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Noctua has released an updated product roadmap outlining launch windows for hardware teased at Computex 2026. The updated roadmap shows that Noctua's new low-profile AM5 CPU cooler will be arriving next year, alongside new ‘Noctua Edition' power supplies from Seasonic.  According to VideoCardz, the upcoming low-profile AM5 cooler features a …

InWin has officially launched the Aeon, marking the company's 12th Signature Series chassis. First showcased at CES 2026, the premium full-tower enclosure features mirrored stainless steel, a seamless glass exterior, and an expandable frame design to accommodate high-end hardware. The Aeon uses mirrored stainless steel panels treated with an anti-fingerprint …

Team OGS has submitted a new HWBOT entry showcasing a Galax GeForce RTX 5090D HOF OC Lab Edition running at 4002MHz. This represents the first validated 4GHz core frequency milestone for an Nvidia Blackwell graphics card under extreme overclocking conditions. Validation (via Wccftech) was achieved through the GPUPI v3.3 32B …

Cooler Master's Latest QUBE case is highly customisable but is it any good?

At Computex we were shown the Micro-ATX Corsair 2800X, however we were vague about the price and said ‘it will be priced towards the budget end of the scale'. The reason we were vague is that Corsair wasn't 100% sure they would be able to deliver the 2800X at the …

Thermalright has expanded its power supply lineup with the introduction of the GM Series, featuring fully modular, 80 PLUS Gold-certified units. Available in 650W, 750W, and 850W capacities, the new series targets modern gaming and enthusiast configurations by adopting compact ATX form factors alongside updated hardware compatibility standards. According to …

Apple has reportedly cancelled its upcoming M6 Pro and M6 Max processors, shifting its strategy to leap directly to the next-generation M7 family for higher-end Macs. Apple will now focus on the base M6 chip before jumping straight to the M7 family of chips next year. The report comes from …

Lian Li has announced the B4-mATX, a 21.3-litre small form factor chassis co-developed with Dan Cases. Now available, the compact enclosure supports mATX motherboards and can be oriented either horizontally as a desktop unit or vertically as a space-saving tower. The B4 case rotates 90º into a vertical orientation, reducing …

Asus has introduced the Prime AP304 Series ATX cases, offering both standard and ARGB configurations. Interestingly, Asus has also implemented a new patented feature, a new slot vent design to isolate chambers for better airflow.  The new Asus Prime AP304 cases (via Vortez) feature a curved tempered-glass panel that extends …

The latest VR Games Showcase saw a ton of exciting titles announced, including H3VR2; a virtual reality port for the excellent I Am Your Beast and much more.

Noctua's first foray into liquid cooling is here, but is it worth paying the premium price?

A new Linux kernel patch for the NVGrace-GPU VFIO driver has revealed references to Nvidia's upcoming “Blackwell-Next” graphics architecture. Spotted by Phoronix (via VideoCardz), this change adds a readiness check for the supposed new architecture via CXL (Compute Express Link) DVSEC-based (Designated Vendor Specific Extended Capability). Submitted as part of …

Silverstone has finally launched the FLP03, a retro-inspired microATX chassis that pairs 1990s desktop aesthetics with modern hardware compatibility. Featuring a beige finish, the case has three 5.25″ expansion bays at the front and a functional Turbo button that triggers full-throttle cooling. The FLP03's interior layout accommodates microATX and Mini-ITX …

Montech has launched the TG3, a budget-friendly ATX fish-tank style case featuring a tiered bottom layout, back-connect motherboard support, and pre-installed unibody fans. This new TG3 case comes in black or white finishes and is tailored for performance systems with a minimalist exterior design. It includes a spacious interior that …

Amazon Prime Day is upon us and if you are in need of an SSD, today may be one of your few chances to get one at a decent price. Acer has discounted a few different SSD models, including PCIe 4 M.2 Predator SSDs, portable SSDs and even SATA SSDs. …

Seven AIOs with displays, but which one is the best value?

Asus has announced the launch of its ROG Strix LC IV series of AIO liquid CPU coolers, featuring the proprietary Asus AIO Q-Connector for cable-free installation. According to Guru3D, the new generation of Asus AIO coolers brings design updates to streamline system assembly. The lineup includes the standard LC model, …

Thermal Grizzly has announced two new high-performance thermal interfaces, the Duronaut Pro and Hydronaut Pro, offering enhanced thermal conductivity over their standard predecessors. The manufacturer developed Duronaut Pro with a focus on long-term stability and reduced pump-out effects. This compound combines a specialised silicone oil with aluminium micropowder and zinc …

Cooler Master has announced the Q300L V3, the next generation of its compact microATX case, alongside a modular version called the Qube 340. The updated Q300L chassis supports Mini-ITX and mATX motherboards within a small desktop footprint. It has room for graphics cards up to 366mm long, CPU coolers up …

Noctua has introduced its first AIO liquid CPU coolers with the launch of the NL-LC1 series. Available in 240mm, 360mm, and 420mm form factors, the closed-loop coolers are built on Asetek's latest technology, along with custom acoustic optimisations from Noctua.  To address pump noise, Noctua integrates its custom NL-PNA1 pump …

Kioxia has announced a new 4TB model in its Exceria G3 SSD Series, expanding its range of consumer PCIe 5 drives with the very first QLC NAND-based model. 

Intel is reportedly planning a new line of processors featuring integrated graphics designed by Nvidia. According to a recent report, the company aims to introduce these chips in early 2028. Erdi Özüağ's report (via VideoCardz) doesn't include any specific details on what the final processor will look like. Only that …

Thermal Grizzly has announced the DeltaMate MPII premium CPU water block series, launching the AM5 Black model immediately, with an Intel 1851 variant arriving shortly. These blocks feature a nickel-plated copper cold plate alongside a solid nickel-plated brass housing equipped with G1/4″ ports. The design includes a borosilicate glass viewing …

At Computex 2026, Leo had a chance to chat with AMD's Bill Alverson to get more details on EXPO ULL and more

Intel is reportedly developing a new line of Socket LGA1700 desktop processors codenamed “Raptor Lake Next”. These upcoming chips aim to provide an upgrade path for users still using DDR4 memory, filling a gap left by the DDR5-exclusive Core Ultra “Arrow Lake” generation. The report from Jaykihn (corroborated by VideoCardz …

The May 2026 Steam Hardware Survey reveals that Radeon RX 9070 XT and 9060 XT graphics cards have finally been registered in the database, nearly a year after their launch. As spotted by Videocardz, the latest survey data shows that the RX 9070 XT has reached a 1.33% market share, …

Asus and MSI have released new BIOS updates based on AGESA ComboAM5 1.3.0.1b, bringing AMD EXPO Ultra Low Latency (ULL) support to older 600-series AM5 motherboards. As noted by VideoCardz, the feature is currently available on selected Asus X670E motherboards, including the ROG Crosshair X670E Hero, Gene, and Extreme. Download …

Known for its M Series SFF cases, Ncase has announced the P1, a 36-liter workstation chassis designed to house high-density AI hardware and multi-GPU setups. According to the manufacturer (via ITHome), the P1 is roughly 30% smaller than a typical mid-tower. Still, it handles the hardware density required for local …

In our latest Computex 2026 video, Leo checks out all the latest from Lian Li, including the new Lancool 207 XL, the new 011D EVO RGB V2, as well as new coolers and the latest updates to the Uni Fan range.

The latest market statistics from Jon Peddie Research for Q1 2026 show a decline in both GPU and CPU shipments. Rising component and memory prices significantly impacted the PC segment during this period, with discrete graphics card shipments falling to 11.8 million units and desktop CPU shipments to 15.7 million …