be quiet! had plenty to show at the Computex 2024 event including the all new Pure Power 12 power supply unit. The new Pure Power 12 is an ATX 3.1 and PCIe 5.1 compatible PSU that will be available with both PCIe 5.1 and PCIe 6+2 cables. In addition, the Pure Power 12 uses a single 12 V rail design and come with LLC technology for advanced stability and voltage regulation. The new Pure Power 12 PSU series will be available in 1000 W, 850 W, 750 W, 650 W, and 550 W versions with 80 Plus Gold efficiency.

be quiet! was also keen to note that it uses an exceptionally silent 120 mm be quiet! fan, and we expect it to have a temperature controlled fan that should provide balance between cooling performance and noise levels. According to be quiet! the new Pure Power 12 PSU series should launch in September with price ranging from $79.99 for the 550 W model to $134.90 for the 1000 W model.

At its Computex 2024 booth, AMD showed us their latest flagship desktop processor, the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X. This 16-core/32-thread beast is powered by the latest "Zen 5" microarchitecture, which promises a 16% IPC uplift over "Zen 4." AMD is also building the CCD (CPU complex dies) on the slightly upgraded 4 nm foundry node. The 9950X boosts up to 5.70 GHz, and AMD claims that it beats the Intel Core i9-14900K by near double-digit percentages in gaming, and significantly in multithreaded productivity. The chip is drop-in compatible with any AMD 600-series chipset motherboard with the latest BIOS. AMD plans to launch this processor in July. Given that Intel today announced that "Arrow Lake" will come out in Q4, the Ryzen 9000 series could enjoy free rein in the market for at 4 months.

At the BIOSTAR booth at Computex, we found two new Intel Socket LGA1851 motherboards built around the Intel Z890 chipset, both ready to receive the new Core Ultra "Arrow Lake-S" processors. The two motherboards in question are the Z890 Valkyrie and Z890A-Silver. They use the ATX form factor (305 x 244 mm) and have 4x DDR5 slots, DP, HDMI, and SATA 3 connectors. Both motherboards use the same Realtek ALC 1220 7.1 channels HD for audio and come equipped with 1x 12 V RGB and 4x 5 V ARGB LED headers.

BIOSTAR Z890 Valkyrie sports 23 phases VRD, features 3x PCIe 5.0 x16 slots, USB 4 40 Gbps ports, 6x M.2 (M Key), 1x PCIe Gen 5 and 5x PCIe Gen 4 slots, and also dual Realtek 5 GbE + 2.5 GbE LAN ports. The slightly more common model, Z890A-Silver features 15 phases VRD, 1x PCIe 5.0 x16, 1 (x4) PCIe 4.0 x16, and 2x PCIe x1 slots, plenty of USB 3.2 Gen 2, Gen 1, and USB 2.0 ports but no USB 4. Also on the connectivity side, it has a single Realtek 2.5 GbE port.

MSI is showcasing its Roamii WiFi 7 mesh system at COMPUTEX 2024. Made to handle the increasing number of WiFi 7-supported devices and AI-accelerated applications arriving in 2024 and beyond, the Roamii series, with an integrated Qualcomm Immersive Home series, will be ready to bring an ultra-fast, easily managed WiFi network with 24/7 security protection throughout your home.

The Ultimate WiFi 7 Mesh System for Seamless Home Connectivity
MSI's newest WiFi 7 mesh system, the Roamii series, supports speeds of up to 21 Gbps thanks to extra-wide 320 MHz channels that double the bandwidth. The Qualcomm Immersive Home platform's powerful CPU drives advanced WiFi features, including 4K-QAM, Multi-RU, and MLO (Multi-Link Operation), across a mesh system that is designed to ensure its users experience seamless and uninterrupted internet access throughout their homes. Furthermore, a robust 10 Gbps wired connection is included, making Roamii series a great addition to a blazing fast home network.

As industry leaders and innovators gather at Computex 2024, ASUS is excited to unveil its latest computing technologies for work. This year's highlight is the debut of the all-new ASUS Expert P series, specifically designed for entrepreneurs, prosumers and home offices, marking a significant expansion in ASUS offerings for business. Leading this series is the flagship model ExpertBook P5 (P5405), the first ASUS next-era AI PC designed for work. It exemplifies the fusion of cutting-edge technology with practical functionality.

Powered by Intel Core Ultra processors (code-named 'Lunar Lake'), ExpertBook P5 embodies a new way of working. It introduces pioneering ASUS AI PC technology, boasting more than 45 TOPS NPU, delivering over 100 platform TOPS and approximately triple the AI performance of the first-generation Intel Core Ultra processor, ensuring quieter and cooler operations ideal for the dynamic environments of today's mobile professionals.

ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) today announced the ROG Rapture GT-BE19000 tri-band WiFi 7 gaming router at Computex 2024. This next-generation powerhouse is designed to dominate gaming and computing experiences with ultra-fast tri-band WiFi 7 speeds of up to 19 Gbps, innovative features like Automatic Frequency Coordination, and comprehensive wired and wireless network functions.

Next-gen WiFi power
The ASUS ROG Rapture GT-BE19000 router boasts ultra-fast wireless speeds of up to 19 Gbps, thanks to innovative WiFi 7 features like 320 MHz channels, 4096-QAM, and Multi-Link Operation. It is the world's first gaming router with Automatic Frequency Coordination. AFC automatically checks the WiFi environment and chooses the least congested channel in the 6 GHz band, boosting peak transmit power by up to 63 times higher than Low Power Indoor networking devices. The GT-BE19000 also provides up to 31 Gbps of wired capacity, including dual 10 Gb Ethernet and quad 2.5 Gb Ethernet ports, ensuring strong, stable connections for building a robust local network in the new era of AI.

BIOSTAR, a leading manufacturer of motherboards, graphics cards, and storage devices, proudly announces the launch of the brand-new X870E VALKYRIE motherboard. Expertly crafted to meet the exacting demands of content creators and professional gamers, BIOSTAR's X870E VALKYRIE delivers unparalleled reliability and next-gen features with superior performance.

BIOSTAR's X870E VALKYRIE motherboard is a game-changer for content creators. Its smart layout and extensive hardware support effortlessly handle intensive workloads, such as crafting immersive 3D worlds, designing breathtaking animations, and editing high-resolution videos. This ensures that creative professionals can bring their visions to life with unmatched precision and efficiency, pushing the boundaries of their work.Updated Jun 4, 2024 - Added pictures from BIOSTAR booth at Computex (see below)

Project XPG NeonStorm PCIe Gen 5 SSD, which won an award at Computex, has a dual active cooling system with an aluminium air duct, liquid cooling, and dual fans. This increases the Gen 5 SSD's cooling efficiency by 10%. The Legend 970 Pro PCIe Gen 5 SSD has read/write speeds up to 14,000/12,000 MB/s, using an aluminium heatsink and a micro fan for better heat dissipation.

The XPG Lancer Neon RGB DDR5 memory module uses a heat dissipating coating on the PCB, a heatsink made of 50% recycled materials, and an eco-friendly manufacturing process. It's the first eco-friendly RGB memory module, performing up to 8,000 MT/s with 16 GB and 24 GB capacities.

The Seasonic latest sensor is something that many DIY enthusiasts and professionals have waited for years. This pocket-sized device, once attached to a power cable, can read and provide real-time data. It measures temperature, voltage, amperage, frequency, power factor, power and load (last three derived). Pretty impressive to say at least.

A new MaxFlow series 120 mm fan was also unveiled at Computex, alongside Seasonic new branded power supplies cables. Back to the MaxFlow 12030 fan, it has a 30 mm deep blade with a 2B bearing design. Other specs are a 146 CFM, 3300 RPM with Seasonic Hybrid Fan control with three-speed settings (silent, hybrid, performance), and a noise level of 46.2 dBA max.

Seasonic addition to its Prime Series is a new flagship 2200 watt power supply, the Prime PX-2200 80 Plus Platinum. It is ATX 3.1 standard compliant, offering multi-GPU support and a 12-year warranty. Another 80 Plus Platinum PSU model is the limited edition Vertex PX-1200 White Dragon. Then we spotted the new version of the Seasonic Prime 1600 W PSU with a Noctua NF-A12x25 fan. This power supply meets ATX 3.1 and PCIe 5.1 standards. It is fully modular with Noctua themed cables while being 80 Plus Titanium and Cybernetics ETA Titanium certified.

This year Seasonic PSU lineup at Computex is completed with a range of 80 Plus Gold certified power supplies. Starting with the Vertex White Sakura GX-1000, the Focus series with GX-1000 / GX-750 models, and the Vertex GX-1200. All of those are ATX 3.0 standard compliant, fully modular PSUs.Additional images are included below.

Biwin is a licensee of SSDs, PC memory, and flash storage products for some for the biggest PC brands out there, including Acer and HP. This year, the company decided to launch a whole product stack under its own brand, so it could sell to the retail channel directly. We also spotted several licensed products under the coveted Acer Predator brand. Let's start our tour with them: the company showed us an Acer Predator Hera memory kit with 48 GB (2x 24 GB), which does an impressive DDR5-8000, at 40-48-48-128, and 1.35 V. The kit includes a DDR5-8000 @ 1.35 V XMP. The module features a mirror-finish metal heat spreader, and an RGB illuminated top. There are also 32 GB (2x 16 GB) kits in the series that go up to DDR5-8200.

Biwin's own first-party brand isn't too far behind the Predator Hera, the company showed us the Biwin (Editor's note: Wookong is local for Asia and will not be part of international branding) DW100 RGB, a high-end memory series, with kit capacities ranging from 32 GB (2x 16 GB) to 64 GB (2x 32 GB), speeds ranging from DDR5-6000 to DDR5-8200, and vDIMM going up to 1.45 V on the top-spec kit. There's also the DX100, which trades a little bit of performance for a more elaborate RGB LED setup. It comes in capacities up to 64 GB (2x 32 GB), and speeds of up to DDR5-8000. The HX100 is the mid-range kit, it lacks any lighting, capacities range up to 64 GB, and speeds of up to DDR5-7200. The timings aren't as tight as the ones on the DX100. Biwin also has a DDR5 LPCAMM2, with capacities of up to 64 GB, and speeds of up to 9600 MT/s. Most of Biwin's DRAM products launch in July 2024.

GeIL booth was packed with all kinds of memories, anyone could find something for their taste, but our eyes gazed in hope at a few (yet) CAMM2 / LPCAMM2 memory samples. GeIL says that those are capable of supporting data transfer rates up to 8533 MT/s with up to 128 GB capacity. Just next to those a myriad of DDR5 with up to 8400 MT/s and RGB features were trying to catch attention. TUF Gaming Alliance, Orion V RGB (with integrated power management on the DIMM), the EVO V series with active dual fan cooling system, or Polaris family to which GeIL feels the need to mention that it fits most CPU coolers without mechanical interference.More pictures follow.

In Win Development Inc. (InWin), a leading innovator in PC hardware is also a service provider for server and workstation system assembling. A wide range of exciting new products are launching for enthusiasts and PC builders. The InWin booth will demonstrate its AI hardware ecosystem at COMPUTEX 2024.

11th Generation InWin Signature Chassis
This year, InWin will launch its 11th generation signature PC chassis, "Infinite", taking a standard case and elevating it into an artistic, technical marvel! The main body features a mechanized aluminium structure, featuring the largest 180-degree curved glass available on a PC today. Seeing is believing, so witness at the InWin booth!

AAEON, a leading designer and manufacturer of AI Edge solutions, has today confirmed that its Fanless Embedded AI System, the BOXER-8640AI, will support the newly released NVIDIA Jetpack 6.0 software development kit.

The NVIDIA Jetpack 6.0 SDK is equipped with a range of new features conducive to accelerating AI application development, such as Jetson Platform Services, a modular, API-driven suite of pre-built and cloud-native software services.

MSI, a leading global server provider, today introduced its latest Intel Xeon 6 processor-based server platforms at Computex 2024, booth #M0806 in Taipei, Taiwan from June 4-7. These new products showcase a new level of performance and efficiency, tailored to meet the diverse demands of cloud-native and hyperscale workloads.

"Data center infrastructure requirements are diversifying, with certain workloads requiring performance measures beyond just cores and watts," said Danny Hsu, General Manager of Enterprise Platform Solutions. "To better cater to today's evolving compute demands, data centers must achieve consistent performance even during peak loads. MSI's new server platforms, built around Intel Xeon 6 processor, drive density and power efficiency, making them ideal for cloud-scale workloads."

Inside the G.Skill booth at Computex 2024, we spotted three new case models. The first case that draws attention is a prototype/concept, named Project Alpha it comes with unique shapes and ATX/BTX form factor conversion on the fly. The next two cases are Mid-towers, G351 and M5 Vision respectively, both supporting EATX, ATX, Micro-ATX, Mini-ITX motherboards and featuring large glass panels with a note about G351 wooden front connectors panel that make it look more stylish.

Alongside full support for water cooling systems (360 / 260 / 240 / 140 / 120), you can fit 9 fans on G.Skill G351 and a whooping 11 fans on M5 Vision. We cannot say for sure when and if the Project Alpha concept case will be available, the other two should arrive in stores later this year.More pictures follow.

Intel Socket LGA1851 will be the new infrastructure driving at least the next two generations of Intel desktop processors, and the new Core Ultra "Arrow Lake-S" will be the first processor generation to use it. These chips pack new "Lion Cove" P-cores, "Skymont" E-cores, an updated PCIe Gen 5 I/O, and new Xe2 "Battlemage" integrated graphics; with generational performance leaps to be had. At the ASUS Computex 2024 booth, we spotted some of the company's first high-end gaming PC motherboards for the platform, based on what could be the Intel Z890 chipset.

Our first find is the ROG Maximus Z890 Hero, or at least a variant of it featuring the ASUS BTF backside I/O connectivity. There will be a regular variant with conventional front-facing I/O, too. The LGA1851 socket looks almost identical to the LGA1700. In fact the two have the same physical dimensions, and are cooler compatible—your LGA1700-compatible coolers will work on LGA1851 motherboards. Intel added to the pin-count by tweaking the pin pitch, and reducing the size of the "courtyard" (the central void in the land grid meant for SMDs). LGA1851 is a pure-DDR5 platform, and has more PCIe Gen 5 connectivity than LGA1700, such as CPU-attached Gen 5 NVMe slots that don't subtract lanes from the x16 PEG slot. The ROG Maximus Hero appears to be a feature-packed motherboard geared for CPU overclocking, as well as connectivity galore. It also comes with Thunderbolt 4, Wi-Fi 7, USB4, 5 GbE, and next-generation SupremeFX onboard audio.

Here at Corsair's Computex suite, we saw a unique prototype of a modular sim racing cockpit and this is not surprising since we know Corsair to have intentions of entering the world of sim racing. This hybrid racing frame offers great adjustability, allowing easy changes between a semi-reclined position for Formula racing and an upright position for GT-style racing. It's perfect for fans who enjoy different types of racing.

Made with a strong steel frame, the cockpit can handle intense racing with high-torque wheelbases and heavy-duty pedals. The design reduces flex and increases stability, providing an immersive experience that makes users feel like real drivers.

We are live from the Intel Computex 2024 Keynote address in Taipei. CEO Pat Gelsinger, along with the heads of the company's various business groups will take stage to unveil the latest in PC processors, server processors, generative AI accelerators, datacenter infrastructure gear, and lots more! In particular, we're interested in their Core Ultra "Lunar Lake" and "Arrow Lake" processors, and next-generation Xeon 6 chips. Can Gaudi 3 break into the duopoly between NVIDIA and AMD? Join us to find out in this live-blog!02:55 UTC: Something really cool from the show: The camera is pointing at Intel's industry partners in the audience, and a Gaudi 3 is turning them into superhero images!03:02 UTC: Pat Gelsinger takes center stage.

Keyboards and mice are now objects of personality, gamers like to have highly customized peripherals, whether they stream or not. Corsair showcased its new Custom Lab service at Computex. This allows you to purchase first-party custom keycaps, sets of keycaps, body panels, or mousepads, either by customizing the Corsair peripherals you already have; or by purchasing new peripherals first-party, and customizing it online. You could start with a base product and customize each component as a digital twin, or choose from Collections—pre-designed sets of gears, which you can buy untouched, or further customize them. We were shown several of these collections.More pictures follow.

Corsair has a short and crisp presentation at the 2024 Computex (thank you for not bringing your entire catalog to the show floor), and we begin our tour with cases. The 9000D is the spiritual successor to the 1000D—a no-holes-barred full tower with enough room for multiple independent DIY liquid cooling loops, so you could liquid-cool your CPU, graphics cards, and other hot gear separately from each other. Actually, you can have two separate PCs in here, with the second one being a Mini-ITX, so you could run your streaming and OBS server off it without affecting your main rig's game latency in any possible way. There are at least four large radiator mounts that take 480 mm or 420 mm radiators, each. You can see from the example build how you have the room for multiple reservoirs, radiators, and independent loops.

Next up, is the 3500X, a smart looking mid-tower with a contemporary pillarless front-left corner that gives you a panoramic view of your hardware. It comes with side-facing vents that are recessed into the motherboard tray, so they don't come in the way of large graphics cards like the ASUS Strix RTX 40-series shown here. The case also has strategically-located cutouts in the motherboard tray to support backside-connectivity formats such as the ASUS BTF, MSI Project Zero, and the GIGABYTE AORUS Stealth. There is plenty of crawlspace behind the motherboard tray, so you can wrestle with your 24-pin and 12VHPWR cables. Both cases implement Corsair's InfiniRail system that allows you to move your fans around a bit to optimize airflow, and Corsair's iCUE Link lighting and fan control hub. The 3500X is available now, the 9000D will come in later this year.

AMD on Monday launched its Ryzen AI 300 line of mobile processors based on the 4 nm "Strix Point" monolithic silicon. This chip was described by AMD as having a maximum CPU core configuration of 12-core/24-thread, which would be a neat 50% increase in core-counts over the previous generation; but there's more to it. Although "Strix Point" implements "Zen 5," not all 12 CPU cores on the silicon are the regular variant of "Zen 5." The chip physically has four "Zen 5" cores, and eight "Zen 5c" compact cores. Nemez (GPUsAreMagic) attempted to annotate the "Strix Point" die based a high-resolution photo by System360Cheese from AMD's Computex keynote; and there are some interesting findings.

The annotation reveals that the four regular "Zen 5" cores, each with a 1 MB dedicated L2 cache, share a 16 MB L3 cache. The eight "Zen 5c" cores, on the other hand, appear to share a smaller 8 MB L3 cache, in what could be a separate CCX. They each have a 1 MB L2 cache, too. The "Zen 5c" cores have the same IPC as the "Zen 5" cores when measured with common INT and FP benchmarks that don't move a lot of data; however, it could lag behind in workloads with a lot of streaming data. What's more, the previous generation "Zen 4c" cores were traditionally limited to lower frequencies than regular "Zen 4" cores, as the physically compacted cores couldn't hold onto higher core voltages. If that's the case with "Zen 5c," then what we're really looking at with "Strix Point" is an interesting hybrid core setup with eight high-IPC efficiency cores.

As a global leader in NAND controllers and NAND storage solutions, Phison showcases a range of innovative storage products and AI solutions during Computex (June 4-7, 2024). The rising demand for generative AI applications aligns with Phison's growth in AI solutions under the aiDAPTIV+ and new Pro Suite products that address market trends and bring new technological experiences to the industry.

This year Computex 2024 is focusing on AI Computing, Advanced Connectivity, Future Mobility, Immersive Reality, Sustainability, and Innovations.

Silicon Motion Technology Corporation, a global leader in designing and marketing controller solutions for display interface and NAND storage, today announced the launch of the SM770 USB display interface SoC for USB docking stations to simplify connectivity for multiple 4K Ultra-High Definition Displays, with low latency and low power consumption.

The new SM770 is a high-performance USB Display interface SoC that supports up to three concurrent 4K UHD (3840x2160@60p) displays, leveraging Silicon Motion's innovative CAT (Content Adaptive Technology) and employs multiple image and video processing algorithms to compress display data and minimize bandwidth usage to deliver ultra-low latency from the computer to the monitors. By transferring most of the compression work to a hardware accelerator, CAT technology operates more efficiently and reduces the CPU load.

LIAN LI Industrial Co. Ltd., a leading manufacturer of chassis and PC accessories, will be attending Computex 2024, located at Nangang Exhibition Center, Hall 1, 1F, booth I0110, from June 4th to June 7th. The company will be showcasing its latest prototypes and innovations, including three new cases: LANCOOL 207, LANCOOL 217 featuring a wooden aesthetic, and O11 Vision Compact. Additionally, LIAN LI will unveil new accessories such as the STRIMER PLUS V3 and UNI FAN SL V3, which feature a groundbreaking wireless controller to eliminate virtually all fan cables. Visitors can also expect a demonstration of the LIAN LI and SignalRGB collaboration, offering a more convenient way to control lighting effects for quick and easy sync of RGB for all components.

The LANCOOL 207 is an M-ATX-sized case with ATX compatibility. To achieve this, the motherboard tray is lowered and recessed in the cable management chamber, and the PSU mounting is moved to the front with the ports facing the left side panel for direct access. This arrangement helps achieve a compact frame that's compatible with ATX motherboards, 360 AIOs at the top, GPUs up to 410 mm in length, and PSUs up to 160 mm in length. Hidden in the PSU shroud are two pre-installed 120 mm PWM fans, while two 30 mm thick 140 mm ARGB fans featuring infinity mirrors are pre-installed at the front.