Copilot+ PC launch live blog: Testing the new Snapdragon Laptops By Avram Piltch, Matt Safford last updated 19 June 24 The first group of Copilot+ PCs, powered by Snapdragon X CPUs, are out and we're benchmarking them.
Lexar SL500 and Professional SL600 Review: More 20 Gbps options By Matt Safford published 14 June 24 Lexar's SL500 and Professional SL600 do well on most of our tests. But our sustained write testing shows better-performing options are available at lower prices.
Lian Li releases 'wireless' ARGB Strimer v3 lighting — also announces affordable PC cases at Computex By Jowi Morales published 7 June 24 The company made new, more affordable cases, wireless ARGB controllers for the Strimer Plus V3 WRLS, and more.
Geometric Future's Model 0 Flamingo is a PC case that folds around your Mini-ITX motherboard By Matt Safford published 7 June 24 Geometric Future's Model 0 Flamingo can wrap around your Mini-ITX motherboard in seconds, and is super easy to open, giving you full access to your system.
Best of Computex 2024: Hardware Evolution Meets the AI Revolution By Avram Piltch, Matt Safford, Paul Alcorn published 6 June 24 From mini PCs with super-fast graphics to dual-screen monitors and super-powerful CPUs, these are the best products of Computex 2024.
Corsair launches its largest case ever — Obsidian 9000D can fit two motherboards, 11 drives, and a wind tunnel's worth of fans By Jowi Morales published 6 June 24 Corsairs launches the Obsidian 9000D and 3500X-series PC cases, and also starts offering thicker fans and modular fans that work with any ARGB motherboard.
Fractal announces its first chair and headset, also shows off some cases By Sarah Jacobsson Purewal, Matt Safford published 6 June 24 Fractal Design is branching out into peripherals at Computex 2024, where it announced its first gaming chair and headset (and also some cases).
SK hynix and HLDS revive the optical-era Super Multi brand for mainstream flash products – new PS5 Slim cooler and higher-capacity external SSDs also shown By Matt Safford published 6 June 24 SK hynix and Hitachi-LG Data Storage showed off new flash, a new PS5 Slim SSD cooler, and a revival of the Super Multi brand for mainstream flash storage products at Computex 2024.
be quiet! announces highly configurable PC cases and illuminated fans that bring light into the darkness By Jeff Butts published 5 June 24 be quiet! has some fresh new products on display at Computex
Maxsun's new mini-ITX motherboard puts the GPU slot on its backside By Zhiye Liu published 5 June 24 Maxsun reveals the MS-Challenger B760BKB D5 motherboard, which features a back-to-back design.
InWin flexes its glass-bending skills with new Signature case — Infinite and F3 revealed at Computex 2024 By Sunny Grimm published 5 June 24 InWin reveals two new cases at Computex 2024: the Infinite, a motorized glass-enshrined showcase, and the F3, a smart microATX remodel.
Phanteks Evolv X2 is the perfect showcase PC chassis — floating motherboard tray and recessed fans a delight By Sunny Grimm published 5 June 24 Phanteks' Evolv X2 innovates on the fishtank PC trend with a floating motherboard tray, curved metallic interior, and optional gold accents all for a shockingly cheap $149.
Hyte shows off new coolers, lighting, internal USB header, promises RGB and fan control of anything plugged into motherboard headers By Sarah Jacobsson Purewal published 4 June 24 Hyte showed off its new THICC Q80 Trio and P60 Duo coolers at Computex 2024, along with an internal USB 2.0 header and upcoming changes to its Nexus software.
Team Group shows off new PCIe 5.0 SSDs for AI, SSD coolers, and a Portable SSD with a Bluetooth tag at Computex 2024 By Roshan Ashraf Shaikh published 4 June 24 Team Group showcased its upcoming memory and storage solutions
Gigabyte goes all-in on AI with AI TOP-branded workstation motherboards, AMD and Intel GPUs, SSDs, and PSUs — plus Gigabyte software for local AI training By Matt Safford published 3 June 24 Gigabyte announced a cadre of AI TOP-brand hardware at Computex 2024, along with a software suite designed to simplify training AI locally. But paying for it certainly won't be easy.
Asus puts color e-paper screen on a Zephyrus G14 lid: Dali concept brings a new level of customization to gaming laptops By Matt Safford published 3 June 24 Asus' concept gaming laptop slaps a color e-paper display on the lid of the Zephyrus G14. It's an interesting idea, but would you pay extra for it?
Asus' Zenbook S and TUF A14 combine next-gen AMD and Intel CPUs with premium aesthetics By Matt Safford published 3 June 24 With brand-new (and upcoming) AMD and Intel processors, svelte chassis Asus' new premium slim ultraportable and travel-friendly gaming laptop both seem impressive. We can't wait to get testing them.
Hands-on with the overhauled and improved ROG Ally X: More and faster RAM 1TB SSD, 80Wh battery By Matt Safford published 2 June 24 Asus' ROG Ally X is improved and overhauled in almost every way except its core silicon. It also gets a price bump to $799.
PNY RP60 1TB Portable SSD Review: Mostly Decent, but Doesn't Stand Out By Matt Safford published 30 May 24 PNY's 20 Gbps "rugged" external drive performs well in bursty tasks, but can it handle sustained writes as well as similarly priced alternatives like Crucial's X10 Pro?
On sale for just $30, Asus' tiny 65W ROG Charging Dock with a USB and HDMI hub is a great deal, even if you don't own an Ally By Matt Safford published 27 May 24 While it's nebulously named as a "dock," this compact Asus charger with HDMI and USB support is a steal at $30.
SanDisk Desk Drive Desktop SSD (8TB) review: Desk-bound backup makes a solid-state comeback By Matt Safford published 7 May 24 A roomy, fast 10Gbps backup drive that's tethered to the past – and to a power outlet
Hands-on with Hyte's Nexus Link: Huge-screen AIO cooler takes center stage, plus simplified cables and fans that snap together with magnets, making for easier PC building By Matt Safford published 24 April 24 Snap-together fans, simplified cabling, and excellent airflow
SK hynix Tube T31 Review: M.2 on a USB stick By Matt Safford published 19 April 24 Editor's Choice The SK hynix Tube T31 delivers top "flash drive" speeds by bolting an M.2 SSD onto a USB-A port. It's one of the fastest drives you can buy without having to fuss with a cable.
Adata SD810 External SSD review: 20Gbps speed on a budget, but not for pros By Matt Safford published 1 April 24 Impressive for the price, as long as you don't count sustained write speeds
Hands-On with Phanteks' XT Pro Ultra PC case: Modern features with lots of airflow and RGB out of the box By Matt Safford published 28 March 24 Four 140mm RGB fans and rear-connector board support for $79.99?
