Thermaltake, a leading PC DIY brand for premium hardware solutions, is proud to announce the release of the TT RGB PLUS 3.0, an upgraded all-in-one software platform designed to enhance the TT RGB PLUS ecosystem. Building on the foundation of its predecessor, the 3.0 version introduces an optimized interface, expanded compatibility, and advanced features to provide seamless system integration and customization for PC enthusiasts. The new software update, scheduled for release in Q1 2025, supports a broader range of products, including the TS120/140 EX RGB Fans (3-Fan Pack), the Toughpower iRGB PLUS 1650 W / 1250 W Titanium, and the MAGFloe and MAGCurve AIO Liquid Coolers.

"Thermaltake's TT RGB PLUS 3.0 software takes system customization to the next level by integrating advanced functionality features and expanding product compatibility," said Kenny Lin, CEO of Thermaltake,"This upgrade reflects our commitment to empowering users with innovative tools for personalized RGB illumination, performance monitoring, and seamless system management. Whether to enhance aesthetics or optimize functionality, TT RGB PLUS 3.0 is designed to meet the diverse needs of PC enthusiasts and gamers."

EINAREX brought a slick little lineup of fans, AIO CLCs, and air-based CPU coolers, to the 2025 International CES. The EINAREX EX12CI is a premium and durable fan designed for moderate air pressure, but low noise due to the profile of its impeller blades. It features the company's unique lighting design consisting of four silicone diffusers near the edges of the fan frame, each with a couple of addressable RGB LEDs. The fan features a fluid-dynamic bearing. It comes in white and black. The EX12A trades some of that silence for higher airflow, with a different impeller profile. It retains the fluid-dynamic bearing, and lighting design.

The EINAREX Echo line of AIO CLCs come with two or three EX12A fans depending on the model and radiator size, which ventilate a 240 mm or 360 mm radiator. The star attraction with these is a cubical pump-block with what looks like a 2.7-inch true-color LCD. Besides radiator sizes, the Echo series come in white or black color trims. The EINAREX Vertex is essentially the same cooler as the Echo, but with a 3-D glass structure on top of the pump-block which displays the company logo as a hologram. There are addressable LEDs studded, so you can change the color of this holographic logo.

HAVIT's booth at CES 2025 gained attention not only for its minimalist yet futuristic design but also for its product lineup, which ranged from headset series equipped with spatial audio technology and wireless gaming headsets to a variety of mechanical keyboards and gaming mice. The FUXI-H8 Gaming Headset features an open-ear design with dynamic RGB lighting, six-mode connectivity, and spatial audio with head tracking. Next to it, we found the FUXI-H7 over-ear headset offering spatial audio, five-mode connectivity, and a noise-canceling microphone.

The HAVIT KB896L is a 70% (362 mm x 132 mm x 32 mm) compact wired keyboard with a gasket structure and CNC aluminium body. It features RGB backlighting, hot-swappable design, and full N-Key rollover support. HAVIT also displayed the KB904L (348 mm x 140 mm x 45 mm, 85 keys) magnetic switch mechanical keyboard, featuring an 8 kHz polling rate, rapid 0.08 mm trigger, and RGB lighting. The HAVIT MS979WB is a lightweight 59 g tri-mode optical gaming mouse with an RGB charging dock and up to 26,000 DPI.

A rather recent cooling concept with the growing popularity of liquid cooling and radiators, is compound fans. These are monolithic frames with multiple fanlets. The design eliminates visible cabling among the fans, as well as the number of screws needed to mount one onto a radiator. DarkFlash put the space gained from this design (such as the gaps between the fanlets) to use with segment LED displays that put out useful information such as air temperature, and fan speed. The fan connects to your machine over a single PWM cable, and a single RGB cable. That's not all, it even communicates to a control module with a larger segment display that lets you control its speed, lighting, and monitor parameters. Next up, are the company's Gauss G-series fan sets. These are individual 120 mm fans that feature interlocks, letting you mount up to six of them onto radiators. The interlocking eliminates cable clutter.

HYTE, a leading manufacturer of cutting-edge PC components and peripherals, announced today at this year's Consumer Electronics Show (CES) that the THICC Q80 Trio, a 360 mm version of its renowned THICC Q60 all-in-one (AIO) liquid cooler, is now available for pre-order at the MSRP of $319.99. Set to launch in Q1 2025, this new cooler builds on HYTE's design and cooling innovations with increased performance capabilities thanks to its thicker size while offering more personalization options thanks to HYTE's flagship Nexus 2.0 software solution. To pre-order the THICC Q80 Trio, please visit: https://hyte.com/q80

"THICC"-ER PERFORMANCE GAINS
Designed to fit the HYTE Y70 and Y70 Touch Infinite cases down to the last millimeter while remaining compatible with a plethora of additional chassis, the THICC Q80 Trio is capable of even more performance thanks to its ginormous heat exchanger, which measures 360 mm long and 52 mm thick for maximum cooling capacity and efficiency. The THICC Q80 Trio also boasts a larger, second-generation copper cold plate with a revised liquid flow path that further enhances temperatures while improving socket compatibility.

ASUS today announced its latest all-in-one (AIO) liquid CPU cooler, the ROG Ryuo IV SLC 360 ARGB, at CES 2025. This new addition expands the comprehensive ASUS AIO cooler lineup, catering to the diverse needs of gamers, creators, and PC enthusiasts. These advanced solutions offer exceptional thermal performance, streamlined installation, and customizable aesthetics, ensuring optimal cooling for all types of builds. Fully compatible with the latest AMD and Intel 800 series motherboards, ASUS AIO coolers deliver unmatched performance and style.

From the premium ROG Ryuo IV SLC 360 ARGB for pristine BTF setups to the professional-grade ProArt LC 420 for demanding workstations, ASUS offers unparalleled versatility. The ASUS AIO cooler, when paired with a compatible ASUS motherboard, unlocks the full potential of the system, enabling seamless synchronization of RGB lighting, precise fan speed adjustments, and real-time monitoring of CPU statistics through the Armory Crate software.

Corsair today announced a bounty of new hardware for PC builders and content creators, ranging from new power supplies and cases to new storage and memory offerings. In addition to all-new hardware such as the XENEON EDGE 14.5" Touchscreen, EX400U USB4 External SSD, DOMINATOR TITANIUM Wave Accessory Kit, and Corsair Custom Lab memory, there are also updates to the distinguished RMe and HXi power supplies featuring boosted capabilities for next-gen GPUs. Finally, the revamped 5000T Series of mid-tower cases introduces support for reverse-connector motherboards, making them the perfect showcase for super-clean builds.

New hardware announcements:

• XENEON EDGE 14.5" LCD Touchscreen
• RMe Series (2025) Power Supplies
• 5000T Series Mid-Tower Cases
• HXi Series (2025) Power Supplies
• EX400U USB4 External SSD
• Corsair Custom Lab DRAM
• DOMINATOR TITANIUM Wave Accessory Kit

HYTE, a leading manufacturer of cutting-edge PC components and peripherals, announced at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) the reveal of Nexus 2.0, the ultimate software solution for monitoring and controlling the desktop experience. Thanks to feedback from its community of hardware enthusiasts, HYTE aims to significantly upgrade its flagship software to enhance functionality and personalization, add user-friendly features that offer full control over performance and aesthetics, and upgrade the user interface with a fresh, modern design.

OpenRGB SDK Integration & Universal Fan Control
As part of their mission to crafting a cohesive digital ecosystem, HYTE is teaming up with OpenRGB to integrate their SDK into Nexus 2.0, enabling control and synchronization of RGB lighting across over 1,800 third-party devices. The Universal Fan Control uses PWM headers on the motherboard to enable intelligent system-wide cooling across a single surface, transforming any PC into a harmonious part of any aesthetic gaming setup.

Colorful Technology Company Limited, a leading brand in gaming PC components, gaming laptops, and Hi-fi audio products, today announced its lineup of new NVIDIA GeForce RTX 50 Series graphics cards. The new iGame GeForce RTX 50 Series graphics cards feature the redesigned Vulcan, Neptune, Advanced, and Ultra W models - featuring improvements in aesthetics and cooling.

Powered by NVIDIA Blackwell, GeForce RTX 50 Series GPUs bring game-changing capabilities to gamers and creators. Equipped with a massive level of AI horsepower, the RTX 50 Series enables new experiences and next-level graphics fidelity. Multiply performance with NVIDIA DLSS 4, generate images at unprecedented speed, and unleash creativity with NVIDIA Studio. Plus, access NVIDIA NIM microservices - state-of-the-art AI models that let enthusiasts and developers build AI assistants, agents, and workflows with peak performance on NIM-ready systems.

Razer, the leading global lifestyle brand for gamers, today announced the new Razer Blade 16, redesigned to be thinner and more mobile for on-the-go gamers but packed with the performance expected from a Razer Blade. Featuring the all-new NVIDIA GeForce RTX 50 series laptop GPUs and, for the first time ever, AMD Ryzen AI 9 processors, Blade 16 offers incredible levels of raw power and maximum AI performance. Equipped with a fast and vibrant QHD+ 240 Hz OLED display, a new keyboard and more speakers, the Blade 16 is more fun to play on that ever before.

Travis Furst, Head of the Notebook & Accessories Division at Razer, stated, "The new Razer Blade 16 is a game-changer, blending ultra-portable design with powerhouse performance. It's tailored for gamers who demand the best in mobility without compromising on power or features, truly embodying what the future of gaming laptops looks like."

The mobile cavalry has landed with the introduction of Area-51 laptops. These 18-inch and 16-inch laptops have an acute focus on power, performance and innovative engineering in a new otherworldly design language. Like its desktop counterpart, Area-51 laptops are an expression of maximum performance that cater to gamers seeking the preeminent gaming experience.

Armed to the nines with next-gen high-performance technology and enveloped in our brand-new industrial design, Area-51 symbolizes the next act for Alienware.

• Elite Performance: Area-51 unleashes 280 W of power on next-gen NVIDIA graphics and a next-gen Intel Ultra CPU - this is the upper limit of performance on any gaming laptop, period.
• Robust Thermals: A new intricate thermal architecture enables Area-51 to move up to 35% more air through the system while being 15% quieter.
• Sophisticated Design: Area-51 laptop design exudes a mysterious identity that invokes curiosity while elevating comfort and functionality.

BIOSTAR, a leading manufacturer of motherboards, graphics cards, PC peripherals, and IPC solutions, is excited to announce the launch of its Intel B860M-SILVER and B860MT-E PRO motherboards, designed with cutting-edge Intel B860 architecture.

Built to support Intel's advanced Core Ultra 9, 7, and 5 processors, the B860M-SILVER and B860MT-E PRO motherboards offer exceptional performance tailored for creators, gamers, and modern office setups. They are masterfully designed to harness the superior bandwidth and energy efficiency of DDR5 technology, and support up to 192 GB of memory with blazing overclocking speeds of up to 8000 MHz.

GMKTec is a relatively well-known brand of mini PCs that ships internationally from its official online store. The brand's latest offering, the K11, is an RGB-fied mini PC that sports adequately powerful internals for almost any task. At its core, the K11 is powered by the Ryzen 9 8945HS "Hawk Point" APU with eight Zen 4 cores and 16 threads. The system comes pre-installed with up to 32 GB of memory and a 2 TB SSD, both of which can be upgraded down the line.

The memory can be upgraded to a whopping 96 GB, whereas the storage can be upgraded to 8 TB via the dual M.2 slots. The integrated Radeon 780M GPU is decently powerful for most non-intensive workloads, but pushing it any further might be futile. For such cases, the OCuLink port will definitely come in handy, offering speedy eGPU connections that far outshine USB-based solutions. The cooling solution appears to be sufficient on paper, allowing the system to draw up to 70 watts.

The world's leading memory module and flash memory brand, ADATA Technology, will be participating in CES 2025 with its gaming brand XPG and industrial-grade embedded storage brand ADATA Industrial. ADATA will be bringing its theme of "Innovate for a Better Tomorrow" to the Venetian in Las Vegas, located at booth Titian #2204 from January 7th to 10th. An online exhibition will be launched during this period for consumers around the world to experience a full range of innovative products in real time.

This year, ADATA will present three exhibition zones, each with an overarching theme. The "Artificial Intelligence Computing Solutions Zone" will showcase XPG AICORE DDR5 R-DIMM overclocked memory and XPG LANCER CUDIMM RGB DDR5 gaming memory. Additional products in this zone include the XPG DEFENDER SFF small form factor commercial chassis and XPG EDGECORE TFX power supply, which are designed to meet the needs of edge computing systems and demonstrate ADATA's comprehensive investment in the evolution of the AI era. The "Innovative Technology and Smart Mobile Lifestyle Zone" will see the launch of multiple Gen 5 SSD cooling solutions and highlight the world's first eco-friendly XPG LANCER NEON RGB DDR5 gaming memory with PCB heat dissipating coating, creating a new benchmark for cooling and efficient data transfer in the high-speed storage industry. The "Xtreme Performance Gear Zone" will showcase highly efficient gaming systems, top-notch power supplies, and cooling solutions, taking gaming applications to a new level. Each exhibit combines innovative technologies and high-performance products, and consumers around the world can join online for a one of a kind experience!

GravaStar, a leader in premium gaming accessories, proudly announces the launch of its Mercury X Pro and Mercury X ultralight gaming mice. Designed for competitive gamers and enthusiasts, these mice offer a fusion of ultra-lightweight build and cutting-edge performance, empowering gamers to achieve their best with every click.

Featherlight Design Meets High-Octane Performance
The Mercury X Pro and Mercury X are engineered with an ultra-lightweight design, weighing just 49 g, allowing gamers to move faster and more precisely without fatigue. Whether you're engaged in intense esports competitions or casual gaming, the Mercury X series ensures effortless control and maximum agility. Featuring the PAW 3950 sensor with 32,000 DPI precision, gamers can fine-tune their sensitivity to meet any gameplay situation, offering unparalleled accuracy for even the most demanding games.

With the new Core Distro Plate 280, Core Distro Plate 420 and Core Distro Plate 480, Alphacool presents the perfect addition for high-end water cooling projects. With its Core design, it is not only an absolute eye-catcher, but also a functional masterpiece that facilitates the construction and planning of complex water circuits and offers uncomplicated installation.

The Core Distro Plate 280 is available in two versions - with a pump connection on either the left or right side. This offers maximum flexibility for different casing configurations. The Core Distro Plate 420 and Core Distro Plate 480 come with a pump connection on the left-hand side and are ideal for larger builds.

Colorful Technology Company Limited, a leading brand in gaming PC components, gaming laptops, and Hi-fi audio products, introduces the iGame Shadow Series performance DDR5 memory. The iGame Shadow DDR5 memory features an artistic heatsink design inspired by Chinese ink wash paintings. The memory does come with ARGB lighting that can synchronize with the rest of your build via the iGame Center software.

iGame Shadow DDR5 Series memory is aesthetic and built for performance. The iGame Shadow is available in a wide range of specifications from DDR5-6000 CL28 to extreme-performance DDR5-8400 CL42, designed to meet the performance demands of mainstream and high-end flagship motherboard users. The memory uses high-quality SK Hynix M-die, known for performance ideal for overclocking. The iGame Shadow memory features aluminium alloy heatsink designed to optimize heat dissipation.

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.

Creative Technology proudly announces the launch of the Creative Pebble Nova, a premium desktop speaker that expands the well-loved Pebble series. With its unique angled design and exceptional audio performance, the Pebble series has earned a loyal following among audio enthusiasts. The latest Pebble Nova builds on this success, representing a significant step toward a more premium range, featuring an elegant design and stunning audio quality that outshines its price point.

Star-Quality Sound
Designed to impress, the latest Pebble Nova not only delivers pristine audio but also serves as a captivating centerpiece for any space. Boasting a coaxial driver design, the Pebble Nova aligns the tweeter and woofer for seamless, rich sound across the full audio spectrum. For an even better audio experience, pair it with the Sound Blaster X5 for high-fidelity audio streaming that captures every detail. The iconic 45° elevated drivers also work to direct sound right to the user's ears, creating a personal and immersive listening experience. Plus, with the included stand, users can elevate the speakers for better audio projection and a sleeker look.

Keychron, known for its often reasonably priced, customizable mechanical keyboards, has announced the second iteration of the K8 QMK. The new TKL (80%) keyboard sports updated internal materials for added sound dampening. The new K8 QMK is available with the usual selection of mechanical switch types and two different frame designs, catering to different market segments. Compared to the original K8 Wireless, the K8 Wireless V2 has updated Bluetooth connectivity, QMK support, and new, custom Keychron switches.

The new Keychron K8 QMK V2 shares many similarities with its predecessor, including the same $99 starting price, although there are some differences that are likely to make V2 an attractive option for mechanical keyboard enthusiasts. The biggest physical change is the move from shine-through OEM profile ABS keycaps to shine-through double-shot Cherry profile PBT keycaps, which are bound to be a mixed bag in enthusiast communities. On the one hand, many enthusiasts prefer the sound of ABS keycaps, but the Cherry profile is often highly regarded for comfort and ergonomics. While the external physical changes are mostly rather moderate, the internals have been significantly more impressive, with QMK firmware—and Keychron Launcher customization support—being the most important of the functional changes. That QMK support apparently comes at a cost, though, since the new Keychron K8 QMK V2 comes with the same battery capacity but significantly lower battery life when connected wirelessly, despite the move from Bluetooth 5.1 to Bluetooth 5.2. Keychron claims that the K8 QMK V2 can last up to 190 hours on Bluetooth without backlighting and up to 100 hours with the backlighting at its lowest brightness. Meanwhile, the original K8 is capable of up to 240 hours with the backlight off, with RGB backlighting coming in lower than the new K8 QMK V2, at up to 72 hours with the backlight enabled. The K8 QMK V2 also has new inner foam layers for sound dampening, which might not be everyone's cup of tea, but it helps provide more customization options.

ASRock, the global leading manufacturer of motherboards, graphics cards, mini PCs, gaming monitors and power supply units, today launches the all-new Intel Arc B-Series graphics cards, including Steel Legend and Challenger products based on Intel Arc B580 and Intel Arc B570 Graphics, which are born to shine your PC builds!

Based on the latest Xe2-HPG architecture, Intel Arc B-Series GPUs are designed for high performance gaming at 1440p and 1080p with AI upscaling and ray tracing. They are equipped with cutting-edge features: Intel Xe Super Sampling technology (XeSS), which takes your gaming experience to the next level with AI-enhanced upscaling for higher performance and high image fidelity. Intel XeSS Frame Generation and Intel Xe Low Latency technologies make your games play smoother and more responsive. Intel Xe Matrix eXtensions (XMX) AI engines accelerate AI-enhanced gaming, creation, and media generation. The Advanced Media Engine accelerates your content creation with two full-featured media transcoders to speed up the media exporting across the most popular formats including AV1.

FunkyIT scored an ASRock Arc B580 Steel Legend 12 GB "Battlemage" graphics card that they previewed on their channel. The card appears fairly large, considering that Intel is positioning the B580 to be an upper-mid range GPU, if we go by the naming convention of the previous "Alchemist" generation, and the A580. The ASRock Steel Legend product features a large, aluminium dual fin-stack cooler featuring a trio of fans, and what looks like a metallic, dual-tone cooler shroud and backplate combo. The PCB underneath is a little over half the length of the card, which means nearly half the heatsink's airflow passes through the card and out large cutouts in the backplate.

The card draws power from a pair of 8-pin PCIe power connectors, a combination rated for up to 375 W power delivery. Previous leaks suggest that the ASRock B580 Steel Legend features RGB lighting in the form of a large Steel Legend ornament on top of the card, and the three fans each feature RGB LED lighting. FunkyIT also showed off the retail box of the card. There's no change in the Intel Arc main branding, but attention is given to the Intel XeSS technology logo, which mentions "AI Upscaling." The XMX cores, which are the main AI acceleration hardware on discrete Arc GPUs, get their own separate branding on the box. Intel isn't just going after gamers, but also creators, and AI acceleration markets. "Play, Create, Generate," reads the box.

Leading gaming accessories maker Turtle Beach Corporation (Nasdaq: HEAR), today introduced the ultimate weapon for competitive gamers, the all-new Victrix Pro KO Leverless Fight Stick. Turtle Beach's fully customizable Victrix Pro KO Leverless Fight Stick is officially licensed by Sony Interactive Entertainment and Microsoft to fit any fighting gamer's platform preference and play style and elevate their capabilities in a match. The Victrix Pro KO Leverless Fight Stick is designed and crafted to the highest standard with premium features and components. Hot swappable Cherry MX Speed Silver RGB switches, customizable RGB lighting, a removable aluminium top plate, and up to 16 moveable and mappable buttons give players total control over their gaming experience.

It's time to raise your rank and level up your fighting game gear with the confidence to compete at a professional level. The Victrix Pro KO Leverless Fight Stick for PlayStation is compatible with PS5 and PS4 consoles and Windows 10/11 PCs, while the Designed for Xbox version is compatible with Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and Windows 10/11 PCs. The Victrix Pro KO Leverless Fight Stick is available for pre-order for $249.99/£229.99/€249.99 MSRP at www.victrixpro.com and participating retailers and launches December 13, 2024.

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.

Looking for a customizable keyboard that also delivers on feel and aesthetics? Frustrated that no keyboard on the market meets all your needs? The Galaxy series is here to cater to every layout and customization preference. Introducing Epomaker's latest flagship product: the Galaxy 100!

1800 full-size keyboard with an integrated knob
The Galaxy 100 is an 1800 full-size keyboard equipped with a convenient rotary knob. It offers a complete set of function keys and a numeric keypad, all in a compact design that saves desk space while maximizing functionality. Whether for work or gaming, this keyboard is versatile enough for any scenario. Additionally, it features a handy volume knob for quick audio adjustments, allowing users to control their sound effortlessly without interrupting their workflow or gaming experience.