Unified Core: Breakthrough Change Is Coming To Intel CPUs

Processors, News | | Jan Olšan

Since 2021 Intel has been using a hybrid CPU architecture with big and little cores (starting with 12th-gen Core CPUs, though it had already been tried a year and a half earlier in the Lakefield SoC). However, the little “E-Cores” derived from former Atom SoC are quite unpopular among some. Now, a radical change is emerging on the horizon—instead of maintaining two completely different core architectures, Intel is moving to a single one. Read more “Unified Core: Breakthrough Change Is Coming To Intel CPUs” »

Zen 6: How Many Cores Will AMD’s New Desktop Processors Have?

Processors, News | | Jan Olšan

Recently, we’ve covered upcoming Intel products a lot, but here’s something for the fans of AMD looking forward to its next-generation Zen 6 architecture processors to be excited about. In addition to new cores and a newly designed I/O chiplet—expected to deliver better memory performance and lower power consumption—Zen 6 is primarily set to increase core counts.And the actual core counts for various individual models has now surfaced online. Read more “Zen 6: How Many Cores Will AMD’s New Desktop Processors Have?” »

Small, affordable: Endorfy launches Signum M30 (μATX) cases

News, PC cases | | Ľubomír Samák

More compact PC cases supporting motherboards up to the Micro ATX format are relatively rare—especially at lower prices, as is the case with Endorfy’s new models, the Signum M30 Air and Signum M30 ARGB. Both models come equipped with three efficient fans, but the more expensive—though still fairly affordable—variant also features colorful lighting. And there is more that makes these cases worthy of your attention. Read more “Small, affordable: Endorfy launches Signum M30 (μATX) cases” »

DeepCool FD12 V2: Maximum airflow, minimal price

Cooling, Extra tests, Fans | | Ľubomír Samák

Lower price, higher cooling efficiency. That is what distinguishes the FD12 V2 fans (compared to their predecessors). DeepCool has improved the aerodynamic performance of the newer FD12 (V2) in several ways, making them more attractive despite the lower price. Much of this is due to the impeller ring, a feature not previously used. Arctic (with the P12 Pro fans) should take notice. Read more “DeepCool FD12 V2: Maximum airflow, minimal price” »

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New stars in the cooling hardware universe, part 4—TRYX

Cooling, News, Series | | Michal Pavličko

Established and well-known producers in the field are certainly familiar to our readers. In recent years, several new companies have appeared on the scene that may not yet be widely recognized. This series focuses precisely on such relatively new players. Although these brands have been on the market for a short time, their ambitions, fresh ideas, and technical solutions should not be underestimated. The fourth one is not afraid to experiment. Read more “New stars in the cooling hardware universe, part 4—TRYX” »

HAVN H12: Teeth, protrusions… segmentation everywhere you look

Cooling, Extra tests, Fans | | Ľubomír Samák

Blades, hub—everywhere there are features disrupting an otherwise smooth design. This kind of detailing defines the HAVN H12 at first glance—and the second impression is just as striking. With the kind of geometry the H12 brings to the table, reaching the absolute top tier is possible. In practice, however, it’s essential to find the right scenarios and fine-tune the right settings to end up truly satisfied. Read more “HAVN H12: Teeth, protrusions… segmentation everywhere you look” »

Čipset Intel B660, jeden z těch, které jsou vyráběné na 14nm linkách Samsungu (Autor: Ľubomír Samák)

Intel chipsets for Nova Lake boards: Specs and features

Chipsets, Motherboards, News | | Jan Olšan

We covered leaked reports regarding Nova Lake processors recently, which Intel is preparing as the new Core Ultra 400 desktop generation, that should be launching before the end of this year. The leaker known as Jaykihn—currently perhaps the most reliable source on Intel’s roadmap—also shared details about the chipset lineup that will accompany Nova Lake (the CPUs will introduce a new LGA 1954 socket platform). Read more “Intel chipsets for Nova Lake boards: Specs and features” »

Interview with Asetek: Pumps are better than fans

Cooling, Interview | | Ľubomír Samák

We held a focused discussion not only on pumps, but on AIO liquid coolers from Asetek as a whole—and it revealed more than expected. The pumps, in particular, are more robust—and quieter—than they may seem, making deliberate avoidance hard to justify. And yes, we’re continuing. This information-rich interview answers many questions—and if we missed something, feel free to join in and ask. Read more “Interview with Asetek: Pumps are better than fans” »

Intel Nova Lake: P-Cores clustered, 52-core draws up to 700 W?

News, Processors | | Jan Olšan

While we wait for the refresh of Arrow Lake desktop CPUs—except the cancelled the top-tier SKU—new details have surfaced shedding light on the upcoming Core Ultra 400 “Nova Lake” generation, expected to deliver a major next-gen leap. The leaks cover power consumption and cooling, as well as the architecture of the high-performance cores in these processors. Intel is preparing a previously unseen change to CPU cache and interconnect design. Read more “Intel Nova Lake: P-Cores clustered, 52-core draws up to 700 W?” »

Memory prices to double in Q1 2026 compared to year-end

Memory, News, SSDs | | Jan Olšan

Once again, we return to a topic that is probably as popular in the PC world as artificial intelligence (and is close buddies with it): memory prices. TrendForce has released their outlook of how DRAM prices—that is, system memory and graphics memory—are expected to develop in Q1 2026. Unfortunately, it appears that the explosive price surge is not staying, but the three months we are now entering could be the worst yet. Read more “Memory prices to double in Q1 2026 compared to year-end” »

DeepCool Riddle (2/2026). Can you guess what’s in the photo?

Giveaway, News | | Editors

In cooperation with DeepCool, we have prepared a cyclical activity for this year, which may be of interest to HWCooling readers. We’ll post a detail of some piece of hardware and you can guess what it is. You can compete (and eventually win something) on a regular basis, with a new challenge every month. But for now, you need to get “to the next round” through the next one, in February. Read more “DeepCool Riddle (2/2026). Can you guess what’s in the photo?” »

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New stars in the cooling hardware universe, part 3—Sudokoo

Cooling, News, Series | | Michal Pavličko

Established and well-known producers in the field are certainly familiar to our readers. In recent years, several new companies have appeared on the scene that may not yet be widely recognized. This series focuses precisely on such relatively new players. Although these brands have been on the market for a short time, their ambitions, fresh ideas, and technical solutions should not be underestimated. The third one has already proven its quality. Read more “New stars in the cooling hardware universe, part 3—Sudokoo” »

The end, or just the beginning? 100 fans in HWCooling tests

Cooling, Extra tests, Fans | | Ľubomír Samák

Our database now includes one hundred fans—75 in the 120 mm format and 25 models with a physical size of 140 mm. In this article, we have compiled all data into unified charts. What was once separated for clarity is now brought together again, and the commentary will also include a… look ahead regarding fan testing. But we can already reveal that there is still a lot more to come. Read more “The end, or just the beginning? 100 fans in HWCooling tests” »

Demo technologií Nvidia (únor 2026) (Autor: Jozef Dudáš)

Our visit at Nvidia: AI game assistants and G-Sync Pulsar LCDs

Analysis, Graphics, Monitors, Technology | | Jan Olšan

Yesterday, Nvidia hosted a Central European media briefing where they showcased its latest technological developments live. Unsurprisingly, the spotlight was on innovations unveiled or launched last month at CES 2026—namely the G-Sync Pulsar technology for monitors and DLSS 4.5, both of which we have already covered in separate articles—as well as a demo of the ACE technology, which aims to bring AI-driven assistants into games. Read more “Our visit at Nvidia: AI game assistants and G-Sync Pulsar LCDs” »

Intel reportedly landed a deal for fabbing Nvidia’s Feynman GPU

News, Technology | | Jan Olšan

Intel needs to secure large (and numerous) external customers for its chip fabs to be able to keep them running.  So far, Intel Foundry has been generating multibillion-dollar losses every quarter—but now it may have glimpsed light at the end of the tunnel. Companies are currently looking to diversify away from their dependence on TSMC, and partly thanks to this, Intel has apparently managed to land a very important customer: Nvidia. Read more “Intel reportedly landed a deal for fabbing Nvidia’s Feynman GPU” »

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