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It's a very impressive 1000W unit from Corsair that doesn't cost the earth

We put Hyte's new X50 curvy chassis to the test

The DeepCool AK series of CPU coolers impressed us quite a bit. Now, the company is preparing the next generation of AK coolers, expanding the lineup with a new range of options, offering four, five or six heatpipes depending on the model. Second Gen AK DIGITAL CPU coolers are also on the way, offering users a digital display on top of the cooler for convenient system stat monitoring.

Intel's “Game Days” promotion, which wrapped up in late October, has already been replaced, though you could be forgiven for not noticing. Intel hasn't made any formal announcements, but new game packages spotted on retailers like Newegg indicate that the blue team is already underway with a new promotion. While …

AMD is partially reversing course after a recent announcement that it would move RDNA 1- and RDNA 2-based GPUs into “maintenance mode”, halting the development of game-ready drivers for these cards. Following significant backlash from the PC gaming community, the company has clarified that game optimisations for these cards will …

While the graphics performance of Intel's upcoming “Panther Lake” mobile CPUs has been the subject of much speculation, we now have our first look at the platform's CPU capabilities. Laptopreview (via VideoCardz) has shared a set of Cinebench R23 multi-core benchmarks for two of the new Core Ultra 300 series …

Thermal Grizzly has unveiled the WireView Pro II, a monitoring device designed for graphics cards using the 12V‑2×6 connector. The unit provides detailed oversight of power delivery, helping users detect potential issues early and safeguard both the connector and GPU. Unlike other tools that measure total current, the WireView Pro …

Sudokoo made some very bold statements about its latest fan, but can it live up to the claims?

KLEVV's URBANE V RGB DDR5 Gaming/OC memory has won several awards since launch, including an iF Design Award. Now, this memory is available in a new colourway, offering up a Jet Black option for those seeking to build a stealthy rig. The URBANE V RGB Gaming/OC series is designed with …

It's Netac's first Gen 5 SSD - let's see how it performs

Alexey “Unwinder” Nicolaychuk is back at work on MSI Afterburner, with the first beta of version 4.6.7 arriving soon. This update brings some significant and long-requested usability improvements to the voltage/frequency (V/F) curve editor, making fine-tuning your GPU easier than ever. Moreover, it also hints at support for a mysterious …

Building on the success of its Arx 500, Endorfy has officially launched a new variant of its popular mid-tower: the Arx 500 White ARGB. As the name suggests, this new model brings the same airflow-focused design to builders seeking a clean, all-white aesthetic. Endorfy states that significant effort went into …

Corsair has unleashed its new flagship PCIe 5.0 SSD for the storage market, the MP700 Pro XT. This new flagship Gen 5 M.2 drive is aimed squarely at enthusiasts and power users who want to push the limits of PCIe Gen 5 performance. Powered by a next-generation controller, the MP700 …

AMD is reportedly planning a new rebranding effort, one that will take a number of older-generation laptop processors and rename them under the new Ryzen 10 or Ryzen 100 series.  As spotted by @Olrak29_ (via VideoCardz), the changes affect the Ryzen 7035 (Rembrandt-R, Zen 3+) and Ryzen 7020 (Mendocino, Zen …

It's a tiny M.2 2242 drive from Corsair, aimed at handhelds and laptops

Thermalright is updating its Aqua Elite AIO series with a fresh new look. The new Aqua Elite 360 V5, which should keep the lineup's goal of offering solid cooling at an accessible price, features a completely redesigned pump block with subtle RGB lighting reminiscent of an aircraft jet engine. Available …

Montech is bringing its popular curved-glass aesthetic to the microATX market with the launch of the King 15. This new compact chassis is essentially a smaller version of the recently launched King 45, featuring the same 15° glass curve and dual-chamber layout. Available in black and white, the King 15 …

It seems AMD is working on a new X3D CPU. A new leak suggests that a Ryzen 5 7500X3D is in the works, potentially offering the cheapest entry point yet into 3D V-Cache gaming performance on the AM5 platform. The evidence comes from @momomo_us, who first leaked the OPN code …

It's a slimmed down version of the King 95, with angled fans in the floor - worth buying?

Thermaltake is aiming to make high-efficiency power supplies more accessible with the launch of its new Toughpower PT Platinum Series. Available in 850W, 1000W, and 1200W capacities, these new units boast 80 Plus Platinum certification and full compliance with the latest ATX 3.1 and PCIe 5.1 standards, all while hitting …

With several Steam sales coming up, now is a great time to top up your Steam Wallet. If you also happen to be in the market for a new RTX 50 series graphics card, then MSI has just the offer for you, with up to £100 in Steam vouchers available …

The saga surrounding Intel's Arrow Lake Refresh continues to evolve, with a new benchmark leak adding another layer of confusion to the mix. A processor identifying itself as the Core Ultra 7 270K Plus has just surfaced in the Geekbench 6 database, and its core configuration is quite surprising. According …

The first benchmark results for Panther Lake's Xe3 iGPU have surfaced online, giving us our first look at the performance potential of the new 12-core integrated GPU. The leak comes from a Geekbench entry for the upcoming Core Ultra X7 358H CPU, one of the first chips confirmed to carry …

Crucial, Micron's consumer brand, is making a stronger push into the enthusiast gaming market with the launch of its new DDR5 Pro Overclocking (OC) 6400 CL32 gaming memory. These new sticks aim to deliver a sweet spot of high speed and relatively low latency, wrapped in a fresh heat spreader …

Interested in a new SSD? We check out this 2TB model from Klevv

Corsair has launched an innovative triple-chamber case - but does it really make a difference?

InWin has unveiled its latest creation for the DIY enthusiast market, the Shift open-frame PC chassis. Designed as a highly adaptable platform, the Shift can transform between different orientations, serving as a test bench, a traditional gaming rig, or a dedicated hardware showcase. Constructed from high-quality aluminium using CNC machining …

The Cooler Master Hyper 212 is a legendary air cooler, offering excellent bang-for-buck and a significant performance upgrade compared to a stock CPU cooler. This week, Cooler Master is launching the latest version, the Hyper 212 3DHP Black. A dual-tower Alpha V4 3DHP cooler also launches this week.  The new …

Thermaltake is doubling down on the wood accent trend, adding two more cases to its ‘WS' (Wood Style) lineup. Following the recent debut of the S370 WS and View 270 Plus WS, the company has now unveiled wood-trimmed versions of its panoramic View 380 XL and the more compact View …

Sharkoon has today unveiled the latest addition to its Elite Shark case series, the CA500. Sharkoon's Elite Shark lineup is reserved for its high-end solutions, but without pushing the price too high. This new mid-tower chassis aims to stick to that motto, delivering a strong feature set without a punishing …