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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. 

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 …

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 …

AOC has introduced its latest flagship gaming monitor, the Agon Pro AGP497UCZD. The new 49-inch ultrawide display with a UL TrueBright-certified QD-OLED panel pairs Double QHD resolution with a 240Hz refresh rate and a 1800R curvature to target both gaming and professional setups. According to the spec sheet (via DisplaySpecifications), …

BenQ's gaming brand Zowie has announced the FK1-DW and ZA12-DW wireless gaming mice. Both symmetrical models weigh 55g and feature a 4K polling rate alongside an updated shell design. According to TechPowerUp, the large FK1-DW features a lower profile while the medium-sized ZA12-DW sits a bit taller, better suited to …

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 …

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 …

HP has announced the HP Limited Edition Scuderia Ferrari AI PC, a limited-edition laptop, with less than 5000 numbered units being made in total. The laptop will also have limited regional availability, with much of the stock being allocated to the US, UK, Germany and Italy.  Under the hood, the …

The Intel Binary Optimisation Tool (IBOT) has delivered some positive results so far for Core Ultra 2 and Core Ultra 3 users. Now, game compatibility is getting another boost, with seven more titles getting support, bringing the total number of compatible games up to 19.  The tool functions by analysing …

Acer has announced four new monitors at Computex this year, including new OLED ProDesigner displays, along with new portable monitors.  The ProDesigner PE320QK G0 uses a 4K QD-OLED panel featuring true 10-bit color, 120Hz refresh rate, and a 0.03ms response time. Acer rates this model with Delta E <1, Calman …

Acer has announced a wave of new laptops at Computex this year, including new Copilot+ certified options for mainstream users, along with new Predator and Nitro gaming systems. 

Akko has officially released the Dash Master, the latest flagship entry in its Dash lineup of wireless gaming mice. First previewed at CES in January, the mouse features an ultra-lightweight 40g design and pairs a next-generation PixArt sensor with dual-mode 8000Hz polling. At the core of the Dash Master (via …

Einarex has officially announced the Pulse PM300, a microATX case designed for high-performance setups that require a smaller footprint. Expanding the company's airflow-focused Pulse series, the new enclosure is engineered to reduce unnecessary volume while maintaining compatibility with modern hardware standards. The Pulse PM300 supports both microATX and Mini-ITX motherboard …

AOC has introduced the U27V6RL/WW, a 27-inch Fast IPS monitor aimed at the Chinese market. Aimed at office work and gaming, the display stands out for its dual-mode capability and the inclusion of BOE's hardware-level Circular Polarization technology to enhance eye protection. The U27V6RL/WW (via DisplaySpecifications) features a flexible native …

MSI has announced the upcoming debut of the MAG OLED 271QPX32 gaming monitor, scheduled to be officially unveiled at Computex 2026. The 26.5-inch display is the first in its size class to incorporate Samsung Display's 4th-generation QD-OLED panel featuring Penta Tandem technology, which uses a specialised 5-layer organic light-emitting diode …

Images and technical details of two unannounced Xbox controllers have leaked through Anatel, Brazil's telecommunications regulatory agency. The filings reveal a next-generation flagship gamepad, presumably the Xbox Elite Series 3, as well as a compact controller designed specifically for Xbox Cloud Gaming.  First reported by the Tecnoblog, the leaked Xbox …

Asus has entered the enthusiast computer memory market with the launch of its first ROG-branded RAM modules, the ROG DDR5 RGB Edition 20. Developed in partnership with Biwin, the special-edition memory kits feature a black-and-red aesthetic with gold accents to mark the 20th anniversary of the ROG brand. According to …

MSI has announced a limited-edition GeForce RTX 5080 16G The Mandalorian and Grogu Edition OC, inspired by the upcoming film. The card is restricted to a production run of 500 units for the European market and is scheduled for release on May 22nd, coinciding with The Mandalorian and Grogu's theatrical …

New rumors suggest that Intel's upcoming “Razor Lake-AX” processors will utilise on-package memory and high-core-count integrated graphics. If confirmed, this would mark a strategic shift for Intel, which previously stated that the on-package memory design seen in Lunar Lake (Core Ultra 200V) was a “one-off” due to cost and margin …

AMD has announced six new additions to its Ryzen PRO 9000 Series processor lineup, introducing 3D V-Cache technology to the professional segment for the first time. The new AM5 processors target managed business deployments and high-performance workstations, expanding the Zen 5-based family with higher 120W and 170W TDP options. The …

Intel has confirmed it is collaborating with Google to provide the hardware foundation for the newly announced Googlebook laptops. The devices are expected to feature Intel's latest Core Series 300 “Wildcat Lake” processors, built on the Intel 18A process node. While Intel will provide the x86 platform, Google VP John …

Noctua has announced the chromax.black edition of its flagship NF-A12x25 G2 120mm fan. The new all-black variants maintain the technical specifications of the regular G2 model, including the Progressive Bend impeller and Sterrox liquid-crystal polymer construction. The fans are available immediately in single units and speed-offset dual-packs. The NF-A12x25 G2 …

Google has announced Googlebook, a new category of laptops designed to succeed the Chromebook by integrating Android and ChromeOS into a single operating system. Revealed during “The Android Show: I/O Edition”, these laptops are built around Gemini Intelligence and feature premium hardware specifications from partners including Acer, Asus, Dell, HP, …

Asus has announced the upcoming availability of the ProArt Display OLED PA27USD and PA32USD professional monitors. The 26.5-inch PA27USD and 31.5-inch PA32USD feature 4K QD-OLED panels with a 240Hz refresh rate and up to 1000 nits peak brightness. Both monitors are factory-calibrated to Delta E < 1 and offer 99% …

Following on from its debut at CES earlier this year, Gigabyte is now ready to launch the new Aorus GeForce RTX 5090 Infinity 32G graphics card. This new flagship card uses the Windforce Hyperburst cooling system, with a “double flow through” thermal layout.  The Windforce Hyperburst system uses two primary …

IO Interactive has detailed the official PC system requirements and technical features for 007 First Light ahead of its launch. The developer confirmed that while the minimum specifications target 1080p at 30FPS, a new “Ultra” tier has been introduced for high-end systems utilising Nvidia DLSS 4.5 to reach over 200FPS …

Valve has released official 3D CAD files for the Steam Controller and Puck to support the hardware modding community. The release of these files follows a launch in which the new controller sold out shortly after it became available. The technical package is available under a Creative Commons license and …

The latest Steam Hardware and Software Survey results for March 2026 show Linux crossing the 5% market share threshold for the first time in the platform's history. According to the data, Linux-based systems jumped to 5.33% of the total user base, a massive 3.10% increase over the previous month. As …