At Computex 2025, DeepCool unveiled two products that arguably drew more attention than anything else in its booth: the Spartacus 360 liquid cooler and the CL6600 PC cases. One represents the very peak of cooling performance in DeepCool’s current portfolio, while the other embraces a design trend that has recently gained traction—cases with wood-inspired elements. Read more “Few liquid coolers and cases? DeepCool Spartacus 360 and CL6600”
The well-established coolers from the AK series are gaining new features. These are primarily a wooden top cover or displays located on the top of these CPU coolers. And there is a whole range of AK G2 coolers, from narrower single-tower models up to dual-tower ones. Lower price, better compatibility (typically with RAM), but lower cooling performance OR higher price, worse compatibility, and higher TDP. This comes with different “roof” variants. Read more “DeepCool AK Coolers in Second Generation: Wood or Display?”
In August, we had a report that AMD is preparing new Ryzen 9000 processors aimed at gamers: a 16-core chip that would no longer have its large 3D V-Cache only on half the cores (or better said under, as the cache die sits beneath the core die), but on both, and a new gaming 8-core with V-Cache. The specifications have now surfaced, and it looks like both CPUs could be a bigger surprise than expected. Read more “New X3D Ryzens to eliminate clock issues, 192MB model on the way”
Expectations for the first-generation Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite were high: it finally brought the long-awaited CPU architecture from Nuvia, designed by former Apple architects. And while it turned out to be among the best Arm processors so far, some were still a bit underwhelmed. Qualcomm has now unveiled the second generation, which may fix that. We don’t yet have all the details, but early signs point to a huge generational leap. Read more “Arm processor beating AMD and Intel? Snapdragon X2 Elite is here”
Tests of affordable AIO liquid coolers continue. The CoreLiquid A13 with a 360 mm radiator offers not only cooling performance but also ARGB LED fans with light-guiding impellers (so the lighting can be really striking…) and comes at an attractive price. Given its features, we can talk about a fairly low sum. For this “mix,” MSI’s cooler takes home our editorial award “Smart buy!”. Read more “MSI MAG CoreLiquid A13 360: High TDP, lighting and low price”
BeQuiet!’s most affordable liquid cooler with a 360-millimeter radiator. The price is already quite low, around one hundred euros, and a large radiator cooled by three fans is a good foundation for attractive results. And indeed, the results are just that. The cooling efficiency-to-price ratio here is truly impressive. The BeQuiet! Pure Loop 360 cooler is worth your attention. Read more “Pure Loop 3 360. „Cheap“ BeQuiet! AIO in 100+ tests”
It didn’t take long. After the release of the “basic” variants of AIOs with 140 mm fans, Arctic is now launching illuminated models: the LF III Pro 280 A-RGB and LF III Pro 420 A-RGB. With these coolers, Arctic is also targeting users who place stronger emphasis on aesthetics and a more striking appearance. That’s what defines the “A-RGB” version of the Liquid Freezer III Pro—but it’s not just about looks. Cooling performance remains a priority. Read more “Now with RGB: Liquid Freezer III Pro 280 A-RGB and 420 A-RGB”
Arctic has broadened its lineup of Liquid Freezer III Pro coolers with two new additions featuring 280 mm and 420 mm radiators. These units now come with wider radiators, cooled by 140 mm fans—the familiar 7-blade P14 Pro models. The enhanced cooling efficiency is a definite upside, but there’s a caveat: you’ll need to check if your case can physically accommodate them. If compatibility isn’t an issue, you’re free to explore their potential. Read more “Liquid Freezer III Pro with 140 mm fans now reality”
Intel’s upcoming desktop processor, codenamed Nova Lake, slated for release in the second half of 2026 for a 2nm process node and a new architecture, is also expected to debut a new LGA 1954 socket. This initially raised concerns of the CPUs possibly requiring new coolers. Fortunately, it now appears that compatibility will be preserved, based on the latest leaks surrounding the LGA 1954 platform that have surfaced online. Read more “Intel Nova Lake to keep compatibility with LGA 1700/1851 coolers”
BeQuiet! also enriched Computex 2025 with its presence. Lots of new things – cases, coolers and… did you know that the latest BeQuiet! power supplies now feature a passive fan mode? A feature previously unavailable in the brand’s PSUs is slowly entering the market. Users asked, users received. You can also look forward to the new Pure Loop 3 coolers, coming sooner than you think. Read more “BeQuiet!: (Semi)passive cooling mode for PSUs now available”
We have a colleague attending Taiwan’s Computex trade show, one of the highlights of the PC and hardware calendar, where manufacturers showcase their biggest innovations. We visited Asus, and we picked out a some interesting highlights the company is presenting. Asus, too, showcased motherboards with hidden connectors, along with one improvement that addresses the issue of GPU power cables. There was also a hub for wireless fan control. Read more “Asus at Computex: BTF boards and GPUs, anime, and ProArt design”
You may know the Cypriot company operating under the name Valkyrie from our tests. We’ve reviewed several of their coolers and a fan. There’s little to criticize about the products themselves, but as they admit – prices need to come down. If that happens, many of their components, including PC cases, may suddenly start looking much more appealing. Valkyrie showcased exactly what’s on offer at the Taipei exhibition center. Read more ““Cooling” brand Valkyrie at Innovex 2025: Prices to go down”
In connection with Arctic, we were most interested in the details surrounding the new “Pro” P-series fans featuring seven blades. These recently appeared on the Liquid Freezer III Pro coolers, and not only are these fans heading for individual sale, but their aerodynamic design will also serve as the basis for upcoming 140 mm variants. At the Computex 2025 booth, Arctic even had its own PC case on display. Read more “Arctic sunsets P12/P14 fans, but Pro line gets a 140 mm model”
It’s not “just” about metal components anymore. DeepCool is introducing wooden elements to its coolers and also PC cases. And DeepCool isn’t relying solely on looks – “Spartacus” is the name of a new line of liquid coolers aiming to push the limits of thermal performance. The high bar – perhaps even higher than before?– is also being set by the dual-tower Assassin VC Elite cooler. Read more “DeepCool working with wood… integrated into coolers and cases”
We’ve tested their coolers several times, and they’ve consistently ranked near the top. Yes, we’re talking about “PCCooler.” Behind this somewhat prosaic name lies a clear ambition from the Chinese company – to be the best. Even if that means producing heavier products than the competition. And yes, Computex had more cooling fins than HWCooling’s test lab usually sees. Read more “CPS PCCooler Aims to dominate the market Its name references”
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