Intel may be preparing to move on from the Core i5‑14600K with a refreshed Raptor Lake CPU featuring an eight P‑core and eight E‑core configuration. According to a new rumour, the updated chip would continue the LGA1700 platform while offering a modest bump in core count over the current 14600K.

Pulsar has showcased the X5 at the Tokyo Game Show, a new lightweight ergonomic gaming mouse aimed at users with larger hands. Early hands‑on impressions from the show floor suggest the mouse weighs around 62g, while retaining a palm-friendly shape. The mouse first appeared in photos shared by @jakeufps (via …

AOC has introduced the Agon Pro AGP327UZD 2026, updating its flagship 32‑inch gaming monitor with a new Primary RGB Tandem 2.0 WOLED panel. The display retains its dual‑mode capability of 4K at 240Hz and FHD at 480Hz, but the revised panel brings higher brightness, stronger HDR performance, and improved contrast. …

Corsair has refreshed its cooling lineup with a new generation of Nautilus II all‑in‑one liquid CPU coolers and updated RS II fan series. The range spans multiple AIO variants alongside standalone and unified‑frame fans. The headliner here is the Nautilus II RS LCD, which adds a larger 3.5‑inch IPS display …

ASRock has expanded its flagship Taichi brand into the monitor market with the launch of three new OLED gaming monitors. 

Asus ROG has announced the Cronox ARGB PC case and the ROG Eurux GR120 ARGB case fan. The new EATX full tower chassis features a curved tempered-glass panel, a hinged 9.2-inch LCD, and support for back-connect BTF motherboards, while the 120mm fans use LCP blades and daisy-chain connectors. The ROG …

Razer has launched the Tartarus V2 Pro, an updated gaming keypad featuring the company's Gen-2 Analog Optical switches and 8000Hz HyperPolling. The new model includes 31 programmable controls, an anti-drift TMR thumbstick, and a re-engineered adjustable wrist rest. Central to the Tartarus V2 Pro is the Razer Analog Optical Switch …

An experimental third-party tool called NvpwrControl has appeared on GitHub, letting owners of Nvidia Blackwell laptop GPUs increase their graphics power limits by up to 40W beyond OEM factory targets.

Sony has revealed a refreshed lineup of PS5 audio gear, introducing the PlayStation Pulse wireless headset and the higher-end Pulse Edge wireless headset. Both models feature custom, planar magnetic drivers and PlayStation Link connectivity for lossless, ultra-low-latency wireless audio. According to Sony, both models pack larger planar magnetic drivers to …

According to a recent report, next-generation gaming GPU architectures from both Nvidia and AMD may not arrive until 2028, claiming delays to both RTX 60 and AMD's RDNA 5 graphics cards.  This info comes from Kepler_L2 (via Wccftech), who claimed a single AMD GPU codenamed “AT2” is reportedly planned fo 2027, ahead of the …

Adata’s gaming brand XPG has announced four new gaming monitors across its new Rift and Aperture series. The lineup includes the 34‑inch curved Rift R34WXC, the 23.8‑inch Rift R24F4, and two 27‑inch Aperture displays: the A27Q1 and A27F4. Leading the Rift series is the Rift R34WXC, a 34‑inch 21:9 ultrawide …

Sharkoon has launched the Stealthbite IEM, a new pair of in-ear monitors featuring a hybrid driver system, a bundled USB DAC, and interchangeable cables.  Built around a hybrid driver setup, Sharkoon states the Stealthbite IEM delivers a neutral, balanced frequency response across gaming, music, and content creation. Three sizes of …

Apple’s upcoming M5 Ultra processor has surfaced on Geekbench 7, revealing a 36‑core configuration in the next‑gen Mac Studio. With 256GB of unified memory, the chip reached 52,516 points in multi‑core testing, putting it in the same range as AMD’s high‑end workstation CPUs. The benchmark listing (via Wccftech) identifies a …

Asus is refreshing its 27‑inch QD‑OLED offering with the ROG Strix OLED XG27ACDMSR, a revision of last year’s XG27ACDMS that swaps in a brighter 4th‑gen Tandem QD‑OLED panel and pushes refresh rates up to 320Hz.

Following recent fan‑made PC versions of Gears of War 2 and Blue Dragon, another Xbox 360 exclusive has now been recompiled for PC, the 2007 JRPG classic Lost Odyssey.

MSI is stepping into the open‑air test bench market with the MEG EM9, a compact bench built for easy hardware access and frequent component swaps.

OpenRGB has officially reached version 1.0, launching almost three years after the release of version 0.9. With the new release, the developers added expanded hardware support, a new profile system, the ability to run it as a background service, and many other things For those who don't know, OpenRGB is …

AMD has confirmed official pricing for two newly introduced mainstream desktop processors, setting the AM5-based Ryzen 5 7500 at $189 and the AM4-based Ryzen 5 5500F at $99. Built on Zen 4 architecture, the Ryzen 5 7500 (via Wccftech) features six cores and 12 threads. Base clock speeds are set …

Bulkhead's tactical multiplayer shooter Wardogs has crossed one million copies sold just hours into its PC Early Access launch, peaking at 428,666 concurrent players on Steam during the launch weekend. Talking to IGN, studio CEO Joe Brammer described crossing one million sales during Early Access as “mental”, noting that the …

Glorious has released the GMMK Eternal, a wired mechanical gaming keyboard using a compact 96% layout with hot‑swappable switch support. The board ships with Glorious Fox linear switches and includes three internal layers of sound dampening.

Asus is showcasing its new ProArt PA27UCDV creative monitor at IBC 2026 in Amsterdam. The 26.5‑inch display features a 4K QD‑OLED panel running at up to 120Hz, aimed at colour‑critical workloads. According to Prad, the monitor offers a 3840×2160 resolution on a 16:9 panel. As for the panel itself, Asus …

Thermaltake has introduced the AX1000 TG AI Workstation Chassis alongside the AX200 stackable expansion pedestal. Designed for AI computing, content creation and server‑grade workloads, the AX1000 offers dual‑system support and extensive hardware capacity, while the AX200 provides modular expansion for cooling, storage and power. The AX1000 supports two XL‑ATX or …

Asus has announced the LC 360 ARGB and LC 240 ARGB, two new all‑in‑one liquid CPU coolers released under the plain ASUS branding rather than the usual ROG, TUF Gaming or ProArt lines. The LC series is the simple, no‑frills option, although it still comes with daisy-chain fans and ARGB …

Valve has released a new Steam Client beta update that introduces a “Big Art Mode” layout and a dedicated screensaver feature for Big Picture Mode. The update aims to refresh the handheld- and TV-focused interface while adding extra UI customisation options. Big Art Mode adjusts the standard side-by-side interface layout, …

Audio-Technica has announced the ATH-AL5NC open-back wireless headphones, combining an open-back driver design with Bluetooth connectivity. Available now, the 240g headset features 53mm dynamic drivers, up to 75 hours of continuous battery life, and high-resolution LDAC support. The 53mm dynamic drivers deliver high-resolution 24-bit/96kHz audio via LDAC, AAC, and SBC …

MSI has announced the Pro Max 341QPXW14G, a 34-inch ultrawide QD-OLED monitor designed specifically for Mac workflows. Built around a 21:9 UWQHD 3440×1440 panel, the display offers a 144Hz refresh rate, 0.03ms response time, and deep macOS integration through dedicated app support. Equipped with a 5th-Gen QD-OLED panel, the Pro …

Despite ongoing uncertainty in the wider PC market, global GPU shipments rose 10.4% quarter‑over‑quarter and 1.1% year‑over‑year in Q2, reaching 75.5 million units according to new data from Jon Peddie Research.

Corsair has announced the worldwide launch of the TC80 gaming chair, a new addition to its lineup aimed at gamers, creators and everyday users. The chair focuses on long‑term comfort and durability, backed by more than 30 individual safety and reliability tests. Corsair’s testing regime for the TC80 includes drop‑load, …

According to the August Steam Hardware Survey, AMD’s Radeon RX 9070 XT has now become the company’s most widely‑used discrete GPU on Steam. The card holds a 1.46% share among surveyed systems, placing it 24th overall — just ahead of Nvidia’s GeForce RTX 3080 and directly behind the GeForce GTX …

Wooting has announced the 80HE+ TKL keyboard, introducing the new Lekker Large knob alongside several hardware updates first seen on the 60HE V2, including a stiffer FR4 plate, refined acoustic dampening and updated switch options. According to TechPowerUp, pricing for preassembled 80HE+ models matches the existing 80HE line, while the …