Cases, Cooling & PSU

Back in the early 1990s, the idea of a gaming PC wasn't really a thing; you had a PC that could run games built for MS-DOS or early versions of Windows. And for those with 486 processors, some PCs had a Turbo button that pushed clock speeds from 33 MHz to 66 MHz. Which, naturally, came in handy for playing games while doubling as a primitive form of overclocking.

And as these machines weren't built for gaming but for offices, schools, and home studies, PCs were mostly beige, fully enclosed towers. Although we're now in the era of tempered glass panels, RGB fans, and panoramic views of internal components, there's a certain retro-inspired nostalgic charm to a classic beige PC from the 1990s, and it's this ideal that has inspired the look of SilverStone's new FLP03 Micro-ATX case.

This compact case looks like something from the era of Wolfenstein 3D, and it even features a front panel with a working lock (yeah, locking your PC with a key was a thing), red power switch, and Turbo button. Here, the Turbo button simply activates all PWM fans at full speed, so it's more of a novelty than anything else. Which extends to the fake floppy disk panel on the front 5.25" expansion bays for that authentic retro look.

MONTECH launched its new TG3 chassis, an ATX case that delivers premium aesthetics like panoramic views and lighting, but at an affordable entry-level price point. This makes it a potentially great option for those looking to build an efficient PC gaming rig that doesn't break the bank, while still leaving room to grow.

Impressively, the MONTECH TG3 case, available in Black or White, features a tiered, dual-chamber layout that minimizes cable clutter and highlights your components. It also comes pre-installed with a unibody MONTECH GF360 U REV side intake fan and a GF120 U rear exhaust fan for powerful, ready-to-go cooling right out of the box. The single frame design of the GF360 U REV also simplifies cable management with a single connection point.

Naturally, the fans are ARGB-ready, but one of the cooler, subtler touches in the design is the LED strip running along the PSU shroud, which keeps the power supply out of view of the transparent front and side panels. There's also support for additional cooling, with enough room for 9 fans, including mounting a 360mm radiator on top.

NZXT showcased a selection of new product offerings at Computex 2026, and launching alongside new cases are two types of RGB fans.

At the NZXT suite in Taipei, Taiwan, the company showcased its new products and explained that it is moving forward with a new design language. The RGB fans will be available in a range of sizes, including the F120 RGB, F140 RGB, F360 RGB, and F420 RGB, with Reverse options for the F360 RGB and F420 RGB. Additionally, the Ultra RGB fan series was on display, and those will be available in a selection of sizes, including F120U, F140U, F360U, and F420U.

NZXT explained that its new fans feature a fluid dynamic bearing and multi-zone lighting, paired with NZXT's software that enables users to individually change the color of specific LED zones. NZXT showed me its software while at the suite, and the level of customization available to users was quite impressive. As for cases, NZXT showcased the H6, a new case featuring a beautiful glass wraparound design paired with slick NZXT branding near the rear.

ID Cooling showcased a long line of new products at Computex 2026, with many of the new cases falling within the aesthetically pleasing design language seen across a few of ID Cooling's product categories.

For example, the Flow 500 Wood White features an eye-catching wooden front panel that adds a level of sophistication and premium feel to the chassis. ID Cooling explained how the new case is paired with the company's latest fans. Additionally, the Flow 500 series is available in both wood and non-wood options, features a high-speed front USB-C port, supports a 360mm radiator, and has a detachable front grill.

To go with this wooden design aesthetic, ID Cooling debuted the DX360 Wood, which features wooden accents on the waterblock. ID Cooling also has wooden fans to match the waterblock, enabling a user to really lean into the wooden design flair in their new build. These wood-infused products really showcase a nice blend of natural materials within modern tech products, and I can imagine will be quite popular if their prices are competitive.

Formula V Line made its debut at Computex 2026, and to celebrate its entry into the PC hardware space, it showcased some interesting cases and particularly visually appealing cooling solutions.

What immediately caught my eye at the Formula V Line booth was the beautifully designed Ice Nova Pro 3, a new dual-tower air cooler featuring six heatpipes, two 120mm fans, and color options such as black, white, and gold. While the design is generally quite nice, I was particularly impressed with the "gold" variant, which looks much closer to brass than it does gold in person. I love the color of this unit, and I can see modders using the cooler as the foundation for an entire brass-themed, retro, perhaps even steampunk build.

Next is the Crystal U7, a new case from Formula V Line that supports ATX, MATX, and ITX. Additionally, the Crystal U7 features 1x USB-C port, 2x USB 3.0 ports, and 1x headphone jack. As for other connectivity options, the Crystal U7 supports 2x 3.5 "HDDs or 2x 2.5" SSDs. Cooling: Formula V Line has equipped the Crystal U7 with multiple fan mounting locations, enabling users to customize the U7 to their preferred cooling setup.

Computex 2026 has officially wrapped up, and amongst the thousands of new PC hardware we saw on the showroom floor, SAMA unveiled a selection of items that may be worth adding to your shortlist for potential PC upgrades.

Kicking things off, we have the S70, a particularly eye-catching case with its curved glass design that enables easy viewing of your juicy components within. Additionally, the S70 comes with BTF support for super minimalist design pursuits, along with a 60W GaN USB-C charger. SAMA informed me that the S70 comes with a bottom-mounted dust filter, paired with a really subtle, diffused, ambient floating light that projects onto the surface below the S70.

Next is the Q40 AIO liquid cooler, which has a particularly interesting design as the blades located around the CPU block infinitely rotate 360 degrees in an outer ring. There is also ARGB lighting, along with a thick 20mm integrated radiator. SAMA has the same thick radiator on its more premium model called the Q80, which differentiates itself with its dual swappable screens and large interactive 4-inch IPS display. The secondary pump-head display is included within the box, along with freeze thermal paste.

XERON made its debut at Computex 2026 and unveiled a new line of intriguing PC cases, power supplies, coolers, and accessories.

XERON gave us a tour of their booth,, and the first product that stood out amongst the rest was the S Lab series, which features a large S-shaped, lightweight suspension design, along with an integrated sheet-metal frame that adds more aesthetic flair and leans more into the "Art Gallery" design language.

The case arrives in both black and white, with glass panels on both the front and side panels. With all this glass, XERON has equipped an innovative unobstructed air intake channel for the CPU, GPU, and PSU, and the top of the case features a removable mesh dust filter. On the front of the case are 2x USB-A ports, 1x USB-C port, and a 3.5mm headphone jack.

Though primarily known for its highly regarded air coolers, Noctua is branching out into other areas, including mice and liquid cooling. At Computex 2026, the company demonstrated its NL-LC1 AIO coolers. Though they've been shown before during the development phase, the coolers are finally ready for prime time, with a release set for later in June.

The NL-LC1 will be available in 420mm, 360mm and 240mm form factors. Its pump is based on the Asetek G8 V2 platform, though Noctua is incorporating tweaks to reduce noise levels. It includes 3-layer soundproofing and a tuned mass damper to reduce vibrations. Depending on the model, the radiator comes with up to three of Noctua's NF-A14x25 G2 or NF-A12x25 fans. These are Noctua's flagship fans.

The pump head can be fitted with an auxiliary 80mm fan, which comes in handy for cooling around the socket area, such as VRM or M.2 heatsinks.

If you are in the market for a new case and GPU cooling is one of your biggest concerns, HAVN has the perfect case for you, as it's designed specifically around that - making sure your GPU maintains a healthy temperature so it's able to pump out as many consistent frames as possible.

At the Pro Gamers Group booth at Computex 2026, I was given a tour of HAVN's latest case offerings, and the BF 360 Flow undoubtedly caught my eye for its GPU-focused design. For example, the BF 360 comes equipped with an air-guide ramp for increased GPU cooling, which channels front intake air toward the graphics card.

According to HAVN's internal tests, this design reduces the GPU's average temperature by approximately 5°C, depending on the GPU. Additionally, there is the Universal VGPU Kit with liquid cooling, a vertical GPU mounting bracket designed to be paired with an AIO cooler or a custom water loop.

GAMDIAS has showcased a bunch of new PC cases, PSUs, and cooling solutions at Computex 2026, and after touring the show floor, there were a few standout products worth taking a look at.

At the top of that list is the ATLAS P6 CG, which features a beautiful three-sided columnless curved tempered panel. The case also comes with a dedicated action figure display stage, ideal for displaying figurines or any other relatively small object that an owner has chosen to personalize their build.

The ATLAS P6 CG comes equipped with four built-in 120mm NOTUS M1 ARGB fans, which are easily viewed due to the case's lack of columns that would typically obscure views of the internal components. Other features include support for BTF or back-connect motherboards for those who want a minimalistic style build. ATLAS P6 CG was spotted in black-and-white color variants, with the white variant looking particularly stylish.

With HAVN delivering its first stylish, innovative cases that offer excellent thermal performance, it makes sense that the company would set its sights on building a PSU. Of course, designing, engineering, and testing a new power supply is a lot different than a chassis, so it's a good thing that the HAVN team includes several PSU veterans who know all about power efficiency, what capacitors to choose, and how best to keep overall noise down when you're powering a high-end GPU like the GeForce RTX 5080 or RTX 5090.

Even so, the company needed to establish new relationships and partnerships to secure components, and at Computex 2026, it showcased what appeared to be near-final versions of its first power supplies, the XR 1200W and XR 1000W Platinum. Yes, for its first foray into the PSU market, these are premium models designed for enthusiasts, and based on the company's internal testing, it expects gamers and enthusiasts will be impressed with the results. And of course, these new PSUs share the same stylish design language as HAVN's impressive cases.

When it comes to noise, thanks to the company's established cooling expertise and its decision to use premium components like 100% Japanese 105-degree capacitors paired with HAVN H Series fans, the XR 1200W and XR 1000W PSUs have both received a Cybenetics A++ noise rating, meaning under 15 dBA. Basically, they're silent.

HAVN, a relatively new hardware company out of Europe, made a splash a couple of years ago when it debuted its first case, the HAVN HS 420. Cut to Computex 2026, and the company is back with its smaller and more compact mid-tower follow-up, the HAVN HS 360 VGPU. Like its bigger sibling, it's a stylish panoramic case designed for a vertical GPU orientation, but this time it's 19.4% smaller and 29.5% lighter thanks to its new UniSheet panoramic glass, which is thinner and stronger.

In fact, with the new refined glass, HAVN achieved a 31.8% tighter bend for front- and side-panel coverage, making it one of the tightest bends on a panoramic case currently on the market. For HAVN, going smaller was based on direct feedback from the PC gaming community, but the HAVN HS 360 VGPU doesn't sacrifice cooling or airflow to achieve its smaller physical footprint.

You've still got room for up to 11 x 120mm fans, with the company refining the rear fan installation and the bottom intake angled plate for easier DIY access and installation. Plus, it now supports BTF or back-connect motherboards. In many ways, it feels like the HAVN HS 420 Version 2.0, and it includes a couple of innovative features that the company claims reduce GPU temperatures by up to 4 degrees Celsius during gaming.

Ocypus, an up-and-comer to the CPU cooling game, has unveiled a selection of new cases and cooling solutions at Computex 2026.

First up is the Ocypus Delta L36 Elite ARGB Digital, a cooling solution Ocypus is aiming at the mainstream who are after ARGB lighting and a built-in temperature readout, but not a full LCD screen. Additionally, the dot-matrix display means this model will be cheaper than other AIOs that come equipped with an LCD display. Next is the Ocypus Omega L36 ENG Limited, which I saw last year when it was in its prototype phase, but Ocypus has informed me that this model is now ready to come to market sometime later this year.

The Ocypus Omega L36 ENG Limited features 310W TDP support and a pump/display that physically lifts and deploys side ducting as CPU load increases. The idea is that extra airflow will be moved around the CPU socket area when it's lifted. This feature is particularly notable as not many AIOs come with the capacity to cool nearby motherboard components, such as VRMs. Additionally, the display equipped to the Omega L36 can be customized to a user's preference, such as the inclusion of custom GIFs, images, MP4 files, lighting, etc.

Levelplay, a relatively new company in the PC industry, has showcased a bunch of new offerings at Computex 2026, and one product that stood out for all the right reasons is the Newtro series.

Levelplay took me through each of their new products, including the Mag Fan Kit, a patented magnetic fan installation system that uses a magnetic mounting plate to replace traditional screws. Additionally, Levelplay ran me through the Edge 360, a 4.4" LCD display equipped with a 360mm AIO liquid cooler.

The display is customizable and intended to show hardware statistics, but users can play custom GIFs or simply add a personalized theme to their system. Notably, Levelplay informed me that since they have chosen an LCD display, the entire product will be considerably cheaper than similar AIO's equipped with customizable displays.

Renowned for precise engineering, sleek designs, and thermal performance, be quiet!'s cases have continued to impress over the years, and at Computex 2026, we got the chance to check out its next-gen flagship Pure Base 803 and Pure Base 803 LX in prototype form. Built for premium components and even workstation-style rigs, they both can support up to three 420mm radiators for extreme performance. The PSU is also top-mounted on the rear for easy access.

And to give you a sense of the size, the model you see here has a GeForce RTX 5090 installed, one of the largest GPUs on the market, and it doesn't look all that big inside the Pure Base 803. The build also includes be quiet!'s new Light Loop IO LCD cooler, with its vibrant lighting, daisy-chained Light Wings LX PWM, and a 2.1-inch IPS display with 500-nit peak brightness.

One of the reasons the new Pure Base 803 and Pure Base 803 LX sit on the larger side is their ability to support multiple hard drives and expanded storage. So, in addition to housing an AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 dual CPU and a GeForce RTX 5090 for AAA gaming in 4K with path tracing, they're also cases for the AI workstation and AI enthusiast markets for those looking for performance and cooling when running local models and agents.

If you're powering a high-end enthusiast-class gaming or even AI-focused rig, there are a number of power supply options out there right now with 1600W capacities, with one of them being Corsair's AX1600i. The only problem is that Corsair's flagship 1600W PSU is now a decade old, so it was definitely time for a refresh.

At Computex 2026, the company showcased exactly that with the new Corsair AX1600i SHIFT, a beast of a PSU that took several years of engineering and development to realize and aims to be the very best 1600W PSU available. Naturally, as a 2026 power supply, it supports the newer ATX 3.1 and PCIe 5.1 standards; however, there's a lot more to the design than just bringing the spec sheet up to date and adding a pair of native 12V-2x6 connections that could power two GeForce RTX 5090s.

One of the main reasons it took Corsair a little longer to deliver its compact AX1600i follow-up and the AX1600i SHIFT is that they only measure 170 mm long (30 mm shorter than the previous version), which meant investing in cutting-edge Gallium Nitride transistors so they could comfortably fit in a mid-tower case. And as a modern PSU built for the DIY-friendly era, all of the connections are now side-mounted for easy access.

Over a decade ago, Corsair released the C70 Vengeance, a rugged, metallic case with an olive-green finish that has become a fan favorite and a chassis many owners have continued to use for several years. At Computex 2026, Corsair finally introduced its successor, the Corsair Warthog. And no, with its rugged sci-fi-meets-military aesthetic and olive-green finish, there's no connection to the Halo universe or the iconic Warthog vehicle. But hey, you wouldn't be the first to think that.

Internally, the case resembles the popular 4000D, with the same focus on a build-friendly DIY design, albeit in a rugged mid-tower that features a thick steel exterior and handles that can, well, handle well over 40 kilograms. As a modern take on the rugged case, the panels are all easily removable for easy access to internal components, with the mesh front panel designed for strong airflow thanks to the two massive 200mm intake fans - Corsair's new RS200 fans.

The rugged case is also built for the latest and most powerful hardware, as it ships with a built-in GPU anti-sag bracket and supports multiple 360mm radiators and up to 13 x 120mm fans. And the front I/O panel is very cool, too, with the power and reset buttons replicating the sort of physical controls you'd find on a fighter jet.

It's always fun to see something new when you're at Computex, especially when it comes to PC cases and gear built for enthusiasts. And that's exactly what we saw when we visited Montech's booth and caught a glimpse of the company's new F738 PRO case, due for release later this year in black or white.

The Montech F738 PRO features a dual-chamber design that will be familiar to those who have been keeping up with case designs. This means you've got a separate section for the PSU, allowing for cleaner-looking builds and improved airflow. Where it gets interesting is when you take a look at the front panel. At first, we thought the vertical strips were there for style, much like wood-style paneling has become popular in recent times. However, after a quick demo from Montech, we found that these are essentially 'window blinds' you can open, angle, or close to adjust airflow and the overall look.

Montech notes that the design is its own and brand-new, and that it's patent-pending, so don't expect to see it pop up on many other cases in the near future. As for how you open, angle, and close the panels, there's a physical slider/control found on the bottom of the panels in between the two floating chambers.

Montech is celebrating its 10th anniversary at Computex 2026. Although it's a relatively new brand in the global PC hardware arena, the company has quickly made a name for itself by delivering impressive cases and cooling solutions as it continues to expand.

One of the company's flagship cases is the King 95 series, and at Montech's booth we got to see a special 10th-anniversary edition that's set to launch later this year, in the same month as the first King 95's debut, December.

From an aesthetic perspective, the big thing here is the introduction of three tempered glass panels covering the front, left side, and top of the case, which leans into the current panoramic-view trend popular among gamers and enthusiasts. However, as we're talking about Montech's flagship, premium case built for performance, it's designed with this in mind. This means the build quality and construction are robust, and there's still room to pack 10 fans for airflow.

Lian Li showcased its O11 EVO RGB V2 chassis at Computex 2026, and it's a real beauty.

It includes a side‑mounted AIO chamber that separates intake and exhaust airflow to improve cooling performance. The bottom fan section can be angled, which can improve cooling efficiency depending on the size of your graphics card.

The motherboard tray is vertically adjustable, supporting back‑connect boards. The top radiator bracket is also adjustable, allowing flexible fan and radiator configurations. Of course, it incorporates ARGB lighting, with reflective ARGB light strips at the top and bottom of the chassis.