Cases, Cooling & PSU - Page 2

If you're fed up with thermal paste when it comes to CPU cooling (and who isn't?), there's an intriguing new alternative - a carbon nanotube-based pad, and it's now available, but the catch is you can't buy it in standalone form.

We reported on the launch of Carbice's Ice Pad yesterday, and PC Gamer noticed the pads are now available - but only as part of a prebuilt system from CyberPowerPC.

So, this is just a partnership with that vendor at this stage, but hopefully it indicates that a fuller level of availability isn't too far off. Note that the Ice Pads don't come as stock for any given PC build from CyberPowerPC, but rather they are a 'premium upgrade' option.

Thermalright's new HR-10 2280 PRO Digital is out in the wild, with the active M.2 SSD cooler featuring an ARGB segment display for some real-time monitoring.

The company designed its new active M.2 SSD cooler for high-speed SSDs like Gen4 and Gen5 SSDs where read speeds can hit 14GB/sec+ where sustained use of the drive can heat things up rather quickly. Thermalright's new HR-10 2280 PRO Digital SSD cooler measures 51mm in height, with four 5mm copper heatpipes that are connected to an aluminum fin stack.

On the active cooling side of Thermalright's new HR-10 2280 PRO Digital we have a 3010-class high-speed fan that will spin at between 3500 RPM and a rather loud 6500 RPM, where it pushes air directly over the heatsink to keep your SSD as cool as it can under heavy loads.

Thermal Grizzly has officially launched its new "der8enchtable" which is a joint design between renowned overclockers Roman "der8auer" Hartung at Thermal Grizzly and Jon "elmor" Sandstrom at ElmorLabs. Check it out:

The new der8enchtable was crafted to improve test bench rigs and to make hardware testing both faster, and easier, built around a black anodized aluminum frame sporting an integrated PCB. The new der8enchtable support both air and AIO coolers, rocking mounts for radiators and power supplies, and can be used without the frame by setting the PCB on short standoffs.

On the storage side of things, the der8enchtable supports multiple USB ports, two SATA slots, and a microSD card slot for loading operating systems, drivers, and a BIOS directly. This makes it easier to switch out hardware faster, without requiring constant re-installs.

Cooler Master's new MasterFrame 360 Panorama S Limited Edition Gaming Rig lives up to its name as only 100 units of this fantastic-looking PC are being sold worldwide. This custom, impressive, and powerful rig is a showcase for the company's modular, aluminum MasterFrame 360 Panorama chassis, which it developed in collaboration with acclaimed PC modder "AK Mod."

Even though this is a complete PC with an AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D CPU and an ASUS ROG ASTRAL GeForce RTX 5080 graphics card with a custom Cooler Master fan shroud and thermal solution, it's still as much about in-depth customization options as it is style.

In addition to being able to display a statue or figurine in the dedicated "personalized exhibit space" at the front, with dedicated dual ARGB spotlights, you've also got support for a range of fan and radiator configurations. Even with its 360-degree panoramic views, the MasterFrame 360 Panorama chassis still supports up to four 360mm radiators.

Lian Li's original O11D Mini chassis was widely praised when it debuted, offering a modular design that offered versatile build options and the space to house even the largest desktop graphics cards. The highly anticipated follow-up, the Lian Li O11D MINI V2, has finally arrived - and this time it's got even more room.

With only a minor 2L or 2-liter volume increase over the original, it's enough for the O11D MINI V2 to offer full ATX support for both motherboards and power supplies. Yes, not only is the Lian Li O11D MINI V2 an excellent case for building an M-ATX or Mini-ITX rig with overclocked components, a powerful GPU, and ample cooling, but it also supports full-sized motherboards and power supplies.

However, when it comes to 200mm ATX PSU support, this is enabled with an offset mounting bracket and "side panel protrusion." This is something we noticed when we first saw the O11D MINI V2 at Computex 2025, where, at the time, Lian Li explained that it was due to them sticking to a strict 45-liter limitation for the case.

SilverStone's new Seta H2 full-tower workstation chassis is in many ways a PC case from a different era, albeit one that still has room to fit a high-end GeForce RTX 50 Series GPU and multiple 140mm fans and radiators. What makes it stand out is that it features 15 drive bays for both 3.5-inch and 2.5-inch HDDs, offering a substantial amount of storage potential for a single chassis.

This makes it rather large, with a 70-liter capacity, and features a minimal design that prioritizes a sleek mesh-panel presentation over modern panoramic glass views. And if you're wondering how a full-tower case manages to squeeze in 15 drive bays, the image above showcases the entire layout, featuring 11 x 3.5-inch and 2.5-inch combo bays, 1 x 3.5-inch or 2 x 2.5-inch slots behind the motherboard tray, and 2 x 2.5-inch drives above that.

Granted, you'd probably need a lot of storage to make use of a case like this, as most modern PCs for gaming and content creation typically utilize multiple on-board PCIe SSD storage slots on a motherboard, with perhaps one or two additional drives on top of that.

The Sigma PRO from Ocypus is a new high-performance AIO liquid cooling solution featuring a minimalist design that includes a floating 3.5-inch display. The display graphics align with the minimalist design of the cooler, presenting a stylish view of CPU and GPU temperatures and usage as part of its real-time monitoring capabilities, thanks to its 640 x 480 resolution and ultra-thin bezel.

In addition to customizable system information and monitoring tools, the display can be configured to showcase videos, images, and GIFs. The floating pump structure, which includes a screen, also features a silver frame for an added touch of style. An ARGB light ring is wrapped around the base, with magnetic mounting for flexible display arrangements.

Of course, style will only get you so far, as the Sigma PRO's internal pump construction features a high-performance ceramic pump bearing, a 0.1mm microchannel layout, and a large 3700mm² copper base for efficient heat transfer. This is 33% larger than the standard, which should lead to lower temperatures and a more efficient cooling solution.

Cooler Master has just debuted its new NR200P V3 Mini-ITX case for PC gaming, designed for those seeking to build a compact, high-performance PC. Even with measurements of 378.2 x 185 x 292 mm and an 18.62-liter volume, the Cooler Master NR200P V3 Mini-ITX case is designed for full-size components.

According to the images, the physical design features an opening for a large, vertically mounted GPU, offering the additional benefit of open-air cooling during gaming. You also have the option to add or remove mesh side panels to reduce dust intake and improve airflow. The case also ships with a PCIe 5.0 riser cable, providing full support for the latest generation of GeForce RTX 50 Series and Radeon RX 9000 Series GPUs.

With support for GPUs up to 361.5 mm in length, up to 160 mm in height, and 78.5 mm (3.8 slots) in width, there's enough room to slot in an MSI GeForce RTX 5090 32G VANGUARD SOC graphics card, which, for a Mini-ITX case, is impressive.

Noctua fans are highly sought after among serious PC builders and enthusiasts because they offer excellent cooling with a focus on whisper-quiet performance. This week, the company announced its highly anticipated next-generation flagship 120mm fan - the new Noctua NF-A12x25 G2.

Noctua notes that the new design improves performance over its predecessor to deliver a "significant boost in performance-to-noise efficiency," making it perfect for water cooling radiators, heatsinks, and case fans.

As a second-generation fan and the successor to Noctua's most popular products, it's made from the same Sterrox LCP material. The design features a "tight tip-clearance of only 0.5mm." The revamped fan and blade design includes new technology to increase airflow and performance called Flow Acceleration Channels and the Centrifugal Turbulator Hub.

ASUS has tested its new BTF 2.5 power connector for its in-house GeForce RTX 5090 graphics card, which is better than the new 16-pin 12V-2x6 power connector, with improved reliability and lower temperatures.

ASUS introduced its new BTF ecosystem expansion at Computex 2025, with the BTF family of products including the new "GC-HPWR" power connector for motherboards, paving the way for GPUs like the ASUS RTX 5090 BTF to be powered without its 16-pin power connector, feeding all of the power into the motherboard itself.

The new GC-HPWR (Graphics Card - High Power) connector has reached version 2.5, and is found on ASUS's new motherboards, is capable of sending 1000W of power through the motherboard and into a graphics card. ASUS General Manager Tony Yu used the company's in-house ROG Strix GeForce RTX 5090 BTF through a bunch of tests, displaying the capabilities of the GC-HPWR connector.

ASUS has just announced its new Pro WS Platinum series power supplies, available in 3000W, 2200W, and 1600W variants, capable of powering multiple NVIDIA GeForce RTX 50 series or RTX PRO 6000 graphics cards.

The new family of ASUS Pro WS Platinum PSUs features 12V-2x6 power connectors that have been upgraded with gold-plated copper pins for cooler operation, increased durability, and improved power delivery efficiency. Inside, the new high-end PSUs sport dual-ball fan bearings and extruding aluminum heatsinks for longer-lasting performance, all in a compact design, and a huge 10-year warranty.

ASUS says that if your workstation is in need of some serious power for 3D rendering or next-gen AI workloads, its new Pro WS Platinum PSUs each provide a different power ceiling -- 3000W, 2200W, or 1600W -- so you can choose the power supply specific to your needs. If you want the monster 3000W PSU, it'll handle 4 x RTX 5090 graphics cards, the 2200W model can handle 4 x RTX 5080s, while the 1600W PSU will support 2 x RTX 5090 graphics cards.

Ocypus has just announced the launch of its new Gamma C60 series chassis, including the new Gamma C60 and Gamma C60 ARGB, acting as the latest additions to its PC case family.

The new Ocypus Gamma C60 series cases continue building on the brand's signature minimalist design language, combining sleek aesthetics, advanced cooling architecture, and uncompromising compatibility, ready for any and all PC builders and PC hardware.

The new Gamma C60 cases have 6 x fan mounts and an intelligently optimized airflow path that generates a positive pressure environment, dynamically enhancing internal air circulation, efficiently dissipating heat, and maintaining consistent system cooling over time, explains Ocypus. The new Gamma C60 ARGB comes with 4 x 120mm ARGB fans on the front and rear.

be quiet!'s new Pure Power 12 M power supplies represent the company's latest iteration of its popular mainstream PSUs for PC enthusiasts and gamers. With a semi-passive cooling system and five wattages from 550W to 1000W, the Pure Power 12 M line-up also arrives with 80 PLUS Gold and Cybenetics Gold certification.

As for features, you're looking at power supplies that fully comply with the latest ATX 3.1 standard and support modern PCIe 5.1 devices. The semi-passive cooling system has also been designed for silent operation during low to medium loads, with quiet active cooling powered by a 120mm fan only kicking in when the PSUs are fully utilized.

They also sport a clean modular design for simple cable management and installation, making them perfect for systems with a new GeForce RTX 50 Series or Radeon RX 9000 Series graphics card.

On one of the many beautiful days in Taipei for Computex 2025, the fine folks at Cooler Master invited TweakTown to visit their brand-new HQ, and away we went. One of the standouts at their HQ was Cooler Master's growing MasterFrame family of cases, with an awesome, fully modular inner structure.

Cooler Master's new MasterFrame 600 Mesh was one of the highlights with an utterly gorgeous design, with the company using a high-airflow FineMesh design that includes Cooler Master's iconic FineMesh panels on front and top, ensuring maximum air intake and optimized thermal performance out-of-the-box.

The new MasterFrame 600 Mesh chassis features dual 200mm front fans pre-installed into the case, with the ARGB fans pumping out high-volume, low-noise airflow for superior cooling performance and aesthetic. Cooler Master's new MasterFrame 600 Mesh is FreeForm 2.0 ready, built on the fully modular, open-source MasterFrame structure, which allows gamers deep customization and community-driven changes down the road.

Lian Li's next-gen AIO cooler for Intel and AMD CPUs is here. The HYDROSHIFT II LCD-C 360 Series, which sports a unique and impressive design, is now available starting from $159.99 (for the fanless option). One design aspect that stands out is that the redesigned flexible tubes can be side-mounted to the 360mm radiator for improved chassis compatibility and a "tubeless appearance."

Of course, you can still see the tubing as it leads to the pump and the CPU cover, but the included sliding tube clamp allows you to align it perfectly with your build to minimize the amount of AIO tubing you see. Another aspect that stands out is that the pump mounting latches into place before screwing it in, making the whole installation process easier than ever.

As the name suggests, the HYDROSHIFT II LCD-C 360 Series includes a 2.1-inch IPS LCD with a 480x480 pixel resolution, 500 nits brightness, and a 60 Hz refresh rate. Displays on an AIO pump are standard, and we saw hundreds at Computex last week. However, the HYDROSHIFT II LCD-C includes an Offline software-free mode for changing the display, thanks to the inclusion of a rotatable cap on the pump.

CLEAResult is North America's largest energy efficiency, energy transition and energy sustainability services provider, announcing its new 80 PLUS "Ruby" certification, the highest level of energy efficiency certification ever established for data center server PSUs worldwide.

We have all been hearing and reading about the supersonic rise in data center storage and AI-powered applications, which has been driving a greater energy efficiency in data center operations. CLEAResult says that data centers make up approximately 0.4% of the total US electricity consumption, with this figure expected to "rise dramatically" to somewhere between 6.7% and 12% by 2028 as storage, data processing, and AI workloads expand.

Divakar Jandhyala, CLEAResult's Chief Product & Technology Officer said: "Achieving the highest standard of operations for data centers is critical as energy demand quickly grows and we are proud that the 80 PLUS Ruby certification is setting the example of what optimal data center energy efficiency can look like worldwide".

Computex 2025 has spawned many new and interesting PC cases, but one design that wasn't replicated by any other company I came across was the Blade Concept by GAMEMAX.

GAMEMAX gave me a tour of its suite at Computex 2025, where it showcased many new PC cases and power supplies. However, the Blade Concept definitely stood out the most, as its design includes five "blades" running parallel to each other, and in between each of these blades was a seatbelt. I immediately asked about the inclusion of the seatbelt, and GAMEMAX informed me that they are included strictly for aesthetic purposes; they don't have any practical application.

As for the general design of the Blade Concept, GAMEMAX informed me that the design is inspired by lion claws, which is an extension of the company's lion head logo. Each of the blades has embedded RGB strips, and according to the company, the case is extremely heavy due to the material it has used to construct it. Another notable product at the GAMEMAX suite was the flagship PSU, the Lion Core Platinum series, which will be available in 1200W and 1000W variants.

Montech has blasted through Computex 2025 with some of the best cases we saw at this years trade show, with revisions to its highest-end model, King 95, making its way to its King 45 and King 15 models.

I met with Montech at their booth, where they informed me they have combined some of the best features of the HS01 with their King cases, meaning each of the King models offers even more value for consumers. Montech's King line-up includes a Pro version and a non-Pro version, with the non-Pro version not coming with any fans, and the Pro version being shipped with four fans. However, that isn't the highlight, as Montech has changed the angle of the bottom case to allow for better air intake to help cooling components such as a GPU.

Despite that cool addition to the King line-up, that wasn't the feature that stood out to me the most, as Montech showed me that users can mount the PSU to the front of the case within a shroud, enabling the power cable to be routed through the top of the case. Why is this great? It makes cable organization much easier, completely hides the PSU from view, and enables the case to keep its narrow width while also having triple fans on the bottom of the case for that increased airflow. Very smart.

XPG is no stranger to PC cases, cooling, and power supplies and at Computex 2025 the company had on showcase a selection of new products worth adding to your shortlist of potential PC upgrades.

ADATA's gaming arm, "XPG," had on display a selection of new cases at Computex 2025, and one that caught my eye was Valor Mesh Nano, a spin-off of its previous Valor Mesh and Valor Air models. What is interesting about these cases is the reduction in size, but their ability to still house larger GPUs such as NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080. Moreover, the compact design supports a 360mm radiator and up to 6x 120mm fans, including 1x pre-installed ARGB 120mm fan.

To go along with XPG's compact cases, the company has designed the PYMCORE SFX series of PSUs, which are SFF-certified power supplies designed to fit into these small cases. The XPG PYMCORE Gold, photographed below, is available in 850W and 750W variants, with Gold certification by 80 PLUS. Moreover, these small PSUs are compatible with NVIDIA SFF-Ready enthusiast GeForce Cards, making them perfect for a gamer looking to build an extremely small system with a beefy graphics card. Notably, all of these models are configured with 100% Japanese capacitors.

TRYX has showcased some really interesting innovations at Computex 2025, with the company leveling up the AIO offerings with their new STAGE.

Named accurately, STAGE is a new AIO that offers two 4-inch screens and a mirror base that forms into a literal stage for users to place small toys or figurines to display. The stage turns the CPU pump into something fun for users, with TRYX telling me the company is aiming STAGE at the younger audience who are particularly into small toys and collectibles. While aimed at kids, I can definitely see this product being popular among those who simply want to display their favorite collectible within their PC build.

TRYX also showcased the Turris, a huge CPU cooler that features two built-in fans and one removable fan. While the size of this product should translate to great performance, it's not the factor that separates it from the competition, as TRYX has placed a 5-inch LCD panel on the top of the cooler. Users are able to customize the LCD panel to display system data such as CPU temperature, component usage, etc. Additionally, TRYX informs me that users can play any video they want, with the company's software supporting the most popular video file types.