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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 …

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.

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 …

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 …

After months of leaks, Valve has finally announced launch pricing for its new Steam Frame VR headset. As expected, the ongoing RAM and SSD crisis has pushed prices higher than expected, putting the Steam Frame roughly in line with the Steam Machine’s pricing.

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.

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 …

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 …

Exceleram says the ongoing RAM shortage is far from over, with the company warning that supply constraints, rising DRAM prices and unreliable chip availability are continuing to disrupt the market well into 2026.

Leo checks out Antec's Flux Rear case, priced at just £85

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.

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 …

Phanteks has launched the EX5 chassis series, a three‑model lineup built around a compartmentalised layout intended to improve airflow with fewer fans. First shown at Computex 2026, the range includes the EX5, EX5 Plus and EX5 Max, each supporting GPU lengths up to 358mm and a dedicated 360mm radiator mount.

G.SKILL has introduced a new Trident Z5 Royal NeoX DDR5 series, built for AMD systems and offering EXPO Ultra Low Latency profiles with specifications ranging from DDR5‑6000 CL36 down to DDR5‑6000 CL26.

Valve appears to be gearing up for the Steam Frame’s launch. After months of leaks pointing to final SteamOS updates and wireless‑linking features being prepared behind the scenes, Valve has now added a reservation system to the Steam Frame’s store page, though you can't reserve one just yet.

It looks like AMD hasn't shelved the Ryzen 7000 series just yet. A new report suggests AMD is preparing to launch a standard Ryzen 5 7500 processor for the AM5 socket. The Zen 4 CPU will supposedly sit between the existing Ryzen 5 7500F and 7500X3D, bringing a 65W TDP, …

Thermalright has introduced two new low‑profile top‑flow CPU coolers, the AXP120‑X77 and AXP120‑X77R. Both models stand 77mm tall and use six 6mm heat pipes, targeting compact systems built around modern Intel and AMD sockets. The two coolers share the same heatsink design but differ in fan placement. The standard AXP120‑X77 …

A modder has successfully ported Nvidia DLSS 5 Neural Rendering to AMD GPUs for the first time. Created by developer danielblnc, the DLSS-NR for AMD tool enables RDNA 4 graphics cards to run Nvidia's neural rendering model in supported DirectX 12 games via a custom installer and Nvidia's nvngx_dlssnr.dll. As …

Modders have expanded Nvidia’s DLSS Multi Frame Generation support to GeForce RTX 40‑series GPUs, bypassing official restrictions that limit Ada hardware to standard 2x Frame Generation. With the unlock applied, RTX 40 cards can run 3x and 4x frame generation using Nvidia’s own DLSS‑G code, a feature Nvidia currently reserves …

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Cooler Master has expanded its CPU air cooling portfolio with the release of the Hyper 212 Flow and Hyper 212 Flow ARGB series. Building on the company's long-running Hyper 212 platform, the new coolers feature four direct-contact heat pipes, up to 75.19CFM of airflow, and a redesigned unified mounting bracket …

Alphacool has launched the Core 2 XT CPU AIO series, bringing custom liquid-cooling components to an AIO design. Available in 240mm, 280mm, 360mm, and 420mm radiator configurations, the new lineup pairs a copper NexXxoS HPE radiator with a Core 1-based CPU block, an integrated Core DC-LT 3 PWM pump, and …

Fractal has launched several new additions across its hardware and chair lines, introducing the Summit ATX case, Radius all-in-one CPU cooler, and Refine 2 gaming chair. Fractal has once again followed the Scandinavian design principles to create new products. The Summit ATX case combines curved, multi-layered oak or walnut panels …

The Fractal Design Define One is here - and boy, is it good

Nvidia is now launching DLSS 5 officially, with support coming to NBA 2K27 starting on September 3rd. For now, NBA 2K27 will be the only officially supported game, but we should see a ramp up of supported games in the coming months. 

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Watercool is expanding its HEATKILLER lineup with two new CPU blocks for AM4 and AM5, the HEATKILLER V Ultra and the HEATKILLER V Pro. Both models introduce a redesigned fin layout and updated baseplate structure aimed at improving contact and flow on modern Ryzen processors.

G.SKILL has introduced a new Flare X5X DDR5 memory series, launching initially with a DDR5‑6000 CL36 32GB (2x16GB) kit designed for AMD systems. The Flare X5X line adds support for AMD’s new EXPO Ultra Low Latency (ULL) profile, which uses additional sub‑timing adjustments to improve latency at the same memory speed.

Alphacool is updating its entry‑level AIO lineup with the Core 2 LT, a successor to the Eisbaer LT series built around a slim 25mm copper radiator and modular components taken from the company’s custom‑loop range. The cooler uses a NexXxoS ST25 full‑copper radiator, giving it a thinner profile than most …