Apple's latest Mac mini with an M4 chip is $110 off today, resulting in the lowest price we've seen to date.


The M4 Mac mini features an updated design and 16GB of RAM in the standard model, delivering a lot of bang for your buck at the retail price of $599. But going one step further, Amazon is discounting it to $490.84 (18% off MSRP), delivering the lowest price on record.

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Apple's 2025 Pride Collection is now available, with a new Apple Watch Sport Band and wallpapers celebrating the strength and beauty of LGBTQ+ communities.


An annual tradition for Apple, the company releases a Pride Edition of Apple Watch bands, watch faces, and wallpapers in early May, to champion LGBTQ+ equality. On Monday, Apple issued its 2025 edition.

The aesthetic this time are blocks of rainbow stripes, which filter throughout the design of all elements in the collection. Offering a contemporary design, wallpapers shift depending on how the users move and unlock the device.


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Arctic is expanding its AIO liquid cooler collection with the Liquid Freezer III Pro 360 A-RGB. The cooler boasts a wider RPM range for its radiator fans, A-RGB lighting, and a proven high-performance design. You could say they took an already excellent product and made it better!

If you've been following Raccoon Logic in anticipation of Revenge of the Savage Planet coming out, then you're probably already aware of the journey the studio has been through to get here. Founded in Montreal in 2017 as an independent team under the name Typhoon Studios and acquired two years later by Google, Typhoon would end up being hit by the collateral damage caused by Google not knowing what to do with Stadia. When Stadia was shuttered, Typhoon went with it. And, as we've seen before in video games, it didn't matter that their first game, Journey to the Savage […]

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Despite Apple stating that Apple Intelligence would be coming to China in April 2025, a new report predicts it won't come until June at the earliest.


As part of its launch of the iPhone 16e, Apple announced that Apple Intelligence would be released in multiple new languages in April.

Then Tim Cook subsequently said that iOS 18.4 "brought Apple intelligence to more languages, including... simplified Chinese."


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The iPhone 18 Pro models will have an under-display Face ID system, a leaker claims, reviving a long-time rumor for the 2026 model.


The idea of an iPhone that loses sight of the front-facing camera by hiding it under the screen has long been a concept that could revolutionize the smartphone's appearance. If a leaker is correct, then it should arrive with the iPhone 18 generation.

In a post to Weibo on Monday, "Digital Chat Station" posted that they had checked out the Apple supply chain, and found out some information about the front-facing cameras. For the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max, the leaker says the 3D depth mapping system used to power Face ID is "under the screen."


Rumor Score: 🤔 Possible


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Last year, a writer sued Bungie, claiming that Destiny 2's Red War campaign copied from his own stories published online. The Red War campaign was the original set of story missions that launched with Destiny 2. This campaign hasn't been available in Destiny 2 for several years at this stage and now, that fact is causing issues for Bungie as it attempts to fight the lawsuit. 

Bungie filed to have the lawsuit dismissed, claiming that its Red War campaign is ‘demonstrably' different to this author's writings. However, as the Red War missions now sit locked in the Bungie Content Vault, Bungie cannot actually ‘demonstrate' the differences at all.

As reported by VGC, Bungie tried to explain to the court that this ‘legacy' content can no longer be accessed and as a result, it can't be provided to the court in any “operable or reviewable form”. To work around this, Bungie submitted YouTube videos showcasing Destiny 2's launch campaign, as well as Wiki articles explaining the story events that are no longer present in the live game.

The judge ultimately ruled that third-party retellings of the Destiny 2 campaign can't be considered as evidence as their “authenticity has not been established”.

As a result, the case will move forward, which could lead to Bungie having to waste time and resources going through an expensive trial process.

KitGuru Says: My question here is if content can't be brought back out of the ‘Content Vault', then what purpose does it serve? 

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Apple's Tim Cook has praised investor Warren Buffett, who has announced he's stepping down from the firm he's led for six decades.


Steve Jobs was famously dismissive of anyone who wasn't a "product person," and even included Tim Cook in that description. But both he and Cook have said that they learned business from a man who never made a single product, and instead became rich through investing in people who did.



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Call of Duty 2025 will be announced within the next few months and we're starting to hear more rumblings about the changes this year's game will bring. One of the big changes may be coming to monetisation, as one prominent leaker claims that Activision plans to make limited time modes exclusive to the Battle Pass. 

Currently, Call of Duty has many limited time modes that appear for a few weeks or months at a time, before being retired. These modes, like last year's limited-time Squid Games event, often garner a lot of traction and have become a core part of the annual COD experience.

According to COD leaker, GhostofHope, in COD 2025, limited time modes will no longer be free for all players and will instead be locked behind the Battle Pass.

This is not great news considering that this year will also likely see Call of Duty rising to $80 for the standard edition at launch. Microsoft announced last week that it intends to begin pricing some of its first-party games at $80, with premium editions rising to $100 or more.

KitGuru Says: For me, this might be the last straw for COD. I tend to only play the game for a couple of weeks at a time and it is often the limited time mode pushing me to reinstall. If all of that gets locked behind a battle pass, my few weeks a year of playtime is going to turn into zero weeks a year. 

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Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo says that the iPhone 19 Slim will feature a larger screen than its first versions, and will be released at the same time as a second generation iPhone Fold.


While the 2025 iPhone launch will be in the same format as it has since 2019 — both iPhone and iPhone Pro models being announced in September — Apple is again reported to be changing that for 2026. Backing up the first reports of this split launch, Ming-Chi Kuo has published what he believes is the new release schedule, including news of the slim and folding models.



Rumor Score: 🤔 Possible


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Back at CES, many attendees were shocked to see one company showing off a Nintendo Switch 2 right there on the show floor. The company known as Genki, had boldly brought along a Switch 2 dummy unit to showcase its upcoming accessories for the unannounced console. Now, Nintendo is suing them. 

Nintendo has filed a lawsuit in California, targeting Genki parent company, Human Things. The lawsuit alleges that Genki committed trademark infringement and false advertising when it brought its fake Switch 2 model to CES. Nintendo didn't officially detail the Switch 2 and all of its features until April, four months after CES.

In the lawsuit (via VGC) Nintendo puts together a timeline of events, beginning in December 2024, when Genki tweeted at Gamestop CEO, Ryan Cohen, saying: “Would love to DM you with some of the launch Switch 2 accessories we are working on”. They then took things a step further by bringing those accessories to CES in January 2025, along with 3D-printed mock-ups of the Switch 2 console.

The lawsuit also takes issue with Genki's media interviews, claiming that in these interviews, employees confirmed “specific, highly confidential designs and functionality of the not-yet announced Nintendo Switch 2”.

Nintendo alleges that Genki's actions were an attempt to “confuse the public as to whether Genki had access to a Nintendo Switch 2 and/or an affiliation with Nintendo”.

KitGuru Says: The lawsuit has just been filed, so Human Things / Genki have not yet responded. They'll have 30 days to respond to the lawsuit with their own filings, so there should be an update soon. 

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Tyler Mcvicker became a well-known figure in the Valve fandom during the run-up to Half-Life Alyx, after leaking many accurate details about the game prior to Valve's official announcement. Now with Valve seemingly working on a new Half-Life game, Mcvicker is making news once again with claims that the game could be launching later this year. 

According to his latest video, the new Half-Life game from Valve is not a VR title. The game is said to be undergoing an extensive round of playtesting right now, which opens the door up for a Summer announcement followed by a Q4 release. It is also speculated that the new Half-Life title may open things up for a multiverse, as Portal's Chell may make an appearance.

With Half-Life Alyx, Valve announced the game in November 2019, followed by a release in 2020, so while fans may hope for a traditional Summer announcement – Holiday release timeline, Valve tends to operate on its own timeline and has never really cared for industry norms. When Valve is ready to announce something, it will do so itself, right on Steam, without any real build up.

Everything we know about the next Half-Life game has been revealed by datamined code. This is the same way details about Half-Life Alyx leaked well before the game's announcement.

KitGuru Says: I'm not sure Valve will use the title Half-Life 3, but at the very least, Valve is working on a new single-player Half-Life game, featuring content and mechanics not seen in any of the previous games. 

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Potential members of a class-action lawsuit are being told to apply for their share of a now-approved $95 million settlement, if they owned a device with Siri that could've recorded a private conversation.


Emails are being sent out to consumers about a "Lopez Voice Assistant Class Action Settlement," explaining that the recipient could be owed some money. Following after the agreement by Apple to settle a class-action lawsuit, the time has now come for payments to be made.

The email, seen by AppleInsider, advises that the recipient is identified as potentially being a member of the settlement class, based on Apple's records, and could be entitled to receive the patent.


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Amazon's iPad sale includes a return of the $399 iPad mini 7 and $299 iPad 11, delivering discounts of up to 20% off.


Numerous iPad mini 7 models are $100 off at Amazon today, with prices starting at $399 after the discounts. The $299 iPad 11 deal is also still in effect, with delivery by Mother's Day to many addresses.




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A YouTube video has demonstrated that, while tricky to pull off, it is possible to power an M4 Mac mini using a USB-C cable.


Apple's MacBook Pro and MacBook Air lineup allows users to recharge using MagSafe or USB-C. The USB-C charging is especially useful when used with some powered docks, since you could connect to peripherals and recharge the portable Mac from just one cable.

The same cannot be said for the Mac mini, as it's a device that requires a more traditional power connection in order to function. Unless you go to extreme lengths, or find a battery with an AC socket, you have to connect the Mac mini to a power outlet to use it.


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UK lawmakers target people who play music publicly on trains from iPhone speakers, a notorious prank call from an "open iPad," and a stalking case involving an AirTag in this week's Apple Crime Blotter.


The latest in an occasional AppleInsider series, looking at the world of Apple-related crime.


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Asus has just announced its latest pre-built desktop PC, the TUF Gaming T500. While it looks like an ordinary gaming system from the outside, it happens that this system utilises Intel's 13th Gen mobile CPU, The Core i7-13620H with a desktop RTX 5060 Ti graphics card. 

Measuring 15.55 x 29.64 x 35.68 cm, the T500 can be configured with some potent components for its size. It's available with up to an Intel Core i7-13620H CPU, featuring six P-cores and eight E-cores with a maximum boost clock of 5.0GHz, providing ample processing power. Graphics are handled by up to an Nvidia GeForce RTX 5060 Ti GPU, offering strong performance for modern gaming and creative applications with support for the latest features. Memory options go up to a generous 32GB of DDR5 RAM clocked at 5200MHz (support for up to 64GB), while storage can reach up to 2TB via a speedy PCIe 4.0 SSD for fast game load times. All this is powered by an 80+ Platinum PSU with either 330W or 500W of power.

Visually, the TUF Gaming T500 embraces a mecha anime-inspired design aesthetic. Builders have a choice of side panels, with options for a translucent panel to showcase the internal components or a solid metal side panel with an “X” mesh for a more understated look. Subtle lighting on the front of the machine illuminates the front I/O panel.

True to the TUF Gaming brand, the T500 desktop meets MIL-STD durability standards. It has undergone rigorous testing against environmental stresses like drops, temperature extremes, and vibration to ensure reliability.

KitGuru says: This is a very compact system, making it ideal for student living. 

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MSI is preparing to launch a new 4K OLED gaming monitor, potentially offering a more streamlined, value-oriented option in their OLED lineup. Named MAG 272UP X24, this 26.5-inch model features a latest-generation QD-OLED panel boasting a 240Hz maximum refresh rate.

As expected from an OLED panel, the MAG 272UP X24 offers a near-instantaneous 0.03ms response time for sharp motion, alongside a 1,500,000:1 contrast ratio. Colour performance is robust with a Delta-E value of less than 2, a 10-bit colour depth and wide colour coverage, hitting 138% sRGB, 99% DCI-P3, 98% Adobe RGB. HDR highlights can reach up to 1,000 cd/m² peak, while SDR luminance is rated at 250 cd/m². Moreover, it carries DisplayHDR True Black 400 and ClearMR 13000 certifications.

 

For gamers, the monitor supports Adaptive Sync technology to prevent screen tearing, and its HDMI 2.1 inputs mean it can handle 4K at 120 Hz with VRR from modern consoles. On-screen gaming features include an AI-supported black stabiliser and a smart crosshair overlay. There's also a handy feature to convert the display to a 24.5-inch mode for potentially higher frame rates and reduced input latency in fast-paced games.

Port selection includes two HDMI 2.1 inputs, one DisplayPort 1.4a, a headphone output, and a USB-C port that supports DisplayPort (alt. mode and 15 W of PD). It's worth noting that this model does not have a standard USB hub, suggesting a focus on core display functionality. The stand is versatile, offering tilt, swivel, pivot, and 110mm of height adjustment, plus standard 100x100mm VESA mount compatibility. The monitor incorporates MSI's OLED Care 2.0 suite of features to combat OLED burn-in, including a fanless custom heatsink and a three-year warranty.

KitGuru says: Although pricing is still unknown for Western regions, this monitor is the cheapest MSI 4K QD-OLED monitor for sale in China. Hopefully, the same will happen on this side of the globe.

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Intel has a new hardware game bundle available. Over the next few months, those buying an 14th Gen Intel Core CPU, or an Intel Core Ultra CPU, will be eligible to claim free codes for two games – Dying Light: The Beast and Civilization VII. 

This new bundle includes a selection of games and creative tools. Gamers can get a free key for the upcoming Dying Light: The Beast, which is set to be released sometime in summer 2025. They'll also receive a key for the recently released Sid Meier's Civilization VII. On the software side, the bundle adds valuable creative tools, including Vegas Pro 365, XSplit Premium Suite, and Canvid.

Intel includes a broad range of processors in this promotion, covering recent and current generations. Eligible CPUs include models from the Core Ultra 100, Core Ultra 200 series, and the 14th Generation Core series. This covers many variants, including desktop K and T-series processors and mobile H and HX-series chips, meaning desktop and laptop users can qualify.

Claim your items by August 15th, 2025, and use the provided codes by September 15th, 2025. You can learn more about the bundle on its website.

KitGuru says: Are you planning an upgrade in the near future? 

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Apple has now approved an update to the Spotify app on the App Store that includes direct links for purchasing and price information, after it was required to do so by a court ruling on April 30.


"There is more work to do," said Spotify spokesperson Jeanne Moran in a statement provided to CNBC, "but today represents a significant milestone for developers and entrepreneurs everywhere who want to build [apps] and compete on a more level playing field."

By adding a direct link to the company's own store into its app, Spotify and other developers can avoid having to pay Apple a 30 percent commission on in-app purchases. Judge Rogers ruled in 2021 that Apple could not force developers to use only App Store links.


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Apple will be bringing back a battery-case accessory for its planned iPhone 17 Air to help give the super-slim model all-day battery life.

Apple reportedly plans to shake up its iPhone release schedule starting with the iPhone 18, with only the flagship Pro models rumored to arrive in 2026.


Since 2019 and the iPhone 11 Pro, Apple has launched its Pro iPhone models alongside the regular models. That annual event each September or October was accompanied by an occasional mid-cycle update, or the sporadic release of an iPhone SE, but now Apple is reportedly going to change to a twice-yearly launch.

According to The Information, three unnamed sources in the supply chain claim that Apple will stagger iPhone releases into a fall and a spring pattern from 2026. There is no further specific detail about the change, but the sources say the more expensive models will launch first.


Rumor Score: 🤔 Possible


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A new AiO LCS from Corsair has surfaced, the Corsair Nautilus 360 RS.  It is designed to be easy to use and install, so it would be a good choice for someone…

The world has a password problem that is getting worse by the second.  With hordes of apps now requiring you to create a unique account to access them, with a unique password…

Apple is bringing in Anthropic's Claude AI to help its engineers code faster, marking a quiet but telling shift in its approach to artificial intelligence.


Apple has long resisted leaning on outside help for core technologies, preferring to build its tools in-house. But that wall is starting to crack. The company is now partnering with Anthropic to integrate its Claude Sonnet model into an upgraded version of Xcode, Apple's software development platform.


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While it'll probably look very familiar, the iPhone 17 is set to bring some performance increases and new features. Here's everything the rumor mill thinks is coming in the fall of 2025.


In September 2025, Apple is expected to introduce a radically redesigned iPhone lineup. The iPhone 17 Pro is widely believed to feature a new rear "camera bar" design, and rumors suggest an ultra-thin iPhone 17 Air will replace the Plus model for 2025.

The standard iPhone 17, however, won't benefit from the same visual treatment. Based on alleged leaked CAD files and dummy units, the base model iPhone 17 will be virtually indistinguishable from its predecessor, the iPhone 16. Apple has already made test units of the iPhone 17, and the device is reportedly moving toward mass production.


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Apple iPhone 16e (starts at $699, as reviewed $899) The iPhone 16e is Apple’s new entry-level smartphone. It’s a great phone that’s simply too expensive, considering it lacks an ultrawide camera and high refresh-rate display. Clean, simple design Beautiful display Nice cameras Excellent speakers Solid performance Good battery...

Apple's 2025 15-inch MacBook Air equipped with the M4 chip has dropped to $1,049 as retailers compete for your business in a May price war.


The 15-inch M4 MacBook Air (2025) features a 10-core GPU, with the standard model also equipped with 16GB of unified memory and a 256GB SSD. Apple resellers B&H and Amazon are both discounting the standard spec in all four colorways to $1,049, the lowest price in 30 days and a 13% markdown off MSRP.

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Both by getting an exemption, and by toiling for seven years to diversify its iPhone manufacturing efforts outside of China, the $900 million estimate of tariff impacts in the third quarter is paltry compared to what it could have been, and is for other companies.


An unusual part of Apple's latest earnings call was when Cook broke off from recounting the quarter in question, and instead offered what he called color on the future. Really he was speaking about tariffs, which were introduced in Q2 but sufficiently anticipated in Q1 that it had an impact on Apple sales.

Cook had already said that Apple used a "build ahead" approach, to get more imports done before the tariff announcement for the third quarter. While he didn't comment on the unexpectedly higher severity of Trump's tariffs, he said that Apple estimates that "the tariffs will add $900 million to our costs for the third fiscal quarter."


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B&H's world-class creative expo returns to New York City — and best of all, it's free to attend.


B&H has been committed to supporting audio and visual artists since 1973. In 2023, it held its first Bild Expo to celebrate its 50th anniversary.

Now, Bild Expo returns for its second year, inviting creatives to connect across both skill levels and industries.


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The ASUS ROG Maximus Z890 Hero is dripping with features and an edgy, head-turning design, but for once the fault lays not with the board or manufacturer, but with the lack of attractive CPU options, although as usual this high-end ASUS board is still prohibitively expensive for most.

Just days after rumours suggesting AMD might be reconsidering or even cancelling the 8GB variant of their upcoming Radeon RX 9060 XT desktop graphics card, a new report refutes those claims. According to this new report, citing reputable sources close to AMD board partners, the 8GB RX 9060 XT is, in fact, still very much on schedule.

According to Benchlife (via VideoCardz), the initial rumour about the 8GB model's potential cancellation stemmed from the poor market and review reception of Nvidia's competing RTX 5060 Ti 8GB. As seen by various media outlets and independent reviewers, that card struggled with VRAM limitations in some modern titles.

Countering this, Benchlife's sources reportedly indicate that the 8GB RX 9060 XT variant is not only still planned, but production is already underway. However, while the variant itself isn't cancelled, the report does claim that the 8GB version of the RX 9060 XT may not get a traditional rollout to the wider DIY PC market and may end up being reserved for OEMs and system integrators.

KitGuru says: With games nowadays demanding more and more VRAM, we would like to see the industry push for more 12GB+ GPUs, particularly in the £200 to £400 market segment. 

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Evil Dead: The Game only just came out in 2022 but this week, the game mysteriously began disappearing from store fronts. At this point, the game is no longer available to purchase on Steam, PlayStation and Xbox. Now, publisher and developer, Saber Interactive, has spoken out. 

Saber Interactive did not comment on the game's removal earlier this week when fans first found the game missing from the PSN, Epic Games and Steam Stores. Now with the game's delisting completed, Saber has finally confirmed that yes, the game is going away.

Here is Saber Interactive's full statement on the matter (via VGC):

“We can confirm we’ve begun the process of removing the game from digital storefronts. Anyone who has purchased the game will still be able to play it as we plan to keep our servers online for everyone. We want to extend a sincere thank you to our community, to those who have been part of the game from the very beginning, and those who have recently joined us. We appreciate all of your support.”

Typically when a game is going to be delisted, developers will give fans a heads up, leaving the door open for last-minute purchases before a game disappears for good. Saber unfortunately did not take that approach here, keeping its licensing details secret until the very end.

KitGuru Says: The handling of this has been abysmal, but it wouldn't be the first time that Saber Interactive has failed to communicate with its audience effectively. 

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KitGuru was first introduced to the Lian Li Lancool 217 at CES this year and our first impressions were excellent. Happily the time has now come for a full review of this chassis which is landing at £110 here in the UK. Is it just another airflow-focused case in an already crowded market, or has Lian Li managed to deliver something special? We find out today.

Specification:

• Motherboard support: SSI-EEB, E-ATX up to 280mm wide, ATX, Micro-ATX, Mini-ITX.
• Power supply support: ATX, SFX-L, SFX.
• Expansion slots: 7.
• Included fans: 2x 170mm 1,550rpm front intake, 1x 140mm 1,800rpm rear exhaust, 2x 120mm 1,900rpm on PSU shroud.
• Fan mounts: 2x 170mm front, 3x 120mm/2x 140mm roof, 1x 120mm/140mm rear, 3x 120mm on PSU shroud.
• Radiator mounts: 360mm/280mm roof.
• 5.25-inch optical drive bays: None.
• Internal drive bays: 2x 3.5-inch, 3x 2.5-inch.
• Front I/O ports: 2x USB 3.0 Type-A, 1x USB 3.1 Type-C, audio.
• Dimensions: 503mm H x 482mm D x 238mm W.

Testing

To put this case through its cooling paces we will be using a test system consisting of an AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D processor, Radeon RX 9070 XT graphics card and an SSD. This system allows us to produce a substantial amount of heat and effectively test the Lian Li Lancool 217's cooling capabilities.

Test System:

• Processor: AMD Ryzen 9 9950X 3D
• CPU Cooler: Lian Li Hydroshift LCD 360 Fanless + 3x Uni Fan TL Wireless 120
• Motherboard: ASRock X870E Taichi
• Memory: 32GB G.Skill Trident Z5 Neo RGB DDR5-6000
• Graphics card: PowerColor Red Devil RX 9070 XT 16GB
• Power supply: Seasonic Focus GX-1000 Gold
• SSD: Crucial T700 M.2 NVMe
• OS: Windows 11

Cooling Performance Overview

The Lian Li Lancool 217 does a good job and our advice would be to run the fans low and slow to keep noise levels to a minimum. You certainly can turn them up and slightly help the cooling but the noise levels rapidly get unbearable.

Closing Thoughts

The Lancool 217 continues Lian Li's habit of getting pretty much everything correct while avoiding errors with a product that caters for a mass market at a very acceptable price. Clearly some PC builders would prefer glass on four sides to mesh, while others want stacks of ARGB lighting bling, and no doubt those people will be disappointed by the Lancool 217.

On the other hand we are confident a large swathe of the buying public wants a spacious case that is populated with high quality fans and which flows air with ease. The fact the UK price is lower than the US dollar price adds to our delight and makes it even easier for us to strongly recommend this case for your next PC build.

You can buy the Lian Li Lancool 217 for £109.99 from Scan (from May 5th) HERE.

Pros:

• Immaculate quality of components and white finish.
• Impressive emphasis on cable management and neatness.
• PWM and ARGB fan hub is included.
• Accessories include rails to swap the 170mm fans for 120mm or 140mm.
• Good air flow.
• Supports E-ATX and SSI-EEB motherboards.

Cons:

• Top panel can easily come loose when you move your PC
• Front panel IO is down low and awkward if your PC is on the floor.

KitGuru says: The Lian Li Lancool 217 is packed with goodness.

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Since seeing the trailer in December 2023, fans around the world have been eagerly awaiting the release date for GTA 6. Today, Rockstar finally made that announcement, pushing the game out of 2025 and landing on a May 2026 launch date. While this news is being celebrated around the industry, it has made some investors skittish. 

At the time of writing, since dropping the news that GTA 6 has been delayed, Take-Two shares have dropped by just shy of 7 percent. In a statement published on the Take-Two Investor Relations website, CEO, Strauss Zelnick, backed the decision to delay the game, adding that leadership is confident in Rockstar's ability to deliver a hit when GTA 6 does release next year.

“We support fully Rockstar Games taking additional time to realize their creative vision for Grand Theft Auto VI, which promises to bea groundbreaking, blockbuster entertainment experience that exceeds audience expectations. While we take the movement of our titles seriously and appreciate the vast and deep global anticipation for Grand Theft Auto VI, we remain steadfast in our commitment to excellence.”

While GTA 6 is not coming out this year, Take-Two still has a very strong line-up ahead for 2025, including the likes of Borderlands 4 and Mafia: The Old Country.

KitGuru Says: Some investors are going to be very upset with themselves when May 2026 rolls around, as GTA 6 projects to be the biggest video game launch in history. 

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It has been a while since Valve's new multiplayer game, Deadlock, made headlines. That changed this week thanks to the discovery of a secret new build of the game – one that looks to be much closer to a 1.0 launch build. 

When the masses learned about Valve's secret Deadlock alpha last summer, it didn't take long for Valve to open the floodgates, inviting hundreds of thousands of testers to try out the game. It turns out that there is a secret build not shared to all Deadlock alpha testers.

The new build was revealed by Deathy, a prominent Deadlock livestreamer who accidentally launched the wrong version of the game on Steam. The original livestream was deleted, as was the VOD version of the stream, but eagle-eyed gamers were quick to save screenshots.

The new build of Deadlock includes a much larger roster of playable characters, as well as redesigned versions of heroes already announced for the game. In general, it looks to be a much more polished version of the game, indicating that despite the public alpha, Valve has continued to work away on the game in secret.

With this new build now discovered, it seems that Valve will be making new announcements around Deadlock in the coming months.

KitGuru Says: Deadlock had its viral moment in 2024 but we still have no idea when the game will come out. With this new build of the game surfacing, it would seem that official announcements from Valve are now imminent. 

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G.Skill is bringing ultra high-speed and high-capacity DDR5 memory kits to AMD Ryzen based systems. The new G.Skill DDR5-8400 128GB kit is available starting this month, packing high-performance DDR5 ICs from SK-Hynix. 

The new DDR5-8400 128GB (2x 64GB) RAM kit was tested and validated on a system using an Asus ROG Crosshair X870E APEX motherboard, paired with an AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D CPU. This speed is achieved via the high-performance SK-Hynix ICs, allowing G.Skill to crank the speeds higher on larger capacity modules.

This latest overclock achievement showcases G.Skill's continued pursuit for high speeds. The company has continually raised the bar for high-speed RAM in the past and G.Skill has not slowed down at all during the DDR5 era.

Just recently, G.Skill memory was used to set the world record for DDR5 overclock speeds and with the annual OC World Cup taking place at Computex, we may see more world records broken in just a few weeks.

KitGuru Says: How fast is the RAM in your system? 

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The era of the Lian Li Lancool 216 is over. This year, Lian Li is introducing the Lancool 217, a direct successor featuring design and aesthetic tweaks to suit new PC builds. 

The new LANCOOL 217 is available in Dark Walnut or Light Beech colour options, with real wood accents a touch of warmth to the colour scheme. The chassis is designed with thermal performance in mind, with five pre-installed fans out of the box, including two unique 170mm fans in the front of the case, bringing in fresh air to cool all of your components.

You can find the full specs for the Lian Li LANCOOL 217 below:

Model	LANCOOL 217
Case Type	Tower Chassis
Dimensions	(D) 482 x (W) 238 x (H) 503mm
Color	Black / White
Material	Steel 4.0mm tempered glass Wood
Motherboard Support	SSI-EEB (max. 330mm wide) E-ATX (max. 280mm wide)/ ATX / Micro-ATX / Mini-ITX
Back Connect Motherboard	ATX / Micro-ATX
Expansion Slot	7
Storage	Behind MB Tray: 2 x 2.5″ SSD or 1 x 2.5” SSD(When using Back-connect Micro-ATX motherboard) 2 x Hard Drive Cage: Each cage support 1 x 3.5″ HDD + 1 x 2.5″ SSD + ( 1 x 3.5″ HDD or 1 x 2.5″ SSD) PSU Cover: 1 x 2.5” SSD
GPU Length Clearance	380mm(Max)
CPU Cooler Height Clearance	180mm (Max.)
PSU	Standard: ATX (Under 220mm) Rotated: ATX (Under 180mm)
Fan Support	Front: 170mm x 2 (pre-installed) or 140mm x 3 or 120mm x 3 Top: 120mm x 3 or 140mm x 2 Above PSU Shroud: 120mm x 3 (2 x pre-installed) Or Under PSU Shroud: 120mm x 2 Rear: 140mm x 1 (pre-installed) or 120mm x 1
Radiator Support	(Top) 360 / 280 / 240
I/O PORTS	USB 3.0 x 2 USB 3.2 Gen2x2 20G Type C x 1 Audio x 1 Power Button x 2
Dust Filters	Front x 1 Bottom x 1
Fan Hub	ARGB/FAN Hub with 6 x PWM Fan Headers and 4 x 5V ARGB Headers x 4

The Lian Li Lancool 217 will be available priced at $119.99 for the Dark Walnut version, or $124.99 for the Light Beech version. We have one in house at the KitGuru labs, so expect a review soon.

KitGuru Says: Are you planning a new PC build for 2025? Are you considering a Lian Li case? 

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Intel's latest generation of Arc graphics cards, codenamed Battlemage, might soon receive a new entry. The G31 GPU has been the subject of numerous rumours, with some suggesting that Intel had either abandoned or significantly changed its plans since late 2024. However, new information sourced from leaked shipping manifests contradicts those cancellation whispers.

According to the shipping manifest found by Haze, the hardware labelled ‘Battlemage G31' or ‘BGM-31' is still being transported between Intel labs. Specifically, shipments from late March were reportedly sent to Intel Vietnam, the facility previously responsible for producing Intel's Limited Edition (reference) Arc cards like the B580 and B570. This could hint that Intel is working on a new Limited Edition design for an upcoming Battlemage desktop GPU based on the G31 die.

Despite this apparent confirmation of ongoing development, the exact release timing for G31 remains unknown.

In addition to the BMG G31 GPU, there are rumours of an Arc GPU with 24GB of VRAM. It's unclear if this GPU is targeting gamers or professionals, but the sheer amount of VRAM suggests the latter.

KitGuru says: Do you think Intel will still launch a higher-end Battlemage GPU? If so, how would it compare with AMD and Nvidia graphics cards?

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