, 4F, booth R0602, from May 20th to May 23rd. LIAN LI is presenting a lineup designed to enhance the PC building experience. Visitors will get an exclusive first look at LIAN LI's latest innovations, including the LANCOOL 4, O11D MINI V2, and DAN Case B4, LANCOOL 217 INF and Vector V200; cooling takes center stage with a new AIO solution- the HydroShift III, equipped with a 2K panoramic LCD screen; and four innovative PSU prototypes with the DWS Series, RS Series, RB Series, and SP Series, each pushing the boundaries of power and design.

The LANCOOL 217 INF enhances the iconic LANCOOL 217 chassis design with a stunning Infinity Mirror front panel that seamlessly integrates glass ventilation for effective airflow. Equipped with built-in lighting controls, users can easily switch modes and adjust colors, delivering a fully customizable visual experience. Additionally, the LANCOOL 217 INF features an integrated L-Wireless receiver for effortless wireless control right out of the box. Maintaining the signature toolless mounting for the PSU shroud fans, dual PSU mounting orientations, along with toolless mesh panels and support for motherboards up to SSI-EEB and even back-connect ATX and microATX motherboards, the LANCOOL 217 INF is designed for those who demand both style and functionality.

Here is the first picture of the Antec Vortex View, a premium all-in-one closed-loop liquid CPU cooler. The Vortex View is characterized by what looks like a 4-inch 16:9 display on top of the pump-block. This display connects to your graphics card over HDMI, and can be programmed to show just about anything. An app included with the cooler reads system monitoring information from ACPI and displays onto this screen, but to the system it's just another display head, and can be programmed to show just about anything. This is the white model of the Vortex View, and comes with not just white sleeved tubing, but also a white radiator—including white fins. The whitewash continues onto the three included FDB fans. The CLC supports all modern client desktop sockets, including AM5 and LGA1851.

The release of Fantasy Life i is just around the corner! We hope you guys are as excited as we are. Make sure to check when exactly the game launches in your timezone (see chart below). Are you ready to start your new Life in this Fantasy World? Step into this Slow-Life RPG where you can freely switch between 14 unique jobs, so-called "Lives," and enjoy a carefree life in a fantasy world. Fish, cook, shape the island to your liking, or team up with friends to battle monsters across the vast world.

LEVEL5 has announced that "Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time" is available for Early / Advanced Access on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S and PC/Steam—as of May 18 (yesterday). The full game is playable ahead of the scheduled general release on May 21.

Prior to official kick-off day, the TechPowerUp team was kindly invited to have a sneak peek around the ASUS booth. Brand-new Republic of Gamers (ROG) Harpe II Ace gaming mice were on full view (with black or white livery), sitting atop second-gen Sheath XXL mouse pads. The original ROG Harpe design was released over two years ago; as an Ace Aim Lab Edition. Last year, two spin-offs were introduced last summer: Harpe Ace Extreme and Harpe Ace Mini. ROG's freshest offering appears to utilize familiar internal components; most notably the cutting-edge AimPoint Pro optical sensor—very likely derived from Pixart's flagship PAW3950 model. Other mainstays include ROG's Optical Micro Switches (rated up to 100 million clicks) and SpeedNova 8K wireless system.

The ROG Harpe II Ace is built with a special and innovative bio-based nylon material, that contributes very little weight. A product placard advertises a total unit weight of 49 grams; only 2 g lighter than the ultra-premium Harpe Ace Extreme model. This $249.99 (MSRP) option features a fully CNC-machined carbon fiber top shell. The company has collaborated with Max "Demon1" Mazanov and other esport champions; thus refining the right-hand ambidextrous Harpe design for a new generation. Instead of using three or four skates, the Harpe II Ace is outfitted with two large chunks of rounded-edge pure PTFE. Gear Link—a web-based platform—grants access to hardware configuration; a massive plus point. TechPowerUp's pzogel has often directed criticism at the manufacturer's Armoury Crate software suite. A "lighter" and "less intrusive" package—called Armoury Crate Gear—was pushed out in recent times, but gaming mouse purists (largely) remain unconvinced.

MiTAC Computing Technology Corporation, a leading server platform designer, manufacturer, and a subsidiary of MiTAC Holdings Corporation, has launched its full suite of next-generation servers for data centers and enterprises at COMPUTEX 2025 (Booth M1110). Powered by Intel Xeon 6 processors, including those with Performance-cores (P-cores), MiTAC's new platforms are purpose-built for AI, HPC, cloud, and enterprise applications.

"For over five decades, MiTAC and Intel have built a close, collaborative relationship that continues to push innovation forward. Our latest server lineup reflects this legacy—combining Intel's cutting-edge processing power with MiTAC Computing's deep expertise in system design to deliver scalable, high-efficiency solutions for modern data centers." - Rick Hwang, President of MiTAC Computing.

The University of Tokyo (UTokyo) and IBM have announced plans to deploy the latest 156-qubit IBM Heron quantum processing unit (QPU), which will be operational in the IBM Quantum System One administered by UTokyo for the members of the Quantum Innovation Initiative (QII) Consortium. The IBM Heron QPU, which features a tunable-coupler architecture, delivers a significantly higher performance than the processor previously installed in 2023.

This is the second update of the IBM Quantum System One as part of the collaboration between UTokyo and IBM. It was first deployed with a 27-qubit IBM Falcon QPU, before being updated to a 127-qubit IBM Eagle QPU in 2023. It is now transitioning to the latest generation highly performant IBM Heron later this year. IBM has deployed four Heron-based systems worldwide and their performance shows significant improvement over the previous Eagle QPU, with a 3-4x improvement in two-qubit error rates; an order of magnitude improvement in device-wide performance benchmarked by errors across 100-qubit long layers; continued improvement in speed, with a 60 percent increase in CLOPS expected; and a system uptime of more than 95%. The latest IBM Heron processor has continued to demonstrate immense value in orchestrating utility-level workloads, to date, with multiple published studies leveraging these systems' capability of achieving more than 5,000 gate operations.

We were passing by the Transcend booth here at Computex 2025 when our curious eyes and rapid camera spotted the "yet to be announced" Transcend MTE260S M.2 NVMe PCIe Gen 5 SSD. This is the next-generation high-performance M.2 SSDs that are capable of reaching speeds up to 14,000 MB/s (reads) and up to 12,500 MB/s (writes) thanks to its 3D NAND Flash memory, and the Silicon Motion controller (presumably the SM2508 series) aided by a DRAM cache. Other than that, for the moment, we only know that Transcend plans to offer models from 1 TB up to 4 TB capacity with the same graphene heatsink design seen on previous Transcend 2000 M.2 SSD series; the rest of the technical specifications will be known soon once the company makes its official announcement. The product will likely be aimed towards gamers and content creators.

During day zero of our Computex 2025 coverage, we stopped by to see what Team Group had on display. For AIO water cooling enthusiasts, there were some interesting solutions. On display, we saw Team Group's T-FORCE 120 mm AIO cooler daisy-chaining three M.2 waterblocks. It is a bit overkill for M.2 SSD, but given the power output of modern PCIe Gen 5 NVMe drives, it is necessary to use active cooling to maintain smooth read/write operations. Instead of traditionally relying on SSD's own mini fan, this uses a full waterblock to absorb the heat. Available in its own standard pump/waterblock/radiator combination, it will allow workstations that do a lot of intensive data operations to go smoothly without worrying about potential drive throttling. Team Group also has a 360 mm radiator version, which combines a CPU waterblock and an M.2 waterblock, yielding massive heat dissipation potential for any platform.

More than 700 games and applications feature RTX technologies, and each week new games integrating NVIDIA DLSS, NVIDIA Reflex, and advanced ray-traced effects are released or announced, delivering the definitive PC experience for GeForce RTX players. DLSS 4 with Multi Frame Generation, our GeForce RTX 50 Series performance multiplier, is now available in over 125 games and apps. Today, at Computex 2025, we revealed that another 10 games are launching with day-one support, 7 of which will be released this month. In each, DLSS Frame Generation and DLSS Super Resolution are also available, ensuring every GeForce RTX gamer can accelerate frame rates and receive the best possible experience.

Additionally, we're announcing that the critically acclaimed DOOM: The Dark Ages is adding immersive path-traced effects and DLSS Ray Reconstruction in June, further enhancing image quality for PC gamers. And NARAKA: BLADEPOINT, one of the top 10 most played Steam games each and every week, is doing the same on May 22nd. So keep on reading to learn about the DLSS and RTX technologies coming to DOOM: The Dark Ages, F1 25, FBC: Firebreak, inZOI, LIGHT OF MOTIRAM, MindsEye, NARAKA: BLADEPOINT, Portal with RTX, RoadCraft, Splitgate 2, WUCHANG: Fallen Feathers, and creator apps Chaos Enscape and Autodesk VRED.

Other World Computing (OWC), a trusted leader in high-performance storage, memory, connectivity, software, and accessories that empower creative and business professionals to maximize performance, enhance reliability, and streamline workflows, today announced the launch and pre-order availability of the OWC Thunderbolt 5 Dock. Built to meet the demands of creatives, power users, and professionals alike, this all-in-one connectivity solution redefines desktop performance. With exceptional speed, broad device compatibility, and outstanding visual output, the OWC Thunderbolt 5 Dock sets a new benchmark for workstation expansion and productivity.

Whether you're managing high-res video projects, handling massive data sets, or transforming a tablet into a workstation, the Thunderbolt 5 Dock is your all-in-one portal to connect more, do more, and create more, faster than ever.

ASUS has unveiled at Computex 2025 show its new ROG Strix Ace XG248QSG gaming monitor, featuring an impressive 24.1-inch Full HD (1080p) Super TN panel capable of reaching up to 610 Hz refresh rate in overclocked mode. Alongside its exceptional refresh rate, the XG248QSG delivers ultra-low input lag of just 0.8 ms that is 2.25x faster than its competitor (under 600 Hz) On the response time the monitor is capable of achieving a rapid 0.1 ms response time via ASUS's GameFast Technology. As we can clearly see this monitor is aimed at competitive gamers and esports pros putting speed and quick response first while still giving good visual quality.

The monitor uses ASUS's Extreme Low Motion Blur 2 (ELMB 2) technology, which reduce the motion blur while keeping brightness levels up to 65% higher than similar technologies from other brands (ASUS says). Moreover, despite using TN panel the display gives good color covering with 90% of the DCI-P3 range. The ROG Strix Ace XG248QSG also has some handy design features, like a base that's 30% smaller to save desk room and adjustable ergonomics. Exact pricing and availability are yet to be announced.More images from ASUS presentation follow.

Patriot Memory, a global leader in high-performance memory, storage, and gaming-grade hardware, returns to COMPUTEX 2025 with a powerful lineup of next-generation innovations. The company will unveil record-breaking DRAM speeds and the world's first DRAM-less PCIe Gen 5 SSD, alongside intelligent storage accessories designed for today's mobile lifestyles. In parallel, ACPI, Patriot's industrial brand, will debut robust enterprise and edge AI solutions—further reinforcing Patriot's leadership in performance and reliability across global markets.

Viper Xtreme 5 CKD RGB & Non-RGB High-Performance DRAM
The Viper Xtreme 5 CKD RGB and Non-RGB modules deliver ultra-high data rates of up to 9600 MT/s. Featuring an integrated Client Clock Driver (CKD) for independent signal timing, these modules maintain exceptional stability during extreme overclocking—without relying on the CPU's internal clock. It's a breakthrough solution designed for hardcore performance enthusiasts and overclockers.

Samsung Electronics today announced that its 2025 OLED TV lineup will feature NVIDIA G-SYNC compatibility, delivering ultra-smooth gameplay, low latency, and enhanced responsiveness to meet the needs of gaming enthusiasts worldwide. With NVIDIA G-SYNC compatibility, Samsung's 2025 OLED TVs synchronize the TV's refresh rate with the GPU's frame rate, reducing screen tearing and stuttering for a seamless and immersive gaming experience. Paired with Samsung's Motion Xcelerator technology, which supports refresh rates up to 165 Hz, gamers can enjoy exceptionally fluid visuals and sharp clarity during fast-paced action scenes.

"With the addition of NVIDIA G-SYNC compatibility and our most advanced gaming features yet, Samsung's 2025 OLED TVs deliver elite-level performance for even the most competitive players," said Kevin Lee, Executive Vice President of the Visual Display Customer Experience Team at Samsung Electronics. "By building on our leadership in display innovation and integrating real-time AI enhancements, we're redefining what gamers can expect from a TV - on and off the battlefield."

Here are some of the first pictures of the Maxsun Intel Arc Pro B60 Dual, which as its name suggests, is a dual-GPU graphics card. This card comes with a pair of Arc Pro B60 chips, each with 24 GB of memory, for a total of 48 GB on the card. The card is a 2-slot, full-height, and over 30 cm-long beast with a lateral-blower based cooling solution. It draws power from a 600 W 12V2x6 power connector. Both GPUs on the card have their own set of display I/O—one each of DisplayPort 2.1 and HDMI 2.1b, on the rear I/O.

Internally, the Maxsun Arc Pro B60 Dual lacks a PCIe bridge chip. Since the "BMG-G21" silicon has a PCI-Express 5.0 x8 host interface, both GPUs are connected across the x16 gold finger, and rely on PCIe lane segmentation at the host level. This is precisely how M.2 NVMe riser AICs work, where they split the x16 connection among the four x4 M.2 SSDs. The primary use-case of the Arc Pro B60 Dual 48 GB is AI inferencing, and its board is designed to help you stack up to four of these cards in a workstation for 192 GB of video memory for AI models to span across. PCIe Gen 5 offers certain cache coherency features Intel introduced with CXL 1.0. Tying it all together is Intel's Project Battlematrix inference workstation platform.

MSI, a leading global provider of high-performance server solutions, unveils its latest AI innovations using NVIDIA MGX and NVIDIA DGX Station reference architectures at COMPUTEX 2025, held from May 20-23 at booth J0506. Purpose-built to address the growing demands of AI, HPC, and accelerated computing workloads, MSI's AI solutions feature modular, scalable building blocks designed to deliver next-level AI performance for enterprises and cloud data center environments.

"AI adoption is transforming enterprise data centers as organizations move quickly to integrate advanced AI capabilities," said Danny Hsu, General Manager of Enterprise Platform Solutions at MSI. "With the explosive growth of generative AI and increasingly diverse workloads, traditional servers can no longer keep pace. MSI's AI solutions, built on the NVIDIA MGX and NVIDIA DGX Station reference architectures, deliver the scalability, flexibility, and performance enterprises need to future-proof their infrastructure and accelerate their AI innovation."

ASUS presented at Computex 2025 its complete updated gaming laptops series that features NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060/5070 graphics solutions with the latest Intel and AMD CPUs. The ROG Zephyrus G14/G16 and ROG Strix G16/18 alongside ASUS TUF A14/A16/F16 gaming laptops were showcased at ASUS's booth and are expected to hit the stores soon, giving gamers powerful up-to-date portable solutions to fuel their gaming passion. The ROG Zephyrus G14 gaming laptops are equipped with AMD Ryzen AI 9 270 processor and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 GPU, 16 GB RAM and 1 TB SSD. All those are packed in a slim form with just 1.5 kg weight and 1.6 cm thin. The ROG Strix G16 & G18 gaming laptops offer Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX or AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX processors, NVIDIA GeForce RTX graphics, up to 32 GB RAM, and ROG Nebula Displays with 240 Hz refresh rates.

The TUF Gaming A18, TUF's first 18-inch laptop, comes with AMD Ryzen 7 260, RTX 5060, up to 16 GB DDR5 RAM, 1 TB storage, and a 240 Hz screen with 500 nits brightness. The TUF Gaming F16 and A16 features Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX or AMD Ryzen 9 270 processors respectively, with RTX 5060/5070 GPUs, 2.5K 165 Hz displays, and up to 32 GB DDR5 RAM. The ASUS TUF Gaming A14 is a compact 14-inch gaming laptop featuring up to AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 processor and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 graphics. It sports a 2.5K (WQXGA, 2560x1600) IPS display with 165 Hz refresh rate, up to 32 GB of LPDDR5X memory, and storage up to 2 TB SSD. The laptop includes a wide range of connectivity with USB4, USB-C, USB-A, and HDMI 2.1 ports, Dolby Atmos audio and a 73Wh battery. It weighs just 1.46 kg with a slim profile under 2 cm thick, and features a white backlit keyboard with a redesigned air intake that helps the cooling.

Intel at the 2025 Computex unveiled its Arc Pro "Battlemage" line of graphics cards powered by its latest Xe2 graphics architecture, and based on its 5 nm BMG-G21 silicon. The Arc Pro B50 is targeted squarely for professional visualization and graphics workstations; and comes with 12 GB of memory. The Arc Pro B60, on the other hand, has 24 GB of memory and has additional use-cases in the area of AI inferencing. Unlike AMD and NVIDIA, Intel is going to market for its Arc Pro B-series with board partner-based custom designs. These partners include ASRock, Gunnir, Maxsun, Sparkle, Onix, Senao, and Lanner.

As a pro-vis solution, the Arc Pro B50 series comes with a comprehensive set of certifications and validation by leading content creation applications. Intel is working on bolstering its AI inferencing product stack, with the debut of the new Project Battlematrix Linux software stack, and workstation platform, which enables up to 8 Arc Pro GPUs with 192 GB of memory between them, for accelerating 70 billion+ parameter models.

At the Computex 2025 booth, we checked out ASUS's latest keyboard offering: the ROG Falcata. ASUS touts it as a thoughtfully engineered tool for gamers and creatives who demand precision. Visually, the Falcata's 75% split‑layout immediately stands out, inviting a more natural hand position and reduced wrist strain. ASUS has paired this ergonomic design with detachable silicone wrist rests, so you can fine‑tune your setup for marathon sessions. But the real magic happens beneath the keycaps. ASUS's brand‑new ROG HFX V2 switches employ Hall‑effect sensors to detect actuation with an astonishing 0.01 mm accuracy. That translates to virtually zero debounce time and flawless, lightning‑fast input registration. The Falcata's acoustic profile is refined by a layered damping system, ensuring each keystroke feels solid yet sound‑muted.

On the connectivity front, the Falcata offers dual‑mode flexibility. Engage the ROG SpeedNova 8K wireless link for an ultra‑low‑latency 8 kHz polling rate, or plug in via USB‑C to eliminate any potential lag. Beyond basic settings, configuration lives in the cloud: Gear Link, ASUS's new web‑based portal, stores your profiles and lighting schemes online, so you can pick up exactly where you left off—at home, at the office, or at a tournament. A dedicated "Zone Mode" further enhances competitive play by optimizing key matrices and virtually eliminating ghosting, no matter how frenetic the keystrokes become. And, of course, per‑key RGB lighting lets you customize every detail. ROG aficionados can expect the Falcata on shelves in early July 2025.More images follow, with silicon pads attached.

ASUS at the 2025 Computex showed off the ROG Astral RTX 5080 DOOM Edition graphics card. If you've been paying attention to the company's ROG Astral Dhahab Edition cards lately, you know that ASUS is on a spree releasing custom variants of the ROG Astral series. Much like the Dhahab Edition, the DOOM Edition isn't just a sticker job, ASUS put in effort to customize the color of its cooler shroud, and other body panels. The card commemorates "DOOM: The Dark Ages," which released late last week. You can see sticker artwork from the game on the backplate. The cooler shroud is in a color scheme matching the aesthetic of the game. Decals of the Slayer shield takes up the fan impeller hubs. More interestingly, the aluminium fin-stack heatsink has a reddish copper-like finish. This is a different shade from the gold ones in the Dhahab Edition, and the silver-chrome ones in the regular ROG Astral cards. Shown at Computex is the RTX 5080 DOOM Edition. We've tested the technical aspects of the game, and can tell you that the RTX 5080 can max out the game at 4K UHD, so it's unlikely that there will be an RTX 5090 DOOM Edition.

ASUS at the 2025 Computex showed us a few of its latest innovations in custom-design graphics cards. To begin with, the company unveiled a flexible BTF (backside cabling) solution. If you recall from the RTX 40-series BTF cards from ASUS, they all came with second gold-finger for power, which made these cards unfit for regular motherboards, as the power gold-finger would obstruct something on the motherboard, such as a PCH heatsink. With the RTX 50-series BTF cards, ASUS recessed the power gold finger such that the card has the dimensions of a regular card, and can be powered by its 12V2x6 power connector; but on motherboards with BTF capability, a breakaway power gold finger riser can be attached, so it behaves like a BTF card, letting you unplug the 12V2x6—quite genius.

Next up, ASUS unveiled the RTX 50-series Noctua Edition, with the debut of an RTX 5080 Noctua. You see Noctua cooling innovation blend more closely with ASUS design, the card no longer looks like something with an aftermarket air-cooler strapped on. This is still a large 4-slot card, but no longer 5-slot. The heatsink features many of the design innovations Noctua introduced for its CPU air coolers. The heatsink fin-stack has cavities in which the FDB fans are recessed into. The card appears slightly larger and heavier than the ROG Astral air-cooled.

ASUS today announced that its flagship high-density AI server, ESC A8A-E12U, now supports the latest AMD Instinct MI350 series GPUs. This enhancement empowers enterprises, research institutions, and cloud providers to accelerate their AI and HPC workloads with next-generation performance and efficiency—while preserving compatibility with existing infrastructure.

Built on the 4th Gen AMD CDNA architecture, AMD Instinct MI350 series GPUs deliver powerful new capabilities, including 288 GB of HBM3E memory and up to 8 TB/s of bandwidth—enabling faster, more energy-efficient execution of large AI models and complex simulations. With expanded support for low-precision compute formats such as FP4 and FP6, the Instinct MI350 series significantly accelerates generative AI, inference, and machine-learning workloads. Importantly, Instinct MI350 series GPUs maintain drop-in compatibility with existing AMD Instinct MI300 series-based systems, such as those running Instinct MI325X—offering customers a cost-effective and seamless upgrade path. These innovations reduce server resource requirements and simplify scaling and workload management, making Instinct MI350 series GPUs an ideal choice for efficient, large-scale AI deployments.

MSI at the 2025 Computex brought several new innovations to its graphics card product stack. To begin with, the company unveiled its Retro line of graphics cards that bring back to life board designs from at least 10-15 years ago. A case in point is the new GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16 GB Twin Frozr 2025 OC, which features a cooler that visually resembles the Twin Frozr II cooler from around 2012. There's also the RTX 5060 Cyclone, a card with an aluminium fin bagel cooling solution, a cooler design MSI used in the mid-late 2000s—almost 20 years ago!

Next up, is the GeForce RTX 5090 and RTX 5080 SUPRIM TITANIUM. This card is possibly MSI's answer to the ASUS ROG Astral Dhahab Edition, but with higher market availability. It features a-two-tone gold+titanium cooler shroud all around. The topside around the fans in particular has a very decadently textured matte finish that feels like a piece of jewellery in person. Lastly, the company showed us its RTX 5080 Expert graphics card. This card targets creators as much as it does gamers, and features a cooler design similar to NVIDIA's FE Double Axial Flow-through. Unlike the RTX 40-series Expert graphics cards, MSI claims to have worked extensively to improve the cooling performance and noise levels of its RTX 50-series Expert cards.More pictures follow.

MSI did a complete refresh of its gaming monitors here at Computex 2025, and they managed to catch our attention when we first stopped at MSI's booths. Beside the MAG 27IQR QD‑OLED X50 monitor that uses AI human detection to prevent burn-in, we see the MAG 272QP QD-OLED X50. The latter comes with a 26.5-inch 2560 x 1440 resolution display, using the same Samsung 3rd-gen QD-OLED panel and sporting a 500 Hz refresh rate. It's certified by VESA for ClearMR 21000 and DisplayHDR True Black 500. While it's missing the AI Care sensor of the MAG 27IQR, it does feature OLED Care 2.0 technology to prevent burn-in and extend the panel's lifespan. Console gamers will find full support here with HDMI 2.1 48 Gbps bandwidth ports, 120 Hz refresh rate, ALLM and VRR for next-gen consoles.

Introduced last Friday, we spotted MSI's latest 27-inch Mini-LED dual mode gaming monitor named MPG 274URDFW E16M. The monitor uses a Rapid IPS panel with Dual Mode functionality, offering 160 Hz at UHD and 320 Hz at FHD with a 0.5 ms (GtG, Min.) response time. The Mini-LED and Quantum Dot technology boasts the monitor's contrast and brightness with 1,152 full-array local dimming zones. On the connectivity side, the MPG 274URDFW E16M offers HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4a, and USB Type-C with 98 W Power Delivery. The monitor also features 44 LEDs (a new MSI design) with Mystic Light support for customizable RGB effects, and a 4-way adjustable stand. For configuring the monitor, MSI included its AI Navigator feature with AI Menu for customized display settings that automatically activate when a game is launched.

At its Computex booth, MSI's MEG VISION X AI 2nd was a center of intelligent gaming desktops, based on MSI's new AI human-machine interface (HMI) that integrates a 13‑inch FHD touchscreen as a dynamic control hub, running proprietary MSI AI applications and enabling voice‑based interaction via a built‑in microphone and speaker to adapt performance on‑the‑fly and simplify hardware monitoring and peripherals management. It leverages a dedicated NPU within Intel Core Ultra Series 2 processors to accelerate AI‑driven tasks and intelligently optimize system tuning based on user scenarios.

Under the hood, MSI's Silent Storm Cooling AI orchestrates a multi‑chamber airflow design with AI algorithms that continuously adjust fan speeds for optimal thermal levels across the CPU, GPU, SSD, and VRM. At the same time, Glacier Armor heatsinks further reduce component temperatures even under marathon workloads. For the system base specification, MSI put Intel Core Ultra 9 285K processor, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 50 Series GPUs (including RTX 5080 and 5090), supported by up to 192 GB of DDR5‑6000 memory and fast PCIe Gen 5 NVMe SSD storage starting at 2 TB. It also features a Killer 5 GbE and Wi‑Fi 7 connectivity, and runs on Windows 11 Home or Pro. With the system featuring over 3,400 collective TOPS, its ready for adoption of commercial AI applications.

At Computex 2025, we stopped by MSI's booth to see what the company has prepared. An interesting oddball was the MAG 27IQR QD‑OLED X50 monitor. The monitor carries a 27-inch form factor with a 2560 × 1440 QD‑OLED panel that churns through ultra‑vivid colors (99 % DCI‑P3) and true, inky blacks under a DisplayHDR True Black 500 badge, while an impressive 500 Hz refresh rate and 0.03 ms gray‑to‑gray response time ensure every twitch and turn appears without blur or ghosting. MSI embedded a dedicated AI Care sensor, which detects when you approach the monitor to wake up, when you leave the monitor to lock the system, detects brightness levels in the room to auto-adjust, and controls the dimming and color temperature of the picture based on ambient conditions.

This AI Care technology, which also makes usage easier, prevents OLED burn-in by turning off the monitor when it's unnecessary. All of this combined extends the required panel refresh cycle from 16 to 24 hours and helps guard against burn‑in. That forward‑thinking approach is backed by a three‑year QD‑OLED warranty that explicitly covers burn‑in, and MSI's handy AI Navigator gives you on‑the‑fly control over all these features. Other specifications like NVIDIA G‑SYNC certification keep tearing out of sight, and the DisplayPort 2.1 input even handles up to 80 FPS at UHD 120 Hz for next‑gen rigs or consoles.

MSI at the 2025 Computex showcased is EdgeXpert MS-C931, a personal AI supercomputer powered by the NVIDIA DGX Spark platform. This NUC-sized box packs an NVIDIA "Grace Blackwell" GB10 superchip with NVLink-C2C interconnect for cache coherency between the CPU and GPU; 128 GB of unified LPDDR5X memory, 200 Gbps InfiniBand networking, and compute performance of up to 1,000 AI TOPS, for AI-native code development without having to leverage the cloud. The company also showed off its Modern AM273QP AI, an all-in-one desktop powered by Intel Core Ultra "Meteor Lake" processors. The AIO comes with a 27-inch 1440p display. Other features include Thunderbolt 4, and hot-swap M.2 NVMe SSD capability.

GIGABYTE at the 2025 Computex showed off the AI TOP Atom, a custom-design NVIDIA DGX Spark box. NVIDIA earlier today announced that it had opened up the DGX Spark compact AI supercomputer for custom designs, and the AI TOP Atom is one of many such custom designs. The box combines an NVIDIA GB10 "Grace Blackwell" GPU+CPU combo, with 128 GB of unified LPDDR5X memory, NVLink chip-to-chip interconnect for full memory/cache coherence, and a high bandwidth ConnectX-7 InfiniBand NIC letting you stack up additional DGX Spark boxes. The box offers up to 1,000 AI TOPS of compute power and is able to accelerate 70B and 200B parameter models. It's designed for AI-native localized software development.

MiTAC Computing Technology Corporation, a leading server platform design, manufacturer, and a subsidiary of MiTAC Holdings Corporation (TSE:3706), will present its latest innovations in AI infrastructure at COMPUTEX 2025. At booth M1110, MiTAC Computing will display its next-level AI server platforms MiTAC G4527G6, fully optimized for NVIDIA MGX architecture, which supports NVIDIA RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell Server Edition GPUs and the NVIDIA H200 NVL platform to address the evolving demands of enterprise AI workloads.

Next-Gen AI with High-Performance Computing
With the increasing adoption of generative AI and accelerated computing, MiTAC Computing introduces the latest NVIDIA MGX-based server solution, the MiTAC G4527G6, designed to support complex AI and high-performance computing (HPC) workloads. Built on Intel Xeon 6 processors, the G4527G6 accommodates up to eight NVIDIA GPUs, 8 TB of DDR5-6400 memory, sixteen hot-swappable E1.s drives, and an NVIDIA BlueField-3 DPU for efficient north-south connectivity. Crucially, it integrates four next-generation NVIDIA ConnectX-8 SuperNICs, delivering up to 800 gigabits per second (Gb/s) of NVIDIA InfiniBand and Ethernet networking—significantly enhancing system performance for AI factories and cloud data center environments.

GIGABYTE at the 2025 Computex showed off the AORUS RTX 5090 AI Box, which it claims to be the world's fastest external GPU (eGPU). This is an external GPU box with an ATX 3.1 power supply, and a Thunderbolt 5 interface that also leverages asymmetric bandwidth boost—where the host to GPU transmit (Tx) stream runs at 120 Gbps, while the host to GPU receive (Rx) stream runs at 40 Gbps. GPUs tend to be Tx-heavy devices. The box encapsulates a desktop GeForce RTX 5090 GPU that's cooled by an AIO liquid cooling solution. The box also puts out several docking station I/O features, such as Thunderbolt 5 downstream for daisy-chaining, Thunderbolt DisplayPort passthrough, a trio of standard DP, HDMI, 20 Gbps USB 3.2 Gen 2x2, 10 Gbps USB 3.2 Gen 2, and 2.5 GbE wired Ethernet. The USB ports put out by this box have USB-PD 3.0 quick charge capabilities.

NVIDIA at the 2025 Computex announced a handful updates to its GeForce RTX gaming graphics ecosystem, with the introduction of the affordable GeForce RTX 5060 "Blackwell" graphics card. This card is based on the same GB206 silicon as the RTX 5060 Ti, but comes with 30 out of 36 SM present on the chip, for 3,840 CUDA cores. It comes with 8 GB of 28 Gbps 128-bit GDDR7 memory. NVIDIA is announcing the GPU for both desktop and laptops. The company claims maxed out gameplay at 1080p with ray tracing enabled, and DLSS Quality pushing frame rates well above 120 FPS. The RTX 5060 is designed to be a $300-class graphics card, while laptops based on it should start around the $1,100-mark.

NVIDIA is at Computex 2025, with CEO Jensen Huang leading a keynote address. We go live with the various announcements. Jensen takes centerstage NVIDIA began with the announcement is the Grace Blackwell AI inferencing system. NVIDIA began the keynote showing off its latest GeForce RTX 5060 desktop and mobile graphics cards. Each node has the same compute throughput as the Sierra compute from 2018. The NVLink Spine is a backend interconnects 72 GB300 node. 1 NVLink spine moves more traffic than the entire Internet. Each NVL72 rack pulls 128 kVA of power. NVIDIA says the terminology "AI factory" and not "datacenter" is suitable because each of these pulls 100s of megawatts of power to offer compute power of hundreds of datacenters. NVIDIA is now describing the manufacturing process behind Blackwell GPU.