Innovation in PC hardware at Computex 2025 includes liquid coolers with screens on them, from various companies like Hyte, Lian Li, and Xigmatek, showcasing extreme designs and features like motorized screens and dials.
While big screens attract attention, the real advancements lie in performance, thermals, and acoustics, exemplified by Asetek's Ingrid liquid cooler promising quiet operation and noise reduction in cooler designs.
Noctua's first liquid cooler uses Asetek's technology for significant noise reduction, employing 3-layer soundproofing and tuned-mass damper, akin to those in skyscrapers like Taipei 101.
In terms of PC cases, brands like Corsair, Havn, and Geometric Future focus on airflow optimization with innovative designs like air scoops, radiator chambers, and cross-flow fans for improved cooling efficiency.
Cooler Master introduces 3D Heat Pipe technology for enhanced heat dissipation in air coolers, allowing better heat dispersion in the center of heatsinks for improved cooling performance.
Cherry's IK switches, built using induction technology, offer a cost-effective and reliable alternative to mechanical switches, indicating a potential market shift in key switch technology.
Exciting developments in PC hardware include liquid coolers with noise reduction, innovative PC case designs, improved heat dissipation in air coolers, and the introduction of induction-based key switches by Cherry.
These advancements in PC hardware promise genuine improvements in performance, noise levels, heat dissipation, and reliability, catering to the needs of PC gamers and enthusiasts.
Overall, while flashy components with screens and lights draw attention, the true innovation lies in the practical enhancements that will impact gaming PC builds and user experience in meaningful ways.