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XPG's newly unveiled SFF-ready platform—carefully optimized for NVIDIA's omnipresent GeForce RTX 50-series—consists of several product ranges. Given the complicated nature of the manufacturer's various new item lineups, this article will concentrate on freshly unveiled power supplies units. At Computex 2025, ADATA's gaming division has keenly showed off its brand-new PYMCORE SFX PSU series. The company's ultra-compact designs are tailored for integration into VALOR AIR and MESH NANO cases—this synergistic combination is advertised as: "allowing longer GPUs to fit into SFF builds without compromising performance."

The XPG PYMCORE power supply series is fully up-to-date with modern standards—most notably, being ATX 3.1 and PCIe 5.1 compliant. A 1000 W Platinum 80+ certified flagship model offers 235% power excursion. 12V2x6 (600 W) connectors can be linked to compatible SFF-ready enthusiast-grade NVIDIA GeForce graphics cards (and a smattering of custom Radeon RX 9070 Series models). A flagship PYMCORE unit was closely inspected by a TechPowerUp staff member; they took note of three 12V2x6 outputs. One exhibited specimen was deemed very special; due to having been blessed by Jensen Huang's signature. In addition, XPG is readying 850 W and 750 W Gold-rated PYMCORE SKUs. All models are configured with 100% Japanese capacitors.
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CPS PCCooler made a splash at Computex 2025 with a host of new liquid and air cooling solutions, fans, and PC cases. We begin our tour with the new AIO liquid CPU coolers, led by the DS360 Display, which as its name suggests, comes with a cuboid pump-block with a true-color display, and premium high static-pressure fluid dynamic bearing fans. This cooler comes in black and white color variants. The DC360 Pro ARGB Display is a premium version of the cooler, which comes with addressable RGB LED fans. Next up, is a row of CPU air-type coolers, including RT400 ARGB, the R400 ARGB, and the R300 ARGB. The RT400 ARGB comes with a larger fin-stack heatsink, and four copper heat pipes. The R400 ARGB is a more compact cooler with fewer heatpipes, and a 92 mm fan. The R300 ARGB is smaller still. The RT500 Digital is a premium single fin-stack tower cooler with a segment display on top that puts out ACPI monitoring information. The RT620 Digital is a further step up, with a dual fin-stack design, and two 120 mm fans instead of one, in push-pull configuration. The RZ820 Display is a high-end dual fin-stack cooler with a true-color display on top.
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I appreciate that you've pressed pause on the soundtrack to Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 or decided to take a breather while fighting the demons of DOOM: The Dark Ages to check out what's coming next to your download queue. We've got some bangers from the recent past, a day one we snuck in today, and some additions for Game Pass Standard and some more games added for cloud gaming. Let's get to the games!
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Audioscenic, the UK-based audio technology innovator, announces a technology collaboration with Philips and semiconductor solutions leader NXP Semiconductors, to demonstrate the world's first reference design for gaming soundbars. This breakthrough combines Audioscenic Amphi Hi-D spatial audio featuring AI position sensing with Acoustic Echo Cancellation (AEC) from Philips BeClear. Powered by the NXP i.MX 8M Mini applications processor, this technology enables soundbar manufacturers to deliver fully immersive, location-accurate game audio simultaneously with crystal-clear voice chat—a combination previously unachievable in gaming soundbars. Product designers, product managers, and engineers can experience the reference design in person at Computex Taipei 2025.

Gamers have long faced a trade-off: enjoy rich, immersive sound through speakers or have clear voice communication with teammates through headsets. While headsets have dominated hardcore gaming, many players prefer speaker systems like soundbars for extended comfort without headset fatigue, and a more natural "room-filling" audio experience versus the inside-your-head sound of headsets.
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The TechPowerUp crew had trouble keeping up with the plethora of new "panoramic view" P-series cases being exhibited at Zalman's Computex booth. Starting with mid-range products; the South Korean brand has prepared various (up to microATX format) P30 and P30 DS2 color options. The latter is equipped with a fancy two-piece detachable glass section, and an integrated 9.1" LCD panel (4:1 ratio). The P30 family was designed with air flow and maximized ventilation in mind—paired with a minimal aesthetic. The P30 DS2 is bundled with three 120 mm ARGB fans, while its plain sibling is appropriately equipped with three non-ARGB units. Both can support up to 360 mm top-mounted AIOs.
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ASUS and AMD today jointly announced the launch of the all-new ASUS Expert P-series Copilot+ PCs at Computex 2025, spotlighting its leadership in the commercial AI PC space. Powered by the latest AMD Ryzen AI 300 Series processors, the new lineup includes ExpertBook P3 (PM3) laptop, ExpertCenter P700 (PM700MK, PM700SK) desktops, ExpertCenter P600 (PM640, PM670) all-in-one PCs, and ExpertCenter PN54 Mini PC. These next-generation business devices are engineered to deliver lightning-fast AI computing, seamless productivity, and enhanced security for working professionals—all within a future-ready, sustainable design.

"Our partnership with ASUS has been a tremendous success—initially in the consumer and gaming sectors—and we're excited to build on that momentum as we expand into the commercial space," said Jack Huynh, SVP and GM of the computing and graphics group at AMD. "The introduction of this new commercial lineup, powered by AMD Ryzen AI processors, marks a pivotal moment in high-performance computing. This powerful new solution is designed to meet the growing demands of AI workloads, offering businesses unparalleled speed, efficiency, and scalability for AI-driven applications and innovation worldwide."
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At Computex 2025, we ran into the PowerColor Radeon RX 9060 XT Reaper graphics card. The RX 9060 XT was announced earlier today, and is bound for a June 5th availability date. This card features a rather simple board design, given that the Reaper brand of graphics cards from PowerColor are designed to be priced close to the baseline pricing, the RX 9060 XT 8 GB starts at $299, and the 16 GB variant at $349. Both variants come with a total board power (TBP) value of 180 W, and we see that this card comes with a single 8-pin PCIe power connector to meet its power requirements (150 W from the connector and 75 W from the slot).

We also went hands on with the company's premium custom-design RX 9060 XT cards, the Hellhound and Hellhound Spectral White. These cards are strictly 2-slot, but come with lengthy cooling solutions with three fans, and a slender aluminium fin-stack heatsink underneath. The fans are illuminated There are other premium touches such as dual-BIOS, letting you switch between a factory overclock and a Silent BIOS that aggressively clamps down on load fan noise; and an LED toggle switch. The RX 9060 XT 8 GB is expected to get a regular black Hellhound card, while the RX 9060 XT 16 GB gets regular and Spectral White SKUs. Interestingly, the RX 9060 XT Hellhound series, much like the Reaper series, comes with just single 8-pin PCIe power connectors.

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Thermaltake has its TOUGHRAM XG RGB D5 memory kits up on display here at Computex 2025 with new Bubble Pink versions and speeds of 7200 MT/s. These will complement an already extensive range of DDR5 memory modules, such as the Black & White 16 GB x 2 kits with speeds up to 8000 MT/s and the Future Dusk, Bubble Pink, and Mocha Mousse 16 GB x 2 kits @ 6000 MT/s. If you didn't know already, the TOUGHRAM XG RGB D5 memory kits from Thermaltake feature support for Intel XMP 3.0 / AMD EXPO performance profile, 10-layer PCB with 2oz copper inner layer, 10μ gold contacts, CKD (Client Clock Driver) alongside their aluminium heatsink and 16 RGB LEDs.

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A new giant AIO CLC cooler screen module marked Xigmatek's Computex 2025 presence. It hooks directly into its CPU pump via a rotating shoulder-style cradle, letting builders orient the display vertically or horizontally. The oversized panel spans nearly the entire width of a full ATX motherboard. It streams real-time system metrics—CPU/GPU temperatures, fan speeds, clock frequencies, and performance graphs—alongside custom images or GIFs. Firmware is still being refined for latency and color calibration, but early prototypes demonstrated smooth refresh rates and responsive touchscreen control. Beyond the specs, this thing is just plain fun. Picture cracking open your PC's side panel and being greeted by a mini billboard where your cooler lives—no more squinting at tiny OLED badges or fumbling through software widgets. It's like giving your rig a big, bold, and unashamed personality trait.
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j5Create brought several useful connectivity accessories for a wide range of consumers from professionals to creators, to Computex 2025. We begin our tour with the JTD5172, a Thunderbolt 5 Triple 8K @ 60 Hz docking station. The dock comes with Intel Thunderbolt 5 Bandwidth Boost capability, where either the Tx or Rx lanes can be made to work at 120 Gbps at the expense of the other running at 40 Gbps, to enhance transfer speeds. The dock also supports passthrough of displays at resolutions as high as 8K @ 144 Hz or triple 8K @ 60 Hz, or 4K @ 240 Hz. It also puts out some downstream connectivity of its own, including an M.2 NVMe Gen 3 slot, 2.5 Gbps Ethernet, SD 4.0, and a few USB 3.2 ports.

Next up, is the j5Create JTD5174, a more feature-packed, "AI-ready" Thunderbolt 5 dock that includes a GPU/NPU module to turn your PC into an AI PC. We're not sure what module this is, or what silicon it uses. Its downstream connectivity and Thunderbolt 5 daisy-chaining features are similar to those of the JTD5172. Next up, we were shown j5Create's durable 40 Gbps USB4 cables that are capable of 240 W power delivery; and a VESA-certified DisplayPort 2.1 cable, which can transmit 80 Gbps for resolutions of up to 16K @ 60 Hz with DSC over a single cable. The JTSA302 is an ergonomic dual-monitor mount that includes a USB4-capable 10-in-1 docking station that puts out a plethora of connectivity, including dual 4K @ 60 Hz HDMI, 1 GbE wired LAN, SD 4.0, microSD 4.0, and a number of USB ports that include 100 W PD passthrough. For its main function, the JTSA302 supports up to two 32-inch 16:9 monitors. We now move onto one of the star attractions in the j5Create booth, the Stream Station Pro 4K.
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At Computex 2025, Acer showcased its monitor lineup that spans from dual-screen portable displays to ultra-fast 500 Hz gaming monitors, and we couldn't miss the opportunity to take a quick look at these products. We start with the Nitro PG271K, a 27-inch "portable" gaming monitor (as much as a 27-inch monitor can be portable) with an IPS panel with dual-resolution modes. You can make it run at 4K (3840 x 2160) resolution with 72 Hz refresh rate, or you can change it to FHD (1920 x 1080) with 144 Hz refresh rate with 0.5 ms response time for some gaming sessions. It has a kickstand and VESA mount holes for different mounting options and include USB-C and HDMI connections.

In the same portable section we founded Acer PD243YE. This is a dual-screen portable monitor with two 23.5-inch screens stacked on top of each other. Both screens are 1080p IPS panels. The top screen tilts from 0 to 315 degrees on hinges, which gives you a lot of setup flexibility. Connects via USB-C or HDMI.
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In Acer's booth at Computex 2025 we've encountered their updated lineup of gaming laptops from the Predator series as well as an extensive range from the newly announced Swift Edge, Swift Go, Swift X and Aspire Copilot+ PCs. The new Predator Triton 14 AI is a lightweight 14.5-inch gaming laptop weighing 1.6 kg with a slim 17.31 mm aluminium chassis. It features an Intel Core Ultra 9 288V processor and up to an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 laptop GPU, cooled by Acer's 6th Gen Dual AeroBlade 3D cooling system and graphene thermal interface materials. It also supports up to 32 GB LPDDR5X RAM and 2 TB PCIe Gen 4 storage. The 14.5-inch display is a Calman Verified OLED WQXGA+ touchscreen panel running at 2880x1800 resolution with 100% DCI-P3 color coverage, 120 Hz refresh rate, and a 1 ms response time. Since Acer is also targeting creative users it includes a haptic Gorilla Glass touchpad with a bundled active stylus. It will be available in Europe this July starting at €2,999.

Right next to this we saw the Predator Helios 18 AI gaming laptop with its 18-inch Mini LED 4K display, not exactly a novelty since it was announced in February. However, it does pack a punch with up to a Core Ultra 9 275HX processor, up to GeForce RTX 5090 laptop GPU, and MagKey 4.0 swappable mechanical switches. Available from April in Europe starting at €3,699, May in North America at $2999.99.
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At Computex 2025, the smaller case brand aboStudio stole some of the spotlight from countless others. While the show floor teemed with flashy AI demos and next-generation robotics, aboStudio reminded visitors that solid hardware design still matters. Their Container L case drew early crowds. Crafted from sand-blasted anodized aluminium, it can house Micro ATX or Mini ITX motherboards and can fit graphics cards up to 330 mm long. Builders who care about cooling will appreciate its support for 280 mm radiators and the four internal bays for 2.5-inch drives. The front-mounted ATX power supply design and side panel window give it a clean, straightforward look without sacrificing performance.
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For Computex 2025, Raidmax quietly refreshed its case lineup across three distinct series: VECTOR, INFINITA, and MESHIAN. Each family now spans everything from compact, minimalist designs to full-tower workhorses, promising builders both style and substance. The newly highlighted V217 and V300 full towers are engineered for extreme hardware, with support for triple-radiator liquid loops and GPUs up to 350 mm long. Just below them sits the V213 M, which balances expandability and a tempered-glass showcase, while the mid-tower V212 wins praise for its mesh-front panel and four pre-installed RGB fans. Even space-sensitive setups aren't forgotten: the V158, V155, and the ultra-compact V152 and V153 all deliver surprisingly roomy interiors, clean cable management channels, and flexible drive mounts. Enthusiasts also have their eyes on the yet-to-appear V210, teased as a hybrid between the V213 M's showcase and the V158's streamlined profile.
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Acer released four new graphics cards in the Intel Arc and AMD Radeon lineups, and we found them on display in Acer's booth here at Computex 2025. The Acer Nitro Intel Arc B580 OC is now available in white, with 2x FrostBlade fans (alongside the existing black version). It features 12 GB memory running at up to 2,740 MHz with Intel Xe2 architecture, supporting 1440p gaming and 8K displays (1x HDMI 2.1 and 3x DisplayPort 2.1 outputs) with ray tracing, XeSS frame generation, and low latency technology. The Intel Nitro Arc A380 LP is a low-profile card with 6 GB memory, powered by one 8-pin PCIe connector and 2,000 MHz clocks, built on Xe architecture with DirectX 12 Ultimate support, ray tracing capabilities, and XeSS upscaling for content creation and gaming.

The two Acer Nitro Radeon RX 9060 XT OC models come in 16 GB and 8 GB variants, both delivering boost clocks up to 3,320 MHz and game clocks up to 2,780 MHz. Both models came in a two-slot format with dual-fans, metal backplates and 1x HDMI 2.1a and 2x DP 2.1 outputs.
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