Mechrevo has published the first teaser in its CES 2026 preview series. The poster shows upcoming desktops, mini PCs, and matching displays.
One of the images shows a small square mini PC with a two tone top panel, side ventilation, and a light strip running around the body. Mechrevo has not shared specs yet, but this model could be tied to Intel’s next generation mobile platform for CES, including Panther
Microsoft is testing a change in Windows 11 that should reduce File Explorer memory use during searches. The focus is on cutting waste when you search for images or other files.
The update is being tested in Windows 11 Build 26220.7523 and newer on Windows Insider PCs. Microsoft says File Explorer search now avoids duplicate file indexing operations. That means Windows should do less repeated work while you type and browse results.
Made some
Chinese Zephyr has posted photos of trays filled with failed AMD RDNA 2 Navi 21 GPU dies, saying it will process RMAs even when the core is dead or physically damaged. The brand’s RMA manager claims they have replaced cores for RX 6800 and RX 6900 XT cards even in cases tied to “bulging,” short circuits, or cracking.
In the statement, Zephyr acknowledges complaints about its after-sales handling, but says it has not
ASUS is teasing a new wave of AM5 boards for CES 2026, with “NEO” branding used around the campaign. It fits the pattern we are already seeing from other vendors refreshing AMD’s 800-series platform. MSI has been pushing its MAX refresh with new BIOS and auto tuning hooks, while GIGABYTE has been leaning into its X3D focused X870E lineup and “
The kit is sold by NEMIX and is built for servers and workstations, not gaming rigs. It is a 16-stick set, with 16x 256 GB ECC RDIMMs for a total of 4 TB. The listing calls out DDR5-6400 speed, CAS latency 52, and 1.1 V operation.
This type of memory costs more because it is not standard desktop UDIMM DDR5.
A report from ITMedia claims that a Japanese retailer has started restricting graphics card purchases, aiming to spread remaining stock across more buyers. The store also warned that high-capacity models are getting harder to source, and restock timing is unclear.
That lines up with wider component supply pressure going into Q1 2026. Japanese system builders and retailers have been posting warnings about unstable parts pricing and availability tied to memory and storage constraints, with some pausing
HKC says it has a new ultra-high refresh gaming monitor that can reach 1080Hz. The company lists a dual-mode setup: 1440p at 540Hz, or 720p at 1080Hz.
This dual-mode detail only surfaced now, months after the monitor first appeared in August as a 54
HP has listed the OMEN 2026 gaming desktop in China as part of the OMEN 16L line. It uses Intel’s Core i7-14650HX (8P + 8E) . If that sounds confusing, you are probably right, because HX chips are normally used in
CPUID has released HWMonitor 1.61, the latest update to its hardware monitoring tool from the same developer as CPU-Z. The version history lists new CPU support dated December 26, 2025. This update mainly expands CPU identification and sensor readouts for newer platforms, including some parts that have
Thermaltake has launched the MAGCurve 360 Ultra ARGB Sync, a 360 mm AIO liquid cooler built around a 6.67-inch curved AMOLED display on the pump block. Listings are up for both the standard Black model (CL-W453-PL12SW-A) and the Snow Edition (CL-W454-PL12SW-