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HAVN, a relatively new hardware company out of Europe, made a splash a couple of years ago when it debuted its first case, the HAVN HS 420. Cut to Computex 2026, and the company is back with its smaller and more compact mid-tower follow-up, the HAVN HS 360 VGPU. Like its bigger sibling, it's a stylish panoramic case designed for a vertical GPU orientation, but this time it's 19.4% smaller and 29.5% lighter thanks to its new UniSheet panoramic glass, which is thinner and stronger.

In fact, with the new refined glass, HAVN achieved a 31.8% tighter bend for front- and side-panel coverage, making it one of the tightest bends on a panoramic case currently on the market. For HAVN, going smaller was based on direct feedback from the PC gaming community, but the HAVN HS 360 VGPU doesn't sacrifice cooling or airflow to achieve its smaller physical footprint.

You've still got room for up to 11 x 120mm fans, with the company refining the rear fan installation and the bottom intake angled plate for easier DIY access and installation. Plus, it now supports BTF or back-connect motherboards. In many ways, it feels like the HAVN HS 420 Version 2.0, and it includes a couple of innovative features that the company claims reduce GPU temperatures by up to 4 degrees Celsius during gaming.

With content creators moving to higher-resolution video shooting, such as ProRes on the latest iPhone generation or the equivalent on the Android side, on-device storage is quickly being eaten up.

ADATA has provided a solution to this problem, with layers of security for creators concerned about losing their storage device and having its contents stolen. At Computex 2026, ADATA unveiled the Urban TapSafe, a new creator-focused external SSD featuring NFC-based security.

ADATA explained to me that the drive uses USB 3.2 Gen2 x2 (20 Gbps) and will be available in 1TB and 2TB capacities. Additionally, the drive weighs only 72.61g (2.56oz), making it extremely easy to carry in a camera bag or even a pocket.

ADATA XPG has showcased a selection of new products at Computex 2026, but one that caught my eye was a keyboard that lacks traditional lithium batteries commonly found in wireless keyboards. However, this new wireless keyboard can last months on a single charge.

But how, you ask? One answer. Instead of a lithium-ion battery, XPG has opted for a supercapacitor, which stores energy differently. For example, a supercapacitor stores energy as an electric field on charged surfaces, or electrostatically, whereas a traditional lithium battery stores energy chemically.

The advantages of supercapacitors are that they can charge to full within seconds/minutes, have no risk of thermal runaway, but hold far less total charge capacity.

AVerMedia is known for its fantastic capture card solutions designed for content creators, and at Computex 2026, the company unveiled its top-of-the-line capture card, capable of capturing two video inputs simultaneously.

The new capture card is called the MultiStudio Core GC750, and it's a multi-platform streaming device that is capable of sending a stream to four platforms simultaneously. AVerMedia informed me the MultiStudio Core can also stream landscape and portrait formats simultaneously, which is great for optimizing streams for both mobile and PC viewers.

In addition to supporting two camera inputs, the MultiStudio Core also supports Quad 4K60 capture, along with AI-powered video processing, True Color Capture, and is paired with Mobile Studio Control.

AVerMedia is no stranger to unveiling innovative products designed to make streamers' and content creators' lives easier, and at Computex 2026, the company has once again done it, but this time with a camera that will be particularly attractive to first-person-shooter gamers who are regularly accused of hacking, and creators who do unboxing videos.

AVerMedia gave me a tour of their booth at Computex 2026 and immediately brought me over to check out the PW313D DUALCAM, a 2-in-1 webcam. The PW313D is equipped with a 5MP sensor on the right-hand side, and a 2MP sensor on the left-hand side. The idea with the dual-cam is that creators and streamers can capture two camera angles simultaneously.

Examples of this include FPS gamers that want one camera angle pointed at their face, and another pointed at their mouse-wielding hand to show they are hacking. Another great example use case would be creators that do Pokemon card openings, or really any kind of relatively small unboxing.

NVIDIA made a big splash at Computex 2026 with RTX Spark, its new platform that combines an ARM-based Grace CPU with a Blackwell RTX GPU on a single chip. While the hardware looks seriously impressive on paper, a new Morgan Stanley report suggests it won't come cheap.

Analysts at Morgan Stanley suggest that laptops powered by the flagship N1x chip will not be priced below around $2,899, while entry-level systems running the standard N1 platform are expected to start at roughly $1,799. Those figures are for base configurations, likely meaning 16GB to 32GB of RAM and 512GB to 1TB of storage. Fully loaded models with 128GB of unified memory and multi-terabyte SSDs will cost considerably more.

At those price points, RTX Spark is not competing with mainstream Windows laptops. It is going directly after Apple's MacBook Pro, which starts at around $2,100 for the M5 Pro configuration. NVIDIA's advantage lies in graphics performance and AI compute.

As previously reported, AMD is bringing back the undisputed AM4 gaming champion, the Ryzen 7 5800X3D 10th Anniversary Edition, on June 25, starting at $349. But Team Red didn't simply flip a switch to restart production of the iconic processor. Instead, the chip had to be re-engineered from the ground up for a newer 3D V-Cache stacking process after the original production method was no longer available.

In an interview with Tom's Hardware, AMD Senior VP and GM of Ryzen, David McAfee, explained that the original Ryzen 7 5800X3D used an early version of TSMC's SoIC hybrid bonding process, which enabled AMD to stack the additional cache die directly on top of the CPU compute die. Since then, TSMC has moved on to newer generations of its 3D stacking technology, and that older process was simply no longer available.

McAfee described reworking the chip for the second-generation stacking process as a "labor of love" for the company's engineers. That work included building samples, testing reliability, and validating the bonding process all over again. This also explains why the CPU disappeared from normal retail channels for so long, even as AM4 users kept demanding it.

Sony Santa Monica is making a new God of War game, but it doesn't star Kratos; instead, his wife Laufey, and the developers share more details about the game including an esoteric setting for Laufey.

Yesterday, Sony announced God of War Laufey, a direct continuation to the events of God of War 2018. The new God of War game features Kratos' wife Laufey as the main protagonist and is being directed by longtime Sony Santa Monica developer Ariel Lawrence, who shared some insights on the game in a recent interview with studio head Cory Barlog.

The game is set in the colorful and exotic afterlife of the gods, Lawrence confirms, offering the studio tons of unique opportunities for chaotic clashes of heroes, legends, and mythologies interwoven with quirky humor--the game features a talking gelatinous cube with an enchanted sword stuck in it, Excalibur-style. The result is an expression of the franchise that's quite unique.

AMD's Radeon RX 9060 XT has reached another extreme-overclocking milestone, with overclocker Bill "Sampson" Alverson pushing an engineering sample of the GPU to 4,643 MHz, about 48% above AMD's listed boost clock. The result is reportedly the second-highest GPU frequency ever recorded, just behind the current world record of 4.769GHz.

That world record belongs to AMD and overclocker Splave, set on the same card at 4.769GHz. Sampson did not beat that record this time, but the result still puts him in rare company. Only two discrete GPU overclocking runs have ever exceeded 4.0GHz, and both involve the RX 9060 XT.

The card used for this run was an engineering sample, and the screenshots show custom AMD internal software being used for liquid-nitrogen overclocking. One visible command references "L1N2control.exe" with settings targeting 4,650 MHz and 1,610 mV. These appear to be non-public AMD utilities, firmware, or BIOS modifications that allow far greater control over voltage and frequency than standard tools like MSI Afterburner would ever permit. The motherboard used was reportedly an MSI board, though the exact model has not been confirmed.

Intel's upcoming LGA1954 platform may finally give desktop users the upgrade longevity they have been asking for. According to prominent hardware leaker Jaykihn, LGA1954 motherboards equipped with a 64MB SPI ROM will be able to support CPU generations beyond Razor Lake, with all Z-series boards expected to meet that requirement.

That is a big deal. Intel sockets have traditionally served only one or two CPU generations. The current LGA1851, for example, supports Arrow Lake and a handful of Meteor Lake variants released in 2024 and 2025. As a reminder, LGA1954 is the socket expected to release with the upcoming Core Ultra 400S desktop CPUs, codenamed Nova Lake.

The new claim suggests that BIOS flash capacity may be a key requirement for extended CPU support, though Intel has not officially confirmed any such plan for LGA1954. On the chipset side, Intel is recommending but not requiring B960 board makers to use 64MB BIOS chips, which means the extended compatibility window may not be uniform across all board tiers. Budget buyers on B-series boards could end up with a shorter upgrade path depending on what their motherboard vendor ships.

Motherboards with backside connectors are gathering momentum in the market, but with a few exceptions, they've tended to be expensive models. GIGABYTE is bucking that trend. It's readying two Micro-ATX B850M Stealth motherboards that will fall within the budgets of users wanting a super-clean build.

There are two versions of the B850M AORUS Stealth, differing only in the choice of white and black colors. They feature refreshingly simple aesthetics, mostly free of highlights, flourishes and branding, which is exactly what the cleanest of builds need.

GIGABYTE says the boards are the first mATX boards with back side connectors, which opens up a new market for smaller form factor builds. It will be compatible with a wide range of cases from nearly all of the major manufacturers. Though it may be a while before dedicated mATX cases with backside connector support are widely available.

Remedy Entertainment's new action RPG Control Resonant is coming September 24, 2026 to PS5, and September 26 to Xbox Series X/S, and PC, the studio has announced, with a 2-day early access window being offered exclusively to PlayStation 5 gamers.

Remedy's latest game is due this September, bringing the studio's distinct artistic style to the realm of Devil May Cry-like hack-and-slash combat. Control Resonant is a direct sequel to Remedy's 2019 hit Control, chronicling the adventures of Dylan, the supernaturally-powered brother of Jesse Faden, complete with an action RPG focus that emphasizes combat and open-world exploration.

Control Resonant pre-orders are currently open for all platforms, and the game is priced at $59.99 for the base version and $69.99 for the deluxe edition, which includes in-game extras, a soundtrack, and an artbook. Remedy teamed up with PlayStation to offer 2-day exclusive early access to PS5 users--anyone who buys the PS5 digital deluxe edition will get 48 hours of early playtime with Resonant.

Intel has officially pulled back the curtain on its Xeon 7 "Diamond Rapids" server CPU lineup at Computex 2026, confirming a 2027 launch window alongside a handful of key specs. The announcement came alongside Intel's reveal of the Xeon 6+ "Clearwater Forest" chips. These two reveals give us a clearer picture of where the company's data center roadmap is headed.

Diamond Rapids is an all-P-core design, making it the natural successor to Granite Rapids in Intel's data center lineup. In terms of specs, Intel confirmed a roughly 50% increase in core count over Xeon 6, which puts the top-end configuration at around 192 cores. Memory bandwidth doubles over Granite Rapids, backed by a 16-channel configuration and support for second-generation MRDIMMs, with theoretical peak bandwidth potentially exceeding 1.2 TB/s per socket. PCIe 6.0 is also on the list.

Intel scrapped the previously planned 8-channel variant of Diamond Rapids, consolidating around the higher-bandwidth 16-channel design exclusively. The chip architecture itself uses a scalable SoC design with uniform memory latency. Intel's die shot shown at Computex revealed four CPU chiplets flanking two large I/O dies in the center, an approach structurally similar to what AMD is doing with EPYC Venice.

Capcom has set a September launch for its big new Onimusha game, which will help round out a stellar year for the publisher.

Japanese entertainment giant Capcom is on a roll right now. The group continued its profit gains last year, selling a record 59 million games and pushing operating income to consecutive new highs. Capcom is set to achieve similar results this year with the release of multiple high-profile and best-selling games, including Resident Evil 9 (5 million sales in 5 days) and Pragmata (2 million sales in 16 days).

Capcom's next game in its FY26 lineup is a classic series from the publisher's IP treasure trove: Onimusha. The new occultish samurai swordfighter is coming later this year, with Capcom announcing that Onimusha Way of the Sword will launch on September 25, 2026 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC.

ASUS is taking a page from EV vehicle designers and testing a higher operating voltage with the 12V-2x6 power connector. ASUS demoed a modified RTX 5090 at Computex 2026 featuring a 12V-2x6 power connector running at 48 volts with a 1200-watt power limit.

Images from ComputerBase show the modified GPU running 3DMark while consuming over 1000 watts of power. The GPU is able to do this thanks to the higher-voltage architecture, allowing the RTX 5090's 16-pin power cable to operate at significant wattages without overheating. ASUS also had to modify the power supply to run at 48V, noting (in a press release) that it has developed a unit that can adapt between 12V and 48V automatically when the PSU detects a compatible (48V) GPU.

In scientific terms, higher voltages translate into lower amperage. ComputerBase did the math, noting that at 48 volts, the 12V-2x6 power connector's individual wires only need to operate at 3.5 amps to achieve a blisteringly high 1000 watts of power delivery. By contrast, at 12V (the power connector's official operating voltage), each wire needs over 12 amps to achieve just 600W of power delivery.

Ocypus, an up-and-comer to the CPU cooling game, has unveiled a selection of new cases and cooling solutions at Computex 2026.

First up is the Ocypus Delta L36 Elite ARGB Digital, a cooling solution Ocypus is aiming at the mainstream who are after ARGB lighting and a built-in temperature readout, but not a full LCD screen. Additionally, the dot-matrix display means this model will be cheaper than other AIOs that come equipped with an LCD display. Next is the Ocypus Omega L36 ENG Limited, which I saw last year when it was in its prototype phase, but Ocypus has informed me that this model is now ready to come to market sometime later this year.

The Ocypus Omega L36 ENG Limited features 310W TDP support and a pump/display that physically lifts and deploys side ducting as CPU load increases. The idea is that extra airflow will be moved around the CPU socket area when it's lifted. This feature is particularly notable as not many AIOs come with the capacity to cool nearby motherboard components, such as VRMs. Additionally, the display equipped to the Omega L36 can be customized to a user's preference, such as the inclusion of custom GIFs, images, MP4 files, lighting, etc.

ASRock is one of AMD's key Radeon gaming partners, so much so that our flagship review of the new Radeon RX 9070 GRE was released this week, focused on the company's impressive all-new dark Steel Legend design. A rare 2026 gaming GPU release, as the focus gradually shifts to the next generation of Radeon graphics powered by RDNA 5.

Although the current market is pretty bad for consumers, with seemingly all capacity going to building AI factories and data centers, RDNA 5 is still on the horizon and should debut. Current rumors point to a mid-2027 release, with the design for AMD's next-gen graphics architecture reportedly in its final stages. Of course, the 2027 window is due to the current DRAM crisis, with previous reports indicating that RDNA 5 could have been ready by the end of this year.

With that in mind, it's not outside the realm of possibility that companies like ASRock are already developing and finalizing GPU designs, cooling, and specs for the next generation of Radeon graphics cards. And with that, relatively hidden in ASRock's booth at Computex 2026, behind a highly reflective tempered glass panel, we spotted a next-generation Radeon GPU design for its Phantom Gaming series.

Levelplay, a relatively new company in the PC industry, has showcased a bunch of new offerings at Computex 2026, and one product that stood out for all the right reasons is the Newtro series.

Levelplay took me through each of their new products, including the Mag Fan Kit, a patented magnetic fan installation system that uses a magnetic mounting plate to replace traditional screws. Additionally, Levelplay ran me through the Edge 360, a 4.4" LCD display equipped with a 360mm AIO liquid cooler.

The display is customizable and intended to show hardware statistics, but users can play custom GIFs or simply add a personalized theme to their system. Notably, Levelplay informed me that since they have chosen an LCD display, the entire product will be considerably cheaper than similar AIO's equipped with customizable displays.

Renowned for precise engineering, sleek designs, and thermal performance, be quiet!'s cases have continued to impress over the years, and at Computex 2026, we got the chance to check out its next-gen flagship Pure Base 803 and Pure Base 803 LX in prototype form. Built for premium components and even workstation-style rigs, they both can support up to three 420mm radiators for extreme performance. The PSU is also top-mounted on the rear for easy access.

And to give you a sense of the size, the model you see here has a GeForce RTX 5090 installed, one of the largest GPUs on the market, and it doesn't look all that big inside the Pure Base 803. The build also includes be quiet!'s new Light Loop IO LCD cooler, with its vibrant lighting, daisy-chained Light Wings LX PWM, and a 2.1-inch IPS display with 500-nit peak brightness.

One of the reasons the new Pure Base 803 and Pure Base 803 LX sit on the larger side is their ability to support multiple hard drives and expanded storage. So, in addition to housing an AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 dual CPU and a GeForce RTX 5090 for AAA gaming in 4K with path tracing, they're also cases for the AI workstation and AI enthusiast markets for those looking for performance and cooling when running local models and agents.

KLEVV, one of the leading memory companies, has showcased a selection of new memory and storage products at Computex 2026, demonstrating high speeds and high capacities.

At their booth, KLEVV walked me through each of the new memory kits, starting with the CRAS V RGB Prime. The company's very first kit adds an AMD EXPO-ULL (Ultra Low-Latency) profile. According to KLEVV, the new high-end memory kit offers DDR5-6000 speeds with a CAS latency of 26. KLEVV showed a 32GB kit that was running on a Ryzen 9 9950X3D. Moving on, we have the CRAS Va RGB kit, which KLEVV explained is its high-performance kit as it features DDR5-10000 speeds.

Next is the LITE V RGB, a new memory kit that comes in capacities up to 64GB and speeds up to DDR5-6400. Additionally, the heat spreader features a nice RGB crown for some aesthetic flair. However, what was easily the most impressive kit KLEVV showcased was a 256GB (128GB x 2) kit featuring stunning 4R CUDIMMs.