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Cooler Master has just taken the wraps off of a couple of next-gen CPU coolers with the introduction of the new G11 AIO and V8 3DVC, both capable of keeping high-end CPUs cool with up to 300W.

The new Cooler Master V8 3DVC joins previous-gen V8 coolers with a redesign and incorporation of a 3D Vaper Chamber and advanced super-conductive heat pipes in a single unit. The use of a 3D Vapor Chamber is designed by Cooler Master in a way that the heat gets evenly distributed throughout the heatsink acrosstheh composite heat pipes.

Cooler Master houses the CPU heatsink inside of a stylish shroud, with a slick black and silver design, with dual 120mm Mobius fans keeping that behemoth 300W of heat at bay. If you're using a high-end Core i9 process from Intel, handling 300W of heat isn't something that would go astray. There's a big market for high-quality air coolers versus using a larger, bulkier, system-consuming all-in-one (AIO) cooler.

CoolerMaster is cooking up a mighty powerful power supply with the tease of its new X Mighty Platinum 2800W power supply... capable of running 4 x NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 graphics cards... all at once.

The company unveiled its new 2000W power supply last month, but now CoolerMaster is working on a mightier version of that power supply with the new X Mighty Platinum 2800W PSU. CoolerMaster is officially teasing that this can power either two Intel Xeon CPUs or AMD EPYC CPUs, but it could run not one, not two, but four NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 graphics cards.

Get this: four GeForce RTX 4090 graphics cards will consume 1800W of power on their own... leaving 1000W for some mighty powerful processors, too. CoolerMaster is using a single Mobius fan for cooling, with what seems to be an advanced heat pipes heatsink that was hinted at during Computex 2023 last year. Check it out:

We got a good look at Cooler Master's original Sneaker X PC mod at Computex and PAX Australia 2023 last year, and we're impressed by its unique style. Yes, it looks like a giant sneaker, but with custom-designed and printed components, high-end GeForce RTX graphics, and liquid cooling, it was hard not to be impressed with what Cooler Master pulled off. Even though the company has been making PC cases for decades, its all-in-one PCs sport unique designs.

At CES 2024, it's taking the "PC sneaker" concept to the next level with the new Sneaker X Bounce - a limited edition custom PC that modifies the design to include speakers and a graffiti look "reflecting vibrant street energy." Cooler Master collaborated with graffiti artist Bounce for the new design, and I'm not sure if this takes the concept too far.

It looks overly busy and not as clean as the original Sneaker X design. Still, it's got some very cool features - like removable wireless speakers.

XPG is the PC gaming and performance arm of ADATA Technology, one of the world leaders in memory and storage technology - and it is set to hit CES 2024 in a big way. XPG's Xtreme Gaming Exhibition will showcase several new exciting hardware and software solutions covering everything from PC cases to keyboards, cooling, and, as per the headline, DDR5 memory.

XPG's Project NeonMax 8000 DDR5 Memory not only supports speeds of up to 8,000MT/s for Intel XMP 3.0 and AMD EXPO platforms but also features a massive "luminous area." Sure, that might be fancy talk for RGB lighting, but it covers 60% of the module's surface area to deliver a stunning look. In the age of open cases with multiple glass panels, Project NeonMax 8000 DDR5 Memory is a definite showpiece.

Speaking of cases with multiple glass panels, XPG will showcase its new INVADER X PRO PC Chassis with curved tempered glass and enough room for "massive builds."

CoolerMaster is close to revealing quite an interesting power supply with the new X-Silent Edge Platinum 1100W power supply, which is passively cooled and features the newer 12VHPWR power connector. Check it out:

We don't typically see fanless power supply designs of this power, where the new CoolerMaster X-Silent Edge Platinum 1100W is worlds above the usual 500W to 700W PSU designs that are passively cooled. The company hasn't been clear about power efficiency and power ratings just yet, but we should get those details at CES 2024 next week.

CoolerMaster's upcoming X-Silent Edge Platinum 1100W power supply features a native 12VHPWR power connector for NVIDIA's GeForce RTX 40 series GPUs, as well as the upcoming GeForce RTX 40 SUPER series graphics cards that will also be unveiled at CES 2024.

This passively-cooled gaming system is something a Redditor did himself, passively cooling an AMD Ryzen 7 7700X processor and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 graphics card.

Redditor "Prestigious_Gate_615" posted some pictures of his custom system that's cooled by dual Noctua NH-P1 heatsinks and 3D-printed parts. The system itself features an AMD Ryzen 7 7700X processor, 64GB of G.SKILL Flare X5 DDR5-6000 CL30 memory, and a GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4060 WINDFORCE graphics card.

These parts were specifically chosen for their lower power consumption and, thus: less heat output. The less heat being pumped out of the CPU and GPU means that a custom, passively cooled gaming system can be had... and it looks awesome, too.

Seasonic has new 90-degree angled 12V-2x6 power connector cables on the way after the incredibly frustrating -- and sometimes catastrophic -- launch of the 12VHPWR power connector used on NVIDIA's current-gen GeForce RTX 40 series GPUs.

PCI-SIG and power supply manufacturers were quick to resolve the issues surrounding the sometimes problematic issues with 12VHPWR power connectors with the new ATX 3.1 / CEM 5.1 specifications, which started the journey of the new 12V-2x6 power connector. These new connectors and cables will be shipped and bundled with new PSUs and new GPUs from AIB partners in 2024.

Seasonic has just announced its new 12V-2x6 power connector cables, with a 90-degree angled design in an L-shape coming in 2024. These upgraded 12V-2x6 power cables will be supplied with the latest ATX 3.1 PSU series with users that own a Seasonic ATX 3.0 PSU (in the FOCUS, Vertex, or PRIME series) can get this cable shipped to them, all for free.

CableMod made an improved version of its 12VHPWR angled adapter -- version 1.1 -- that too is defective, and now the company has just recalled both of its v1.0 and v1.0 angled cables.

In a new tweet, post on its website, and Reddit, Cablemod explains that it will be discontinuing its 12VHPWR angled adapter and that they're being recalled. This affects both the 90-degree and 180-degree v1.0 and v1.1 adapters, with the company noting it will have an official notice with more details arriving in the coming days... just in time for the holidays.

To be clear: CableMod's angled cables are not defective; this only applies to the angled adapters. If you're using one, the company recommends that you stop using it immediately, power down your system, and unplug the adapters. We don't know what started the recall of CableMod's new v1.1 angled adapter, with the company explaining that the male connector might loosen, which could lead to overheating... and the potential melting of the cable... not good, at all.

Fans with RGB? Sure, nothing out of the ordinary. Fans that daisy chain and interlock for a seamless and tidy look? It's not unheard of, but it's a cool new trend we love to see. PC fans with 1.6" LCD displays with a 400x400 resolution at the center of the fan frame? Okay, now we're entering uncharted territory.

Yes, LIAN LI's new UNI FAN TL LCD not only sports LED lighting zones with gap-free edges, so the lighting is amplified when more than one fan is connected thanks to "large infinity mirrors on both frame sides," but you've also got a highly customizable LCD.

This works similarly to displays on AIO cooling pumps and motherboards, where it can alternate between showcasing your favorite GIFs and displaying system information like CPU temperatures or speeds. The display also supports MP4, JPG, and PNG files with customization handled via LIAN LI's L-Connect 3 app.

FSP is preparing a beast new 2500W power supply, with its new Cannon Pro 2500W PSU that features not one but four PCIe 12V-2x6 GPU cables for monster workstation systems.

The upcoming FSP Cannon Pro 2500W power supply is ready for crypto farms, multi-user gaming systems, workstation systems, and AI platforms with up to 2500W of power. We also have 80 Plus Platinum certification, full ATX 3.1 specs, and an upgraded PCIe Gen5 power connector.

Wait, a redesigned PCIe Gen5 connector? Yep, NVIDIA and multiple power supply makers started using the newest version of the 12VHPWR connector that NVIDIA is using on its GeForce RTX 40 series GPUs, with the new connector called 12V-2x6. FSP is one of the first PSU makers with the new connectors -- and FOUR of them -- which will be on this behemoth 2500W power supply.