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QNAP Introduces USB4 JBOD Series with up to 12 Bays for Desktop and Rackmount Deployment

QNAP Systems, Inc., a leading innovator in computing, networking, and storage solutions, today introduced industry-leading high-capacity JBOD expansion units featuring USB4 connectivity: the 8-bay desktop TL-D810TC4 and 12-bay rackmount TL-R1210TC4-RP, delivering up to 40 Gbps theoretical bandwidth. Their USB4 Type-C ports are also compatible with Thunderbolt 5/4/3, giving creators and businesses a convenient, cost-efficient, and flexible way to expand storage.

The new USB4 JBOD series supports SATA 6 Gb/s HDDs and SSDs, allowing users to flexibly expand their NAS or computer storage based on their environment and workflow needs. This enables rapid capacity expansion and enhanced data protection. Its optimized ventilation and active cooling ensure stable performance and long-term reliability during extended operation. Whether for short-term projects, media creators requiring high-speed expansion, or businesses focused on long-term archiving and scheduled backups, the QNAP USB4 JBOD series delivers a dependable and flexible storage expansion solution.

Sonnet Launches Solo10G T5 Thunderbolt 5 External Adapter

Sonnet, a US-based provider of connectivity solutions, has silently launched the Solo10G T5, a Thunderbolt 5 adapter that adds 10 Gigabit Ethernet connectivity to computers with Thunderbolt or USB4 ports. This follows the Thunderbolt 5 docking stations with 10 GbE connectivity released in April. The adapter uses a single RJ45 connector, offering 10 GbE over Cat 6 / Cat 6A cables for up to 55 / 100 meters, respectively. The device is compatible with Thunderbolt 5, Thunderbolt 4, USB4, and Thunderbolt 3 systems, and works with Mac, Windows, and Linux. Also, it can support 2.5 Gbps and 5 Gbps connections if paired with a compatible multi-gigabit switch, router, or NAS.

The adapter is bus-powered and rated at 7.5 W. It uses a fanless aluminium enclosure measuring 79.5 x 114 x 27.2 mm and weighs 260 g. The 0.3-meter Thunderbolt 5 cable can be replaced if necessary, while the adapter also supports AVB on Mac systems. Sonnet includes hardware-based firmware authentication, encrypted firmware and authenticated updates. The Solo10G T5 comes with a two-year warranty and lifetime technical support. The SonnetTech Solo10G T5 Thunderbolt 5 adapter is available for $199.99 on the company's website.

Wici Wireless eGPU Promises RTX 5060 Ti and 5090 Performance Over Wi-Fi 7

There has been a lot of development in the eGPU scene lately, with Thunderbolt 5, OCuLink, and MCIO 8i providing serious gains in bandwidth and throughput for eGPU use cases. However, Wici has just launched the Wici One, a new wireless eGPU solution that relies on Wi-Fi 7 for data transfer instead of a cable connection, available with both an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti or an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090, the latter of which does not yet have a listed price.

While Wi-Fi 7 is capable of theoretical maximum speeds of around 46.1 Gbps, as VideoCardz points out, the 4×4 radio inside the Wici One, running at 320 MHz and 4096-QAM, would top out at just 11.5 Gbps. To add to this limitation, those speeds are likely only possible over very short distances, with very little interference. Still, Wici promises high-framerate gaming over the network-connected device, with Cyberpunk 2077 reaching 80 FPS at 4K Ultra with DLSS 4 on the RTX 5060 Ti version and Black Myth: Wukong hitting 60 FPS in the 4K Cinematic preset. No latency claims are made, however, but, gaming, a latency-sensitive workload, isn't Wici's main selling point. The true focus for Wici is as a workstation machine, since it contains not only a GPU. The Wici One is actually a full platform, replete with a CPU and storage—presumably, the platform relies entirely on VRAM, since there are no RAM specs or quantities listed.

Cable Matters Introduces 40 Gbps USB4 KVM Switch for Two Laptops

Cable Matters introduces its 40 Gbps USB4 KVM Switch for two laptops, model 201342, designed to simplify workspaces shared by two computers. Users can switch a compatible USB-C monitor or docking station between laptops, giving the selected computer access to the connected display and peripherals without repeatedly moving cables.
Jeff Jiang, President of Cable Matters Inc."Switching between a work laptop and a personal computer should be simple. The new USB4 KVM switch lets users share a compatible monitor or docking station at the press of a button, making it easier to use both computers in one organized workspace."

Sonnet Launches Thunderbolt 5 eGPU Box with 850 W PSU and Triple-Slot GPU Support

Sonnet, the US-based accessory maker who previously launched the Echo 20 and 21 Thunderbolt 5 docking stations with 10 GbE, has officially released the Breakaway Box 850 T5, a Thunderbolt 5-based eGPU box with an industrial aesthetic and a built-in 850 W PSU. The Breakaway Box 850 T5 is available from Sonnet for $599.99.

The Breakaway Box 850 T5 is designed to accept triple-slot GPUs with dimensions up to 345 × 155 × 70 mm, and the included PSU features three 8-pin connectors that can be adapted to a 12v-2×6 connector in the case of the latest NVIDIA and certain AMD Radeon GPUs. The enclosure itself weighs 6.4 kg and measures 210 × 400 × 250 mm, and it is backwards-compatible with Thunderbolt 4 and USB4 in addition to Thunderbolt 5.

Club3D Unveils New 40 Gbps USB4 NVMe Enclosure and Dual Port Wall Charger

Club 3D, a Dutch technology innovator specializing in advanced computer connectivity solutions since 1997, released their products for August. Introducing the CAC-2510, an ultra-fast 40 Gbps USB4 NVMe enclosure engineered to deliver maximum data transfer speeds and high-performance external storage. We also introduced the CAC-1935, a compact fast charger designed to fit effortlessly into tight spaces while delivering reliable, high-speed power delivery.

Meet our 40 Gbps USB4 NVMe enclosure
High-performance external storage shouldn't force you to settle for thermal throttling or data transfer bottlenecks. The Club 3D CAC-2510 M.2 SSD Enclosure bridges the gap between pocket-sized mobility and blazing-fast desktop performance over a single, high-speed connection.

Icy Dock Unveils ExpressCage MB326SP-1B Enclosure

The Icy Dock ExpressCage MB326SP-1B is a 6-bay 2.5" SATA/SAS SSD/HDD mobile rack that fits into a standard 5.25" optical drive bay, ideal for NAS servers, homelab systems, compact workstations, and small business servers. It combines high-density storage with Icy Dock's proven tool-less removable tray design, allowing quick hot-swaps and easy maintenance while securely supporting drives from 5-9.5 mm in height.

Designed for users who value flexibility and serviceability, the MB326SP-1B enables effortless drive upgrades, swaps, and replacements without opening the chassis - perfect for testing different drive types, expanding RAID volumes, or managing backups. With six hot-swap bays, it is particularly suited for applications that require larger drive pools in limited space, such as virtualization labs, SMB servers, surveillance systems, or media production environments.

Orico Intros CNM2-U4-GY M.2 NVMe to USB4 Portable SSD Enclosure

Orico introduced the CNM2-U4-GY, an M.2 NVMe SSD enclosure featuring the 40 Gbps USB4 interface. The enclosure seats an M.2-2280 SSD with PCI-Express 4.0 x4 host interface, which it wires out as USB4. Its controller transparently exposes the drive as an NVMe device in USB4 mode, or as a USB mass-storage device with UASP support when connected to 20 Gbps USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 or older interfaces. The enclosure has mounting holes for 2280, 2260, 2243, and 2230 drive sizes, and supports capacities of up to 8 TB.

The enclosure features an aluminium alloy body with some amount of extrusion for heat dissipation, although the bulk of the cooling is in the hands of a 20 mm fan and its airflow. Under the hood, the enclosure uses an ASMedia ASM2464 controller, which is a single-chip solution for all interfaces and USB power management. The company includes a USB4 type-C cable which has a fixed type-C to type-A adapter, but when connected to type-A, the bandwidth drops to 10 Gbps. The enclosure is priced at around $70.

Netac at Computex 2026: DDR5 Memory, Portable & Enterprise U.3 SSDs, and Docking Stations

Netac showed up to Computex 2026 with DDR5 memory kits, portable and enterprise SSDs and a couple of accessories. The Shadow II RGB DDR5 memory modules uses premium ICs and can achieve speeds up to 7600 MHz while supporting both XMP 3.0 and EXPO profiles. Aluminium heatsinks and dynamic RGB complete the features. Pricing and availability remain to be announced as this is the norm nowadays with the Rampocalypse. Netac ZX20 V is a portable SSD with a compact format (71.5 × 43.5 × 8 mm, 23 g). For shock protection it uses an aluminium case with a reinforced internal frame. The series uses 3D TLC NAND flash and came in 512 GB, 1 TB, 2 TB and 4 TB variants featuring USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 at 20 Gbps connection, up to 2,000 MB/s reads and up to 1,700 MB/s writes.

On the enterprise side Netac showcased two U.3 PCIe 4.0 x4 SSD series. The ENSP401 comes with capacities from 1.92 TB to 30.72 TB with sequential reads up to 7,000 MB/s, writes up to 3,800 MB/s, 850K random read IOPS and 130K random write IOPS. The ENSP403 offers a bit more performance with sequential write speeds up to 6,800 MB/s while keeping the same 7,000 MB/s sequential read. It can reach random reads up to 1.6 million IOPS and writes up to 380K IOPS. Netac is offering the ENSP403 with capacities ranging from 1.6 TB to 25.6 TB. Both enterprise SSD series use 3D TLC NAND and include power loss protection.

SilverStone Chassis, Server Platforms, Storage Solutions and PSUs at Computex 2026

SilverStone booth at Computex 2026 was full of products ranging from retro-inspired consumer chassis to enterprise servers, storage solutions, and high-capacity power supplies. Among the consumer products, the FLP03 got to the final production specifications as the microATX successor to the FLP02. The retro-themed chassis retains its classic cream finish, Turbo button and switches with a numeric display. Internally it adds support for triple 5.25-inch bays, 360 mm radiators, and graphics cards up to 413 mm long. A large hidden 180 mm fan is included on the removable front panel paired with a classic 120 mm at the rear.

Also on display was the Ultra Fort 5110 super-tower workstation chassis, offering support for up to three ATX power supplies, multiple GPUs and up to two 420 mm plus one 360 mm radiator.

Akasa Showcases Fanless Chassis, Cooling, Power and Network Solutions at Computex 2026

Akasa came to Computex 2026 with a wide range of products like fanless cases, cooling, adapters, power and connectivity accessories. During our walk in the Akasa booth we first encountered an extensive lineup of passive enclosures. The fanless lineup covers Mini-ITX, Thin Mini-ITX, NUC, and Mini-STX formats targeting AI, IoT, edge, and industrial sectors with TDP support from 10 W to 65 W. The Plato RC is a 39 mm slim sub-1U case for NUC 14/15 Pro units while the Fermi CM5 is a 1U enclosure (185 × 93 × 43.6 mm) built for the 10 W Raspberry Pi CM5 IO board.

The Laplace K12 is a 1.07L Mini-STX option for Kontron hardware, while the Euler CMX Mini-ITX case features an embedded LCD display and 35 W TDP support. ASUS NUC 16 Pro units are accommodated by the Newton N16 (188.6 × 204 × 53.6 mm) up to 28 W.

Satechi Introduces DotDisk 80 Gbps SSD Enclosure With Active Cooling

Satechi has launched the DotDisk, a compact M.2 NVMe enclosure with a USB4 V2 interface running at up to 80 Gbps. Satechi isn't new to the SSD enclosure space, having previously launched products like the compact Mini NVMe SSD in 2024, the USB4 Slim NVMe SSD enclosure last year, and the versatile Thunderbolt 5 CubeDock docking station shown at CES in January. This new addition can accommodate a single M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 drive and supports capacities up to 8 TB, with the slot being user-accessible for later upgrades. The enclosure is made from milled aluminium with an integrated cooling fan. Active cooling in something this small is worth noting, as most compact enclosures rely on passive heat dissipation and can throttle under sustained load. A thermal pad is included to help seat the drive properly against the heatsink.

The USB-C port covers Thunderbolt 5, Thunderbolt 4, USB4 V2, and USB4, so it'll work with most modern Macs and PCs without adapter hassle. A Thunderbolt 5 cable ships in the box alongside a magnetic screwdriver for installation. OS compatibility covers macOS Sonoma 14.6 and later, Windows 11, and Linux. Worth mentioning that the enclosure is not compatible with SSDs equipped with heatsinks, double-sided and 2230/2242/2260 sizes. The Satechi DotDisk comes in silver and Space Black and is available now at satechi.com for $199.99. No SSD is included.

MSI Launches DATAMAG LITE 40Gbps Magnetic Portable SSD

MSI today announces the launch of the DATAMAG LITE 40Gbps, a magnetic portable SSD that combines high-speed performance with everyday convenience. Available in 1 TB, 2 TB, and 4 TB capacities, the DATAMAG LITE leverages the USB4 40 Gbps interface to deliver transfer rates of up to 4000 MB/s read and 3600 MB/s write, making it an ideal portable storage solution for users who need fast and flexible storage on the go. Complementing the hardware, the dedicated DATAMAG App provides users with an intuitive way to check remaining capacity, back up and restore photos and videos, and keep important data safe and accessible at all times.

Magnetic Portable SSD
Built for users who need fast and convenient storage on the move, the DATAMAG LITE 40Gbps features a practical magnetic attachment design. Using the included metal ring, the drive can attach securely to compatible devices for easier access and greater portability. A hanging ring adds further convenience, keeping the SSD within reach wherever everyday life or work takes you.

GPD Box Mini PC and G2 eGPU Get MCIO 8i Connectivity With 512 Gbps Bandwidth

GPD has officially announced its Box mini PC and its G-series eGPUs, which both now feature faster external PCIe interfaces for gaming and AI use cases. The GPD Box itself is a fairly standard Panther Lake mini PC, although not too much has been revealed about the Box aside from its new eGPU interface. The GPD Box swaps out the traditional USB4 or Thunderbolt 5 port with an MCIO 8i (Mini Cool Edge IO) port, which is capable of full PCIe 5.0 ×8 bandwidth. MCIO 8i aside, the Box looks to have a healthy assortment of ports, with dual USB Type-A and Type-C ports, alongside a 3.5 mm audio jack on the front and two USB Type-A ports, DP and HDMI for display, and dual Ethernet ports on the back of the mini PC. That MCIO ×8 port is theoretically capable of bidirectional bandwidth of up to 512 Gbps, although there are legitimate concerns about rated insertion cycles and wear on the ports, given that MCIO was initially designed for server applications, where hardware would be plugged and unplugged far less frequently than in consumer applications. It should also be noted that it is limited to PCIe ×8, even on PCIe Gen 5, meaning it will be limited to 256 Gbps bidirectional bandwidth on PCIe Gen 5.

The GPD G2 itself is the eGPU enclosure launching alongside the Box mini PC, and it is capable of connecting either over USB4 v2.0 or MCIO 8i, making it useful for more than just the GPD mini PC. GPD claims that the G2 can run an NVIDIA RTX 4090 with only 2% performance loss, which is a level of throughput that neither Thunderbolt 5 nor OCuLink can achieve. The G2 eGPU dock itself has dual USB Type-A ports for peripherals and a USB4 port with 100 W PD charging, and there's a built-in PCIe SSD expansion slot in the eGPU dock for extra storage. The G2 also has its own on-board PSU that connects to the GPU with an externally routed 12v-2×6 cable—GPD has not yet revealed the output of that unit, but presumably, it will at least be enough to power an RTX 4090 if that's what the company is staking its performance claim on. Availability and pricing have not yet been announced, but the Weibo announcement post lists 2026 as the release date, so we will likely find out more, including more specifications, later this year.

TerraMaster Launches Waterproof and Crush Resistant D1 SSD Rugged Enclosure

The Professional storage brand TerraMaster today officially introduces the all-new rugged portable SSD enclosure—D1 SSD. Designed for users who demand both data security and high-speed performance, the D1 SSD features an aircraft-grade all-metal chassis, IP67 water and dust resistance, and 1.2-ton crush resistance. Combined with high-speed data transfer, silent cooling, and broad platform compatibility, it becomes an ideal storage companion for photographers, outdoor professionals, and mobile workers.

Three Layers of Protection Build an Unbreakable Data Shield:
1. Solid All-Metal Chassis for High-Intensity Work Environments
The D1 SSD adopts a unibody aircraft-grade aluminium alloy construction. The full-metal enclosure offers excellent scratch resistance and corrosion protection, making it well-suited for long-term, heavy-duty usage. Whether facing extreme temperature differences outdoors or constant wear from mobile work, the enclosure ensures stable operation, extended lifespan, and reliable storage performance for professional users.

Seagate Refreshes Storage Lineup Across Seagate, FireCuda, and LaCie Brands

Seagate has refreshed its consumer and prosumer storage lineup across three brands, with new options under the Seagate, FireCuda, and LaCie names targeting everything from everyday backup to high-end creative production. The most straightforward of the three is the Seagate One Touch desktop drive, available in 8 TB, 20 TB, and 24 TB. It uses a single USB-C cable for both power and data, no external power brick needed, and it works with Windows and Mac out of the box. Seagate included its Toolkit backup software and Rescue Data Recovery Services. For gamers and streamers, Seagate brings the FireCuda X Vault featuring 8 TB and 20 TB variants. It's also bus-powered over USB-C and adds customizable RGB lighting with Windows Dynamic Lighting support. Xbox on PC certification and an Xbox Game Pass trial are bundled in. Both the One Touch and FireCuda X Vault are positioned as companions to fast internal NVMe drives rather than replacements.

At the high end is the LaCie 8big Pro5, a Thunderbolt 5 multi-bay RAID enclosure designed for video editors and production teams working with 4K/8K footage and large RAW image libraries. It supports Thunderbolt 5 at up to 120 Gbps, can reach speeds up to 2,800 MB/s in RAID 0, and can deliver up to 140 W of power for connected laptops. Capacities run from 32 TB all the way up to 256 TB, with a 5-year warranty and Rescue Data Recovery Services included. All three are available now. The One Touch 8 TB starts at $259.99, the FireCuda X Vault at $269.99, and the LaCie 8big Pro5 starts at a whopping $5,979 for the 32 TB.

ASUS Announces ProArt PA40SU USB4 SSD Enclosure

ASUS today announced ProArt PA40SU, a premium external SSD enclosure designed for creators who require fast, stable storage in a refined, portable form factor. USB4 technology enables transfer speeds of up to 40 Gbps for efficient handling of large media files and backups.

The enclosure features a four-level smart cooling fan that keeps temperatures in check for sustained performance during extended workloads, and its Stealth Black chassis has an ultraslim profile that measures a mere 13.5 mm—ideal for in-studio or on-location use. In addition, the PA40SU includes the exclusive ProArt SSD Dashboard for real-time monitoring.

NZXT Dredges Up H1 PCIe Riser Debacle to Reassure H2 Flow Buyers: "It Cannot Happen Again"

If you were in or around the PC building space in 2020, you'd have at least heard about the fire risk related to the PCIe riser cable on the original NZXT H1 mini ITX case, which eventually resulted in a recall and replacement PCIe riser kits being sent out. Since NZXT has launched the newest iteration of the SFF case, the H2 Flow—which TechPowerUp has reviewed—the PC case maker has seen fit to publish a blog post explaining the engineering changes it has made to the new H2 Flow's riser cable to avoid the same issues from popping up again. NZXT starts things off by reminding us that the problem with the original H1's PCIe riser cable was that the mounting screw made contact with an internal power plane in the riser cable's PCB, resulting in a short circuit that could lead to a fire.

The brand goes on to explain that the issue has been avoided in the new PCIe riser cable with two safety measures. First, there is a physical boss, or "shoulder" that extends into the PCB through-hole to protect the PCB from the screw threads and to ensure that there is a consistent and guaranteed gap between the screw and the PCB. Secondly, NZXT has changed the design of the PCB such that there are no power planes or traces surrounding the screw hole—every trace around the screw is grounded, and that ground plane extends externally to a copper screw pad on the top and bottom of the PCB, adding another layer of protection. NZXT notes that the screw pad may be missing in some early review samples, which is something you can observe in our review of the H2 Flow, but it is included in the final mass production versions of the case. NZXT claims that these measures have eliminated the failure mode that caused issues with the original H1 chassis.

Supermicro Introduces Industry's Highest Density AMD EPYC 4005 Series MicroBlade for Cloud, Edge, and SaaS Workloads

Supermicro, Inc., a Total IT Solution Provider for AI, Cloud, Storage, and 5G/Edge, is announcing the launch of the industry's first and highest-density blade server platform powered by the latest AMD EPYC 4005 series processors. Designed with a flexible, density-optimized blade architecture, Supermicro's new MicroBlade platform is designed for longevity and versatility. By including the latest AMD EPYC 4005 series processors, along with previous versions, the system provides seamless scalability and long-term investment protection, allowing organizations to expand and upgrade as compute requirements evolve.

"Our flexible blade architecture enables customers to mix different node types with different CPUs within a single enclosure and can incorporate up to 320 server nodes in a standard 48U rack," said Charles Liang, president and CEO of Supermicro. "Supermicro continues to lead the industry in delivering advanced, energy-efficient platforms to market that maximize scalability, lower total cost of ownership, and protecting data center investments for the long term."

Dell Introduces the PowerEdge XR9700 Closed-Loop Liquid-Cooled, Fully-Enclosed Server

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.

Akasa Launches Euler CMX Compact Fanless Case for Mini-ITX Motherboards

Akasa, a leading provider of thermal solutions, introduced the Euler CMX, a compact, aluminium, fanless case designed for Mini-ITX motherboards. The Euler CMX supports Intel Core (8th-14th Gen) and Core Ultra (15th Gen) processors up to 35 W TDP and integrates a 220 W DC-to-DC power converter, delivering reliable performance in space-constrained environments while ensuring long-term durability for industrial automation, point-of-sale (POS), kiosk, digital signage, surveillance or other commercial systems.

This case is compatible with Mini-ITX motherboards with Intel LGA1851, LGA1700, LGA1200 or LGA115X sockets, supporting Intel Core (8th-14th Gen) and Core Ultra (15th Gen) processors up to 35 W TDP.

WD Unifies its Professional Content Creator Storage Portfolio Under the G-DRIVE Brand

WD (Nasdaq: WDC) today announced the re-launch of its G-DRIVE brand as the unified identity for its content creator and creative professional external storage product portfolio. The brand consolidation brings together high-capacity, high-performance storage solutions under a single name brand - G-DRIVE - known for its quality, performance, and reliability.

The G-DRIVE brand, also represented by the iconic "G" logo, will replace Sandisk Professional branding across WD's creator storage lineup, including desktop drives, portable drives and multi-bay RAID systems purpose-built for the creative community's most demanding workflows: high-resolution photography, video production, graphic design, and audio engineering. Supporting individuals, businesses and production studios, G-DRIVE solutions support the full creative lifecycle, from on-set capture and real-time editing to backup and post-production. Products currently branded as Sandisk Professional will transition to the G-DRIVE brand by the end of this month.

ASUS Announces ROG Strix Aiolos, 20 Gbps USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 SSD Enclosure

ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) today announced the ROG Strix Aiolos SSD Enclosure, a premium external SSD enclosure built for gamers and creators who demand top-tier performance, seamless device management. Engineered for next-generation NVMe M.2 storage, the ROG Strix Aiolos delivers lightning-fast transfer speeds, enhanced thermal efficiency, and an exclusive ROG SSD Dashboard, which provides real-time drive status updates. Designed for life on the move, it also incorporates a durable metal hook with a fabric tag to ensure convenient and secure portability.

Ultra-fast transfers and smarter storage management
The ROG Strix Aiolos delivers high-speed portable performance with USB-C 3.2 Gen 2x2 connectivity supporting transfer speeds of up to 20 Gbps, enabling users to move large media files or entire game libraries with ease. Its versatile dual M.2 interface, compatible with both NVMe PCIe (2242/2260/2280) and SATA SSDs, offers flexible upgrade and expansion options for a wide range of user needs. For effortless oversight, the enclosure features the exclusive ROG SSD Dashboard, which features a custom UI that provides users with a complete real-time overview of SSD status, performance, and other key metrics. Tailored for ROG enclosures, it makes storage management simple and intuitive.

DeepCool Updates CH260 microATX Case Range with Wood Grain Editions

In early 2026, PC case manufacturers continue to add "wood accents" onto existing products. TechPowerUp spotted multiple examples during time spent perusing company booths at the recent CES trade show, in Las Vegas. For obvious reasons, DeepCool did not get the chance to exhibit its latest wares at this highly important consumer event. Earlier today, ITHome stumbled upon the Chinese computer hardware manufacturer's own attempts at attracting the "wood effect" material crowd. New JD.com listings show Deepcool's "CH260 Wood Grain Edition" microATX cases hitting the native market.

A black option is available at 399 RMB (~$57.30 USD). A pale white alternative demands a small upcharge of +50 RMB (~$7.18 USD). Deepcool's CH-series debuted way back in the spring of 2024, with the well specced and reasonably priced CH160 model quickly gaining favor in ITX/SFF case format circles. A larger spin-off—CH260—launched later on in the year; suitably able to accommodate microATX motherboards. By then, DeepCool was a few months deep into being affected by US trade sanctions. Anyway, the CH260 arrived elsewhere in the world—finished in the usual standard black or white colorways. Over a year later, Chinese buyers get to enjoy first dibs with the local launch of Wood Grain variants. Promo material shows very little visual difference between non-wood and accented options.

Icy Dock Unveils ToughArmor EX MB491V5K-B Gen 5 Enclosure

The ICY DOCK ToughArmor EX MB491V5K-B is a robust U.2/U.3 NVMe SSD mobile rack enclosure designed specifically for mission-critical military, industrial, and in-vehicle computing systems. Constructed with heavy-duty full-metal housing, the MB491V5K-B is inherently compliant with flammability requirements and offers superior durability under extreme conditions. Its removable drive tray with metal barrel keylock and thumbscrew secures the SSD in place, preventing unauthorized access and protecting the drive against shock, vibration, and accidental ejection during transit.

With support for PCIe 5.0 and up to 128 Gbps transfer speeds, the MB491V5K-B delivers the bandwidth needed for real-time analytics, aerospace data logging, AI model training, and other high-performance applications.
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