As spotted by Club386, two motherboards based on Intel's Z970 chipset have shown up in the NBD shipping database, which logs Vietnamese customs records. Going by the names, both appear to be from ASRock: the Z970 LiveMixer WiFi and the Z970 Pro-A WiFi. The entries refer to PCBs shipping at the end of September 2026. The Z970 chipset is rumored to support CPU multiplier overclocking, but not the base clock tweaking that Z990 is expected to offer. Leaker Jaykihn has also previously reported that it will replace most of the market the B860 covers today. If that ends up being the case, it would be a big change, since Intel has kept CPU overclocking on its most expensive chipset for years, while AMD allows it on most of its B-series boards.

Intel's Robert Hallock has previously said the goal is more unlocked SKUs over time, and that overclocking shouldn't be reserved for the people paying the most. It looks like that approach could extend to motherboards too. Of course, Intel hasn't announced Z970 or Z990 yet, so this is all unofficial, and we don't know what the prices of either would look like. Moreover, shipments this early don't necessarily mean retail boards are close. Intel has reportedly promised more details at CES in January 2027, which fits the rumored CES 2027 launch window. If Z970 does arrive at B860 prices, it could be the most interesting platform for most builders.

NVIDIA's board partners reportedly still lack the supply of GeForce RTX 5080 24 GB design kits, making a nearby launch seemingly impossible. According to BenchLife, design kits have not yet been provided to NVIDIA's add-in card partners. These design kits typically include a GPU die and memory modules shipped directly from NVIDIA. NVIDIA negotiates GDDR7 module pricing and supply while also receiving GPU die shipments from TSMC. The company then packages these together and sends them to board partners for assembly on their custom PCBs and designs. Since this process takes time to validate and test new designs, board partners might be unable to meet the previously assumed launch in January.

Earlier rumors suggested that NVIDIA's GeForce RTX 5080 24 GB might arrive sooner than expected, with a post from Board Channels' ChannelGate account claiming NVIDIA is speeding up the launch, with availability now expected around January 2027. Apparently, NVIDIA has already cleared out its RTX 5080 16 GB GPU inventory, and the remaining stock should last around two months. However, since board partners aren't receiving those GPU kits yet, this timing might be impossible to meet, and the window would be around Q1 2027, but not in January.

A lot of information relating to Intel Nova Lake-S has emerged leading up to the official launch in early 2027, including official information from Intel detailing the Nova Lake architecture and a recent benchmark leak that promised significant single-thread performance improvements on a 28-core Nova Lake-S part. However, a recent leak out of @Haze2K1 on X, shared by VideoCardz, purports that the real-world performance improvements for Intel's Nova Lake desktop CPUs are in the double digit range.

While the leaker has been around for a while, there is no guarantee that this information is accurate, since the only cited source is "circulating chatter," however, the claim is that Intel's Nova Lake will outperform comparable last-generation Arrow Lake CPUs by 8-17% in raw single-thread performance, 15% in general-purpose workloads, and up to 20% in gaming. There is some nuance to these claims, with the 17% improvement figure exclusive to the higher-end CPUs that feature bLLC, while the 17% boost allegedly comes from the implementation of Intel's new Advanced Performance Extensions.

NVIDIA's GeForce RTX 5080 24 GB might arrive sooner than expected. A new post from Board Channels' ChannelGate account claims NVIDIA is speeding up the launch, with availability now expected around January 2027 and December 2026 as the earliest option. Earlier this month, various sources relayed that the card was reportedly planned for Q1 2027. The same post says NVIDIA will stop supplying the RTX 5080 16 GB and the RTX 5090 D V2 to China, leaving the 24 GB RTX 5080 as the only flagship model in that market. The report only covers China, so there's no word yet on whether the 16 GB card is going away globally. If the January window pans out, a CES 2027 reveal seems likely, though NVIDIA hasn't confirmed anything.

Apparently, NVIDIA has already cleared out its RTX 5080 16 GB GPU inventory, and the remaining stock should last around two months. That roughly matches a leaker's claim that NVIDIA has January discontinuation dates set for the 16 GB card. The post is machine-translated, so some wording may be off. Specs are still unknown, though 24 GB on the same 256-bit bus would most likely mean 3 GB GDDR7 modules instead of 2 GB ones. Board Channels previously suggested the card could cost around 19,999 yuan (nearly $3,000) in China, while the 16 GB model already sells for close to $2,000 at U.S. retailers, double its $999 MSRP. With the memory shortage expected to get worse in 2027, it's reasonable to expect the 24 GB card to be both expensive and hard to find.

During the Q3 2026 earnings call, Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan confirmed that the company's upcoming flagship client CPU, codenamed "Nova Lake," will be produced by Intel Foundry using its 18A-P node. Initially, Intel planned to outsource the main compute tile production for "Nova Lake" to TSMC, utilizing its 2 nm N2 node. TSMC was expected to handle about 60-70% of the production, with the remainder produced in-house by Intel Foundry on the 18A node. This meant Intel would dual-source production for its next-generation chip. However, later supply chain information suggested that the company intended to bring the majority of "Nova Lake" compute tile production in-house, with these compute tiles being made on the Intel 18A-P node. Today, we received confirmation directly from the Intel CEO:

Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan"Nova Lake," our first Intel 18A-P client product, is tracking ahead of schedule, with design wins expected to be twice those of "Panther Lake" at launch. We look forward to sharing more at CES in January.

Intel's Core Ultra 9 4995HX looks set to be the fastest Nova Lake chip for laptops. Leaker Jaykihn on X has confirmed that the 4995HX uses an 8+16+4+2 layout, meaning 8 P-cores, 16 E-cores, 4 LPE cores, and 2 Xe3 GPU cores. That adds up to 28 CPU cores, four more than Intel's current Arrow Lake-HX chips, with the extra cores coming from the LPE cluster Arrow Lake-HX lacked. The overall layout matches the 8P+16E+4LP ceiling earlier reports pointed to, and the name itself fits the Core Ultra 4000 branding said to be extending to HX parts. Intel hasn't confirmed any of this, and clocks, cache, and power figures are still unknown.

The same post lists the Core Ultra 9 4970H as 4+8+4+12, so 16 CPU cores and a 12-core Xe3P iGPU. That is the same core count as Panther Lake's flagship Core Ultra X9 388H, so any gains here should come from the new Coyote Cove P-cores, Arctic Wolf E-cores, and Xe3P graphics rather than extra cores. The tiny iGPU on the 4995HX is less of a concern, since HX chips almost always end up paired with a discrete GPU anyway. Jaykihn also put the final 8+16 HX compute tile, built on TSMC N2P, at 14.8 x 6.6 mm, or roughly 98 mm², shortly after die shots of both chips surfaced. Current reports point to the first Nova Lake-H and HX laptops showing up around CES 2027, though that timing should be treated as tentative for now.

Taiwanese outlet BenchLife has added more detail to last week's report that NVIDIA is pulling GB202 silicon away from the GeForce RTX 5090. According to BenchLife, board partners are no longer receiving GB202 chips for RTX 5090 production. The same applies to the China-specific RTX 5090 D and RTX 5090 D V2 variants. NVIDIA hasn't said anything officially yet. Apparently, the company doesn't see this as an end-of-life (EOL) move either, since the chips are simply being shifted to more profitable GB202-based RTX PRO cards like the RTX PRO 6000 and the recently unveiled RTX PRO 5500. In the meantime, any RTX 5090 cards still reaching shelves are built from chips partners already have. The card immediately sold out at Walmart for $4,299 last month, so buyers shouldn't expect prices to come down anytime soon.

The RTX 5080 part of the story is a bit more interesting. BenchLife says NVIDIA plans to launch an RTX 5080 with 24 GB of GDDR7 in the first quarter of 2027, replacing the current 16 GB model. However, board partners have yet to receive any development material for it. So far they've only been told verbally that it should arrive soon. That's odd, considering partners reportedly had RTX 50 SUPER silicon in hand back in July, before GDDR7 pricing put that launch on hold. We still don't know if the RTX 5080 24 GB and the long-rumored RTX 5080 SUPER are the same card. A Q1 2027 window would make CES in January a likely stage, though that's guesswork for now.

Sony has confirmed it will not exhibit at CES 2027 in Las Vegas, ending a run that goes back to the very first show in 1967. A company spokesperson told Bloomberg that neither Sony nor any of its affiliates plan to exhibit at the January event. Sony did not have its own booth at CES 2026 either, but its Sony Honda Mobility joint venture still showed off an Afeela EV prototype at that show. That EV project was apparently the last big reason for Sony to keep showing up. Sony Honda Mobility canceled the Afeela 1 and a planned SUV in March, after Honda reassessed its electrification strategy, and the two companies said they would review the future of the joint venture.

Sony has also been pulling back from consumer hardware elsewhere, with TCL taking a 51% stake in a new joint venture that will assume its home entertainment business, including Bravia TVs. Sony's own statement says it "continuously and strategically" evaluates how it approaches events, and that its focus keeps shifting toward entertainment, intellectual property, and technology that supports creators. For gamers, it looks like PlayStation won't be using a CES stage next year either, although that was somewhat predictable. CES had slowly stopped being a Sony show already, but a 60-year streak ending is still strange to see.

From June 2 to 5, COMPUTEX 2026 in Taipei runs under the theme "AI Together." Longsys showcases its full-stack edge AI storage portfolio under "Edge AI Storage - Integrated Implementation," together with its high-end consumer storage brand Lexar, to optimize local LLM performance and accelerate AI ecosystem collaboration.

Global Launch: AIDIMM & AILPBGA for Edge AI Inference
AIDIMM delivers up to 128 GB capacity, 256-bit bus, and 307.2 GB/s bandwidth in a compact form factor. It resolves memory, thermal, and upgrade pain points of AI agent hosts—a single module reliably and stably runs edge LLMs with over 70 billion parameters. Dynamic voltage scaling (0.9 V-1.05 V) and FDVFS power tuning enable high-performance, low-power mass deployment.

It was revealed in a recent leak that the next-gen AMD Zen 6 Ryzen CPUs would be delayed until 2027, and it has now emerged, that the upcoming Intel "Nova Lake-S" Core Ultra Series 4 CPUs may be joining AMD for an early 2027 launch, when previous reports placed the launch in late 2026. The news comes by way of ubiquitous leakers, HXL on X and Golden Pig Upgrade on Weibo, who say that a CES 2027 launch seems likely for both new CPU generations.

Previously, we got a taste of what to expect from Nova Lake-S in a series of leaks and rumors, which pointed to increased NPU performance as well as core counts that range from 12 on the low-end (4 P-cores, 4 E-cores, 4 LP-cores) to 52 on the high-end (16 P-cores, 32 E-cores, 4 LP-cores). Obviously, these are early leaks, and the official launch is still a way out, so dates may still change, but it seems as though the current silicon and DRAM shortages may result in the lengthening of product launch cycles across the PC industry in general—an outcome that was previously predicted.

AMD's Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 processor has taken on a mythical status in the CPU world, as it has been rumored for some time without any commercial release. Recently, the CPU appeared in the online database of the Geekbench CPU benchmark, showing a slight performance improvement over its predecessor—the regular Ryzen 9 9950X3D CPU. A Geekbench v6.5 test revealed scores of 3,553 for single-core performance and 24,340 for multicore performance. This represents about a 7% improvement for the X3D2 model over the X3D in both single and multicore scores. Initially, CES 2026 was expected to be the announcement date for this processor, but after the show we got more hints that the SKU will perhaps appear later in the year.

Reportedly, the SKU features 16 cores and 32 threads, with 3D V-Cache on both chiplets, hence the name X3D2, totaling around 192 MB of L3 cache. It operates at a base frequency of 4.30 GHz, with boost clocks reaching up to 5.6 GHz. Compared to its predecessor, it sacrifices a modest 100 MHz in peak speed for significantly greater cache capacity. This configuration is expected to benefit cache-sensitive workloads and gaming, while also appealing to workstation users and content creators handling memory-intensive tasks. However, this enhanced capability comes with a thermal cost, as the rumored TDP increases to 200 W from the 9950X3D's 170 W, potentially pushing PPT values close to 250 W. With 3D V-Cache on both CCDs, the overall performance appears to be boosted by about 7%, so its appearance is justified in some workloads that enthusiasts would appreciate.

NVIDIA's DLSS 4.5 was the one of the most interesting CES-centric announcements from the company's 2026 keynote. Today, the company confirmed to the community that DLSS 4.5 will be available for every GeForce RTX GPU from day one. This includes even the older RTX 20, RTX 30, and RTX 40 series, besides the latest RTX 50 series "Blackwell." To easily enable the latest DLSS 4.5, you can use the NVIDIA App with just a few clicks. Go to the Graphics tab and select "DLSS Override - Model Preset." You can apply this setting globally or on a per-program basis. Choose "Recommended," which sets Preset M to DLSS Performance mode, Preset L to DLSS Ultra Performance mode, and Preset K to the other available modes. Interestingly, this will work in more than 400 titles that support DLSS Super Resolution, and over 250 titles that work with the multi-frame generation of DLSS 4.

The most notable feature of the regular DLSS 4 was the shift from convolutional neural network (CNN) based AI models to a newer Transformer-based architecture, which significantly improved image quality. NVIDIA has since advanced this technology further with DLSS 4.5, updating the algorithm with an even more advanced Transformer model trained on a much larger dataset. This second-generation Transformer was developed with five times the computational investment of the first DLSS 4 Transformer upscaler and utilizes the FP8 data format, allowing for more processing with minimal precision loss. The new algorithm is more context-aware, and NVIDIA confirmed that the input for upscaling is used more intelligently, resulting in much more detailed and precise video output. For GeForce RTX 50 series GPUs, NVIDIA dedicated a dynamic multi-frame generation with 6x increase in rendered frames as an exclusive feature, while older RTX series are left on 2x.

At CES 2026, TCOMAS presented its JF series of cases, including the JF300 and JF500 SKUs. Both mid-tower models boast integrated IPS displays and are crafted with high-quality materials such as ABS, steel, and tempered glass, available in either white or black finishes. The 54.3L JF300 chassis, measuring 448.5 x 295 x 475.9 mm, includes a vertical 9.2-inch screen with 1920x462 resolution and supports ATX, microATX, and Mini-ITX motherboards with reverse insertion, graphics cards up to 420 mm, and CPU coolers up to 175 mm. The case has been designed with openness in mind so it can showcase internal componentry in the best way possible. There are configurations which can include up to six 120 mm fans, so the airflow is more than adequate inside the system.

Amid the flurry of CES 2026 news, Khadas, a popular mini PC maker, announced a series of updates coming to its Mind product line. Most exciting of the lot of updates is the new Intel Panther Lake-powered Khadas Mind Pro mini PC and the new Mind Graphics 2 eGPU dock. The Mind Pro Mini-PC, which is slated to launch gradually in Q1 2026, is a Mini-PC with Intel's new Panther Lake Core Ultra X7 358H or Core Ultra X9 388H CPUs and all the juicy new Intel Arc graphics that come with that. Khadas describes the Mind Pro as a modular design, suggesting that the new Mini-PC could be somewhat easily upgraded. The Mind Pro's chassis is said to come in at just 0.46 liters, and the Intel Arc graphics inside the Panther Lake CPU should deliver entry-level dGPU performance. It will also be available with up to 64 GB of LPDDR5X memory and up to 2 TB of NVMe storage. Given that it's an Intel system, the Mind Pro will also have dual Thunderbolt 4 ports, which have four PCIe 4.0 lanes for connectivity. The Mind Pro is not yet available, and pricing has not yet been confirmed.

One of the coveted use cases for Thunderbolt 4 ports on a Mini-PC is the ability to connect an eGPU for additional performance. Khadas itself provides one such eGPU, the Mind Graphics dock, which has now been updated to the Mind Graphics 2, receiving an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16 GB upgrade in the process. The Mind Graphics 2 and the Mind Pro mini PC feature what Khadas calls the Mind Link, which enables PCIe 4.0 x8 support for improved performance when docked. The Mind Pro also sits neatly atop the Mind Graphics 2, in a dedicated recess in the chassis, when docked to the Mind Graphics 2. The Mind Graphics 2 dock is already available for $1,349. For users looking for an on-the-go solution, Khadas has also announced the xPlay portable monitor, which features a 2.8 K, 3:2 display and a 47.94 Wh battery, which Khadas says is capable of powering itself and Khadas's Mini-PCs—that said, battery life will likely be limited due to the size. The xPlay monitor also connects to the Mind mini PCs with the Mind Link port, which should make it a lot neater to carry around than a regular USB-C monitor, although it also operates over USB-C. The Mind xPlay portable display is available for $99 from Khadas.

TCOMAS showcased at CES two very different AIO CPU cooler designs oriented for users on opposite ends of the aesthetics spectrum. The WG900 series is built for LCD enthusiasts, while the WA300 offers a display-free, compact pump-block design. First, we have the WG900 / WG900 Pro coolers featuring a cube-style pump block with three integrated 3.95-inch square LCD screens. The detachable display module connects to the pump block via USB Type-C port. The cooler uses an X6M-P pump rated at 22 dBA and 9.6 W, paired with a 397 x 119.2 x 29.2 mm aluminium radiator and 400 mm braided rubber tubing. Cooling is handled by three 120 mm fans spinning from 650 to 3200 RPM, delivering up to 115.3 CFM airflow and 7.48 mmAq static pressure, with noise levels reaching up to 41 dBA. The WG900 is offered in both black and white.

The TCOMAS WA300 takes a simpler route, dropping LCDs entirely in favor of a pump-block design that resembles a miniature desktop PC. It uses the same X6M pump platform (22 dBA, 9.6 W) and an identical 397 mm aluminium radiator with 400 mm braided tubing. Cooling is provided by three 120 mm DA100 fans running at up to 2500 RPM, pushing up to 81.8 CFM with 3.2 mmAq static pressure and a maximum noise level of 35 dBA. Like the WG900, the WA300 is available in black and white.More images follow.

GIGABYTE, the world's leading computer brand, showcased its AI TOP product line at CES 2026, highlighting that the rapid adoption of AI inferencing is accelerating the shift of AI from cloud to local. AI has become more accessible, responsive, and adaptable for everyday use, accomplishing the concept of "AI for everyone" in the AI era. Recognizing this transition, GIGABYTE introduced the AI TOP system in 2024 to enable local AI development with household-standard power, and has since expanded the lineup to support diverse usage scenarios ranging from personal projects to business deployments.

At the top of the product lineup is the AI TOP system, a fully customizable AI computing solution built with GIGABYTE AI TOP series hardware to match specific AI workload requirements. Designed to empower desktop users for local AI development, the AI TOP 500 system supports AI models up to 405B parameters and is tailored for medium-sized businesses seeking scalable AI computing power locally. For smaller businesses, startups, and individuals, the AI TOP 100 system supports LLM fine-tuning up to 110B+ parameters. To expand performance and accelerate the computing process, multiple AI TOP systems can be clustered through Ethernet and Thunderbolt ports, increasing training speeds and providing scalable power for more workloads.

Akko showed off a wide range of keyboards at last week's CES trade show, but the majority of products on display were already well known properties. The Chinese brand touted a refreshed M1 V5 TMR model for 2026 in pre-event press material, but the TechPowerUp team did not spot any specimens at the company's booth. We suspect that Akko had actually sold a fair few of its exhibited items to showroom visitors, by the time TPU staffers turned up in-person. Fortunately, two fairly new models were still sitting around for inspection purposes.

Starting with the sleek and slim Air 01 model—this low-profile mechanical keyboard has been prepped with Mac users in mind, although other platforms are supported via tri-mode connectivity. Akko has opted for precision CNC-machined aluminium construction, resulting in a premium feel combined with a sturdy feel yet lightweight property. The brand's latest low profile switches have been implemented on silicone gaskets—leading to a smooth typing experience. The Air 01 features PBT dye-sublimated premium keycaps. Apparently, the board houses an integrated RGB lighting system, but TechPowerUp did not take a moment time to fire up this decorative aspect. Akko started promoting their Air 01 low-profile model last November, with retail availability rolled out within a short timeframe.

At CES 2020, Formovie showcased the Xming Chapter One LCD projector. Its main feature is the Liquid Cooling System (LQC) designed to reduce noise and keep brightness levels stable, compared with classic air-cooled variants. While liquid cooling is already starting to be included by others in some of their latest 4K models (i.e., Anker Nebula X1 or Hisense XR10), it is nice to see that this technology is spreading also to more mainstream products like this one. The Chapter One is powered by a MediaTek MT9660 processor and supports MEMC (Motion Estimation, Motion Compensation) smoothing, autofocus, and automatic keystone correction. It has a native FHD 1920 × 1080 resolution and is rated for up to 2,000 ISO lumens. The projector also has a sealed optical engine to prevent dust from entering the optical elements. It also offers USB 2.0 and Dual HDMI 1.4 ports while Dolby Audio is listed for the integrated speakers, with no detailed audio specifications disclosed. Pricing and availability will be announced at a later date.

Targus subsidiary Hyper, had some rather interesting products on display at this year's CES, at least if you're looking for accessories for your notebooks that stick out a bit from the crowd. First up is the HyperSpace Trackpad Pro which the company claims is the first "premium haptic trackpad" that has been designed specifically for use with Windows. Hyper claims it has zero latency input, a 240 Hz report rate and pressure sensing for up to 10 fingers.

Next up we have the new HyperDrive Next USB4 M.2 PCIe enclosure that is said to support USB4 V2, suggesting it's based on an Intel JHL9480 Thunderbolt 5 accessory controller, as no other chip supports 80 Gbps throughput (limited to 64 Gbps for data). Note that the product name implies that the device isn't limited to just storage, as Hyper claims it can be used for connecting other M.2 add-in cards to your computer. It's unclear if the second Type-C port allows for daisy changing, but it should support 25 W power input for devices that require more power than the Thunderbolt interface can deliver.

Akko is best known as a manufacturer of keyboards, yet they do offer a couple of wireless mouse models—mostly shaped as cute cartoon animals. Unsurprisingly, the Chinese brand had its colorful selection of Cat-themed pointer devices on prominent display at last week's CES trade event. TechPowerUp noticed a couple of more sober-looking offerings positioned in front and to the side of Akko's chunky feline-profiled peripherals. As of early 2026, Akko has debuted brand-new Nest, Dash, and Framer wireless gaming mice models—showcased as standard black or white variants. The keyboard specialist has already released two symmetrical designs—under the Pulse 01 and AG ONE lines—but their latest wave branches off with two right-hand ergonomic shape options.

The flagship Nest model is advertised as offering "ergonomic control" over really long first-person shooter or MOBA gaming sessions. Its overall shape seems to be inspired by Zowie's popular EC range. MSRP is $89.99, but Akko was running a special launch priced promo during CES week. The lightweight (49 grams) Nest design is based around a custom implementation of Pixart's top-level PAW3950 optical sensor, paired up with a pair of high-performance Nordic MCUs. Specifically, the nRF52840 and nRF52820 chipsets have been deployed in order to enable ultra-stable wireless transmission and low-latency response. The Nest can support 8000 Hz polling rates across its 2.4G wireless and wired modes.

Targus might very well be the best known brand of laptop bags and accessories in the world and at CES this year, the company brought with it a range of new products. First up we have Targus' new Voyager EXP travel backpack that the company says was developed for mobile professionals and frequent travelers. It fits up to a 17-inch notebook and can be expanded from 27 to 30 litres. Tagus mentions that it's been designed to not only protect your laptop, but it also has an RFID blocking compartment and lockable zippers, as well as a trolley straps for when you travel with a suitcase.

Targus also had a range of new mobile docks on display, some of which have USB4 support and the ability to pass through up to 140 W of USB PD power. The USB4 docks also support 8K video output to a single display or 4K output to two displays. Unfortunately our team didn't manage to snap a pic of the new docks, so we borrowed one from Targus. In addition to this, Targus also showed some new magnetic privacy screens and a range of other laptop bags made from recycled plastic bottles, some of which you can see below.

Gunnir has added another custom Arc Pro B50 16 GB custom card design to its lineup of Xe2-HPG "Battlemage" GPU-based workstation products. The Chinese manufacturer's low profile variant was shown off in a low-key manner at the recently concluded CES trade show; specifically at Minisforum's booth. As a quick reminder, it must be noted that the mini PC specialist also exhibited Vastarmor's Radeon RX 9060 XT LP 16 GB custom graphics card on the same table. The single-slot thick Gunnir Arc Pro B50 LP model seems to conform to Intel reference specs; its BMG-G21 GPU is configured with 1700 MHz base and 2600 MHz boost clocks. The card is 70 W TDP-rated.

According to initial press material—issued last month—the company's engineers have crammed this level of professional hardware into a 167 x 69 x 18.4 mm package. Like the majority of modern-day Intel Arc Pro board partners, Gunnir has deployed a blower-style cooling solution. The TechPowerUp team inspected a demonstration sample that still had protective film applied across its shroud and backplate. No details—regarding release times and pricing—were ascertained from Minisforum representatives on the showroom floor. Gunnir tends to favor the PC market in China with launches of Pro-line products.

EINAREX brought a slew of new cases, CPU coolers, and high-performance case fans to the 2026 International CES. We begin our coverage with the Ventus V300, s premium dual fin-stack air CPU cooler that comes in black and white color variants, featuring six 6 mm-thick copper heat-pipes, and two 120 mm fans in push-pull configuration, with a top-plate spanning the fin-stacks and the middle fan. This cooler handles thermal loads of 260 W+, making it fit for processors with maximum turbo power of 250 W or above. We've also seen the EINAREX Glide G300, a more compacted version of the Ventus V300. There's also a fancy variant of this cooler with a wood-like top-plate. Each of the two fans comes with fluid-dynamic bearings.

Next up, are the EINAREX Vertex line of all-in-one liquid CPU coolers. These come with a cube-shaped pump-block with a partial, cuboidal glass ornament that puts out an infinite-reflection of an ARGB-illuminated EINAREX logo. The fans included with this cooler lack ARGB lighting, but feature fluid dynamic bearings. EINAREX Flux is a line of value AIO CLCs that feature a round, puck-shaped, classic Asetek-styled pump-block. There's an ARGB-lit logo inside an infinite-reflection ornament, and unlike the Vertex, the fans included with this cooler come with ARGB LED lighting in the fan frames. At CES, the company launched a more premium version of the Flux, the Flux Digital, which features an LED segment display that puts out CPU temperature, utilization, and GPU temperature readouts that the cooler pulls from software over USB and ACPI.

Moza Racing showcased the Porsche Mission R steering wheel at CES 2026. The wheel is an officially licensed Porsche replica, developed using original Porsche Mission R race car CAD data. At its center is a 5.4-inch curved OLED display running at 720p and 60 Hz, covered by curved tempered glass, and used to show live telemetry such as speed, lap times, tire pressure, battery status, ABS, and traction control. It uses a quad-core 1.3 GHz CPU and a customizable Moza dashboard system with several preset layouts and support for user-made designs. The wheel connects directly to a PC via the Moza universal hub kit and features CNC-machined aluminium shift paddles with dual clutch, Hall sensors, built-in silencer pads, and a Moza all-aluminium quick-release system, making it compatible with all Moza Racing wheel bases.

Also on display were the Moza Flight MRP Rudder Pedals, designed for the Moza flight simulation ecosystem. The pedals use an aluminium alloy frame and offer stepless tilt adjustment of ±25 degrees, along with ±30 degrees of swing arm rotation and 150 mm of travel. Connectivity is supported via RJ11 to Moza Flight bases or USB for PC compatibility. The MRP Rudder Pedals is priced at $349, with an optional adjustable damper available for $65.

At CES 2026, Three-D Desk showcased its ergonomic desktop workstation lineup, featuring the LS160 Standard, LD160 Premium, and LT160 Standard models. Each model is designed to cater to different workspace needs, all while emphasizing the company's posture-first ergonomics of use. The range includes features like electrically adjustable height and tilt, as well as support for multi-monitor setups, making it ideal for CAD designers, content creators, or anyone needing a flexible, hardware-friendly workstation. The LD160 is the premium option for dual monitors, offering a larger work surface and features tailored for power users. Meanwhile, the LT160 and LS160 provide more compact, standard configurations suitable for smaller offices or home setups. The LD160 can also support a single ultrawide monitor for a more bezel-free experience. These models are already available, but for pricing details, you need to check their website or contact a local distributor. According to the plaque at CES, the basic version starts at $4,000 and can go up to $7,000.