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ASUS made a few big announcements at Computex yesterday, though the lack of ROG news did leave enthusiasts wanting more. Fortunately, today, ASUS ROG had its own conference, lifting the lid on some excellent new gear, ranging from an all new ultra-wide HDR monitor, to new Nvidia Max-Q laptops and …

The first day of Computex has already been very busy, and things have not let up yet as we are bringing you more news straight from the showroom floor. EKWB, premium watercooling manufacturer, has today announced a new budget lineup of custom loop cooling kits named Fluid Gaming. The world …

We are hearing that Intel is still using poor-quality TIM, not solder, for its new Skylake-X chips which drastically affects thermals.

A few weeks back, AMD officially announced that it would be launching its new HEDT platform this summer, with the 16C/32T ‘Threadripper' CPU set to be the star of the show. As you would expect, this means motherboard makers are now beginning to give us a look at their plans …

Today, Acer has unveiled two new gaming products: the Predator Triton 700 gaming laptop, as well as the Predator Z35P UltraWide QHD monitor. While neither come cheap, both are packed to the rafters with features that will appeal to gamers everywhere. Starting with the Predator Triton 700, it is a 18.9mm-thick gaming …

Cooler Master has really got things going over at Computex by unveiling a wide variety of new products, including new cases, coolers, fans, peripherals and power supplies. While there are undoubtedly many different things that will interest different readers, the unveiling of new HAF and COSMOS cases is likely to …

At Computex today, we caught up with Sharkoon. We have reviewed several Sharkoon peripherals in the past but at Computex this week, the focus was mainly on new PC cases. There are three new PC cases on the way in total from Sharkoon, hitting different price points. Beyond that though, …

Not only did we get some major announcements from Intel at Computex today but Nvidia has also taken to the stage with a rather bold announcement. Today, Nvidia introduced Max-Q, a new GPU design that aims to redefine gaming laptops by making them thinner, quieter and faster. This is essentially …

At Computex today, MSI unveiled five new gaming laptops in its product portfolio: the GT75VR Titan, GE63VR/73VR Raider, and GS63VR/73VR Stealth Pro. While each cater to different market segments, they have at least one thing in common – 120Hz displays for a smoother gaming experience. Starting with the GT75VR Titan, the ‘Titan' moniker …

Over the last few weeks, we have been hearing whispers about Intel's upcoming X299 Skylake-X and Kaby Lake-X lineup. In fact, just last night we heard that an 18 core/36 thread CPU was on the cards. Now, Intel has made it all official, announcing its new Core X-series processor family …

We can expect to see a lot of RGB products at Computex 2017, and it seems Deepcool is ahead of the game as it has today unveiled its Gammaxx GT RGB air cooler. Not only does the Gammaxx GT have one RGB fan included, the aluminium top plate also sports some …

Last week, we got our first update on the status of Final Fantasy VII Remake in quite some time. Square Enix has begun hiring new designers and planners to begin working on the project but this week, a bigger change occurred as the publisher brought all of the game's development …

Update 2: Intel's new Core-X CPU family has been made official. Intel made the announcement at Computex this morning, going into detail on the X299 platform and the benefits these new CPUs bring. You can read our report on that, HERE.  Update: A few weeks back, we first caught wind …

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Over the last few years, Samsung has been experimenting with different display technologies, including foldable and rollable OLED displays. This week, the company has added another emerging technology to its roster, stretchable OLED displays, with enough elasticity to bend in two directions. We first heard about this new display last …

After extensive voting by more than 100 experts from the European Hardware Association, the winners were announced to a packed house in the W Hotel in Taipei – on the eve of Computex 2017. This was the 3rd annual awards ceremony presented by KitGuru – along with our partners sites from …

Computex doesn't officially kick off until tomorrow but as is tradition, today TAITRA and the TCA held a ‘pre show' conference, going over the five key themes for Computex this year. The pre-show also brings us a sneak peek at what is coming and some of the award winning technologies …

Today at Computex, Cryorig has unveiled its Taku chassis, an innovative ultra-small case catering to those who want a no-compromise system with a tiny footprint. Launching on Kickstarter, the Taku is currently available for $250 as an early-bird special, though the regular price is a bit higher at $299. Given …

Ever since the Nintendo Switch first launched back in March, demand has been high, making the console pretty difficult to find at retail in some areas. Nintendo has already boosted production once in an effort to keep on top of things but now it is being reported that things have escalated further, …

At Computex today, ASUS Chairman, Jonney Shih took to the stage to present ‘The Edge of Beyond', which appears to be the ASUS mission statement for Computex this year. During this event we saw five new laptops announced, alongside a new smartphone, two all-in-one PCs and a new ‘Designo' monitor. …

Update: Following on from last week's teasing, Ubisoft has released the official announcement trailer for Far Cry 5. This is a cinematic trailer that sets up the story. This time around, Far Cry will be taking place in Montana and will focus on a cult violently taking control of the …

With Computex 2017 now almost upon us, companies are starting to unveil new products and ideas that will be shown off in Taipei. Sapphire, the Hong-Kong based graphics card manufacturer, is launching a new range of graphics card accessories called Nitro Gear. Essentially, these Nitro Gear accessories let you change …

While we have heard quite a bit about noblechairs over the past year or two, up until now the company has been focused on its Epic series – with the Epic Real Leather being a highlight. However, noblechairs has today launched its new Icon series of chairs, promising thicker cushioning, increased …

While Motorola probably isn't the first name that comes to mind when you think of luxury Android smartphones, the company has built a good reputation for offering solid handsets at decent prices. If you're looking for something a bit flashier, though, you may be interested in this: their flagship Moto Z handset is …

Just ahead of Computex, a lot of companies are giving sneak peaks of what they will be showing off during the week. Zotac is no different as the company has unveiled two GTX 1080 Ti cards, claiming that these are the two smallest GTX 1080 Ti cards in the world. …

While Bioware may be giving the Mass Effect franchise a bit of a break over the next couple of years, it looks like we can still expect some new content for Andromeda. During the opening hours of Mass Effect: Andromeda, some dialogue sets up a new race, the Quarians, who …

Computex doesn't kick off for a few more days but it looks like we are already getting a good idea of what to expect at the show next week. Today, Cooler Master has given us a sneak peek at what they have in store for us next week, including new …

Computex 2017 kicks off in just a few days time but it looks like MSI is generating some buzz early. This year, we can expect to see new Gaming and GODLIKE motherboards on the show floor but there will also be a new GTX 1080Ti Lightning edition card, alongside a …

Back in August, Microsoft acquired the live streaming service known as Beam, which came with a few distinct benefits over Twitch, with support for higher quality streams being the main selling point. Unfortunately, it looks like Microsoft couldn't get the rights to use the Beam brand globally, so the service …

Sony has made some excellent phones over the years but still, over time, the company's place in the smartphone market has slipped. Unfortunately, now it is having a larger effect on Sony's bottom line and as a result, the company is throwing in the towel when it comes to its …