Introducing an additional version of our North XL series, designed for builds with reverse connector motherboards.

In North XL RC, the interior has been reconfigured to accommodate ATX motherboards with rear-facing connectors. This includes motherboard series such as ASUS Back to the Future, GIGABYTE Stealth, and MSI Project Zero. By reducing cables and clutter from the main chamber, with compatible components connecting through the reverse side, users can effortlessly achieve a finish to their system that looks clean and accomplished.

Today we are delighted to present you the newly launched VEGA M from CHIEFTEC, which boasts 80 Plus Gold certified efficiency, ATX 3.1 compliance and native PCI-E Gen 5 connector.

Features

• Compliant with ATX 12 V 3.1
• Support PCIe GEN 5 (12 V - 2x6)
• 80 Plus Gold certified efficiency
• LLC Half-Bridge converter with DC to DC technology
• Fully modular cable management

Antec Inc., a global leader in high-performance computer components and accessories, is proud to announce the launch of the Antec FLUX SE ATX Mid-Tower Case. This latest addition to Antec's chassis lineup brings the success of the FLUX and FLUX PRO products with a new style and focus of quiet computing alongside the cutting-edge modern performance the FLUX series is known for.

Flow Luxury
F-LUX Platform, abbreviation of Flow Luxury, features ultra case structure design for excellent airflow and 5 x 120 mm fans included, delivering enhanced GPU cooling performance.

MSI IPC, a global leader in industrial computing solutions, proudly unveils the MS-CF05, V2.0, a high-performance ATX motherboard engineered for industrial automation, edge computing, and embedded applications. Designed to support 14th, 13th, and 12th Gen Intel Core, Pentium, and Celeron processors, the MS-CF05, V2.0 delivers exceptional computing power, scalability, and I/O flexibility, including a PCI slot for legacy support, making it ideal for modern industrial needs.

FSP, a global leader in power supply solutions, introduces the MEGA TI PSU series, engineered for gamers, content creators, and PC enthusiasts. This new lineup includes the 1350 W and 1650 W models, delivering unmatched power, efficiency, and reliability. Designed to meet the latest Intel ATX 3.1 power design guide, these PSUs support up to 200% power excursion and feature dual PCIe 12V-2x6 connectors, ensuring seamless compatibility with next-generation GPUs.

Superior Performance and Maximum Efficiency
The MEGA TI series is built for uncompromising performance, featuring Interleaved PFC topology and high-performance MOSFETs and SiC diodes from Infineon for exceptional power regulation. With FSP's proprietary Micro Tolerance Load Control (MTLC) technology, voltage regulation is maintained at an ultra-precise ±0.5%, surpassing Intel's ATX 3.1 standards. Certified with 80 Plus Titanium and Cybenetics Titanium ratings, these PSUs ensure minimal power loss, lower heat output, and near-silent operation, making them an optimal choice for high-performance systems.

We spotted via IT Home a fresh PC case just released by GALAX under the name "Metal Master Dark Guard", a new case that works with both ATX and microATX (back connectors supported) motherboards. The case keeps the look of the Metal Master series, with clean lines and a nice beveled design. It also has a big tempered glass side panel that gives you a clear view of internal components. The case internal design shows special attention to cooling, as GALAX mentions that they put it through multiple airflow tests. It can fit up to eight 120 or 140 mm fans, and one 240/260/280 mm radiator which makes it great for high-end gaming PCs. The design has a smart air duct system to keep things cool, and there's plenty of room inside to make cable management easy. One cool thing about the design is that the USB 3.0, and Type-C connectors are placed at the front-bottom. This helps keep the overall look clean by hiding cables away from the user's eyes while keeping the airflow clean.

The case can fit the latest hardware components, including the new RTX 50 series graphics cards or any graphic card up to 400 mm long, and standard power supplies. GALAX has priced the Metal Master Dark Guard at 249 yuan about $35, at least that's the price on Asian markets. If it reaches Western markets around $50 it can be considered a viable option for those on a tight budget.

The AK3 RGB puts the focus on a classically minimalist look with an air-permeable front panel and a high level of functionality. With its modern connection options, space for large pieces of hardware, and room for up to eleven fans, this case is suitable for either gaming, office or multimedia PCs.

In addition to a tempered-glass side panel, the AK3 RGB has a front panel that has been designed to optimally support the airflow inside the case by allowing the easy entry of air from the outside.A total of up to eleven fans have room in the AK3 RGB, four of which are already pre-installed: Three addressable 120 mm RGB PWM fans are located behind the front panel and an identical fan is on the rear panel. Those who prefer water cooling will also be happy with the AK3 RGB, as two radiators with up to 360 mm can be simultaneously operated, if required.

With a front panel that is both low-key and stylish, the AK2 RGB doesn't miss out on good looks and, at the same time, is the perfect PC case for either gaming, office, or multimedia. And with its modern compatibility, space for large pieces of hardware, and room for up to eleven fans, this case offers plenty of potential for performance, whatever the application.

Thanks to its low-key design and its tempered-glass side panel, the AK2 RGB is ideal for putting the focus on the installed hardware inside. Two 120 mm fans are already pre-installed in the AK2 RGB - one fan behind the front panel and one RGB-illuminated PWM fan on the rear panel. Up to eleven fans will find room in the case. Even water-cooling enthusiasts will be happy with the AK2, as two radiators with up to 360 mm can be simultaneously operated, if required.

SilverStone's iconic GD09 HTPC chassis has been a beloved industry favorite since its debut in 2012. Even with technological advancements that have led to larger components and increased heat output to support more demanding tasks, the GD09 remains celebrated as the top choice for HTPC setups.

At Computex 2023, SilverStone delighted attendees by showcasing the GD09 in a retro-inspired design. Taking cues from the NEC PC-9800—a Japanese PC introduced in 1982—the chassis was reimagined with a beige cream aesthetic, evoking nostalgia while seamlessly blending into any living room environment.

GAMDIAS, a premier brand in high-performance gaming PC hardware, is excited to announce the launch of the ATLAS P2 CG curved glass panoramic case. As the first product launch of 2025, the case embodies GAMDIAS's annual slogan, "GAMING REIMAGINED," redefining gaming setups with a sophisticated design and unmatched functionality. "The ATLAS P2 CG reflects our vision for 2025, offering gamers a seamless blend of cutting-edge design and exceptional performance that will transform their gaming experience," said Stimson Wang, CEO of GAMDIAS. Part of the highly acclaimed ATLAS series, the case features a striking fish-tank-inspired design with a seamless one-piece curved glass panel and an integrated system display, engineered to deliver limitless potential alongside a refined visual experience.

Immersive Panoramic View
The ATLAS P2 CG case features a stunning 270-degree curved tempered glass panel, offering an immersive panoramic view of the interior. This innovative design eliminates corner obstructions, creating a seamless showcase of internal components. Additionally, the case also supports connector-hidden motherboard (BTF motherboard), enabling cables to plug in from the rear for a clean and flawless front appearance.

Advantech, a leader in embedded IoT computing solutions, is excited to introduce their AI-integrated desktop platform series: the Mini-ITX AIMB-2710 and Micro-ATX AIMB-589. These platforms are powered by Intel Core Ultra Processors (Series 2) S-Series, featuring the first desktop processor with an integrated NPU, delivering up to 36 TOPS for superior AI acceleration. Designed for data visualization and image analysis, both models offer PCIe Gen 5 support for high-performance GPU cards and feature 6400 MHz DDR5 memory, USB4 Type-C, multiple USB 3.2 Gen 2 and 2.5GbE LAN ports for fast and accurate data transmission in real time.

The AIMB-2710 and AIMB-589 excel in high-speed computing and AI-driven performance, making them ideal for applications such as medical imaging, automated optical inspection, and semiconductor testing. Backed by comprehensive software support, these platforms are engineered for the next wave of AI innovation.

ENERMAX, an industry-leading force dedicated to design high-performance computer hardware and cooling solutions, announces its new 80 Plus Gold power supplies: REVOLUTION III and CyberG II series. Integrated with Intel ATX 3.1 and offering a max. 600 W 12V-2x6 cable, the new PSUs deliver competitive price-to-performance ratio to mainstream gamers. The REVOLUTION III series offers a fully modular design with premium individually mesh-sleeved cables and cable combs for effortless cable management. The 120 mm Fluid Dynamic Bearing (FDB) fan ensures quiet operation, while the 100% Japanese capacitors guarantee long-lasting durability. The series is available with 650/750/850 W models.

The CyberG II series provides a non-modular solution with a sleek all-black flat cable design for easy installation. It is equipped with 100% Japanese capacitors and a 600 W 12V-2x6 cable for 750/850 W models while maintaining the trusted ENERMAX quality.

In addition to the Xeneon Edge LCD touchscreen which was the star of the show, a bunch of PSUs, memory modules, and storage devices, Corsair's new Frame 4000D PC case with the FRAME Modular System also caught our attention. The 4000 series was quite popular and it does not come as a surprise that Corsair is pushing for further innovations. By matching the popular system with the FRAME Modular Case System, which, according to Corsair, "sets a new standard for customization," giving users an option to modify, upgrade, and personalize the case with a variety of options.

The FRAME 4000D PC Case is a standard mid-tower ATX PC case built with steel and tempered glass materials, and 3D Y-pattern perforated front panel. The aforementioned FRAME Modular Case System, according to Corsair, gives users a PC case that can change and grow with their needs, with nearly limitless options. According to Corsair, it should offer 12.7 percent better airflow compared to the previous models. It also features Corsair's InfiniRail Fan Mounting System, which brings support for up to 200 mm fans at the front and 140 mm at the top. This means that it can house even larger fans like iCUE LINK RX140. It has three radiator mounting locations, front, top, and side, with support for dual 360 mm radiators.

Earlier in the week, ASRock debuted its Intel B860/H810 and full range of AMD B850 motherboards—the TechPowerUp team headed across CES 2025's showroom floor to check whether the Taiwanese manufacturer had some of these newly announced products on display. Various white Steel Legend models were present, including an intriguing B850 mainboard sample sporting ASRock's back mount design (BMD). The B860M Pro BMD board was not in sight (or not captured on camera)—according to a press release from earlier in the week, BMD had its premiere on this Intel-based solution.

AsRock reps happily showed off two Intel B860-chipset Steel Legend boards with traditional all-front facing connectors—an ATX option as well as an M-ATX (B860M) model were examined from close-up. A Phantom Gaming B860 Lightning Wi-Fi model was presented to TechPowerUp—its darker aesthetic contrasts sharply when lined up against its pale Steel Legend neighbors.

Thermaltake has decided to kick off the year at CES 2025 in a fashionable way by expanding the color options for its best-selling PC case series: the Tower 600 Mid Tower and the Tower 250 Mini Tower. Launched last year at Computex, the Tower 600 is an ATX case featuring a distinctive octagonal prism shape. It accommodates up to a 420 mm AIO radiator on the right side, a 360 mm AIO radiator on the left side, and supports GPUs up to 400 mm in length. This year, Thermaltake introduced six new color options: Racing Green, Gravel Sand, Bubble Pink, Bumblebee, Light-Year Green, and Future Dusk, in addition to the existing Black, Snow, Hydrangea Blue, and Matcha Green variants.

The Tower 250 Mini-ITX case, released in November 2024, originally came in Black, Snow, Hydrangea Blue, and Matcha Green for users seeking a compact yet versatile PC chassis. For 2025, Thermaltake has added two new color variants: Mint Strawberry and Butter Caramel. The case supports up to a 360 mm radiator on the right side and up to 8 x 120 mm fans or 5 x 140 mm fans, with two pre-installed CT120 cooling fans included. It fits GPUs up to 360 mm in length and accommodates both ATX and SFX power supplies up to 200 mm in length.

Velocity Micro, the premier builder of custom high-performance desktops, laptops, and workstations, is proud to announce the launch of the MX6 chassis, a meticulously designed modular desktop mini tower built to deliver superior airflow and modern aesthetics in an ultra-compact form factor.

Crafted with Velocity Micro's signature attention to detail, the MX6 combines sleek design elements with functional engineering to set a new benchmark for custom PC enclosures. Its mesh forward construction, build friendly interior, and robust modularity make it the perfect foundation for Velocity Micro's high-performance builds tailored to gamers, creators, and professionals alike.

The ASUS ROG Apex brand extension is reserved for motherboards with the best CPU and memory overclocking capabilities. Since Intel processors tended to overclock better than AMD, Apex remained confined to the Intel platform, until now. ASUS at CES showed off the ROG Crosshair X870E Apex, the first AMD platform motherboard to feature this brand extension. The board features a powerful CPU VRM solution meant for sub-zero overclocking of Ryzen 9000X3D processors that are fully capable of overclocking. It also comes with a 1 DIMM-per-channel memory topology, with just two DDR5 DIMM slots. 1DPC is the most optimal dual-channel topology for memory overclocking.

The topmost M.2 Gen 5 NVMe slot features an elaborate fan-heatsink solution. Right next to the two DDR5 DIMM slots, is a breakout DIMM.2 module that provides additional M.2 NVMe slots. There are a couple of more Gen 4 NVMe slots scattered across the board. The board features an I/O feature-set that's at least as good as the ROG Crosshair X870E Hero. The board draws power from two 8-pin EPS, a 24-pin ATX, and an additional 8-pin PCIe power input. The board is packed to the gills with features professional overclockers would look for, including onboard buttons, diagnostic readouts, a hydrophobic PCB surface treatment, dual-BIOS, and clearly labelled voltage domains.

Earlier today, ASUS uploaded a first sneak peek of several upcoming AMD AM5 motherboards—which we assume will feature the B850 and B840 chipsets—which according to the post on Facebook, will be launching within a couple of weeks. The boards will most likely be on display at CES, which kicks off on the 7th of January. The picture is obfuscated for obvious reasons, but what is clear is that there will be several different SKUs from all of ASUS' typical sub-brands such as TUF Gaming and ROG.

What we can also make out is that there will be at least one Mini-ITX board and one micro-ATX board, with the latter being the TUF Gaming branded board. We tried to clean up the picture a bit, but ASUS has managed to hide all details of possible models names and most of the text is kind of hard to make out. Nothing really sticks out in terms of features, although it's clear we'll end up seeing some higher-end B850 boards, judging by the fact that there are at least three ROG Strix SKUs coming. The question is if there's a market for these boards, considering the B850 chipset is pretty much the same as the B650E chipset, but with optional PCIe 5.0 support for the M.2 slots and no USB4, unlike its X870 counterpart.

Update Jan 1st: ASUS posted a picture of their upcoming mid-range Intel boards on Facebook as well, but as with the AMD boards, ASUS obfuscated the image, although not quite as badly this time around. For its Intel lineup, there's also a lower-end Prime board included, in addition to the TUF Gaming and ROG Strix boards. ASUS didn't reveal any launch window for the Intel boards.

ASUS today announced the ProArt PA401 Wood Edition chassis, a smaller variant of the ProArt PA602 Wood Edition that can fit high-performance PC components, keep them cool under load, and look stylish while doing so. For those who want a thermally optimized case with visual luster and all the home and lifestyle-focused essentials they could ask for in a more space-saving form factor, the PA401 delivers.

The ProArt PA401 Wood Edition is an aesthetic charmer that is perfect for lifestyle users in need of a distinct, tasteful PC case featuring strong thermal performance on top of some useful bells and whistles. Between its side panel options, impressive cooling capabilities and multitude of PC-building conveniences, it is the go-to case option for those looking to dabble in the desktop space for the very first time. Whether using it in a studio or a home office, it will blend in with its environment and leave ample space for other hardware and accessories.

With its futuristic look, including the tempered-glass side and front, the AK5G RGB is the ultimate home for high-end hardware which has to be seen. The inside of this ATX case has been spaciously designed and offers room for up to eleven fans or two radiators. In addition, modern input-output connections and support for the new BTF mainboards will all ensure that the case stays future-proof.

Futuristic Look
With its eye-catching front panel and tempered-glass side panel, the AK5G RGB is ideal as an impressive showcase for impressive hardware.

Phanteks is excited to introduce the G400A, a next-generation mid-tower chassis that builds on the success of the P400A. Designed with gamers and PC builders in mind, the G400A delivers exceptional airflow, efficient cable management, and a clean, modern aesthetic. Its redesigned, spacious interior supports the largest graphics cards and enhances cooling potential, making it ideal for high-performance builds.

With up to 10 fan mounts, support for 140 mm fans, and space for a 360 mm top radiator, the G400A is engineered to handle demanding systems. A sleek, cable-free rear-side connector layout further ensures a neat, organized build while maximizing airflow. The G400A offers robust cooling, ample space, and modern aesthetics, making it the ideal choice for gamers and creators seeking a versatile,
high-performance PC case.

Cooler Master, a global leader in PC components and tech lifestyle solutions, today announced the launch of the MasterFrame Series, an innovative line of PC cases that redefines customization, performance, and artistry in PC design. This adaptable series introduces a bold reimagining of what a PC case can be—blending premium aesthetics with unparalleled functionality.

With its dynamic exo-structure and artist-inspired interchangeable panels, the MasterFrame Series offers a platform for limitless creativity. Whether building high-performance setups, creating content, or showcasing personal style, the MasterFrame empowers users to design PCs as unique as they are.

We are excited to announce the European release of the TRYX LUCA L70. Continuing with the launch of our highly anticipated products showcased at Computex, European PC enthusiasts can finally join the revolution, customers from Germany and UK can place the order on caseking.de and overclockers UK now, pre-orders are available for other regions in Europe.

Product Lineup for Europe
The European release of the TRYX LUCA L70 will feature two color options of black and white.

Today CHIEFTEC is proudly announcing the availability of two Gaming Cases in the VISIO Series, targeted at different audiences stylistically and functionally. The CHIEFTEC Visio and Visio Air feature a dual-chamber design that supports the latest back-connect motherboards (compatible with ASUS BTF and MSI Project Zero). This design optimizes cable management for a clean interior view and unobstructed airflow.

Both cases allow for the mounting of 360 mm radiators on the top and bottom, 240 mm radiators on the motherboard side, and CPU tower coolers up to 175 mm in height. High-end GPUs up to 410 mm can be easily accommodated thanks to the spacious and well-ventilated configuration. Both models are ideal for gamers and versatile enough for both work and home environments.

ASRock Inc., a global leader in motherboards, graphics cards, mini PCs, and gaming monitors, is once again expanding its product lineup with the launch of power supply units (PSUs) for the DIY market. The new PSU product lineup is available under the well-regarded Taichi, Phantom Gaming, Steel Legend, and Challenger series, designed to meet a wide range of user needs.

ASRock's PSUs are fully compliant with the latest Intel ATX 3.1 and PCIe 5.1 standards, supporting the instantaneous peak power loads of 200% to 235%. This ensures users receive stable power solutions for future technologies. Featuring native 12V-2x6 cables, the single-line output can deliver up to 600 W, designed to meet the high-power requirements of next-gen premium graphics cards. The dual-color 16-pin connector design enables quick identification, ensuring proper insertion into the GPU's power socket. Furthermore, the Taichi and Phantom Gaming models feature an exclusive embedded NTC sensor that monitors connector temperatures in real-time, activating protection mode if temperatures exceed safe limits, thereby ensuring system safety and stability.