Responding to a question from a customer with a stained copper cold plate, modder and overclocker, Der8auer, has published an analysis of Thermal Grizzly's Conductonaut Extreme liquid metal thermal interface, revealing the long-term effects of the TIM. In the video, published to YouTube, Der8auer explains that the staining that can often be seen after the use of liquid metal TIMs is a simple reaction between the copper and gallium in the liquid metal forming CuGa2 in what is known as a peritectic reaction. The resulting alloy has an effective thermal conductivity of around 100 W/m·K, which is significantly lower than pure copper but much higher than the liquid metal alone. Fortunately, this deposition grows at around 1 µm per day until it reaches 50-100 µm, and it is given as the explanation for online reports of liquid metal evaporation over time.

Moving onto the actual long-term testing and analysis, Der8auer analyzed a copper plug applied with Thermal Grizzly Conductonaut Extreme intermittently over a two-year period to see how the thermal interface material changed over time. While the liquid's surface is clearly visible under the electron microscope after the initial application, it changed significantly after just two weeks, with obvious crystallization and solid particulates forming in the TIM surface. These crystals continued to grow as the test sample sat in a de-oxygenated environment, losing any appearance of the liquid by the end of the second month after the initial application, with the surface then comprised exclusively of crystals. No further changes were observed in the liquid metal's surface between the two-month and two-year marks, suggesting that no major changes happened after the first 50-60 days, as predicted by Der8auer's initial explanation that peritectic deposition would occur at a rate of roughly 1 µm per day until it reached around 50 µm thick.

Frore Systems today announced LiquidJet Diamond, a new AI Factory liquid cooling coldplate featuring an integrated diamond spreader. The accelerating demand for AI Tokens, coupled with energy scarcity, is spurring hyperscalers to find new ways to increase the efficiency of AI Factories. LiquidJet Diamond Coldplate boosts AI Tokens/Watt and revenue by 35% compared to traditional skived coldplates, with the increased revenue flowing directly to profit.

LiquidJet Diamond builds on the previously announced Frore Systems LiquidJet coldplate. LiquidJet coldplate employs a unique 3D ultra short-loop multi-stage design which can be precisely customized to the power map of each GPU, including extreme hotspots. This precision is critical as GPUs grow in complexity and power draw to meet AI demand. LiquidJet delivers 12°C reduction in GPU die temperature which directly translates to 25% higher tokens/watt efficiency. LiquidJet Diamond adds an additional spreader with integrated diamond wafers to the coldplate bottom, positioned precisely at the hotspot locations. LiquidJet Diamond delivers an additional 10 °C reduction in hotspot die temperature, boosting increase in Tokens/Watt to 35%.

Sony has reportedly released a new version of the PlayStation 5 Slim console that addresses several issues and optimizes manufacturing. Historically, console makers make these smaller revisions throughout the manufacturing process, which spans years for consoles, involving minor cosmetic changes or internal redesigns. According to repair technician @Modyficator89 on X, who opened a console from the Marvel's Wolverine Limited Edition Bundle and shared photos showing a new board labeled EDM-051, Sony has made a few minor changes that should improve the console's longevity, thermal performance, and repair capabilities.

One of the most interesting changes is located right on top of the processor. Sony still uses liquid metal as the thermal interface material (TIM) between the APU and its heatsink, as it did with the previous PS5 Slim, but the way it's held in place has been reworked. The new barrier around the chip leaves less of the metal exposed. This new setup should help keep the compound where it belongs, essentially creating a seal around it, reducing the chances of it spreading to nearby parts, and ensuring efficient heat transfer away from the die. This is especially important as liquid metal is very conductive and can create potential problems in the future. The heatsink has also been rebuilt, apparently with different materials and construction than earlier units. Sony took a similar approach with the PS5 Pro, so it seems the Slim is inheriting a proven idea.

Super Micro Computer, Inc. (NASDAQ: SMCI), an AI, Enterprise, Storage, and 5G/Edge IT Total Solution Provider, is now shipping NVIDIA Vera Rubin NVL72 racks integrated with Supermicro's Data Center Building Block Solutions (DCBBS) and its direct liquid cooling stack (DLC-2).

Charles Liang, president and CEO, Supermicro"We have spent years building the liquid-cooling stack, the manufacturing capacity, and the deployment teams for exactly this moment. Our customers can now order a Scalable Unit and receive production-ready systems with end-to-end integration, because we design and build every layer between the cold plate and the cooling tower. Our development of DLC-2 technology is what sets Supermicro apart and allows us to deliver the most complete solution for the NVIDIA Vera Rubin platform."

Corsair (Nasdaq: CRSR) is excited to announce the launch of powerful second-generation cooling hardware with NAUTILUS II all-in-one liquid CPU coolers, and updated RS II and RS II ARGB fans. These components deliver powerful, low-noise cooling with easy setup and management for simple plug-and-play operation on any modern PC. NAUTILUS II, RS II, and RS II ARGB devices connect directly to the motherboard for simple fan management without the need for external fan controllers, offering affordable and effective cooling with easy setup and maintenance.

Xeron made its global debut at Computex 2026 earlier this year, and now it is showing the full lineup at Gamescom 2026, giving European audiences their first look at the complete portfolio spanning cases, coolers, power supplies, thermal compounds, and accessories. Here at Gamescom, our team on the ground was able to see one of the new products, the Xeron NEX L360 ARGB, a 360 mm AIO CPU liquid cooler. The aluminium radiator measures 396 x 120 x 27 mm, includes 400 mm of tubing, and is rated for up to 300 W TDP. The 3-phase, 6-slot pump runs at speeds between 800 and 2500 RPM, has a maximum noise of 30 dB(A) and measures 72.9 x 72.9 x 67 mm. The pump head is fully ARGB illuminated and connects to a standard 5 V motherboard header.

The three 120 mm fans use a connected-blade design to reduce resonance, with a hollowed frame for better ARGB light diffusion and daisy-chain cables routed through the frame for cleaner management. The three 120 mm radiator fans run at 800-2400 RPM, with up to 75.39 CFM and 2.71 mmH2O static pressure at a maximum of 34.9 dB(A). The cooler is compatible with Intel LGA1851/1700/1200/115X and AMD AM5/AM4 platforms. For AM5, an offset bracket is included to optimize cold plate positioning.

Cougar today introduced the LQX PRO and LQX Elite lines of all-in-one liquid CPU coolers. The LQX PRO features a tall pump-block with a 3.95-inch, square, true color, IPS LCD. The block also features a 60 mm lateral flow fan that assists in ventilating the area around the CPU socket, which should help cool the CPU VRM and the topmost M.2 NVMe slot. The LCD features a 720 x 720 pixels resolution and 60 Hz refresh rate, and is fairly bright, at 350 nits. It connects to the system over USB and interfaces with the Cougar Vision software that pulls system monitoring information from ACPI.

The cooler includes three VRX120-FB series 120 mm fans, each of which features fluid-dynamic bearings, turn at speeds of up to 2,500 RPM, pushing up to 65.2 CFM of airflow, at 4.35 mm H₂O static pressure, and 33 dBA maximum noise output. The LQX Elite is mechanically the same cooler as the LQX PRO, but with two key changes—the LCD makes way for a silicone ARGB diffuser, and the lateral airflow fan inside the pump-block is absent, making this a "lite" variant. For now, both the LQX PRO and LQX Elite only come in one radiator size—360 mm x 120 mm. The company didn't reveal pricing.

Chieftec is excited to introduce the Iceberg PRO Series, our new flagship 360 mm all-in-one CPU liquid cooler, available in both ARGB and Black editions. Unlike conventional AIO coolers, the Iceberg PRO features an integrated centrifugal VRM fan that actively cools surrounding motherboard components, including VRMs, M.2 SSDs and RAM, helping maintain lower temperatures and stable performance under heavy workloads.

Built around a high-performance 360 mm radiator and a performance-optimized pump head, the Iceberg PRO delivers efficient CPU cooling for today's high-performance systems. The Snap-On Interlocking PWM fans simplify installation by reducing cable clutter, making it easier to achieve a clean and organized build. Whether you choose the vibrant ARGB version or the sleek all-black edition, the Iceberg PRO Series is built to deliver exceptional cooling performance, optimum thermals and reliable stability for demanding PC builds.

GMKtec has been moving fast with its SFF PC launches, with its latest compact PC, the Neo-X1 and Neo-X1 Pro, reportedly packing some impressive gaming power at an equally high price. The new mini PC uses a mobile AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX in the regular X-1 or an AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX3D in the Pro model, both of which are 16-core, 32-thread CPUs with 55 W TDPs. The Pro comes with an NVIDIA RTX 5070 12 GB, and the non-Pro variant uses an RTX 5060 Ti 8 GB.

The GMKtec Neo series is also water cooled by a built-in AIO, but it's currently not known if that only includes both the CPU and the GPU. The chassis of the Neo series measures in at a very compact 14.6 L, although the company has not yet shared exact dimensions. It features a minimalist design with two metal grab handles on the top, and what looks to be a completely closed off front panel. The front panel has two USB Type-A ports, a USB Type-C port, and a 3.5 mm headphone jack, although exact speeds of the front panel I\O is not yet known.

EK by LM TEK is proud to introduce the EK-Quantum Reflection³ Uni Distro Plate 300 D5, our first universal ATX distribution plate to feature an integrated bypass valve. The EK-Quantum Reflection³ Uni Distro combines a 300ml reservoir and D5 PWM pump on standard 120 mm fan mount, universally compatible with a large number of modern ATX PC cases, including the Lian Li O11D series and ASUS ROG Hyperion GR701.

The EK-Quantum Reflection³ features our latest innovation, the EK bypass valve for fast, efficient draining, flushing and refilling. No disconnected fittings, no mess, no lifting or tilting your case—simply drain your loop, close the bypass valve to pressurize, then attach an air blower to clear any residual coolant. Loop maintenance, solved. The hardest part is picking your next coolant color.

In addition to the new FZR-series air coolers that introduced a digital dot matrix display, Cougar also unveiled its new AIO cooler, the LQX Pro 360 and the LQX Elite 360, both now featuring new VRX PWM fans.

The Cougar LQX Pro 360 AIO cooler gets a 3.95-inch TFT 60 Hz LCD screen with 720×720 resolution as well as an ARGB backlight on both the fan and the screen, giving it a rather unique look. Cougar also included an integrated VRM fan below the screen, which should further eliminate cooling blind spots as well as side vent channels on the pump head. As said, the new LQX Pro 360 uses the new VRX PWM fans with an annular blade design, which promise both high-efficiency and low-noise. In addition, Cougar also brought the LQX Elite 360, which uses the same design but replaces the screen with a large ARGB panel with a matte finish and lacks the integrated VRM fan. On the other hand, it features the same VRX fans.

We have already covered some nifty innovative concepts at Cooler Master's Computex 2026 booth, but the brand is also debuting a new series of cases, ranging from compact affordable models to behemoth workstation cases with silent operation ambitions. Starting with the more affordable consumer case line-up, the Cooler Master Qube line-up is getting both an aesthetic and a size update, with new polished stainless steel and wood-trimmed versions of the Qube 540 E-ATX case, and a new compact Qube 340 case for Mini-ITX and microATX builds. Cooler Master is aiming to launch the Qube 340 at around $45-55 around late July, although an exact date is yet to be confirmed. Despite the small form factor, measuring in at just 386.1 × 230 × 429.4 mm, the Qube 340 has enough internal room for a full-size ATX PSU, up to four 2.5-inch drives, and a 3.5-inch drive bay. The Qube 340 features highly customizable, interchangeable panels and optional, customizable mesh panels. It also comes with a 140 mm non-ARGB fan pre-installed, and the front panel I/O features 2× USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A ports, 1× USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 Type-C port, and a 3.5 mm audio combo jack.

Cooler Master has also updated both its high-end gaming and workstation-grade cases, which have an emphasis on a clean aesthetic, low noise emissions, and hardware compatibility. The new Silencio 600 case is an updated version of the noise-optimized case that also prioritizes airflow, thanks to what Cooler Master describes as a noise trapping maze and a special fabric composite material that helps damp fan noise in the front panel. Behind that front panel, the Silencio case can fit up to two 180 mm fans. If high airflow is more your speed, Cooler Master is also showing off the HAF II 500, which is the latest iteration of the legendary HAF case, this time launching alongside a massive 40 mm thick 220 mm thick Mighty40 F220 fan—two of which will be able to be installed in the front intake of the new HAF II 500. The new HAF case will also be able to fit a single 180 × 40 mm exhaust fan in the rear exhaust position. The HAF II 500 is also expected to launch around the end of July 2026.

We've already covered the latest cases and PSUs that DeepCool has on show at Computex, but the cooling hardware maker is also debuting a bunch of new CPU air coolers and AIO liquid coolers that cover everything from SFF builds to maximalist E-ATX use cases. The most premium new product at DeepCool's Computex booth is the Silentnox 360 Pro, the company's latest 360 mm AIO liquid cooler. The Silentnox 360 Pro uses DeepCool's in-house pump design, which the company says has been optimized for low-noise performance, and has a 6.67-inch, 2K flexible AMOLED display on the pump block, which ties into DeepCool's DeepCreative software and can be used to display system status, like CPU temperature, power draw, and utilization, as well as pump or fan speed. The pump cover and its display can be rotated 360 degrees, so that the waterfall edge can be placed at any 90° interval. DeepCool also has a new LT360 Vision ARGB AIO, which features a 360 mm radiator as well as a 4.5-inch LCD mounted on a 90-degree swivel on the CPU pump block. The display once again ties into DeepCool's software and is able to display system information. The new D-Cast functionality in the DeepCreative software also allows owners to use those mini AIO displays as secondary screens in order to display more complex images, videos, or animations.

There's a lot more going on in the air cooler front, however, with the brand launching an update to the famed Assassin cooler line-up alongside a number of vapor chamber air coolers. The Assassin V Vision is a new CPU tower air cooler designed for 140 mm fans, and it features eight heat pipes and a 38 mm thick hybrid hydraulic bearing fan. The Assassin V Vision also has a built-in 4.5-inch LCD on the top for system information and customization. The consumer tower coolers are rounded out by the single-tower 120 mm AK700 VC, which uses the same VC 2.0 (vapor chamber 2.0) cooling tech as the Assassin, but in a more affordable package with seven heat pipes and a single fin stack. The AN600 VC brings that same vapor chamber cooling design to a low profile cooler that DeepCool claims operates at as low as 27.2 dBA. DeepCool hasn't been very forthcoming about the TDPs of the new consumer-grade CPU coolers, but most of them are updates to older designs, so they should feature similar, if not slightly improved, performance.

Valkyrie showcased at Computex 2026 new products including the Titan, Fortress, and Bastion PC cases, the Air Surge and Liquid Enforcer coolers and the M1 Pro mouse. The Titan is a dual-glass full-tower chassis measuring 420 × 285 × 410 mm and supporting Mini-ITX/microATX/ATX motherboards, including back-connect designs. It supports GPUs up to 400 mm long, CPU coolers up to 165 mm tall and up to 360 mm radiators. Additional cooling support includes up to ten fan mounting positions. For expansion it provides eight PCIe slots and one 3.5-inch drive and up to two 2.5-inch SSDs.

The Fortress is a mid-tower PC case with support for ATX, microATX, and Mini-ITX motherboards. The case measures 420 × 230 × 436 and combines an ABS and wood front panel design with a tool-less tempered glass side panel. It supports 360 mm radiators in front and top positions and can accommodate graphics cards up to 380 mm long and CPU coolers up to 178 mm tall.

After rumors swirled, Spiders, the French game studio known for making GreedFall and its successor, GreedFall: The Dying World, has officially announced that it will close down under liquidation. The studio made the announcement in a recent post to Bluesky, confirming that the company will "cease our functions immediately," and that Nacon, the studio's former parent company, would be responsible for any future support inquiries for Spiders's games. Spiders also confirmed that Nacon would be releasing the final planned Peren's Black Mass DLC for GreedFall: The Dying World on May 14, but there will likely be no other development or content added to GreedFall: The Dying World after that. The full announcement by Spiders reads:

Hello everyone,
First off, we apologise for the silence over the past month - it's been a while.
We're going to cut straight to the chase so you're not left wondering: After a long period without clear answers, we have received confirmation that Spiders is being liquidated.

What does it mean? This means the company as a whole no longer exists. We'll cease our functions immediately. The planned DLC will release via Nacon, and then-- well, that's it.

We're sorry that it's come to this and would like to thank each and every one of you for your support over the years. If you have any questions or run into issues with your games, please contact Nacon directly as we'll no longer be able to reply.

ASUS today unveiled its fully liquid-cooled AI infrastructure at NVIDIA GTC 2026 (Booth# 421), delivering a comprehensive, end-to-end solution powered by the NVIDIA Vera Rubin platform. Under the theme Trusted AI, Total Flexibility, this customizable framework—from rack-scale AI Factories, desktop AI supercomputing, Edge AI to Enterprise AI solutions—enables enterprises and cloud providers to build high-performance, energy-efficient large-scale AI clusters with unmatched efficiency and dramatically reduced PUE and TCO.

As a provider of NVIDIA GB300 NVL72 and NVIDIA HGX B300 systems, the flagship ASUS offering is the ASUS AI POD built on the NVIDIA Vera Rubin platform—a liquid-cooled, rack-scale powerhouse designed for massive AI workloads. Through strategic partnerships with leading cooling and component providers, ASUS offers diverse cooling modalities, tailored thermal solutions, and redundancy to meet any enterprise requirement. Proven by global client successes, ASUS provides expert consultation, a broad portfolio of AI and storage solutions, seamless infrastructure deployment, application integration, and ongoing services—combining scalability, and sustainability to drive business value and intelligence.

MaxSun has introduced two additional GPU variants to its Arc Pro B60 Dual GPU lineup. Each card features two of Intel's Arc Pro B60 GPUs, offering a total of 40 Xe2 cores and 48 GB of GDDR6 memory. The first variant is a passively cooled model designed for dual-slot configurations, ideal for server setups with high-airflow chassis that direct air across the card. This design allows any server case with high-RPM fans to accommodate multiple GPUs in parallel for AI inference and local development. However, the standout model is the liquid-cooled edition, measuring 300 x 110 x 20 mm and occupying a single slot. This compact profile is a distinct advantage of the water-cooled design, allowing several cards to be installed close together in dense enclosures without the need for strong airflow.

With the liquid-cooled edition, the card's TDP remains at 400 W, similar to the passive and fan-equipped versions. However, overall performance is expected to be slightly higher due to the increased stability that liquid cooling provides. The compact liquid-cooled unit was developed in collaboration with abee, and the company reports peak GPU temperatures around 61°C when integrated into a cooling loop, although other loop characteristics are unknown. It is assumed that standard industry loop measurements were conducted. Two hose barbs and a 12V-2x6 power connector are located on the rear edge, along with a fan header for auxiliary cooling control. A single-slot bracket offers one DisplayPort 1.2 and one HDMI 2.1a connector for each GPU, resulting in four display outputs in total. In a workstation, you could fit a few of these GPUs and quickly multiply the compute and memory capacity, creating a capable system even without a high-end GPU.

Apple today announced the latest 14- and 16-inch MacBook Pro with the all-new M5 Pro and M5 Max, bringing game-changing performance and AI capabilities to the world's best pro laptop. With M5 Pro and M5 Max, MacBook Pro features a new CPU with the world's fastest CPU core, a next-generation GPU with a Neural Accelerator in each core, and higher unified memory bandwidth, altogether delivering up to 4x AI performance compared to the previous generation, and up to 8x AI performance compared to M1 models. This allows developers, researchers, business professionals, and creatives to unlock new AI-enabled workflows right on MacBook Pro.

It now comes with up to 2x faster SSD performance and starts at 1 TB of storage for M5 Pro and 2 TB for M5 Max. The new MacBook Pro includes N1, an Apple-designed wireless networking chip that enables Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6, bringing improved performance and reliability to wireless connections. It also offers up to 24 hours of battery life; a gorgeous Liquid Retina XDR display with a nano-texture option; a wide array of connectivity, including Thunderbolt 5; a 12MP Center Stage camera; studio-quality mics; an immersive six-speaker sound system; Apple Intelligence features; and the power of macOS Tahoe. The new MacBook Pro comes in space black and silver, and is available to pre-order starting tomorrow, March 4, with availability beginning Wednesday, March 11.

Dell Technologies (NYSE: DELL) introduces the Dell PowerEdge XR9700 server, a first of its kind closed-loop liquid-cooled, fully-enclosed, ruggedized server engineered to run Cloud RAN and edge AI workloads in unprotected outdoor environments. Designed to mount on utility poles, rooftops and building exteriors, the PowerEdge XR9700 brings high performance computing into dense urban areas, remote locations and space-constrained facilities where traditional data center infrastructure cannot reach.

Why it matters
Telecommunications operators and those working at the edge often struggle to deploy compute due to lack of power and space. The PowerEdge XR9700 solves this, delivering high performance compute directly at the point of need in an ultra-compact, zero-footprint IP66-rated enclosure that's sealed from the elements. For telecommunications operators, it provides a flexible, software-defined alternative to traditional RAN solutions, supporting Cloud RAN and Open RAN processing at the cell site. At the same time, the platform can run edge and AI applications directly where data is created and consumed.

ASUS today announced ASUS Optimized Liquid-Cooling Solutions and a strategic partner framework designed to address the escalating thermal, power, and density challenges of next-generation AI and high-performance computing data centers.

ASUS Optimized Liquid-Cooling Solutions for next-generation AI compute density
As AI and HPC workloads push compute density and power consumption beyond the capabilities of traditional air cooling, optimized liquid-cooling solutions by ASUS will provide the critical thermal management required for the next-generation NVIDIA Vera Rubin NVL72 system based data centers. By efficiently dissipating heat from high-performance CPUs, GPUs, and accelerator-dense racks, ASUS significantly reduces energy consumption, lowers PUE, and optimizes TCO while supporting unprecedented rack density.

Antec Inc., a global leader in high-performance computer components and accessories, proudly announces the launch of the Antec VORTEX VIEW 360, an advanced All-in-One (AIO) liquid cooler engineered for PC enthusiasts who demand both performance and personalization. At the heart of the Vortex View 360 is a striking integrated LCD, transforming the pump head into a customizable visual centerpiece. From real-time system stats to custom graphics and animations, users can make their build truly their own—without compromising thermal performance.

Built for modern high-core CPUs and intense workloads, the Vortex View 360 pairs its immersive display with a high-efficiency 360 mm radiator and optimized airflow fans engineered for sustained cooling under pressure. Whether powering competitive gaming sessions, creative workflows, or showcase builds, the Vortex View 360 is designed to stay cool, quiet, and visually unforgettable.

Levelplay is proud to announce the launch of its latest all-in-one (AIO) CPU cooling solutions, the Combat Liquid HUD and Combat Liquid SE, expanding the Combat Liquid family with performance-driven cooling and real-time system visibility. Designed for gamers and PC enthusiasts who demand immediate access to live CPU data, the Combat Liquid 360 HUD features an integrated digital display on the pump cap that presents critical system information at a glance, while delivering high-efficiency thermal performance for modern high-core processors.

More Than Just a Display
The Combat Liquid 360 HUD is more than a high-performance CPU cooler—it's a real-time command center for your system. At the heart of the cooler is a 2.6" circular digital display, transforming the pump cap into a mission-ready HUD that delivers live system intelligence at a glance. The display provides real-time readouts including CPU temperature, usage rate, power draw, and clock speeds, allowing users to monitor performance instantly without relying on on-screen software overlays. Simply update the driver and unlock full access to the HUD's real-time system monitoring features.

Giga Computing, a subsidiary of GIGABYTE and a leader in high-performance computing and data center solutions, today announced the launch of its next-generation AI and HPC server, GIGABYTE XN24-VC0-LA61, powered by the NVIDIA GB200 NVL4 platform. Purpose-built for its heterogeneous architecture of CPU and GPU, the system will make its debut at SCA/HPC Asia 2026 in Osaka, Japan, showcasing Giga Computing's latest innovation in accelerated computing with liquid cooling technologies.

The XN24 server has been selected for the RIKEN Center for Computational Science (R-CCS) next-generation HPC-Quantum hybrid platform. The new platform integrates GIGABYTE servers into the development of FugakuNEXT, the eventual successor to Japan's flagship supercomputer, Fugaku. This integration will use the NVIDIA CUDA-Q platform to support the development of hybrid quantum-GPU supercomputing systems and research into advanced scientific applications that bridge quantum and traditional high-performance computing.

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.

At the 2026 International CES, we went hands on with a new crop of ultra-premium custom-design GeForce RTX 5090 graphics cards that launched in quick succession of each other this year, exactly 1 year following the RTX 5090's original launch. Earlier today, we also held the Inno3D iChill RTX 5090 Frostbite PRO, another such recently announced premium RTX 5090 custom-design. The GIGABYTE RTX 5090 AORUS Infinity and ASUS RTX 5090 ProArt stand out as being the first custom design implementations of NVIDIA's Dual Flow-Through cooler design that it introduced with the RTX 5090 Founders Edition graphics card, the company's de facto reference design.

This design involves placing the main PCB of the card with the GPU, memory, and VRM, as a separate, centrally located component, with heat drawn from these hot components projecting along the length of the card, and fans located at both ends, push air through the cooler and out of the backplate, through cutouts. The PCB relies on additional breakout PCBs for the PCI-Express gold fingers, and the display I/O. GIGABYTE's design sees two large 120 mm fans pump air through the heatsink, with some of it being guided through the central region of the cooler. GIGABYTE has used a similar two-tone color scheme as NVIDIA Founders Edition. We can't wait to get our hands on this card to see how the cooler fares against rival custom designs.