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Sharkoon Announces the Rebel C20 ITX Case for High-end Compact Builds

Sharkoon Technologies is an international supplier of high-quality, high-performance PC components and peripherals and is now launching the Rebel C20 ITX. Even though this PC case is primarily designed for Mini-ITX mainboards as well as SFX and SFX-L PSUs, the Rebel C20 ITX should also be able to accommodate the largest graphics cards and radiators. In addition, the case can be positioned either vertically or horizontally and is available either as a version without fans or as a version with pre-installed addressable RGB fans for cooling.

Despite its dimensions of just 45.7 x 20.8 x 30.1 centimeters, the Rebel C20 ITX should also be able to accommodate the largest modern graphics cards of the RTX 4090 series as well as radiators of up to 360 millimeters. As the Rebel C20 ITX can be positioned either vertically or horizontally, it can not only serve as gaming PC but can also become a compact PC that fits into any living room or office room at home.

Thermaltake Launches TH V2 Ultra EX ARGB Sync AIOs with Advanced MagForce 2.0 Design

Thermaltake, a leading PC DIY brand for premium hardware solutions, is thrilled to release the TH V2 Ultra EX ARGB Sync All-In-One Liquid Cooler series. Inheriting the key features of Thermaltake's strong products, the latest TH V2 Ultra EX ARGB Sync series provides a budget-friendly AIO option featuring the innovative MagForce 2.0 Design and a highly customizable LCD display. This powerful cooling solution introduces a higher level of convenience and aesthetic appeal beyond your expectations!

This new series includes the TH240/360 V2 Ultra EX ARGB Sync using the 120 mm CT EX ARGB Sync Fans and the TH280/420 V2 Ultra EX ARGB Sync using the 140 mm CT EX ARGB Sync Fans. The fans are upgraded with MagForce 2.0 Design where the Pogo pin contact pads are two times larger than previously, enabling quicker and more stable magnetic connection, effortlessly achieving better cable management.

Corsair Announces iCUE LINK-Powered XH405i Custom Water Cooling Kit

Corsair today unveiled the iCUE LINK XH405i RGB, the latest evolution in its award-winning Hydro X Series of custom cooling kits. Since the launch of the original XH305i kits in 2020, Corsair has revolutionized the custom cooling market, offering enthusiasts a comprehensive package that simplifies the entry into custom cooling. These kits have successfully introduced thousands of new DIY builders to the hobby. Building on this legacy, the XH405i RGB kit elevates the experience with an advanced suite of cooling components augmented with RGB lighting, harmoniously integrated with Corsair's innovative iCUE LINK technology to further streamline the building process.

The XH405i kit, available in stealth gray or white, bundles everything you need to set up a stunning iCUE LINK-enabled CPU custom cooling system. This includes a high-efficiency CPU water block, a top-tier D5 pump/reservoir combo unit, three stunning QX120 RGB fans, a 360 mm performance radiator, and more. Taking advantage of the game-changing iCUE LINK ecosystem that vastly reduces the complexity of component connections, the XH405i makes custom cooling a genuinely accessible hobby for enthusiasts of all levels - not just the most dedicated builders.

Alphacool Intros Apex Distro Plate Y60 for HYTE Y60 Case

Specially designed for the HYTE Y60 - Alphacool launches the new Apex Distro Plate for the HYTE Y60, providing an optical upgrade for this case. This customized distro plate replaces the front glass panel and is therefore a must-have for water cooling. With the Apex product line, Alphacool presents premium products that are characterized by first-class materials and innovative technology. The significant, elegant element of the series are the chrome-plated, brass G1/4" connections. They are fitted with an O-ring and embedded in the acrylic. This avoids the problem of leakage due to cracking. Made of high-quality acrylic, the Distro Plate allows a clear view of the coolant. Thanks to the digitally addressable RGB (aRGB) lighting, the acrylic enables a brilliant lighting.

The Apex Distro Plate Y60 considerably simplifies the planning, assembly and maintenance of complex water loops. Not only does it have an expansion reservoir, it also has an integrated VPP Apex pump. Thanks to the arrangement of the G1/4" connections, confusing and complicated tubing is a thing of the past. The integrated VPP Apex pump relies on a smooth-running ceramic axis. The motor coils have been moved from the inside to the outside. This change means that the pump is fundamentally more stable, smoother running and the vibrations have been significantly reduced. Another advantage is that the power consumption is far lower than that of similar pumps on the market. The entire speed range is controlled and read out via the 4-pin fan connection. The VPP Apex pump is equipped with a SATA power connector.

KFA2 Intros GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER EX Gamer in Pink and White Trims

KFA2, the brand owned by Galax for specific markets in Europe, announced its GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER EX Gamer graphics card in two new trims, Pink, and White. The regular RTX 4070 SUPER EX Gamer the company launched in January comes in black. The Pink trim involves a bubblegum pink shade taking over the cooler shroud and metal backplate. Ditto with the white trim. The PCB underneath both cards remains black, but since the cooling solution dwarfs it, it most remains out of sight when installed.

Both cards feature frosted acrylic fan impellers, with addressable RGB LEDs located in the fan hubs. Besides the illuminated fans, the GeForce RTX logo on top of the card comes with RGB LED illumination. Both cards come with a mobile app-based control for the lighting. This app talks to a service installed in your PC over the Internet, which interacts with the graphics card. Much like the regular black RTX 4070 SUPER EX Gamer, the two cards stick with NVIDIA-reference clock speeds of 2475 MHz boost for the GPU, and 21 Gbps (GDDR6X-effective) for the memory. KFA2 is pricing both the Pink and White variants at 679€ including taxes, a 20€ premium over the regular black EX Gamer card.

EK Releases Quantum Velocity² Edge AM5 Water Block

EK, the global leader in premium PC water cooling, is proud to introduce extraordinary EK-Quantum Velocity² Edge Special Edition CPU water blocks for the AM5 socket. After the successful launch of their LGA 1700-based counterpart earlier this year, these Special Edition Edge water blocks confirm EK's commitment to aesthetic excellence. The top cover is at the forefront of this design revolution, featuring a striking assembly of irregular tetrahedrons that transform each water block into a modern artwork. These tetrahedrons create a captivating interplay of light and shadow, adding a dynamic and sophisticated visual appeal to the water block.

Explicitly designed for platforms based on the AMD Socket AM5, they fit Ryzen 7000 series CPUs. The cold plate, precisely machined of the highest-grade 99.99% pure electrolytic copper, ensures unparalleled heat transfer. The top cover of the EK-Quantum Velocity² Edge D-RGB - AM5 Special Edition is available in Black and Silver. These color options allow enthusiasts to choose a style that best complements their PC build, transforming these water blocks from mere components for efficient cooling into central elements of a PC's aesthetic identity. The top cover is CNC-milled out of a 30 mm thick aluminium sheet, separated from the coolant with a layer of acrylic to ensure no mixing of metals.

SilverStone Intros Hydrogon D140 ARGB CPU Cooler

SilverStone today introduced its premium air based CPU cooler, the Hydrogon D140 ARGB (model: SST-HYD140-ARGB). As its name might suggest, this is a D-type (dual fin-stack) cooler that uses fans as large as 140 mm for ventilation, and hence fits into the large+heavyweight category of air coolers, targeting the segment of the market that really wants to avoid AIO coolers. The cooler uses a mirror-finish nickel-plated copper base, through which six 6 mm-thick heatpipes pass, which skewer the two fin-stacks on either of their ends. The two fin-stacks are capped off by a top-plate.

There are two fans involved in ventilating the heatsink, meant to be installed in a push-pull configuration. The "push" fan is a 120 mm, while the "pull" fan, located between the two fin-stacks, is a larger 140 mm spinner. Both fans come with addressable RGB LED illumination, and feature hydraulic bearings. The 120 mm fan turns at speeds ranging between 500 to 2,200 RPM, pushing up to 83.68 CFM of airflow at up to 4.01 mm H₂O static pressure, and up to 35.5 dBA of noise. The 140 mm fan, on the other hand, turns between 400 to 1,750 RPM, pushing up to 93 CFM of airflow at 2.24 mm H₂O static pressure, and up to 30.8 dBA of noise. With its fans in place, the cooler measures 140 mm x 160 mm x 136 mm (WxHxD), weighing 1.22 kg. Among the CPU socket types supported are LGA1700, AM5, LGA1200, AM4, and LGA2066. The company didn't reveal pricing.

ZALMAN Intros CNPS13X DS Black CPU Cooler

ZALMAN today introduced the CNPS13X DS Black tower-type air CPU cooler. This is essentially a variant of the CNPS13X Black that the company had launched in November 2023, but comes with two key changes. To begin with, its glossy top plate not just has an ARGB-illuminated logo and diffusers to the sides, but a 2-digit 7-segment LED display, which displays CPU temperature in real-time, in degrees-Celsius. It's important to note here that the cooler doesn't have any temperature measurements on its own, but displays CPU temperature as measured by the motherboard's Super I/O chip (i.e. as it's displayed in your BIOS setup program, or reported to software). To do this, the cooler not just takes in a 4-pin PWM connection for the fan, and a 3-pin ARGB for the lighting, but also a 5-pin USB 2.0 to one of your motherboard's unused USB 2.0/1.1 headers. You then install a Win32 software that relays temperatures from your motherboard to the cooler.

The second key change is the fan. If you recall, the original CNPS13X Black came with a non-illuminated fan with matte-black impeller. The new CNPS13X DS Black comes with a illuminated fan, with a white impeller, and addressable RGB LEDs studded in the fan hub. The fan's specs aren't any different from those on the original's fan; and there are no other design changes. A 1 g sachet of ZM-STC8 thermal paste comes included. The cooler measures 135 mm x 79 mm x 159 mm (WxDxH), weighing a little over 800 g. The company didn't reveal pricing.

Alphacool Announces Seamless RTX 4080 SUPER Compatibility

Alphacool confirms the first cooling blocks that are compatible with the new RTX 4080 Super models. Thanks to the particularly filigree fin structure, the cooling surface has been enlarged and a very good water flow has been achieved. The jet plate with revised inflow distributes the water perfectly over the cooling fins. This means that the enormous waste heat from the new generation of graphics cards is dissipated excellently with the cooler. The full-surface chrome plating of the copper base not only offers resistant protection against acids, scratches and damage, but also achieves a beautiful homogeneity and a striking shine.

In addition to the technical improvements, the Eisblock has been given a facelift: The Aurora design is kept visually calm and simple, as only one O-ring runs around the entire cooler. The design of the cooling fins and the jetplate also ensures a clean look. Thanks to the chrome plating, the illumination using digitally addressable RGB LEDs spreads evenly throughout the cooler.

Alphacool Intros Eisblock Aurora for Radeon RX 7800 XT Reference Design

More performance also for RX 7800 XT GPUs! With the Eisblock Aurora cooler, Alphacool presents an innovative solution for active water cooling of Radeon RX 7800 XT graphics cards with reference design. In close cooperation with AMD board partners, numerous optimizations have been made to the water cooler in order to dissipate the enormous waste heat of this graphics card generation in the most effective way. The adapted fin structure enables optimum water flow while increasing the cooling surface at the same time. The modified jet plate with improved inflow engine ensures the best possible distribution of water on the cooling fins. The fully chrome-plated copper base is resistant to acids, scratches and damage. In addition, the chrome plating provides evenness and shine that cannot be achieved by nickel plating.

The Eisblock cooler has not only been technically improved: the Aurora design of the Radeon RX 7XXX Eisblock generation is visually calm and simple, as only one O-ring surrounds the entire cooler. In addition, the design around the cooling fins and the jetplate ensures a clearer look. Thanks to the chrome plating, the illumination of the digitally addressable RGB LEDs unleashes an impressive flood of light in the cooler. The Eisblock Aurora water cooler for Radeon RX 7800 XT Reference Design is available for pre-order in the Alphacool online store.

Alphacool at 2024 CES: APEX, Core Full Copper Radiators, Distro-Reservoirs, LT Water Blocks

Alphacool at the 2024 International CES showed us their latest full-copper radiators, distribution plate reservoirs, and CPU water blocks, under its new Core brand that it debuted with the Core 1 series CPU blocks. The Core XT45 radiator series come in popular sizes, and are noticeably heavy since they're based on a heavier metal than aluminium. Besides the use of copper, the Core XT45 also features a denser fin structure, while their steel frames feature a silicone diffuser for RGB lighting.

Next up, are the Core 1 LT series CPU water blocks. These are a "lite" version of the Core 1 series blocks Alphacool announced in 2023; featuring less elaborate tops, but without compromising on quality or cooling performance. While the Core 1 series comes with premium brushed metal or carbon fiber finish tops; the Core 1 LT uses simpler LED-studded acrylic tops, some of which have vinyl panels and other inserts. The block underneath remains nickel-plated copper, with the same cross-slot base and 3D jet-plate. Since the top has close to no role to play in the cooling except structural, the performance is unchanged.

be quiet! at 2024 CES: White Editions of Dark Base 701 and Dark Base Pro 901, Fans, and More

The theme at be quiet! this CES is all about RGB lighting and white color variants. This is a big aesthetic departure from be quiet! which tends to have understated, mostly black product styling, with minimal use of RGB. Ah well, as long as it's all quiet. Among the cases, we saw all-white editions of the Dark Base 701, and Dark Base Pro 901 cases. The Dark Base 701 white retains its essential design and functionality, but now gets two addressable RGB silicone diffusers along the sides of the front panel. The interiors are all white, as are the included fans. The Dark Base Pro 901 white lacks any such RGB lighting elements, it's more of just a whitewash.

As we said, be quiet! is betting big on RGB and white color scheme this year, and has unveiled white variants of its Silent Wings 4, Light Wings, and Pure Wings 3 fan series, across all available sizes. These see white take over the frames and impellers. be quiet! collaborated with SignalRGB, the experts in elaborate RGB lighting, to create an art piece—a wall of 192 Light Wings White fans, all controlled through a single machine. The fans work like a mosaic to create actual images when viewed from a distance. Very creative!

Thermalright Intros TL-M12 Series Case Fans with Infinity Reflection Elements

Thermalright today introduced the TL-M12 fan. This conventional thickness 120 mm fan is designed look good as a rear exhaust, or as part of a radiator's ventilation. Thermalright focused on aesthetic touches to the fan frame when viewed from the sides. Two of the frame's sides has an infinite-reflection ARGB LED element. The bore of the frame, and the impeller itself aren't illuminated. The fan comes in two color options—black and white (TL-M12W). It takes a 4-pin PWM input for its main function, and 3-pin addressable RGB for the lighting. The Thermalright TL-M12 features a fluid dynamic bearing. It turns at speeds of up to 1,500 RPM, pushing up to 47.6 CFM of airflow, at 1.31 mm H₂O static pressure; and with a maximum noise output of 23.2 dBA. The company didn't reveal pricing.

GAMDIAS Announces Kratos P2 ARGB ATX 3.0 PSUs

GAMDIAS Technology is a leading brand for high-performance PC gaming hardware. Today, we announced the launch of the latest KRATOS P2 Series power supply units, available in 1200 W, 1000 W, 850 W, and 750 W. With 80 Plus Gold certification, every of them guarantees stable and efficient performance. It supports up to 200% total power excursion to power up next-generation graphics cards and top-notch PC components. Furthermore, the PSU has 30 built-in ARGB lighting effects, making it stands out in both performance and aesthetics.

KRATOS P2 Series is a fully modular power supply unit with 100% highly reliable Japanese capacitors. Equipped with a 120 mm hydraulic bearing fan, the PSU provides excellent heat dissipation at near silent operation. When the silent mode is switched on, the fan will adjust its fan speed to minimize the undesired noise. Certified with 80 Plus Gold, the power supply unit ensures stable power output up to 90% efficiency at 50% load. The KRATOS P2 Series is designed to address the compatibility with ATX 3.0 specification and PCIe Gen 5.0 connector. The native 16-pin (12VHPWR) PCIe connector can deliver up to 600 W for PCIe 5.0 graphics cards. Besides, KRATOS P2 Series can hold up to triple the GPU power excursion and 200% total power excursion to fulfill the requirements of next-generation graphics cards.

Alphacool Unveils Three New Aurora Series VGA Blocks for RTX 40-series Graphics Cards

More performance for RTX 4070Ti and RTX 4090 GPUs! With this new and innovative cooler, Alphacool is expanding its range to include active water cooling for NVIDIA RTX 4070 Ti and RTX 4090 graphics cards. Thanks to the particularly delicate fin structure, the cooling surface has been enlarged and a high water flow rate has been realized. The jet plate with revised inflow also distributes the water optimally over the cooling fins. The enormous waste heat from the new generation of graphics cards is thus excellently dissipated by the cooler. The full-surface chrome plating of the copper base not only offers resistant protection against acids, scratches and damage, but also achieves a beautiful homogeneity and a special shine.

The Aurora design is visually calm and simple, as only one O-ring runs around the entire radiator. The design of the cooling fins and the jetplate also ensures a clear look. Thanks to the chrome plating, the illumination using digitally addressable RGB LEDs spreads evenly throughout the cooler. The Core GeForce RTX 4090 Master V.2 is now available for pre-order in the Alphacool store. The Eisblock Aurora GeForce RTX 4090 Aorus Master - Gaming V.2 and the Eisblock Aurora GeForce RTX 4070 TI ROG Strix are now available for delivery in the Alphacool online store.

ZALMAN Intros CNPS13X Black CPU Cooler

ZALMAN today introduced the CNPS13X Black tower-type CPU cooler. The company has a long line of side-flow tower type coolers, but this among the first with an illuminated and stylized top-plate as is contemporary. The cooler features a typical aluminium fin-stack tower type heatsink that's offset a little to its left side, to reduce intrusion of the fan into the motherboard's memory area. A nickel-plated copper base makes contact with the processor, from which five 6 mm-thick copper heat pipes pass through, conveying heat to the aluminium fin-stack, which is ventilated by a 120 mm ZALMAN AF120 fan.

The base features a reverse direct-touch heat pipe arrangement that reduces the space between the heat-source and the heatpipes, improving conductivity. The included fan features a hydraulic bearing that's rated for 40,000 hours, and features a webbed impeller that guides all of its airflow axially. It takes in 4-pin PWM input, turns at speeds ranging between 600 to 2,000 RPM, pushing up to 69.12 CFM of airflow, with 2.01 mm H₂O static pressure, and a maximum noise output of 29.7 dBA. The top plate takes in 3-pin addressable RGB input. The ZALMAN CNPS13X Black is designed for a thermal load of 240 W. The cooler measures 135 mm x 79 mm x 159 mm (WxDxH), weighing 810 g. The company didn't reveal pricing.

Corsair Launches the Dominator Titanium DDR5 Memory

CORSAIR, a world leader in enthusiast components for gamers, creators, and PC builders, today launched the much anticipated latest addition to its award-winning memory line-up, DOMINATOR TITANIUM DDR5 memory. Built using some of the fastest DDR5 ICs alongside patented CORSAIR DHX cooling technology for improved overclocking potential, DOMINATOR TITANIUM continues the DOMINATOR legacy with a stunning design and blazing performance.

Sporting an elegant, fresh new aesthetic and built using premium materials and components, DOMINATOR TITANIUM DDR5 memory will be available for both Intel and AMD platforms, supporting Intel XMP 3.0 when paired with 12th and 13th-Gen Core processors or AMD EXPO for Ryzen 7000 CPUs. These technologies enable easy overclocking in just a couple of clicks on compatible platforms.

Sharkoon Announces VS8 and VS9 ATX Midi Tower PC Cases

Sharkoon Technologies is an international supplier of high-performance, high-quality PC components and peripherals. Sharkoon is now widening its range of PC cases with the launch of two ATX midi towers that, thanks to their distinctly minimalistic look, are designed for any kind of setting or use. Both the VS8 and VS9 are available either as an office-ready version without illumination or as a gaming-focused version with a tempered-glass side panel and addressable RGB LED fans. The RGB versions are also available with a white finish.

Minimalist Cases for All Purposes
The front panels of the office-ready VS8 and VS9 standard versions are deliberately styled with a minimalist look so that the cases can easily blend into formal office environments, domestic study rooms, or home offices. To remove the heated air, a 120-millimeter fan is already pre-installed on the rear panel of these windowless cases. Depending on the application and the required performance, three additional 120-millimeter fans can be installed behind the front of the case. If even more cooling capacity is required, there is space for two more 120-millimeter or two 140-millimeter fans under the top panel of the case.

INNO3D Announces iChill GeForce RTX 4090 Frostbite Ultra and Frostbite Pro

INNO3D, a leading manufacturer of pioneering high-end multimedia components and innovations proudly unveiled its much-awaited INNO3D GeForce RTX 4090 Frostbite new editions in Ultra and Pro. These next-generation INNO3D graphics cards promise unparalleled performance due to their Ada architecture. The iCHILL Frostbite has significant upgrades in both aesthetics and performance.

Dating back to 1998, INNO3D was founded with the aim to develop innovative computer hardware products on a global scale. Today, INNO3D is recognized in the gaming community for our avant-garde and bold approach to design and technology. We live by the mantra of being "Brutal by Nature" in all our endeavors, ensuring that we provide you with a superior gaming experience.

Alphacool Intros Core Water Block for PowerColor RX 7900 XTX Red Devil

The Alphacool Core GPU Cooler is now also available for RX 7900XTX Red Devil GPU! Alphacool delivers with the new cooler great performance, usual high quality and a functional design. The eye-catcher of the copper cooler is the unit of connector terminal and cooler, which is milled from a single piece of copper. The excellent workmanship paired with the hard and resistant chrome plating of the entire copper cooler meet the highest quality standards. The brass G1/4" threads, which are left in chrome and integrated on both sides, are a key design element of the new Core series. They stand out visually very nicely from the terminal.

The aluminium backplate, which is adapted to the design, forms an ensemble together with the terminal and convinces with a clear and homogeneous appearance on the back of the cooler. The individually controllable lighting consists of digitally addressable RGB LEDs and enables uniform and dazzlingly coloured illumination of the entire cooler.

GIGABYTE Readies GeForce RTX 4070 Ti AORUS Xtreme WaterForce Series

GIGABYTE released liquid-cooled graphics cards based on the performance-segment GeForce RTX 4070 Ti. The company is catering to both the DIY liquid cooling and turnkey liquid cooling market segments with the RTX 4070 Ti AORUS Xtreme WaterForce series. The RTX 4070 Ti AORUS Xtreme WB comes with a factory-fitted full-coverage water block that you connect to your own liquid-cooling loop; while the RTX 4070 Ti AORUS Xtreme lugs an AIO liquid cooling solution.

The AORUS Xtreme WaterForce WB uses a nickel-plated copper full-coverage water block that's been tailored for the PCB layout underneath, with an acrylic top, and some vinyl decals. The acrylic top is studded with addressable RGB LEDs. The AORUS Xtreme WaterForce (AIO based) card, on the other hand, uses an AIO cooling solution with a design resembling that of the company's RTX 3080 AORUS Xtreme WaterForce. This card uses a purely-liquid cooling solution (unlike some other brands with an air+liquid hybrid design). The pump-block in the card is responsible not just for the GPU, but also the memory and VRM (over secondary base-plates). A 240 mm x 120 mm radiator is used, which should be just about enough for a 300 W TGP graphics card. GIGABYTE could formally launch these two cards very soon, as the press images are already out.

Thermaltake Intros UX200 SE ARGB Tower-type CPU Cooler

Thermaltake today introduced the UX200 SE ARGB, an updated version of its popular tower-type CPU cooler. The cooler gets several design updates in its second generation, which improve its cooling capacity to 170 W, from 130 W on the original. This includes a heavier aluminium fin-stack with more fins and added surface area for heat-dissipation. It uses a heatpipe direct-touch base, from which four 6 mm-thick copper heat pipe convey heat to the aluminium fin-stack.

The included 120 mm fan features 30,000 hours rated hydraulic bearing, takes in 4-pin PWM input for its main function, turns at speeds ranging between 800 to 1,800 RPM, pushing up to 62.72 CFM of airflow, at up to 25 dBA of noise output. The lighting setup uses a 3-pin addressable RGB input, and has LEDs studded in the impeller hub. With its fan installed, the UX200 SE ARGB measures 122 mm x 61 mm x 156.2 mm (WxDxH), weighing 771 g. There are two color based variants, black (model: CL-P105-AL12SW-A), and white (CL-P116-AL12SW-A). Among the CPU socket types supported are LGA1700, AM5, LGA1200, and AM4. Available now, the UX200 SE ARGB is priced around USD $35.

XIGMATEK Cooling Products at Computex: FROZR-O II, Starlink Series Chain-Fans

XIGMATEK is one of the pioneers of high-end air cooling solutions. The company is putting up a strong presence at Computex 2023, with the introduction of several new coolers and fans. Although a specialist with large heatsinks and air-based CPU coolers, the company showcased its flagship AIO liquid CPU cooler, the FROZR-O II. Designed squarely as a high-end AIO solution, the FROZR-O II is characterized by a smart pump-block that features a round, true-color display that interfaces with software over USB, and displays real-time CPU temperature (as measured by the cooler's software), pump and fan RPM, and pretty much anything you can program it to (such as pretty backgrounds, clan logos, etc).

The models shown at Computex were the FROZR-O II 360 (360 mm x 120 mm radiator), and its white alter-ego, the FROZR-O II 360 Arctic. Each of the three included PWM fans feature fluid-dynamic bearings, turn at speeds of up to 1,800 RPM, pushing up to 82.2 CFM of airflow, and 2.55 mm H₂O static pressure. The radiator is 27 mm-thick and is made of aluminium channels. Besides software-based control, the cooler includes a Galaxy II 8-channel ARGB controller with an RF remote, so you can cycle between the various lighting presets. The cooler supports Intel LGA1700 and AMD AM5 sockets.

Phanteks New Cooling Solutions at Computex 2023: Glacier One D30 AIOs, D30-series Cable-free Daisy-Chain Fans

At the 2023 Computex, Phanteks unveiled a handful of new cooling solutions. The D30-140 is a star attraction. This 140 mm fan features a cable-free daisy-chaining system that uses a click-and-lock mechanism and contact points, to connect up to three of these fans, sharing a PWM fan connection, and addressable RGB signal. This makes the fans very convenient to deploy on radiators, or rows of fan-mounts in cases, such as the front intakes. The fans are based on the same impeller design and motor architecture as the T30-series that the company debuted in March 2023. It features the same "Halos" lighting effect. Phanteks plans to launch the D30-140 in August 2023, priced at $30 a piece, or $85 for a set of 3.

The Glacier One D30 is a lineup of all-in-one (AIO) liquid CPU coolers that come in 240 mm, 360 mm, and 420 mm variants based on radiator sizes. These are practically identical in design and specs to the Glacier One T30 series from March, but replace the T30-series fans that have individual cables, with the newer D30-series ones that have cable-free daisy-chaining that looks a lot cleaner when installed. What's new is the 420 mm (420 mm x 140 mm radiator size) variant that's exclusive to the Glacier One D30-series. When it goes on sale this August, the Glacier One 240-D30 will be priced at $150, and the 360-D30 at $180. The company hasn't finalized pricing of the 420-D30, yet.

HYTE Nexus Portal NP50 Integrates, Cooling, Lighting, and Acoustic Management into a Single Device

The Nexus Portal NP50 by HYTE isn't just a fan+lighting controller. This is a fully integrated Arm processor-powered device that integrates control for several channels of addressable RGB LED lighting, PWM fan control, multi-zone temperature sensing, and noise sensing. The Nexus Portal application allows end users to find the perfect fan and lighting settings that take into account thermals and acoustics of the machine. The device tucks away into a 2.5-inch drive mount—ideally behind the motherboard tray—from where the various lighting and fan cables can be mounted to it. HYTE also showed off the PQ10 and PQ30 qRGB lighting strips, which provide 24-bit (True Color), and use the USB type-C based Nexus Link interface. The PQ10 is a 33 cm long, 20-diode array, while the PQ30 is a 1 m array with 63 diodes.
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