Get Ready for HWCooling Techtour ’26. Everything Is Ready

News | | Ľubomír Samák

So, the hardware is waiting on the tables in the auditorium. CPUs, motherboards, coolers and more. You can see a preview in the article, and the sharing, primarily with the students of the school in Poprad, will take place tomorrow during the rehearsal. Naturally, we will document some details so that you, HWCooling readers, can also get an idea of what is happening. Every moment will be captured in the online broadcast. Read more “Get Ready for HWCooling Techtour ’26. Everything Is Ready” »

We’ll Start October Beneath the Tatras (HWCooling Techtour ’26)

News | | Ľubomír Samák

So, soon, we’ll be taking the PC hardware on the road a little. On October 6, our conference will take place at the Secondary Vocational in Poprad, preceding a live broadcast that you can be part of. There will be a large number of modern components, presentations and activities (such as working with LN2 or cable-making) we wouldn’t dare attempt even in the HWCooling test lab. Everything will culminate in students installing a CPU cooler. Read more “We’ll Start October Beneath the Tatras (HWCooling Techtour ’26)” »

DLSS 5 na grafice Intel Arc 140V (Mortal Kombat 1, vlevo normální obraz, vpravo DLSS 5) (Zdroj: Uzbekunknown)

DLSS 5 Now Running on Intel GPUs Too: Support Vibe Coded by AI

Graphics, News | | Jan Olšan

Nvidia’s clearly intended the DLSS 5 game AI image-enhancement technology to be exclusive for GeForce GPUs—as with previous DLSS versions—if not outright a “vendor lock-in” to stifle competition. Ironically, it currently seems to be the DLSS tech easiest to get running on competing hardware, hough actual practical viability of the unofficial ports remains unclear. And modders have now managed to get it running on Intel GPUs as well. Read more “DLSS 5 Now Running on Intel GPUs Too: Support Vibe Coded by AI” »

What Would You Ask CPS PCCooler? Submit Your Questions

News | | Ľubomír Samák

Do you know CPS PCCooler? We have conducted several tech interviews so far. You could probably already call it a series, as the exchange of information with Noctua (1, 2, 3), Endorfy and Asetek culminated in published interviews. Now it is time for another brand—CPS PCCooler—and you can become co-authors of the interview. What makes the Chinese company’s approach different from that of its competitors? Read more “What Would You Ask CPS PCCooler? Submit Your Questions” »

New Nvidia and AMD GPUs Not Coming Until 2028. Except for one

Graphics, News | | Jan Olšan

It used to be the case that new generations of graphics cards would arrive every two years. GeForce RTX 3000 and Radeon RX 6000 at the end of 2020, RTX 4000 and Radeon RX 7000 at the end of 2022. However, the last generation already went off track, and things are looking to get even worse: the GeForce RTX 6000 series reportedly won’t launch until 2028. The same is reportedly true for next-gen Radeons—although perhaps not quite. Read more “New Nvidia and AMD GPUs Not Coming Until 2028. Except for one” »

Seasonic MaxFlow fan: Still “water” runs deep

Cooling, Extra tests, Fans | | Ľubomír Samák

You know the feeling: moderate expectations, and then a surprise. With the MaxFlow fan, a fairly positive one. It delivers excellent results not only at its maximum speed, but also in quieter operation. However, it is weaker with obstacles, where it has to overcome higher resistance from the surrounding environment, and it should also be noted that, as with the Phanteks T30 and Sudokoo Mach120, its thicker profile means poorer compatibility. Read more “Seasonic MaxFlow fan: Still “water” runs deep” »

Intel Adds High-NA Tech to 1.8nm, Already Using it in Production

News, Technology | | Jan Olšan

Last week, at the SPIE Photomask Technology + Extreme Ultraviolet Lithography conference, Intel and ASML announced a surprising development. In cooperation with ASML, Intel has already manufactured one million silicon wafers using High-NA, which is a technology representing the next major leap in advanced chip manufacturing after EUV litography. Prior to this, High-NA was expected to be deployed only several years from now. Read more “Intel Adds High-NA Tech to 1.8nm, Already Using it in Production” »

Fan frame daisy-chaining trend. When is it (not) helpful

Analysis, Fans | | Ľubomír Samák

Easier installation? Yes, that’s why it’s done. Daisy-chaining fans using contacts in their frames is great, but it often also comes with pitfalls that reduce “cooling efficiency”. Manufacturers deal with this in different ways. One does it technically one way, another differently. In any case, they know that a frame that is too thick means less space for the blades. And that does not improve airflow per unit of noise. Read more “Fan frame daisy-chaining trend. When is it (not) helpful” »

Arm’s C2-Ultra Core raises 1T Performance by up to 15% [Analysis]

Analysis, Processors | | Jan Olšan

It’s not just Apple’s new A20 Pro mobile chip. Arm, the company designing the instruction set used by mobile SoCs as well as full core designs licensed by companies such as MediaTek, Nvidia, and others, is now introducing a new generation of CPU architectures as well. Arm replaced the Cortex cores with the Lumex C1 series last year, and now follows up with a new C2 generation that pushes the single-threaded performance further. Read more “Arm’s C2-Ultra Core raises 1T Performance by up to 15% [Analysis]” »

HWCooling Techtour ’26 posters now hanging in schools

News | | Ľubomír Samák

At the schools expecting our presence, there are now posters announcing the conference (HWCooling Techtour ’26). You already know the when and who, but we are also supplementing this with physical posters placed at key points around the schools. And they convey exactly this kind of atmosphere. Several smaller posters or a large-format one in the vestibule. Both variants are in circulation. Read more “HWCooling Techtour ’26 posters now hanging in schools” »

Noctua: Longer Blades Mean More Vibrations (Interview)

Cooling, Interview | | Ľubomír Samák

We spoke with representatives of Noctua about the things you wanted to know, supplemented by various other questions. What about liquid coolers using 140 mm fans, the design of the fan hub (does it really need to be that robust?), the aerodynamic design of fans in general, or their white variants? What about the SFF segment? We got answers to many of these questions for you, which you can find in this article. Read more “Noctua: Longer Blades Mean More Vibrations (Interview)” »

AMD Releases New Budget CPUs. Even for the AM4 Socket

News, Processors | | Jan Olšan

It looks like whole ten years since the time AMD officially launched the AM4 platform (initially for the Excavator architecture and only on the OEM market, in 2016), a new CPU will now be released for this socket. But not a completely new one. AMD has now released two configurations that did not previously exist, but are based on 2020 and 2022 silicon, and the first of them is coming to the older platform using DDR4. Read more “AMD Releases New Budget CPUs. Even for the AM4 Socket” »

HWCooling Celebrates 9 Years of Existence. Fans in the Spotlight

News | | Ľubomír Samák

HWC has been here for years, and we are extremely grateful to our readers. Something is coming that will fundamentally change how the magazine operates. You may not notice it (and that is the goal!), but organizationally, it will be a major intervention. Without it, however, we would not survive, which would be a shame. Above all, this is about what we have achieved, what you “see”, and what we hope you will see in the future. Read more “HWCooling Celebrates 9 Years of Existence. Fans in the Spotlight” »

Nvidia Changes Course, DLSS 5 Coming to Some Older Cards

Graphics, News | | Jan Olšan

Nvidia finally released DLSS 5 last week, which you could read about here (and we covered the impact on performance and power draw here). There were also some unpleasant news: when Nvidia announced the first game launch (the release of NBA2K27), the company stated DLSS 5 support would only be available on GeForce RTX 5000 cards, not on older generations. Now, however, there has been a change of course. Read more “Nvidia Changes Course, DLSS 5 Coming to Some Older Cards” »

HWCooling Techtour ’26 detail notices for schools have been sent

News | | Ľubomír Samák

From the preparation diary: Participating schools now have information with answers to the basic “when and how” questions. That is, when HWCooling Techtour ’26 will take place and how it will be possible to access it. And just as last year, more questions will gradually arise over time. We will address everything as best as we can. We are in contact, and together we will once again find a way to achieve a great result. Read more “HWCooling Techtour ’26 detail notices for schools have been sent” »

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