Formula V Line today launches the Crystal Z3 series of panoramic ATX mid-tower PC cases, combining a 90° rotatable rear PCIe bracket with bottom air intake integrated into the case design. The initial shipment consists of Crystal Z3 Plus models in Black and White, each with three PA2 120 mm ARGB PWM fans.

First previewed at COMPUTEX 2026, the Crystal Z3 series supports graphics cards up to 425 mm long, a 360 mm top radiator and up to eight 120 mm fans. Its removable bottom fan bracket and tool-free panels make it easier to assemble, upgrade and clean a display-focused PC.

Thermaltake, a leading PC DIY brand for premium hardware solutions, releases the Arcus 380 TG ARGB Mid-Tower Chassis, designed to showcase high-performance hardware through its distinctive panoramic design. A one-piece curved tempered glass panel creates an expansive view of the interior, while five pre-installed Infinity ARGB PWM fans provide vibrant lighting and efficient airflow. Available in Black and Snow editions, the Arcus 380 TG ARGB also features a dual-chamber layout and support for back-connect motherboards, offering a balance of visual appeal and practical functionality.

Curved Tempered Glass for Panoramic Views
The Arcus 380 TG ARGB features a one-piece curved tempered glass panel that wraps around the front and side, providing an uninterrupted view of the internal hardware. Its dual-chamber structure separates key components from cable management areas, keeping the main compartment visually clean. With its expansive glass design, the chassis puts the focus on the hardware and lighting inside.

Cooler Master today announced the QUBE 540 Stainless Steel, combining stainless steel panels with a chassis that adapts to different hardware configurations and workspaces. The case supports ATX motherboards, graphics cards up to 415 mm long without front fans installed, and horizontal or vertical placement. QUBE 540 Stainless Steel is available now on the Cooler Master website in North America.

This special edition uses SUS304 stainless steel panels for corrosion resistance and rigidity. Custom forming tools preserve the QUBE 540's geometry, while two surface treatments serve different purposes: an 8K mirror-polished exterior creates a reflective surface, while the interior's matte hairline finish provides a subtle contrast and helps make minor handling marks less noticeable.

SAMA, a global leader in PC hardware, introduces the S32 WOOD and G650E/G850E bundle, combining a compact PC case with a 650 W or 850 W 80 Plus Gold-certified power supply. Designed to deliver excellent value, the bundles offer PC builders a convenient foundation for their next gaming system. The S32 WOOD features three pre-installed 120 mm fans, a ventilated mesh front panel, and support for graphics cards up to 405 mm and CPU air coolers up to 180 mm. Each bundle includes an ATX 3.1-ready power supply, providing reliable power delivery and support for modern hardware while remaining accessible. Both configurations are available exclusively on Amazon US and Newegg US as part of SAMA's ongoing product lineup.

S32 WOOD Case
The S32 WOOD combines a compact form factor with hardware compatibility, efficient cooling, and a distinctive natural wood accent. Its ventilated mesh front panel and three pre-installed 120 mm fans provide powerful airflow right out of the box. The chassis is compatible with microATX/Mini-ITX and microATX back-connect motherboards, while providing ample clearance for graphics cards up to 405 mm and CPU air coolers up to 180 mm.

Thermaltake, a leading brand in gaming PCs, AI workstations, and gaming PC components, offering a comprehensive portfolio of PC cases, power supplies, cooling solutions, gaming peripherals, memory, and racing simulators, today announced its complete lineup of AI workstations and gaming PCs. The new lineup includes the A1500 Dual Enterprise Flagship AI Workstation, A750 Professional AI Workstation, A550 Developer AI Workstation, CAPO X Dual AI Gaming PC, and View 380 XL Gaming PC, delivering versatile solutions for enterprise on-premises AI applications, AI developers, content creators, and gamers.

The A1500 Dual enables enterprises to bring large language model (LLM) applications on-premises while running enterprise AI workloads and professional content creation simultaneously. The A750 features a quad-GPU configuration designed for team-based AI development and professional computing, while the A550 allows individual developers and studios to test AI models, generate images, and produce content locally. The CAPO X Dual AI Gaming PC offers two system configurations for pairing AI agents with AI application workloads or gaming with livestreaming tasks, while the View 380 XL Gaming PC balances gaming performance with everyday creative applications. By combining high-wattage power supply technology, advanced cooling solutions, and years of expertise in hardware development, system integration, and testing, Thermaltake continues to expand its portfolio of purpose-built AI workstations and gaming PCs.

Thermaltake, a leading brand in gaming PCs, AI workstations, and gaming PC components, offering a comprehensive portfolio of PC cases, power supplies, cooling solutions, gaming peripherals, memory, and racing simulators, today introduces the View 590 TG ARGB Mid-Tower Chassis, designed to showcase PC hardware through a curved tempered glass panel. Available in Black and Snow editions, the View 590 TG ARGB features five pre-installed Infinity ARGB PWM fans, a dual-chamber layout, and support for hidden-connector motherboards, bringing together a clean visual design and flexible hardware configurations.

Curved Tempered Glass for Panoramic Views
The View 590 TG ARGB features a 4 mm curved tempered glass panel covering the front and left side, offering a wide view of the components inside. The curved surface brings the hardware and lighting into focus, creating a complete presentation from different angles. A built-in pull tab allows the glass panel to be lifted easily, providing convenient access for installation, upgrades, and maintenance.

Advantech, a leading provider of industrial edge AI and high-performance computing solutions, today introduces two new tower server chassis—the HPC-7046 Closed-Loop Liquid-Cooling Tower Chassis and HPC-5422 Desktop Workstation Chassis—designed to tackle the growing demands of enterprise AI, machine vision, robotics, and edge computing. From advanced liquid cooling for high-performance, thermally demanding AI workloads to compact desktop workstation with high-power PSU support for power-hungry GPU computing, the new chassis portfolio delivers scalable performance, expansion capabilities, and deployment flexibility, enabling modern AI computing in a compact footprint across industrial and enterprise edge, including small and medium-sized businesses (SMB) offices and server rooms, development laboratories, factory automation, and embedded industrial equipment.

HPC-7046: High-Performance Liquid Cooling for Next Generation AI Computing
Modern AI and compute-intensive workloads are driving the adoption of higher-performance CPUs with increasing thermal design power (TDP), making thermal management and acoustic critical for high-performance tower systems.

Formula V Line has entered the U.S. market with the Air Power G10, a mid-tower PC case now available through Newegg. First previewed at Computex 2026, the G10 features three front intake fans on independently adjustable brackets, with each fan configurable at 0° or 10° to direct intake air toward areas such as the GPU or CPU.

The Air Power G10 includes four 120 mm PA2 120 PWM/ARGB fans, supports up to 11 × 120 mm fan positions and 360 mm radiators, and features swappable PSU and lower fan positions. Six finishes are available at Newegg, with prices starting at $89.99.

Starting today via Premium Edition Early Access, and from October 6th for all other players, experience the horror and brutality of Emergence Day, fourteen years before the original Gears of War. Join Marcus Fenix and Dominic Santiago in a gripping origin-story campaign as the Locust Horde first erupt from below, igniting a desperate fight for survival. Then, rally your squad and fight on in multiplayer with a reimagination of Gears' iconic PvE mode, Horde Siege, or go head-to-head in Versus PvP.

On GeForce RTX PCs and laptops, and GeForce NOW, you can experience Gears of War: E-Day with the highest levels of image quality and performance thanks to DLSS 4.5, RTX Mega Geometry, and hardware-accelerated ray tracing, giving you the definitive PC experience.

[Editor's note: You can read our Gears of War: E-Day performance analysis and handheld performance review here]

Thermaltake, a leading PC DIY brand for premium hardware solutions, introduces the Stage 500 TG ARGB Mid Tower Chassis, designed to bring PC hardware and personal collections together in one showcase. Available in Black and Snow editions, the Stage 500 TG ARGB features a one-piece curved tempered glass panel, a dedicated display stage, a wooden base, and an integrated bottom light strip, creating a distinctive presentation that blends modern PC hardware with personalized aesthetics.

Curved Tempered Glass Creates Panoramic Views
The Stage 500 TG ARGB features a one-piece curved tempered glass panel that extends across the front and side, providing an uninterrupted panoramic view of the hardware and display area inside. The curved design minimizes visual separation and puts every detail of the build on display.

Thermaltake, a leading PC DIY brand for premium hardware solutions, launches the AX1000 TG AI Workstation Chassis and AX200, a scalable workstation platform engineered for AI computing, content creation, private server infrastructure, and other demanding professional workloads. Designed with a dual-system architecture and modular expansion concept, the AX1000 provides the foundation for high-performance computing, while the stackable AX200 expands cooling, storage, and power capacity as workloads grow. Both the AX1000 and AX200 are available in black and snow.

AX1000 TG AI Workstation Chassis
The AX1000 is engineered for dual-system operation and supports up to two XL-ATX or SSI-EEB motherboards. With up to 20 PCIe expansion slots, it supports multiple high-end GPUs up to 630 mm in length, enabling parallel processing for compute-intensive and AI-related workloads. Its high-density design accommodates up to twenty-four 3.5" HDDs or 2.5" SSDs and up to twenty-nine 120 mm or 140 mm fans, with support for up to two 420 mm AIO radiators or two 560 mm DIY radiators.

Phanteks is proud to introduce the EX5 lineup, the first chassis models announced in the new EX Series. First showcased at Computex 2026, the EX5 lineup features an innovative compartmentalized architecture that delivers a fresh approach to PC chassis design, combining distinctive aesthetics with purposeful airflow. As the cost of building a high-performance PC continues to rise, the EX5 lineup is designed to help builders reduce overall system costs while maintaining efficient cooling.

Breaking away from the traditional "fish tank" layout, the EX5 organizes key components into dedicated chambers, delivering fresh airflow directly where it is needed while efficiently exhausting heat throughout the chassis. This optimized airflow design reduces the need for excessive fan configurations, helping builders reduce the number of additional case fans required while maintaining efficient airflow throughout the chassis. A strategically positioned rear mainboard fan provides direct airflow to the VRM and RAM while helping direct GPU heat away from surrounding components.

The TechPowerUp team visited the Chieftec booth at IFA 2026, with some interesting offerings on display. Chieftec brought its case lineup to the show, mixing an unannounced E-ATX tower with two chassis it already launched earlier this year. The new one is the Atlas, an E-ATX case supporting up to 420 mm radiators in the front or top. It has room for three 120 mm fans behind the power supply shroud, one rear fan, and an extra 120 mm unit near the PCIe brackets meant to pull hot air away from the graphics card. There are eight expansion slots and up to 420 mm of GPU clearance. This case is really meant for workstation or server builds, and its clean, functional design makes it ideal for that purpose.

After its launch at Computex earlier this year, Xeron has made an appearance at Gamescom 2026, launching a line-up of reasonably priced, flashy, ARGB AIO coolers for DIY PC builds. Also at Gamescom, the new hardware outfit showed off its line-up of C Lab cases, this time displaying builds in both the white and black models.

The Xeron C Lab cases are full ATX mid-tower cases that have support for up to 405 mm long GPUs and 280 mm or 360 mm CPU AIO coolers in the top position. The C Lab case uses modular curved sheet metal components to suspend the motherboard compartment for a unique look, with exposed brass screws and replaceable materials and color options for each individual panel, and separate cooling compartments that allow the PSU, GPU, and CPU cooling access to their own fresh air supply. The PSU is hidden in its own compartment behind the motherboard tray and has access to its own ventilation.

Chieftec is excited to introduce the Chieftec Vista Max, our latest panoramic ATX chassis designed for PC enthusiasts who demand premium aesthetics, maximum flexibility, and outstanding cooling performance. Featuring an elegant panoramic design with an integrated stand, the Vista Max combines style and functionality, providing the perfect showcase for today's high-performance hardware.

• Panoramic ATX chassis with aesthetic and functional stand design
• 4x pre-installed 140 mm A-RGB fans
• Compatible with back-connect motherboards
• Dual power buttons for flexible placement

SilverStone showcased the ALTA T2 case prototype at Computex earlier this year and is now getting a proper introduction as a super tower built specifically for multi-GPU workstations and high-density AI compute setups. The chassis is constructed from 3 to 8 mm thick aluminium, measuring 260 x 732 x 660 mm and 125.6 liters volume. Motherboard support is extensive, covering XL-ATX, SSI-EEB, SSI-CEB, E-ATX, ATX, microATX, and Mini-ITX formats with no less than eleven PCIe expansion slots for multi-GPU configurations. GPU clearance goes up to 411 mm, and the case includes a graphics cardholder to keep heavy cards in place. SilverStone ALTA T2 cooling features are impressive, using a vertical chimney airflow layout with up to three 420 mm radiators, two large 180 mm intake fans, and multiple additional fan positions. A distro plate mounting bracket is also included for custom loop builds.

For storage, the case supports 5.25-inch, 3.5-inch, and 2.5-inch devices, with a drive cage that includes a fan mounting system. Power delivery is handled by a dual-PSU setup, with an ATX or 2U CRPS as the primary and a standard ATX as the secondary, useful for kilowatt-class systems that need headroom beyond what a single PSU can provide. Front I/O features two USB Type-C ports, two USB 3.0 ports, and a combo audio jack. No pricing has been announced yet for the ALTA T2.

SilverStone has quietly listed the CS240, a Mini-ITX NAS chassis first shown at Computex 2026 back in June, built around four hot-swappable 2.5-inch U.2 drives in a compact 21.65-liter footprint. The chassis measures 211 x 285 x 360 mm and is built from aluminium (front door), plastic (front panel) and steel. The four external bays support tri-mode operation, NVMe U.2 (SFF-8639), SAS, and SATA, with drives up to 15 mm thick, connected via a backplane with dual SlimSAS 8i (SFF-8654) connectors running PCIe 4.0 x4. An additional internal bay takes one 3.5-inch or two 2.5-inch drives. The chassis supports Deep Mini-ITX and Mini-DTX motherboards, with two expansion slots and GPU clearance up to 300 mm length and 168 mm width. Moreover, the case features an integrated GPU support bracket.

For cooling the case comes with three 120 mm fans pre-installed, one at the rear and two on the side, with the side positions also supporting three 80 mm fans as an alternative. A 120 mm radiator can be mounted at the rear of the case. CPU coolers up to 182 mm tall are supported, while for power it uses SFX or SFX-L PSUs up to 140 mm. The front I/O panel features one USB Type-C, and two USB 3.0 ports, and a combo audio jack. No official pricing or availability has been announced, however, the SilverStone CS240 has already appeared on European retailer Alternate listed at €349.More pictures follow.

Cougar has launched the CFV220 RGB, a mid-tower ATX case first shown at Computex 2026 back in June, as we reported here. The chassis, a slightly more compact version of the existing CVF235, measures 235 x 504 x 446 mm with three tempered glass panels and a ventilated lower intake chamber with integrated ARGB lighting. The CFV220 RGB supports Mini-ITX, microATX, ATX, and back-connector motherboards. For cooling it comes with three pre-installed 120 mm ARGB PWM fans, two in the bottom intake and one at the rear. All three fans are running up to 2200 RPM with 5 V 3-pin ARGB and 4-pin PWM headers, syncing with the motherboard RGB. Users can install up to three fans, for a total of six fans, with the top supporting three 120 mm or two 140 mm fans and a 360 mm or 240 mm radiator.

Hardware clearances cover GPUs up to 420 mm, CPU coolers up to 170 mm, and PSUs up to 160 mm. For storage the case has one 3.5-inch bay and one 2.5-inch bay, with a second 2.5-inch bay available if you convert the 3.5-inch one. As with many mid-tower cases, it sports seven expansion slots. The front I/O panel has a USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C at 20 Gbps, two USB 3.0 Type-A ports, a combo audio jack, and an RGB button. A removable sliding dust filter covers the intake section. The CFV220 RGB case is available in black and white. Cougar hasn't announced its pricing.

Thermaltake CAPO X is one of the more unusual cases we've seen at Computex this year, and now it has been officially launched. CAPO X is a full tower designed to house two completely independent microATX systems in a single enclosure. The interior of the case is split into two separate motherboard compartments. Both offer support for standard microATX boards as well as rear-connector designs such as ASUS BTF, MSI Project Zero, and Gigabyte Project Stealth. Each of those compartments gets five expansion slots, GPU clearance up to 420 mm, CPU cooler height up to 180 mm, ATX PSU support up to 250 mm and 360 mm radiator mount for independent cooling. Dedicated 2.5-inch storage mounts in each section mean both systems run completely separately, including their own operating systems.

Front I/O is also independent per system, the upper compartment's panel sits near the top-left, the lower one toward the front-bottom, each with a USB Type-C 10 Gbps port and two USB Type-A 5 Gbps ports alongside power, reset, and audio headers. The case is made from 1 mm SPCC steel, measures 691 x 305 x 448 mm and has a single 4 mm curved tempered glass side panel spanning both compartments. The use cases are fairly niche but make sense, a gaming and dedicated streaming setup, an AI inference system alongside a primary workstation, or simply saving desk space by running two systems in one chassis. Thermaltake CAPO X is available in black and white and has a price of 1270 yuan (around $187).

LIAN LI Industrial Co. Ltd., a leading provider of PC cases, cooling, and power supplies, announces the B4-mATX, a 21.3-liter small form factor chassis co-developed with DAN Cases. Designed to deliver strong hardware compatibility in a compact layout, the B4-mATX supports microATX motherboards, GPUs up to 358 mm, and both ATX and SFX power supplies. The chassis can be positioned horizontally as a desktop unit or rotated 90 degrees into a vertical tower that occupies 30% less desk space. With multiple front-panel finishes, mesh or real wood, in black or white, the B4-mATX suits both performance and lifestyle builds.

One Chassis—Two Orientations
When placed horizontally, the B4-mATX sits as a compact desktop unit. When rotated to a vertical orientation, it occupies 30% less desk space. A rotatable AC inlet adapts to both layouts—rotated outward for easier cable access, or inward in vertical mode to absorb excess cable length inside the chassis. A swiveling cable bracket below the PCIe slots keeps rear I/O and power cables flush against the case in vertical mode, with total clearance including connectors up to 52 mm tall. Front-panel options include perforated mesh for direct intake or a real wood finish (walnut or beech) for lifestyle aesthetics, with both finishes available in black or white.

[Editor's note: Our in-depth review of the Lian Li B4-mATX is now live]

SilverStone today released the ALTA T1, a premium HPTX super-tower case featuring an aluminium unibody chassis with anodized aluminium panels. The case is made of 4.3-8 mm thick aluminium sheet metal. It is meant for enthusiast-segment PC or workstation builds, and homelab AI inferencing builds, with support for SSI-EEB, SSI-CEB, EATX, ATX, and smaller motherboard form-factors. The case features 8 expansion slots, with room for up to four dual-slot graphics cards. A key feature is its dual PSU support, where you can install either two standard ATX PSUs, or a combination of ATX and 2U CRPS redundant PSUs.

The SilverStone ALTA T1 serves up room for graphics cards up to 55 cm in length in its massive upper compartment, and CPU coolers up to 18.8 cm in height. An expansion card support retainer reduces this to 16.5 cm. Drive bays include four 3.5-inch and five mounts for 2.5-inch (9 mm-thick) drives. The case supports up to three 420 mm radiators (140 mm x 420 mm), if you use a single PSU configuration; or at least two 420 mm radiators in dual PSU configuration. These are mounted along the top, and the two side panels.

SilverStone introduces the FLP03—a retro-inspired microATX chassis that brings classic PC aesthetics into a more compact and versatile form factor, combining nostalgic exterior details with support for modern storage, high-end graphics cards, and efficient cooling configurations.

The FLP03 continues SilverStone's mission to reimagine the golden age of personal computing for today's builders. With its familiar beige exterior, functional Turbo button, front 5.25" expansion bays, and secure key lock design, the FLP03 captures the spirit of classic desktop systems while offering the flexibility required for modern PC builds.

Cooler Master, a global leader in innovative thermal solutions and PC hardware today announced Q300L V3, the next generation of its popular compact microATX case platform. Designed for first-time builders, price-conscious gamers, and system integrators, the Q300L V3 delivers a more capable build experience with improved airflow, stronger structure, tempered glass, and updated front I/O connectivity.

The Q300L V3 builds on the familiar identity of the Q300L series while addressing the needs of modern compact systems. With support for Mini-ITX and microATX motherboards, CPU air coolers up to 178 mm tall, graphics cards up to 366 mm long, and up to six fans, the case gives builders more room to work while keeping the small footprint that made the series popular.

ID-Cooling came to Computex 2026 with an extensive lineup that includes for the first time PC cases alongside the usual cooling lineup. The cases are designed to match ID-Cooling's own cooler aesthetic, with front panels sharing the same design as the components inside and coming pre-installed with their latest fans. The Flow 500 Wood White was catching our attention with whitewashed wooden front panel accents that look noticeably more premium than the typical mesh-and-glass mid-tower. The Flow 500 series covers wood and non-wood variants with vertical and horizontal ventilation, a detachable front grille 360 mm radiator support and a front USB-C port. The View 500 series goes panoramic with a 270-degree glass design, up to nine fans and 360 mm radiator support, while the View 510 steps up to ten fans, dual 360 mm radiator support, and eight expansion slots. The Ware series (300, 310, 510, each with and without ARGB) rounds out the case lineup.

On the AIO side, the flagship is the DL360 Curve, a 360 mm unit with a 6.67-inch curved 2400×1080 display, 2900 RPM pump, and fans spinning up to 2500 RPM.

Renowned PC case maker, Lian Li, has officially unveiled its next-gen case line-up at Computex 2026, with updates to both its full- and mid-tower cases, including popular series, like the O11 and Lancool cases. The new Lancool cases consist of the Lancool 207XL, which takes a pragmatic approach and aims for maximum performance and compatibility, and the Lancool 4, which prioritizes aesthetics without compromising too much on thermal performance. The Lancool 207XL is an ATX mid-tower case launching sometime in Q4 2026 for $109.99, and it will feature support for up to ATX motherboards, 360 mm liquid cooling radiators, and ATX PSUs. The most notable feature of the Lancool 207XL is the dual cross-flow fans installed in the bottom of the case, which increase GPU airflow with minimal impact on the case's dimensions. The Lancool 207XL will ship with two pre-installed 170 × 30 mm fans in the front intake, which is covered by a front plastic front panel with vertical slats that should allow for decent airflow.