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German extreme overclocker Cens has broken the DDR5 memory frequency world record, reaching DDR5-13322 just days after the previous record was set.

Five new CPU air coolers tested on the Ryzen 7 9800X3D, but which configuration is best?

Following a disappointing debut for Arrow Lake-S, Intel is reportedly preparing to revamp its desktop portfolio with three new “Plus” models. A recent report claims that the company is planning the Core Ultra 290K Plus, Core Ultra 270K Plus, and Core Ultra 250K Plus. These chips are expected to be …

MONTECH has announced the NX600 and NX600 ARGB, a new pair of dual‑tower CPU coolers aimed at delivering strong thermal performance at a competitive price.

SilverStone has unexpectedly unveiled its new FLP03 chassis at EXPO 2025 in Japan. This new model continues the company's retro line, offering a classic 80s beige-style PC look, but this time explicitly designed for micro-ATX motherboards. The reveal came as a surprise, as the community was still awaiting the launch …

Lian Li has a new Lancool 217 but does the visual change offer anything practical?

Lian Li has launched its new SP Platinum Series, a line of high-performance SFX power supplies designed for premium small-form-factor builds. The new units are available in 850W and 1000W capacities, both achieving an 80 Plus Platinum certified efficiency. The SP Platinum series is built to the latest Intel ATX …

Adata has introduced a 128GB DDR5 CUDIMM module, effectively doubling the maximum capacity per stick for the mainstream desktop platform. This breakthrough brings 4-rank memory, previously available only in server space, into consumer-grade hardware. Until now, the consumer DDR5 market has been limited to single- and dual-rank modules, with a …

Patriot Memory's flagship Viper Xtreme 5 DDR5 has officially broken the world record for memory frequency, becoming the first to surpass the 13,200 MT/s barrier.

Lian Li has expanded its power supply portfolio with the launch of the SX series. Available in 850W, 1000W, and 1200W capacities, these new units are designed to meet the Intel ATX 3.1 specification and carry 80 Plus and PPLP Platinum certifications, promising up to 92% efficiency under typical loads. …

Thermaltake has added the View 390 TG Mid-Tower to its case lineup. Available in both Black and Snow editions, this new ATX case prioritises visibility through a distinctive glass panel design. The chassis also features a curved tempered glass panel on the left side that meets a full tempered glass …

GAMDIAS has announced the ATHENA M4M, a new line of compact micro-tower PC cases aimed at delivering high performance in a minimal footprint. The series includes two models: the ATHENA M4M with a mesh front panel and RGB accents, and the ATHENA M4M WOOD, which incorporates a natural wood finish.  …

In a surprise announcement, Meta has unveiled Vampire Survivors VR – available right now on the company's Quest family of headsets.

Seasonic is reportedly preparing to launch its most powerful passively cooled power supply to date. According to a recent report, the company is developing a 1000W unit that is expected to join the high-end Prime Fanless TX family. If Cowcotland's report is accurate, the unit, which may be named the …

Cooler Master has announced the MasterFrame 400 Mesh, a compact PC case designed for Micro-ATX and Mini-ITX builds. The chassis brings the company’s modular MasterFrame design to a smaller format, emphasising airflow and flexible orientation. The case supports vertical or horizontal layouts, with repositionable brackets to adapt to different setups. …

The AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D is no longer just a rumour. AMD has officially announced its new “budget-focused” gaming CPU, aiming to bring 3D V-Cache to a wider market with a launch price of £239.99. This chip packs the same 64MB slice of L3 cache as its more expensive siblings. …

The man himself is back for the latest episode of Leo Says, all about AMD's AI money

It's a new high-quality unit from Fractal, priced at £140 for the 1000W model

Silicon Power (SP) has announced its new flagship M.2 SSD, the XPower XS90. This drive is the company's fastest to date, built on the PCIe Gen 5 x4 interface and designed to handle demanding workloads from AI, high-end gaming, and professional content creation. The XS90 drive's performance is attributed to …

The be quiet! Light Base 500 LX aims to deliver premium build, strong cooling, and quiet operation

AMD has outlined its upcoming CPU core roadmap at its Financial Analyst Day 2025, confirming both the Zen 6 and Zen 7 architectures. However, the event was heavily skewed towards AI, leaving gamers with a sparse and vague outlook for the successor to RDNA 4. According to the AMD roadmap …

ID-Cooling is refreshing its cooling portfolio with new product lines, heavily embracing the trend of integrated displays in its cooling solutions. These releases include standard tower air cooling, low-profile ITX solutions, and a new series of 360mm AIOs. Starting with the Frozn A410 TD is a new compact single-tower air …

Samsung is gearing up for a major showing at CES 2026 in Las Vegas, with plans to unveil advancements in memory technology tailored for the AI era. The company has confirmed it will showcase its next-generation LPDDR6 RAM and a compact, AI-optimised PCIe Gen5 SSD, the PM9E1. The new LPDDR6 …

Over the past few generations, Nvidia has opted to extend the life cycle of its graphics cards with a ‘Super' branded refresh. Many have expected to see an RTX 50 Super refresh eventually but so far, rumours have been conflicting. Days after a claim was made that the mid-gen refresh …

Lian Li has unveiled its latest series of AIO liquid coolers, the HydroShift II LCD-S. Building on previous designs that attempt to conceal tubing runs for a cleaner aesthetic, this new iteration introduces a detachable 3.4-inch IPS display that connects via magnetic pogo pins. This design enables builders to install …

Asus has launched the Prime AP303, a new 44-liter mid-tower chassis designed to house mainstream and high-end builds. The case is available in black or white and offers builders a choice between tempered glass or mesh side panels. The case uses a front-mounted PSU layout, supporting ATX units up to …

Sharkoon has revealed its latest chassis, the Elite Shark CM100, a micro-ATX case designed to showcase high-end hardware. The case's main feature is its display-oriented design, which utilizes continuous glass panels on both the front and sides, providing a 270-degree view of the interior components. Despite the large glass surfaces, …

Fractal Design has launched its new Ion 3 Gold power supplies. These new units are built to the ATX12V 3.1 standard, ensuring compliance with modern power excursion demands and native support for the latest graphics cards. The new Ion 3 Gold series is fully modular and comes equipped with a 16-pin …

Corsair's latest Gen 5 SSD turns things up to 11, utilising a new Phison controller

A new AMD APU has been spotted in the PassMark database, the Ryzen AI Max+ 388. Moreover, mentions of a Ryzen AI Max+ 392 have also been brought up. These SKUs are pretty interesting, as they appear to fill a gap in the “Strix Halo” lineup, offering 40-CU integrated graphics …