Razer has announced the Razer Forge AI Dev Workstation, a new addition to its growing line of high-performance hardware for AI developers. Built on over 20 years of high-performance engineering, this definitive local compute platform is designed to handle the most demanding training, inference, and simulation workloads for AI developers, researchers, and enterprises.

The Forge AI Dev Workstation fulfills Razer's vision for powerful, purpose-built AI hardware, delivering end-to-end local performance with secure on-device compute, zero subscription costs, and maximum responsiveness.

iBuyPower has debuted two sets of brand-new CPU coolers on the show floor at CES 2026. TechPowerUp staff on the ground first inspected the pre-built system specialist's AW5 AIO model; available in black or white. Naturally, this new-gen all-in-one liquid cooler succeeds last year's AW4 cooler. Instead of utilizing the predecessor's RGB Vortex water block design, iBuyPower engineers have deployed a new circular segmented display on the AW5. In collaboration with HYTE, a software control system can—by default—send temperature, fan speed, and other diagnostic information to the water block's display. Product placards state that the AW5 will be available at an MSRP of $99.99, as an option for those considering purchasing an iBuyPower case. The company expects to ship finalized units within the first quarter of 2026.

Apparently the freshly-revealed AC5 RGB air cooler will only be included within certain iBuyPower pre-builds. The company anticipates an exclusive rollout in Q1 of this year, with customary black or white colors options. The AC5 model sports a single 120 mm ARGB fan, and a top section that is emblazoned with the brand's beastly logo—suitably lit by ARGB. Again, these aspects can be controlled via HYTE's software suite.

Here at CES 2026 META PCs, a U.S. based system builder, showed several custom-builds built around flagship components targeting the enthusiast crowd. The systems on display featured high-end components, custom cooling setups, clean cable routing and carefully styled cases. So, whether you're not particularly comfortable building a PC from scratch or simply tired of doing yet another build, their turnkey systems offer a way to get a unique, high-end machine that still stands out from the usual off-the-shelf prebuilts. Naturally, this level of customization and presentation comes at a price, but for those with the budget, META PCs' CES lineup demonstrated that the company knows how to blend performance and visual impact. Below, we're highlighting some of the designs that caught our attention on the show floor.More pictures follow.

During CES 2026, ASUS announced the TUF Gaming TM500 Gaming PC, which in and of itself isn't a big deal and in fact, the TPU team on site grabbed a couple of quick snaps of it, without realising what sets it apart from your typical gaming PC. The TUF Gaming TM500 appears to be using leftover bits at ASUS, since it will be powered by either an AMD Ryzen 5 220 or a Ryzen 7 260, both of which are mobile CPUs based on AMD's Zen 4 processor architecture. These are obviously budget notebook chips with either six or eight cores, a Radeon 760M or 780M GPU and a total of 20 usable PCIe 4.0 lanes. ASUS decided that as this is a mobile CPU, the TM500 should use SO-DIMM memory. We're looking at a pair of DDR5 slots that support up to 64 GB of 5600 MT/s memory.

The motherboard itself appears to be microATX, but it has a custom layout and ASUS has even implemented a special heatpipe cooler that attaches to the rear of the chassis where the fan is located. As the TM500 is being sold as a gaming PC, it also comes with a choice of an AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT or an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 graphics card. The motherboard also has room for a pair of SATA ports and a pair of PCIe 4.0 M.2 NVMe SSDs in the standard 2280 form factor. Connectivity wise, ASUS didn't seem to even have bothered, as the board only has a HDMI 2.1 port, one DP 1.4, one USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps) Type-A port, two USB 2.0 ports, a Gigabit Ethernet port and three audio jacks around the back. The front of the chassis is home to a further two USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps) Type-A ports and one Type-C port and a 3.5 mm combo headset jack. Considering the CPUs used have native USB4 support, as well as support for USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps), this just feels cheap from ASUS. A Wi-Fi 6 module with Bluetooth 5.4 support and a 330 W PSU rounds off the package. There was no word on pricing, but it seems like there are competing mobile on desktop type systems out there that offer more features than the TUF Gaming TM500.

Thermaltake's CES 2026 booth was packed with racing simulator products, as the manufacturer seems determined to build an entire ecosystem. This year, Thermaltake came to CES with three new cockpits alongside other racing gear. The GR900 has a rigid aluminium frame, supports triple-monitor configurations, adjustable seats, and integrates with the S700 GT Racing bucket seat. The GR700 features a sturdy tubular steel frame, motion feedback, a built-in monitor mount for curved displays, and RGB lighting. The GK500 brings the posture and feel of karting to the racing simulator. It uses an ergonomic design to suit a wide range of users and has adjustable components. All these three new cockpits are compatible with Thermaltake GM5 3DOF Motion System, XRW-G1 GT Steering Wheel, XRP-L1 Loadcel Pedal Set, and other racing sim products

Along with the three cockpits, Thermaltake also introduced the XRW G1 Steering Wheel. It features a 5-inch touchscreen and sports aluminium clutch and shifter paddles. Specifications includes 15 customizable RGB LED light strip, 3+3 RGB LED flag indicators, ten RGB backlit buttons, three front rotary encoders, two thumb rotary encoders, front and rear toggle switches, and dual five-way funky switches. Next we have the XRP L1 Loadcell Pedal Set. This promises realistic braking performance, featuring adjustable settings, a sturdy aluminium frame, Hall sensors, and USB-C connectivity. Both the XRW G1 Steering Wheel and the XRP L1 Loadcell Pedal Set are scheduled for launch in March 2026 alongside the GK500 cockpit.

Cougar unveiled a slew of new cases, power supplies, and gaming chairs at the 2026 International CES. The CFV235 is a panoramic ATX mid-tower with a pillarless tempered glasshouse, position for up to eight 120 mm fans as shown in the pictures below; room for addon cards up to 43 cm in length, and a 20 Gbps-capable USB-C front-panel port. The FV130 is its bigger sibling, and is a dual-chambered case that's both vertically and horizontally partitioned. The right-side chamber has ample room for the PSU, radiator, and drive mounts. Its bottom panel is held at an angle for better airflow.

Cougar DuoAir is an interesting mid-tower case that lets you swap out the tempered glass front panel with a mesh intake when you want to. It comes with two large 140 mm intake fans, and matching 120 mm exhaust and a pair of bottom intakes that are positioned at an angle. This case stands out from the rest of the lineup in terms of aesthetics. The MX600 MAX is Cougar's new mainstream case, it features a conventional horizontally partitioned layout, but one that tapers towards the front, so that all the airflow from its two 140 mm front intakes are scooped into the upper compartment with the motherboard.

Rokid, a global pioneer in human-computer interaction and AI-powered eyewear, today unveils Rokid Ai Glasses Style at CES 2026. Style is a display-free, voice-centric AI glasses built for all-day wear, combining an open AI ecosystem, prescription-first design, dual-chip architecture, and a strong commitment to global accessibility.

Weighing just 38.5 grams, Style is among the lightest full-featured AI glasses on the market. Designed as premium eyewear rather than a gadget, it represents Rokid's answer to the industry's long-standing dilemma: how to deliver powerful AI functionality without compromising comfort, style, or battery life.

Today, HP Inc. (NYSE: HPQ) unveiled the HP EliteBoard G1a Next Gen AI PC, a CES 2026 Innovation Award Honoree and the world's first full AI PC built into a keyboard—powering the future of work with a design that moves, connects, and adapts to any workspace. To complement this evolution of the desk, HP also introduced the newest HP Series 7 Pro 4K Monitor, pushing the boundaries for visual fidelity and flawless performance for the most demanding professional users.

"Work is being redesigned in real time—where it happens, how it happens, and what tools employees need to stay productive," said Guayente Sanmartin, Senior Vice President and Division President, Commercial Systems & Displays Solutions at HP Inc. "HP's focus is to remove the friction and complexity that slows people down and turn emerging AI into a real advantage. The HP EliteBoard G1a Next Gen AI PC does exactly that by delivering next-generation local AI power in a keyboard-sized form factor that moves at the speed of modern work."

Today at CES 2026, we are expanding this legacy and introducing two new trailblazing monitors—the new Dell UltraSharp 52 Thunderbolt Hub Monitor and the Dell UltraSharp 32 4K QD-OLED Monitor. Both are packed with world-first innovations.

• The Dell UltraSharp 52 Thunderbolt Hub Monitor is the world's first 52-inch ultrawide curved 6K monitor with IPS Black panel technology. Designed for financial traders, data scientists, engineers and executives who manage multiple applications simultaneously, it replaces multi-monitor setups with one seamless display. It's also the first monitor to achieve the highest tier of TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light certification, emitting up to 60% less blue light when compared to competition, helping to reduce eye fatigue during extended work sessions.
• The Dell UltraSharp 32 4K QD-OLED Monitor, a CES 2026 Innovation Award honoree, is the world's first commercial DisplayHDR True Black 500 QD-OLED monitor with Anti-Glare Low-Reflectance (AGLR), specifically engineered for creative professionals in media, entertainment and design. Offering unmatched visual brilliance with its QD-OLED infinite contrast and exceptional color precision, it gives professionals full control of color-critical workflows like film and video editing, color grading and product design.

Satechi introduced at CES 2026 the CubeDock with SSD enclosure, its first Thunderbolt 5 docking station. The device is offering 80/120 Gbps bandwidth and integrated M.2 NVMe storage supporting 2230/2242/2260/2280 NVMe SSDs up to 8 TB with speeds up to 6,000 MB/s. The aluminium dock measures 127 x 127 x 52 mm and features one upstream Thunderbolt 5 port with support for up to 140 W of host charging. Connectivity includes three downstream Thunderbolt 5 ports (80 Gbps, 15 W each), two USB-C ports (10 Gbps), two USB-A ports (10 Gbps), UHS-II SD and microSD card readers (up to 312 MB/s), 2.5G Ethernet, and a 3.5 mm audio jack. Display support includes single 8K@144 Hz (Windows) or 6K@60 Hz (macOS), dual 8K@120 Hz (Windows) or 6K@60 Hz (macOS), and triple 8K@60 Hz on Windows only.

Satechi also launched the Thunderbolt 5 Pro Cable (1 meter, braided) supporting up to 120 Gbps uni-directional or 80 Gbps bidirectional transfers, 240 W power delivery, and dual 8K@60 Hz or triple 4K@144 Hz displays. Both products are available on the Satechi website. The CubeDock is priced at $399.99 (currently on pre-order, starts shipping at the end of March), and the Thunderbolt 5 Pro Cable at $39.99.

Mad Catz brought their latest fleet of gaming peripherals and game controllers to the 2026 International CES. We begin our tour with the MMO 7, their latest enthusiast-segment gaming mouse suited for the MMORPG game genres, with a unique 22-button layout that includes 21 programmable inputs. It includes the Mad Catz innovated 5D button for multi-command inputs. There are both vertical and horizontal scroll wheels. A software application lets you reprogram all its buttons suited to your game. Its thumb and palm rests can be adjusted. The mouse supports both wired (the least latency) and 2.4 GHz RF wireless modes, there's no Bluetooth mode. Its internal rechargeable battery provides up to 40 hours of gameplay in wireless mode with the lighting off.

The Mad Catz STRAFE is a one-handed keypad suited that gives you 27 keys, including the all important WASD cluster. This is meant to be used left of your main keyboard, so you get a more ergonomic handle on those keys. It supports wired, 2.4 GHz RF, and Bluetooth connectivity. The keypad uses Hall effect key switches with 40 adjustable variable actuation points, and a tested durability of 100 million keystrokes. Much like the MMO 7, the STRAFE comes with a comprehensive software suite that lets you remap all its keys. The keypad comes with RGB lighting, and local storage for up to 5 key maps. With the lighting off, its internal battery provides up to 60 hours of gameplay in RF mode.

We've tracked the growth of Biwin's own channel brand for the past few years, and we are happy report that they've developed a large portfolio of premium PC memory and storage products under their own marquee. The company has traditionally been an OEM for major brands such as Acer and HP. We begin our tour with the RD510, an SSD enclosure that supports 40 Gbps USB4, which it wires to an internal M.2-2280 SSD via a PCIe Gen 3 x4 connection, offering sequential speeds of up to 3.3 GB/s reads with up to 3 GB/s writes. The enclosure features active cooling, and an aluminium alloy body.

Biwin CL100 is a single-package mini SSD that's designed to minimize PCB footprint in consumer electronics. It features an impressive PCIe Gen 4 x2 host interface for a device the size of a postage stamp, and comes in capacities of 512 GB, 1 TB, and 2 TB. It offers sequential speeds of up to 3.7 GB/s reads, with up to 3 GB/s writes. Biwin Amber ME300 is a microSDXC SD Express 7.x memory card that's compatible with Nintendo Switch 2. It features a PCIe Gen 3 x1 interface, and comes in 256 GB, 512 GB, and 1 TB sizes, offering speeds of up to 900 MB/s sequential reads, with up to 800 MB/s sequential writes.

Epomaker's appearance at CES hasn't been particularly stacked with new launches, with many of the exotic keyboards at the show, like the Luma40, and Split70 having already launched in the months leading up to CES 2026. However, the TechPowerUp team did catch a glimpse of some new Epomaker designs at the show, including a prototype for an upcoming mechanical keyboard the brand is working on. The new keyboard, which appears to not yet have a name, takes inspiration from vintage typewriters, but integrates modern touches that a few might see as gimmicks. Not much has been revealed about the new prototype typewriter keyboard, but there are a few details we can glean from what's being showcased at CES 2026.

For starters, and the most obvious difference from a regular mechanical keyboard, the typwriter keyboard seems to be using some form of custom round keycap with a strange wavy pattern along the bottom edge. Additionally, it appears to be using regular full-height mechanical switches, which should be a relief for low-profile haters. The keyboard also has a built-in tablet or phone stand, seven-segment display ribbon, and a built-in display—somewhat comically being used to display what looks like a fireplace—on the right side of the top edge of the keyboard. The actual keyboard layout follows the standard 75% form factor, and the typewriter prototype has per-key RGB backlighting, although the keycaps are not shine-through. The typewriter keyboard also features wireless connectivity, although specs have obviously not been released just yet.

We have already covered much of what Cooler Master has presented at CES 2026, specifically its new cases and case accessories, a bunch of beefy air coolers, and PSU tech, but the PC hardware maker has also shown off a slew of new water cooling gear at the show. The expansions to the MasterLiquid line-up mostly revolve around making the CPU liquid coolers faster, stealthier, and more customizable, and given that it's 2026, there is at least one LCD mounted to a CPU water block.

The most interesting part of the new AIO water cooler line-up has to be the new MasterLiquid Atmos II Stealth, which iterates on the Atmos II series with new waterblock cover designs, new unannounced Mobius 120 Black fans, as opposed to the Sickleflow Edge fans of the previous Atmos II coolers, and an impressively thin pump design. Currently, the additional pump covers consist of an LCD panel, a Pixel LED module, and a VRM fan, all of which attach magnetically to the top of the pump block. Much of the rest of the cooler remains the same, including the CPU block internals, which still use the Dual Chamber pump design. However, the new fans included with the MasterLiquid Atmos II Stealth operate at up to 2400 RPM, which is slightly slower than the 2500 RPM fans in the original Atmos II coolers.

The pre-Christmas 2025 rumor mill pointed to a possible unveiling of a Lenovo Legion Go 2 SteamOS variant—likely to take place at this week's CES trade show. Shortly before kick-off time, PC hardware news outlets have picked up on intriguing leaks. A marketing slide—seemingly sourced from a premature JD.com listing—indicates that a slightly revised flagship portable gaming device will "support SteamOS." Furthermore, a translated section states that the AMD Ryzen Z2 Extreme APU-powered handheld gaming PC features a "one button switch to Windows Xbox FSE." Originally, the Lenovo Legion Go 2 launched last October, with Windows 11 installed as standard—not the preferred operating system for a segment of discerning hardcore gamers. Instead, many would opt for some sort of Linux-based OS.

The Hong Kong-based manufacturer has released a "powered by SteamOS" handheld in the recent past, albeit utilizing lesser hardware—their Legion Go S model. The latest pre-event reports seem to outline the Legion Go 2 being shipped with Windows 11 pre-installed, but users could have the option to "officially" switch over to SteamOS—potentially via a recovery mode. Within the past day, a Gizmodo news piece alleged that the "powered by SteamOS Legion Go 2" was ready for unveiling in Las Vegas, but this article is not accessible at the time of writing.

Update Jan 7th: Lenovo has since confirmed (via Notebookcheck) that a Legion Go 2 SteamOS version—with otherwise identical hardware specifications—will be available starting in June 2026 at an MSRP of $1,199.99.

Origin Code, a new player on the memory market, has showcased its new Vortex series DDR5 memory modules at the CES 2026, including special packaging that comes with a triple-fan Vortex cooler for those same kits. To be available in various kit capacities, ranging from 32 GB to 256 GB, and in frequency reaching DDR5-6000 with CL 30-43-43-102 latencies, like the one we saw running at the CES show floor. We have been told that Origin Code will also have Mirrored Silver and Meteorite Black heatsink versions, where Meteorite Black will be focused on high-end performance systems.

Some of those kits will also come with a triple-fan Vortex cooler for those modules that is said to provide almost 40 percent higher heat dissipation when paired up with the patented "Scale Cut Cooling Fin" structure on the memory heatsink. Of course, it has RGB lighting as well if you are going to color match it to the rest of your system. Origin Code's new Vortex DDR5 kits should be available eventually, at least in a limited supply considering the situation on the market, and available to select partners (apparently some are already available in the Asian market). Hopefully, they will be able to push more to a wider market pretty soon, especially some of those high-performance kits.

At CES 2026, InWin presented a mix of showcase chassis, mainstream PC cases and enterprise platforms, covering everything from enthusiast builds to AI and HPC deployments. Leading the lineup is AEON, InWin 12th signature chassis. This full-tower case uses aluminium, tempered glass, stainless steel, and mirrored mosaic panels. It supports motherboards up to 305 × 330 mm (E-ATX), offers eight PCIe slots, fits GPUs up to 360 mm, and includes space for two 270 mm PSUs. Cooling support includes up to six 120/140 mm fans and dual 360/420 mm radiators. The front I/O panel features dual USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C ports, and we should add that the case features RFID-based access.

For professional workloads, COVALENT targets AI and HPC users with a modular workstation design. It supports EEB motherboards, eight PCIe slots, up to eight 3.5-inch or nine 2.5-inch drives, and extensive cooling options with up to 13 fans or multiple large radiators.

In addition to the Corsair GALLEON 100 SD Gaming Keyboard with built-in Stream Deck controller, Corsair brought some high-performance gaming peripherals for pro-level players to CES 2026, including the new carbon-fiber and magnesium alloy versions of the SABRE v2 PRO Ultralight Wireless Gaming Mouse, the new MM PRO Control Esports-Tuned Cloth Mouse Pad, and the MAKR PRO 75 Hall Effect DIY Keyboard. All of these are all about performance, either by making them lighter, more precise, or tuned for pro-level and competitive gamers.

The SABRE v2 PRO is not a new product, but Corsair is putting a new twist on it by using carbon fiber and magnesium alloy, making two new models that are not only as light as possible but also look impressive with new materials. When it comes to the MM Pro Control Esports-Tuned Cloth Mouse Pad, Corsair is going for accuracy and tracking, with new materials and a design that makes it as comfortable as possible and brings the best possible performance. The MAKR line of keyboards is also not new, but the MAKR PRO 75 is an evolution of last year's MAKR 75 DIY Keyboard Kit, giving it more performance with new Corsair switches.

Cooler Master has shown off a number of interesting products during CES 2026, including new PC cases and accessories and new PSU tech that might help gamers avoid the dreaded 12v-2x6 cable meltdowns that have plagued both NVIDIA and AMD's modern GPUs of late. Aside from the other products we've already covered, Cooler Master is introducing a number of updates to its CPU air coolers at CES 2026. The Cooler Master Hyper 812 is a revival of one of Cooler Master's older CPU cooler designs, and judging by what the TechPowerup team has seen on the CES 2026 showroom floor, the single-tower CPU air cooler promises to deliver impressive performance in a minimalist package. The Cooler Master booth had three versions of the Hyper 812 on show in Las Vegas: White, silver, and black. The Hyper 812 will also feature Cooler Master's Super Conductive Heat Pipes, for efficient heat transfer, and LCP fan blades, which are said to provide tighter tolerances and improve airflow. Cooler Master has not yet published official dimensions for the Hyper 812, but it claims it will be a "compact yet powerful cooling solution" with "excellent compatibility." Availability for the Hyper 812 is still unknown.

ASUS today announced the 2026 version of ProArt PX13, a versatile 13.3-inch AI-powered convertible laptop for creators. ProArt PX13 combines cutting-edge AI power with refined design to elevate modern creation. Powered by the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 processor with a 50 TOPS NPU and up to 128 GB of unified memory, it delivers unmatched performance for AI-assisted workflows. This processor is capable of running optimized 120B-parameter large language models (LLMs) locally, enabling new frontiers in on-device AI creation. Enhanced by advanced AMD video-generation models, it supports the exclusive ASUS MuseTree app for text-to-video generation and intelligent storyboard simulation.

The sleek, 1.39 kg convertible flips seamlessly between laptop, tent, stand, or tablet modes, with full stylus support for intuitive input. Its 3K ASUS Lumina OLED touchscreen ensures precise color accuracy for flawless proofing. The ASUS DialPad provides tactile control for precise adjustments, while versatile I/O ports allow seamless connections to peripherals. Together with the ProArt Creator Hub, the AI-powered StoryCube media hub, a dedicated Copilot key, military-grade toughness, and a long-lasting battery, ProArt PX13 transforms any setting - indoors or outdoors - into a fully-fledged creative studio, ensuring the creative process is limited only by imagination, not hardware.

ASUS has introduced its most powerful NUC device yet. Named the NUC 16 Pro, the device is powered by Intel's latest "Panther Lake" processor, featuring the high-end Core Ultra X9 Series 3 processor paired with the Intel Arc B390 GPU. The system delivers 180 TOPS of INT8 AI performance, and ASUS targets developers and gamers with the powerful NPU and iGPU. The company has upgraded the memory and storage, moving to LPDDR5x for increased speed and significantly reduced power consumption. Since the top-end Core Ultra X9 388H SKU supports high-speed LPDDR5X-9600 memory, we assume ASUS has equipped this slim chassis with the highest-rated modules.

The device provides space for two NVMe drives and video outputs that can support four 4K panels simultaneously. All of this is housed in a 144x117x42 mm chassis that includes a dual-fan cooling solution to maintain performance under load. On the connectivity and service front, the NUC 16 Pro is designed with professionals in mind. It features two Ethernet ports, along with Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6.0. ASUS emphasizes practical design with a Toolless 2.0 chassis for easy upgrades and maintenance, and MIL-STD 810H testing indicates the system is built to endure tougher conditions than a typical mini PC. The software includes ASUS's own AI suite, although the company has not yet detailed which specific workflows or optimizations will be available.

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Supermicro Inc., a total IT solution provider for AI, cloud, storage, and 5G/edge, today announced expansions in manufacturing capacity and liquid-cooling capabilities, in collaboration with NVIDIA, to enable first-to-market delivery of data center-scale solutions optimized for the NVIDIA Vera Rubin and Rubin platforms. Leveraging accelerated development and collaboration with NVIDIA, Supermicro is uniquely positioned to rapidly deploy the flagship NVIDIA Vera Rubin NVL72 and NVIDIA HGX Rubin NVL8 systems. Supermicro's proven Data Center Building Block Solutions (DCBBS) approach delivers streamlined production, extensive customization options, and faster time-to-deployment, giving customers a decisive competitive edge in next-generation AI infrastructure.

"Supermicro's long-standing partnership with NVIDIA and our agile building block solutions enable us to bring the most advanced AI platforms to market faster than others," said Charles Liang, president and CEO of Supermicro. "With expanded manufacturing and industry-leading liquid-cooling expertise, we're empowering hyperscalers and enterprises to deploy the NVIDIA Vera Rubin and Rubin platforms infrastructure at scale with unmatched speed, efficiency, and reliability."

At CES 2026, Sapphire introduced its latest motherboard featuring AMD's Ryzen AI Embedded P132 APU. This APU includes six "Zen 5" cores with 12 threads, achieving a boost frequency of 4.5 GHz, and offers a configurable TDP ranging from 15 W to 54 W. It also integrates an RDNA 3.5 iGPU and an XDNA 2 NPU for local AI processing. Additionally, Sapphire's EDGE+ VPR-7P132 motherboard includes an unexpected accelerator: AMD's Versal AI Edge Series Gen 2 FPGA, which allows the motherboard to process various external signals and create custom data paths as needed. Designed for industrial PCs that require continuous operation, this motherboard is ideal for applications such as smart cameras with sensor fusion and industrial robotics.

Starforge Systems brought a lot of its new and updated gaming desktop systems to the CES 2026 show and showcased some of its new peripherals, including those developed with Ducky for RuneScape and Frieren, Starforge Systems has plenty of themed desktop systems, including Solo Leveling, Jujutsu Kaisen 0, Frieren, Path of Exile, RuneScape, and others, as well as some neat standard and limited edition PCs like The Bungulator.

They also mostly pair up those same systems with custom artwork and even custom matching peripherals or add-ons like keyboards with custom caps, mice, desk mats, platelights, and wall art. More importantly, you can buy most, if not all, of those cases and accessories without the system.

Dell's gaming division Alienware has a new type of OLED display panels for its new gaming laptops that has a new type of anti-glare coating that "diffuses reflections without sacrificing color quality." The new Alienware 16X Aurora, as well as the 16 Area-51, will sport the new OLED panels that deliver up to 620 nits peak HDR brightness and are VESA HDR True Black 500 certified. The new OLED display panels have a 2560 x 1600 pixel resolution, 240 Hz refresh rate and a 0.2 ms response time (not GtG, as that is 3 ms). The 16X Aurora, 16 Area-51, 18 Area-51 have all been upgraded with Intel Core Ultra 200HX processors and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 50 Series GPUs. All three models will be available sometime in Q1.

Alienware also teased what it calls an ultra-slim gaming laptop at 17 mm thick that will be available in both 14- and 16-inch sizes. The company will also be adding an entry-level gaming laptop in the future, but again didn't go into much in terms of details, except saying that it will deliver strong gaming performance. Finally, Alienware announced an updated Area-51 Desktop that will be powered by an AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D CPU when it launches next month. No pricing was revealed, but we expect all of these products to be on the pricey side.