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Is a liquid-cooled PC worth it?
This article compares air cooling and liquid cooling for PCs, suggesting that the choice depends on the intensity of gaming. While air cooling is reliable, liquid cooling offers a more visually appealing setup.
I test a lot of liquid coolers and this one absolutely crushes the rest
The Noctua NL-LC1 is presented as the best liquid cooler tested, excelling in quiet operation and high-end performance, particularly with demanding processors. Despite its top-tier cooling capabilities and advanced noise-dampening technology, it comes with a significant price premium, making it a poor value option compared to competitors like the Arctic Liquid Freezer III Pro 360.
REDMAGIC Astra 2 Review – A Worthy Tablet Sequel?
The REDMAGIC Astra 2 is a gaming tablet that excels in its specialized niche, offering a compact design, a vibrant OLED display, and impressive audio. It features a powerful Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset with advanced liquid cooling for sustained performance in demanding mobile games. While not ideal for productivity or photography, it stands out as a top-tier device for mobile gaming and media consumption.
Noctua's AIO liquid cooler is here but hooo boy is it expensive
Noctua has released its first AIO liquid cooler, the NL-LC1, developed in collaboration with Asetek. The cooler features Noctua's fans and a noise-absorbing pump cover, aiming for quiet operation. Despite its premium features, the NL-LC1 comes with a high price tag, with the 360mm version costing $250.
Cooler Master is playing around with a 2000 W CPU and GPU cooling solution with four huge 180 mm fans
Cooler Master has unveiled a prototype liquid cooling solution, codenamed Project AIO, capable of handling up to 2000W for both CPUs and GPUs. The system features four large 180 mm fans on a 360x360 mm radiator, designed to reduce noise and provide substantial thermal capacity for high-end workstations and potentially gaming PCs.
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.
Noctua's pumpless liquid cooler prototype is now 'neck and neck' with a normal AIO: successfully cools…
Noctua has showcased an improved prototype of its pumpless liquid cooler at Computex, demonstrating performance comparable to standard all-in-one (AIO) liquid coolers. The thermosiphon technology relies on evaporation and condensation to transfer heat, eliminating pump noise. While still in the prototype stage with an estimated release in Q3 2027, Noctua is optimistic about its mass production potential.
