ASRock has posted vBIOS updates for ten of its Radeon RX 7000 series graphics cards, joining Sapphire and GIGABYTE. The new firmware, version 1.0.5, went up on ASRock's support pages on October 29 and covers the RX 7600 XT Challenger and Steel Legend, RX 7700 XT Challenger, RX 7800 XT Challenger and Steel Legend, RX 7900 XT Phantom Gaming (including the White version), and the RX 7900 XTX Phantom Gaming and Taichi, along with the Taichi White. The files are flashed through ASRock's ASRVBFlash tool on Windows. Owners of these ASRock cards are advised to check the vBIOS section of their specific model's support page before flashing.

ASRock doesn't say what the update actually changes, as the description field only lists the flash utility version. However, the timing points to the same RDNA 3 security fix that Sapphire began offering in early October. GIGABYTE later tied its own files to the AMD-SN-6023 identifier, and AMD confirmed the updates address potential security vulnerabilities, adding that it has no reports of them being exploited. AMD still hasn't published the bulletin itself, so the details remain unknown. Interestingly, ASRock's own download page still carries its standard warning that it does not recommend updating the vBIOS if the card is already running normally, which reads a little odd next to AMD's advice to update as soon as firmware is available.

Following on the launch of the ATK Blazing Sky Phantom, ATK has officially launched the Dragonfly A9 Ultimate+, a new wireless gaming mouse that combines flagship internals with convenient wireless charging capabilities. The A9 Ultimate+ uses the same symmetrical shape as previous Dragonfly A9 mice, measuring in at 125 × 63.5 × 40 mm, and featuring accommodations like curved side walls for better grip and an "all-new Nano coating." The mouse will weigh in at a claimed 55 g ±3 g, with the final weight depending on whether or not buyers use the included dot skates of the conventional feet instead.

The headline feature of the A9 Ultimate+ mouse is its magnetic charging dock that adds convenience to the wireless mouse experience. While ATK claims that the 500 mAh battery should deliver up to 350 hours on a single charge (at 1 kHz polling), the wireless dock that comes with the A9 Ultimate+ also doubles as a magnetic charging station. The Dragonfly A9 Ultimate+ is powered by a PixArt PAW 3955 Master sensor and Nordic 54L-series MCU, and it will have ATK's own SwiftLight optical switches, which should reduce latency and make the switches more durable. ATK claims click latency on the Dragonfly A9 Ultimate to be as low as 0.181 ms in 8 kHz polling mode. The ATK Dragonfly A9 Ultimate+ Magnetic Charging Edition is currently available for $69.98 on ATK's online store during a 10-day launch discount, and the official MSRP is $94.98.

ATK has officially launched the Blazing Sky Phantom, a new wireless, carbon fiber composite gaming mouse that is promises a lightweight shell, flagship internals, and a reasonable price—at least compared to big gaming brands, like Razer and Logitech. ATK claims that the Blazing Sky Phantom weighs in at 44 g, although it has had to use honeycomb cutouts on the back of the shell in order to achieve this weight. The Blazing Sky Phantom is available on ATK's website for $99.98 during its pre-order period, after which it will increase to $119.98. Unlike most other carbon fiber mice, the Phantom is available in four different colors: Eon (Black) Prime (White), Verge (Blue), and Dune (Sand).

The mouse shape is the typical symmetrical shape reminiscent of something like a Razer Viper V4 Pro, but with a few notable changes. For starters, the ATK is notably smaller, measuring in at 119.7 × 62.5 × 37.3 mm, compared to the V4 Pro's 127.1 × 63.9 × 39.9 mm, and potentially making it a better fit for a variety of grip types. It also has an updated Nano coating, which is meant to give gamers better grip during tense moments. The side buttons on the ATK Blazing Sky Phantom also appear to be located further forward compared to the Razer. Internally, the ATK Blazing Sky Phantom features the new PixArt PAW 3955 Master sensor combined with a Nordic 54LM20 MCU, giving it an 8 kHz polling rate in both wired and 2.4 GHz modes and a peak sensitivity of 50,000 DPI. The brand claims that the mouse has a 0.174 ms of latency, although it's never specified whether this is motion latency or click latency.

ASRock, the global leading manufacturer of motherboards, graphics cards, mini PCs, gaming monitors, power supply units, and AIO liquid coolers, today officially announced the launch of its latest gaming monitor, the PG27QFW2A, featuring a combination of 400 Hz ultra-high refresh rate and a 2K QHD IPS panel. Designed to strike an optimal balance between speed and visual fidelity, it delivers a distinct experience beyond conventional gaming displays.

In the high refresh rate segment, many monitors continue to rely on TN panels. By adopting Fast IPS technology, the PG27QFW2A maintains 400 Hz fluidity while delivering accurate color reproduction and wide viewing angles, ensuring consistent and clear visuals even during fast-paced gameplay.

ASRock, the global leading manufacturer of motherboards, graphics cards, mini PCs, gaming monitors, power supply units and AIOs, today announced the launch of its latest Phantom Gaming monitors: PG27FFS2E, PG27FFS2E-W, and PG27FFS1A. These 27-inch FHD displays feature a 240 Hz refresh rate and 1 ms response time, delivering a smooth and responsive gaming experience. The PG27FFS2E-W introduces a stylish white design, adding a fresh and modern touch to desktop setups, while the PG27FFS2E and PG27FFS1A retain a classic black finish, offering a balance of performance and personal style.

Sleek Four-Side Slim Bezel Design for an Immersive Viewing Experience
The entire lineup features a four-side slim bezel design combined with a clean and minimalist aesthetic, creating a more seamless and expansive visual experience. Whether used in multi-monitor setups or everyday use, the displays blend effortlessly into a variety of desktop environments, delivering both gaming performance and modern style.

More than just a way to type, the KiiBOOM Phantom98 Lite is an upgrade for users' entire desktop experience. With its considered layout, keycaps design, premium typing feel, and seamless multi-device flow, this keyboard transforms everyday input into a daily joy, becoming the natural centerpiece of the workspace.

Thoughtful Colorways and Details
The Phantom98 Lite continues KiiBOOM's commitment to aesthetics, debuting with three themed colorways: Green Rainy Frog, Foggy Translucent, and Pink. Each curated color combination is designed to evoke a distinct atmosphere. Beyond the colorway, the textural contrast between the UV-glazed case and the PBT dye-sublimated keycaps adds depth to both the look and feel. Practicality is equally prioritized, with the magnetic nameplate discreetly storing the 2.4G receiver, ensuring style and function live in perfect harmony.

ASRock, the global leading manufacturer of motherboards, graphics cards, mini PCs, power supplies, and gaming monitors, today officially unveiled its complete next-generation AIO liquid cooling lineup, marking a major step forward in the company's evolution into a comprehensive PC hardware solutions provider. Building on decades of proven engineering expertise in motherboards and graphics cards, ASRock now extends its design philosophy and thermal know-how into a full-spectrum AIO liquid cooler portfolio designed to support extreme enthusiast systems, professional workstations, gaming rigs, and mainstream PC builds alike.

Spanning the flagship Taichi series, professional-grade WS series, hardcore gaming-dedicated Phantom Gaming series, the durable Steel Legend series, and the mainstream-focused Challenger and Pro series, each lineup is purpose-built for its intended audience while remaining unified by ASRock's core DNA of performance, stability, and long-term reliability.

ASRock, a global leader in motherboards, graphics cards, gaming monitors, small form factor PCs, power supply units, and AIO liquid coolers, is set to impress tech enthusiasts worldwide at CES 2026 with its latest product lineup innovations. This year, ASRock will unveil an expanded lineup featuring cutting-edge motherboards, graphics cards, gaming monitors, compact systems, power supply series, and the debut of its all-in-one (AIO) liquid cooler solution.

This comprehensive product showcase highlights ASRock's continuous commitment to high performance and precision engineering. By combining innovative technology, reliable quality, and industry-leading design aesthetics, ASRock continues to shape the future of PC hardware, driving the industry forward with innovation that leads the flow.

ASRock announced a right-angled 12V-2×6 cable designed to make tight builds neater and to avoid stressing the cable bend radius. The lead is 700 mm long, sleeved in black, and finished with ASRock Classic Green tips so you can quickly check insertion. It meets ATX 3.1 and PCIe 5.1 standards, utilizes 16 AWG conductors, is rated for up to 600 W, and is designed for systems with power supplies of 750 W or greater. ASRock bundles stickers for Taichi, Phantom Gaming, and Steel Legend builds and offers a two-year warranty. The cable also features a built-in NTC temperature sensor that detects rising temperatures by measuring resistance changes, enabling over-temperature protection when used with compatible Taichi and Phantom Gaming PSUs. ASRock reminds users to follow their GPU maker's power recommendations, to fully seat connectors until they click, and to avoid bending or stressing the cable near the plug. Priced at around $40 (5,980 yen including tax in Japan), it is definitely on the pricey side.

Persona5: The Phantom Xlaunched earlier this week as a free-to-play JRPG spin-off of Persona5 Royal, and within the first 48 hours of the game's launch it has already become the second most popular game in the Persona franchise, at least if the Steam numbers are anything to go by. According to SteamDB, which tracks concurrent player counts, Persona5: The Phantom X has already reached a peak concurrent player count of 41,622 players, which is over 6,000 higher than Persona 5 Royal, which launched in 2022. Persona5: The Phantom X also launched simultaneously on the Google Play Store, where it has already surpassed 500,000 downloads, and on the Apple App Store.

At the time of writing, the only Persona game that still maintains a higher all-time peak concurrent player count than Persona5: The Phantom X is Persona 3 Reload, which launched on Steam in January 2024 and almost immediately peaked at 45,002 concurrent players. Part of the reason for the success of The Phantom X is likely the free-to-play nature, and despite the solid player count, not everything about the launch is positive, with the current Steam review rating sitting at a rather mediocre 71% positive. Most of the negative reviews on the Steam Store page point to aggressive monetization and gacha mechanics, which are often perceived as predatory, although there are many reviews that still praise the game for not taking the gacha side too far and delivering a game that sticks to the JRPG roots of the Persona games. Persona5: The Phantom X features heavily stylized visuals typical of a Persona game, and turn-based spectacle combat, and the story follows a high school student who goes on nightly adventures to thwart villains and bring back order to the world.

Razer, the world's leading lifestyle brand for gamers, announced a milestone in its keyboard innovation journey with the launch of its first-ever barebones keyboard: Razer BlackWidow V4 75% Barebones.

This release marks a bold new direction for Razer, introducing a fully customizable keyboard chassis designed specifically for keyboard modders and DIY enthusiasts. Available in both Black and White, the BlackWidow V4 75% Barebones delivers a premium foundation for users who want to build their ideal keyboard - combining enthusiast-level acoustics, cutting-edge performance, and immersive lighting in a compact 75% layout.

ASRock has unveiled a full lineup of Z890 motherboards, led by the new Taichi series flagship models. This series offers a powerful mix of options for extreme enthusiasts, including the ASRock Z890 Taichi AQUA, Taichi OCF, Taichi, and Taichi Lite. Other ASRock Z890 motherboards include the gaming-focused Phantom Gaming series, featuring the Nova, Riptide, and Lightning models, as well as the popular Steel Legend, LiveMixer, and Pro series for mainstream users. The new Z890 motherboards support the latest Intel Core Ultra 200 series processors, offering more high-speed expansion such as PCI-Express 5.0 support for a graphics card, as well as M.2 SSD, and more importantly up to two Thunderbolt 4 ports for all Z890 motherboards.

The New Era of Taichi
The white-styled ASRock Z890 Taichi AQUA introduces a unique hybrid thermal design developed in collaboration with Alphacool, which combines air and water cooling for the VRM and M.2 block. The Z890 Taichi AQUA also features the first detachable M.2 water block for Gen-5 SSDs, simplifying and streamlining installation.

HexGaming, a leader in customizable game controllers, is setting a new standard for eSports performance with the release of the PHANTOM Gaming Pro Controller for PS5. Built for serious competitive gamers, the PHANTOM combines precision engineering with unparalleled customization, empowering players to dominate in any high-pressure gaming scenario.

Key Features Include:

• Well-Designed Controller Layout:
  The PHANTOM Controller boasts an ergonomic design that enhances the hands-on feeling, allowing for an outstanding gaming experience. Its integrated structure provides multiple solutions and ensures precise, quick button responses. Soft rubber grips reduce fatigue during long gaming sessions, letting players enjoy every moment of gameplay.

ASRock, the global leading manufacturer of motherboards, graphics cards, mini PCs, and gaming monitors, today launched the second wave of its 180 Hz gaming monitor series, signaling that 180 Hz refresh rate is just the beginning, not the end. The new models, PG27FFT1A and PG27FFT1B, feature 27-inch screens with FHD resolution, combining the power of 180 Hz high refresh rate with Fast IPS panel technology to create an unparalleled visual feast of extreme smoothness and vibrant colors.

Setting the Pace: Phantom Gaming's 180 Hz Refresh Rate Revolution
Phantom Gaming, ASRock's gaming brand, continues its pursuit of excellence, setting a new speed benchmark with the 180 Hz gaming monitor series. Compared to typical 144 Hz gaming monitors, models PG27FFT1A and PG27FFT1B are 25% faster, and their speed is 1.5 times that of entry-level 120 Hz gaming monitors, allowing Phantom gamers to fully indulge in a clear and smooth visual experience!

ASRock, a global leader in motherboards, graphics cards, gaming monitors, and small form factor PCs, is excited to announce its participation in the upcoming COMPUTEX Taipei 2024. AI has been a hot topic in the IT industry in recent years. ASRock keeps up with the trends, showcasing the latest AI solutions. In addition, creating an impressive gaming environment is one of ASRock's commitments for gamers. Visitors can explore the latest products and AI computing solutions firsthand and experience the gaming simulator at ASRock booth L0818.

Full Firepower Display of Next Gen Motherboard Platform
ASRock will also be revealing its full range of next generation Intel & AMD motherboards including the new line up of Taichi & Phantom Gaming Series, the robust Steel Legend, newly designed Livemixer and mainstream Pro series. The high end Taichi brand will receive its major repositioning and reorganized to be ASRock' s flagship series by merging with existing OC Formula & AQUA product line. Alongside the next gen Phantom Gaming series, the full array of Taichi AQUA, Taichi OCF, Taichi and Taichi Lite motherboards will also be revealed during Computex 2024!

ASRock, the leading global motherboard, graphics card, and mini PC manufacturer, today announced the ASRock Radeon RX 7900 XT Phantom Gaming White 20 GB OC. This graphics card is powered by the AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT GPU and built on 5 nm process. The new design pattern, featuring a white color scheme, is for enthusiasts seeking a white-themed PC. ASRock Radeon RX 7900 XT Phantom Gaming White 20 GB OC Graphics card has 84 compute units and boasts 5376 stream processors with a Boost Clock of up to 2450 MHz and a Game Clock of up to 2075 MHz. With 20 GB of GDDR6 high-speed memory clocked at 20 Gbps Effective and 80 MB of Infinity Cache, delivering 4K gaming at the highest settings.

ASRock Radeon RX 7900 XT Phantom Gaming White 20 GB OC graphics cards use the triple-fan Phantom Gaming 3X cooling system with the customized 100/100/100 mm Striped Ring Fans, Air Deflecting Fin, and Ultra-fit Heatpipe to provide superior cooling performance. ARGB LEDs that support Polychrome SYNC allow users to customize lighting effects, while the metal frame and backplate prevent the PCB from bending. The Super Alloy Graphics Card components provide stability for long-term operation. With its great performance and rich features, it can fully satisfy the needs of gamers.

ASRock has announced three new Phantom Gaming Z790 Series motherboards, the Z790 NOVA WiFi, Z790 Riptide WiFi and Z790 Lightning WiFi are ready for Intel 14th Generation Core processors. The launch of the new NOVA series reflects the most incredible burst of energy in the universe, such as supernovas and hypernovas. ASRock NOVA series motherboards embody this spirit to unleash immense power and unlock new levels of performance.

ASRock Phantom Gaming NOVA - New Flagship Gaming Concept
The ASRock Phantom Gaming Z790 NOVA WiFi is a new flagship gaming motherboard featuring a server-grade, low-loss 8-layer PCB with 2 oz copper, 20+1+1 Phase SPS Dr.MOS (90 Amp) VRMs and long-lasting 20K 105°C black capacitors that will truly unlock the full potential of any Intel chip. The optimized board layout maximizes potential DDR5 overclocking to speeds of 8000 MHz and more when paired with a premium DDR5 kit.

Now even more compatibility for Geforce RTX 40XX GPUs! Alphacool expands the range for active water cooling of Nvidia's Geforce RTX 4080 and 4090 graphics cards with the new and innovative Eisblock Aurora coolers.

Compared to the previous model of the cooler, several optimizations have been made, which perfectly dissipate the enormous waste heat of the new graphics card generation. The modified fin structure enables a very good water flow and increases the cooling surface at the same time. The modification of the jet plate with revised inflow engine furthermore perfects the distribution of the water on the cooling fins. The chrome plating of the copper base over the entire surface not only provides resistant protection against acids, scratches and damage, but also achieves a beautiful homogeneity and special shine.

More performance for GeForce RTX 4090! With the Eisblock Aurora, Alphacool presents new, innovative coolers for active water cooling of Gigabyte, ASUS, Palit as well as Gainward graphics cards. In order to dissipate the enormous waste heat of this graphics card generation as effectively as possible, numerous optimizations have been made to the water cooler compared to the previous models. The fin structure has been adapted and allows a very effective water flow while simultaneously increasing the cooling surface. The modified jet plate with improved inflow engine ensures optimum distribution of the water on the cooling fins.

The fully chrome-plated copper base is resistant to acids, scratches and damage. Additionally, the chrome plating provides homogeneity and shine that cannot be achieved by nickel plating. The illumination from the digitally addressable RGB LEDs is even better distributed throughout the cooler thanks to the chrome plating. The Aurora design of the GeForce RTX 40XX Eisblock Generation is visually quiet and sleek because only one O-ring runs around the entire cooler. Also, the design around the cooling fins and jetplate makes for a cleaner look.

As the leading brand in enthusiastic graphics market, Gainward proudly presents the brand new GeForce RTX 4090 and GeForce RTX 4080 Series video cards, powered by NVIDIA's next-gen Ada Lovelace GPU architecture. Powered by the new ultra-efficient NVIDIA Ada Lovelace architecture, the 3rd generation of RTX, GeForce RTX 40 Series graphics cards are beyond fast, giving gamers and creators a quantum leap in performance, neural rendering, and many more leading platform capabilities. This massive advancement in GPU technology is the gateway to the most immersive gaming experiences, incredible AI features and the fastest content creation workflows. These GPUs push state-of-the-art graphics into the future.

The GeForce RTX 40 Phantom dwells in absolute darkness, cultivating relentless forces and boldness within. Upon its shadow black portrait, the two lightning strips decorated on the cooler electrify the gamers with hardcore power to fight without fear. Upon its murk silhouette, a tint of ARGB on the side logo is the only symbol allowing you to notice The Night Baron's secret existence.

As the leading brand in enthusiastic graphics market, Gainward proudly presents the new Phantom series for NVIDIA GeForce RTX 30 products-Gainward GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Phantom. And, upgrading the original Gainward GeForce RTX 30 Phantom Series with the new Phantom cooler, the Gainward GeForce RTX 3090 Phantom+, Gainward GeForce RTX 3080 Phantom+ and Gainward GeForce RTX 3070 Phantom+ will also be released soon.

The new Phantom cooler follows the original elegant design philosophy but upgrades the thermal solution. Thanks to the whole new design, the new Phantom cooler offers up to 7 degree C better thermal performance as well as much lower noise level under heavy loaded gaming environment. With the ARGB lighting capability, it provides customized lighting effects to suit gamers' own style while gaming via Expertool utility. It also supports "ARGB SYNC" feature, which enables gamers to synchronize the lighting effect of the Phantom board with other ARGB-supported system devices by using a single cable included in the Gainward GeForce RTX 30 package.

GALAX on Thursday introduced the Hall of Fame (HOF) OC Lab Diamond and HOF OC Lab Phantom lines of enthusiast-segment memory. These kits are led by a DDR4-5000 memory kit with 19-26-26-46 timings. The company didn't put out voltages, but the DDR4-4800 + 19-22-22-46T variant in the same series pulls 1.5 V, so the DDR4-5000 kit is only expected to be equal or higher. Other high-voltage hits include DDR4-4600 18-26-26-42 @1.5 V; DDR4-4400 18-22-22-42 @1.50 V; and DDR4-4266 17-22-22-38 @1.50 V. The HOF OC Lab Diamond memory kits feature chunky aluminium heatspreaders with pearl-white finish and a gold-plated ornament.

The HOF OC Lab Phantom line is positioned a notch below the HOF OC Lab Diamond. It comes in enthusiast-segment memory frequencies of DDR4-4000 17-19-19-38 @1.45 V (19-25-25-25 @1.40 V); DDR4-3866 16-18-18-36 @1.40 V, and DDR4-3600 16-16-16-36 @1.35 V. These modules feature aluminium heatspreaders with an acrylic crown RGB diffuser. The aluminium heatspreader features diamond-cut edges. The company didn't reveal pricing of either kits. At this time only the Greater China regional division of GALAX released the two memory lines.

Model names of 55 motherboards based on the AMD B550 chipset were leaked to the web by momomo_us. In an unexpected surprise, it turns out that ASRock will have the largest lineup of motherboards, with 15 models. ASRock's lineup will be led by a premium Taichi model (already pictured), but will also include a Phantom Gaming Velocita model, besides Extreme4 and Steel Legend. MSI has the second largest lineup, with 14 models. There's a surprise here.

We earlier thought the MPG B550 Gaming Carbon will lead MSI's lineup, but it turns out that there will be a MEG B550 Unify model at the top. The rest of the lineup includes MPG Gaming Edge, MAG Tomahawk, MAG Mortar, and MAG Bazooka. GIGABYTE has the third largest lineup, with 12 models. The series is led by an AORUS Master model. There are several other AORUS Gaming SKUs based on this chipset - PRO, Elite, and their Mini-ITX variants. ASUS plans to bring 11 SKUs to the table, including four ROG Strix series boards that include Strix-E, Strix-F, and the Mini-ITX Strix-I. There are also three TUF Gaming SKUs, while the rest of the lineup is made up of the vanilla Prime series. Biostar has two models, and so does SOYO. AMD is expected to launch its B550 chipset in mid-June.

According to VideoCardz, ASRock has already listed Intel's upcoming lineup of motherboards in its Polychrome Sync software for controlling the RGB lighting of your motherboard. In the installed program files, ASRock displays several of the models that are a part of Intel's upcoming LGA1200-based Comet Lake-S 10th generation of CPUs. There are a total of nine Z490 motherboards and they are ASRock Z490 AQUA, Phantom Gaming 4, Phantom Gaming 4 SR, Phantom Gaming 6, Pro4, Steel Legend, Taichi, Z490M ITX AC, and Z490M Pro4.

When it comes to the cheaper, non-overclockable H470 chipset, there are two motherboards listed - H470 Steel Legend and H470M ITX AC. Additionally, perhaps one of the most interesting finds is the appearance of W480 chipset meant for workstation solutions. The motherboard using the new chipset is a model named W480 Creator, which should be a new addition to the consumer motherboard lineup.

he leading global motherboard, graphics card and mini PC manufacturer, ASRock, launches the Radeon RX 5500 XT Phantom Gaming D 8G OC graphics card - as the latest member of the ASRock Phantom Gaming series graphics card product line, equipped with AMD 's 2nd generation 7nm Radeon RX 5500 XT GPU, 8 GB 128-bit GDDR6 video memory, and support PCI Express 4.0 bus standard, as well as the new dual fan design with Phantom Gaming appearance, brilliant Polychrome SYNC lighting effect synchronization, and the stylish metal backplane. The advanced specifications and rich functions bring gamers an outstanding 1080p gaming experience.