Retro Inspired SilverStone FPL03 MicroATX Case Shown at Computex 2026
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Retro Inspired SilverStone FPL03 MicroATX Case Shown at Computex 2026

One of the viral products from Computex 2025 was the SilverStone FLP02 that was a faithful representation of what a modern retro designed computer case should be. SilverStone is now adding to the lineup with the FLP03 featuring many of the same features that made the FLP02 successful.

Noctua Unveils AIO and Thermosiphon Coolers at Computex 2026
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Noctua Unveils AIO and Thermosiphon Coolers at Computex 2026

One of the most famous heatsink makers is finally making the jump to AIO watercooling and has spared no expense to ensure that their NL-LC1 AIO is one of the quietest coolers on the market.

Seasonic Shows Custom Power Supplies and Better 12VHPWR Cables at Computex 2026
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Seasonic Shows Custom Power Supplies and Better 12VHPWR Cables at Computex 2026

The enthusiast hardware world is abuzz about 12VHPWR connectors burning up and killing multi thousand dollar video cards. Seasonic is addressing this in a variety of ways from digital monitoring of individual wires and connectors to redesigning the 12VHPWR cable completely at Computex 2026

MSI Shows New Strike Alloy and Nexus at Computex 2026
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MSI Shows New Strike Alloy and Nexus at Computex 2026

It is hard to believe but, MSI has been around for over 40 years after their successful launch of an overclocking ready 386 motherboard. From there overclocking has been a part of most every MSI product from the Lighting to even there new Strike Alloy keyboard.

InWin Lifestyle Cases with the L50 Breeze Shown at Computex 2026
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InWin Lifestyle Cases with the L50 Breeze Shown at Computex 2026

With more people working from home there are some users who are looking for a PC that blends with their office designs rather than having a shiny ARGB monument for high-end gaming dominating the office space. This is where the InWin L50 shown during Computex 2026 comes in.

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