BIOSTAR at COMPUTEX 2018 also showcased some other bits and pieces of hardware that didn't actually focus on mining. The company's M500 Series M.2 SSD, for example, features relatively high performance (not for an NVMe drive, surely, but against a SATA SSD there's just no competition). The LED indicators are interesting additions, dynamically blinking and giving color-coded information at a glance regarding drive temperature (which may sometimes be relevant in hunting down throttling scenarios), as well as data transmission on the drive itself.

At COMPUTEX 2018, we took a detour through BIOSTAR's booth to check exactly what products the company felt like showcasing to the world. The result was a look at the company's (now not so recent) focus on mining products, materialized in their TB-360-BTC Expert motherboard (an H370 motherboard with 16x PCIe 1x slots for graphics card integration via risers). The TB360-BTC+ cuts that number of PCIe 1x ports down to 7, and makes use of Intel's B360 chipset.

Team Group showcased their long-expected T-Force Xcalibur RGB memory at their Computex booth this year. Staying true to its name, the Xcalibur RGB memory modules feature a unique design with totem elements combined with a heat spreader that resembles a sword's handle. Height of the modules is 88 mm. Team Group will be initially launching the T-Force Xcalibur RGB memory in 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) kits available in 3600 MHz and 4000 MHz configurations. Xcalibur RGB memory modules employ Samsung IC chips, which have been carefully selected and tested to provide the best performance, stability, and compatibility.

ZOTAC took to COMPUTEX 2018 to stretch its gaming legs. In one way or another, their products on showcase are meant to allow users to freely enjoy digital worlds, in the way they best see fit. Their mobile, VR GO 2.0 backpack, which carries an Intel 8700T CPU as well as NVIDIA's GTX 1070 graphics, now includes SPECTRA lighting (for all the people looking at you while you enjoy your mobile VR gaming, naturally).

MonsterLabo had their 'The First' small form factor case on display at the Seasonic booth. Measuring in at 200 x 200 x 400 mm, The First only weighs around 10 kg. It can house a mini-ITX motherboard, a graphics card with a length up to 270 mm, an ATX or SFX power supply, one 3.5-inch drive, and three 2.5-inch drives. The case features a high-performance and fanless cooling solution capable of dissipating up to 200 W of heat. The radiator is shared between the processor and graphics card. There is also a single fan mount for a 120 mm or 140 mm fan to increase the cooling capacity to 300 W. For connectivity, The First has two USB 3.0 ports on the front panel. Consumers can fully customize the front panel with different painted and patterned skins and other surfaces like glass, wood, copper or leather.

ID Cooling at COMPUTEX took the opportunity to showcase its air cooling solutions under the particularly flattering lighting in the venue. The highest performance air cooler on show was their SE-207 dual tower cooler, a tried and true design in the air of tower coolers, with a 7x copper heatpipe design moving heat from the copper base to the nickel-plated fin array, which then sees its heat being discharged with the help of two 120 mm fans. The SE-214 RGB features RGB lighting, but has a single, slim tower design with direct heatpipe technology on its four heatpipes. There's a 130 mm fan design, which is very likely better than a 120 mm one (one hopes).

Their SE214-L tower cooler carries three different design philosophies, the Snow Edition, alongside the -W, and -R suffixes (which stand for the color of the LED lighting). The differentiation here is mostly done via the fan lighting, with the same 4-heatpipe design and 130 mm fan. All of these tower cooler designs have universal compatibility with both Intel and AMD platforms.

Cooler Master has unveiled a concept version of the renown Hyper 212 CPU cooler. The new iteration has been improved in various aspects to provide better cooling performance. The size of the cooling fins has been extended considerably, which represents a 25 percent increase over the previous Hyper 212 EVO. The concept Hyper 212 will also come with five heatpipes instead of four. Despite all the physical modifications, Cooler Master has assured us that memory clearance won't be an issue. On an aesthetic level, the manufacturer has implanted its RGB-illuminated logo on the new air cooler to sync with the included Cooler Master RGB fan.

We've made a stop at ID Cooling's boot over at COMPUTEX, where the company was showcasing its (expectedly) cooling-oriented products. There were two families of products in their watercooling portfolio, all of them ranging from 120 mm radiator sizes up to 360 mm, with some differing functionality across families.

ID Cooling's Dashflow is their top-of-the line performance and RGB-oriented product, and can synchronize its RGB color display via users' motherboards. The copper heatsink features a high-performance micro-fin chamber for decreased operating temperatures of the underlying hardware. The tubing is pre-sleeved, and the radiator blocks are all made of high-quality aluminum. The pump in the Zoomflow family has been improved for better cooling performance, says the company, and the PWM function allows for silent, according to cooling-needs operation.

HyperX took to COMPUTEX 2018 to showcase a variety of products made to enrich gamers' experiences - with a renewed, 2018-spanning console investment, according to company representatives on site. Their headset sets were represented by the Cloud Stinger Core (a headset that's compatible with the XBOX, PS4, Switch and PC platforms); the Cloud Flight Headset, HyperX's wireless solution with RGB lighting effects; and the HyperX Cloud Alpha Pro Headset.

Also showcased was the Alloy FPS RGB keyboard, which makes use of Kailh Silver Speed Switches (which feature the LED lighting on top of the switch for higher luminosity), full per-key RGB lighting customization, and a minimalistic footprint. There are three onboard profiles, and support for HyperX's driver, Ngenuity).

Thermaltake, celebrates the upcoming 20th anniversary by announcing the new Level 20 and Level 20 GT Full Tower Chassis at Computex 2018. The Level 20 is the next generation of the legendary Level 10 Extreme Gaming Chassis, which was released around a decade ago. Within these 10 years, Thermaltake achieved several breakthroughs in terms of design and technology.

CORSAIR, a world leader in PC gaming peripherals and enthusiast components, today announced two new additions to its industry-leading line-up of computer power supplies, the SF Series 80 PLUS Platinum in 600W and 450W, and the VENGEANCE Series 80 PLUS Silver in 650W and 750W.

The small-form-factor SFX SF Series 80 PLUS Platinum PSUs belie their small size with all the features of a new high-end PSU. 80 PLUS Platinum efficient up to 94%, the new SF Series continue the CORSAIR legacy of superb electrical performance. Using 100%,105°C rated Japanese capacitors SF Series PSUs deliver incredibly stable voltages and ultra-low ripple noise - performance that's backed by a seven-year warranty.

Cooler Master, a global leader in manufacturing CPU coolers, computer components and peripherals, today provides an overview of the products the company will unveil at Computex 2018 in Taipei, Taiwan.

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With at least seven new products on display, including the recently released MasterCase H500M, there will be no shortage of new chassis at the Cooler Master booth. These new case products are not just for aesthetic changes, but also evolutions in case technology. Cooler Master will present new models to existing product lines as well as debut the kickoff of a brand new series, all of which will be revealed at Computex this year.

COLORFUL Technology Company Limited, professional manufacturer of graphics cards, motherboards and high-performance storage solutions is thrilled to invite everyone to experience the next-generation of COLORFUL products at COMPUTEX 2018 at Taipei, Taiwan this coming June 5-9, 2018. COLORFUL will be showing off its greatest products on the show floor including its latest addition to its rapidly growing solid-state drive family of products.

Together with that, COLORFUL will also be showcasing its flagship current-gen motherboards and graphics cards featuring the best of what COLORFUL has to offer under its iGame family of gaming products for eSports enthusiasts and power users. The iGame GTX1080Ti Vulcan X OC as well as the iGame Z370 Vulcan X will be on display for attendees to experience the evolution of COLORFUL iGame. COMPUTEX 2018 will be held in Taipei, Taiwan at June 5-9, 2018. Please visit COLORFUL at booth M1112.

Acer is providing visitors with an immersive gaming experience at Computex 2018 in Taipei by showcasing its full line of gaming PCs and gadgets, as well as bringing in celebrity gamers to get in on the action with Acer gaming devices. In addition to the company's booth at the Computex exhibition hall, Acer has created product experience rooms, locating them in downtown Taipei and opening them to the public so passers-by can experience Acer's latest gaming PCs and gear, and even compete against celebrity gamers. In line with Acer's vision of breaking barriers between people and technology, this year's exhibit at Computex gives consumers and the media new ways to experience the latest gaming technology.

"Acer is dedicated to bringing breakthrough gaming experiences to consumers through the Predator brand, and this year we are making the latest technology more accessible to the general public by bringing them from the showground to the streets," said Tiffany Huang, President of Corporate Marketing, Business Planning and Operations, Acer Inc. "We hope that through Acer's efforts, Computex 2018 will become more than just an international event for buyers, but an inclusive celebration of technology for everyone to enjoy."

With variety of product lines and popular new T-FORCE RGB products among global gamers, TEAMGROUP, the world's leading memory brand, will be exhibiting at Computex Taipei during June 5th - June 9th, 2018. Located at the VIP showroom of Grand Hyatt hotel, TEAMGROUP will not only be displaying new products to the world to show innovative capability in R&D but also will be displaying T-FORCE gaming memory modules, which received both 2018 German iF International Design Award and the 2017 Japan Good Design award. Once again, TEAMGROUP will show to the world the determination in creating excellence and strength of its product design capability.

ZOTAC Technology, a global manufacturer of innovation, is proud to unveil a wide range of upcoming products and hardware in COMPUTEX 2018. At the forefront are the next generation of ZBOX Mini PCs featuring next-gen CPU and gaming-grade network hardware, never-before-seen gaming machines from ZOTAC GAMING, the latest VR GO backpack with an all-new design, and award-winning PCs. An exclusive showcase of ZOTAC's leading innovations in graphics card, as well as a grand stage set for the defuse-filled ZOTAC CUP MASTERS Asia Regional Finals are also the show-stoppers to invigorate the excitement.

Two ZBOX Mini PCs which won the COMPUTEX 2018 d&i award takes center stage. First is the ZBOX CI660 nano with an all-new passive cooling chassis design inspired by the honeycomb, one of nature's most recognized and strongest structures. The first Mini PC to be equipped with an 8th Gen Intel Core i7 processor, the ZBOX CI660 nano can handle up to a 25W TDP processor and delivers the most powerful performance from a ZBOX C Series Mini PC in complete silence.

BIOSTAR is excited to bring its latest gaming, crypto mining, smart home, and IPC solutions to COMPUTEX 2018. This includes the latest flagship 3rd generation RACING series featuring the Intel 300 chipset motherboards for the 8th generation Coffee Lake processors and AMD AM4 X470 platform. BIOSTAR will also have their newest crypto mining and blockchain solutions with the popular Intel 300-series BTC-line motherboards and prebuilt iMiner rigs. As well as these, visitors will be able to find BIOSTAR's graphics cards, NVMe SSD solutions, along with its smart home, and industrial PC solutions.

Thermaltake the industry leader in computer and gaming hardware innovation, together with premium product brand - TT Premium, professional gaming gear brand Thermaltake Gaming - Tt eSPORTS and Thermaltake Mobile - LUXA2 will be unveiling the latest tech masterpiece at COMPUTEX Taipei 2018, during June 5th (Tue) - June 9th (Sat) 2018 in TWTC Nangang Exhibition Hall (4th floor, booth number M0120).

This year Thermaltake's focus for COMPUTEX revolves around the latest industry trends of AI (Artificial Intelligence) and Sync Technology. Visitors will be given a demonstration with the TT RGB PLUS Ecosystem and TT AI Voice Control; supporting Android and iOS mobile devices and the Amazon Alexa smart speaker. Therefore, Thermaltake's marketing idea at COMPUTEX is SyncALL, Say "Hello TT". With the AI technology and patented TT RGB PLUS Software developed by Thermaltake, all Thermaltake RGB products can be synchronized together and voice controlled by saying "Hello TT".