Cases, Cooling & PSU

Noctua has teamed up with Prusa Research on two new 3D printing filaments in Noctua's signature colorway, check them out:

The new Prusament PLA Noctua Beige and Prusament PLA Noctua Brown combine Prusa's expertise with in-house manufacturing quality and excellent printing performance with Noctua's iconic beige and brown color scheme, making them the ideal choice when 3D printing parts for Noctua-themed PC builds or DIY projects that use Noctua fans for cooling.

Like other Prusa filaments, Prusament PLA Noctua Beige and Noctua Brown are manufactured in-house by Prusa Research in Prague, Czech Republic. This guarantees flawless, consistent quality with extremely tight tolerances (±0.02mm), maximum colour accuracy and continuous monitoring.

Chieftec's new compact mATX case called The Cube (CI-03B-OP) looks like a home theater subwoofer, and that's by design. The company notes that The Cube's "Hi-Fi-inspired style" is intended to blend into a modern home, whether on a desk or in a living room. The speaker-like mesh on the front actually covers a single large 200mm pre-installed PWM fan for air intake.

Inside the case, the motherboard sits flat with support for CPU coolers up to 160mm in height, radiators up to 240mm in length, and GPU graphics cards up to 335mm in length. There's definitely enough room and airflow in The Cube to put together a decent gaming or productivity rig, and the case's overall look definitely stands out among other mATX options.

The Cube has also been designed to make accessing components and the building process straightforward, with the case folding open once you remove the side panels. Inside, there's also room for two 3.5" HDDs and two 2.5" SSDs, so it's one of the more spacious compact cases out there. Here's a look at the specs.

Cooler Master has just unleashed its beastly new COSMOS ALPHA case, with its upgraded FreeForm 2.0 modular system in the ultra-premium market, and should cost under $365.

The new Cooler Master COSMOS ALPHA case was first teased at Computex 2025 earlier this year, with the company's new tease on the COSMOS ALPHA highlighting its massive interior, which can handle gigantic radiator installations, and a massive 400mm maximum graphics card length, which is supported by the COSMOS ALPHA's new integrated GPU holder.

You can install up to 4 gigantic GPUs inside of the COSMOS ALPHA case, a massive E-ATX motherboard, and the biggest cooling systems you can think of. Cooler Master explains on its YouTube video of the new COSMOS ALPHA case: "The legendary COSMOS series, once hailed as the ultimate expression of PC case modularity, evolves into the "halo" platform for enthusiasts and modders. With its iconic design language and enhanced modular internals, COSMOS is engineered for boundary-pushers who want limitless control over layout, cooling, and customization".

It's no secret that power supply capacity has increased in recent years to meet the higher power requirements of high-end CPUs and GPUs. That said, when looking at mainstream hardware like the AMD Ryzen 5 9600X and the GeForce RTX 5060 or Radeon RX 9060 XT, there's no real need to go all out with a 1000W PSU; you'll be just fine with a 550W or 650W PSU.

And if you're looking for something in the affordable 550W to 750W range, you might want to take a look at ENDORFY's new Vero L6 lineup, which includes 550W, 650W, and 750W models. These new power supplies are all ATX 3.1 compliant and include a fixed 12V-2x6 cable for modern graphics cards, a single Stratus 120 mm fan for cooling, and high-quality capacitors rated for 105 degrees Celsius operation.

ENDORFY's Vero L6 power supplies are also Cybenetics Silver- and 80 PLUS Bronze-certified for efficiency, Cybenetics Noise Rating Standard++-rated for quiet operation, and feature a full range of electrical and thermal protections, including OVP, OCP, OPP, OTP, and more. Throw in a double-sided PCB with heat dissipation in mind and a 5-year warranty, and it's a PSU range for those looking at building a PC gaming rig on a budget.

Noctua has confirmed that each of its CPU coolers that work on the Intel LGA1700 and LGA1851 sockets will work on Intel's next-gen LGA1954 socket that will debut with its next-gen Core Ultra 400 series "Nova Lake" desktop CPUs.

The company previously confirmed that LGA1700 and LGA1851 sockets both share the same mounting layout, with Noctua even offering free upgrade kits for older coolers before LGA1700 support. But the company recently updated its FAQ, including Intel's new LGA1954 socket being supported, meaning a single mounting kit will handle three generations of Intel CPU sockets.

Noctua has model-specific exceptions like the low-profile NH-L9i family of CPU coolers, but for the rest of the tower and dual-tower CPU coolers, if it supports the LGA1700 socket, it'll support both LGA1851 and the next-gen LGA1954 sockets.

Noctua is widely known as a luxury brand for creating stylish, powerful, and silent fans and coolers that have won awards, received accolades, and are generally viewed as the sort of boutique brand commonly associated with sports cars or fashion. As strange as that may sound for a company that creates fans for PC cases, one of Noctua's hallmarks is its unique brown-and-tan colorway across its lineup.

It's both an unusual choice and something that helps Noctua products immediately stand out, which is why the company's latest announcement is more of a stealth release as it presents two products in its new G2 lineup in an all-black "chromax" colorway.

This includes the NH-D15 G2 CPU air cooler and the company's NF-A14x25 G2 140mm (and round-frame NF-A14x25r G2) fans, designed for those who "prefer a stealthy, unobtrusive look." The only real difference here is the colorway, as you're still getting the same premium build quality and technical features of the line-up. Plus, the high prices, with the NH-D15 G2 chromax.black CPU cooler set to sell for around $189.90 USD (or 159.90 EUR), depending on US trade conditions.

LIAN LI's new Platinum Certified SX PSU Series offers premium quality and performance in the SFX category of compact power supplies, available in Black or White, and with capacities of up to 1200W. With an 80 PLUS Platinum certification promising up to 92% efficiency and stable power delivery, LIAN LI's SX Platinum Series PSUs are also fully ATX 3.1 compliant, featuring a PCIe Gen 5.1 12V-2x6 connector rated at up to 600W for modern GeForce RTX 50 Series and select Radeon RX 9000 Series graphics cards.

The new SX Platinum Series PSUs are also fully modular, featuring braided cables and internal hardware that includes 100% Japanese 105°C capacitors, as well as a high-amperage single +12V rail for premium power delivery and long-term reliability. A single quiet 120mm fluid dynamic bearing fan, with a 'Zero RPM' mode that can be physically toggled, cools the PSU.

With dimensions of 140 x 86 x 150mm, these SFX power supplies are ideal for compact ITX builds and pairing with smaller cases. They also look stylish, thanks to LIAN LI's embossed mesh cover over the fan. Here's a breakdown of the models and specs, which includes a 10-year warranty.

SilverStone's new FLP02 case was designed to mimic the look and feel of PCs from the early 1990s, right down to the beige color, 'Turbo' mode, and faux floppy disk drive bays. The retro-inspired design may look like a blast from the past, but it's very much a modern case, thanks to support for a 360mm radiator on top and GPUs up to 386mm in length. Two things that didn't exist when PCs looked like this.

Outside of its retro look, the primary feature that distinguishes this tower case from others is that it actually boasts three 5.25-inch drive bays, which can be installed to resemble the fake old-school floppy disk drives. This means that you've only got two 120mm front intake fans, which should still be more than enough for most configurations. Plus, it's a very old-school way of installing traditional platter-based HDDs.

One cool touch is that the entire 'Turbo' and power module is functional, featuring retro-inspired power, reset, and even a lock-and-key mechanism for added security. And when you press the 'Turbo' button, it sets the fans to full speed for maximum cooling. For those who recall, the 'Turbo' button was all about making your Intel CPU run slower or at its full speed, making it one of those peculiar PC features from the 1990s that didn't really make sense.

ASUS has just officially launched its new PRO WS Platinum PSU Series power supplies, with ATX 3.1 and PCIe 5.1 compatibility, with models offering up to 3000W of power.

The new ASUS PRO WS Platinum PSU Series are premium-tier power supplies, offering "peak performance" for demanding workloads, where a ton of CPU power is being drawn, while the motherboard is handling 1-4 high-end GPUs, with a bunch of storage, fans, and everything else inside of a high-end workstation PC.

There are 1600W, 2200W, and 3000W variants of the PRO WS Platinum PSU Series, all offering ATX 3.1 and PCIe 5.1 support, ensuring that no matter what graphics card or components you're installing, it's ready.

Although most modern gaming PCs, which often feature tempered glass and panoramic views, utilize liquid cooling for the CPU, the traditional air cooler remains the go-to option for many, as it is often more affordable while still delivering excellent thermal and cooling performance.

Case in point, the new FROZN A410 TD Air Cooler from ID-COOLING features direct-touch heat pipes for maximum contact. The reinforced, 50mm-wide, black-coated aluminum fins offer improved heat dissipation with an expanded surface area, and a single high-quality AF-125-K PWN fan delivers airflow. The new ID-COOLING FROZN A410 TD supports CPUs with a TDP of up to 220W, for stable performance even under heavy loads.

It's also a stylish unit that features a top-mounted digital display, showcasing real-time CPU temperatures alongside other system information via ID-COOLING's easy-to-use app. Like all of ID-COOLING's latest coolers, it ships with an upgraded X25 mounting kit that includes a one-piece, universal bracket for AMD and Intel systems, pre-applied with FROST X45 thermal paste.

ID-COOLING's latest all-in-one (AIO) liquid cooler delivers cooling performance on a budget while still offering impressive aesthetics thanks to the mix of lighting and the inclusion of a fully customizable display on the pump. The ID-COOLING FX360 LCD, also available in FX240 LCD form, includes a 240x240 resolution full-color LCD screen on the pump with an ARGB lighting ring surrounding the customizable display.

ID-COOLING's easy-to-use customization software makes setting up the display a breeze, with the option to choose from a range of different themes that showcase system information, such as CPU and GPU temperatures, as well as the ability to create your own. Plus, dynamic features like animated visuals add a personalized touch to any build.

Of course, aesthetics are just that, and performance is king. Underneath the display, you'll find the company's ceramic Gen-7 Pro Pump, featuring a maximum speed of 2900 RPM, delivering quiet, long-lasting cooling performance. ID-COOLING's design also relocates the water injection ports compared to other coolers, further reducing noise levels without compromising performance.

The official product page for Cooler Master's new MasterBox CM695 mid-tower case says it features a "classic odd design" because it includes a 5.25-inch optical drive bay. Once upon a time, all PCs included one or even two optical drive bays, as CD-ROM and DVD-ROM media were the go-to formats for entertainment and backups.

In the digital age of PC gaming on Steam, streaming services, and Plex libraries, not to mention cloud storage services from Microsoft, Google, and others offering exponentially more capacity than even a double-layer DVD, the appeal here is purely retro. Cooler Master writes that this case is "ideal for users needing DVD/Blu-ray drives," and that the MasterBox CM695's minimal design has "retro appeal."

That said, this is a modern case that can still support 360mm radiators and large graphics cards up to 398mm in length. This is on top of it featuring a 5.25-inch optical drive bay, four 3.5-inch HDD drive bays, and five 2.5-inch HDD/SSD drive bays. All this storage support makes the mid-tower case on the larger side, measuring 209 mm (W) x 466 mm (D) x 478.5 mm (H).

One of our Best of Computex 2025 award winners is now available to purchase, and it's Corsair's impressive AIR 5400 LX-R RGB iCUE LINK Triple Chamber Mid-Tower PC Case. Available in Black or White, this innovative chassis is all about enhancing thermal performance alongside panoramic views. It features three dedicated cooling chambers: one for the CPU's AIO radiator, one for the GPU and motherboard, and one for the PSU, cables, and storage.

Corsair notes that these "isolated cooling zones" not only reduce heat and overall noise but also enhance performance. As the triple-chamber layout is designed for CPU AIO coolers and includes a separate chamber for its 360mm radiator, the Corsair AIR 5400 is the type of case built for this specific and typical style of build/component layout.

Looking at PC gaming, the design is a winner. When a GPU like the GeForce RTX 5080 is running at full speed, the CPU stays cooler because it isn't being blasted with hot air from the GPU. The GPU itself is cooled by three pre-installed LX120-R iCUE LINK RGB reverse-rotor fans. There's also a non-iCUE LINK variant for those who want to install a different cable management system/hub.

A PC chassis with a fully open and frame-like design is often built for the DIY scene and even media and creators who want direct access to components they can readily inspect, monitor, and swap out when conducting benchmarks. The new InWin SHIFT open-frame case, which is a part of its iBuildiShare initiative, lives up to this promise.

Crafted from premium CNC-machined aluminum that includes a "sandblasted finish and intricate laser engravings," it carries that open-frame look where the case on its own looks like a drone or UFO ready to take off from whatever desk or surface it's placed on. And it's a case built for hardware enthusiasts and testers, as it even sports reinforced screw holes to support the regular swapping out and installation of new components.

The InWin SHIFT open-frame chassis is also versatile, with support for up to E-ATX motherboards and GPUs up to 350mm in length. On the GPU front, there are also tool-less GPU holders that can support vertical, horizontal, and multi-GPU configurations. The case's "wings" are also adjustable to accommodate a wide range of AIO liquid cooler radiators, PSUs, and SSDs.

Frore Systems has just introduced its new liquid cooling platform -- LiquidJet -- aimed for high-powered GPUs in AI data centers, replacing traditional 2D microchannel coldplates with precision-engineered 3D short-loop jet channels built using semiconductor manufacturing techniques. Check it out:

Frore Systems' new LiquidJet is already delivering game-changing results, cooling NVIDIA's new Blackwell Ultra GB300 and its 1400W TDP, outperforming traditional coldplates on every major cooling metric, including 2 x higher hotspot power density, 50% higher KW/lpm, and a 4 x lower pressure drop.

Seshu Madhavapeddy, CEO and Founder of Frore Systems said: "LiquidJet's unique 3D architecture, with customized short-loop jet channel microstructures, sets a new bar for coldplate thermal performance. Just as AirJet redefined active cooling for consumer and edge devices, LiquidJet transforms coldplates into a future-ready platform for the AI Factory".

At TweakTown, we recently put together two new identical Gaming Rigs for deep dives into performance, gaming tech, and other hardware-related goodness. For the cooling, we chose the Corsair iCUE LINK TITAN 360 RX LCD Liquid CPU Cooler and iCUE LINK RX120 MAX RGB 120mm PWM fans. Putting the rigs together, this was the first time we used Corsair's iCUE LINK system and hub for a dedicated testing rig, and once it was all assembled, it's hard to go back to "the old ways."

The reason for this is simple: you're looking at a single cable for the radiator fans, a single cable for the AIO cooler, and a single cable for the system fans. In addition to Daisy-chain support for both cable management and an easy installation process, the iCUE LINK System Hub is a small magnetic box that can be placed out of the way. Plus, you've got intuitive software for controlling fan curves and settings system-wide.

This brings us to Corsair's latest modular high-performance PSU release, the new HXi SHIFT Series. In addition to ATX 3.1 and PCIe 5.1 support and certification, alongside Cybenetics Platinum certification for efficiency, thermal performance, and low noise, it's the first PSU series from Corsair to include an iCUE LINK System Hub inside the PSU, built into each model - available in 1000W, 1200W, and 1500W variants.

MONTECH is a hardware company best known for creating sought-after PC cases and cooling solutions. This week, the company is formally unveiling its latest AIO liquid cooler. The new LightFlow ARGB AIO liquid cooler from MONTECH is available in either Black or White, with two radiator size options: 240mm and 360mm.

And with this latest AIO liquid cooler for CPUs from MONTECH featuring both LightFlow and ARGB in its naming, you can be sure that customizable aesthetics and lighting are right up there with thermal performance. MONTECH says that the new LightFlow ARGB AIO liquid cooler offers "minimalist aesthetics," but this likely refers to avoiding the full-brightness rainbow mode we see in the marketing materials.

One of the defining design features of the new cooler is the infinity mirror design on the pump head, sporting the company's logo. As a more affordable cooler that doesn't go the 'slap and LCD screen on the pump' route, the infinity mirror look is definitely impressive. Beyond its appearance, MONTECH adds that the 3100 RPM high-performance pump paired with the 27mm high-density radiator delivers "stable, efficient cooling."

be quiet! The company has launched a pair of new cases, part of its impressive Light Base series, featuring the new Light Base 500 and Light Base 500 LX. The baseline version offers a more minimal look with four preinstalled Pure Wings 3 120mm PWM fans for that zero-RGB look, while the LX variant turns on the lights with four preinstalled Light Wings LX 120mm PWM fans, alongside an ARGB controller button and ARGB fan hub.

The Light Base series, designed for hardware enthusiasts seeking performance and the ability to showcase their hardware through a fully windowed front and side panel, features one of be quiet!'s most modern, stylish, and clean case designs to date. The German manufacturer notes that its pair of new Light Base cases is perfect for "gaming, multimedia, and professional builds."

One of the key design aspects that improves airflow is the slide-out and angled fan frame on the side, which routes air directly to the GPU. This frame can be mounted either horizontally or vertically. By default, the preinstalled fans on the Light Base 500 and Light Base 500 LX cases include three on the side and one on the rear, but there's also the option to install three fans on the lower fan bay alongside a radiator up to 360mm in length on the top.

Thermal Grizzly has announced its latest lineup of high-performance thermal pads with the new Minus Pad extreme 2 and the Minus Pad High Compression. Starting with the Minus Pad extreme 2, which is the successor to the company's original Minus Pad extreme, Thermal Grizzly notes that it's actually made from a 'new material composition' that maintains the same 'outstanding thermal conductivity' as the first version while being able to be sold at a lower price.

The new Minus Pad extreme 2 features a new composition of differently sized aluminum oxide, aluminum hydroxide, and aluminum powder particles. "The different particle sizes of the materials allow even the smallest gaps in the carrier matrix to be filled with thermally conductive particles," the company explains. "This contributes to lower thermal interface resistance, as the surfaces (top and bottom) of Minus Pad extreme 2 contain more thermally conductive particles than its predecessor."

Thermal Grizzly confirms that the Minus Pad extreme 2 has been designed to optimize the 'price-performance ratio' and is available in various sizes (120 x 20mm and 100 x 100mm) and thicknesses (from 0.5mm up to 3mm). The new material composition is also softer than the previous version, allowing it to better conform to hardware and heatsinks.

As part of its ProArt lineup of gear and hardware designed for creators and professionals, ASUS's new ProArt PA401 Wood Edition PC case is undoubtedly a looker. Although the all-black variant presents a more traditional and minimal style-focused chassis that includes some wood panelling on the front reminiscent of the popular Fractal Design North case, the ProArt PA401 Wood Edition Beige edition is something you'll either love or, well, hate.

The chosen beige color isn't quite the same tone as classic PC hardware from the 1990s, but the all-beige finish (including the wood panelling on the front) presents a striking, minimalist RGB-free look. Personally, I'm a fan, although it wouldn't precisely align with the PC gaming focus of our new TweakTown gaming rigs, which are built for benchmarking, in-depth gaming, technology analysis, and guides.

Although built for creators, ASUS has designed the ProArt PA401 Wood Edition Beige edition for optimal airflow, ventilation, and "exceptional cooling performance." It comes equipped with dual 160mm front fans, a 120mm rear fan, and supports 240mm radiators, as well as GPUs up to 315mm in length.