Cooling

A year after their Computex 2025 announcement, Noctua and Asetek have confirmed that their joint flagship AIO liquid coolers have completed the Production Validation Test (PVT) phase. This milestone marks the final hurdle before mass production, with both companies officially targeting a global retail launch in Q2 2026. The heart …

Cooler Master has launched its latest trio of high‑end cooling fans. The new MasterFan M120 ARGB, A120, and A120 FC step beyond the company’s usual 25mm frames, adopting a thicker 30mm design. The thicker frame gives room for steeper blade geometry, resulting in higher static pressure. According to EXPreview (via …

ID-Cooling is continuing its aggressive expansion of the Frozn lineup with the launch of the Frozn A620 SLK. This new CPU air cooler introduces a “hybrid” architecture , integrating two “half-tower” fin stacks into a single 160mm-tall unit. The primary innovation of the Frozen A620 SLK (via ITHome) is its …

Sharkoon is expanding its cooling portfolio with the launch of three new all-in-one liquid coolers – the S60 ARGB, S50 ARGB, and the S40.  The S60 ARGB is the biggest of the trio, featuring a 360mm radiator and three pre-installed 120mm ARGB PWM fans. Sharkoon has opted for a square …

Thermaltake is once again iterating on its magnetic fan ecosystem, this time leaning heavily into the “infinity mirror” trend. The newly launched Swafan EX Infinity ARGB and CT EX Infinity ARGB series bring a fresh aesthetic to the company's MagForce 2.0 lineup, utilising layered reflections on both the hub and …

Scythe is preparing to launch a new affordable CPU cooler - the SCMR-1000, better known as the Magoroku. First teased at the end of last year, this dual-tower heatsink is finally nearing its retail debut with a price tag that takes direct aim at the current budget kings.

Thermal Grizzly has expanded its cooling lineup with two new CPU water blocks, the AM5 Mycro Pro RGB and the Intel 1851 Mycro Pro RGB, both built around the company’s ultra‑fine 0.2mm microfin cold‑plate design.

Sharkoon has expanded its AIO liquid‑cooler lineup with the S100 ARGB, a 360mm all‑in‑one unit designed for higher‑end gaming PCs and workstations. The cooler combines a large pump block with an infinity‑mirror lighting effect, three ARGB PWM fans and broad socket compatibility across Intel LGA1700/1851 and AMD AM4/AM5.

Arctic has expanded its operations beyond the consumer market with the announcement of the Liquid Freezer WS360, a specialised AIO liquid cooler built for high-end workstation processors.

Antec has a new 360mm AIO with a massive 5-inch display but is it worth almost £250?

ID-Cooling is expanding its air-cooling portfolio with the Frozn 510, a single-tower heatsink that prioritises surface area and performance. By using a significantly thicker 58mm fin stack composed of 0.4mm fins, the company claims a 30% increase in thermal scale compared to traditional slim-tower designs. According to ITHome (via Guru3D), …

Jonsbo is maintaining its rapid release pace with the debut of the TX-360 AIO liquid cooler. This new flagship cooling solution leans heavily into current aesthetic trends, featuring a high-resolution circular screen on the pump block and an elaborate LED lighting system across its triple-fan array. Following the same design …

Phanteks has joined the trend of AIOs with big LCDs with the announcement of the 360M25-LCD AIO, a 360mm liquid cooler that stands out for its massive 6-inch high-resolution IPS LCD. The built-in display boasts a 1480×720 resolution and a 60Hz refresh rate, making it one of the largest currently …

A new AIO from a new name, but is it any good?

Thermaltake has expanded its ecosystem with the launch of the CT120 EX Infinity, a more streamlined alternative to the Swafan EX Infinity series that recently hit the market. While the CT series has traditionally served as the brand's entry-level offering, these new models elevate the aesthetic by incorporating an infinity …

The DeltaMate GPU block costs a whopping €500, but how does it compare to the alternatives?

Arctic has just launched its latest CPU air cooler, the Freezer 4U-OneX, with enough horsepower to tame even hot-running server-grade processors. It comes in at a surprisingly cheap price too.

ID-Cooling is refreshing its liquid cooling lineup with the Space SL V2 series, an updated version of its relatively new LCD-equipped AIO family. While the core “Space” identity remains centred on the customisable 2.1-inch circular display, the V2 introduces a new lighting aesthetic. Moving away from the subtle ring-light fans …

Microsoft is reportedly planning yet another restructuring of its Xbox Game Pass tiers, aiming to simplify a lineup that has become increasingly complex (and expensive) for the average gamer. According to recent reports, the company is exploring merging the PC Game Pass and Xbox Game Pass Premium tiers. The current …

Noctua has achieved a major logistical and environmental milestone, announcing that it has now shipped its 500,000th mounting upgrade kit to customers globally. This long-standing programme, which first launched in 2006 alongside the introduction of AMD's AM2 socket, is claimed to be a cornerstone of the brand's “compatibility-by-design” philosophy. The …

Notus M1 ARGB is a budget fan from Gamdias with RGB lighting and swappable fan blades

Cooler Master has showcased a new AIO liquid cooling concept at a recent event in Huizhou, China, breaking away from the traditional linear fan arrangement. Instead of the standard three-fan row, this massive workstation-oriented cooler features four 180mm fans arranged in a 2×2 square grid. This creates a radiator footprint …

Phanteks has officially launched the T30-140, a 140mm fan that expands the award-winning T30 series into a larger format. Teased at previous events, this fan has been developed in collaboration with Sunon. The T30-140 distinguishes itself with a non-standard 30 mm frame thickness, providing 25% larger fan blades than traditional …

We check out a budget dual-tower air cooler from Monetch

Valkyrie is pushing the boundaries of AIO design with the new N360 VK AIO cooler. While most high-end coolers now include displays, the N360 VK distinguishes itself with a massive 6.67-inch curved AMOLED panel integrated directly into the pump block, a screen size more typical of a modern smartphone than …

DeepCool has officially unveiled a pair of new flagship thermal solutions for the market, led by the Spartacus 360 all-in-one liquid cooler and the innovative CL6600 HyperSplit chassis. The Spartacus 360 is designed to be a premium cooling solution, using 3x 120 mm fans and a pump powered by a …

We took three new CPU air coolers out for a spin to see how they perform on our Ryzen 7 9800X3D

Thermalright has kicked off 2026 by introducing the new Frost Tower 140. The newly unveiled CPU cooler is a dual-stack giant designed to match the thermal dissipation of entry-level AIOs, featuring a unique asymmetrical fan configuration and a seven-heatpipe array to tame the latest high-TDP chips from Intel and AMD. …

ID-Cooling is updating its low-profile and budget mainstream lineups with various models. The cooling manufacturer has unveiled the IS-77-XT Black, a direct competitor to the low-profile elite, alongside a refreshed SE-XT V2 series that maintains its ultra-aggressive pricing. However, the most surprising addition to their catalogue is the Frost X55, …

The "AI tax" on PC hardware is spreading beyond silicon. After the cost increase for RAM and SSDs, the industry is now bracing for a significant price hike in other fundamental parts of a build: power supplies and cooling solutions. According to a warning issued by Guangzhou Xinhong Zhengdian Electronic Technology, a leading Chinese electronics firm, the surging cost of raw materials, specifically copper, silver, and tin, is forcing an immediate adjustment across the supply chain...