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Xeron, a relatively new PC component brand, has announced the launch of its Nex C53 and NEX C33 PC cases. Featuring dual tempered glass panels and BTF motherboard support for compact form factors, both models are available in black and white.

SilverStone has listed the CS240, a compact 21.65-liter Mini-ITX NAS case first showcased at Computex 2026. Built around four hot-swappable 2.5-inch U.2 drive bays, the enclosure supports high-speed storage configurations alongside full-sized hardware compatibility. According to TechPowerUP, the case is mostly made of steel with an aluminium front door and …

Corsair has refreshed the Frame 5000D with wood and huge fans but does it work?

Thermalright has expanded its CPU cooling lineup with the introduction of the Royal Pretor 130 Vision and Royal Pretor 130 Digital dual-tower air coolers. Both models build upon the existing Royal Pretor 130 design by adding integrated top-mounted displays for real-time hardware monitoring and customisation. The flagship Royal Pretor 130 …

It's a 1200W PSU that's priced at £180 here in the UK - and it's pretty good too

Phanteks has expanded its XT chassis lineup with three new compact ATX models, including the XT M5, XT V5, and XT V5-LCD. First unveiled at Computex 2026, these cases pack support for standard 360mm radiators and ATX power supplies in a small desktop footprint. Every model in the update incorporates …

Following on from a reveal at Computex earlier this year, SilverStone has detailed the Hela 3000Rz. This new high-end power supply is built in a 200mm form factor, featuring an 80 Plus Platinum efficiency rating, designed for heavy-duty systems and continuous 24/7 operation. To cool the Hela 3000Rz, SilverStone (via …

There have been rumours about an RTX 50 Super launch for months now, but continued price rises across memory products have apparently derailed the planned launch. According to reports, a shortage of 3GB GDDR7 modules and increased pricing has forced Nvidia to delay RTX 50 Super.  VideoCardz reports that while …

DeepCool has introduced the CG590 Mesh 2F, a new mid-tower chassis featuring a mesh front panel, a dual-chamber interior, and two pre-installed 160mm ARGB intake fans. The case is scheduled to launch in Japan soon, but a wider global release is expected.  Designed for gaming and enthusiast systems, according to …

MSI has introduced the MPG Vixta 300R PZ and MPG Vixta 300R Airflow PZ, two new mid-tower cases featuring back-connect motherboard compatibility and a floating base design. MSI builds the MPG Vixta 300R PZ (via ITHome) with a seamless L-shaped, fully tempered glass panel. This chassis features a floating base …

An engineering sample of AMD's upcoming 10-core Medusa Point mobile processor has surfaced on Geekbench, achieving its highest benchmark scores to date. The chip reached 3,329 points in the single-core test and 16,555 points in the multi-core test, marking a notable performance jump over previous-gen chips. The processor appeared on …

SilverStone has listed the Air Frost C120 on its Chinese website, a new 120mm industrial-grade fan designed for 24/7 operation. The fan features a double ball bearing, a 0 RPM mode, and a top speed of 3000 RPM, and customisable clip-on frame covers. Also known as the SST-AFC120B (via CowCotland), this …

Following on from reveals at Computex last month, Phanteks is now bringing its new high-end Enthoo Server cases to the market, including both the Enthoo Pro 2 Server V2 and the Enthoo Elite Server The Enthoo Pro 2 Server V2 features an all-metal exterior, but with lots of mesh for …

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Thermalright has introduced the Dynamic Vision PRO 360 ARGB Black, a new 360mm all-in-one liquid CPU cooler with a massive 5.5-inch display on top of the CPU block and a dedicated VRM fan.  The Dynamic Vision PRO 360 ARGB Black cooler stands out with its 5.5-inch LCD screen, which is …

The new B4 mATX from Lian Li | Dan is here - but is it better than the previous A4?

Cooler Master has introduced the HAF II 500, a new high‑end airflow case built around oversized 220mm and 180mm fans to deliver stronger cooling performance at lower noise levels. Cooler Master says the HAF II 500 was engineered to move significantly more air without raising system noise. The case centres …

Lian Li has introduced the UNI FAN FLEX series, built around its updated FLEX Receiver platform for wireless and wired control, with a plethora of new TL FLEX and SL INF FLEX models to choose from. The series is split into the TL FLEX and SL INF FLEX product lines. …

Nvidia has announced its first series of GeForce Trading Cards, a free collection featuring 14 distinct designs celebrating major milestones in the company's PC gaming and graphics hardware history. The Series 1 lineup features 14 card designs that highlight iconic GPUs, classic software tech demos, and notable games. Hardware milestones …

Prior to the game being cancelled, Vertigo Studios were reportedly working on an “ambitious” VR title set in the Tomb Raider universe.

Cooler Master has launched the V8 ACE 3DHP, its flagship single-tower CPU air cooler utilizing patented 3D Heat Pipe technology. The cooler arrives in separate platform-optimised Intel and AMD versions and is available starting today in select regions. Independent hardware testing lab Cybenetics has validated the V8 ACE 3DHP cooler's …

Chieftec has introduced the Iceberg Pro 360 series, a new lineup of 360mm all-in-one liquid CPU coolers featuring an integrated centrifugal VRM fan built directly into the pump housing. The new series includes two distinct models: the Iceberg Pro 360 RGB and the Iceberg Pro 360 Dark. Both configurations deploy …

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Noctua confirmed the upcoming release of its “NL-LC1 chromax.black series” AIO liquid coolers via its official YouTube account. In response to a user query, the company stated that the all-black variant is planned for release around the end of the year, even though it hasn't been mentioned in the updated …

Samsung seems to be finalising the SSD 990, a new upcoming value-oriented M.2 NVMe Gen 4 SSD that recently surfaced briefly on the company’s Canadian website. Screenshots reveal details of the new drive, which slots underneath the existing 990 Evo Plus in Samsung's storage lineup. The new entry-level drive spotted …

Leo helped NAME this case from Endorfy... but is it any good?

Intel is reportedly preparing two mid-range 22-core “Nova Lake-S” desktop processors, each with a massive 108MB of “bLLC” cache to boost gaming performance. These upcoming models are claimed to be part of the Core Ultra 5 400S processor family. According to Jaykhin (via VideoCardz), both configurations use a single compute …

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 …