Leo and the team stopped by to visit Gamdias at Computex today, focusing on a range of cases, coolers, PSUs and even peripherals. There was certainly a lot on show but Leo has his eye on one particular case he'd like to review in the near future…

Timestamps:

• 00:00 Intro
• 00:10 Atlas series cases
• 02:38 a new memory brand!
• 03:08 More cases – Athena series
• 03:48 New Boreas air coolers
• 04:26 Peripheral sets
• 05:03 Thor and Helios PSUs
• 05:41 Chione AIOs
• 06:13 Closing with the Neso chassis
• 07:06 Signing off

At the top of our list we have the new Gamdias ATLAS P4 chassis. This is a mid-tower PC case with a bold fusion of designs that places the PSU at the front of the case and a fan layout that prioritises cooling for the GPU. Leo is particularly keen to get his hands on this one for review as it checks a lot of the right boxes for a new PC case, so stay tuned for more in the coming months.

Next up we have the Athena M4M, a compact PC case available in two styles, the M4M with dynamic RGB lighting on the front panel, or the M4M Wood, which adds a wood-finished I/O panel for a warm and natural touch. The front-mounted PSU layout works alongside a fully perforated mesh front panel to boost airflow directly to your system. Both versions support connector-hidden (BTF) motherboards and fit dual 360mm radiators on the top and bottom.

The ATLAS Gen 3 also makes an appearance, with both the Atlas P3 and Atlas M3M models. These cases stand out thanks to a three-sided column-less glass panel design, offering a seamless and unobstructed view of your build. Each case comes equipped with built-in ARGB PWM fans and a 6-port ARGB/PWM hub, ensuring efficient thermal performance and vivid lighting.

Onto power supplies, Gamdias has the THOR P2 series. These are fully modular power supply units available in 850W, 1000W and 1200W capacities. These units are all certified 80 Plus Gold, and meet the ATX 3.1 & PCIe Gen 5.1 standards. Users will find a rotatable AC inlet, offering 90° rotation for flexible chassis space layout.

In the peripherals section, Gamdias has showcased the new Hermes M90 gaming keyboard, which features Magnetic Switches rated for 100 million clicks, with Hall Effect design for the best combination of durability and precision. A Rapid Trigger function enables lightning-fast response and can be effective in FPS games that require lots of strafing.

KitGuru Says: The new Atlas cases look particularly interesting for those planning a new build this year. What do you all think of the Gamdias line-up at Computex this year?

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At Computex this week, Leo catches up with the team at Gigabyte to get the rundown on new Project Stealth motherboards and graphics cards, new laptops, OLED gaming monitors and more. 

Timestamps:

• 00:10 start
• 00:26 Project Stealth
• 01:31 Graphics Cards
• 02:30 Motherboards
• 03:44 Gaming Laptops
• 04:33 GiMate – Gigabyte AI
• 04:58 Cheaper Gaming laptops
• 05:44 Monitors
• 06:15 Gigabyte Prebuilt Gaming PC’s
• 07:07 AI Top Workstation
• 07:28 Ai Top Atom
• 07:56 RTX 5090 AI Box

Gigabyte's Project Stealth returns for another showing at Computex 2025. These new motherboards use the new BTF format, with motherboard power connectors on the back of the board. The end result is a stunningly clean PC build, with just one visible cable for the graphics card. However, Gigabyte is also cooking up solutions for that as well, with newly designed ‘Stealth' graphics cards with the power connector moved to the opposite side of the PCB, allowing for the cable to remain out of view behind the graphics card.

Speaking of graphics cards, Gigabyte was showing new RTX 5060 OC low profile GPUs at Computex, perfect for Small Form Factor / Mini-ITX gaming PCs. A more traditionally sized RTX 5060 Elite graphics card is also on the way.

On the laptop front, Gigabyte is showcasing new laptop models equipped with Intel Core Ultra HX-series CPUs, and RTX 5090 graphics. For a top-spec laptop like that, you are going to be looking at pricing in the region of £4,000 to £5,000. However, lower spec options will be considerably cheaper, particularly if you opt for a more mid-range GPU like the RTX 5060 or RTX 5070.

If you do opt for a cheaper laptop with a lower-end graphics card, you can always upgrade later. External GPU enclosures have been around for a while and Gigabyte offers them, including the new RTX 5090 AI Box, which can hook up to a laptop and instantly deliver desktop-grade GPU performance.

KitGuru Says: What do you think of Gigabyte's showing at Computex this year?

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Endorfy has upped its presence at Computex this year with a large booth and a vast array of new products. Leo gets a closer look at some of the new cases, headlined by the Fishtank 8000. 

Timestamps:

• 00:00 Intro
• 00:10 Arx series – Leo’s using one soon!
• 01:04 The Fishtank 8000 and Fishtank 6000
• 02:06 More cases
• 02:49 Endorfy’s peripherals and streaming gear
• 04:04 An array of coolers and fans
• 04:25 Endorfy’s PSUs
• 05:01 Signing off

One of the first things Endorfy announced for this year's Computex was a new white version of the popular Arx 700 ARGB case. This is a fan-favourite chassis in Endorfy's line-up and now it can appeal to more people thanks to the new colour option. We reviewed the black version of the Arx 700 case previously, so you can check that out for a more comprehensive deep dive. Leo will be getting the white version in for a new video soon as well.

Next up on our tour of the Endorfy booth is the new Fishtank 8000 and its smaller sibling, the Fishtank 6000. Yes, those product names are real. As the name suggests, the 8000 is a very large ‘fishtank' style chassis that delivers a full panoramic view of the internal system. The 6000 is a smaller model, which in turn means less liquid-cooling support, but also a cheaper price and you'll save space on or under the desk. Both versions support BTF motherboards, where your power connectors are hidden on the back of the board, allowing for fewer cables in the front of the case.

Endorfy also has a vast array of peripherals, including the new Thock V2 keyboards, available in four sizes both wired or wireless. Joining the line-up at Computex is the Celeris 1800 keyboard, first teased at CES earlier this year.

At the Computex booth, we also get a sneak peek at some upcoming wireless headphones from Endorfy, and the 2nd Generation Solum V2 microphone, aimed at the livestreaming crowd, or those who just want to sound really, really good in Discord calls.

To complement existing headsets, Endorfy has also created new headphone earpads in breathable fabric, leather and Cool Gel options. A line-up of Alt Grey themed peripherals are also on the way for those looking to transform their desk setup.

KitGuru Says: What did you think of Endorfy's new line-up for Computex? There was certainly a lot to see this year, and there is still more to come as several products were still in prototype form.

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Corsair always saves some announcements for Computex and this year is no different. At this year's event, Corsair is showcasing new case designs, new cooling hardware. peripherals and more. 

Timestamps:

• 00:00 Intro
• 00:10 Air 5400 case!
• 02:42 Frame 5000D
• 03:58 A 14i.5n touchscreen?
• 04:41 New Shift PSU with iCUE
• 05:25 Signing off

One of the first cases to draw Leo's attention at Corsair's private room was the Air 5400. You've heard of dual-chamber cases but this is a triple-chamber case, with ducted air intake to bring a major boost to GPU cooling. It also sports a dedicated 360mm radiator chamber, keeping the heat associated with CPU cooling out of the main chamber for improved thermals.

Next up is the new Frame 5000D which builds on the foundations of the FRAME 4000D. This is a high-airflow case with ample room for the most powerful graphics cards and custom liquid-cooling setups. The FRAME 5000D supports reverse connection motherboards and offers a wealth of customization options, thanks to its compatibility with the FRAME Modular Case System.

The Xeneon Edge is an interesting product. It is a small but wide 14-inch display intended to sit underneath your main monitor. It is a touchscreen, so it can be used for things like Elgato control, or to monitor system stats, or as a regular screen. It is on the expensive side though, with an expected price around $249. Nowadays, you can get a 27-inch QHD gaming monitor for around that kind of money.

Corsair does have something interesting on the power supply front too. The new RMx Shift PSU has extra ports on the side for iCUE Link, with a hub embedded in the PSU, removing the need to take up space with a dedicated hub.

On the cooling front, Corsair has announced the new RS-R ARGB 120mm PWM Reverse Fans Triple Pack. These are Corsair's daisy-chain fans, so they are good for creating a uniform look throughout the case and keeping visible cables to a minimum. At Computex, Corsair has also updated its line of NAUTILUS RS AIO coolers. Now these AIO CPU coolers include an LCD display on the block, in keeping with current industry trends.

For peripherals, Corsair announced the new MAKR 75, a barebones kit for enthusiasts looking to fully customise their keyboard. A new Corsair ONE a300 Metal Dark prebuilt PC is also on the way, packing dual 240mm radiators for cooling, along with a Ryzen 9000X3D CPU and an RTX 50 series graphics card.

KitGuru Says: What did you make of Corsair's Computex line-up this year? 

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Today at Computex, Leo spent some extra time at the Thermal Grizzly booth talking to R&D chief, Joe Robey. In this interview we learn about the manufacturing and creation of waterblocks straight from the source.

Joe moved over to Thermal Grizzly from EKWB and is now in charge of Thermal Grizzly's new rollout of liquid cooling gear. The DeltaMate line-up of liquid cooling gear spans multiple parts, but the initial rollout focuses on high-end RTX 5090 graphics cards and the latest Intel and AMD CPU sockets. The first block we see is for the Asus ROG RTX 5090 Astral, and Joe walks us through how the final product comes together.

Thermal Grizzly has adopted a multi-finish process for these blocks, with glass blasting for a satin finish across non-contact areas of the block, and more machining to smooth out the contact areas of the block and give them a shiny mirror finish. Everything is then nickel-plated. A clear window can be found to give you a view of the coolant running through the block. Thanks to the extremely high attention to detail, these blocks look particularly great with RGB lighting. Prospective buyers may want to consider a clear coolant, as the RGB lighting from the block will shine through and give you as many colour options as you could possibly want.

The whole process takes place at Thermal Grizzly's HQ in Germany. Between all of the rounds of machining and blasting, the blocks are carefully handled by operators wearing gloves to avoid leaving any marks, and are stored in a benzene bath. When it is time to get the blocks nickel-plated and ready for sale, they are vacuum sealed to avoid any contaminants. Overall, the process takes about a month from beginning to end.

KitGuru Says: Are you considering putting together your own custom liquid cooling loop this year?

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At Computex this week, Leo got an up close look at all the new products from Thermal Grizzly, including a new line-up of DeltaMate liquid-cooling components, and a new product designed in collaboration with der8auer. 

Timestamps:

• 00:10 Keyboards and Mice
• 00:24 DeltaMate Products
• 02:32 Wireview Pro Devices
• 03:36 TG Delidded CPU
• 04:16 Delid Die Mate / Heater / Fittings
• 05:04 Thermal Compounds
• 05:26 PhaseSheet / Kryosheet / Counductonaut
• 06:02 Minus Pad Series / TG Putty
• 07:00 TG Accessories
• 07:35 Der8ench Table

Thermal Grizzly is well known for its thermal paste, but the company is expanding into more areas of the DIY PC niche. One of the new product lines on the way is the DeltaMate, a visually cohesive range of water-cooling components. The product line will include components compatible with the latest high-end graphics cards and processors, starting with select RTX 5090 graphics cards and AMD AM5 and Intel LGA 1851 CPU sockets. The first products in this line include the DeltaMate GPU Block – ROG Astral RTX 5090, the DeltaMate CPU Block – MPII AM5, and a series of DeltaMate Fittings and Extenders for 16mm soft and hard tubing.

Also debuting is the der8enchtable, a modular, user-friendly benchtable featuring an integrated active PCB and D-RGB lighting. The active PCB includes numerous features that significantly simplify and accelerate PC hardware testing. It is designed to support air and AIO cooling solutions and is ideal for hardware testing. This is less aimed at the general consumer and more towards content creators, extreme overclockers, modders and other professionals. Like the name implies, the table is designed in collaboration with der8auer, as well as ElmorLabs.

Another new prototype on display is the second generation WireView Pro, an improved version of the tool for measuring the power consumption of graphics cards. The new version has been improved to detect common issues associated with the 12VHPWR power connector. One of its key features is per-pin current measurement across the 12VHPWR connector, which is essential to monitor imbalanced loading and an integrated fan to ensure adequate airflow around all of the connectors in any situation.

KitGuru Says: Are you thinking about putting together a custom liquid cooling loop this year?

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Today at Computex Leo checks in with Sharkoon to get a look at all of the latest peripherals and cases. The headline grabber? An actually affordable sit/stand motorised desk. 

Timestamps:

• 00:10 Keyboards and Mice
• 03:27 Sharkoon Desk
• 03:57 AK7 RGB Case
• 04:40 More Cases
• 05:24 Elite Shark CA400
• 06:25 AIO Coolers
• 07:16 PSU’S
• 07:44 MK7 Case

Sharkoon makes some of the most interesting mechanical keyboards available and plenty of them are on display here at Computex. That includes the Elite Shark KM300W, with the latest version being significantly lighter than the previous. This keyboard also uses Sharkoon's own switches, which can easily fit the custom keycaps of your choosing for those who like to really customise their keyboard.

On the mouse front, Sharkoon has the SGM25W, a new wireless mouse weighing just 60g. A small batch of a shiny-coat version is being made to test the market, but a matte version is also available. Leo was even more impressed with the SGM70W, which weighs about 40g and is “so light it feels like they forgot to put anything in the shell”.

And then we step back to Sharkoon's new desk. The frame and top are available separately, with the motorised legs and frame costing around €200 and the top piece costing around €100. Considering other gaming brands are charging north of £1000 for a setup like this, Sharkoon's offering strikes me as remarkably affordable.

On to cases, we have the new Sharkoon AK7 RGB, a follow-up to last year's AK6, with newly included mesh panels running around the bottom of the case. For someone looking for a quick and easy RGB setup, the AK7 RGB makes a lot of sense thanks to the four pre-installed ARGB fans. The AK7 RGB also supports BTF motherboards, so all of your motherboard power connectors can be hidden at the back of the case for a clean front view of your components.

The Elite Shark CA400 is another standout case here. We previously reviewed the CA300 case at around £170. The new CA400 has a number of changes and is significantly cheaper at around £120. The front panel has two large 160mm fans for air intake and smaller 120mm fans in the rear. The materials have been changed, so there is now very little aluminum, and the space on the right-side panel has increased so users can have an easier time fitting a cooler in there.

In the video Leo also goes over Sharkoon's new AIO coolers and PSUs, so there are a lot of options available for those looking to build a new PC, whether you need a case, cooling, power, a set of peripherals, or even a desk.

KitGuru Says: What did you think of Sharkoon's Computex line-up this year?

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Thermaltake always has a lot to show off at Computex and this year was no different. There are some insane sim rigs, crazy modded builds and a whole bunch of cases, coolers and fans. Leo has boots on the ground to guide us through it all. 

Timestamps:

• 00:00 Intro
• 00:10 Thermaltake’s INSANE sim rigs!
• 02:07 TT’s View cases
• 03:44 Meet the new AIOs
• 04:54 The MineCube 360!
• 05:37 Loads of fans
• 06:24 Thermaltake builds and mods!
• 08:54 Signing off

Few companies offer as many case colour options as Thermaltake, with a ton of shade options from ‘Lightyear Green' to ‘Butter Caramel', ‘Future Dusk' and even ‘Mint Strawberry'. Of course, if you do prefer a standard black or white colour-scheme, Thermaltake offers those as well. Some of the newest cases shown at Computex this year is a new array of View TG cases, which offer curved tempered glass panels for panoramic view of the internals. Thermaltake has also updated its TR series of compact cases, and a new screen accessory is now available, allowing users to modify their case with an interactive display on the side. The previous version of this accessory offered a much smaller screen, making it much less appealing. Leo approves of the new size.

Thermaltake has a whole range of third-generation TH-series AIO coolers here at Computex, but our eyes were quickly drawn to the MineCube 360. This cooler has a CPU block cover with four 3.95-inch displays surrounding it, complete with a magnetic quick-release function. It is certainly a sight to behold amongst a crowd of flat-display AIO coolers.

The Project Edge fans return at Computex, with displays mounted to the edges of the fans, which would make for an eye-popping setup when equipped with a 360mm radiator, and a case like the View TG.

If you are looking to put together a Racing Sim or a Flight Sim setup, then Thermaltake has you covered there as well. The G6 bundle delivers a complete sim racing setup with a direct-drive servo motor housed in an aluminum wheelbase, providing precise control and realistic force feedback. The bundle also includes a three-pedal set (accelerator, brake, and clutch) with adjustable mounting options for a customised and stable feel. You can add on a the GM5 3DOF Motion System to recreate real-world movements and sensations. For those who are more enthusiastic about flying rather than racing, Thermaltake has the GF500 Cockpit, which offers a lot of the same functionality, but is designed for flight sticks and thrusters, rather than wheels and pedals.

Throughout the booth, Thermaltake has also showcased a range of modded PC builds from various creators. This includes a massive build that doubles as a shrine to last year's video game, Black Myth Wukong.

KitGuru Says: What did you make of Thermaltake's showing at Computex this year? The MineCube 360 and Project Edge fans will certainly garner some attention. 

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AMD was saving quite a few announcements for Computex after all. At this year's event, the company revealed its latest gaming GPU, the Radeon RX 9060 XT, as well as the new Radeon AI PRO R9700 graphics card for professional workstations. Ryzen makes an appearance too, with AMD revealing the new Threadripper 9000 processors. 

Starting off with CPUs, the new Ryzen Threadripper 9000 series, codenamed ‘Shimada Peak', is launching in July. The new chips use the Zen 5 architecture, offering up to 96 cores and 192 threads.

In this table we break down the new Threadripper 9000 HEDT processors:

In this table we break down the specs for the Threadripper 9000 WX processors:

The Radeon RX 9060 XT is a new mid-range gaming graphics card packing 32 RDNA 4 Compute Units, 32 HW RT Accelerators and 64 HW AI Accelerators.

It consumes between 150W and 182W depending on the clock speed, speaking of, it can boost to over 3.1GHz. AMD has confirmed that both 8GB and 16GB versions of this graphics card will be available. Unfortunately, AMD did not give us pricing and availability info ahead of time, so check back later for an update on that.

The final graphics card introduced during today's keynote is the AMD Radeon AI PRO R9700. This card will be available starting in July and board partners like Sapphire, XFX, PowerColor, Gigabyte, ASRock, Asus and Yeston are lined up to release versions of it.

The new R9700 aims to provide 2X better AI performance compared to the previous generation Radeon PRO W7800. In one of the slides, we can see a massive performance improvement across a variety of large AI models. The card promises up to 96TFLOPS of peak half-precision performance, 32GB of GDDR6 memory, 128 AI Accelerators and a 300W TDP.

KitGuru Says: What do you think of AMD's new launches? Hopefully we'll learn a bit more about the launch plans for RX 9060 XT soon. 

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At Computex this week, Leo checks out the latest from G.Skill, who are showcasing a whole range of high-performance memory, and hosting the OC World Cup here in Taiwan. 

Timestamps:

• 00:10 Trident Z5 Neo X RGB
• 01:15 Royal Neo / Neo X RGB
• 01:33 NEO X fancy memory
• 01:48 Camm 2 Memory
• 02:08  Workstations
• 02:36 Fast System memory
• 03:30 1000 FPS Gaming PC
• 04:23 More systems
• 04:42 Modded PCs

At Computex this year, G.Skill is once again hosting the OC World Cup as well as a modding competition. Leo gets a good look at some of the modded PCs in the video above, including one system built to look like a giant mech, with Trident Z5 RGB memory modules acting as part of the mech's armour, with a liquid-cooled CPU at the centre. Another modded system is created to look like a mini bar, while another modded build features a holographic display with a dancing anime avatar. G.Skill will announce results for its modding contest and OC World Cup placements later in the week.

G.Skill is always improving its memory offerings but so far in the DDR5 generation, we've only had a few different heatsink designs, falling into the Trident Z5, Royal and Neo categories. This year, the company is adding some more colour to the mix, with new green and orange memory modules. G.Skill is also working on its first 10,000MT/s DDR5 memory kit, setting a new bar for ultra-fast consumer memory.

CAMM2 memory is also something that G.Skill is working on, alongside other vendors across the industry. We expect CAMM2 memory to head to the consumer market in 2026 and beyond, so it will be a while yet until any of us can get our hands on one.

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KitGuru Says: What do you think of G.Skill's Computex 2025 showing? 

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For our first stop of the week at Computex, Leo heads to the MSI booth to take a closer look at new OLED monitors, new motherboards, coolers and graphics cards. 

Timestamps:

• 00:10 Motherboards and accessories
• 01:41 Monitors
• 02:43 MEG Vision X (V2)
• 03:05 MEG Core Liquid E13-360
• 03:41 MEG X870E ACE
• 03:57 MEG PC Build
• 04:49 AMD Mini ITX Motherboards
• 05:29 MAG A1000GL
• 05:50 MAG X870E Tomahawk WiFi PZ
• 06:09 MAG Pano 130R PZ / Vision Lite 12
• 06:42 Meeting up with GEARSEEKERS
• 08:00 Suprim Titanium Edition SOC
• 08:27 Cyclone Visual OC
• 08:55 Twin Frozr 2025
• 09:35 Graphics cards
• 10:25 MAG 271QR QD OLED X50

MSI is showcasing two new OLED monitors at Computex – the MPG 271QR QD-OLED X50 and the MAG 272QP QD-OLED X50. Both monitors use Samsung's 3rd-generation QD-OLED panels, which have scored very well in reviews. Both are 27-inch QHD monitors, with refresh rates up to 500Hz, low 0.03ms response times and DisplayHDR True Black and VESA ClearMR 21000 certifications.

In the motherboard segment, MSI is showcasing the MEG X870E Godlike, along with new AMD ITX motherboards, the MPG X870I Edge TI WIFI and MPG B850I Edge TI WIFi. These new Mini-ITX boards feature silver-white designs, premium cooling, PCIe Gen 5, Wi-Fi 7 (320MHz), and 5G LAN. For Intel Core Ultra 200 chips, there's the MPG B860I Edge TI WIFI, which has the same silver-white look, an 8-phase power architecture, a Lightning Gen 5 PCIe slot, two M.2 interfaces, and Wi-Fi 7 (320MHz) support.

On the systems front, MSI is showing off three new systems. For starters, we have the updated Polar Tempest Edition MSI Claw, powered by an Intel Lunar Lake CPU. For desktops, we have the MEG Vision X AI system, which stands out thanks to its massive HMI touchscreen interface on the front panel. MSI also has Cubi NUC PCs on the way, featuring Intel Core Ultra CPUs and CoPilot+ certification, so you know they are AI-capable.

For storage, MSI has both datacentre storage solutions and consumer-oriented SSDs. The Vortiq portfolio covers enterprise drives in U.2, E3.S, E1.S, and SATA 2.5 formats, offering up to 61TB of storage at 14.8GB/s read speeds. At Computex, MSI is also showing the new Spatium M571, a PCIe 5.0 M.2 SSD built with a Phison E28 controller, which is targeted at the gaming market.

On the gaming peripherals front, MSI is showcasing a new line-up of lightweight peripherals, including the Versa 500 and Versa 300 wireless mice, featuring magnetic scroll wheels and Hall-Effect technology. The Versa Pro version comes with extra reprogrammable buttons, and the Strike Pro keyboard is built to sit right alongside it.

For graphics cards, MSI is showing off its current Gaming, TRIO X and SUPRIM designs, alongside a new range of ‘Expert' graphics cards, which come with a very beefy blower-style cooler attached, intended for professional workstations.

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KitGuru Says: What do you make of MSI's line-up at Computex 2025? 

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At Computex this week, Leo checked in with Kingston to get a look at all of the new SSDs and memory modules hitting the market. One of the biggest surprises for us was the unveiling of the new Kingston Fury CAMM2 module, bringing memory to desktop PCs in a whole new format.

Timestamps:

• 00:10 Servers – the money room!
• 01:33 There’s a ROCKET
• 02:02 Consumer desktop SSDs and memory
• 03:09 The REALLY good stuff – CAMM2
• 04:08 Signing off

Upon entering the Kingston booth, we immediately get a look at a server rack, housing a stack of Kingston Server Premier DDR5 memory, and Kingston's Data Center-class SSDs.

Moving on to consumer-oriented tech, we have Kingston's new Fury Renegade G5 SSD. This is Kingston's latest PCIe 5.0 NVMe SSD, offering speeds of up to 14,800MB/s, putting it in the upper echelon of PCIe 5 SSDs in terms of speed. We reviewed this drive just recently, so you can find a whole bunch of benchmarks and performance metrics there.

Moving on to RAM, we have the Kingston Fury Beast DDR5 line-up, offering up to 6800MHz speeds and up to 128GB capacity. Kingston also has CUDIMM DDR5 memory on show, which Leo has used in Intel Arrow Lake-based systems before. These modules offer up to 8800MT/s speeds and utilise Infrared Sync technology to keep the RGB lighting uniform across all modules.

Finally, we get to the new Kingston Fury Beast CAMM2 memory module. This is a prototype based on the new CAMM2 standard, running on a prototype Aorus motherboard. These CAMM2 modules are capable of housing up to 128GB of memory. While we were anticipating CAMM2 memory to take over the laptop market, it seems that vendors are also working on desktop variations. Unfortunately, we don't know when CAMM2 devices will become available to the general public, but Leo reckons 2026 could be the year.

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KitGuru Says: What do you make of Kingston's Computex line-up this year?

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Prior to Computex, Nvidia invited members of the media to a briefing on upcoming announcements for gaming and AI. We've already gone over the RTX 5060 launch today, so now our attention turns towards Nvidia's latest AI software updates. 

The Nvidia AI PC software stack now covers over 750 games and applications, making use of RTX GPUs' accelerating hardware. For instance, TensorRT still provides best-in-class AI performance with gains of up to 2x compared to DirectML. TensorRT for RTX will be available to developers in June, offering an optimised inference backend for PCs running AI applications.

The new NIM for RTX container will further aid development efforts, with pre-packaged generative AI models, optimised for TensorRT. NIMs and AI blueprints will be available to download via Nvidia's own website, as well as through partners.

Project G-Assist also continues to grow. This is Nvidia's locally-run AI digital assistant for PCs. Through new plugins, users can now use G-Assist in conjunction with popular apps like Discord, Twitch and Spotify, as well as more professional apps like IFTTT, Gemini, SignalRGB and penRGB.

The tools for developers to build their own plugins are now publicly available, so we should see even more functionality added to G-Assist over time.

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KitGuru Says: As Leo noted during Nvidia's keynote presentation, the primary focus now is AI, with gaming starting to feel like a footnote in Nvidia's plans. With that said, some AI projects do intersect with gaming, like Project G-Assist. 

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CyberPowerUK is introducing a new line-up of Mini Gaming PCs this week. The new MNML range is perfect for those looking to save on space, with small but powerful gaming PCs for the living room, bedroom or dorm room. 

The CyberPowerUK MNML PC range includes three models, the Ion Elite SFF PC, the Ion Pro SFF PC and the highest-end option, the Sigil Elite SFF PC. CPU options range from a 14th Gen Intel Core i5 at the entry level, all the way up to a Ryzen 7 9800X3D at the top-end.

Here are the specs for each system-

Ion Pro SFF Mini Gaming PC (£1359):

• CPU: Intel Core i5-14400F
• GPU: MSI GeForce RTX 4060
• RAM: 32GB DDR5 5200MHz
• Motherboard: MSI MPG B760i EDGE WiFi ITX
• Storage: 2TB WD SN580 PCIe 4 SSD
• Chassis: Fractal Design Terra ITX

Ion Elite SFF Mini Gaming PC (£1533):

• CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 7700
• GPU: GeForce RTX 5060 Ti
• RAM: 32GB DDR5 5200MHz
• Motherboard: MSI MPG B650i EDGE WiFi ITX
• Storage: WD SN580 2TB PCIe 4 NVMe SSD
• Chassis: Fractal Design Ridge ITX

Sigil Elite SFF Mini Gaming PC (£2068):

• CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D
• GPU: GeForce RTX 5070
• RAM: 32GB DDR5 5200MHz
• Motherboard: MSI MPG B650i EDGE WiFi ITX
• Storage: WD SN580 2TB PCIe 4 NVMe SSD
• Chassis: Fractal Design Mood ITX

Those specs aren't final, if you have the budget for it, you can swap out most components for a build that fits your needs. You can find CyberPowerUK's new MNML range of mini gaming PCs, HERE.

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KitGuru Says: Are you in the market for a gaming PC? Are you thinking of going with a compact, small form factor build over a traditional desktop? 

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At Computex this week, Intel is showcasing two new graphics cards – the Intel Arc Pro B50 and Arc Pro B60, designed for professional workstations, rather than gaming PCs. Intel is also furthering its push in AI with the new Gaudi 3 accelerator and the new Intel AI Assistant Builder.

Starting off with new graphics cards, Intel has expanded its Arc Pro graphics card line-up with the new B50 and B60 GPUs. These are the latest GPUs based on Inte's Arc Battlemage architecture, as well as Intel Xe Matrix Extensions (XMX) AI cores and Ray Tracing units to accelerate intensive visual and AI workloads.

The GPUs are optimised for architecture, engineering, construction and inference workstations, offering stability and performance through a wide range of independent software vendor (ISV) certifications and optimized software. The Intel Arc Pro B-Series GPUs are compatible with consumer and pro drivers on Windows. On Linux, the GPUs support a containerized software stack to simplify AI deployments, and will be progressively upgraded with features and optimisations.

The Intel Arc Pro B60 GPU will be sampling from add-in board partners including ASRock, Gunnir, Lanner, Maxsun, Onix, Senao and Sparkle starting in June 2025. The Intel Arc Pro B50 GPU will be available from Intel-authorized resellers starting in July 2025.

Moving more into the topic of AI, Intel has launched the Gaudi 3 AI accelerator. These PCIe cards support scalable AI inferencing within existing data center environments. Customers can expect Gaudi 3 to provide a use when running AI models like Llama, and Maverick. These PCIe cards will be available starting in the second half of this year. The rack-scale version supports up to 64 accelerators per rack and offers up to 8.2TB of high-bandwidth memory. The racks are designed with liquid cooling in mind too for those seeking the highest performance possible.

The final thing on Intel's Computex list is the AI Assistant Builder. This lightweight, open source software framework is now available, allowing developers to create custom AI assistants that run locally. The public beta release is now available through GitHub, and systems from the likes of Acer and Asus will be demonstrating examples at Computex.

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KitGuru Says: Unfortunately the rumoured high-end ‘Battlemage' gaming GPU was a no show here. However, Battlemage is expanding in other areas as Intel looks to take a larger piece of the AI enterprise market.

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Computex 2025 is now underway and we are beginning the week with Nvidia's keynote. Nvidia CEO, Jensen Huang, is hosting once again and Leo has come away with the impression that Nvidia just doesn't care about gamers anymore.

While Nvidia did give a few gaming-related updates to members of the media prior to the event, Jensen's actual keynote was entirely focused on AI, outside of a quick mention of the RTX 5060 desktop graphics card and RTX 5060 for laptops, both of which are available starting today.

Nvidia is now described as an AI infrastructure company, pushing the acceleration and adoption of this technology. However, Nvidia is also exploring Quantum Computing, which could open up a whole new avenue for Nvidia's massive supercomputers.

The keynote closed out with talk of Nvidia's new headquarters being built in Taiwan, codenamed ‘Constellation'. In all, the keynote gives the impression that the future for Nvidia will clearly be AI focused, and gaming is becoming more of a footnote in the company's plans.

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KitGuru Says: Did any of you tune into Nvidia's Computex keynote? Do you think we'll eventually see Nvidia drop ‘gaming' from its portfolio and entirely focus on enterprise and B2B sales?

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Ahead of Computex opening its doors, Nvidia is making a number of announcements today. For starters, the RTX 5060 is available starting today, in both desktop graphics card and laptop GPU form.

The RTX 5060 is available now starting today. Laptops equipped with the RTX 5060 will be available starting at $1099, meanwhile the desktop graphics card will have prices starting at $299. As a reminder, here are the RTX 5060 GPU specs:

GPU	RTX 3060	RTX 4060	RTX 5060	RTX 5060 Ti
Shader Cores	Ampere SM 13 TFLOPS	Ada SM 15 TFLOPS	Blackwell SM 19 TFLOPS	Blackwell SM 24 TFLOPS
Tensor Cores	3rd Gen FP16 102 AI TOPS	4th Gen FP8/FP16 242 AI TOPS	5th Gen FP4/FP8/FP16 614 AI TOPS	5th Gen FP4/FP8/FP16 759 AI TOPS
RT Cores	2nd Gen 25 TFLOPS	3rd Gen 35 TFLOPS	4th Gen 58 TFLOPS	4th Gen 72 TFLOPS
Memory Subsystem	12GB GDDR6	8GB GDDR6	8GB GDDR7	8GB / 16GB GDDR7
Launch Pricing	$329	$299	$299	$379 (8GB) / $429 (16GB)

According to Nvidia, the RTX 5060 will be capable of running many AAA games at max settings, with over 100 frames per second frame rates. You can see the results for each game in the slides above, but make note of the small print, which shows that testing is done at 1080p, with DLSS Quality and the maximum Frame Generation level supported.

Another slide also shows some of the first RTX 5060 laptops we'll be seeing, from OEMs like Acer, Alienware / Dell, Asus, Gigabyte, HP, Lenovo, MSI and Razer.

As part of Nvidia's list of gaming announcements for Computex 2025, we get a preview of DOOM: The Dark Age's upcoming Path Tracing update. The game already has ray-tracing effects, but Path Tracing will ensure rays interact with the entire scene, as you can see in the comparison images above.

The Path Tracing update for DOOM: The Dark Ages will be available in June.

With DOOM: The Dark Ages being out now with DLSS 4 support, it is time to look towards the coming months. Today, Nvidia has confirmed 10 more titles launching with or updating to DLSS 4 this year, including:

• Crimson Desert
• F1 25
• FBC: Firebreak
• InZoi
• Light of Motiram
• Mindseye
• Portal with RTX
• Roadcraft
• Splitgate 2
• Wuchang Fallen Feathers

Nvidia is also using this opportunity to remind us all that RTX Remix is now widely available. So far, over 150 RTX Remix mods have been released, and there are over 350 RTX Remix projects in development. One RTX Remix project getting updated soon is Portal RTX, which is being upgraded to include DLSS 4. The RTX Remix Mod Contest is also set to begin, offering modders an opportunity to win up to $50,000 worth of prizes.

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KitGuru Says: What do you think of the RTX 5060 so far? Are you considering picking one up? 

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Stellar Blade is heading to PC next month but the game has unfortunately found itself roped into a long-running controversy with Sony. With Stellar Blade now being listed on Steam, fans have quickly learned that the game is regionally blocked from being sold in over 170 countries. 

If you were following the Helldivers 2 launch in 2024, this will all sound very familiar. When Sony began enforcing PSN integration with its PC published games, Sony had to go back and remove the game from sale in over 170 countries, as PSN is not available in those territories. Since then, games like God of War, Horizon Zero Dawn and other PlayStation PC titles have also been blocked in those same countries. With PlayStation publishing Stellar Blade on PC, this game has also fallen subject to Sony's sales policy.

Fans were quick to denounce the game for this and developer, Shift Up, has confirmed it is in discussions with Sony about this. However, Arrowhead Studios did the same thing when this controversy hit Helldivers 2, and no changes came out of it.

Stellar Blade launches on PC on the 11th of June.

KitGuru Says: Unfortunately, Sony is unlikely to change its mind here, as it hasn't done so for any other game in the past year. 

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While Nintendo will be charging for Switch 2 upgrades for certain titles, like Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, some titles will be getting free updates for the Switch 2. This week, Nintendo detailed the first dozen titles to get free Switch 2 upgrades for those that own the original game on Switch 1. 

Every game on the list has been ‘optimised for the Nintendo Switch 2 display and high-resolution TVs' and a few select titles are adding HDR support too. Some games have also received frame rate upgrades.

Here is the full list:

• ARMS – Visual & frame rate upgrade, HDR support
• Big Brain Academy: Brain vs. Brain – expanded multiplayer, GameChat functionality
• Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker – Visual upgrade & HDR support, GameChat functionality
• Clubhouse Games: 51 Worldwide Classics – GameChat functionality, expanded multiplayer
• Game Builder Garage – Visual update & Joy-Con 2 mouse controls
• New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe – Visual update
• Pokémon Scarlet & Violet – Visual and Frame Rate upgrade
• Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury – Visual & Frame Rate upgrade, HDR support, GameChat functionality
• Super Mario Odyssey – Visual update, HDR support and expanded multiplayer + GameChat functionality
• The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom – Visual update and HDR support
• The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening – Visual update and HDR support

All 12 games will receive their Switch 2 updates on the 5th of June, the same day the Switch 2 becomes available to the public.

KitGuru Says: Are you planning on picking up a Switch 2 this year? 

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Last month, Nintendo removed mentions of the Switch 2's support for Variable Refresh Rate from its website. This was confusing, as previously Nintendo had confirmed that the console supports VRR. Now several weeks later, we finally have an explanation. 

In a statement given to Nintendo Life (via Eurogamer), Nintendo confirmed that VRR is supported on the Switch 2's mobile display. However, the console does not support VRR in docked mode.

“Nintendo Switch 2 supports VRR in handheld mode only. The incorrect information was initially published on the Nintendo Switch 2 website, and we apologise for the error”.

It is unclear if VRR will be enabled for docked mode later on but it is not something Switch 2 buyers should expect as part of the package.

The Nintendo Switch 2 launches on June 5th for £399.

KitGuru Says: Not having VRR in docked mode immediately puts the Switch 2 at a disadvantage for 120Hz games. At those higher refresh rates, frame rates tend to waver more frequently, which can in turn cause a lot of screen tearing. 

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While COD Mobile has been a huge success for Activision, Warzone Mobile did not take off after its launch last year. As a result, Warzone Mobile will soon shut down. 

Warzone Mobile was separate from COD Mobile, which already contains its own Battle Royale and Zombies modes. Considering that, it isn't entirely surprising to see that Warzone Mobile as a standalone game didn't really take off.

Warzone Mobile released on iOS and Android in March 2024, while COD Mobile has been out since 2019 and has only improved over time.

Activision confirmed on Friday that Warzone Mobile has “not met expectations with mobile-first players”. Starting today, the 18th of May, the game will no longer be available to download.

KitGuru Says: COD Mobile is just a better and more complete game. Warzone Mobile as a standalone game was already competing with a more established version of itself. 

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This week, Bungie found itself in hot water again after another instance of the studio stealing art. Bungie was quick to admit that stolen art did appear in the Marathon alpha build but the studio may have bigger problems on its hands. 

Paul Tassi, a well-known Destiny reporter, has heard that morale amongst Bungie employees is at an all-time low after this week's events. Development on Marathon has hit a roadblock, as Bungie and Sony legal teams now need to review all assets in the game to ensure any stolen art is removed and replaced.

Right now, it is unclear how long this review of assets will take, but there is some internal discussion of a delay. Marathon was planned to release in September but now with so much negativity surrounding the game, launching that early could be a mistake. However, there is also concern internally about what will happen to the studio if Marathon is not a success. There is a sense that this is a make or break moment for Bungie.

While Marathon did just recently have a publicly playable alpha, Bungie was unable to show any new gameplay during its dev stream this week, due to the stolen art fiasco. With that in mind, plans to even showcase more of the game are likely to be impacted.

If Marathon does flop, it is likely that Sony will begin to take full control of Bungie. Considering what has happened at the studio under current leadership, a change at the top might be for the best.

KitGuru Says: Did you play the Marathon alpha at all? Are you looking forward to the game and would a delay impact that? 

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It has been several weeks since a US court ruled that Apple could no longer block developers from using third-party payment providers for in-app purchases. This move opened the door up for Fortnite to return to the iOS App Store. However, Apple is now finding seemingly new excuses to keep the game off the store 

Epic Games resubmitted Fortnite for the App Store on the 9th of May and by May 14th, Apple had still not approved the game. Now, Epic says that Apple has “blocked” Fortnite's return to the App Store:

Epic says that Fortnite on iOS “will be offline worldwide” until Apple unblocks the game. Apple has not publicly commented on the matter.

Fortnite had existed on the iOS App Store for years before Apple pulled the game due to an update that included a third-party payment method, circumventing Apple's rules that all apps use Apple Pay. Since then, courts around the world have ruled this practice as illegal, forcing Apple to allow developers to use third-party systems for in-app purchases. In some parts of the world, Apple has also been forced into allowing third-party stores and app sideloading.

KitGuru Says: I expect we'll get more news on this in the next week. Epic wants Fortnite back on iOS, so it is going to be pushing as much as it can. 

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Obsidian has been hard at work on Avowed updates since launching the game in February. Patch 1.4 just dropped and now, Obsidian has revealed its roadmap for future updates, which will be spread out over the year. 

The Spring update for Avowed is now live, bringing an Arachnophobia Safe mode setting to the game that removes spiders. Other highlights of this new update include mouse and keyboard support for Xbox, Fog of War improvements, an increase in gold and crafting materials available to the player and some tweaks to unique gear.

This summer, Avowed will get cooking and crafting improvements, new NPC abilities, new active and passive abilities, new unique gear and at long last, the ability to create your own custom map markers.

After that, Obsidian will begin cooking up the Fall update for Avowed, which will include New Game Plus, an in-game photo mode, new character creation presets and the ability to change your appearance mid-game.

KitGuru Says: I've finally begun playing Avowed in the past few weeks and I'm already thinking about additional playthroughs, but it sounds like New Game+ won't be available until much later in the year. At that point, I'll be in Outer Worlds 2 mode. 

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Bungie has come under fire for copying artwork in the past, but the latest allegation is alarmingly bigger. An artist has discovered that the design language they developed, and elements from a number of their own posters, are plastered all over Bungie's next major game, Marathon. 

The artist, Fern Hook, was made aware of their work being copied after Marathon became publicly playable for the first time. In a series of tweets, he shows screenshots of areas where Marathon uses art lifted from his series of posters. There are examples spread out all over the maps present in the Marathon alpha.

the Marathon alpha released recently and its environments are covered with assets lifted from poster designs i made in 2017.@Bungie @josephacross pic.twitter.com/0Csbo48Jgb

— N² (@4nt1r34l) May 15, 2025

Bungie has already confirmed that pieces of Hook's artwork were indeed present in the Marathon alpha. Bungie has reached out to Hook, likely to offer compensation.

We immediately investigated a concern regarding unauthorized use of artist decals in Marathon and confirmed that a former Bungie artist included these in a texture sheet that was ultimately used in-game.

— Marathon Team (@marathonteam.bungie.net) 16 May 2025 at 04:21

In its statement, Bungie also explained that the artist responsible for putting pieces of Hook's posters in the game is no longer employed at Bungie. However, that doesn't really account for the fact that so much of the game's design was seemingly informed by this artist's previous work.

In a separate case, Bungie is being sued for allegedly copying story elements for the original Destiny 2 Red War campaign. Bungie is unable to submit evidence to argue against the claim due to the Red War campaign being removed from Destiny 2.

KitGuru Says: This isn't the first time that Bungie has had to pay an artist after using their work. At a certain point, it starts to look like a pattern, and they keep getting caught, something that will be hugely concerning to Bungie's new owners at Sony. 

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KitGuru visited Acer HQ in Lugano earlier this year to get hands-on with the next generation of laptops for the Nitro, Predator, Aspire and Swift ranges. Today, we are able to share everything we learned and saw, with the new laptops being officially announced ahead of Computex. 

Unlike ultraportables, where weight and battery life dominate, Acer Predator systems prioritise power, thermal headroom and user control – key elements for running demanding games, heavy production workloads or AI-enhanced applications. Traditionally they will be designed around peak specifications, but the models we got hands-on with were fitted with RTX 5070 graphics – with a parting message that “The best is yet to come” – which naturally leads to speculation that more models will be introduced before the end of Q3 2025.

Both new models in Acer’s 2025 Predator AI refresh – the Helios Neo 14 AI and Triton 14 AI – bring with them significant upgrades, including Intel Core Ultra 9 processors and NVIDIA RTX 50-series GPUs. Shared core specifications include:

• Up to 32GB LPDDR5X memory
• Up to 2TB NVMe SSD storage, though only the Triton uses PCIe Gen 5
• Up to RTX 5070 Laptop GPU
• Support for Thunderbolt 4, Windows 11, AI-enhanced video and audio processing, and PredatorSense system tuning software

Both systems also include Acer’s PurifiedView 2.0 and PurifiedVoice 2.0, which use AI to optimise webcam and microphone performance. They each offer high-resolution WQXGA+ (2880×1800) displays with DCI-P3 100% coverage, and both feature high-speed wireless connectivity: Wi-Fi 6E on the Neo, and Wi-Fi 7 on the Triton. We’re not quite sure why the entire range would not have been fitted with WiFi-7, but in real world use-case scenarios – you’re unlikely to feel the difference.

So what is the difference between the Helios Neo 14 AI and the Triton 14 AI? Well, the Helios Neo 14 features a 14.5-inch 120Hz WQXGA+ display, combined with an Intel Core Ultra 9 285H processor. It uses LPDDR5X 6400MHz memory and offers up to 2TB PCIe Gen 4 SSD storage. The thermal solution includes 5th Gen AeroBlade 3D fans, Vortex Flow, vector heat pipes, and liquid metal grease, making this configuration ideal for high frame-rate gaming and sustained GPU workloads in a compact chassis.

The Predator Triton 14 AI is positioned more toward creators and premium users, the Triton 14 AI includes a 14.5-inch OLED touchscreen with Calman verification and a Core Ultra 9 288V processor with RTX graphics. Notably, it features much faster 8533MHz LPDDR5X memory and PCIe Gen 5 SSD support—a clear step up in bandwidth. It also introduces a 6-speaker array, per-key RGB lighting, haptic touchpad with pen input, graphene thermal interface, and a vapor chamber, indicating a stronger emphasis on content creation and premium thermals.

The Acer Aspire was originally introduced in the late 1990s. The latest refresh is built around Microsoft's Copilot+ PC initiative and looks to respond to a growing demand for accessible systems capable of supporting AI-assisted workflows and enhanced multitasking.

So what do these new models have in common? The new Aspire AI models – Aspire 14 AI, Aspire 16 AI (Snapdragon) and Aspire 16 AI (Intel) share a consistent foundation in both industrial design and technical specification. All three feature a slim aluminium chassis with a 180-degree hinge and offer battery life rated up to 22 hours. The displays support 16:10 aspect ratios, with optional touchscreen functionality.

On the specification side, each model supports up to 32GB of LPDDR5X memory and up to 1TB of PCIe Gen 4 SSD storage. AI functionality is a central feature across the range, with Copilot+ PC support, integrated Copilot and Cocreator tools and Acer’s own enhancements for voice and video, including PurifiedVoice and PurifiedView (both version 2.0). Other commonalities include IR cameras with privacy shutters, integrated security features, HDMI output (up to 8K), and microSD card readers. Connectivity standards are also high across the board, with Wi-Fi 6E or Wi-Fi 7, and Bluetooth 5.3 or newer.

It's not exactly the case that all of Ace's new laptop are available in black or white – with a choice of three CPUs – but it's close.

The Aspire 14 AI is the most compact model in the line-up, featuring a 14-inch OLED display (16:10 aspect ratio). It is powered by an AMD Ryzen AI processor and includes Wi-Fi 6E. The size and weight make it more suitable for users prioritising mobility.

Aspire 16 AI is built around Qualcomm's Snapdragon X platform with an 8-core CPU and a 45 TOPS NPU, this variant features a 16-inch display with a 120Hz refresh rate. It supports Wi-Fi 7 and is positioned as the model most aligned with extended battery life and native ARM optimisation for AI tasks.

Finally, the Intel based Aspire 16 AI uses a 16-inch form factor, incorporating an Intel Core Ultra 7 processor with Arc graphics. It includes a 2K OLED display, Thunderbolt 4 connectivity, and Bluetooth 5.4, suggesting a stronger emphasis on high-speed peripheral compatibility and enhanced display fidelity.

Since its inception, Acer’s Swift line has focused on delivering thin, lightweight laptops designed to balance usability, style, and efficiency. Positioned between entry-level consumer devices and high-spec productivity systems, Swift has historically targeted users who need strong day-to-day performance in a chassis that won’t weigh down a bag or briefcase.

When you’re in a shop, the difference between 1.1kg and 1.6kg can seem minute, but if you’re carrying it on your shoulder all day long – you start to notice the extra half a kilo.

For 2025, the Swift range evolves again with the introduction of the AI-enhanced Swift Go 16, Swift X 14, and Swift Edge 14. All three are part of the Copilot+ PC initiative with NPU acceleration for AI-assisted workflows and enhanced battery management. Despite their compact builds and modest positioning in the market, these systems incorporate a number of flagship-level features—particularly around display quality, AI capabilities, and connectivity.

What do the specifications have in common?  Well, all three models feature:

• Intel Core Ultra 9 processors with 48 TOPS AI compute capability
• Up to 32GB LPDDR5X memory and up to 2TB PCIe Gen 4 SSDs (1TB max on Swift Edge)
• Copilot+ PC features, including Microsoft Copilot and Acer's PurifiedVoice, PurifiedView, and User Sensing (all in version 2.0)
• OLED panels with at least 2K resolution and 100% DCI-P3 colour coverage
• VESA DisplayHDR 500, Eyesafe Certified 2.0, and facial recognition via IR webcams
• Wi-Fi 6E or 7, Bluetooth 5.3 or 5.4, and Thunderbolt 4 ports
• Slim chassis designs with 180° hinges, and all are EPEAT Gold certified

That leaves the key differences. Swift Go 16 AI is a larger-format device with a 16-inch OLED display (2K, 120Hz), this model aims to balance workspace, battery life, and overall flexibility. It includes an enhanced multi-control touchpad, HDMI 2.1, and a weight of around 1.5 kg – which is still competitive for its class.

Swift X 14 is the most performance-oriented of the three, the Swift X incorporates a 3K OLED panel, up to an RTX 5070 Laptop GPU (Studio validation), and stylus-supported haptic touchpad. It’s still relatively light at under 1.6 kg, and clearly targets creators or power users seeking a lightweight system with discrete graphics support.

Finally, the Swift Edge 14 AI (seen here in white) weighs in at less than 1kg – prioritising mobility while retaining most of the AI and display features seen across the range. It uses Corning Gorilla Matte Pro Glass for added durability and offers a 14-inch 2K OLED panel, making it one of the lightest OLED Copilot+ laptops in its class. If you’re considering ‘working on the go’, then it would be worth you checking this unit out in a local store – just to experience what a 1kg laptop feels like.

Microsoft’s insistence on a 40 TOPS minimum for Copilot+ PCs feels more like a marketing line than a meaningful performance threshold, especially when even ‘entry-level’ discrete GPUs like the RTX 5070 can deliver over 2,000 TOPS without breaking a sweat. The idea is that NPUs offer ultra-low power AI processing for tasks like live transcription or background blur – without waking the fans or hitting battery life too hard.

To make a judgement, we will need to see final ‘street pricing’ and to test them thoroughly but, on paper, Acer certainly seems to have a competitive line-up for 2025. Will be interesting to see just how much of a difference ‘local AI’ makes to ever day users. We will probably have a handle on that by this time next year.

KitGuru Says: We'll be seeing many more laptops over the next week, as Computex 2025 gets underway. Stay tuned for our daily updates and reporting straight from the event. 

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This week, we learned that the founder of one of PlayStation's newest multiplayer-focused game studios, Jade Raymond, had stepped down and left the company. As it turns out, there might be more to the story, with reports painting a worrying picture for Haven's first title, Fairgames. 

Originally announced in 2023 as ‘Fairgame$', the multiplayer title is set to offer co-op heists with quick action-packed matches and live service elements. The game was one of at least a dozen ‘live service' titles greenlit under Jim Ryan's tenure as head of PlayStation. After Ryan departed, Sony began cancelling many of these projects, but Fairgames was one of just a handful to survive. Now, Sony might actually be regretting that decision.

According to Bloomberg's Jason Schreier, external playtests for Fairgame$, now rebranded as ‘Fairgames', took place in recent weeks and there is now internal concern as to how well the game will be received. The game was also recently delayed from its planned 2025 launch to ‘Spring 2026', which now puts the title in competition with Grand Theft Auto 6.

Sony PlayStation has not yet made any announcements about Fairgames, nor has it publicly shown any gameplay. So far, the only real look we've had at the game is a CGI reveal trailer, released two years ago.

KitGuru Says: Concord failed to grasp an audience and as a result, the studio behind it was shut down. If Fairgames faces similar launch struggles, Haven Studios may have a short-lived history. 

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After leaving Google following the closure of the Stadia cloud gaming service, Jade Raymond set up a new studio. Quickly after coming up with plans for their first game, Haven Studios was acquired by Sony to join PlayStation Studios. Now, ahead of the release of that first game, Raymond has left the studio.

As reported by Bloomberg's Jason Schreier, Jade Raymond has left Haven Studios. Sony did not give much of a reason for the sudden departure, but the company said it remains committed to Haven Studios and their first game, titled ‘Fairgames'.

“Jade Raymond has been an incredible partner and visionary force in founding Haven Studios. We are deeply grateful for her leadership and contributions, and we wish her all the best in her next chapter.”

While an exact reason for the departure is not given, the report does note that this came several weeks after a playtest of Fairgames. It is rumoured that this playtest did not go very well, creating some concern for this game's ability to succeed.

KitGuru Says: Given this news, we'll no doubt be hearing more about Fairgames in the months ahead, as external playtests tend to result in leaks. 

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Antec had revealed its latest AIO liquid cooler, the Vortex View. One look at it quickly makes the name clear, as it features a massive, rotatable 5-inch display mounted onto the CPU block.

The Votex View AIO cooler stands out with its 360° rotatable 5-inch IPS display. Whether mounted vertically or horizontally, the display can be adjusted seamlessly to fit the setup. Behind the display is an integrated addressable RGB backglow, designed to subtly illuminate surrounding components and fully controllable through the iUnity software platform.

Speaking of the iUnity software, Antec has rebuilt it from the ground up for expanded functionality and smoother system integration. This includes things like fan and pump curve control, multi-device sync and more.

The Antec Vortex View will be demoed at Computex, so we should learn more about the launch window and intended price then. We'll be attending Computex once again this year, so stay tuned for video updates from Leo.

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KitGuru Says: Would you like a large CPU display like this, or do you prefer smaller displays integrated into the block?

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This week came with the unfortunate news that Kingdom Hearts: Missing Link was cancelled. However, Square Enix is keen to show progress on Kingdom Hearts 4, which is still deep into development.

In an update shared today, Square Enix revealed a set of new screenshots for Kingdom Hearts 4, giving fans a new look at both cinematic scenes and gameplay:

To our Kingdom Hearts community,

We’re currently working hard on Kingdom Hearts IV and will continue pouring ourselves into the game’s development. We’re dedicated to making this an experience that lives up to your expectations! [1/2] pic.twitter.com/4lbg6l2ErZ

— KINGDOM HEARTS (@KINGDOMHEARTS) May 15, 2025

The screenshots were accompanied by the following statement: “We’re currently working hard on Kingdom Hearts IV and will continue pouring ourselves into the game’s development. We’re dedicated to making this an experience that lives up to your expectations.”

“We’ve seen how excited you are, and we are truly grateful from the bottom of our hearts. We are equally excited and can’t wait to share more about Kingdom Hearts IV when the time is right. Until then, we appreciate your patience.”

There is no release date for Kingdom Hearts 4, but it is expected to release before the next mainline Final Fantasy game (Final Fantasy 17).

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KitGuru Says: It has been around four years since Kingdom Hearts 4 was announced. It seems we are no closer to a release date yet, but I'm expecting that to change in 2026.

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Fans are eager to get more information about Persona 6, or official information on the rumoured Persona 4 remake. However, Atlus has other plans for the time being. A new Persona 5 spin-off is on the way – Persona 5: The Phantom X. 

Persona 5: The Phantom X is set to release for mobile devices and PC, skipping consoles. The game is set in the same universe as Persona 5 but features a new cast of characters.

As far as gameplay goes, it is pretty faithful to the traditional Persona experience with a mix of social scenes and exploring dungeons. Battles are turn-based, just as they are in the mainline Persona games.

Later this year, Atlus is rumoured to be announcing a remake of Persona 4, following a similar formula to Persona 3: Reload. Persona 6 is also said to be in the works, but it isn't expected to release this year.

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KitGuru Says: As this is a mobile game, a lot of the enjoyment will hinge on the game's reliance on microtransactions. 

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The classic Stalker games are making a return to the spotlight. GSC Game World launched the long-awaited sequel, Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl last year. Now for 2025, the studio is releasing ‘Enhanced Edition' versions of the original trilogy of games. 

Stalker: Legends of the Zone Trilogy Enhanced Edition is a package that includes Stalker: Shadow of Chornobyl, Stalker: Clear Sky and Stalker: Call of Prypiat. The re-release will include visual upgrades like enhanced lighting and shadows, updated textures, improved models for NPCs, weapons and environments, as well as smaller tweaks like increased field of view.

The Enhanced Editions will be made available on modern consoles for the very first time too. This trilogy of games originally released between 2006 and 2009 and were PC exclusive. Classic versions of the game came to Xbox One, Nintendo Switch and PS4 last year.

Now, anyone who owns the classic edition games will get the Enhanced Edition upgrade for free across PC and consoles. Xbox Series X/S and PS5 owners will also benefit from new performance options, such as 4K/30FPS or 4K/60FPS with upscaling.

Stalker: Legends of the Zone Trilogy Enhanced Edition will be available starting on the 20th of May.

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KitGuru Says: If you've never played the original games, then now is a great time to clear some time and give them a download. 

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