Thermaltake, a leading PC DIY brand for premium hardware solutions, is excited to step into a new era of immersive ecosystems in its long-established gaming field. Aligned with Thermaltake's COMPUTEX slogan, "Immerse in the TT World," the company aims to transcend the conventional PC setup on desks, offering a fully immersive gaming environment with its newly launched GR500 Racing Simulator Cockpit White and Triple Racing Monitor Stand White. With this distinctive white racing gaming ecosystem, experiencing the thrill of fast and furious through stylish indoor equipment is no longer just a dream.

"Here at COMPUTEX, we'll be taking you on a journey into the Thermaltake World with our event theme "Immerse in the TT World". Bringing you a totally immersive gaming experience as we bridge the world between physical and virtual reality. Leveraging new aesthetics such as the 25th Anniversary signature color, Hydrangea Blue, and incorporating cutting-edge technologies like AI PC and Immersive Gaming", said Thermaltake Founder & CEO Kenny Lin.

Today NEOWIZ, the publisher of hit action-adventure game Lies of P, and SK hynix, one of the world's leading computer hardware manufacturers, announced a collaboration for a Limited Edition Lies of P T31 Solid State Drive (SSD), set to be available this summer. The Tube T31 from SK hynix, first released earlier this year in March, is a stick-type SSD that can be used without a cable.

The Tube T31 Lies of P Limited Edition SSD comes in two varieties with two distinct artwork featuring the iconic Legion Arm from Neowiz's hit souls-like game. Both drives are fully compatible with PC and Console, allowing players to keep extra storage and transfer between systems (PlayStation 5/4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows, and macOS). The T31 also received a Global Product Design award at the 2024 Red Dot Awards. The Tube T31 Lies of P Edition will be officially unveiled at a private booth jointly operated by SK hynix and Hitachi-LG Data Storage, Inc. (SK hynix's global sales and manufacturing partner for SSDs) at Computex, held in Taiwan from June 4 to June 7. It will be available in limited quantities globally starting in July.

During Computex 2024, Alphacool presented its latest case lineup optimized for water cooling, in addition to more water cooling componentry. The Apex Pro Skeleton Carbon Case is a modular enclosure optimized for advanced water cooling setups. It is crafted from real carbon fiber tubes and reinforced with CNC-milled aluminium corners. It can be completely dismantled and reconfigured to suit the user's precise requirements. By utilizing a modular approach, users can change the system layout, optimize airflow, and achieve their unique cooling goals. Previously showcased at Computex 2023, the plan was for two SKU: Alphacool Apex Pro Skeleton Carbon Case and the Alphacool Apex Skeleton aluminium Case, the latter of which does not include a distribution plate or support for a vertical graphics card. The Apex Pro case with a custom distro plate will be available for $899, while the case-only solution will be available for $499.

ASUS, a leading data center solutions provider, today proudly unveils its expertise in delivering comprehensive solutions for high-performance computing (HPC), AI, and diverse enterprise needs in its Data Center Solutions VIP Showcase at Computex 2024. At the event, ASUS demonstrates its expertise in servers, storage and data center architecture with support for Intel, AMD and NVIDIA technologies, as well as its liquid/air-cooling solutions and proprietary, high-quality software platforms. Equipped to meet the demanding requirements of today's data-intensive workloads, ASUS offers tailored solutions that are meticulously designed to elevate performance, reliability and scalability. From research institutions, financial firms, to manufacturing facilities, ASUS stands ready to empower organizations with cutting-edge HPC capabilities.

Unveiling enhanced flexibility with Intel Xeon 6 processors
To build a top-notch ecosystem, strong integration and partnerships are crucial for excellence. ASUS proudly introduces its latest servers, RS700-E12 and RS720-E12 series, powered by Intel Xeon 6 processors. Through fine tuning in hardware design, we've adeptly addressed the challenges of higher performance as well as increased power consumption, while also embracing modular design for more efficient motherboard layout and serviceability. Empowered by ASPEED AST2600 and PFR AST1060, these advancements have been seamlessly integrated into the all-new ASMB12-iKVM on the Intel Xeon 6 processor platform, resulting in remarkable CPU performance and fortified out-of-band management and security. This new architecture enriches all workloads, leveraging Intel 7 process paired with multiple compute cores etched on Intel 3 process, to deliver unparalleled efficiency and reliability.

be quiet! had quite a few products at the Computex 2024 show, including two new PC cases that will be a part of the Light Base series, the Light Base 900 and the Light Base 600. These are also the first PC cases from be quiet! with the so-called "fishtank" or "show case" design, or simply a fully windows front and side design offering panoramic view of all the hardware.

The Light Base 900, as the name suggest will also focus on lighting, including an included massive 1.5 m long ARGB LED strip, as well as bundled Light Wings fans (in the Light Base 900 FX version). It also has a rather interesting feature that allows it to be switched to inverted or horizontal layout, which means it supports left, right, and horizontal layouts. The feet can be easily removed and clipped onto the new bottom side. The Light Base 900 is a big case and supports up to an E-ATX motherboard, as well as comes with support for motherboards with backside connector design, including ASUS BTF, MSI Project Zero, and Gigabyte Project Stealth. It also has a VGA holder that prevents graphics card sagging, which also works in any layout or GPU placement.

ALmordor is a Chinese case PC hardware maker focusing on providing sleek-looking aliminium PC cases. Coming from the name that stands for AL (aluminium) and Mordor (from J. R. R. Tolkien's fictional world), the ALmordor brand wants to be seen as an elegant and mysterious. On display, there were several interesting case builds like the SliverLining 160G ITX case, which serves as a dual-chamber ITX build capable of water cooling. Capable of supporting a 320 mm GPU and 240 mm water cooling radiator, the SilverLining 160G can hold an SFX PSU and an HDD attached next to it. Storage options include SSD expansion next to the motherboard.

HAVN make its debut at Computex 2024 with HS 420, and HS 420 VGPU PC cases. The HS 420 stands out with its dual chamber Hybrid Structure, a design that maximizes GPU cooling within a traditional mid-tower footprint. It can support up to 11x 140 mm or 120 mm fans (3x top, 3x right, 3x bottom, 2x rear), and features customizable spaces to fit storage, fans, radiators, and portable displays (LCD VESA display mount included). Of course, HAVN HS 420 supports liquid cooling solutions with up to 420 mm radiators. HAVN HS 420 VGPU features a VGPU kit with a PCIe 5.0 riser cable, an angled fan bracket, and a glass airflow guide.

With 541 x 259.5 x 547 mm, the case supports E-ATX (max. width 277 mm), ATX, M-ATX, and Mini-ITX motherboards, including 6 horizontal, and 4 vertical expansion slots. It also accommodates up to 470 mm graphics card, and up to 220 mm PSU. If you're still wondering who's behind the HAVN brand and design, we can tell you that it's the work of Pro Gamers Group (PGG), some of whom have gained experience working with Fractal, NZXT, Wistron, and Corning. No clear details yet about when the HS 420 / HS 420 VGPU will hit the stores or about pricing.

Silverstone in its 2024 Computex booth showcased the brand's pivot toward premium cases meant for workstations and servers used in the development or acceleration of AI applications. These cases span across industry-standard rackmount form-factors, as well as full-towers, so SMBs and startups could have on-floor AI acceleration machines set up. For AI on the edge, Silverstone showcased the GM1000 2U Gold, a 1000 W redundant PSU, the XE02-4677, a 2U cooling solution for Socket LGA4677, and the RM22-312 2U chassis.

For the general purpose server and SMB AI acceleration markets, the company showcased its RM44 4U case that can be used both as a tower and in a rack, The XE360-4677, which is a 360 mm x 120 mm AIO liquid CPU cooler for LGA4677, and the Gemini 900A Gold, an 80 Plus Gold rated 900 W redundant power supply. AI development systems see the lion's share of Silverstone's signature aesthetics and innovations, as these cases blur the lines between high-end desktops and workstations. The Alta D1 is an ATX full-tower, which can hold an SSI-EEB motherboard with up to 11 expansion slots for multiple GPUs, provision for either redundant PSUs or 5.25-inch cages that can be used as mounts for multiple SSDs; and provision for a couple of large radiators, to cool the CPU.

Besides innovative cases for AI development and acceleration, Silverstone also showed off some interesting storage enclosures in the 5.25-inch format, to be used with some of the above cases that have 5.25-inch drive bays, such as the Alta D1. The FSM08-NS lets you connect up to 8 M.2 NVMe drives, each with PCIe Gen 4 x4 wiring. The backend of this enclosure plugs into eight SDD86423 Slim SAS 4i connectors. The FS304-Lite takes up three 5.25-inch drive bays, and puts out 4x 3.5-inch SAS or SATA drives, with its backplane supporting SATA or SAS. It even has a 92 mm cooling fan. The ECM30 is a PCI-Express 4.0 x16 to 4x M.2-22

The TS434-10G is a USB 3.2 desktop DAS enclosure. It features four 3.5-inch caddies with SATA 6 Gbps backplanes, which are driven by an ASMedia ASM2074 controller, which is connected to an ASM235CM bridge chip. This bridge chip connects to the host over USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps). There are no hardware RAID formats supported. The MS12-40 is an M.2 USB4 enclosure. You install an M.2-2280 NVMe SSD inside, which is driven at PCI-Express 3.0 x4 (32 Gbps) speeds. An ASMedia ASM2564 bridge chip connects this to 40 Gbps USB4 over a single type-C cable. The enclosure is made of chunky extruded aluminium, its body doubles up as a heatsink.

Acemagic, a German mini-PC developer, has an interesting product booth at Computex 2024. We stopped by to take a look and found the exciting world of mini-PC solutions. Among the first products, we looked at the Z1A dual-screen laptop solution. Featuring two 14.1-inch 1080p IPS displays sitting side by side, the Z1A laptop is powered by Intel's Alder Lake Core i7-1265U or i7-1255U CPUs with Intel Iris Xe graphics. Weighting 1.8 kg, the laptop has a 4000 mAh battery and accommodates two M.2 2280 NVMe drives in combination with LPDDR4 memory left empty for users to install. The computer features WiFi 6 and BlueTooth 5.2 connectivity options and has an IO port selection that includes a USB 3.0, HDMI 2.0, and two USB Type-C connectors (one for data and one for charging and data).

In addition to new cases, a successor to the well-known Dark Rock CPU air cooler series, and new cases, be quiet! also brought new Light Wings LX series of fans and the new Light Loop AIO CPU liquid cooler to the Computex 2024 show. As expected, be quiet! is following the ARGB trend, but also taking it to a new level without compromising the performance, with both Light Wings LX fan series and the Light Loop AIO cooler.

As said, the Light Wings LX fan series obviously focuses on the lighting, but be quiet! was keen to note that the series will maintain reliable cooling and performance as well. In order to take the ARGB lighting to the next level, be quiet! is using both illuminated impeller and frosted fan blades, and integrates a total of 16 LEDs. These will still be available in black and white color options, 120 mm and 140 mm sizes, as well as PWM and PWM high-speed versions. The PWM version comes with seven fan blades and spins up to 1,600 RPM for the 120 mm and 1,200 RPM for the 140 mm version, while the PWM high-speed uses nine optimized fan blades and spins up to 2,100 RPM for the 120 mm and up to 1,800 RPM for the 140 mm version. Both also have low-starting RPM for quiet operation, use long-life rifle bearing, and have daisy-chain ability. be quiet! expects the new Light Wings LX fan series to launch in September, with price ranging from $19/$20 for both standard PWM and PWM high-speed single 120/140 mm Light Wings LX fan.

At Computex 2024, Wizmax, a manufacturer of computer hardware such as cases, headphones, mice, etc., offered an interesting perspective on the inspiration for its computer cases. Diversifying from the regular sleek panels, Wizmax turned to more traditional art when designing its PC case lineup. Starting with the M60-Moon, the case brings a traditional Korean design pattern on its front bezel, carrying a touch of cultural elegance to modern PC setups. This ATX form factor case supports 410 mm-long GPUs and 160 mm-tall CPU coolers. It also includes room for a 360 mm front water cooler, ensuring adequate airflow and cooling performance.

MSI also brought plenty of SSD products to the Computex 2024 show, including the new SPATIUM M560 PCIe 5.0 NVMe M.2 SSD based on the Phison E31T controller and Kioxia's 218-layer BiCS 3D TLC NAND, the new SPATIUM non-metal Vapor Chamber SSD Thermal Solution, and a couple of SSD accessories, including the DATAMAG Magnetic Portable SSD and the DATAVAULT SSD Enclosure.

As said, the new SPATIUM M560 PCIe 5.0 NVMe M.2 SSD will use the Phison 7 nm E31T controller paired up with Kioxia 8th generation 218-layer BiCS 3D TLC NAND and offer transfer rates of up to 10,000 MB/s. The controller, according to MSI, should bring up to a 15 percent reduction in power consumption as well as "maximize bandwidths and link efficiency". It will be available in 1 TB, and 2 TB capacities, and MSI will probably have a version that will include the new SPATIUM non-metal Vapor Chamber SSD Thermal Solution which has been also showcased at the Computex 2024 show. MSI says that this is yet another world's first, which uses "a two-phase flow transition of gas and liquid with minimal signal interference, ensuring rapid and silent heat exchange." According to MSI, the new SPATIUM non-metal Vapor Chamber SSD Thermal Solution should provide up to 11 degrees lower temperature compared to a standard aluminium heatsink.

ID-COOLING, a brand focusing on desktop cooling solutions, showcased today their latest developments at Computex 2024.

HUNTER DUET GOLDEN LINING (HUNTER GDL) (Prototype)
Featuring dual water flow circulations with two 360 mm radiators, HUNTER DUET GDL aims to provide the best cooling performance for enthusiasts and overclockers with hassle-free all-in-one cooling solution. The mixture of stealthy black and bold golden offers unique visual effects. Features: Dual water flow circulations, 2 x 360 mm radiators, high-performance Gen 7 pump, 5C temperature drop compared to a single 360 mm AIO

MSI unveiled some rather interesting new graphics card series at the Computex 2024 show, and while hybrid liquid and air cooled graphics cards are not really new, we rarely see the whole AIO liquid cooler integrated on the graphics card itself, which is what MSI is doing now with the SUPRIM FUZION and EXPERT FUZION graphics cards. While MSI was quite keen to announce these as "the world's first graphics card with an all-in-one cooler design", ASUS did the same thing before with its ROG MATRIX RTX 2080 TI back in 2019, and now MSI is pushing a similar design with GeForce RTX 4090 and RTX 4080 SUPER graphics cards.

Nevertheless, the new MSI SUPRIM FUZION RTX 4090, which already won the Computex 2024 Best Choice award and was already leaked a few days ago, is based on the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 and comes with "patented liquid system enclosed within the graphics card". The MSI SUPRIM FUZION RTX 4090 will feature a triple-slot design with two fans, most likely one to cool down the AIO radiator, and the other to keep other components well cooled.

Lexar puts up on display two new M.2 2280 PCIe Gen 5 x4 NVMe SSDs at Computex, the NM1090 Pro and NM990. Both are capable of achieving up to 14 GB/s read, and 12 GB/s write performance. This makes it nearly twice as fast as PCIe Gen 4. A test system featuring the Lexar NM1090 Pro 2 TB model was available for live testing to support read/write performance claims. Alongside these two, we spotted another model of the Lexar NM1090 featuring a large heatsink with RGB lighting and 8 TB capacity to further extend existing family.

Lexar NM1090 Pro and NM990 are going to be available in Q4 2024 with 1 TB, 2 TB, and 4 TB capacities respectively.

be quiet! brought plenty of new products to the Computex 2024 show, including the all new Dark Rock 5 CPU cooler, a compact CPU cooler with an overall height of just 161 mm, which promises both extremely high cooling performance and excellent compatibility. Thanks to its asymmetrical design and cut-outs on the heat sink, the Dark Rock 5 will offer high RAM and VRM heat sink compatibility, and since it does not extend over RAM slots, it should not cover those fancy RGB lights on your memory modules.

The be quiet! Dark Rock 5 comes with an aluminium heat sink with special black coating with ceramic particles, a total of six 6 mm copper heat pipes connected to a nickle-plated copper base, the new Dark Rock 5 should offer pretty good cooling performance. The heat sink is cooled by a single Silent Wings 4 120 mm PWM fan with rubberized fan frame, which means it does not need additional rubber elements, and it also supports an optional second fan for even higher air pressure. The Dark Rock 5 also features a magnetic mesh top cover which hides the heat pipe ends and comes bundled with a screwdriver. According to be quiet!, the Dark Rock 5 should launch later this month with expected price of around $70/€70.

MiTAC Computing Technology and its server brand TYAN, the leading manufacturer in server platform design worldwide, unveil their new server systems and motherboards optimized for today's AI, HPC, cloud, and enterprise workloads at COMPUTEX 2024, Booth # M1120 in Taipei, Taiwan from June 4 to June 7. Harnessing the power of the latest Intel Xeon 6 processor and 4th and 5th Gen Intel Xeon Scalable processors, these solutions deliver cutting-edge performance.

"For over a decade, MiTAC has worked with Intel at the forefront of server technology innovation, consistently delivering cutting-edge solutions tailored for AI and high-performance computing (HPC). The integration of Intel's latest Xeon 6 processors into our MiTAC and TYAN server platforms transforms computational capabilities, significantly enhancing AI performance, boosting efficiency, and scaling cloud operations. These advancements empower our customers with a competitive edge through superior performance and optimized total cost of ownership." said Rick Hwang, President of MiTAC Computing Technology Corporation.

MSI is expanding its CORELIQUID series of AIO CPU coolers with new MPG P series and MAG A series versions, which will feature MSI's new EZ DIY Desings and some other features that will try to differentiate it from the competition. The star of the show is the new CORELIQUID P Series with an upgraded 4.3-inch IPS adjustable panel, which allows users to adjust the angle of the screen to best suit their needs. The CORELIQUID MPG P series also features the UNI Bracket, which comes pre-installed and allows it to support both Intel and AMD sockets, as well as the new "one cable for all" feature, which simplifies the connection by uniting cables into one. The rest of the features include UNI Triple Frame, which simplifies the installation as well as reduce the fan vibrations, and comes with a EPDM tubes, which not only offer high and low-temperature resistant and excellent flexibility, but also significantly reduce the evaporation of the coolant.

In addition to the CORELIQUID MPG P Series, which we caught at the Computex floor, MSI has also announced the MAG CORELIQUID I Series AIO cooler, which also features the UNI Bracket and other EZ DIY Designs features, but comes without the screen, as well as a more budget oriented MAG CORELIQUID A Series AIO cooler that features a triangular water block design and comes with the same UNI Bracket feature and pre-installed fans. Unfortunately, MSI wasn't keen to reveal any details about the price or the availability date, but hopefully, we'll see these on both retail/e-tail shelves and on our test bench soon.

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 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.

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.