Tis' the season of product recalibration at Apple, with its labyrinthine supply chain now leaking the kind of atypical product specifications that would have attracted a serious flak at any other time. Such is the upheaval currently permeating through the entire global consumer electronics industry, however, that Apple's growing litany of compromises now barely raises any eyebrows. Apple's so-called MacBook Ultra won't launch with a brand-new silicon We reported recently that Apple has significantly revamped its silicon-related plans, settling on the launch of the M5 Ultra and the base M6 later this year, and then jumping straight to the base […]
Those who trusted their instinct in buying Apple’s ‘top of the line’ 14-inch MacBook Pro equipped with an M5 Max should pat themselves on the back, especially one owner, who managed to get the best possible specifications right at his fingertips, and he almost saved $3,000 on this purchase. With Apple raising the prices on various products, including its MacBook Pro lineup, it’s going to become increasingly difficult to acquire these top-tier configurations, but those who managed to pick up these machines even a day before the announcement have truly lucked out. With the 14-inch M5 Max MacBook now carrying a price […]
There has never been a time when Apple hasn’t launched a ‘Pro’ and ‘Max’ version of its base M-series chipset, but according to the latest report, the plan will materialize with the arrival of the M6 later this year. Instead of the M6 Pro and M6 Max, the company will apparently bring forth the M7 Pro and M7 Max. New change of plans threatens the redesigned OLED MacBook Pro launch, which was said to exclusively ship with the M6 Pro and M6 Max SoCs Instead of the M6 Pro and M6 Max, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman writes that Apple will instead […]
Apple's planned debut of its iPhone 18 Pro lineup is fast approaching, with mere weeks left until the high-profile launch spectacle kicks off in early September. Naturally, as the proximity to the launch event increases, so does the supply chain's confidence in what the next-gen iPhone Pro duo would look like, and a consensus now appears to be forming around a thicker camera plateau to cater to the lineup's advanced camera sensors. Apple's upcoming iPhone 18 Pro duo will likely sport a heftier camera plateau to house a 48MP ultra-large camera sensor that reportedly comes with a variable aperture optionality […]
An M2 Max MacBook Pro owner living in Australia recalls the time when he had to face an ordeal to get this powerful machine replaced because it was under AppleCare+. Fortunately, in less than two months, a brand-spanking-new M5 Max MacBook Pro became his daily driver and, as a gesture of goodwill, Apple threw in store credit of $140 to purchase whatever he liked from the nearest retail outlet. Subscribing to AppleCare+ was necessary for the owner to receive the M5 Max MacBook Pro upgrade Since the M2 Max MacBook Pro stopped working in May, due to an “unexplained cause,” […]
Earlier this week, we learned that Xbox is planning to shut down three of its game development studios – Compulsion Games, Ninja Theory and Double Fine. Now just days later, it appears that companies under the Bethesda / Zenimax umbrella are also being targeted.
According to George Broussard, a long-time game developer and co-founder of 3D Realms and Apogee, he has heard through friends that “layoffs at Zenimax have begun”, adding the cuts “may be much deeper than you expect”.
Zenimax has already been hit by layoffs and game cancellations a couple of times since joining Microsoft. At this point, it seems that any studio that isn't working on a current large IP, like The Elder Scrolls or Fallout, is now at risk.
Insider Gaming has reported that Arkane Lyon may also be at risk of closure but no final decision has been made yet. Arkane Lyon is currently working on a high-budget Marvel game, which new Microsoft bosses may not be too happy with, as licensing fees will limit the profit potential.
KitGuru Says: When Phil Spencer first started buying up studios for Xbox in 2018, the aim was to provide variety and projects of different budgets and scopes. Unfortunately, that goal has changed since spending all of that money on Activision Blizzard.
The Apple Silicon revolution began in 2020, and for a while, these machines could handle their existing cooling solutions. However, the arrival of the M5 Max has proven that Apple needs to switch over to a vapor chamber, as a MacBook Pro owner says that running taxing workloads such as LLMs has resulted in display discoloration of the machine. Isolated incident may not warrant any additional investigation from Apple, but it shows that a revamped cooling design is now mandatory for the MacBook Pro lineup What’s interesting about this display coloration is that the panel area that’s affected only covers the […]
At Computex last week, we caught up with Enermax to see their fresh line-up of cooling hardware, including their first pumpless AIO, along with new PC and workstation cases and power supplies.
Watch via YouTube below:
Timestamps:
00:00 Pump Free AIO cooler
01:24 Power Supplies
02:04 Enclave Chassis
02:31 PFii 120 Fans
02:52 Mariner Series of AIO
03:36 SuperX Digital Power partnership
We saw one other pumpless AIO unit at Computex this week over in the Noctua booth. Enermax is doing something similar with the PFA (Pump Free AIO) prototype. With this cooler, you get a two-phase, vapor chamber cooling design, where vapor is channeled up to the radiator to condense, before liquid travels back down another channel towards the CPU block. The idea here would be to eliminate noise, as well as eliminate potential long-term failure issues with mechanical parts like a pump. This tech isn't ready to hit the market just yet, but it will be interesting to see further developments.
For high-power workstations, the Mariner WST‑360E and WST‑360P coolers offer full‑coverage for HEDT processors, targeting up to 650W TDP and 800W TDP respectively. Enermax is also expanding its fan portfolio with the PF‑II 120, a 28mm‑thick aluminium‑frame model using LCP blades and a three‑phase motor for high‑speed stability.
The MaxTytan II 1650W ATX 3.1 PSU refreshes Enermax’s flagship line with Titanium‑grade efficiency, dual native 12V‑2×6 connectors and support for 235% power excursions, all backed by a 13‑year warranty.
On the chassis side, we have the new Enclave ATX and K9M Micro‑ATX cases. Both are built around panoramic tempered‑glass layouts that emphasise hardware visibility and modern cable‑management expectations. The Enclave ATX is the larger model, supporting up to three 360mm radiators simultaneously and shipping with seven pre‑installed ARGB PWM fans and an integrated lighting controller. The K9M is a more compact option for those building a Micro-ATX system.
KitGuru Says: What did you think of Enermax's Computex lineup this year?
Minisforum unveils new NAS & Mini PCs based on AMD Strix Halo, Intel Panther Lake, & Intel Wildcat Lake chips. Minisforum's Flagship "N5 MAX" NAS Features AMD Ryzen AI MAX+ 395 & Entry-Tier "All-Flash S5" Gets Intel Core Series 3 The flagship solution from Minisforum this year is the N5 Max, which is based on the AMD Ryzen AI MAX+ 395. This features up to 64 GB of unified LPDDR5X-8533 memory, a 5-Bay HDD & 5-Bay SSD configuration which supports up to 200 TB of storage capacity, strong networking in the form of two 10GbE LAN ports, and USB4v2 (80 […]
Enermax has announced the launch of its MaxTytan II 1650W ATX 3.1 Titanium PSU. This new flagship unit builds on the series' focus on efficiency and stability while introducing modern industry standards, dual native 12V-2×6 connectors, and an industry-leading 13-year warranty.
The power supply features 80 Plus Titanium certification and full compliance with Intel's latest ATX 3.1 specification. Enermax states that the unit includes dual native 12V-2×6 connectors, each capable of delivering up to 600W directly to next-generation graphics cards. Reliability is reinforced by 100% Japanese capacitors, which enable the PSU to handle power excursions up to 235% and protect against transient spikes.
As you would expect from a flagship power supply, this unit is fully modular and it does have a Zero-RPM mode to keep noise levels to a minimum at low to moderate workloads.
With 1650W of capacity, the new MaxTytan II is well suited towards ultra high-end gaming builds, as well as powerful workstations. It is all backed by a lengthy 13-year warranty too.
KitGuru says: Typically in the tech world, we see painfully short warranty windows. That is not the case with Enermax and this new power supply.
The disparate parts of Apple's sprawling supply chain are gradually coalescing around the final form and specs for the upcoming iPhone 18 Pro Max and its Pro counterpart, with the emerging consensus serving to dampen the prospects of a dramatic overhaul. Apple's iPhone 18 Pro Max is now tipped to match the thickness of its predecessor, lending credence to the speculation that not much will change with the upcoming Pro duo To wit, the tipster Ice Universe has now penned a post on Weibo, disclosing that the iPhone 18 Pro Max will sport a thickness of 8.75mm, which matches that […]
Raidmax Computex 2026 showcase introduced a range of new PC cases and cooling products aimed at gamers, enthusiasts, and PC builders looking for better performance and modern designs.
One of the biggest highlights from the Raidmax Computex 2026 showcase was the company’s new liquid cooling lineup. The LA360 Digital and LA240 Digital all-in-one coolers feature built-in LCD displays that show real-time CPU temperatures. The pump block and cooling fans also include ARGB lighting, giving users both useful information and attractive visual effects. Raidmax will also offer versions without the LCD display, replacing it with an ARGB lighting design. Both black and white colour options will be available.
The Raidmax Computex 2026 showcase also featured the AC1226 air cooler. This dual-tower CPU cooler uses six direct-touch copper heat pipes and two ARGB PWM fans to deliver strong cooling performance for modern processors.
On the chassis side, Raidmax presented the A700 and i700 cases. Both models share the same internal structure but target different types of users. The A700 focuses on airflow with a full mesh front panel, while the i700 offers a cleaner look with pillarless tempered glass panels. Both cases use a dual-chamber layout that provides plenty of space for large graphics cards, tall CPU coolers, storage drives, and cable management.
Another product displayed during the Raidmax Computex 2026 showcase was the i821 mid-tower case. It features a spacious interior, a seamless tempered glass design, and a stylish dark wood accent on the front panel. The case also includes side ventilation to support radiator installation.
Raidmax also introduced the i610 Vibe, a modern mid-tower case that combines tempered glass with wood trim accents. The chassis supports CPU coolers up to 175 mm tall and graphics cards up to 400 mm long, making it suitable for high-performance gaming systems and workstation builds.
Completing the lineup was the H800 mid-tower case. This model combines strong airflow with a panoramic design. A slanted row of intake fans at the bottom works alongside mesh ventilation to improve cooling while still showing off internal components.
The Raidmax Computex 2026 showcase demonstrated the company’s focus on offering a wider selection of products for PC builders. From LCD-equipped liquid coolers to airflow-focused cases and premium tempered glass designs, the new lineup provides options for users with different performance and style requirements.
NVIDIA is reportedly preparing to unveil a huge new processor-related collaboration with Microsoft and ARM at next week's Computex. While the details surrounding the rumored N1x processors are a closely guarded secret right now, pre-release Geekbench 6 scores are painting a somewhat underwhelming picture, especially when compared with Apple's M-class processors. NVIDIA's upcoming N1x processors are just about able to match the performance of Apple's M3 Max SoC that debuted around two and a half years back For the benefit of those who might not be aware, NVIDIA's N1x processor is believed to be a modified version of the GB10 […]
MSI is looking to eat up a slice of the Apple market with its new Pro Max series systems, spanning across desktops, all-in-one PCs and even OLED monitors.
The desktop lineup starts with the Pro Max 80 series, using a compact chassis with support for discrete Nvidia GeForce RTX graphics. Connectivity includes up to nine USB‑A ports and one USB‑C port, while security features cover BIOS‑level USB control, a padlock loop, Kensington lock support and even a chassis intrusion sensor.
For integrated systems, MSI is preparing the Pro Max 24 and Pro Max 27 All‑in‑One PCs, available in black or white and powered by AMD Ryzen 200 Series processors. Both models use a 120Hz display, but buyers can pay extra to upgrade this to a touchscreen panel. Other features include a 5MP pop‑up webcam, built‑in speakers and a stand offering height, tilt, pivot and swivel adjustment.
MSI is also expanding its monitor lineup with the Pro Max QD‑OLED series, available in 27‑inch and 34‑inch ultrawide sizes. Both monitors are Pantone Validated, use MSI's DarkArmor film to deepen black levels, include dual USB‑C ports with 98W and 15W power delivery and support KVM. MSI also has a companion app, M-Mate, available on macOS to control the OSD settings.
Finally, MSI has also announced the Pro Max 271QPHW E14, a non‑OLED model using a circular‑polarised panel designed to reduce eye strain. It offers a 144Hz refresh rate, Delta E ≤2 colour accuracy, a 65W USB‑C connection and an integrated KVM switch.
KitGuru says: What do you think of the MSI Pro Max line-up?
A logic board with water damage is generally regarded as e-waste because, unless some people can salvage the components, it’s as good as useless. However, one Redditor didn’t lose hope when his M1 Max motherboard suffered a burn hole as he decided to perform a “transplant” of the Apple Silicon using a donor board. The problem is that these chipsets are typically locked to their original board, but luckily, the adventurous tinkerer had a workaround for this obstacle. The donor board would not recognize the M1 Max, so every important component on the original board was transferred to the new […]
While Apple was expected to incorporate Samsung's so-called Privacy Display within its MacBook Pro lineup a couple of years down the line, a new tantalizing tidbit has just dramatically accelerated that timeline, with the feature drop now expected in a matter of months, when Apple debuts the M6 Pro and M6 Max MacBook Pro variants, replete with an OLED screen. Apple might not only adopt Samsung's OLED panels for its M6 Pro and M6 Max MacBook Pro variants, but also go a step further by incorporating the Galaxy S26 Ultra's Privacy Display tech as well For the benefit of those […]
AMD has officially introduced the new Ryzen AI Max 400 series processors, bringing an upgraded version of the “Strix Halo” platform focused on AI workloads and high-end performance. The new chips improve memory support, AI power, and graphics speeds while keeping the same powerful hybrid design introduced with the Ryzen AI Max 300 series.
The biggest change in the Ryzen AI Max 400 lineup is memory support. AMD has upgraded the memory controller to handle up to 192GB of LPDDR5X memory, which is a major jump from the previous 128GB limit. This improvement is especially important for AI developers and users working with large language models and heavy AI tasks.
AMD also allows users to manually divide memory between the system and the integrated graphics. The iGPU can now use up to 160GB of video memory, which could help with demanding AI and graphics workloads.
The Ryzen AI Max 400 series combines up to 16 Zen 5 CPU cores with a large integrated GPU based on the RDNA 3.5 graphics architecture. The built-in graphics feature up to 40 compute units, making these processors powerful enough for gaming, creative work, and AI processing without needing a separate graphics card.
The updated chips also receive small but useful speed improvements. GPU boost clocks now reach up to 3.00 GHz compared to 2.90 GHz on the previous generation. CPU boost clocks now go as high as 5.20 GHz, while the upgraded NPU delivers up to 55 TOPS of AI performance, offering around 10% better AI processing power than before.
AMD introduced three models in the new series. The Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 sits at the top with 16 cores, 32 threads, boost speeds up to 5.20 GHz, a full 40 CU GPU, and 55 TOPS AI performance.
The Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 comes with 12 cores and 24 threads, boost speeds up to 5.00 GHz, a 32 CU integrated GPU, and up to 50 TOPS AI performance.
Meanwhile, the Ryzen AI Max PRO 485 features 8 cores and 16 threads with the same 32 CU graphics and 50 TOPS AI engine.
AMD says the new processors are designed for advanced AI development platforms and professional systems with AMD PRO features that compete directly with Intel vPro technology. Consumer versions are also expected later this year.
One of the most important benefits of the new 192GB memory support is the ability to run massive 300B+ parameter AI models directly on supported systems. This could make the Ryzen AI Max 400 series attractive for AI developers, researchers, and workstation users looking for strong local AI performance without relying entirely on cloud hardware.
AMD is adding a trio of new chips to its Ryzen AI Max portfolio. The 400 series chips will bring support for up to 192GB of memory to AI systems, allowing for larger local models than ever before
AMD's Q1 2026 CPU statistics are out, with its server side scoring a mighty 46.2% revenue share as EPYC sales continue to gain momentum. Q1 2026 Results for AMD are rock solid, with server & Client CPU Segments Seeing Record Revenue Gains Mercury Research has shared the latest CPU statistics results for Q1 2026, showcasing AMD's superb performance in the x86 segment. AMD's total CPU unit share reached 30%, up 5.6 points versus last year, while its overall revenue share increased to 38.1%. The full highlights from Mercury Research (via AMD) are as follows: Breaking down the per-segment revenue and […]
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