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Gigabyte recently unveiled its latest line of PCIe 5.0 SSDs, the Gigabyte Aorus 14000 Gen5. Available with up to 4TB of storage capacity, these new PCIe 5.0 SSDs are positioned as top contenders in the gaming SSD market. The fastest model can achieve sequential read and write speeds of 14.5 …

MSI announced a new PC case series that deviates from the standard design. This series is the MAG Pano 100 PZ, featuring a panoramic view with three 4mm tempered glass in a chamfering design, allowing users to admire the hardware inside from any angle. The MAG Pano 100 PZ series' …

In the lead-up to the official launch of the Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite and Plus processors, Qualcomm has unveiled new details about its graphics architecture. The highly anticipated Adreno X1 marks the first generation of integrated graphics for X-series SoCs running Windows on ARM. The ‘1' denotes the generation, with …

If you've already got a Ryzen X3D processor, you may want to wait upgrade for a little longer. The first Ryzen 9000 series processors are launching in July, being the first desktop chips to feature the new Zen 5 CPU cores. However, current-gen Ryzen 7000 X3D CPUs will remain faster …

SK Hynix has shared its plans for next-generation GDDR7 memory. According to a company representative, the production of GDDR7 is expected to commence by the beginning of 2025.  In an interview with Anandtech, an SK Hynix spokesperson stated that “the firm will not kick off mass production of their GDDR7 …

During the Computex Keynote, AMD CEO Dr. Lisa Su made waves by unveiling the Ryzen 9000 series of AM5 CPUs. The upcoming series introduces the new Zen 5 core architecture and is set to hit the market next month. While the core count and clock rates remain unchanged in the …

Palit had several interesting graphics card announcements at Computex this year. For starters, Palit is gearing up a new 'AquaFusion' cooler design that blends air cooling and liquid cooling to deliver even greater temperatures on powerful GPUs like the RTX 4090. We also get a look at new RTX 4080 Super Master and RTX 4080 Super Beyond Limits graphics cards, and a new prototype liquid cooling project. 

Could this mATX collaboration from Lian Li and Dan cases replace your mini-ITX small form factor system?

We check out a 1600W unit from Cooler Master with 80 Plus Platinum efficiency

Following the Dark Rock 5 announcement at Computex 2024, be quiet! has now shared the details of its upcoming CPU air cooler. Using a single-tower design, the Dark Rock 5 aims to deliver efficient cooling in scenarios where larger dual-tower models may not be practical. This cooler is engineered to …

AMD's announcement of the Ryzen 9000 series at Computex has led to speculation about the release timeline for the X3D models. A seven-month gap between the Ryzen 7000 and 7000X3D series suggests that the 9000X3D models might be released around CES 2025. However, a recent report indicates that the Ryzen …

It has been reported that AMD's upcoming Radeon RX 8000 series won't have the same GPU diversity as the last two. Unlike previous iterations, the RDNA 4 desktop GPU series is expected to feature only two GPUs: Navi 48 and Navi 44. Industry insiders believe the Navi 48, which has …

At Computex 2024, we were given access to a host of new products from Gigabyte in a guarded room – away from the main show floor. Almost everything now has the letters ‘Ai’ stamped on it, from screens and graphics cards to AMD and intel motherboards...

At Computex, DeepCool showcased a variety of new hardware, including new Matrix AIO coolers, and an upgraded Assassin IV cooler with an added vapor chamber to increase cooling potential to 300W. We also get new cases, power supplies and a new touch of customisation for builds through Pixels. Starting off …

AMD's Ryzen 7 7800X3D has proven to be a resounding success for the company. Following its debut, it quickly became the top-selling CPU. With the Ryzen 9000 series coming soon, AMD is expected to launch a new set of X3D processors that enhance performance beyond the standard chips thanks to …

At Computex, PowerColor showcased an innovative concept for a consumer Radeon model featuring an AI processor. The company's unique approach involves incorporating a Neural Processing Unit (NPU) into the graphics card, designed to optimise power usage. Unlike Nvidia's GeForce RTX AI PC program, which focuses on promoting systems with GPUs …

Intel, AMD, and Nvidia may have all just had the next few years of launches leaked a little early. A series of roadmaps from laptop maker, Clevo, have made their way online, revealing upcoming laptop chips from all three major companies over the next couple of years.  According to the …

It's one of the fastest SSDs we've ever tested, using the latest Phison controller

Leo caught up with the folks at Gamdias at Computex this week to get the run down on all the latest. This year, Gamdias has a lot to show, including new Helios power supplies, new LCD Display CPU coolers, including a new AIO and a dual-tower air cooler. Finally, there …

Leo checks in with Netac to take a look at the new NV7000-Q SSD, launching this week alongside Computex. We also get a look at what Netac has going on in the DDR5 memory market.  Netac is back at Computex this year armed with a brand new SSD. The new …

Nvidia continues to dominate the GPU market, with a supply of about 7.7 million GPUs to add-in-board (AIB) partners in the past quarter. This figure primarily includes discrete desktop GPUs, with gaming GPUs comprising the majority. Since the RTX 40 series launch, Nvidia's shipments have increased by over 2 million …

Geekbench recently received three sets of results for the Ryzen 9 HX 170 processor in CPU and GPU testing. The nomenclature update for AMD's Strix Point CPUs just ahead of the Computex announcement caused confusion, with some laptops displaying outdated SKU names during the tests. The Ryzen 9 HX 170/370 …

At Computex this week, Leo met up with the Alphacool team to check out the latest innovations for DIY PC builders looking to make the jump to custom water cooling.  At Computex this year, Alphacool has several new interesting water cooling launches. At the top of the list is the …

Lexar has introduced the Armor 700 portable SSD, the latest addition to its portable SSD lineup. Designed to offer a blend of speed and durability, the Armor 700 Portable SSD targets professional photographers, videographers, content producers, and gamers. Featuring peak read/write speeds of up to 2000MB/s via the USB 3.2 …

We couldn't let Computex go by without catching up with Steve of Gamers Nexus. Leo and Steve met up in the event halls to go over all of Intel's major announcements this week, including the unveiling of Lunar Lake. 

Leo takes a closer look at the new Tower 600 and Tower 250

New graphics cards, motherboards, monitors and more from MSI at Computex

MSI's latest laptops are built for AI

Fractal Design expands into new product categories

EK is at Computex 2024 to showcase its latest work. In addition to the EK-Pro DFF (Draining, Flushing, and Filling) unit, EK is introducing a new line of water cooling components named Nexe, which targets a balanced price/performance ratio. Nexe is the technical bridge between efficient cooling and high-performance computing, …