Better of Computex 2025: Essentially the most intriguing and modern PC {hardware}

This yr’s Computex – the premiere PC trade occasion of the yr, the place producers reveal the {hardware} you’ll be capable of purchase throughout this yr’s again to high school and vacation buying seasons – felt extra muted than any in latest reminiscence. It’s no shock. US tariffs on Chinese language items have frozen the PC trade, and distributors are hesitant to announce (a lot much less launch) new {hardware} in such an unstable financial scenario.

However nonetheless, the present went on – and it’s a superb factor it did, as a result of whereas we noticed fewer PC bulletins at Computex this yr, we additionally noticed some licensed bangers. Which reveals acquired us deeply, personally excited? That is the most effective {hardware} of Computex 2025. Giddy up.

One of the best PC {hardware} of Pc 2025

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9000

In a Computex curiously devoid of chip bulletins (effectively, other than the brand new RTX 5060 that Nvidia tried to bury), depart it to AMD to whip out the massive weapons. The Ryzen Threadripper 9000 sequence focuses on the identical overwhelming CPU energy as its predecessors, however now come infused with key energy and efficiency enhancements inside AMD’s new 5nm “Zen 5” structure.

Threadripper Professional fashions high out at 96 (!!!) cores, however the usual Threadripper 9000 chips meant for high-end desktops keep on with the same old 64, 32, and 24 cores. (How will we ever survive with simply 64 cores??!!) Higher but, Threadripper 9000 bumps up most increase clock speeds, and reminiscence pace assist improves from DDR5-5200 as much as 8-channel DDR5-6400. These monstrous chips are constructed for heavy work.

The one factor lacking? We all know Threadripper will ship in July, however AMD hasn’t revealed pricing. Sigh. Thanks tariffs. — Brad Chacos

Acer Swift Edge 14 AI

I’ve admired OLED shows for years: first as a generic substitute for a standard 60Hz laptop computer show, then as potential gaming shows as refresh charges climbed. Now I’ve discovered one thing new to covet: a matte OLED show with out the glare and reflections that hassle most laptops.

To this point, I’ve solely seen this on the Acer Swift Edge 14 AI, one of many stars of Computex. However there’s extra: this 14-inch laptop computer weighs a feather-light 2.18 kilos whereas packing an Intel Core Extremely 200 (Lunar Lake) chip inside and providing MIL-STD 810H resilience. That’s a real on-the-go productiveness machine, with 21 hours of battery life, besides.

Whereas I used to be additionally taken with the Swift X creator-class pocket book, I’d nonetheless give the, um, edge, to the Edge. It looks like Acer is delivering one thing different notebooks don’t. — Mark Hachman

InWin ChronoMancy

Turning 40 is trigger for celebration—and boy, did InWin carry a celebration to Computex. In honor of its milestone anniversary, the corporate unveiled a jaw-dropping, awe-inspiring little bit of case design wizardry: the ChronoMancy.

You may look at this three-foot tall (sure) chassis and suppose, “Who might ever need this?” Me. I would like this. I don’t construct E-ATX programs, certain. However have a look at that distinction between the clear blue panel and the gleaming grey physique. The way in which the sunshine appears to be like when shining by the highest. The steel vibes if you slide the case open, grey aluminum curving round, and the elements sit uncovered.

Additionally, you may open it with the wave of a wand. (Or by urgent a button, however there’s no enjoyable in that.)

It’s completely cyberpunk whereas concurrently festive. I’ll by no means make investments hours into video games with that taste, however I’m undoubtedly tempted to sink cash into this doubtless astronomically costly case. — Alaina Yee

Asus ROG Falcata keyboard

Except for some cool circumstances, the one factor I noticed at Computex that basically acquired my nerdy consideration was the ROG Falcata, a cut up gaming keyboard from Asus. That is the form of very area of interest, focused keyboard that’s extraordinarily uncommon from gaming producers — the truth is I don’t suppose I’ve ever seen a cut up gaming board from a giant model, by no means thoughts one which’s additionally wi-fi.

Little touches like the numerous completely different angle and tenting choices and the detachable wrist relaxation give me hope that this has been made with each players and ergonomic customers in thoughts, and I recognize that it doesn’t want a driver bundle put in to entry its superior adjustable options. Additionally, I actually hope you need to use the left aspect by itself…however that may simply be me. I couldn’t get affirmation on that this far out from a late 2025 launch date. — Michael Crider

SilverStone FLP-02

Look, man, I’m previous. My beard hair is extra white than black nowadays, I make bizarre little grunts after I arise, all that jazz. However age comes with a perk: SilverStone’s new retro-style FLP-02 case is pure catnip for an previous dude like me whose first laptop was an Intel 486 system in, sure, a beige field.

SilverStone’s case could look old-school – it even has an honest-to-goodness-actually-working-Turbo-button on its customized management panel – however inside, it’s constructed for contemporary PC calls for. It’s a completely commonplace ATX case even when it appears to be like prefer it fell out of a time machine, and it’s the primary one I’ve seen in a very long time that has actual 5.25-inch drive bays. Now get off my garden. — Brad Chacos

MSI Status 14 AI+ Ukiyo-e Version

I normally don’t get enthusiastic about laptop computer designs–they’re all simply grey rectangles to me. However the MSI Status 14 AI+ Ukiyo-e Version stopped me in my tracks. Is that Hokusai’s iconic Nice Wave Off Kanagawa portray on the lid? Sure. Sure, it’s. The handcrafted rendition of the well-known portray was achieved by making use of a number of layers of translucent ink and lacquer by hand. It’s designed to encourage a way of calm, nevertheless it simply leaves me feeling awestruck.

Whereas the art work is unquestionably the star of the present right here, the MSI Status 14 AI+ isn’t any slouch within the efficiency division. It’s acquired as much as an Intel Core Extremely 9 185H processor, as much as 32GB of DDR5 RAM, and a 14-inch 2880×1800 OLED show. The internals are spectacular, certain, however with solely a restricted run of 1,000 models… you’ll be fortunate to snag one for your self. — Ash Biancuzzo

G.Talent’s sparkly new Trident Z5 NeoX RGB RAM

I gained’t lie, I’ve been a fan of G.Talent RAM for a very long time—and never as a result of their DIMMs carry out effectively. (That’s simply desk stakes.)

No, they perceive completely what my interior crow loves. They first had me with their now perennial-favorite Trident Z RGB line, then captured me with the extremely shiny Trident Z Royal in gold and silver.

And this week at Computex 2025, I acquired my true coronary heart’s need—virtually. G.Talent’s show of its new Trident Z5 NeoX RGB lineup, which I first noticed on this superior Paul’s {Hardware} video filled with rad modded PCs, features a idea end that I badly need to be actual. The sparkly silver is a extra elegant take than the Trident Z Royal’s high-shine silver. I like my builds blingy, however typically a little bit of understatement hits more durable.

G.Talent is taking suggestions, so if you happen to additionally dig the end, I like to recommend you additionally allow them to know you need that sparkly model. Favor a louder take? Neon yellow and orange are colour choices as effectively, and sport superbly shiny clear coats. Oh, and there’s white too, I assume. However c’mon. Sparkly silver. — Alaina Yee

Cherry’s wild new keyboard switches

This yr at Computex Cherry unveiled that it’s releasing not one, not two, however 4 new keyboard switches. Three of the brand new switches shall be added to Cherry’s current line of MX mechanical switches: the MX Honey is its first silent tactile change, the MX Blossom is a low actuation change for gentle typing, and the MX Falcon is a robust tactile change for that clacky typewriter expertise.

The fourth change is the one which has me most excited although. Cherry additionally debuted the model new next-gen analogue IK change. Constructed with inductive sensing expertise the IK change guarantees “constant efficiency with no mechanical put on”. The change additionally consumes 50% much less energy than magnetic switches so it’ll be nice for wi-fi keyboards as effectively. If that wasn’t sufficient, the IK switches will characteristic RGB lighting and customizable actuation—the keyboard geek in me is itching to get ahold of those dangerous boys. All the new switches are due out this yr with the MX switches set for June and the IK change to observe within the fall. — Sam Singleton