Chieftec has launched two compact CPU coolers, the CAC-S90PWM-T120 tower cooler and the CAC-S92PWM-LP45 low-profile model. Both were first previewed at Computex 2026, as we reported earlier. They follow the recent release of the taller CAC-S120PWM-T150 tower cooler, which stands 148 mm tall and features an all-black matte finish. The CAC-S90PWM-T120 measures 80 x 92 x 117 mm and uses four 6 mm heat pipes with an aluminium fin stack. Do not let yourself be fooled by the T120 suffix into thinking it uses a 120 mm fan. It instead uses a smaller 90 mm PWM model running at 800-2,400 RPM, with 40.48 CFM, 2.73 mm H₂O static pressure, and a noise level of 29.79 dBA.

For even more compact systems, the low-profile CAC-S92PWM-LP45 measures 110.8 x 93 x 45 mm. This model has five 6 mm heat pipes and a slim 92 mm x 92 mm x 15 mm PWM fan with 11 blades. The fan runs at 2,300 RPM, delivering up to 36 CFM of airflow, 3.2 mm H₂O of static pressure and a 38 dBA noise level. Both coolers have an all-black finish, support Intel and AMD CPU platforms and come with a 24-month warranty. Chieftec has not announced pricing or exact retail availability. More pictures and full specifications follow.

Following on its launch of the Low Profile 3.0 switch design, which has subsequently made appearances in mechanical keyboards from brands like NuPhy and Chilkey, Gateron has officially launched the latest version of its Low Profile 3.0 switches. The Gateron Low Profile Silent 3.0 Black switch is a linear switch designed with noise-sensitive users and professional environments in mind. As is the case with many other silent switch designs, the Black variant uses silicone o-rings on stem components to silence and cushion the bottom- and top-out sounds. Currently, the Gateron LP 3.0 Black switches are available from Gateron directly at $14 for 35 switches or $44 for 110 switches.

Unlike many other silent switch designs, the Black Low Profile 3.0 switches aren't limited by their o-rings, and they feature the same 1.7 mm actuation distance and 3.4 mm total travel as their non-silent counterparts. The Black switches are the heaviest in Gateron's silent 3.0 switch line-up, coming in at 50 gf (±15 gf). The switches have a full POM stem with a nylon bottom housing and clear PC top housing, and they are factory lubricated for smooth keystrokes. The clear top housing also means that keyboard backlighting should still be visible through the switch.

We recently covered a low-profile GeForce RTX 3060 that was spotted in a Bilibili video from China. Now, a very similar single-slot GeForce RTX 3060 with no external power connector is available to buy at a major retailer. The SRhonyra RTX 3060 Low Profile showed up on Newegg for $495.59, and it's built to run entirely off the PCIe x16 slot's own power budget. It keeps the full 12 GB of GDDR6 and the GA106 die, but drops the 6-pin and 8-pin connectors a standard RTX 3060 needs to hit its 170 W TDP. Newegg lists a 70 W TDP for this card, which is just under the 75 W that the PCIe slot can provide by itself.

It features a single-slot blower cooler, and just one HDMI 2.1 and one DisplayPort 1.4a output on the card. Similar to the Bilibili card, this one also required shunt-modding the power-sensing circuit, since the 70 W TDP is below the 100 W floor the RTX 3060 can normally reach through undervolting alone. Although we don't have any performance figures for this particular card, we do have a reference point. Testing on a similar card showed the clocks struggling to reach 900 MHz against a rated 1,777 MHz boost, with 3DMark Time Spy scores around half of a normal RTX 3060 and even behind a GTX 1060.

Someone in China has taken the GeForce RTX 3060 and stripped it down to run entirely off the PCIe slot, with no 6-pin or 8-pin connector in sight. A Bilibili creator going by WestmereX shared the card, first spotted by UNIKO's Hardware, showing a single-slot, low-profile design about the size of a smartphone, with just one HDMI and one DisplayPort output. The card uses a blower-style cooler with a single fan that's pushing hot air out the back. The shroud itself is a thin metal sheet handling all the heat dissipation, with no fin stack, no backplate, and only a basic heatsink in the middle.

The PCIe slot tops out at 75 W, well under the RTX 3060's stock 170 W TDP, so apparently getting there required a shunt mod to fool the card's power-sensing circuit into accepting the lower limit. The results aren't pretty at all. Clock speeds barely creep past 900 MHz despite a rated 1,777 MHz boost, and the card posted just 4,821 points in 3DMark Time Spy. That's well behind the roughly 9,000 a standard RTX 3060 manages, and even below older cards like the GTX 1060 and RX 580.

Following the recent launch of the Keychron K4 Ultra and K10 Ultra, the accessory maker has officially launched the new K5 Ultra 8K, a low-profile wireless mechanical keyboard with a full 100% layout and sleek cherry wood accents. The K5 Ultra is the latest version of the low-profile K Ultra-series, which means it uses the same ZMK firmware and has the same 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth 5.2 wireless connectivity as the previously announced K3 Ultra had. The K5 Ultra has launched with an MSRP of $114.99, and is available in black on the Keychron online store or on Amazon. The K5 Ultra is also capable of refresh rates of up to 8 kHz over both the wired USB Type-C connection and the 2.4 GHz connection. Wireless connectivity is powered by a 2,400 mAh battery, and Keychron cites 370 hours of use from a single charge with the backlighting disabled and the keyboard running at an 8 kHz polling rate.

The Keychron K5 Ultra uses a proper full-size layout and includes both a programmable knob above the backspace key and a macro row above the num pad. The K5 Ultra is available with Keychron's relatively new Milk POM low-profile switches—which follow the Gateron Low-Profile 2.0 pin layout—in three switch flavors. Milk POM Reds are linear with a 45 gf actuation force, while the Milk POM Browns are tactile with a 50 gf actuation force, and the Milk POM Banana switches are a strong tactile switch with 57 gf actuation force. All three switches have 3.1 mm of total travel, but the Reds have 1.3 mm of pre-travel, while the two tactile varieties have 1.7 mm pre-travel. The K5 Ultra measures in at 436.6 x 128.29 mm and has a 15.55 mm front height. It also features two-stage flip-out feet for different typing angles.

Cherry Xtrfy has expanded its premium portfolio with the K63W Pro Compact Ultra-Wideband. It is the first gaming keyboard to combine Ultra-Wideband technology with a wireless polling rate of 8000 Hz, alongside a low-profile gasket-mounted construction. The package is completed by CHERRY MX Low Profile 2.0 switches, a new esports-oriented 70% layout, and a 6000 mAh battery for long wireless gaming sessions.

The K63W Pro Compact was unveiled at Computex 2026 in Taipei, where it featured on several "Best of Computex" lists from various media outlets. The keyboard is aimed at experienced gamers looking for a fast, reliable wireless solution with a high-quality typing feel. The K63W Pro Compact is the first gaming keyboard from Cherry Xtrfy to feature Ultra-Wideband connectivity. This technology transmits data via short pulses across a broad frequency spectrum and operates within its own frequency range. As a result, interference from other wireless devices is significantly reduced, and the connection remains stable even in congested wireless environments.

Skipping the overly complex designs seen elsewhere at Computex 2026, the Chieftec booth showcased practical chassis designs, cooling solutions and power supplies for both consumer and professional segments. The CX is a microATX chassis featuring a magnetic easy-release front panel, removable top panel, support for up to 360 mm radiators, graphics cards up to 390 mm long, and extensive fan mounting options including triple 140 mm bottom intake support. The Vista Max and Vista Max White target mainstream gaming ATX builds with four pre-installed 140 mm ARGB fans, dual power buttons, and support for graphics cards up to 420 mm in length.

On the cooling side, Chieftec showcased the Iceberg Pro AIO liquid coolers featuring a 360 mm radiator, snap-on interlocking ARGB fans operating between 500 and 2200 RPM, airflow rated at 64.72 CFM, and an integrated centrifugal fan designed to provide additional airflow over motherboard VRMs, memory modules, and M.2 SSDs.

Keychron recently launched the K3 Ultra and K3 HE wireless, low-profile mechanical and TMR keyboards on Kickstarter, both featuring the same plastic, metal, and wood construction and slated for a full launch around June. However, if you're looking to get in on the low-profile action and don't mind losing some of the specialty features of the K3 HE and Ultra, Keychron has just announced the K3 Max SE, a new QMK-powered keyboard that features a nearly identical design to the K3 Ultra. Unlike the K3 Ultra and HE, the K3 Max SE is available as of the time of writing for a relatively affordable $104.99 on the Keychron store, which is $5 cheaper than the pre-order price of the K3 Ultra and $15 cheaper than the HE.

Obviously, the K3 Max SE doesn't have the same analog input features as the K3 HE, but it is nearly identical to the K3 Ultra but for one small distinction—the battery life and firmware. The K3 Max SE is a traditional QMK keyboard, like Keychron's traditional Max keyboards have long been, while the K3 Ultra is part of Keychron's move to ZMK firmware, which is known to be significantly more efficient than QMK. The end result is that, while the K3 Ultra and K3 Max SE have the same battery capacity of 1,550 mAh, the K3 Ultra is rated for 550 hours on a charge, and the K3 Max SE is only rated for 120 hours. The other measurable difference between the two is that the K3 Ultra has 8 kHz polling, where the K3 Max SE tops out at 1 kHz—not that this is particularly important on a mechanical keyboard, anyway.

CannonKeys has just announced upcoming availability of a new low-profile keycap profile for custom keyboard enthusiasts. The PFF profile—Penguin Flat Foot—designed by prolific designer, Matt3o and commercialized by CannonKeys, and manufactured by Keyreative, is, for all intents and purposes, a low-profile spin on the previously released PBS (Penguin Belly Slide) profile. Much like PBS, PFF prioritizes ergonomics, although, as Matt3o explains in his blog about the new profile, he opted to redesign the keycaps in order to work within the space constraints of low-profile switches.

The design itself features cylindrical front and back edges—like Cherry keycaps—with a spherical scoop on the top—like SA or Keychron's KSA profile—which will likely result in a more distinctive separation between each key than typical cylindrical keycaps. Like PBS, PFF is universal height, which allows a great degree of freedom for those who enjoy custom keyboard layouts, like Dvorak, Workman, and Colemak. Matt3o showed off PFF with the Aperture Priority design, which previously showed up on PBS and on the Bullet Train keyboard, but the only PFF sets currently available on CannonKeys are WoB (white on black) and Verdant Retro. Both keycap sets have 1.5 mm wall thicknesses and dye-sublimated printing. The stems on the available kits are MX-style, meaning they will be compatible with Gateron Low-Profile and Kailh Low Profile Choc V1 switches. Pricing has not yet been announced for either PFF keycap set, but the creator notes that they will be cheaper than PBS, which retail for anywhere between $40 and $80, depending on the set and size.

The ROCm 7.2.0 feature set was reportedly unveiled and detailed by AMD staffers during CES 2026. Two weeks later, this updated version of Team Red's open-source software platform has become available to the public. When perusing fresh patch notes, Phoronix's Michael Larabel noticed that official support of two new-ish RDNA 4 graphics card products had been added. Documentation listed the consumer-grade Radeon RX 9060 XT LP 16 GB model, and workstation-class Radeon AI PRO 9600D 32 GB design. AMD's Navi 44 GPU-based "low-power" card design—likely aimed at SFF PC enthusiasts—is the more mysterious item out of the ROCm 7.2-supported duo. An oddly under-the-rader introduction occurred mid-way through December.

Weeks later, the TechPowerUp ground team examined a Vastarmor-made low profile prototype at the Minisforum booth in Las Vegas. Online speculation points to a possible region exclusive release—Team Red and involved AIBs could be preparing Radeon RX 9060 XT LP cards for the Chinese PC hardware market. Similarly, AMD's Radeon AI PRO R9600D model was unveiled last month, in passively-cooled reference design form. Days later, the usual set of board partners started to showcase their own interpretations of Team Red's Navi 48 XLW GPU-based workstation and server solution. The inclusion of both models in the latest ROCm update could hint at near future product launches.

CannonKeys is no stranger to peculiar mechanical keyboards, like the cutesy bento-themed Minimi40 we covered previously, and one of the company's upcoming releases stays true to that enthusiast nature. The Bullet Train is another small form factor keyboard, this time opting for a low-profile design and what has become known as the V4N4G0N layout—effectively a 40% layout with half a num row, 1-6, along the top left edge of the keyboard. The Bullet Train is designed to be a compact portable keyboard in a 40% form factor with enthusiast touches and a layout that works for gaming, hence the odd combination of a low-profile design with a num row and an aluminium case. The default plate will be FR4, allegedly for wireless signal integrity, but there will be optional aluminium and PC plates when extras become available.

The Bullet Train will support both wired and wireless connectivity, although the wireless protocol has not yet been confirmed. Given CannonKeys's affinity for ZMK firmware, it seems likely that the Bullet Train will be limited to Bluetooth for wireless. A wired-only version will also be available with QMK firmware, and both versions will support hot-swap switches and compatibility with Gateron KS-33 (low-profile V2) switches. One of the more interesting aspects of the keyboard is its 0° typing angle, but the split space bar with a 1.25 u middle key is also an unorthodox choice, although almost a necessity for a 40% layout. It will be available in black, dark green, lilac, pink, and silver color options, all off which will be anodized finishes. The Bullet Train will launch as a group buy on February 5, with a starting price of $170 for the wired hot-swap version and $200 for the wireless keyboard. The keyboard will be sold as a DIY kit, meaning users will have to supply both the keycaps and switches, although CannonKeys often offers discounted bundle deals on compatible keycaps and switches when launching keyboards.

Vastarmor, a Chinese graphics card specialist, has showcased an intriguingly compact custom Radeon RX 9060 XT design at this week's CES trade event. The TechPowerUp team stumbled upon this fairly unique demo unit—at least for AMD's dGPU RDNA 4 generation—when perusing the Minisforum booth. Concrete details were not available at the time of writing, but TPU staffers will endeavor to extract more information from Vastarmor representatives in the near future. On initial inspection, the slimline two-slot card seems to be a prototype/early sample—given the unfinished nature of its backplate; as evidenced by incomplete/cut-off AMD Radeon branding.

Normally, Vastarmor's triple-fan cooling solutions have been deployed on more potent and larger hardware, but their CES 2026 product showcase focuses on dinky shroud and PCB designs. ASUS and Gigabyte have tended to release similarly proportioned low profile triple-fan cards, albeit with NVIDIA GPU tech under the hood. Team Red introduced its reference Radeon RX 9060 XT LP 16 GB SKU mid-way through December, with reports pointing out that this twin-fan model could be reserved for the Chinese market. Specifications mention a slightly reduced TDP rating, when compared to the standard Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB—140 W instead of 160 W. It is likely that Vastarmor engineers have used AMD's Navi 44 GPU-based LP reference model as a springboard for their own customized solution.

Razer, the leading global lifestyle brand for gamers, today unveiled the Razer BlackWidow V4 Low-profile HyperSpeed and Razer BlackWidow V4 Low-profile Tenkeyless HyperSpeed, its most advanced low-profile gaming keyboards to-date. These new additions to the award-winning BlackWidow line bring cutting-edge performance and refined ergonomics to a slimmer, more streamlined form factor.

Designed for immersive gameplay and precision control, both models feature Razer HyperSpeed Wireless technology, dedicated macro buttons and controls, and for the first time, Razer Low-profile Mechanical Switches. The result is quick and precise actuation, satisfying keystrokes, and a streamlined silhouette that fits seamlessly into any setup.

ASUS today launched its NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 graphics card series. The series consists of four models, the RTX 5050 Prime, RTX 5050 Prime OC Edition, RTX 5050 DUAL, and RTX 5050 DUAL OC Edition. The RTX 5050 Prime/OC is the more premium of the lot, with a large size of 26.8 cm length, 12 cm height, and 2.5-slot (50 mm) thickness. It uses an aluminium fin-stack heatsink that's ventilated by a trio of 70 mm dual ball-bearing Axial-Tech fans. It also offers dual-BIOS. The default BIOS runs the card at 2572 MHz boost, while the OC BIOS runs it at 2602 MHz. The RTX 5050 Prime OC Edition is a slight step up, with its default BIOS running the card at 2677 MHz boost, and its OC BIOS at 2707 MHz—probably the highest we've seen for an RTX 5050 out of the box.

The ASUS RTX 5050 DUAL/OC series features a more simple and compact board design measuring 20.3 cm in length, 12 cm height, and 2-slot (40 mm) thickness. The RTX 5050 DUAL could be priced close, if not at, the NVIDIA MSRP. The card uses the same PCB as the Prime series, and offers dual-BIOS. The base RTX 5050 DUAL offers 2572 MHz boost with its default BIOS, and 2602 MHz boost with its OC BIOS. Meanwhile, the RTX 5050 DUAL OC Edition offers 2647 MHz with its default BIOS, and 2677 MHz with its OC BIOS. Although not announced, we expect ASUS to come up with an RTX 5050-based Low Profile (half height) graphics card (pictured below), based on a similar board design to its RTX 5060 LP.

Alongside everyone else, Gigabyte Launched three graphics cards based on the GeForce RTX 5050 GPU today, with the GeForce RTX 5050 GAMING OC 8G topping the line-up, followed by the GeForce RTX 5050 WINDFORCE OC 8G and the GeForce RTX 5050 OC Low Profile 8G. The Gaming OC comes with a larger heatsink and three fans, as well as a gimmicky sliding side plate that reveals the "game on" slogan on the card. The Windforce OC gets to make do with a smaller heatsink and two fans, although both cards are equipped with Gigabyte's hawk fans, Both cards also sport 8 GB of 20 Gbps GDDR6 memory and a pair of DP 2.1b and HDMI 2.1b outputs, as well as a single 8-pin power connector.

The OC Low Profile on the other hand is quite a different beast, largely due to its low-profile design and although it sports the same memory as the larger cards, it only gets one DP 2.1b output, as the second DP output is of the older 1.4b flavour, which is most likely related to it not being mounted straight to the PCB, but there's also a pair of HDMI 2.1b ports on this card. The card obviously has a smaller heatsink, but Gigabyte has still kitted it out with a copper contact plate for the GPU and a copper heatpipe. The smaller fans are said to be lubed with a graphene nano lubricant that is meant to extend the fan life by 2.1 times. The card also sports an 8-pin power connector and Gigabyte supplies a low-profile bracket.

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

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

With the new CHERRY KC 500 MX LP series, CHERRY is launching two slim mechanical keyboards developed specifically to meet the high demands of power users. Whether for office professionals who type extensively or for developers, programmers, and gamers, mechanical switches offer a highly valued typing experience.

As the first models ever to feature the new CHERRY MX Low Profile 2.0 switches, these keyboards stand out with their optimized tactile feedback, improved acoustics, and exceptional durability. The CHERRY KC 500 MX LP is available in both a classic full-size version and a compact tenkeyless (TKL) format - combining cutting-edge technology with elegant design and maximum comfort.

GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY Co. Ltd, a leading manufacturer of premium gaming hardware, today launched the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti (16 GB and 8 GB variants) and RTX 5060 series graphics cards powered by NVIDIA Blackwell architecture. The RTX 5060 Ti and RTX 5060 are relatively mid-range products that focus on 2k and 1080p gameplay, and cater to the needs of gamers, creators, and light AI developers for daily use. GIGABYTE offers a variety of air-cooled graphics cards, allowing users to choose the best option. Depending on the model, AORUS ELITE, GAMING, AERO, EAGLE, EAGLE ICE, WINDFORCE, and low-profile graphics cards support either the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti series or RTX 5060 GPUs.

GIGABYTE has upgraded the WINDFORCE cooling system for the new generation, balancing performance and thermal efficiency. The new Hawk Fan design minimizes turbulence and noise, achieving up to a 53.6% increase in air pressure and a 12.5% boost in air volume while keeping the lower acoustics. To enhance cooling efficiency, server-grade thermal conductive gel is applied to critical components such as VRAM and MOSFETs. This highly deformable, non-fluid gel ensures optimal contact even on uneven surfaces and remains resistant to deformation caused by transport or prolonged use. Paired with advanced thermal solutions—including an optimal heatsink with a copper plate for direct GPU contact, and composite copper heat-pipes—these graphics cards deliver exceptional cooling performance and whisper-quiet operation, even under intensive workloads.

Advantech, a global leader in industrial and embedded computing, today announced the launch of seven new server platforms built on Intel Xeon 6 processors, optimized for industrial, transportation and communications applications. Designed to meet the increasing demands of complex AI storage and networking workloads, these innovative edge servers and network appliances provide superior performance, reliability, and scalability for system integrators, solutions, and service provider customers.

Intel Xeon 6 - Exceptional Performance for the Widest Range of Workloads
Intel Xeon 6 processors feature advanced performance and efficiency cores, delivering up to 86 cores per CPU, DDR5 memory support with speeds up to 6400 MT/s, and PCIe Gen 5 lanes for high-speed connectivity. Designed to optimize both compute-intensive and scale-out workloads, these processors ensure seamless integration across a wide array of applications.

ENDORFY is expanding its product portfolio with two low-profile microphone arms: ENDORFY Broadcast Low Profile Boom Arm and ENDORFY Broadcast Low Profile RGB Boom Arm. Designed with professionals and tech enthusiasts in mind, they combine functional design, aesthetic looks and solid workmanship making it a perfect combo for content creators, gamers, streamers, podcasters and remote employees.

Comfort and Broad Compatibility
Both microphone arms provide functionality and comfort of use. Their simple, yet solid construction saves valuable space when placed on a desk or table, ensuring the stability of mounted equipment. To simplify content creation and framing, the ENDORFY Broadcast Low Profile Boom Arm and the ENDORFY Broadcast Low Profile RGB Boom Arm can be locked in almost any position - including the space right below a monitor.

At CES 2025, CHERRY XTRFY showcased a wide range of products, including the MX 8.3 TKL Wireless and MX 10.1 Wireless keyboards, the H3 Wireless headset, and the GP6 and GP7 mousepads. In the office segment, CHERRY unveiled its first hot-swappable mechanical keyboard, the KW 300 MX, along with the low-profile KC 500 MX LP series and the wireless KW 550 MX LP. The H3 Wireless headset launches in early 2025, with other products following in the second quarter.

CHERRY XTRFY, founded in 1953, is a company with a long and impressive history in the industry, known to many as synonymous with high-end mechanical keyboard switches and peripherals such as keyboards, mice, and headsets designed for passionate gamers, e-sports players, and office environments. Now, let's take a closer look at their latest products showcased at CES 2025.

ARCTIC's versatile fan range is designed to offer the right solution for every application. When millimeters count, the new P8 Slim PWM PST offers compact cooling in an ultra-flat format. With a height of only 15 mm, the P8 Slim PWM PST fits into even the tightest PC builds. Compared to standard 25 mm models, it allows for space-saving installation and is ideal for small cases and the entire range of Small Form Factor (SFF) devices.

Despite its small dimensions, the P8 Slim PWM PST delivers a powerful airflow and high static pressure with a maximum of 3000 rpm. The PWM control ensures quiet operation while maintaining optimal cooling performance. An additional connection allows more fans to be connected for coordinated performance.

Today, Logitech G, a brand of Logitech and leading innovator of gaming technologies and gear, announced the G515 LIGHTSPEED TKL Wireless Gaming Keyboard, a keyboard that offers advanced technologies and high-performance features in a low-profile, modern design. Low-profile keyboards provide a cleaner, more aesthetically pleasing look and deliver a high-performance typing experience. The G515 enables a more efficient and comfortable typing experience by combining low-profile switches with a slimmer design.

"With the iconic G915 gaming keyboard, Logitech G delivered a first-of-its-kind low-profile keyboard renowned for its exceptional quality, top-tier performance, and premium design features. With the G515 low-profile design, we have pushed the boundaries even further," said Arnaud Perret-Gentil, Head of PC Gaming, Logitech G. "With the G515, we've maintained the sleek design while also including our latest technology innovations, such as LIGHTSPEED, LIGHTSYNC, and KEYCONTROL, to give gamers an advanced and high-performance gaming keyboard experience."

ASRock expanded its entry level graphics card lineup with a new low-profile Radeon RX 6400 graphics card. Such a card had been missing in ASRock's lineup, as its only RX 6400 product had been the full-height RX 6400 Challenger, a product design it shared with the RX 6500 XT Challenger OC. This new RX 6400 Low Profile card isn't just half-height (low-profile), but also single-slot, and relies entirely on the PCIe slot for power.

The card's design involves a simple extruded aluminium heatsink ventilated by a 40 mm fan, with the interesting inclusion of idle fan-stop (something other low-profile cards in this segment tend to lack). The card is 150 mm long, and 68.9 mm tall. Out of the box, it comes with the low-profile bracket installed, but a full height bracket is included in the package. Based on the 6 nm "Navi 24" silicon, the RX 6400 is configured 768 stream processors across 12 compute units, and 4 GB of GDDR6 memory across a 64-bit wide memory interface. The company didn't announce pricing.

Noctua today introduced its new NH-L12Sx77 low-profile CPU cooler for compact, powerful yet quiet Small Form Factor systems. The NH-L12Sx77 is a slightly taller variant of the award-winning NH-L12S, offering improved cooling performance as well as enhanced motherboard and RAM compatibility. "Our NH-L12S is a popular choice for compact builds in cases like the Fractal Design Terra or Louqe RAW S1, but due to its height of only 70 mm, RAM compatibility and clearance for tall motherboard components are limited. At the same time, many of these cases offer a bit of extra space", explains Roland Mossig (Noctua CEO). "This is where the new NH-L12Sx77 steps in: It makes use of that extra space in order to provide enhanced compatibility and even better cooling performance, which comes in handy when building powerful gaming or productivity setups."

With 6 instead of 4 heatpipes, the NH-L12Sx77 offers significantly more headroom for higher heat-loads compared to the original NH-L12S. As such, it is ideal for getting the most out of today's high-end CPUs in compact cases where their aggressive turboboost modes are especially challenging to handle. The NH-L12Sx77 not only improves performance but also motherboard and RAM compatibility versus the original NH-L12S: Due to the x77 version's taller construction, clearance for RAM modules as well as motherboard heatsinks and shrouds could be increased significantly, which makes the cooler an easy fit in most configurations.