During Barclays 22nd Annual Global Technology Conference, Intel was a guest and two of the interim company co-CEOs Michelle Johnston Holthaus and David Zinsner gave a little update on the state of affairs at Intel. One of the most interesting aspects of the talk was Intel's upcoming "Panther Lake" processor—a direct successor to Intel Core Ultra 200S "Arrow Lake-H" mobile processors. The company confirmed that Panther Lake would utilize an Intel 18A node and that a few select customers have powered on Panther Lake on the E0 engineering sample chip. "Now we are using Intel Foundry for Panther Lake, which is our 2025 product, which will land on 18A. And this is the first time that we're customer zero in a long time on an Intel process," said interim co-CEO Michelle Johnston Holthaus, adding, "But just to give some assurances, on Panther Lake, we have our ES0 samples out with customers. We have eight customers that have powered on, which gives you just kind of an idea that the health of the silicon is good and the health of the Foundry is good."

While we don't know what ES0 means for Intel internally, we can assume that it is one of the first engineering samples on the 18A. The "ES" moniker usually refers to engineering samples, and zero after it could be the first design iteration. For reference, Intel's "Panther Lake-H" will reportedly have up to 18 cores: 6 P-cores, 8 E-cores, and 4 LP cores. The design brings back low-power island E-cores in the SoC tile. The P-cores use "Cougar Cove," which should have a higher IPC than "Lion Cove," while keeping the existing "Skymont" E-cores. The SoC tile may move from Arrow Lake's 6 nm to a newer process to fit the LP cores and an updated NPU. The iGPU is said to use the Xe3 "Celestial" architecture. With Arrow Lake-H launching in early 2025, Panther Lake-H likely won't arrive until 2026.

Intel is preparing to launch its next generation of mobile CPUs with Core Ultra 200 series "Lunar Lake" leading the charge. However, as these processors are about to hit the market, leakers reveal Intel's plans for the next-generation Core Ultra 300 series "Panther Lake". According to rumors, Panther Lake will double the core count of Lunar Lake, which capped out at eight cores. There are several configurations of Panther Lake in the making based on the different combinations of performance (P) "Cougar Cove," efficiency (E) "Skymont," and low power (LP) cores. First is the PTL-U with 4P+0E+4LP cores with four Xe3 "Celestial" GPU cores. This configuration is delivered within a 15 W envelope. Next, we have the PTL-H variant with 4P+8E+4LP cores for a total of 16 cores, with four Xe3 GPU cores, inside a 25 W package. Last but not least, Intel will also make PTL-P SKUs with 4P+8E+4LP cores, with 12 Xe3 cores, to create a potentially decent gaming chip with 25 W of power.

Intel's Panther Lake CPU architecture uses an innovative design approach, utilizing a multi-tile configuration. The processor incorporates five distinct tiles, with three playing active roles in its functionality. The central compute operations are handled by one "Die 4" tile with CPU and NPU, while "Die 1" is dedicated to platform control (PCD). Graphics processing is managed by "Die 5", leveraging Intel's Xe3 technology. Interestingly, two of the five tiles serve a primarily structural purpose. These passive elements are strategically placed to achieve a balanced, rectangular form factor for the chip. This design philosophy echoes a similar strategy employed in Intel's Lunar Lake processors. Panther Lake is poised to offer greater versatility compared to its Lunar Lake counterpart. It's expected to cater to a wider range of market segments and use cases. One notable advancement is the potential for increased memory capacity compared to Lunar Lake, which capped out at 32 GB of LPDDR5X memory running at 8533 MT/s. We can expect to hear more potentially at Intel's upcoming Innovation event in September, while general availability of Panther Lake is expected in late 2025 or early 2026.

Cougar made a splash of orange this year at Computex. Their gaming chairs prioritize lumbar health, and their PC cases use advanced thermodynamic principles for superior airflow. Their panoramic view cases offer a unique twist on conventional designs. A standout product is the FV270, which features a polyhedral, tempered curved glass perimeter, offering an unobstructed view of the interior. This design allows users to showcase their builds more imaginatively. The FV270 enhances cooling with innovative angled fan placement and a lifted front panel that draws in cold air from below. It supports E-ATX motherboards and graphics cards up to 420 mm in length. The case also includes easily removable filters for dust protection and an optional illuminated rotating platform for displaying collectibles, adding a unique touch to the traditional panoramic case design.

The MX600 Mini RGB is another standout, with twin 160 mm fans in a Mini-tower with the option to expand to 10 fans. This compact case features a sloped airflow ramp and square perforations on the front panel increasing airflow by 11%. It supports a top 360 mm water cooling radiator, making it ideal for high-performance builds despite its small size. The MX600 Mini RGB accommodates graphics cards up to 380 mm in length, featuring seamless cable management with reverse connector motherboard compatibility and an integrated universal fan hub for coordinated PWM fan speed and RGB lighting control.

COUGAR's next generation of gear takes center stage at COMPUTEX, where we're excited to present our latest advancements in PC components and gaming chairs. Our focus this year is on disruptive design, subverting expectations on market trends: our gaming chairs address the needs of integrated work/play spaces as well as prioritizing lumbar health, powerhouse airflow PC cases apply thermodynamic principles to ventilation, and our interpretation of the increasingly ubiquitous panoramic view case puts a literal spin on the conventional design. COUGAR will be exhibiting from June 4-7 in the Nangang Exhibition Hall in Taipei, at Booth L0602: all are welcome to come check us out.

Transparency and brilliance are at the core of the FV270's design, featuring a polyhedral, tempered curved glass perimeter. The unobstructed view of the interior lets the world see your build not only as it is, but all that you imagine it to be. The innovative angled cooling fan placements and a lifted front panel enhance airflow, drawing in cold currents from below for optimal cooling. Cable management is seamless, hiding cable clutter behind the motherboard with reverse routing. Supporting E-ATX motherboards and GPUs up to 420 mm with horizontal and vertical mounting options, custom build potential for the FV270 is limitless. Easily removable filters guarantee protection from dust, and an optional illuminated rotating platform showcases your collectibles, putting a literal spin on conventional panoramic case design and making your PC a personal statement.

Cougar today introduced the FV270, a unique take on the trend of cases with a pillar-less front-left corner. This case features a 5-sided body (excluding the top and bottom); with the tempered glasshouse wrapping around three sides, giving you a more panoramic view of the insides. Toward the front of the bottom compartment, is a uniquely positioned 120 mm intake fan that points diagonally. The entire case is positioned at a slight tilt. The upper compartment with the motherboard tray serves up room for graphics cards up to 45 cm in length, and CPU coolers up to 18 cm in height. Since there's no vent along the front-panel, the entire clearance of the graphics card is always available. The expansion slots can be rotated 90°, letting you vertically orient graphics cards (riser not included). The motherboard tray includes a graphics card anti-bending mechanism.

Besides the uniquely positioned front-bottom fan, two 140 mm fan vents are positioned along one the front-right diagonal side. Additionally, there is a massive 420 mm x 140 mm vent along the top-panel, letting you mount up to three 140 mm fans (or smaller). A 240 mm x 120 mm radiator can also be mounted along the bottom of the top compartment. The bottom compartment serves up clearance of up to 25 cm for PSUs, and a drive cage with two 3.5-inch/2.5-inch drive bays. Two additional 2.5-inch drives can be mounted behind the motherboard tray. The case comes in two variants—the FV270 RGB with five pre-installed RGB fans, and the FV270 base model, with just two included non-illuminated fans. The two each have color-based sub-variants of black and white. The case measures 268 mm x 512 mm x 530 mm (W x D x H). Front-panel connectivity includes two USB 3.2 type-A, and a USB 3.2 type-C (20 Gbps-capable). The company didn't reveal pricing.

Update May 23rd: Both color variants are priced at USD $179 and now available on Amazon.

Pat Gelsinger, CEO of Intel Corporation, has outlined future performance expectations for the company's Core range of processors. In a recent fourth quarter 2023 earnings call he declared: "The Core Ultra platform delivers leadership AI performance today with our next-generation platforms launching later this year, Lunar Lake and Arrow Lake tripling our AI performance. In 2025 with Panther Lake, we will grow AI performance up to an additional 2x." Team Blue's Intel Core Ultra "Meteor Lake" mobile processors arrived right at the tail end of last year, as a somewhat delayed answer to AMD's Ryzen 7040 "Phoenix" APU series—both leveraging their own AI-crunching NPU technologies. Gelsinger believes that the launch of Lunar Lake and Arrow Lake Core product lines will bring significant (3x) AI processing improvements over Meteor Lake. He seemed to confident in a delay-free release schedule for the new year and beyond: "We are first in the industry to have incorporated both gate-all-around and backside power delivery in a single process node, the latter unexpected two years ahead of our competition. Arrow Lake, our lead Intel 20A vehicle will launch this year."

He proceeded to gush about their next node advancement: "Intel 18A is expected to achieve manufacturing readiness in second half 2024, completing our five nodes in four year journey and bringing us back to process leadership. I am pleased to say that Clearwater Forest, our first Intel 18A part for servers has already gone into fab and Panther Lake for clients will be heading into Fab shortly." Industry experts posit that Core "Panther Lake" parts could borrow elements from the next generation Xeon "Clearwater Forest" efficiency-focused family—possibly the latter's "Darkmont" E-cores, to accompany "Cougar Cove" P-cores. The Intel CEO is quite excited about the manufacturing outlay for 2025: "I'll just say, hey, we look at this every single day and we're scrutinizing carefully our progress on 18A. And obviously the great news that we just described those Clearwater Forest taping out, that gives us a lot of confidence that 18A is healthy. That's a major product for us. Panther Lake following that shortly."

Precision. Focus. Endurance: qualities of every high-performance endeavor, from athletics to gaming. With the demand it places on equipment designed for maximum comfort and support, COUGAR looked to motorsports for inspiration, resulting in our latest gaming chair: the Hotrod.

Performance under pressure is king when it comes to the driver's seat, in motorsports as well as in gaming. A driver relies on their seat to keep them comfortable and supported during high-stress maneuvers, just as a gamer needs a chair that can provide the same level of support during intense gaming sessions. Drawing inspiration from the sleek, lightweight design and high-performance features of motorsports, the COUGAR Hotrod gaming chair is engineered to fit the body precisely for maximum comfort and control, delivering a fusion of style, comfort, and performance.

Harnessing the winds, the MX600 RGB's perfect storm of cooling features completely neutralizes the threat of overheating. Fully ventilated on all visible sides, this chassis channels omnidirectional air currents, minimizing running temperatures: the perforations are square instead of circular to ensure maximum airflow, the surface area of a square being greater than a circle with an equivalent diameter. To counteract the increased exposure to particles, the MX600 RGB is shielded against dust - the enemy of all PCs - with five strategically placed filters, extending the longevity of your components. Two integrated angular structures - one at the foot of the front panel and another to its side - guides airflow with finesse and precisely targets cooling at your GPU and CPU.

Moreover, the power unit cabin boasts a height of 110 mm, enhanced by a fully vented side cover that facilitates optimal air intake: this increased headroom allows for improved clearance and promotes efficient air circulation. The MX600 RGB is preinstalled with a 120 mm rear panel fan and 3x 140 mm PWM front panel fans. Equipped with a fan bracket on the power unit cabin for two fans, and the option to add three additional fans to the top panel, the MX600 RGB offers a maximum total capacity of nine fans. This impressive configuration maxes out cooling power, making being burned out of your game a thing of the past.

The future has arrived, and it's called the NxSys Aero. We've taken the best of ergonomics, cooling technology, and style to create a chair that's light years ahead of the competition. The name NxSys is a contraction of Next System, reflecting an advanced concept of design that truly heralds the next generation of gear. The integrated 200 mm RGB fan is the heart of the NxSys Aero: a game changer and market first. It circulates cool air within the chair, directed towards your back, keeping you comfortable and focused for hours on end. Imagine literally never breaking a sweat during those intense gaming sessions, no matter how high your energy levels get. It's like having your own personal air conditioner built into your chair: no more sweaty backs or clammy discomfort.

But the NxSys Aero isn't just about cool. Its innovative elastomeric mesh and ventilated back cover work together to create a cushioning effect that makes you feel like you're floating on air. And for even more personalized comfort, the NxSys Aero comes with a physiotherapy-grade lumbar pillow and a magnetic head cushion that can be precisely placed for optimal support. And we didn't stop there. A power bank powers the RGB fan from a discreet slot at the back connected by internal wiring, so you don't have to deal with messy cords. Fan speed and lighting can be easily adjusted with the flick of a switch: complete control over your gaming environment, all from your fingertips.

Cougar introduced several new gaming chair models at Computex 2023 including the Hotrod, NxSys Aero and Armor EVO. The NxSys Aero has been getting plenty of attention from attendees due to its mounted 200 mm aRGB cooling fan - this is positioned to provide cooling for the sweatiest of rears torsos. The advanced integrated cooling solution is apparently a first for the gaming chair market - Cougar thinks that this is a game changer - a power bank provides the necessary juice to run the fan and lighting system from a discreetly placed perch. The NxSys Aero features an innovative elastomeric mesh and ventilated back cover ensuring an airy yet cushioned seating experience. A physiotherapy-grade lumbar pillow and magnetic head cushion complete the package.

The Hotrod is a "motorsports-inspired" gaming chair designed to react to the intense maneuvers of fast-paced action. Cougar has studied real world racing seat in order to figure out the right balance of flexibility and resistance to body movements. The Hotrod's structure is formed out of synthetic PA fiberglass-reinforced plastic, yet the chair offers a high level of comfort thanks to multi-density cushioning along its backrest. An integrated height-adjustable head cushion adds comfy support for necks and heads - it is ergonomically engineered to prevent whiplash resulting from the most serious of high-octane gaming situations.

Cougar has presented its ATX 3.0 standard PSU models at this year's Computex event - in the shape of Polar X2 and GEX X2 offerings - with both families sporting HDB fans and 12+4 Pin 12VHPWR connectors for PCI Express 5.0 support. The Polar X2 has been introduced as the company's next generation flagship power supply unit - it is fully modular and 80 Plus Platinum certified. Cougar boasts that its pair of Polar X2 1200 W and 1050 W units will "service the new era of graphics cards, driving smarter, greener and more reliable power performance." These PSUs feature 100% Japanese-manufactured capacitors - the premium-grade components are advertised to extend unit operational lifespans by 300%. Cougar boasts that its range-topping power supply is more than prepared to take on the most modern and demanding GPU technologies, including NVIDIA's GeForce RTX 40 Series cards.

The GEX X2 lineup is comprised of 1200, 1000, 850, 750 and 650 W output offerings according to larger banners exhibited at Computex - Cougar's own website and online PR material only list 1000 W and 850 W. The fully modular GEX X2 is advertised as one of the most compact energy-efficient 80 Plus Gold certified PSUs - it also packs high quality 100% Japanese-manufactured capacitors. Cougar reckons that the unit's diminutive dimensions (length is measured as 140 mm) somewhat hide an energy efficient powerhouse. The GEX X2's modest footprint opens up many options when it comes to various PC build sizes and power requirements.

Cougar today unveiled the MX330-G PRO, an ATX mid-tower case with provision for up to two 5.25-inch drives, and an airy mesh front panel. The 5.25-inch bays are designed to offer minimal intrusion into the case, with just a stub for the front screws of 5.25-inch drives on their left side, and with the right side integrated with the motherboard tray for the entire row of screws. This metal stub can be removed to enable installation of large 360 mm radiators along the front panel, where the 5.25-inch bay covers retain the mesh surface of the rest of the front panel.

The MX330-G PRO features a conventional horizontally-partitioned layout, with the motherboard tray serving up room for graphics cards up to 38.5 cm in length, and CPU coolers up to 16 cm in height. Fan mounts include three 140/120 mm front intakes, either three 120 mm or two 140 mm top exhausts, and a 120 mm rear exhaust. Radiator mounting options include up to 360 mm along the front, up to 360 mm along the top, and a 120 mm along the rear panel. Besides the two 5.25-inch drive bays, you get two 3.5-inch trays, and up to three 2.5-inch drive mounts. Front panel connectivity includes a USB 3.2 type-C with 20 Gbps capability (20-pin key-A header), two USB 3.1 type-A, one USB 2.0 type-A, and a 4-pole headset jack. The case measures 209 mm x 495 mm x 475 mm (WxHxD). The company didn't reveal pricing.

COUGAR introduces the Cratus—a stunning, iconic mid-tower PC chassis where epic moments begin and legends are built. The Cratus's precision-tooled steel tube frame provides incredible strength and stability, challenging perceptions of a minimal bezel and exoskeleton. And with its four tempered glass panels (contoured for both aesthetic presentation and structural integrity), rig enthusiasts can turn the ample space within into a dioramic exhibit for their modding skills and creativity, or simply show off their build.

In an industry-first revolutionary innovation, COUGAR has applied the principles of heat convection to engineer optimal thermal performance: an angled interior layout directs a cyclical current of hot air rising and cool air falling to deliver maximum airflow. Plus, extensive support for a myriad of cooling solutions ensures that high-performance components are always protected from overheating.

Cougar introduced the Forza 50 Essential and Forza 85 Essential tower-type CPU coolers. The Forza 50 is the lighter and slimmer of the two, with a fin-stack thickness of 50 mm, while the Forza 85 Essential has an 85 mm-thick fin-stack, hence the names. The Forza 50 Essential uses a heatpipe direct-touch (HDT) base, and relies on four 6 mm-thick copper heatpipes to pull heat from the CPU, and convey it through the fin-stack, while the Forza 85 Essential has six of these for the job, but through a nickel-plated copper base-plate.

Both models include a Cougar NHP120 fan. This 120 mm spinner takes in 4-pin PWM input, spins at speeds of up to 2,000 RPM, pushing up to 84.48 CFM of airflow at 4.24 mm H₂O static-pressure, and up to 34.5 dBA noise output. The fans feature hydraulic bearings. With the fan in place, the Forza 50 Essential measures 135 mm x 75 mm x 155 mm (WxDxH) weighing 772 g, while the Forza 85 Essential measures 135 mm x 110 mm x 155 mm, weighing 1.13 kg. Among the CPU socket types supported by both are LGA1700, AM5, AM4, and LGA1200. The company didn't reveal pricing.

Cougar today unveiled the Polar X2 line of high-wattage modular power supplies. The lineup includes two models based on output—1050 W and 1200 W. "Polar X2 has passed the strict four dynamic peak load tests in the ATX 3.0 specification, in which the instantaneous peak power consumption must withstand a dynamic of 100μs and reach 200% of the rated power," says the company on the ATX 3.0 readiness of these PSUs.

Under the hood, the Polar X2 features a single +12 V rail design with 80 Plus Platinum efficiency, LLC+ DC to DC and switching, along with most common electrical protections. The PSU uses a 135 mm hydro-dynamic bearing fan that's tuned to remain fanless up to 40% load. Both models offer the same set of modular cables, with connectors that include a 24-pin ATX, two 8-pin EPS, one 12+4 pin ATX 12VHPWR connector capable of 600 W continuous output and excursions within ATX 3.0 + PCIe Gen 5 specs; seven 6+2 pin PCIe power, twelve SATA power, and four 4-pin Molex connectors. The company didn't reveal pricing.

Cougar today rolled out the GEX Snow line of premium modular PSUs, characterized by their all-white body. Matte-white makes up the PSU's body, its modular connectors; the set of modular cables, and even the impeller of its fan. The GEX Snow comes in 650 W, 750 W, and 850 W capacities. Under the hood, these PSUs offer 80 Plus Gold efficiency, a single +12 V rail design, DC-to-DC switching, and most common electrical protections. The 120 mm hydro-dynamic bearing fan is designed to be fanless up to 40% load. The connector loadout of a 24-pin ATX, two 8-pin EPS, six 4-pin Molex, and eight SATA power connectors; is common to all three models. The 650 W and 750 W models offers four 6+2 pin PCIe power connectors, while the 850 W model offers six of these. The company didn't reveal pricing.

Cougar today introduced the Envision, a high-resolution game capture and streaming box. The Envision supports display passthrough of resolutions as high as 4K at 60 Hz, or 1440p at 144 Hz; which recording video at resolutions of up to 4K @ 30 FPS, or 1440p @ 60 FPS. An interesting feature here is support for AMD FreeSync, so your HDMI 2.0 passthrough can retain support for the technology. Besides the passthrough, the box connects to your PC over a 5 Gbps USB 3.1 Gen 1 connection, with a type-C connector out of the box (which is how it sends video back to software for recording or streaming). Most popular streaming software are supported. The company didn't reveal pricing.

Cougar today introduced Cratus, an open-air frame chassis. Shaped like an inward-curved rollcage, The case features a steel frame to which several key case surfaces are hung, including two tinted tempered-glass panels. The motherboard tray is angled such that its rear points upward, which should favor most air- or passively-cooled components. The case features an E-ATX motherboard tray with room for graphics cards up to 46 cm in length; and mounts for two 3.5-inch and three 2.5-inch drives on the other side. Just below this main chamber is a smaller one exclusive to the PSU.

Cooling options in the Cougar Cratus include two 360 mm radiator mounts—one along the top, and one along the motherboard tray itself; and a 240 mm mount along the front. The top- and tray mounts can also hold 280 mm radiators. Front-panel connectivity include a USB 3.1 type-C, four USB 3.1 type-A, a 4-pole headset jack, and a button to cycle among the presets of an included ARGB controller. The case measures 283 mm x 636 mm x 635 mm (WxDxH).

Cougar on Tuesday introduced the AirBlader Tournament gaming mouse. It retains the essential design of the original AirBlader from 2021, but doubles down on its hardware specs. The AirBlader design involves high-end hardware crammed into a large profile that sheds plastic where not needed, to reduce weight. The new AirBlader Tournament packs a 20,000 dpi PAW 3399 sensor, compared to the 16,000 dpi PAW 3389 of the original AirBlader, with 600 IPS compared to the original's 450. There are also some physical updates: It relocates the dpi adjustments button to the bottom-side to prevent misclicks, the main buttoms feature a more durable switch capable of taking 80 million clicks compared to the original's 50 million; and the mouse's side surfaces are laced with grip-tape. The mouse measures 117 mm x 62.8 mm x 37.8 mm, weighing 62 g. The company didn't reveal pricing.

Cougar today introduced the Puri Mini and Puri Mini RGB gaming keyboards in the 60% form-factor (61-key set). The Puri Mini has passive illumination of the keys, with an ARGB illuminated ornament along its perimeter; while the Puri Mini RGB has fully ARGB-illuminated keys. Both models offer Cougar's Doubleshot PBT ball-shaped keycaps with 6.5 mm interkey spacing; and Gateron Red or Gateron Blue mechanical switches. A magneticaly-locking protective cover comes included, along with a detachable braided USB cable. Measuring 295 mm x 121 mm x 38.4 mm, the Puri Mini weighs about 680 g. The company didn't reveal pricing.

Cougar today introduced the Forza 50, a slim yet premium tower-type CPU cooler. Designed with a height of 155 mm, the cooler features a dense aluminium fin-stack to which heat is fed by four 6 mm-thick copper heat pipes that make direct contact with the CPU at the base. This is ventilated by a high-speed Cougar MHP-120 fan which features hydro-dynamic bearing, turns at speeds of up to 2,000 RPM, pushing up to 82.48 CFM of air-flow, at up to 31.68 dBA of noise output, and 4.24 mm H₂O static pressure. With its fan in place, the Cougar Forza 50 measures about 135 mm x 155 mm x 75 mm (WxHxD), weighing 792 g. Among the CPU socket types supported are LGA1700, LGA1200, and AM4. The company didn't reveal pricing.

With notebooks getting slimmer and losing out on the wired I/O you want, there's a sprout in "docking stations," devices that provide many kinds of downstream wired connectivity, tapping into a single high-bandwidth upstream connection to your notebook. The DS10 from Cougar does this, except it's also targeted at gamers, with its RGB illumination. The device features a rugged, sporty design, with an illuminated infinite-mirror element on top. Unlike some other docks that use 40 Gbps Thunderbolt upstream, the DS10 relies on USB 3.2 Gen2x2 (20 Gbps), with DisplayPort passthrough, which supports up to 4K @ 60 Hz.

Downstream connectivity of the Cougar DS10 includes three USB 3.x Gen 1 (5 Gbps), one USB 3.2 Gen2 (10 Gbps), stereo audio with a single 4-pole headset jack, a microSD slot, a 1 Gbps Ethernet interface, two HDMI ports (each capable of 4K @ 60 Hz), and a USB-PD port capable of up to 100 W output. A button lets you toggle between lighting presets. The company didn't reveal pricing.

Cougar today rolled out the Forza 85, a premium tower-type CPU cooler. The cooler features a conventional aluminium fin-stack tower-type design; but with a 85 mm-thick fin-stack, and high fin-density (50 fins). The heatsink is capped off with a brushed-aluminium top-plate. The design involves six 6 mm-thick nickel-plated copper heat pipes making indirect contact with the CPU at the mirror-finish nickel-plated copper base, conveying heat through the fin-stack, which is ventilated by a single 120 mm fan. The heatsink is capable of holding two fans (push-pull). It is offset slightly to one side, to create clearance for the memory slots.

The included Cougar Vortex MHP120 fan with this cooler turns at speeds ranging between 600 to 2,000 RPM, pushing up to 82.48 CFM of air-flow, at 4.24 mm H₂O air-pressure, and 31.68 dBA maximum noise output. The fan features hydro-dynamic bearing. Among the CPU socket types supported by the Cougar Forza 85, are LGA1700, AM4, and LGA1200. With the fan in place, the cooler measures 135 mm x 110 mm x 160 mm (WxDxH), and weighs 1.16 kg. The company didn't reveal pricing information.

Cougar today introduced the Polar line of high-wattage PSUs. These are characterized by their matte-white casing with a brushed aluminium tone that makes up the fan intake. The lineup are available in two models—1050 W and 1200 W, both with the same set of fully modular cables. Connectors include a 24-pin ATX, two 8-pin EPS, eight 6+2 pin PCIe power, nine SATA power, and three 4-pin Molex.

Under the hood, the Cougar Polar features a single +12 V rail design with 80 Plus Platinum efficiency, a 100% Japanese capacitor design, DC-to-DC switching, active PFC, and most common electrical protections. A 135 mm hydro-dynamic bearing fan keeps the unit cool with 0 dBA (fanless) operation up to 40% load (that's 480 W for the 1200 W model, and 420 W for the 1050 W model. The company didn't reveal pricing.

Cougar today rolled out the MG140 Air RGB, an eye-catching mini-tower case characterized by its horizontally partitioned outer design scheme that blends with its inner partitioning. The upper part is darker, with a tinted tempered-glass side panel, and a perforated black front panel, while the bottom half is matte silver/gray. The upper compartment offers room for graphics cards up to 35 cm in length, and CPU coolers up to 16 cm in height. The case supports Micro-ATX and Mini-ITX motherboards.

The bottom half of the Cougar MG140 Air RGB has the drive- and PSU bays, with room for two 3.5-inch/2.5-inch drive trays. Ventilation options include two 140 mm or 120 mm front intakes, two 140 mm or 120 mm top exhausts, and a rear 120 mm exhaust. 280 mm x 140 mm radiators can be mounted along the front panel. Three ARGB-illuminated fans come included with the case, which include the 120 mm exhaust, and two 140 mm intakes. Also included, is a 6-channel ARGB controller. The case measures 205 mm x 410 mm x 420 mm (WxHxD), dry weighing 5.45 kg. The company didn't reveal pricing.