Corsair today launched the LX-R RGB Series of reverse flow cooling fans, a complement to its high-performance LX RGB fans and acclaimed iCUE LINK ecosystem. Proving that amazing lighting and high-performance cooling don't have to be mutually exclusive, the LX RGB series has redefined user expectations for PC cooling fans. The LX-R series answers community demand for a reverse flow fan, ideal in situations such as case or radiator intakes where traditional fan hub and support arms would obstruct the fan lighting from being visible.

LX-R RGB fans are available in 120 mm and 140 mm sizes, in your choice of black or white to match the aesthetic of your build. Each LX-R RGB fan features 18 individually addressable RGB LEDs spread across an inner and outer light loop, creating spectacular, fully customizable lighting effects - including the iCUE LINK-exclusive Time Warp mode that creates mesmerizing optical illusions. All of this can be controlled from the Corsair iCUE software, making it easier than ever before to customize and switch between lighting effects or synchronizing them to your games.

SilverStone today launched the NovaPeak ARGB line of all-in-one liquid CPU coolers. These come in two variants based on radiator size—NovaPeak 360 ARGB and NovaPeak 240 ARGB. These coolers are characterized by a decorative acrylic ARGB diffuser on top of the pump-block, high static-pressure fans, and daisy-chained fan-cabling that reduces cable clutter. The pump features a 6-pole motor for greater endurance. It features a copper cold-plate and an aluminium chamber. The radiator is made of aluminium as well.

Each of the two or three included 120 mm fans comes with addressable RGB lighting, with the LEDs located in the impeller hub. The fans connect to each other with a convenient daisy-chaining cable that reduces clutter compared to Y-splitters. These each turn between 500 and 2,200 RPM, pushing up to 75.74 CFM of airflow at 3.4 mm H₂O static pressure, and 12-33 dBA noise output, depending on the speed. Among the CPU socket types supported are LGA1851, LGA1700, AM5, and AM4.

Update Aug 22nd: The NovaPeak 240 RGB is priced at $99.99, and the NovaPeak 360 RGB goes for $122.99.

CORSAIR today launched its highly anticipated family of next-generation all-in-one (AIO) CPU coolers, the iCUE LINK TITAN RX RGB. Delivering unparalleled performance, striking aesthetics, and unique iCUE LINK connectivity, the TITAN RX RGB takes its lofty place as the best performing cooler that CORSAIR has ever created. Thousands of hours of in-house engineering and years of experience bringing award-winning CPU coolers to market have culminated in the TITAN RX RGB, a generational breakthrough in cooling that sets a new standard in the industry.

Driving the TITAN RX RGB's phenomenal performance is the new FlowDrive cooling engine, powered by a three-phase motor that offers improved power efficiency, quieter operation, and a higher flow rate than its predecessors. This, combined with a precision-engineered cold plate surface profile that ensures optimal contact with your CPU's integrated heat spreader, results in consistently lower temperatures under all conditions. With the inclusion of CORSAIR's top-performing RX RGB fans, specifically engineered for the high airflow and static pressure needed for radiator cooling, the TITAN RX RGB provides exceptional cooling performance with impressively low acoustics.

ASUS introduced the Radeon RX 6500 XT DUAL OC V2 graphics card. This is the company's second DUAL branded RX 6500 XT product, the original has a similar appearance, and identical dimensions of 201 mm x 128 mm x 40 mm (length x height x thickness). ASUS has done away with the tiny addressable RGB lighting that the original had. While the new card has an aluminium fin-stack heatsink, its design is slightly different from that of the original. It still uses a single 6 mm-thick heatpipe that makes direct contact with the GPU at the base.

The factory overclock is unchanged between the two cards—2820 MHz boost and 2670 MHz Game clock, compared to AMD reference speeds of 2610 MHz boost and 2310 MHz Game clock. The memory speed is unchanged from the reference spec, at 18 Gbps (GDDR6-effective). Based on the 6 nm "Navi 24" silicon, the RX 6500 XT has all 1,024 stream processors present on the chip enabled. This card gets 4 GB of GDDR6 memory across the GPU's 64-bit memory interface. It draws power from a single 6-pin PCIe power connector. Display outputs include one each of DisplayPort 1.4a and HDMI 2.1.

Corsair today launched the LX RGB Series of cooling fans, the latest addition to the acclaimed iCUE LINK ecosystem. Proving that amazing lighting and high-performance cooling are not mutually exclusive, the LX RGB Series redefines the expectations of PC enthusiasts - and thanks to iCUE LINK, makes building and connecting your masterpiece easy and convenient.

Available in 120 mm and 140 mm sizes, in your choice of black or white to match the aesthetic of your build, each LX RGB fan features 18 individually addressable RGB LEDs spread across an inner and outer light loop, creating spectacular, fully customizable lighting effects - including the iCUE LINK-exclusive Time Warp mode that creates mesmerizing optical illusions. All of this is made possible by the new and improved iCUE 5 software, making it easier than ever before to customize and switch between lighting effects or synchronize them with your games.

Leader in PC gaming components, products and pre-builts, NZXT, has unveiled a new line of products that refine the PC-building experience for gamers. Revealed at Computex 2024, NZXT's new products further highlight its commitment to help gamers obtain a gaming PC in the simplest way possible. Whether gamers decide to build it from scratch, upgrade their existing rig, or purchase a pre-built custom gaming PC, NZXT has them covered. The innovative F-Series RGB Core single-frame fans lead the lineup, a reimagined NZXT H7 Flow and high-performance C-Series ATX 3.1 power supplies converge to make this product reveal one of the best of the year in gaming PC hardware.

As a simpler alternative to modular fan connections and daisy chains, the new F240, F280, and F360 RGB Core single-frame fans combine multiple high-performance fans into a seamless, all-in-one design. The RGB Core single-frame fans simplify installation by reducing the number of cables and screws needed, streamlining the building process and cleaning up the overall look. The single 8-pin cable combines RGB and PWM connections, which can be directly managed via the new NZXT Control Hub (available Q3 2024) or connected to any 5 V ARGB and fan port on a motherboard using a splitter for flexibility.

XIGMATEK brought a huge selection of cases to the 2024 Computex, but they also unveiled several new CPU coolers and power supplies, which we'll cover in this article. The Loki M L750 and Loki M L850 are mainstream full-modular PSUs. These meet ATX 3.1 and PCIe Gen 5.1 specs, and put out a modern 12V-2x6 power connector. Under the hood, these feature a single +12 V rail design with DC-to-DC switching, active PFC, and 80 Plus Bronze efficiency. Cooling these PSUs are 120 mm fans tuned for low-noise.

XIGMATEK showed us three models of AIO liquid CPU coolers, the Frozr-O III, and the Frozr Connect Arctic series. The Frozr-O III come in sizes of up to 360 mm x 120 mm, with addressable RGB LEDs for the fans, and the pump-block. This comes in white and black. There is a premium variant of this cooler with a softer lighting diffuser on the pump, some tubing combs, higher static-pressure fans, and what looks like a thicker radiator.

While cases dominated the Zalman booth at Computex 2024, the company also had several cooling and power solutions to show off. We begin our tour with the TGR Lena, an ergonomic keyboard with a Split Alice tenkeyless layout. This TKL layout isn't exactly 80%, as the keyboard lacks a function key row. To the left of the QWERTY cluster is a set of macro keys, the keyboard on display had keycaps from Zalman's Rubrehose collection. The TGR Jane V3 Rubrehose Edition is a limited production run keycap set meant for buyers of the GMK Rubrehose Edition TKL keyboard.

Switching gears, and the only new cooling product we could spot at Zalman's Computex 2024 booth, are the new ZM-AF120 series case fans. These come in black and white trims, both with frosted white impellers, and addressable RGB LED illumination. The fan takes in 4-pin PWM for its main function, turns between 600 and 2,000 RPM, pushing 69.12 CFM of airflow, at a maximum noise output of 29.7 dBA. It takes in 3-pin ARGB for the lighting. The fans feature hydro-dynamic bearings, which are generally rated for high endurance.

EK, a leader in premium liquid cooling solutions, proudly unveils the EK-Quantum Momentum² Quad RAM Module Set D-RGB, an advanced cooling solution meticulously designed for effective thermal management of DDR4 and DDR5 memory modules. This comprehensive set includes a water block capable of covering four RAM sticks with aluminium heatsinks, integrating high-quality cooling efficiency with dynamic RGB lighting to enhance both the performance and visual appeal of any high-end computing setup. The system is specifically engineered to support configurations with four RAM sticks, optimizing cooling for modern high-performance memory arrays.

Enhanced Cooling and Sophisticated Design
The EK-Quantum Momentum² Quad RAM Module Set D-RGB accommodates both single and double-sided DDR4 and DDR5 memory modules, ensuring versatility across different RAM configurations. It features four sleek, black, anodized aluminium heatsinks with an elox finish for enhanced durability and corrosion resistance. This treatment not only improves the heatsinks' appearance but also boosts their thermal conductivity and cooling effectiveness.

Sharkoon Technologies is an international supplier of high-quality, high-performance PC components and peripherals and is now launching the Rebel C20 ITX. Even though this PC case is primarily designed for Mini-ITX mainboards as well as SFX and SFX-L PSUs, the Rebel C20 ITX should also be able to accommodate the largest graphics cards and radiators. In addition, the case can be positioned either vertically or horizontally and is available either as a version without fans or as a version with pre-installed addressable RGB fans for cooling.

Despite its dimensions of just 45.7 x 20.8 x 30.1 centimeters, the Rebel C20 ITX should also be able to accommodate the largest modern graphics cards of the RTX 4090 series as well as radiators of up to 360 millimeters. As the Rebel C20 ITX can be positioned either vertically or horizontally, it can not only serve as gaming PC but can also become a compact PC that fits into any living room or office room at home.

Thermaltake, a leading PC DIY brand for premium hardware solutions, is thrilled to release the TH V2 Ultra EX ARGB Sync All-In-One Liquid Cooler series. Inheriting the key features of Thermaltake's strong products, the latest TH V2 Ultra EX ARGB Sync series provides a budget-friendly AIO option featuring the innovative MagForce 2.0 Design and a highly customizable LCD display. This powerful cooling solution introduces a higher level of convenience and aesthetic appeal beyond your expectations!

This new series includes the TH240/360 V2 Ultra EX ARGB Sync using the 120 mm CT EX ARGB Sync Fans and the TH280/420 V2 Ultra EX ARGB Sync using the 140 mm CT EX ARGB Sync Fans. The fans are upgraded with MagForce 2.0 Design where the Pogo pin contact pads are two times larger than previously, enabling quicker and more stable magnetic connection, effortlessly achieving better cable management.

Corsair today unveiled the iCUE LINK XH405i RGB, the latest evolution in its award-winning Hydro X Series of custom cooling kits. Since the launch of the original XH305i kits in 2020, Corsair has revolutionized the custom cooling market, offering enthusiasts a comprehensive package that simplifies the entry into custom cooling. These kits have successfully introduced thousands of new DIY builders to the hobby. Building on this legacy, the XH405i RGB kit elevates the experience with an advanced suite of cooling components augmented with RGB lighting, harmoniously integrated with Corsair's innovative iCUE LINK technology to further streamline the building process.

The XH405i kit, available in stealth gray or white, bundles everything you need to set up a stunning iCUE LINK-enabled CPU custom cooling system. This includes a high-efficiency CPU water block, a top-tier D5 pump/reservoir combo unit, three stunning QX120 RGB fans, a 360 mm performance radiator, and more. Taking advantage of the game-changing iCUE LINK ecosystem that vastly reduces the complexity of component connections, the XH405i makes custom cooling a genuinely accessible hobby for enthusiasts of all levels - not just the most dedicated builders.

Specially designed for the HYTE Y60 - Alphacool launches the new Apex Distro Plate for the HYTE Y60, providing an optical upgrade for this case. This customized distro plate replaces the front glass panel and is therefore a must-have for water cooling. With the Apex product line, Alphacool presents premium products that are characterized by first-class materials and innovative technology. The significant, elegant element of the series are the chrome-plated, brass G1/4" connections. They are fitted with an O-ring and embedded in the acrylic. This avoids the problem of leakage due to cracking. Made of high-quality acrylic, the Distro Plate allows a clear view of the coolant. Thanks to the digitally addressable RGB (aRGB) lighting, the acrylic enables a brilliant lighting.

The Apex Distro Plate Y60 considerably simplifies the planning, assembly and maintenance of complex water loops. Not only does it have an expansion reservoir, it also has an integrated VPP Apex pump. Thanks to the arrangement of the G1/4" connections, confusing and complicated tubing is a thing of the past. The integrated VPP Apex pump relies on a smooth-running ceramic axis. The motor coils have been moved from the inside to the outside. This change means that the pump is fundamentally more stable, smoother running and the vibrations have been significantly reduced. Another advantage is that the power consumption is far lower than that of similar pumps on the market. The entire speed range is controlled and read out via the 4-pin fan connection. The VPP Apex pump is equipped with a SATA power connector.

KFA2, the brand owned by Galax for specific markets in Europe, announced its GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER EX Gamer graphics card in two new trims, Pink, and White. The regular RTX 4070 SUPER EX Gamer the company launched in January comes in black. The Pink trim involves a bubblegum pink shade taking over the cooler shroud and metal backplate. Ditto with the white trim. The PCB underneath both cards remains black, but since the cooling solution dwarfs it, it most remains out of sight when installed.

Both cards feature frosted acrylic fan impellers, with addressable RGB LEDs located in the fan hubs. Besides the illuminated fans, the GeForce RTX logo on top of the card comes with RGB LED illumination. Both cards come with a mobile app-based control for the lighting. This app talks to a service installed in your PC over the Internet, which interacts with the graphics card. Much like the regular black RTX 4070 SUPER EX Gamer, the two cards stick with NVIDIA-reference clock speeds of 2475 MHz boost for the GPU, and 21 Gbps (GDDR6X-effective) for the memory. KFA2 is pricing both the Pink and White variants at 679€ including taxes, a 20€ premium over the regular black EX Gamer card.

EK, the global leader in premium PC water cooling, is proud to introduce extraordinary EK-Quantum Velocity² Edge Special Edition CPU water blocks for the AM5 socket. After the successful launch of their LGA 1700-based counterpart earlier this year, these Special Edition Edge water blocks confirm EK's commitment to aesthetic excellence. The top cover is at the forefront of this design revolution, featuring a striking assembly of irregular tetrahedrons that transform each water block into a modern artwork. These tetrahedrons create a captivating interplay of light and shadow, adding a dynamic and sophisticated visual appeal to the water block.

Explicitly designed for platforms based on the AMD Socket AM5, they fit Ryzen 7000 series CPUs. The cold plate, precisely machined of the highest-grade 99.99% pure electrolytic copper, ensures unparalleled heat transfer. The top cover of the EK-Quantum Velocity² Edge D-RGB - AM5 Special Edition is available in Black and Silver. These color options allow enthusiasts to choose a style that best complements their PC build, transforming these water blocks from mere components for efficient cooling into central elements of a PC's aesthetic identity. The top cover is CNC-milled out of a 30 mm thick aluminium sheet, separated from the coolant with a layer of acrylic to ensure no mixing of metals.

SilverStone today introduced its premium air based CPU cooler, the Hydrogon D140 ARGB (model: SST-HYD140-ARGB). As its name might suggest, this is a D-type (dual fin-stack) cooler that uses fans as large as 140 mm for ventilation, and hence fits into the large+heavyweight category of air coolers, targeting the segment of the market that really wants to avoid AIO coolers. The cooler uses a mirror-finish nickel-plated copper base, through which six 6 mm-thick heatpipes pass, which skewer the two fin-stacks on either of their ends. The two fin-stacks are capped off by a top-plate.

There are two fans involved in ventilating the heatsink, meant to be installed in a push-pull configuration. The "push" fan is a 120 mm, while the "pull" fan, located between the two fin-stacks, is a larger 140 mm spinner. Both fans come with addressable RGB LED illumination, and feature hydraulic bearings. The 120 mm fan turns at speeds ranging between 500 to 2,200 RPM, pushing up to 83.68 CFM of airflow at up to 4.01 mm H₂O static pressure, and up to 35.5 dBA of noise. The 140 mm fan, on the other hand, turns between 400 to 1,750 RPM, pushing up to 93 CFM of airflow at 2.24 mm H₂O static pressure, and up to 30.8 dBA of noise. With its fans in place, the cooler measures 140 mm x 160 mm x 136 mm (WxHxD), weighing 1.22 kg. Among the CPU socket types supported are LGA1700, AM5, LGA1200, AM4, and LGA2066. The company didn't reveal pricing.

ZALMAN today introduced the CNPS13X DS Black tower-type air CPU cooler. This is essentially a variant of the CNPS13X Black that the company had launched in November 2023, but comes with two key changes. To begin with, its glossy top plate not just has an ARGB-illuminated logo and diffusers to the sides, but a 2-digit 7-segment LED display, which displays CPU temperature in real-time, in degrees-Celsius. It's important to note here that the cooler doesn't have any temperature measurements on its own, but displays CPU temperature as measured by the motherboard's Super I/O chip (i.e. as it's displayed in your BIOS setup program, or reported to software). To do this, the cooler not just takes in a 4-pin PWM connection for the fan, and a 3-pin ARGB for the lighting, but also a 5-pin USB 2.0 to one of your motherboard's unused USB 2.0/1.1 headers. You then install a Win32 software that relays temperatures from your motherboard to the cooler.

The second key change is the fan. If you recall, the original CNPS13X Black came with a non-illuminated fan with matte-black impeller. The new CNPS13X DS Black comes with a illuminated fan, with a white impeller, and addressable RGB LEDs studded in the fan hub. The fan's specs aren't any different from those on the original's fan; and there are no other design changes. A 1 g sachet of ZM-STC8 thermal paste comes included. The cooler measures 135 mm x 79 mm x 159 mm (WxDxH), weighing a little over 800 g. The company didn't reveal pricing.

Alphacool confirms the first cooling blocks that are compatible with the new RTX 4080 Super models. Thanks to the particularly filigree fin structure, the cooling surface has been enlarged and a very good water flow has been achieved. The jet plate with revised inflow distributes the water perfectly over the cooling fins. This means that the enormous waste heat from the new generation of graphics cards is dissipated excellently with the cooler. The full-surface chrome plating of the copper base not only offers resistant protection against acids, scratches and damage, but also achieves a beautiful homogeneity and a striking shine.

In addition to the technical improvements, the Eisblock has been given a facelift: The Aurora design is kept visually calm and simple, as only one O-ring runs around the entire cooler. The design of the cooling fins and the jetplate also ensures a clean look. Thanks to the chrome plating, the illumination using digitally addressable RGB LEDs spreads evenly throughout the cooler.

More performance also for RX 7800 XT GPUs! With the Eisblock Aurora cooler, Alphacool presents an innovative solution for active water cooling of Radeon RX 7800 XT graphics cards with reference design. In close cooperation with AMD board partners, numerous optimizations have been made to the water cooler in order to dissipate the enormous waste heat of this graphics card generation in the most effective way. The adapted fin structure enables optimum water flow while increasing the cooling surface at the same time. The modified jet plate with improved inflow engine ensures the best possible distribution of water on the cooling fins. The fully chrome-plated copper base is resistant to acids, scratches and damage. In addition, the chrome plating provides evenness and shine that cannot be achieved by nickel plating.

The Eisblock cooler has not only been technically improved: the Aurora design of the Radeon RX 7XXX Eisblock generation is visually calm and simple, as only one O-ring surrounds the entire cooler. In addition, the design around the cooling fins and the jetplate ensures a clearer look. Thanks to the chrome plating, the illumination of the digitally addressable RGB LEDs unleashes an impressive flood of light in the cooler. The Eisblock Aurora water cooler for Radeon RX 7800 XT Reference Design is available for pre-order in the Alphacool online store.

Alphacool at the 2024 International CES showed us their latest full-copper radiators, distribution plate reservoirs, and CPU water blocks, under its new Core brand that it debuted with the Core 1 series CPU blocks. The Core XT45 radiator series come in popular sizes, and are noticeably heavy since they're based on a heavier metal than aluminium. Besides the use of copper, the Core XT45 also features a denser fin structure, while their steel frames feature a silicone diffuser for RGB lighting.

Next up, are the Core 1 LT series CPU water blocks. These are a "lite" version of the Core 1 series blocks Alphacool announced in 2023; featuring less elaborate tops, but without compromising on quality or cooling performance. While the Core 1 series comes with premium brushed metal or carbon fiber finish tops; the Core 1 LT uses simpler LED-studded acrylic tops, some of which have vinyl panels and other inserts. The block underneath remains nickel-plated copper, with the same cross-slot base and 3D jet-plate. Since the top has close to no role to play in the cooling except structural, the performance is unchanged.

The theme at be quiet! this CES is all about RGB lighting and white color variants. This is a big aesthetic departure from be quiet! which tends to have understated, mostly black product styling, with minimal use of RGB. Ah well, as long as it's all quiet. Among the cases, we saw all-white editions of the Dark Base 701, and Dark Base Pro 901 cases. The Dark Base 701 white retains its essential design and functionality, but now gets two addressable RGB silicone diffusers along the sides of the front panel. The interiors are all white, as are the included fans. The Dark Base Pro 901 white lacks any such RGB lighting elements, it's more of just a whitewash.

As we said, be quiet! is betting big on RGB and white color scheme this year, and has unveiled white variants of its Silent Wings 4, Light Wings, and Pure Wings 3 fan series, across all available sizes. These see white take over the frames and impellers. be quiet! collaborated with SignalRGB, the experts in elaborate RGB lighting, to create an art piece—a wall of 192 Light Wings White fans, all controlled through a single machine. The fans work like a mosaic to create actual images when viewed from a distance. Very creative!

Thermalright today introduced the TL-M12 fan. This conventional thickness 120 mm fan is designed look good as a rear exhaust, or as part of a radiator's ventilation. Thermalright focused on aesthetic touches to the fan frame when viewed from the sides. Two of the frame's sides has an infinite-reflection ARGB LED element. The bore of the frame, and the impeller itself aren't illuminated. The fan comes in two color options—black and white (TL-M12W). It takes a 4-pin PWM input for its main function, and 3-pin addressable RGB for the lighting. The Thermalright TL-M12 features a fluid dynamic bearing. It turns at speeds of up to 1,500 RPM, pushing up to 47.6 CFM of airflow, at 1.31 mm H₂O static pressure; and with a maximum noise output of 23.2 dBA. The company didn't reveal pricing.

GAMDIAS Technology is a leading brand for high-performance PC gaming hardware. Today, we announced the launch of the latest KRATOS P2 Series power supply units, available in 1200 W, 1000 W, 850 W, and 750 W. With 80 Plus Gold certification, every of them guarantees stable and efficient performance. It supports up to 200% total power excursion to power up next-generation graphics cards and top-notch PC components. Furthermore, the PSU has 30 built-in ARGB lighting effects, making it stands out in both performance and aesthetics.

KRATOS P2 Series is a fully modular power supply unit with 100% highly reliable Japanese capacitors. Equipped with a 120 mm hydraulic bearing fan, the PSU provides excellent heat dissipation at near silent operation. When the silent mode is switched on, the fan will adjust its fan speed to minimize the undesired noise. Certified with 80 Plus Gold, the power supply unit ensures stable power output up to 90% efficiency at 50% load. The KRATOS P2 Series is designed to address the compatibility with ATX 3.0 specification and PCIe Gen 5.0 connector. The native 16-pin (12VHPWR) PCIe connector can deliver up to 600 W for PCIe 5.0 graphics cards. Besides, KRATOS P2 Series can hold up to triple the GPU power excursion and 200% total power excursion to fulfill the requirements of next-generation graphics cards.

More performance for RTX 4070Ti and RTX 4090 GPUs! With this new and innovative cooler, Alphacool is expanding its range to include active water cooling for NVIDIA RTX 4070 Ti and RTX 4090 graphics cards. Thanks to the particularly delicate fin structure, the cooling surface has been enlarged and a high water flow rate has been realized. The jet plate with revised inflow also distributes the water optimally over the cooling fins. The enormous waste heat from the new generation of graphics cards is thus excellently dissipated by the cooler. The full-surface chrome plating of the copper base not only offers resistant protection against acids, scratches and damage, but also achieves a beautiful homogeneity and a special shine.

The Aurora design is visually calm and simple, as only one O-ring runs around the entire radiator. The design of the cooling fins and the jetplate also ensures a clear look. Thanks to the chrome plating, the illumination using digitally addressable RGB LEDs spreads evenly throughout the cooler. The Core GeForce RTX 4090 Master V.2 is now available for pre-order in the Alphacool store. The Eisblock Aurora GeForce RTX 4090 Aorus Master - Gaming V.2 and the Eisblock Aurora GeForce RTX 4070 TI ROG Strix are now available for delivery in the Alphacool online store.

ZALMAN today introduced the CNPS13X Black tower-type CPU cooler. The company has a long line of side-flow tower type coolers, but this among the first with an illuminated and stylized top-plate as is contemporary. The cooler features a typical aluminium fin-stack tower type heatsink that's offset a little to its left side, to reduce intrusion of the fan into the motherboard's memory area. A nickel-plated copper base makes contact with the processor, from which five 6 mm-thick copper heat pipes pass through, conveying heat to the aluminium fin-stack, which is ventilated by a 120 mm ZALMAN AF120 fan.

The base features a reverse direct-touch heat pipe arrangement that reduces the space between the heat-source and the heatpipes, improving conductivity. The included fan features a hydraulic bearing that's rated for 40,000 hours, and features a webbed impeller that guides all of its airflow axially. It takes in 4-pin PWM input, turns at speeds ranging between 600 to 2,000 RPM, pushing up to 69.12 CFM of airflow, with 2.01 mm H₂O static pressure, and a maximum noise output of 29.7 dBA. The top plate takes in 3-pin addressable RGB input. The ZALMAN CNPS13X Black is designed for a thermal load of 240 W. The cooler measures 135 mm x 79 mm x 159 mm (WxDxH), weighing 810 g. The company didn't reveal pricing.