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JONSBO X400 White case flaunts exoskeleton and dual chambers
Jonsbo dipped their industrial X400 chassis in white paint to satisfy the aesthetic crowd. This mid-tower retains the exposed metal exoskeleton found on the gray predecessor released previously. The dual-chamber layout separates heat sources while shoving the power supply into its own zone to keep the motherboard area chill. An airflow shroud directs wind toward power delivery circuits while builders can mount an extra fan up top to cool MOSFETs during heavy grinding. Glass panels cover the front and left sides to show off expensive parts, whereas mesh covers the rest for breathing room. Cooling options remain massive with space for three 120 mm fans on the bottom, side, and top, respectively. Rear support fits dual 120 mm units...
GEEKOM to launch AI laptops and mini PCs at CES 2026
GEEKOM rides the inevitable AI bandwagon with fresh laptops and mini PCs at CES 2026. The hardware vendor plans to show off rigs running AMD Ryzen AI and Intel Core Ultra chips during the Las Vegas event. Management targets creative types and gamers using a notebook packing the Ryzen AI 9 H 465 processor. A second laptop carries the Intel Core Ultra 7 365H chip for standard office productivity. The mini PC lineup gets a refresh through the A9 Max 2026 Edition and IT13 Max 2026 Edition. These tiny desktops utilize the same Ryzen silicon and the Core Ultra 7 366H, respectively. Both units rely on Iceblast 3.0 cooling to manage heat inside the cramped chassis. They also plan to display the GeekBook X14 Pro, which technically already...
ASUS teases all-white ROG Crosshair X870E Glacial for AM5
ASUS leaked their own overpriced white motherboard before the tech expo started. The ROG Crosshair X870E Glacial surfaced in official documents as the absolute top-tier AM5 board, sitting even higher than the Extreme line. This specific unit features a complete white paint job alongside a massive five-inch LCD screen for monitoring stats. Engineers added a specialized 3D vapor chamber to cool down fast storage drives. A unique POGO pin setup connects directly to liquid cooling pumps for tighter system integration. The Glacial nameplate only shows up on ultra premium gear and previously appeared during the Intel Z690 cycle. This design choice signals that the brand plans to charge a fortune for aesthetic upgrades. The Consumer...
MSI shows off liquid-cooled RTX 5090 Lightning Z design
MSI leaked their own god-tier GPU before the actual show even started. The hardware vendor let visuals slip for the GeForce RTX 5090 Lightning Z through official CES paperwork. This monster ditches plastic fans for a built-in liquid cooling loop to manage crazy heat levels. The card pulls energy via dual 12V-2x6 connectors while rated for a massive 600 watts. Rumors suggest a heavy 360 mm radiator keeps the silicon from melting. Documentation hints that the Lightning Z might have siblings. The series label implies the company could release different versions later on. Whether an air-cooled variant joins the party remains a mystery for internet detectives. The Consumer Technology Association already handed out participation trophies...
NVIDIA eyes RTX 3060 comeback amid memory shortages
NVIDIA apparently refuses to let the most popular graphics card actually die. Reports indicate the tech giant plans on shipping fresh batches of the GeForce RTX 3060 to board partners during the first quarter of 2026. This zombie revival stems from ongoing memory shortages messing with both GDDR7 stocks for new gear and GDDR6 supplies for older tech. The Ampere-based unit originally dropped back in 2021 via Samsung Foundry manufacturing lines. Steam hardware surveys consistently rank this specific model as the reigning champion among PC gamers. That immense install base likely convinced management to bring the hardware back while production constraints plague the industry. Board partners already received calls gauging interest in...
ASUS drops AR glasses that mimic a giant gaming monitor
ASUS wants everyone to glue screens to their eyeballs with these new AR glasses that replace physical monitors. The ROG XREAL R1 partnership brings wearable tech to PC and console players who hate desk clutter. These frames pack micro-OLED panels pushing 1080p resolution into each eye at a ridiculous 240 Hz speed. The hardware tricks the brain into seeing a massive virtual display floating several meters away, like a personal theater. Users can lock this digital screen in empty space to mimic a regular setup or let it track head movements during travel. Electrochromic lenses automatically darken to block outside light when environments get overly bright. Built-in audio from a Bose collaboration removes the need for extra headphones...
Thermaltake’s new AIO cooler shows CPU stats on pump display
Thermaltake slapped a screen on a pump block because flashy lights clearly weren't enough distraction. The fresh TH-S V3 ARGB Sync lineup brings mid-tier liquid cooling to the table with built-in system monitoring directly on the hardware. Users can grab these units in either black or white finishes while choosing between massive 360 mm or standard 240 mm radiator sizes. That little segmented readout displays live stats like temperatures or clock speeds without needing extra sensors. A USB connection feeds data from the motherboard to the block while proprietary software manages the light show. The pump spins up to 2,500 RPM to push coolant through the loop. Included fans hit the same top speed to move serious air through the fins...
ASUS launches IPMI-equipped AM5 microATX board for pros
ASUS just dropped a weird server-grade board for regular AM5 sockets. The Pro WS B850M-ACE SE brings workstation features to a microATX size for homelab enthusiasts or small business setups. It runs standard Ryzen 7000 and 9000 chips but also supports enterprise EPYC 4005 processors. Power delivery uses extra EPS inputs to ensure stability under heavy loads. Users can load the four memory slots with ECC DDR5 sticks for maximum reliability. Remote management junkies get a built-in ASPEED AST2600 controller for full IPMI access. This feature allows total control over the rig from afar without touching the operating system. A specific gigabit port handles that traffic separately from the main data lines. Storage connectivity goes...
Hadi murder chargesheet due by January 7
The cops finally finished their homework on a high-profile political assassination case. Senior Secretary Nasimul Ghani confirmed the paperwork regarding the killing of Inqilab Moncho mouthpiece Sharif Osman Hadi drops this week. The bureaucrat told reporters at the Secretariat that prosecutors just need a final review before filing the document. Administration reps claim the file sits ready for immediate submission. A shooter put a bullet in the skull of the Dhaka-8 hopeful while he rode a rickshaw along Culvert Road in Puratan Paltan last month. The victim got flown out to Singapore for better care, but eventually died from the severe injuries. Police rounded up eleven suspects linked to the hit thus far.
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