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Keychron's carbon fiber concept is the skinniest keyboard I've ever typed on
Keychron showcased a concept carbon fiber keyboard that is exceptionally thin, featuring a solid build despite its minimalist design. While currently a concept, there's a possibility of it becoming a product next year. The company also revealed an ultra-low profile magnetic keyboard, claimed to be the world's thinnest of its kind.
Thermal Grizzly enters the PC fan scene and of course it's more about quality engineering than RGB, though…
Thermal Grizzly, known for its thermal pastes and cooling solutions, has entered the PC fan market with its new DeltaMate Purrformante fans. These fans are engineered for low-speed, high static pressure applications and feature integrated rubber decoupling and magnetic corner covers for seamless daisy-chaining. The company aims to compete with established brands like Noctua through a focus on quality engineering.
While everyone seems to be ignoring the state of the economy at Computex, Arctic is keeping things real by giving us a…
Arctic has unveiled the Freezer 61, a new twin heatsink and fan CPU cooler designed with affordability and compatibility in mind. The cooler features a unique fan configuration to avoid clashing with RAM modules and includes Arctic's MX7 thermal paste and a six-year warranty, starting at approximately 50 euros.
This DDR5 RAM at Computex has integrated fans, but it'll come as no surprise that you can't buy it yet
Cooler Master and G.Skill have collaborated to create DDR5 RAM modules with integrated fans, showcased at Computex. While not yet available for separate purchase due to RAM shortages, these modules aim to combat thermal throttling in high-speed memory and will be included in future Cooler Master system builds. The new RAM kits support AMD EXPO up to DDR5-6000 CL26 and Intel XMP 3.0 up to DDR5-8400, offering up to a 15°C cooling improvement.
Tryx claims 'world's first holographic liquid cooler' at Computex but I doubt it was much of a contest
Tryx has unveiled what it claims is the world's first holographic liquid cooler, the Tryx Holo, at Computex 2026. The cooler features a pump unit with a transparent screen and mirrors to create a holographic effect of a small character, though its visibility is best from a direct angle. The cooler itself is manufactured by Asetek and is expected to be priced around $150-$200.
MSI's Maestro 900R case is almost here. Tremble in fear, poor wallet
MSI's flagship Maestro 900R PC case, previously shown as a prototype, is set for a Q3 release with a price tag of $699. Key features include a triple-sided panoramic glass front and a completely removable motherboard tray that doubles as an open test bench. A more affordable option, the MPG Maestro Vixta, will also be available.
Gigabyte borrows space industry and data center tech, along with all the relevant buzzwords, for its 40th anniversary…
Gigabyte is celebrating its 40th anniversary with special edition PC hardware, including the X870E Aorus Infinity Next motherboard. This new board features data center-grade VRMs and advanced cooling solutions inspired by space technology. Gigabyte also announced the X870 Aorus Infinity, which focuses on enhanced memory responsiveness for the AMD X870 platform.
Corsair has shown off a military-themed PC case with fighter jet controls, and it's still not as over the top as…
Corsair has unveiled a new military-themed PC case called the Warthog, inspired by the Vengeance C70 and featuring fighter jet controls and built-in handles. The company also showcased its HX1000i Shift Crystal transparent power supply and other new hardware at Computex.
Computex 2026: NZXT Announces New H6 Series Cases, RGB Fans, And Ultra RGB Fans
NZXT has announced its new H6 Series of compact dual-chamber midtower PC cases, alongside its RGB and Ultra RGB Fans, at Computex 2026. The H6 Series cases feature a curved tempered glass panel and support for top-mounted AIO radiators, with the RGB+ model including pre-installed fans and lighting. The new fans utilize Fluid Dynamic Bearings and offer extensive lighting customization options.
AMD Wants You To Keep Using Your Old Hardware For A Lot Longer
AMD is focusing on extending the lifespan of existing PC hardware as a business strategy due to rising costs. The company is re-releasing the popular AM4 CPU, the 5800X3D, and introducing the new AM5 CPU, the 7700X3D, while committing to support the AM5 platform until 2029.
AMD confirms that AM5 will continue to be supported by new processors through to 2029, and drop the deets on a…
AMD has confirmed that its AM5 processor socket will continue to receive support for new processors through to 2029, extending its lifespan beyond previous commitments. The company also announced an upcoming tweak to its EXPO memory overclocking system, called EXPO Ultra Low Latency, which promises up to a 4% performance increase in games.
Morning Tech Bits
Cooler Master and G.Skill have partnered to introduce actively cooled DRAM kits, targeting enthusiasts seeking enhanced memory performance. This collaboration aims to address the growing demand for advanced computer hardware components.
Cooler Master and G.Skill team up to bring you actively cooled DRAM kits, answering that incredibly distant call for…
Cooler Master and G.Skill have partnered to introduce the MasterDimm, a new DDR5 memory kit featuring active cooling. This collaboration aims to address the heat generated by high-speed DDR5 memory, though the article questions the necessity and market demand for such a feature given current DRAM pricing issues. The MasterDimm kits will offer support for Intel XMP 3.0 and AMD EXPO profiles.
Hardware Reviews
Reviews for computer hardware components are featured, including the Arctic Freezer 36-S A-RGB CPU cooler and the Asus ROG Zephyrus G16 laptop. The laptop review details specifications for the 2026 model, featuring an Intel Panther Lake processor and an RTX 5080 graphics card.
This Corsair RAM features 'light-emitting micro-drilling technology' and looks gorgeous but it's 2026 so…
Corsair has unveiled Shugo, a limited edition DDR5 RAM kit featuring a unique 'light-emitting micro-drilling technology' and artwork created in collaboration with community artists. Priced at $600 for a 32 GB DDR5-6000 kit, it is significantly more expensive than standard offerings, with the article noting current market trends and potential future price hikes for DRAM.
Hardware Reviews
This article compiles reviews for various computer hardware components, including the FlexiSpot C7 Morpher chair and CPU coolers such as the BeQuiet Dark Rock 6 and Cooler Master Elite Liquid 240. The reviews focus on performance and features of these hardware items.
Tech leaker suggests that AMD has a Ryzen 7 7700X3D lined up in the wings but if the specs are correct, it'll need…
A tech leaker suggests AMD is preparing to release the Ryzen 7 7700X3D processor, potentially utilizing chips that didn't meet the specifications for the Ryzen 7 7800X3D. The rumored specifications include 8 cores, 16 threads, 96MB of L3 cache, and a 4.5 GHz boost clock, with a 120W TDP. Pricing will be a key factor in its market viability, especially compared to the 7800X3D.
Hardware Reviews
This article compiles reviews for various PC hardware components, including the NZXT F120X A-RGB case, the be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 6 CPU Cooler, and the G-Wolves Fenrir Pro mouse. It also mentions a review for a Creative sound card/DAC.
Hardware Reviews
This article compiles reviews of various PC hardware components, including the MONTECH TEN case, Steelseries Arctis Nova Elite headset, and the LG UltraGear 52G930B monitor. It highlights high-end gaming peripherals and display technology.
Asus sure is picking its moment to launch its first-ever RAM kit, and ROG motherboards can reportedly unlock more…
Asus has launched its first-ever Republic of Gamers (ROG) branded DDR5 RAM kit, celebrating 20 years of the ROG brand. The 48GB kit, developed with BIWIN and using SK Hynix memory, is clocked at 6000MT/s and will retail for $880. A specialized ROG mode for Asus ROG motherboards will allow users to unlock performance up to DDR5-8000.
