Computex got weird: A sword PC, a scented case, and a hologram cooler
Computex in 2026 is a bit of a downer. Even though there are new CPUs from Intel and Nvidia — yes, Nvidia CPUs, it’s a big deal! — the ongoing RAM crisis has put a…
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Cooler Master’s new RAM has a built-in fan. Yes, really
CPUs, GPUs, SSDs—all of them need cooling to various degrees, and some combination of heatsinks, fans, and cycled liquid will get the job done. But what about memory? When running at crazy speeds of 8,400MHz…
Watch: NZXT’s Kraken AIO CPU cooler nails performance for price
All-in-one coolers are all the rage these days because they bring liquid cooling tech to the masses without having to deal with, well, liquid. Take the NZXT Kraken 240mm, for example. It packs in a…
Cooler Master’s new PC case is all about showing off your action figures
When I build a PC, I like it to look like a stylish little refrigerator, or possibly a mid-century speaker with wood paneling. But just because I don’t do the RGB-bedazzled, action-figures-behind-the-tempered-glass thing for myself…
Does your M.2 SSD need a cooler? How to make the right call
Do you need a cooler for your M.2 NVMe SSD? The short answer is yes, unless your SSD is operating within its defined temperature range. Read on to find out more. Your SSD and temperature…
If you have this Hyte CPU cooler, take it out of your system ASAP
Hyte is a manufacurer of PC cases and accessories, known for AIO coolers with a lot of extras. But if you have one very specific design—the Hyte Thicc Q80 Trio—then you need to take it…
AMD Ryzen CPUs just got stock cooler downgrades (or eliminations)
Does your CPU come with a cooler in the box? Do you need to buy a separate one for your new PC build? It’s a complicated and sometimes frustrating question, especially if you’re buying parts…
MSI’s new RTX cards go retro with cooler designs
Considering how often I’ve had to write about tariffs in the last few months, it’s no surprise that there’s a wave of lovingly retro hardware coming out of Computex 2025. Like SilverStone, MSI is hopping…
My PC’s water cooler was driving me nuts. Here’s what I did about it
Fan Control is good for more than just fans Over two-plus decades of PC building and tech writing, I’ve used many different fan controllers ranging from classic software like SpeedFan to hardware knobs and dials.…
Sudokoo’s dual-tower CPU cooler is awesome! You can buy it right now
Go to CES if you want to see new TVs, and go to Mobile World Congress if you want to see new phones. But if you want to see the newest in the real geek…