BIOSTAR, a leading manufacturer of motherboards, graphics cards, IPC solutions, and storage devices, is excited to announce its participation in the ongoing 2024 Intel Core Ultra Processors Launch and AI PC Experiential Event at Huashan 1914 Creative Park, West Hall 1 in Taipei. This prestigious event provides attendees with a firsthand experience of Intel's latest cutting-edge technologies, with a particular focus on advanced AI PCs. As a key partner of Intel, BIOSTAR proudly showcases its flagship motherboards, designed for Intel's revolutionary Z890 platform.

Event attendees can witness BIOSTAR's showcase with its latest high-performance motherboards: the Z890 VALKYRIE, Z890A-SILVER, and Z890AX-E PRO. These motherboards, supporting Intel Core Ultra processors (Series2), are the best in business, tailored to deliver exceptional performance, reliability, and versatility, making them the perfect foundation for AI-driven computing and other high-performance systems.

Also, BIOSTAR displayed an eye-catching mod featuring its top-of-the-line flagship Z890 VALKYRIE motherboard that caught the attention of many visitors.

As one of Intel's premier partners, BIOSTAR's presence at this event highlights its role in delivering superior components tailored to maximize the capabilities of Intel's latest innovations in processors, graphics cards, and systems. With a focus on unmatched performance and reliability, BIOSTAR remains a trusted leader in the PC hardware industry, providing customers with the best tools for their computing needs.

BIOSTAR happily invites all attendees to explore the event and experience firsthand how their advanced technology, including the Z890 Series flagship motherboards on display, can elevate AI-powered computing and high-performance systems for creators, gamers, and PC enthusiasts.

Team Group Inc.'s gaming brand, T-FORCE, has launched two new color variants for its high-end XTREEM memory series: the T-FORCE XTREEM DDR5 in pink and the T-FORCE XTREEM ARGB DDR5 in snow white. T-FORCE is committed to delivering the ultimate performance experience for gamers. In addition to continuously enhancing technical specifications, the design is also innovative. These memory modules not only fully unleash the performance required by overclocking gamers but also introduce a new, stylish aesthetic, meeting both performance and fashion demands.

The T-FORCE XTREEM DDR5 now comes in a new diamond rose variant, featuring a sandblasted metal texture heat spreader adorned with the T-FORCE logo. It makes a stunning debut among the diverse range of memory options. Meanwhile, the T-FORCE XTREEM ARGB DDR5 launches in white, with a snow-white sandblasted heat spreader and dual light bars, carefully selected to showcase a multi-layered optical design. This creates an immersive soft white RGB aurora effect. The T-FORCE XTREEM series supports overclocking technology on both Intel and AMD platforms, offering one-click overclocking with dual-mode modules that fully unleash peak performance. While TEAMGROUP continues to develop high-spec products, it also remains attuned to market trends, offering a variety of vibrant design choices to provide the best memory solutions for gamers.

TEAMGROUP continues collaborating with motherboard manufacturers such as ASRock, ASUS, BIOSTAR, GIGABYTE, and MSI, validating compatibility with each motherboard’s QVL. TEAMGROUP also uses its patented IC verification technology to ensure the quality of the memory modules, carefully selecting the best chips to deliver the ultimate and most stable products for global gamers. Stay tuned to TEAMGROUP’s official channels for the latest product releases and sales information.

Corsair, a leading global developer and manufacturer of high-performance gear and technology for gamers, content creators, and PC enthusiasts, has begun to release the first products in its multi-year, full cross-brand collaboration with the critically acclaimed Call of Duty franchise. This powerful new integration sees two of the world’s best-known gaming brands come together for the first time with the collaboration extending across multiple product categories at CORSAIR including Drop, Elgato, ORIGIN PC and SCUF Gaming.  

“We are thrilled to be teaming up with Activision and have our world-class brands come together as CORSAIR is set to deliver premium performance for Call of Duty players across all platforms whether it’s playing Black Ops 6, capturing amazing content or streaming with friends,” said Thi La, President and COO at CORSAIR.  

“Our goal has always been to fuel the Call of Duty fandom with best-in-class products built for today’s gamers and we couldn’t be more thrilled to partner with CORSAIR for the launch of Black Ops 6. The suite of officially licensed products will help elevate gaming stations everywhere in true Call of Duty Black Ops style,” said Brooke Carpenter, Senior Director, Global Consumer Products at Activision. 

In addition to top-tier controllers from SCUF Gaming, CORSAIR headsets and keyboards and streaming equipment from Elgato, this collaboration will see the introduction of a number of high-end gaming PCs including the ORIGIN PC EON16-X laptop, ORIGIN PC NEURON gaming PC, and the CORSAIR VENGEANCE Gaming PC line. These high-performance gaming machines are designed for the ultimate gaming experience, featuring cutting-edge hardware, custom Black Ops 6-themed aesthetics, and superior build quality. With powerful processors, advanced graphics, and lightning-fast storage, Call of Duty fans will enjoy seamless gameplay and stunning visuals.  

Beginning with the launch of the highly-anticipated Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, featured products launching today and throughout this holiday include: 

CORSAIR 

• HS80 RGB WIRELESS CALL OF DUTY: BLACK OPS 6 EDITION: A premium wireless gaming headset that delivers incredibly detailed sound through custom-tuned 50mm neodymium audio drivers with immersive Dolby Atmos®. It features hyper-fast SLIPSTREAM WIRELESS and a broadcast-grade omnidirectional microphone that captures your voice with outstanding clarity. 

• K65 PLUS WIRELESS CALL OF DUTY: BLACK OPS 6 EDITION: Stand out from the crowd with superior skill and distinctive design. The CORSAIR K65 PLUS WIRELESS is a 75% gaming keyboard that maxes out on performance and personality. Step up your switch game with pre-lubricated CORSAIR MLX Red V2 linear switches that make each keystroke silky smooth and responsive. 

• M75 WIRELESS CALL OF DUTY: BLACK OPS 6 EDITION: Sculpted by victory. Made for the spotlight. The M75 WIRELESS sports an expertly designed ambidextrous mouse shape and ultra-fast connectivity via SLIPSTREAM WIRELESS and Bluetooth®. 

• MM300 2XL CALL OF DUTY: BLACK OPS 6 EDITION: a high endurance cloth mouse mat for high-DPI gaming mice. Reinforced stitched edges guard against surface peeling, while the textile-weaved surface gives superior control for lethal in-game accuracy. 

• VENGEANCE SERIES CALL OF DUTY: BLACK OPS 6 EDITION: Step up your game with a CORSAIR VENGEANCE gaming pc, built with a full range of award-winning CORSAIR components, and powered by the latest cutting-edge processors and graphics. 

SCUF Gaming 

• REFLEX CALL OF DUTY: BLACK OPS 6 EDITION: Stay unstoppable with ergonomically designed remappable paddles, adaptive triggers, and onboard profiles that allow you to quickly switch from one game to another with SCUF Reflex for PlayStation 5. 

• INSTINCT PRO CALL OF DUTY: BLACK OPS 6 EDITION: Engineered for better performance and responsiveness, SCUF Instinct Pro for Xbox Series X|S provides four remappable paddles, interchangeable thumbsticks, and instant triggers that switch from regular to a mouse-like click at the flip of a switch.  

• ENVISION PRO CALL OF DUTY: BLACK OPS 6 EDITION: Designed to deliver the best experience for controller PC gamers. SCUF Envision is equipped with 11 additional remappable inputs, ultra-fast wired/wireless connectivity, and advanced software for macros and endless customization options.  

• UNIVERSAL CONTROLLER PROTECTION CASE CALL OF DUTY: BLACK OPS 6 EDITION: This case has an impact resistant exterior and a soft, padded interior to protect your controller from dents and scratches, even while traveling. It works to protect any Xbox Series X|S, PS5, PS4, or Xbox One controller. 

Elgato 

• STREAM DECK MK.2 CALL OF DUTY: BLACK OPS 6 EDITION: Features 15 customizable LCD keys to control apps and platforms. Hit the store for app plugins, icons, tracks plus effects, and keep your setup fresh with interchangeable faceplates. 

• WAVE:3 USB MICROPHONE CALL OF DUTY: BLACK OPS 6 EDITION: A premium microphone and digital mixing solution that fuses plug and play convenience with broadcast-grade circuitry. 

• WAVE MIC ARM LP CALL OF DUTY: BLACK OPS 6 EDITION: A studio-grade boom arm for your premium microphone, Wave Mic Arm LP sits below the shoulder line for an unobstructed view. 

Drop 

• ARTISAN KEYCAP CALL OF DUTY: BLACK OPS 6 EDITION: A 1u artisan keycap featuring a jet-black acrylic keycap with a bite jutting out to meet your fingertips. 

ORIGIN PC 

• ORIGIN PC NEURON CALL OF DUTY: BLACK OPS 6 EDITION: A gaming powerhouse engineered for intense action and precision. Equipped with cutting-edge hardware including powerful graphics cards, fast processors, and more. With fully customizable options and up to 8TB of storage, you'll have the space and speed to dominate every game. Encased in a sleek design, the NEURON brings unparalleled power and style to your gaming setup.  

• ORIGIN PC EON16-X CALL OF DUTY: BLACK OPS 6 EDITION: Experience unparalleled performance and immersive gameplay in a sleek, custom design. Fully customizable, add on a plethora of storage and high-quality DDR5 memory with components by CORSAIR. 

Specific products are available now or open for pre-order. Additional categories, launch dates, and more details on this groundbreaking collaboration will be announced over time. 

Noctua today introduced its eagerly anticipated next-generation 140mm fan. Succeeding the award-winning NF-A14 and building on the technological innovations of the ground-breaking NF-A12x25, the NF-A14x25 G2 is Noctua’s new square-frame 140mm flagship model: Made from Sterrox® LCP, its highly optimised Progressive-Bend impeller with winglets, Flow Acceleration Channels and Centrifugal Turbulator hub combined with a tip-clearance of only 0.7mm allow the NF-A14x25 G2 to significantly improve its predecessor’s renowned quiet cooling performance.
 

 

“After almost a decade of development work, we’re proud of the substantial performance uplift that we have managed to achieve with this fan“, says Roland Mossig (Noctua CEO). “The NF-A14x25 G2 is easily our most advanced fan today, and we’re confident that the massive advances in performance-to-noise efficiency will be of great value to our customers.”
 

Like the NF-A14 and NF-A12x25, the new NF-A14x25 G2 is a true all-rounder that yields superb results in all types of usage, regardless of whether it’s in low-impedance, airflow-oriented applications such as case cooling, or high-impedance, static pressure demanding scenarios such as on heatsinks and water cooling radiators. For application-specific optimisation, the NF-A14x25 G2 comes with an NA-AVG2-LR anti-vibration gasket pre-installed to create a tighter seal on radiators. Additionally, its AAO (Advanced Acoustic Optimisation) frame can be combined with the optional NA-IS1-14 inlet spacer, which can help to achieve superior suction acoustics and flow rates in challenging intake configurations.
 

The NF-A14x25 G2’s new ultra-low-loss etaPERF™ motor with Smooth Commutation Drive 2 technology doesn’t only provide unprecedented energy efficiency and running smoothness, but thanks to the new SupraTorque™ feature, it can also leverage extra torque headroom to keep the fan at its desired speed when working against back pressure, thereby ensuring even better performance on heatsinks and radiators.

The fan is available in a standard PWM version with 1500rpm maximum speed, an ultra-quiet LS-PWM version with up to 800rpm as well as in an Sx2-PP set that contains two fans that are offset in speed by +/- ~25rpm. This speed offset can be beneficial in push-pull operation as well as in situations where two or more fans are operating side by side, such as in case cooling applications or on 280mm water cooling radiators, in order to avoid periodic humming or other undesired acoustic interaction phenomena.
 

Topped off with Noctua’s reference-class SSO2 bearing, a rich bundle of accessories and 6-year manufacturer’s warranty, the NF-A14x25 G2 is a premium-quality product through and through. Its superior performance, comprehensive feature set, cutting-edge construction and state-of-the-art materials set a new standard within Noctua’s portfolio and make it an elite choice for the most discerning demands.
 

Further reading

• NF-A14x25(r) G2 performance: improvements for heatsinks, radiators and cases
• NF-A14x25(r) G2 aerodynamic design innovations: the keys to its superior performance
• Fan speed offset: Beat frequency theory and how to further optimise acoustics
• etaPERF™ fan motor: new standards in energy efficiency
• SupraTorque™: leveraging torque headroom to boost fan pressure performance

Product specifications

NF-A14x25 G2 PWM
NF-A14x25 G2 PWM Sx2-PP
NF-A14x25 G2 LS-PWM
 

Suggested retail prices

The manufacturer’s suggested retail prices are as follows:
NF-A14x25 G2 PWM: EUR 39.90 / USD 39.90
NF-A14x25 G2 PWM Sx2-PP: EUR 76.90 / USD 76.90
NF-A14x25 G2 LS-PWM: EUR 39.90 / USD 39.90
 

Availability

All new products are available as of today via Noctua’s official Amazon stores:
Buy NF-A14x25 G2 PWM
Buy NF-A14x25 G2 PWM Sx2-PP
Buy NF-A14x25 G2 LS-PWM

At IFA 2024 the European communications specialist AVM will be presenting a new stand in hall 10.2 and a range of innovations for fiber optics, 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Mesh Wi-Fi and the smart home. AVM is expanding its fiber portfolio and introducing new models: with the FRITZ!Box 5690 XGS for fast connections with 10 Gbit/s, the FRITZ!Box 5690, which achieves lightning-fast performance for GPON and AON, and the flexible FRITZ!Box 4690 wireless router, together with the top model FRITZ!Box 5690 Pro, users have a wide selection for fast and future-proof browsing via fiber optics. All models support the new Wi-Fi 7 generation and the high level of features for networked applications for the home and working from home that FRITZ!Box is known for.

Users can browse and stream at home at lightning speed via 5G mobile networks – this is made possible by the new FRITZ!Box 6860 5G for indoor and outdoor use. The fixed wireless access product supports 5G (NSA, SA) as well as LTE and achieves data rates of up to 1.3 gigabit/s. Equipped with strong Mesh Wi-Fi according to the Wi-Fi 6 standard, it can also distribute data wirelessly throughout the home. It also has a DECT base station for telephony and smart home applications.

Long-range Wi-Fi is another key IFA topic for AVM. With the FRITZ!Repeater 2400 W7 and FRITZ!Repeater 1200 W7, the Berlin-based company is introducing new Mesh Wi-Fi repeaters that for the first time support Wi-Fi 7. Every living environment has its own requirements when it comes to range - over several floors, thick walls, rooms with a lot of corners and angles. It is precisely for this need that AVM is expanding its Mesh Wi-Fi offering with the new FRITZ!Mesh Set 3000 Wi-Fi 6 and the FRITZ!Mesh Set 1200 Wi-Fi 6. They can be easily connected to a FRITZ!Box or another router and extend the Wi-Fi.

There is also something new in the smart home: AVM is introducing a new current sensor, FRITZ!Smart Energy 250, which users can use to monitor and optimize their energy consumption. In addition, FRITZ!DECT will be called FRITZ!Smart in the future. The well-known smart products for energy, heating, lighting and control will be given new names, but otherwise everything will remain typically FRITZ!: sophisticated technology, high levels of convenience, ease of use and free updates. All FRITZ!Smart products and a showcase for the Matter standard will be on display at the Smart Home area at the AVM stand. AVM will also be showcasing the more than 60 new features and improvements in FRITZ!OS 8. The upcoming update for all current products offers more convenience and a better overview and ensures stable and secure use.

G.SKILL International Enterprise Co., Ltd., the world’s leading brand of performance overclock memory and PC components, is releasing an overclock memory specification with ultra-low latency at DDR5-6400 CL30-39-39-102 in 32GB (2x16GB) kit capacity. This high performance specification will be available under the Trident Z5 RGB and Trident Z5 Royal series with Intel XMP 3.0 overclock profile support, as well as under the Trident Z5 Neo RGB and Trident Z5 Royal Neo series with AMD EXPO overclock profile support.

Pushing the CL Limits of DDR5-6400

The G.SKILL R&D team strives to push the limits of memory performance, and low latency is a key factor in memory overclocking for enthusiasts and overclockers. Compared to the standard DDR5-4800 CL40, this new DDR5-6400 CL30 specification makes improvements upon the memory speed and latency. And since this is a high-performance specification, it's important to check the compatibility of the motherboard and CPU.

Overclock Profile Support & Availability

This new specification comes with Intel XMP 3.0 under the Trident Z5 RGB and Trident Z5 Royal series, and AMD EXPO (Extended Profile for Overclocking) under the Trident Z5 Neo RGB and Trident Z5 Royal Neo series for easy memory overclocking via the motherboard BIOS. These memory kits will be available through G.SKILL worldwide distribution partners starting late August 2024.

FinalWire Ltd. today announced the immediate availability of AIDA64 Extreme 7.35 software, a streamlined diagnostic and benchmarking tool for home users; the immediate availability of AIDA64 Engineer 7.35 software, a professional diagnostic and benchmarking solution for corporate IT technicians and engineers; the immediate availability of AIDA64 Business 7.35 software, an essential network management solution for small and medium scale enterprises; and the immediate availability of AIDA64 Network Audit 7.35 software, a dedicated network audit toolset to collect and manage corporate network inventories.
 

The new AIDA64 update introduces a new 64-bit CheckMate benchmark, AVX-512 accelerated benchmarks for AMD Ryzen AI APU, and supports the latest graphics and GPGPU computing technologies by AMD, Intel and nVIDIA.

New features & improvements

• CheckMate benchmark utilizing AVX, AVX2 and AVX-512
• AVX-512 accelerated benchmarks for AMD Ryzen AI Strix APU
• Improved support for Intel Panther Lake CPU
• GPU details for AMD Granite Ridge
• Retired Queen benchmark 

What’s new since AIDA64 v7.00

• Dark Mode with 3 dark themes
• Revamped user interface with configurable toolbar
• Icelandic Iceland localization
• AVX-512 accelerated benchmarks for AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7000 Series processors
• AVX2 optimized benchmarks for Intel Meteor Lake SoC
• Enhanced support for AMD TR5 socket motherboards
• Chipset information for AMD TRX50 and WRX90
• Improved support for Intel Arrow Lake and Lunar Lake SoC
• NZXT Kraken 2023 and Kraken Elite sensor support
• Gskill WigiDash LCD support
• Microsoft Windows 11 2023 Update support
• Preliminary support for Intel “Clearwater Forest” and “Panther Lake” CPU
• ACPI 6.5 support
• GPU details for AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12GB, Radeon RX 7600 XT
• GPU details for nVIDIA GeForce RTX 4000 Super Series

Pricing and Availability
The AIDA64 product family for Windows PCs consists of three business editions and a home edition. The company's flagship IT asset management offering with hardware diagnostic features is AIDA64 Business, while a dedicated network inventory solution called AIDA64 Network Audit is also available, for a lower license fee. Designed for corporate engineers and IT technicians, AIDA64 Engineer includes expert tools not available in AIDA64 Extreme, the home edition of the software. Today all four AIDA64 editions are updated to v7.35.

Noctua today released its long-awaited NH-D15 G2 next-gen flagship model CPU cooler and NF-A14x25r G2 round-frame 140mm fans. Continuing the legacy of the iconic NH-D15 and its NF-A15 fans, the new G2 products come packed with Noctua’s latest technologies and have been carefully refined in all respects to provide even better quiet cooling performance than their award-winning predecessors.
 

 

“Our G2 products have been years in the making and it feels amazing to finally be able to offer the first of them to our customers”, says Roland Mossig (Noctua CEO). “We faced various challenges in both design and manufacturing, but we’ve cut no corners and gone the extra mile to make sure that the G2’s will be worthy successors to some of our most iconic models. When you have them in your hands, I’m confident that you’ll be able to sense some of the dedication and perseverance that went into creating these fans and coolers.”
 

The NH-D15 G2 is the further improved second generation of Noctua’s iconic NH-D15. With its state-of-the-art, speed-offset NF-A14x25r G2 PWM fans, eight heatpipes and asymmetrical fin-stacks that have been carefully fine-tuned to work in tandem with the new fans, it achieves even better quiet cooling performance than its award-winning predecessor. As such, the G2 version is a true flagship model that continues the legacy of the original NH-D15 by pushing the boundaries of air cooling and rivalling the efficiency of many all-in-one (AIO) water cooling solutions.

In addition to its further improved performance, the NH-D15 G2 also offers enhanced compatibility thanks to an offset construction that allows it to clear the top PCIe x16 slot on most current motherboards. Last but not least, the G2 version has been upgraded to the Torx®-based SecuFirm2+™ multi-socket mounting system with included NM-SD1 screwdriver as well as to Noctua’s superior NT-H2 thermal compound. In short, the NH-D15 G2 has been further refined in virtually all respects from the heatsink and the fans all the way down to the mounting, thermal paste and accessory package. Topped off with Noctua’s trusted 6-year manufacturer’s warranty, it’s the new number one choice for customers who demand the best of the best in air cooling.

Taking platform-specific optimisation to a new level, the NH-D15 G2 is available in a regular, standard version and two specialised variants: The regular NH-D15 G2 uses the same medium base convexity as most other Noctua heatsinks, which makes it a perfect all-rounder that provides optimal results on AM5 with the included offset mounting and on LGA1700 CPUs when utilising the included NM-ISW1 shim washers (or optional, so-called contact frames ) to reduce CPU deformation from ILM pressure. The HBC (High Base Convexity) variant is specifically optimised for LGA1700 processors that are used with full ILM pressure or have become permanently deformed in long-term use, providing excellent contact quality despite the CPU’s concave shape. The LBC (Low Base Convexity) variant, by contrast, is specifically optimised for relatively flat CPUs. As such, it offers excellent contact quality on AMD AM5 even without the offset mounting as well as on other comparably flat CPUs (e.g. AM4, LGA2066, LGA2011(-3), lapped or custom flat heatspreaders, etc.).
 

For customers who would like to upgrade existing heatsinks such as the first-generation NH-D15, NH-D15S or NH-U14S series coolers, the new round-frame NF-A14x25r G2 fans will also be available separately, both in a regular single fan package (NF-A14x25r G2 PWM) and a dedicated dual fan package for push-pull configurations (NF-A14x25r G2 PWM Sx2-PP). Like the fans that come pre-installed on the NH-D15 G2, the ones included in the Sx2-PP set are fine-tuned with a 50rpm speed offset to prevent acoustic interaction phenomena such as periodic humming or intermittent vibrations.

The square frame version of the NF-A14x25 G2 fan for water cooling radiators and case cooling applications is currently scheduled for September.

G.SKILL International Enterprise Co., Ltd., the world’s leading brand of performance overclock memory and PC components, is excited to announce the achievement of 31 overclock records during the Computex 2024 time frame using G.SKILL memory and Intel platforms, including motherboards from ASRock, ASUS, GIGABYTE, and MSI.

  
31 Overclock Records Achieved
Over the course of several days during the Computex 2024 time frame, a total of 31 overclock benchmark records were achieved, including 3 world records, 11 "Global First Place" records, and 17 "Hardware First Place" records – demonstrating the overclocking prowess of G.SKILL memory kits, Intel desktop processors, and motherboards from ASRock, ASUS, GIGABYTE, and MSI. See the table below for a list of overclock records achieved, along with the hardware used for each record. Multiple overclock records within the same category indicates the entry achieved best score at the time of submission.

Special Thanks
G.SKILL would like to extend special thanks to the world's top professional extreme overclockers, whose exceptional overclocking skills made these records possible, as well as Intel and performance motherboard vendors (ASRock, ASUS, GIGABYTE, MSI) for creating amazing top-tier performance hardware.
 

At this year’s Computex Taipei trade show, Noctua displayed a wide range of upcoming products and prototypes, including the Seasonic Prime TX-1600 Noctua Edition power supply, a two-phase thermosiphon cooling solution with flexible tubing as well as the upcoming second generation of the award-winning NF-A12x25 fan. The exhibition also included final versions of the NF-A14x25 G2 fan that’s coming up in September as well as the soon-to-be launched NH-D15 G2 flagship model CPU cooler.
 

  

The upcoming second generations of the iconic NH-D15 CPU cooler and NF-A14 140mm fan were at the heart of Noctua’s Computex 2024 line-up. After further reinforcements of the frame structure, the round-frame version of the fan as well as the NH-D15 G2 are now in mass production. The NH-D15 G2 will be available in three different versions: A standard version that has the same medium base convexity as other Noctua multi-socket coolers, a low base convexity (LBC) version as well as a high base convexity (HBC) version. The background of this differentiation is the drastically different contact surface flatness and hotspot location of AMD’s AM5 and Intel’s LGA1700 platforms, as Noctua illustrated using 3D scans and contact pressure maps: Whereas AM5 processors are relatively flat and have their hotspot location towards the south side of the socket, Intel LGA1700 CPUs become strongly concave due to pressure from the Internal Loading Mechanism (ILM) unless shim washers or so called contact frames are used to reduce ILM pressure.
 

 

By choosing the optimal version of the NH-D15 G2 and utilising the supplied accessories to enhance contact quality, customers can gain a significant thermal advantage: Noctua’s default recommendation is the medium base convexity standard version as it provides optimal results on both AMD AM5 CPUs with the included offset mounting and on Intel LGA1700 processors when using the included shim washers (or contact frames) to reduce ILM pressure. For customers who prefer not to use washers or contact frames as well as on LGA1700 processors that have become permanently deformed from long-term use with full ILM pressure, the HBC version will provide the best results. Conversely, the LBC version will provide optimal contact quality on AM5 even without the included offset mounting as well as on AM4, LGA2066, flat custom heat-spreaders or delidded AM5 CPUs.
 

    

In a live on-site demonstration, the NH-D15 G2 was capable of dissipating more than 600W on a standardised synthetic heating element with a maximum temperature of ~60°C whereas the first-generation NH-D15 could only support around 430W in the same setting. On modern AMD and Intel CPUs with 180-250W heat-loads, this performance advantage will typically translate into a 2-3°C temperature reduction.

While the NH-D15 G2 as well as the round-frame NF-A14x25r G2 will be available in early July*, the square frame NF-A14x25 G2 had to undergo more significant structural modifications that required additional accelerated long-term testing and validation, which is why the estimated release date has been pushed back to September. In Noctua’s noise-normalised tests, the second-generation fans provide 2-3°C better temperatures on water cooling radiators and NH-U14S heatsinks as well as 13% more airflow in typical PC case ventilation settings. A chromax.black version of the new NF-A14x25 G2 is in the works as well and planned to launch Q1 next year.
 

  

In addition to the NF-A14x25 G2, Noctua unveiled its second generation 120mm A-series fan that will provide even better performance than the award-winning NF-A12x25. Currently targeting a Q1 2025 release, this next-gen 120mm fan can push around 10% more airflow through an NH-U12A heatsink and 12% more airflow through a 49mm thick water cooling radiator when fans are normalised to a 25dB(A) sound pressure level.
 

The next-gen 120mm fan will also be employed in a novel dual tower 120mm flagship model CPU cooler that’s currently on the roadmap for Q2 2025. With two of the new 12cm fans, 8 heatpipes and a dual fin stack that’s tailored to make best use of the new fan’s higher pressure characteristics, this cooler will offer a similar level of performance as the current NH-D15 in a 120mm form factor.
 

 

Another highlight of the show was the upcoming Noctua Edition of Seasonic’s award-winning Prime TX-1600 power supply: Using a Noctua NF-A12x25 120mm fan as well as a custom engineered fan grill that reduces turbulences in order to enhance both airflow and acoustics, the Noctua Edition can run ~8-10dB(A) quieter than the already quiet standard version. The Seasonic Prime TX-1600 Noctua Edition is currently scheduled for a Q4 2024 release.
 

 

In addition to these products that Noctua aims to make available within the next year, the manufacturer also announced the development of a two-phase thermosiphon CPU cooler with flexible tubing in cooperation with the Belgian two-phase cooling specialist Calyos. Leveraging the latent heat potential of vaporisation and condensation, the goal of this project is to provide the same performance level, clean design and ease of use as all-in-one water coolers without their drawbacks: Since there are no moving parts within the fluid cycle, the thermosiphon cooler will not suffer from pump-induced noise, vibrations or failures. Whilst Noctua is fully committed to bringing this product to the market, it will not be part of the public roadmap and no ETA will be announced until firm release timelines are established.
 

 

Last but not least, Noctua displayed its just-released HOME line products, NH-U14S AMP-4926 and NH-D9 AMP-4926 4U CPU coolers for Ampere Altra Family processors as well as an upcoming solution for Nvidia GH200 Grace Hopper superchips.
 

 

*The late June launch target given for the NH-D15 G2 and NF-A14x25r G2 at Computex had to be adjusted slightly to early July due to unexpected delays in logistics.

 Glacier EZ-Fit Water-Cooling Solution

• 360 RAD-30: 30mm thickness, H90 copper tubing.
• 450 CPU Block: Ultra-fine micro fins, integrated fittings for efficiency.
• 140 RES-D5: Powerful D5-Gen 3 pump, integrated D-RGB lighting.
• G40 GPU Block: Tailored for ASUS ROG Strix/TUF Gaming RTX 4090 cards.

 T30-140 Fan (Prototype)

• Uncompromising Quality: High quality 3-phase motor DUAL VAPO bearing, Blades and frame made from glass fiber reinforced with LCP (Liquid-Crystal Polymer), Magnetic levitation technology, increased fan thickness, 0.5mm blade tip clearance.
• One Fan all Scenarios: Software-free fan profile, hybrid mode for ultimate silence, performance mode for high cooling, advanced mode for industrial-grade cooling.
• Ultimate Performance: Design focused around maximizing cooling and noise performance. Aerodynamically optimized for radiators, heatsinks and dust filters rubber dampeners.
• Intuitive Installation: Daisy-Chain Cable Design, PWM extension cable, Radiator and Halos screw included.

Availability: Q3-Q4 2024 Products May Vary.

MSRP

• Evolv X2 | $149.99/€149.90
• Eclipse G400A|$99.99 / €99.90
• Eclipse G400N |$129.99 / €129.90
• Enthoo Pro II – Server Edition XL| $269.99 / €269.90
• NV5^MKII | $109.99 / €109.90
• NV9^MKII | $249.99 / €249.90
• M25 G2 Fans | Single pack 120/140mm $10.99 / €10,90 | 3-pack 120/140mm $29.99 / €29,90
• Glacier One 360M25 G2 AIO | $129.99 / €129.90
• NEXLINQ Controller Hub | $29.99 / €29.90
• Glacier EZ-Fit 360 SOFT-KIT | $399.99 / €399.90
• Glacier EZ-Fit 360 D30-KIT | $499.99 / €499.90
• PolarST4 | N/A
• EZ-Fit 450 CPU | $99.99 / €99.90
• EZ-Fit 360RAD-30 | $99.99 / €99.90
• EZ-Fit 140 RES-D5 | $249.99 / €249.90
• EZ-Fit G40 | $249.99 / €249.90
• EZ-Fit 16 HI-PMMA Tubing -Frosted | $18.99 / €18.90 (2x 90cm)
• EZ-Fit 16 PVC Tubing – Clear | $12.99 / €12.90 (3m)
• T30 Fan (Prototype)| 140mm N/A

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