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ASRock Steel Legend 360 LCD OverClocked Inside
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Noctua NL-LC1 36 Tom's Hardware

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CyberPowerPC GXI3800BSTV2 Tom's Hardware

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SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Omni NikkTech

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Logitech G512X 25 Basic Tutorials
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ATK Blazing Sky Zero 8K Cowcotland
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UGreen NASSync DXP4800 Pro PCMasters
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Best of Computex 2026 TechPowerUp

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Enermax Revolution III S 1000W APH Networks

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[H1] Best of Computex 2026

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The 2026 edition of Computex was marked by innovation from the biggest PC hardware brands. This includes otherworldly product design, a re-imagining of cases, a nostalgic motherboard resurrected, an AIO trying to be more, and a landmark processor for handheld gaming.

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[H1] LM TEK Launches EK-Quantum Reflection³ Uni Distro Plate 300 D5 with EK Bypass Valve

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by Nomad76

Today, 17:39

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EK by LM TEK is proud to introduce the EK-Quantum Reflection³ Uni Distro Plate 300 D5, our first universal ATX distribution plate to feature an integrated bypass valve. The EK-Quantum Reflection³ Uni Distro combines a 300ml reservoir and D5 PWM pump on standard 120 mm fan mount, universally compatible with a large number of modern ATX PC cases, including the Lian Li O11D series and ASUS ROG Hyperion GR701.

The EK-Quantum Reflection³ features our latest innovation, the EK bypass valve for fast, efficient draining, flushing and refilling. No disconnected fittings, no mess, no lifting or tilting your case—simply drain your loop, close the bypass valve to pressurize, then attach an air blower to clear any residual coolant. Loop maintenance, solved. The hardest part is picking your next coolant color. Read full story

[H1] ViewSonic Unveils VX24G26J-4K 23.8-Inch 4K 160 Hz Fast IPS Gaming Monitor

by Nomad76

Today, 14:13

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ViewSonic introduced a new 23.8-inch gaming monitor, the VX24G26J-4K with a 3840 x 2160 (4K) resolution. The monitor uses a Fast IPS panel with a native 160 Hz refresh rate, 1 ms GtG, 1,000:1 contrast ratio, and up to 400 nits brightness. The combination of UHD resolution with a pixel density of 185 PPI is something not often found on typical 24-inch 1080p or 1440p displays. The panel is treated with ViewSonic's Nano Obsidian Screen technology that provides a matte, anti-reflective finish. The monitor supports Adaptive-Sync alongside AMD FreeSync and NVIDIA G-Sync compatibility. It also sports HDR10, VESA DisplayHDR 400 certification, 8-bit color depth, 100% sRGB and 95% DCI-P3/Adobe RGB color gamuts coverage.

The ViewSonic VX24G26J-4K gaming monitor has a three-sided narrow-bezel design with the stand offering height, tilt, swivel and pivot adjustments. Additional features include Flicker-Free backlighting, Low Blue Light mode, Black Stabilization, and on-screen crosshair overlays. On the connectivity side, it has one DisplayPort 1.4 input, two HDMI 2.1 ports, a 3.5 mm audio jack and a built-in power supply. The monitor has so far appeared only in the Chinese market, ViewSonic not disclosing yet its pricing or global availability.

[H1] A New $20 E-Degree is Teaching a Better Way to Use Claude

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by btarunr

Today, 14:03

Most people who open Claude treat it like a smarter search box: ask a question, copy the answer, move on. That barely scratches what it can do. This Claude AI Professional E-Degree takes you from those basic chats to building real workflows, and you can get it on sale for $19.99 (reg. $49).

This course pack includes four courses, more than 100 lectures, and over eight hours of video, plus quizzes and projects to keep it hands-on. You start with prompt engineering that goes well past "write me an email," learning context management and chain-of-thought techniques that get you sharper, more reliable answers. From there, it moves into agentic coding, where Claude writes, debugs, and works inside VS Code alongside you.

Get the Claude AI Professional E-Degree on sale for $19.99. Read full story

[H1] Epic Games Store Revamp Promises Up to 5x Faster Launch Speeds

by AleksandarK

Today, 13:54

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Epic Games has been working on enhancing its Epic Games Store (EGS) to better compete with Steam, and the upcoming Epic Games Launcher version 2 will bring significant performance improvements to the desktop application. According to the latest rumors, EGS Launcher v2 will be 5 to 6.5 times faster than the current launcher. This aims to attract more users with a substantial redesign of the storefront, both architecturally and visually. It should open about five times faster on a cold start, while returning from the system tray to the library could be roughly 6.5 times quicker on average. For players who have grown accustomed to waiting on menus and slow page loads, this may be the most meaningful change.

Epic also seems to be redefining what the store aims to represent, as engaging players is one of the best ways to keep them returning to the platform. The new storefront layout is built around a more personalized home page, with quick-access categories and a scrollable hero section designed to help players find relevant games faster. Product pages are also being reworked to do more than just display a title, price, and rating. Epic wants them to highlight story elements, community activity, and even a player's own progression where relevant. With this, EGS hopes to counter earlier claims by two former Epic Games employees that the EGS saw only an initial spike in active users during free game promotions, with gamers eventually returning to Steam. Read full story

[H1] Thermal Grizzly New Duronaut Pro and Hydronaut Pro Now Available

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by GFreeman

Today, 11:53

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Compared to their non-pro variants, Duronaut Pro and Hydronaut Pro offer increased thermal conductivity while otherwise meeting the specific requirements of their predecessors. Duronaut Pro was developed for particularly high long-term stability, while Hydronaut Pro can be used as a thermal paste in industrial systems thanks to its silicone-free carrier structure.

At first glance, the temperature differences measured under laboratory conditions between the Pro pastes and the non-pro variants appear marginal. However, when considering how little room for improvement still exists in thermal paste development with regard to temperature, these improvements in thermal conductivity must be considered significant. Read full story

[H1] COLORFUL Presents Limited Edition Chitu MAG-60 Magnetic Keyboard

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by btarunr

Today, 11:19

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Colorful Technology Company Limited, a leading brand in gaming PC components, gaming laptops, and Hi-fi audio products, proudly announces the launch of the limited-edition Chitu MAG-60 Magnetic Switch Keyboard, inspired by the Chinese zodiac sign of 2026-the Year of the Horse. Chitu (赤兔) is the famous warhorse in the Chinese legend Red Hare. The Chitu MAG-60 is a collector-grade mechanical keyboard that combines traditional Chinese artistry with cutting-edge magnetic switch technology, delivering a premium typing and gaming experience.

Limited to just 300 units worldwide, the Chitu MAG-60 Magnetic Keyboard represents a fusion of cultural heritage, luxury craftsmanship, and next-generation performance. From its handcrafted Alcantara and leather exterior to its exclusive TTC magnetic switches and advanced TMR sensing technology, every aspect of the keyboard has been meticulously designed for enthusiasts, collectors, and competitive gamers alike. Read full story

[H1] Windows 11 Pro is Only $10 During StackSocial's Version of Prime Day

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by btarunr

Today, 11:01

Windows 10 support ended last year, so PCs still running it no longer get security patches and are becoming an easier target by the day. Moving up to Windows 11 Pro closes that gap, and the Pro edition layers on protection that Home leaves out. During StackSocial's version of Prime Day, a lifetime license is on sale for $9.97 (reg. $199).

Windows 11 Pro is the version for people who want to lock things down. The security tools that set it apart from Home includeBitLocker drive encryption: scrambles your whole drive, so a lost or stolen laptop doesn't hand your files to whoever finds it.Windows Sandbox: a throwaway, walled-off space to open sketchy files or test untrusted software without it ever touching your main system.Hyper-V: runs full virtual machines, useful for isolating risky work or testing on a clean install.Azure AD: ties into business identity and access management for managed, secure sign-ins.TPM 2.0 with biometrics: backs fingerprint and facial login with hardware-level security instead of a guessable password.Until June 28 at 11:59 p.m. PT, it's only $9.97 to get Windows 11 Pro.

Browse the full deal collection during StackSocial's answer to Prime Day. Read full story

[H1] NVIDIA GeForce NOW Adds Seven New Games and Offers Big Summer Sale Discount on Annual Subscriptions

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by GFreeman

Today, 10:43

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Play favorite titles from popular game libraries, keep progress synced and jump back into gaming sessions on virtually any device. That's the power of GeForce NOW cloud gaming. From providing access to members' favorite game libraries to offering some of the season's best membership pricing, GeForce NOW is making it easier than ever to get more from the cloud this summer. Plus, check out the seven new games arriving in the GeForce NOW library this week.

Hit Play Across Top Game Stores
Whether it's blockbuster franchises, competitive shooters, sprawling role-playing games (RPGs) or indie gems, GeForce NOW supports thousands of games from leading PC game stores, making it easy to bring existing game libraries to the cloud. Connect supported game store accounts and stream titles with GeForce RTX power. Games that include cloud-save functionality help keep progress intact across devices. Start a game on one screen, pick up where playtime left off on another and spend less time managing installs and storage space. Read full story

[H1] Intel Appoints Seok-Hee Lee as Executive Vice President of Intel Foundry

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by AleksandarK

Today, 09:46

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Intel Corporation today announced the appointment of Seok-Hee Lee as executive vice president of Intel Foundry, reporting directly to CEO Lip-Bu Tan. In this role, Lee will lead all advanced packaging, system integration, back-end technology development, and back-end manufacturing, strengthening Intel's ability to deliver differentiated, system-level innovation for customers.

Seok-Hee Lee Appointed to Lead Advanced Packaging
As part of the continued evolution of the Intel Foundry strategy, the company is establishing advanced packaging as a focused business with dedicated leadership. This reflects the growing importance and complexity of packaging as a key enabler of performance, power efficiency, and heterogeneous integration across AI systems. Read full story

[H1] Persona 6 Steam and Console Store Pages Live With Scant Gameplay Details

by Cpt.Jank

Today, 07:46

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It was recently rumored that the development of Persona 6 had been concluded, indicating that the game would likely be launching somewhat soon, and that previous rumor has been somewhat substantiated by the recent announcement and publication of the store pages for Persona 6 on Steam, PS5, and Xbox Series consoles. Notably, there is no Nintendo Switch 2 store page just yet, and it's unclear if Persona 6 will release on the Switch 2. An official release date has not been set, but Atlus West has strongly suggested in a post on X that Persona 6 will launch after Persona 4 Revival, which is slated to launch on February 18, 2027. Current rumors claim a September 2027 launch for Persona 6.

The store pages provide some clues as to the game's themes and aesthetic, with screenshots hinting that Persona 6 will take on a somewhat darker tone than Persona 5 Royal. According to the Steam Store page, Persona 6 will feature "a completely fresh, standalone story and new cast of characters," and players will be confronted with "strange rumors, unsettling urban legends, and occult incidents." Of course, Persona 6 will still follow the party-based, turn-based JRPG combat format combined with relationship simulation and slice of life elements. Atlus is also careful to note that Persona 6 requires no prior Persona experience and is a self-contained story, much like the other numbered entries in the franchise.

[H1] PlayStation Exec Says PC Game Ports Not Ruled Out, Insider Rumors Argue There Is No Ambiguity

by Cpt.Jank

Today, 05:55

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There has been much commotion when it comes to console vs. PC game release strategies from both Sony's PlayStation and Microsoft Xbox Game Studios, with recent commentary by PlayStation CEO, Hideaki Nishino, to Famitsu magazine expanding on previous rumors of PlayStation all but moving away from PC ports for its single-player games. According to the Nishino, the release platforms of PlayStation games will be determined by the characteristics of the game, and games will only be released on PC if the platform can "maximize" the gaming experience of the game. He went on to explain that this effectively boils down to the same thing being repeated by prior rumors: live-service multiplayer games will release to PC, while single-player narrative experiences will be kept on PlayStation in order to deliver value on the platform, however, the CEO did not exclusively rule out PC ports.

Commentary by Bloomberg games journalist, Jason Schreier, on the ResetEra forums, however, argues that the line is much more black and white than that, with the reporter stating that two sources told him that a town hall meeting two weeks ago saw Hermen Hulst, CEO of Sony Interactive Entertainment, confirm that single-player narrative games will be PlayStation exclusive, with the console maker wanting to "keep their IP aligned to their own platform." The justification for the return to PS-exclusives was that first-party PlayStation games just haven't made enough money as PC ports to justify the work, which is much the same as what was hinted at in previous rumors, as well. As for multi-player games, Sony wants to reach as wide an audience as possible, since those games depend on having a large player-base, so having as many players as possible enhances the gameplay for all platforms. Read full story

[H1] Gearbox Reveals Upcoming Borderlands 4 Vault Hunter and Story Content

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