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ENERMAX has launched the world's smallest ATX 3.1 Power Supply with the new REVOLUTION D.F. 12

Kosta Andreadis | Mar 15, 2024 2:59 AM CDT

ENERMAX's range of power supplies has been impressive for years, with its REVOLUTION series offering excellent features, build quality, and versatility. According to the company, its latest entry not only adheres to the most up-to-date ATX 3.1 standard but is also the world's smallest ATX 3.1 power supply, with a depth of only 122mm.

ENERMAX has launched the world's smallest ATX 3.1 Power Supply with the new REVOLUTION D.F. 12

The new ENERMAX REVOLUTION D.F. 12 is all about maximizing space for airflow while delivering the power you need to jump into the latest PC games (or run complex AI tasks or content creation apps). As an ATX 3.1 power supply, it comes equipped with the newest 600W 600W 12V-2x6 cable compatible with modern GeForce RTX 40 Series graphics cards. This new cable design minimizes issues when a 12V cable is incorrectly seated.

As the world's smallest ATX 3.1 power supply, the ENERMAX REVOLUTION D.F. 12 is compact enough to fit in micro-ATX cases, making it perfect for building a tiny PC gaming powerhouse. Available in 750W and 850W capacities and in black or white, hit the jump to find out more.

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Thermaltake's new MS-1 M.2 SSD cooler features 8000RPM fan, heat pipe, and heatsink

Anthony Garreffa | Mar 14, 2024 9:36 PM CDT

Thermaltake has just announced its new MS-1 M.2 SSD cooler, which features a high-speed 8000RPM micro blower fan, heat pipe, and heatsink to keep your ultra-fast (and ultra-hot) Gen5 SSDs as cool as possible, keeping those huge 14GB/sec+ read speeds at their peak, all day long.

Thermaltake's new MS-1 M.2 SSD cooler features 8000RPM fan, heat pipe, and heatsink

The company claims that it beats an original passive heatsink and third-party active-cooled competitors with better performance and a smoother gaming experience. During its testing, Thermaltake used a Crucial T700 PCIe Gen 5 SSD to keep the SSD at a maximum of 77C, compared to the original T700 heatsink at 84C, and a third-party active-cooled M.2 SSD heatsink at 81C. Impressive, 4C is a decent margin.

Remember: Thermaltake is using a high-speed 8000RPM blower fan to keep the MS-1 M.2 SSD cooler, so it would have to be noisy as hell, especially compared to Crucial's stock heatsink on the T700 PCIe Gen 5 SSD. The competing actively-cooled M.2 SSD cooler looks to be the ineo aluminum M.2 SSD heatsink with a 10000RPM fan (faster, and noisier than the MS-1), according to Tom's Hardware.

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Seasonic introduces upgraded 12V-2x6 (H++) 600W power cables for its PSUs

Anthony Garreffa | Mar 13, 2024 8:01 PM CDT

Seasonic has just upgraded its GPU cables for some of its power supply units with upgraded H++ connectors that are compliant with the new PCIe Gen5 and ATX3 standards.

Seasonic introduces upgraded 12V-2x6 (H++) 600W power cables for its PSUs

The new 12V-2x6 power connectors now replace the current H+ (12VHPWR) power cables, with three versions of the cable specifically made by Seasonic for its power supplies. The new native 12V-2x6 power cable is compatible across multiple Seasonic ATX 3.0 power supplies, including the Prime TX, Prime PX, Vertex GX/PX, and Focus GX power supplies.

These cables won't work with ATX2-based power supplies, but the new native cables feature blue connectors on one side, which is nice to see. If you see blue, you know your cable isn't connected properly... nice and easy installation from Seasonic here.

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Insatiable AI GPU demand sees LiquidStack form new liquid cooling manufacturing plant in Texas

Anthony Garreffa | Mar 6, 2024 5:40 PM CST

The absolutely insatiable AI GPU demand has driven LiquidStack to announce a new US manufacturing site dedicated to high-performance, cost-effective, and reliable liquid cooling solutions for high-performance data center and edge computing applications.

Insatiable AI GPU demand sees LiquidStack form new liquid cooling manufacturing plant in Texas

LiquidStack's new facility will be located in Carrollton, Texas, where the company's entire range of liquid cooling solutions will be manufactured on-site, including direct-to-chip Coolant Distribution Units (CDUs), single-phase and two-phase immersion cooling solutions, and LiquidStack's in-house MacroModular and MicroModular prefabricated data centers.

The new Carrollton, Texas manufacturing facility and headquarters spans over 20,000 square feet, with LiquidStack seeking new production staff, with plans to triple the size of its workforce before the end of the year. LiquidStack recruiters will seek out new staffers at local colleges and universities throughout the year.

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be quiet! has new high-end Dark Base PC cases, now available in white

Kosta Andreadis | Feb 20, 2024 10:34 PM CST

German hardware maker be quiet! has announced two new high-end and versatile PC cases, the new Dark Base Pro 901 White and Dark Base 701 White. Both cases feature support for inverted layouts (a rarity), have been designed for maximum airflow and usability, and feature a stylish look with subtle ARGB lighting. Although they should probably be called 'White Base' cases, it's great to see be quiet!'s traditionally stealthy cases in bright all-white.

be quiet! has new high-end Dark Base PC cases, now available in white

The Dark Base Pro 901 White is the full-tower flagship, all about usability and delivering performance. You've got exchangeable panels on the top and front of the case and detachable brackets to make the installation of radiators and fans a breeze.

Cooling-wise, it comes with three pre-installed Silent Wings 4 White 140mm PWM fans and supports up to 420mm radiators in the front or up to 360mm on the top and side panels. For cable management, you have multiple cable bars to effectively hide them within the build to deliver a clean look.

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MSI reveals new MAG GL PSU options: 1000W and 1250W with new 12V-2x6 power connectors

Anthony Garreffa | Feb 19, 2024 8:37 PM CST

MSI has just announced two new members of its MAG GL PSU family, introducing 1250W and 1000W 80 Plus Gold power supplies that both feature the newer 12V-2x6 power connectors.

MSI reveals new MAG GL PSU options: 1000W and 1250W with new 12V-2x6 power connectors

The company introduced its new MAG GL PSU family last year, with mid-range offerings in the 850W, 750W, and 650W PSUs. The newer 1250W and 1000W PSUs feature ATX 3.1 compatibility, and the new 12V-2x6 power connectors are on NVIDIA's new GeForce RTX 40 SUPER series GPUs, with both the new A1250GL and A1000GL PSUs from MSI.

The flagship MSI MAG A1250WGL PCIE5 power supply offers 1250W of power output with an 80 Plus Gold rating, while the A1000GL PCIE5 PSU features 1000W of power delivery and the same 80 Plus Gold certification. There aren't many differences between the 1250W and 1000W models, apart from their power delivery capability (1250W vs 1000W).

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Eurocom's new monster 780W AC adapter costs $428, supports MSI's new TITAN 18HX gaming laptop

Anthony Garreffa | Feb 19, 2024 6:03 PM CST

Eurocom has just announced its monster new 780W AC adapter, which has been specifically designed to power the most powerful laptops that Eurocom offers and now supports MSI's new TITAN 18HX gaming laptop. Check it out:

Eurocom's new monster 780W AC adapter costs $428, supports MSI's new TITAN 18HX gaming laptop

The company says its groundbreaking new accessory addresses the power limitations of the stock 400W AC adapter that MSI ships with its new TITAN 18HX gaming laptop, ensuring peak performance for high-end gaming and workstation use from the laptop.

Mark Bialic, President of Eurocom, explained in the press release: "Our mission has always been to empower users with high-performance, upgradeable solutions. The 780 W AC Adapter for the MSI Titan 18HX exemplifies our commitment to excellence. This is the best option to replace aging AC Adapters and move to a single more powerful one. There is really nothing like this on the market".

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Lian Li reveals its next-gen PC cases, cooling designs, and PSUs at Digital Expo 2024

Anthony Garreffa | Feb 15, 2024 9:00 PM CST

Lian Li recently hosted its 2024 Digital Expo event on YouTube, sharing updates on prototype cases, a standing desk, new concepts for all-in-one (AIO) coolers, and new power supplies that are on the way.

Lian Li reveals its next-gen PC cases, cooling designs, and PSUs at Digital Expo 2024

The new prototype Lian Li SUP-01 is a new case that experiments with a front GPU layout, while the new AIO cooler is the GALAHAD II LCD SHIFT that the company minimizes the tubing with, while a new EDGE Series PSU is a new form factory power supply that solves cable access in dual chamber cases.

Lian Li also unveiled its new DK-07 standing desk with a glass top covering the component chamber, surrounded by aluminum panels, and a built-in 30-inch LG transparent OLED display as a secondary monitor without obscuring the system. It looks beautiful, and I'd love to see what it'd be like in the flesh.

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25,300 x CableMod '12VHPWR' angled adapters recalled, they cause $74,000+ in property damage

Anthony Garreffa | Feb 12, 2024 8:01 PM CST

CableMod has had issues with its angled adapters melting, with a voluntary safety recall for its angled 12VHPWR adapters recently, but now HotHardware has discovered something new.

25,300 x CableMod '12VHPWR' angled adapters recalled, they cause $74,000+ in property damage

A new report on the Consumer Product Safety Commission website has a recall date of February 8 for CableMod's V1.0 and V1.1 angled adapters, with potential risks being fires and burn hazards if the male connector becomes loose. The recall has around 25,300 units involved, which is a large amount of cables plugged into gamers' expensive graphics cards.

The Consumer Product Safety Commission reports that they've received 272 reports of adapters becoming loose, overheating and melting into the GPU, causing at least $74,500 in property damage claims in the United States.

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Seasonic reveals VERTEX SAKURA Special Edition 1000W PSU: perfect for your high-end GPU

Anthony Garreffa | Feb 1, 2024 9:36 PM CST

Seasonic has just unleashed its brand new VERTEX SAKURA Edition PSU, the new VERTEX-GX-1000 power supply with ATX 3.0 compatibility and a native 12VHPWR power connector. Check it out:

Seasonic reveals VERTEX SAKURA Special Edition 1000W PSU: perfect for your high-end GPU

The company showed off its new VERTEX SAKURA Edition PSU in Japan, with full modularity, ATX 3.0 compatibility, and a native 12VHPWR power connector. You're looking at a price of around 30,000 yen (around $200 USD), and it should sell well in Japan, given it's a SAKURA Edition PSU.

Some of the staff store members said that they recommend pre-ordering the new Seasonic VERTEX SAKURA Edition power supply, as it will be in small quantities given it's a limited edition product. We don't know about availability in other markets just yet, but we should expect an announcement (and small quantities) soon.

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