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Major PC makers like Dell, HP, and Apple have secured long-term DRAM supply deals with China’s CXMT amid a global shortage from top memory producers, leaving smaller brands struggling for access as CXMT’s capacity is booked through 2027 and U.S. policy on the company remains uncertain.

When ASUS touted a perfect 10/10 repairability score for its ROG Flow Z13 2-in-1 gaming device, iFixit's recent teardown tells a more nuanced story—awarding a still-solid but lower 7/10 and highlighting the pitfalls of self-reported repair scores that can mask real-world repair challenges.

Defying the trend toward compact keyboards, the upcoming Behemoth V2 is a massive 135% mechanical keyboard featuring a full 104-key layout, a built-in 32-key gamepad, four programmable rotary knobs, and a hefty CNC aluminum build—offering extreme customization and functionality for enthusiasts willing to make room (and budget) for its $400-500 launch.

MSI has expanded its MAG monitor lineup with the high-speed, color-accurate 27-inch MAG 274QPF X32 and the immersive, curved 32-inch MAG 325CQPF E18, both offering rapid response times and adaptive sync support to cater to different gaming preferences, with prices starting at $289 and global availability expected this summer.

NVIDIA's highly anticipated GeForce RTX 50 SUPER graphics cards have reached board partners but remain unreleased due to a shortage of advanced 3 GB GDDR7 memory modules, leaving gamers waiting as NVIDIA prioritizes its AI GPU lineup and hints of higher power requirements surface through PSU calculator leaks.

Intel is reportedly planning a staggered launch for its next-gen Core Ultra 400 "Nova Lake-S" desktop CPUs, with 28-core models arriving in early 2027 and the flagship 52-core dual-die powerhouse set to debut between late May and September 2027, as the company ramps up 18A node production to meet demand.

Apple is reportedly skipping the M6 Pro and M6 Max chips to leap directly to the M7 series, with major upgrades in CPU, GPU, and memory—including a future M7 Ultra chip boasting up to 1.5 TB of unified memory and unprecedented local AI performance for Mac Pro and Mac Studio systems.

Phanteks has launched the Enthoo Pro 2 Server V2 and Enthoo Elite Server, two high-performance, all-metal chassis designed for demanding workstation, server, and AI development applications, offering exceptional airflow, extensive hardware compatibility, and scalable storage and cooling options—available now starting at $199.99.

TSMC’s 2 nm node is seeing unprecedented client demand, with four times as many chip tape-outs as its 3 nm predecessor thanks to major power and performance gains from GAAFET technology, and while it currently accounts for just 3% of revenue, its share is expected to surge as major customers like AMD and Apple ramp up production in the coming quarters.

Alphacool International GmbH expands its renowned liquid cooling lineup with new Apex Monoblocks, offering motherboard-specific designs, advanced cooling for CPUs, VRMs, and M.2 SSDs, and sleek aRGB lighting—now available for high-performance PC builds.