Noctua today expanded its chromax.black line with all-black versions of the award-winning NH-D9L and NH-L9x65 CPU coolers: Staying true to the successful formula of the original models, the new chromax.black versions with their black fans and black coated heatsinks combine the same signature quiet cooling performance with a sleek stealth look.

“Many users who build Small Form Factor systems value build-aesthetics just as much as performance and quietness of operation”, says Roland Mossig (Noctua CEO). “Our NH-D9L and NH-L9x65 are highly popular among Small Form Factor builders, so we’re excited to introduce them in all-black chromax versions!”
 

 

The new NH-D9L chromax.black and NH-L9x65 chromax.black are identical to the award-winning regular models except for the colour: Featuring black coated heatsinks, black fans with black anti-vibration-pads, black fan clips and black mounting parts, they are literally black from head to toe. Thanks to thoroughgoing optimisations of the coating material and process, the chromax.black models provide the same, renowned quiet cooling performance as their regular, non-coated counterparts.

The NH-D9L has been designed to provide excellent efficiency at a height of only 110mm. Its comparably low profile (15mm lower than classic 9cm tower coolers such as the NH-U9S) doesn’t only guarantee full 3U compliance but also makes the NH-D9L ideal for compact mini-ITX and Small Form Factor cases that have airflow paths parallel to the motherboard. Thanks to its 95x95mm footprint, the NH-D9L always clears the RAM and PCIe slots, even on ITX motherboards.

The NH-L9x65 covers a middle ground between the larger NH-L12 series and the ultra-compact NH-L9i and NH-L9a series. With 65 instead of 37mm height and four instead of two heatpipes, the NH-L9x65 is more powerful than its smaller siblings yet retains the NH-L9i’s 95x95mm footprint, which, like with the D9L, not only guarantees 100% RAM and PCIe compatibility on current motherboards but also makes the cooler more convenient to work with as it doesn’t overhang near-socket connectors.

Thanks to their highly optimised NF-A9 and NF-A9x14 premium fans that support fully automatic speed control via PWM, both coolers run remarkably quiet. Topped off with the professional SecuFirm2™ multi-socket mounting system for Intel and AMD (including the new offset mounting bars for better performance on AM5), Noctua’s renowned NT-H1 thermal compound and a 6 year manufacturer’s warranty, they fuse everything users have come to expect from Noctua’s larger coolers into compact premium packages for space restricted systems.
 

Suggested retail prices
The manufacturer’s suggested retail prices are as follows:

NH-D9L chromax.black: EUR 74.90 / USD 74.90
NH-L9x65 chromax.black: EUR 69.90 / USD 69.90


Availability
Both coolers are available as of today via Noctua’s official Amazon stores:

Buy NH-D9L chromax.black
Buy NH-L9x65 chromax.black

Kingston Technology Europe Co LLP, an affiliate of Kingston Technology Company, Inc., a world leader in memory products and technology solutions, today announced it has been ranked top third-party DRAM module supplier in the world, according to the latest rankings by revenue from analyst firm TrendForce. Kingston retains its number 1 position with an estimated 78.12% market share on $13.5B (USD) revenue. TrendForce states DRAM module sales in 2022 saw a 4.6% YoY decline across the industry. Kingston’s revenue showed a slight decrease but held its position as the global leader for the 20th consecutive year.

According to the report, the world’s top five memory module houses accounted for 90% of total sales in 2022 with Kingston maintaining its dominant market share of 78.12%. Consumer buying trends for electronic products took a hit from high inflation but Kingston’s robust brand scale along with its comprehensive product supply chain limited its decline, keeping it firmly at the top of market share rankings. The chart below shows the top 10 DRAM module suppliers rankings as provided by TrendForce:

In 2022, its award-winning line of Kingston FURY Beast DDR5 and Renegade DDR5 memory modules received a makeover with the introduction of white heat spreaders to empower users to choose the color that best fits their individual style. In an era where most systems are meticulously designed, Kingston offers modules to complement both traditional all-black systems and now the ever-growing all-white PC.

“The 2022 findings from TrendForce reflect the company’s ongoing expansion and adaptability in the face of yet another demanding business year” - Said Iwona Zalewska, DRAM business manager, Kingston, EMEA. “This milestone not only reaffirms Kingston’s dominant presence in the market but also underscores the company’s resilience and significance within the industry, as we now proudly maintain our top position for the 20th consecutive year.”

Phanteks today expanded the Glacier One D30 Lineup with the new Glacier One 420D30 All-In-One Liquid CPU cooler. Featuring triple D30-140 fans and 420mm radiator configuration, this cooler not only delivers exceptional performance but also boasts stunning visual brilliance.

One of the standout features of the Glacier One D30 AIO cooler is the clever daisy-chaining capability of its D30 fans, enabling centralized control through a single cable. This innovative design eliminates cable clutter, simplifying the installation process and making it easier than ever to achieve a clean and organized build. The cooler’s generous copper base and fin array ensure efficient heat dissipation, positioning it as the ultimate cooling solution for high-end CPUs.

Designed with compatibility at its core, the Glacier One D30 AIO cooler boasts a sleek and compact design that optimizes clearance with motherboard and RAM components. The Glacier One D30 AIO Liquid Coolers now offer a comprehensive range, including 240, 360, and the newly introduced 420 models. All variants are seamlessly compatible with the latest Intel 14th Gen, Raptor Lake Refresh Processors, ensuring that users stay current with the latest processor technology.

Together with the recently released D30-140 fans and upcoming NV9 chassis, the Glacier One D30 420 AIO Liquid coolers offers an unparalleled blend of functionality and style to pc builders.

MSRP:
Glacier One 420 D30 Black €189.90 | $189.99 | £164.99
Glacier One 420 D30 White €189.90 | $189.99 | £164.99

Thermaltake, the leading PC DIY premium brand for Case, Power, Cooling, Gaming peripherals, and enthusiast Memory solutions, is proud to announce that the TH120/240/280/360/420 V2 ARGB Sync All-In-One Liquid Cooler - Snow Edition, the TH280 V2 ARGB Sync All-In-One Liquid Cooler - Matcha Green Edition, and the TH240/280/360/420 V2 Ultra ARGB Sync All-In-One Liquid Cooler - Snow Edition are ready for purchase. Besides the previous black color, TH V2 ARGB and TH V2 Ultra ARGB now come in white as well. The TH V2 ARGB/Ultra ARGB Snow is a 2nd generation design of the TH series, upgraded with superior aesthetics and cooling performance. These AIO liquid coolers possess a wide range of 120mm/140mm fan models, allowing them to meet various chassis sizes. To mix and match with Thermaltake’s matcha green chassis, there is also a TH 280 V2 ARGB Matcha Green AIO for you to choose from.

TH V2 ARGB Sync All-In-One Liquid Cooler - Snow Edition / TH280 V2 ARGB Sync Matcha Green Edition

The TH V2 ARGB Snow and TH280 V2 ARGB Matcha Green are AIO liquid coolers that have high value in visual design. They feature a new industrial cap with an infinity mirror light design, showing fantastic layered lighting effects and enhancing the overall aesthetics. Additionally, no matter how you install the cooler, its 360-degree rotational cap enables you to easily adjust the logo’s direction on the water block. Now, the new color editions of the TH V2 ARGB make it even simpler to personalize your PC setup. The TH V2 ARGB Snow Series is an ideal choice for an all-white build; the TH280 V2 ARGB Match Green can match Thermaltake’s latest matcha green chassis; you can also mix the component colors to create your own style!

TH V2 Ultra ARGB Sync All-In-One Liquid Cooler - Snow Edition

All TH V2 Ultra ARGB models are now available in Snow Edition. The TH V2 Ultra ARGB Snow Series is also designed with an industrial look and comes with a 2.1-inch LCD Display on the water block. This 480 x 480 resolution LCD Display can present real-time information about CPU, local time, and weather. You can also upload any JPG, GIF, PNG, MP4, MOV, and AVI files to customize your TH V2 Ultra ARGB Snow. Furthermore, each powerful CT120/CT140 ARGB Fan on the TH V2 ARGB and TH V2 Ultra ARGB has 9 addressable LEDs, so users can create their dream lighting effects through the 5V motherboard lighting software.

The TH V2 ARGB Snow, TH280 V2 ARGB Matcha Green, and the TH V2 Ultra ARGB Snow are all available for purchase. If you are looking for a cost-effective AIO liquid cooler with unparalleled aesthetics and high personalization, don’t miss out on the TH V2 ARGB/Ultra ARGB Series AIO in brand-new Snow Edition and TH280 V2 ARGB in Matcha Green Edition!

Features of Thermaltake TH V2 ARGB Series AIO & TH V2 Ultra ARGB Series AIO:

No matter the build, We’ve got you covered

The new color editions of the TH V2 ARGB and the TH V2 Ultra ARGB cover various types of builds. The TH V2 ARGB Snow Series has three 120mm fan models, including the TH 120/ 240/ 360 V2 ARGB Snow, and two 140mm fan models, including the TH 280/ 420 V2 ARGB Snow. TH280 V2 ARGB Matcha Green perfectly fits with The Tower 200 and Ceres 300, so you can create a complete Matcha Green build! The TH V2 Ultra ARGB Snow Series possesses two 120mm fan models, including the TH 240/ 360 V2 Ultra ARGB Snow, and two 140mm fan models, including the TH 280/ 420 V2 Ultra ARGB Snow.

TH V2 ARGB: New Version, New Design

The TH V2 ARGB was given an industrial look to freshen up the 360-degree rotational cap. Adding Infinity Mirror Lighting to this series can bring more diverse visual effects to the build and give more depth than it looks.

TH V2 Ultra ARGB: New Design, Same Quality

TH V2 Ultra ARGB was given an industrial look to freshen up the 2.1” LCD Display. With its 480*480 high resolution, you can easily show off 16.8M color videos or photos.

TH V2 Ultra ARGB: Personalize Your LCD Display

The TH V2 Ultra LCD Display is highly customizable, from presenting real-time information to playing JPG, GIF, PNG, MP4, MOV, and AVI files or even showing local time and weather information on the display; it can all bring great visual aesthetics to your build.

Sync with CT120/140 ARGB Fans

Developed from the CT fan series, the TH V2 ARGB and the TH V2 Ultra ARGB use CT120/140 ARGB fans with enhanced fan speed, and you can also match with some of our chassis’ pre-installed fans to unify your fans in your build! The CT120 ARGB provides a 57.05 CFM airflow with 2.23 mm-H2O static pressure while maintaining a 25.8 dB-A noise level. The CT140 ARGB fans have 1800 RPM and provide an 84.32 CFM airflow with 3.02 mm-H2O static pressure while maintaining 34.7 dB-A noise levels.

Enhanced Cooling Surface with A Compact Design

The TH V2 ARGB Series and the TH V2 Ultra ARGB Series have a 27mm slim radiator with a thickened 20mm copper chamber, ensuring the same easy installation but with even better cooling performance.

Less Cables, Less Mess

The new cable-integrated daisy-chain design allows the fans to be directly connected, so it minimizes the demands of 4-pin PWM and 3-pin ARGB ports on your motherboard and shortens the cable length between the fans. We’ve also included one 900mm PWM cable and one 900mm ARGB cable for you to easily manage your cables while assembling your build.

Keeping Your Cables in Place

You might have experienced easily detached 5V ARGB cables when you assemble your builds. Worry not; this 5V ARGB Connector Clip can guarantee that the cables are correctly connected and won’t get loose in unexpected conditions.

Keep it COLD with Copper

The high-performance copper base plate accelerates the heat conductivity. The high-quality and reliable pump enables maximum water circulation, keeping the copper plate continuously cool. The low evaporation tube effectively decreases the loss of coolant; therefore, no refill is required.

Any CPU Can Be the Right CPU

The package includes brackets for the latest Intel and AMD CPU sockets to be compatible with the most modern CPU platforms, including the latest Intel LGA1700 and AMD AM5 CPUs.

Compatibility list:

Intel: LGA 2066/2011/1700/1200/1156/1155/1151/1150

AMD: AM5/AM4/AM3+/AM3/AM2+/AM2

Sync with Motherboard RGB Software

Designed to synchronize with ASUS Aura Sync, GIGABYTE RGB Fusion, MSI Mystic Light Sync, and ASRock Polychrome. It supports motherboards with a 5V addressable RGB header, allowing you to control the lights directly from the software mentioned above without installing any extra lighting software or controllers.

For more information on Thermaltake TH120/240/280/360/420 V2 ARGB Sync All-In-One Liquid Cooler - Snow Edition, please visit:

TH120 V2 ARGB Snow - https://www.thermaltake.com/th120-v2-argb-sync-all-in-one-liquid-cooler-snow-edition.html

TH240 V2 ARGB Snow - https://www.thermaltake.com/th240-v2-argb-sync-all-in-one-liquid-cooler-snow-edition.html

TH280 V2 ARGB Snow - https://www.thermaltake.com/th280-v2-argb-sync-all-in-one-liquid-cooler-snow-edition.html

TH360 V2 ARGB Snow - https://www.thermaltake.com/th360-v2-argb-sync-all-in-one-liquid-cooler-snow-edition.html

TH420 V2 ARGB Snow - https://www.thermaltake.com/th420-v2-argb-sync-all-in-one-liquid-cooler-snow-edition.html

For more information on Thermaltake TH280 V2 ARGB Sync All-In-One Liquid Cooler - Matcha Green Edition, please visit:

https://www.thermaltake.com/th280-v2-argb-sync-all-in-one-liquid-cooler-matcha-green-edition.html

For more information on Thermaltake TH240/280/360/420 V2 Ultra ARGB Sync All-In-One Liquid Cooler - Snow Edition, please visit:

TH240 V2 Ultra ARGB Snow - https://www.thermaltake.com/th240-v2-ultra-argb-sync-all-in-one-liquid-cooler-snow-edition.html

TH280 V2 Ultra ARGB Snow - https://www.thermaltake.com/th280-v2-ultra-argb-sync-all-in-one-liquid-cooler-snow-edition.html

TH360 V2 Ultra ARGB Snow - https://www.thermaltake.com/th360-v2-ultra-argb-sync-all-in-one-liquid-cooler-snow-edition.html

TH420 V2 Ultra ARGB Snow - https://www.thermaltake.com/th420-v2-ultra-argb-sync-all-in-one-liquid-cooler-snow-edition.html

Thermaltake, the leading PC DIY premium brand for Case, Power, Cooling, Gaming peripherals, and enthusiast Memory solutions, is delighted to launch the TGM-I27FQ Gaming Monitor and the TGM-V32CQ Curve Gaming Monitor, the high-quality QHD (2560x1440) screen designed for professional gamers. The TGM-I27FQ features a 165Hz rapid refresh rate and fast IPS technology, allowing users to enjoy a smoother experience and superior image while playing fast moving games. The TGM-V32CQ comes with a 170Hz rapid refresh rate and 1000R curvature, enabling deeply immersive gameplay by instant reaction on the screen and perfect viewing angles.

To satisfy the different preferences of gaming enthusiasts, Thermaltake releases two models of gaming monitors. One is the TGM-I27FQ, a 27-inch flat monitor that can present game scenes in excellent color. It offers a 165Hz rapid refresh rate and a 1ms response time (GtG), guaranteeing the highest visual performance by eliminating lagging and motion blur on the screen. This gaming monitor has a cinema-standard DCI-P3 95% color gamut, allowing a wider range of colors to be delivered compared to ordinary monitors and displaying more refined images. Additionally, the fast IPS technology of the TGM-I27FQ is beneficial for color accuracy from wide-angle positions.

Another gaming monitor published together is the TGM-V32CQ, a 32-inch curved monitor that can achieve immersive gameplay. It features a 170Hz rapid refresh rate and a 1ms response time (MPRT), and comes with a significant advantage while playing fast moving game genres such as first person shooters, racing sims, real-time strategy, etc. Its DCI-P3 90% color gamut fully shows the detailed game scene to push immersion to its limits. The 1000R curvature of the TGM-V32CQ perfectly matches human eyesight and improves viewing comfort, it is the best choice for an immersive game experience.

The TGM-I27FQ and the TGM-V32CQ both are compatible with G-SYNC and AMD FreeSync Premium, dynamically matching GPUs’ frame rate and displays’ refresh rate, avoiding tearing, stuttering, flicker, or artifacts in any game. The 400 nits brightness and the ultra shadow boost of these two gaming monitors make the scene, including the dark areas, sharper and more vivid. Health-oriented designs have also been considered, the TGM-I27FQ and the TGM-V32CQ are designed with flicker free and ultra-low blue light, preventing your eyes from fatigue and potentially harmful blue light without scarifying true RGB colors. Furthermore, their ergonomically designed stands offer height adjustments, swivel, pivot, and tilt, enabling you to freely set your ideal viewing position.

The TGM-I27FQ and the TGM-V32CQ are QHD (2560x1440) gaming monitors designed for gaming enthusiasts. With a rapid refresh rate of over 165Hz, a 1ms response time, and a cinema-standard DCI-P3 color gamut coverage, these two monitors can generate better images with clear details and bring your game immersion to a whole new level!

To learn more about the TGM-I27FQ Gaming Monitor, please visit: https://www.thermaltake.com/tgm-i27fq-gaming-monitor.html

To learn more about the TGM-V32CQ Curve Gaming Monitor, please visit:https://www.thermaltake.com/tgm-v32cq-curve-gaming-monitor.html

Thermaltake, the leading PC DIY premium brand for Cooling, Gaming Gear, and Enthusiast Memory solutions, warmly congratulates the winners of the 2023 Thermaltake NeonMaker Lighting Mix Invitational Season 1. In first place is Ronald Bodinger from Austria, in second place is Krittanon Kidprasert from Thailand, and in third place is Michael Dexter from the United Kingdom.

For 2023 Thermaltake NeonMaker Lighting Mix Invitational Season 1, Thermaltake invited outstanding modders from all around the world to organize spectacular RGB light shows with the NeonMaker software and SWAFAN EX14 RGB PC Cooling Fans. NeonMaker is a premium RGB lighting editing software highly customizable for lighting effects on every single LED light bulb. Users can create their unparalleled lighting effects on their PC via built-in effects, custom colors, and set-up timelines with NeonMaker. Furthermore, the SWAFAN EX features a Magnetic Force Quick Connect Design, allowing contestants to minimize cable usage and create a better final project.

All light shows display stunning arrangements from their colorful lighting effects, creative fan placement, and well-designed props, taking this event to a whole new level, and it was challenging for the judges and the public to choose the winners. Thermaltake would like to express our gratitude to all the participants, including the modding enthusiasts and the public, for their great support. Lastly, to congratulate the top three winners again, and hope to see you all soon at the upcoming events!

Meet the Winners

• 1st Place [Ronald Bodinger]: Ronald made good use of background music, SWAFAN EX placement, and props to match the lighting effect design. He organized a fantastic lighting show to express abstract emotions, allowing the audience and the judges to be impressed by its artistry and winning first place.
• 2nd Place [Krittanon Kidprasert]: Krittanun produced an exciting anime-themed lighting show with his remarkable color matching and video editing skills. He showed the various moving lighting effects, the utilization of NeonMaker software, and the features of SWAFAN EX in his video to make the content more wonderful.
• 3rd Place [Michael Dexter]: From color mix to effect modes, Michael applied many combinations for the lighting effects, fully presenting his creativity. His video included a variety of lighting profiles in different styles, some are energetic and some are calm, all together became an amazing lighting show that you never get bored with.

More information, photos, and other content on the event can be found on:
Event website: https://lightmix.thermaltake.com/2023s1/
Tt Community: https://bit.ly/3NYyS2t
Top 3 winners video: https://youtu.be/TKV-WoTyc7Q

Mark of Perfection
The entries were all superior quality and demonstrated the modders’ extraordinary RGB lighting design skills. Consequently, it was not easy for the panel of judges to select the winners. The judges were required to evaluate and score from four criteria, including Originality, Utilization, Artistry, and Video Quality. The total percentage of the score was allocated 25% by the Thermaltake CEO, 15% by Thermaltake Judges, 30% by Tt Community Members, and 30% by Professional Modders. After summing up the votes from the judges, the final result pointed to Ronald Bodinger, Krittanon Kidprasert, and Michael Dexter.

Noctua today announced its new NH-U14S TR5-SP6 and NH-D9 TR5-SP6 4U CPU coolers for AMD’s TR5 (sTR5/sTRX5/sWRX9) and SP6 sockets for the just-released 7000 series Threadripper HEDT (High-End Desktop) and Threadripper Pro workstation processors as well as 8004 series Epyc server CPUs. While the 14cm NH-U14S TR5-SP6 provides maximum cooling performance at minimum noise levels, the 9cm NH-D9 TR5-SP6 4U combines excellent efficiency with a compact size for full 4U compatibility. In addition to the two cooler models, Noctua also introduced the new NM-TR5-SP6 mounting kit that allows upgrading existing TR4-SP3, DX-4677, DX-4189 and DX-3647 line coolers to support the new TR5/SP6 sockets of TRX50 and WRX90 motherboards.

“The amount of computing performance that AMD’s new TRX50 and WRX90 platforms with their Zen 4 based Threadripper and Threadripper Pro processors provide is downright stunning”, says Roland Mossig (Noctua CEO). “At heatloads of 350W and more, you’ll certainly want a premium grade cooling solution to go with them though. This is where our new TR5-SP6 models step in!”
 

 

First introduced in 2017, Noctua’s Threadripper and Epyc coolers have become a standard choice when it comes to quiet, premium grade air cooling solutions for AMD-based workstations and servers. Thanks to their superior acoustic efficiency, they are ideal for Threadripper and Epyc systems that run in noise sensitive environments (e.g. audio/video production, content creation, engineering, etc.).

Combining the proven basis of Noctua’s renowned TR4-SP3 and DX models with a new SecuFirm2™ mounting system for TR5/SP6 that has been updated to meet the platform’s increased pressure specifications, the new TR5-SP6 models are ideal for making the most out of the new 7000 series Threadripper (7980X, 7970X, 7960X) and Threadripper Pro (7995WX, 7985WX, 7975WX, 7965WX) CPUs. In addition to the new Threadripper processors (previously codenamed “Storm Peak”) with their TRX50 (socket name sTR5/sTRX5) and WRX90 (socket name sWRX9) platforms, the new coolers also support SP6 based 8004 series Epyc processors (previously codenamed “Siena”) such as the 8534P, 8434P, 8324P and 8224P.

With six heatpipes, a fin surface area of more than 6000cm² and two highly optimised NF-A15 140mm fans, the NH-U14S TR5-SP6 provides a superior level of quiet cooling efficiency. This makes it ideal for building cutting-edge, ultra high-performance workstations that run almost silent.

By contrast, the NH-D9 TR5-SP6 4U is small enough to fit most 4U size rack-mount enclosures, which makes it perfect for powerful, quiet server builds.

Both cooler models come with Noctua’s award-winning NT-H2 thermal paste pre-applied to the heatsink base in order to speed up the installation process and to guarantee an optimal thermal interface between the processor and the heatsink.

The NM-TR5-SP6 mounting-kit makes it possible to upgrade Noctua’s DX-4677, DX-4189, DX-3647 and TR4-SP3 series coolers to the new platforms.


Suggested retail prices
The manufacturer’s suggested retail prices are as follows:

NH-U14S TR5-SP6: EUR 129.90 / USD 129.90
NH-D9 TR5-SP6 4U: EUR 119.90 / USD 119.90
NM-TR5-SP6: EUR 19.90 / USD 19.90


Availability
All the new products are available from beginning of October via Noctua’s official Amazon stores:

Buy NH-U14S TR5-SP6
Buy NH-D9 TR5-SP6 4U
Buy NM-TR5-SP6

G.SKILL International Enterprise Co., Ltd., the world’s leading brand of performance overclock memory and PC components, is excited to announce the launch of a new Trident Z5 RGB DDR5 memory kit specification at DDR5-8400 CL40-52-52-134 48GB (2x24GB), aimed at the latest 14th Gen Intel® Core™ desktop processor & Intel® Z790 chipset platform.

Extreme Memory Speed at DDR5-8400 CL40
Developed on the latest 14th Gen Intel® Core™ desktop processor and Intel® Z790 chipset platform, G.SKILL is announcing a new DDR5 memory specification at DDR5-8400 CL40-52-52-134 with 48GB (2x24GB) kit capacity. As shown in the screenshot below, this extreme speed memory kit is validated on the Intel® Core™ i9-14900K desktop processor and ASUS ROG Maximus Z790 Apex Encore motherboard, and demonstrates incredible memory bandwidth speeds at 128.88GB/s read, 127.03GB/s write, and 123.83GB/s copy in the AIDA64 memory bandwidth benchmark.

For more product information, visit https://www.gskill.com/product/165/374/1696494301/F5-8400J4052G24GX2-TZ5RW.

* Memory bandwidth test results may vary due to hardware configurations, BIOS versions, system settings, or test parameters.

A Glimpse Toward the Future – DDR5-8600

Exploring the extreme limits of memory overclocking potential on the latest platform, G.SKILL is also showcasing a DDR5 2x24GB memory kit at DDR5-8600 CL40-54-54-136. Shown in the screenshot below running on the Intel® Core™ i9-14900K desktop processor and ASUS ROG Maximus Z790 Apex Encore motherboard, this memory kit reaches an astonishing memory bandwidth score of 130.66GB/s read, 130.24GB/s write, and 126.31GB/s copy in the AIDA64 memory bandwidth test.

* Memory bandwidth test results may vary due to hardware configurations, BIOS versions, system settings, or test parameters.

Availability & Intel XMP 3.0 Profile Support

The new DDR5-8400 memory kit comes with Intel XMP 3.0 memory overclock profile, which allow users to easily overclock the memory kit by simply enabling the XMP overclock profile in the BIOS with a compatible motherboard and processor. This extreme memory specification will join the G.SKILL Trident Z5 RGB family and will be available via G.SKILL authorized distribution partners by end of October.

Nixu, a leading cybersecurity company, today unveils the results of the second consecutive Nixu Cybersecurity Index. Based on an extensive survey of over 370 northern European organizations, the report underlines business resilience as a key driver for cybersecurity investments. The Index reveals both encouraging progress and increasing concerns. Alarmingly, 50% of organizations reach only a poor or deficient level in cybersecurity.
 

Nixu Cybersecurity Index 2023 report offers a comprehensive view of the cybersecurity landscape in northern Europe and provides essential insights for cybersecurity decision makers.
 

The key findings are:

1. Maintaining business resilience is the main driver for cybersecurity investments
2. AI causes unprecedented concern by enabling refined attacks, but it also bolsters defense
3. Security monitoring, awareness, and identity & access management are top priorities in the region
4. A huge performance gap between the best and the rest: Top performers prioritize risk management
5. Most organizations aim at a modest increase in their cybersecurity headcount
    

Over 80% of organizations emphasize that the need to ensure business resilience is the top driver for their cybersecurity investments.

“The prominence of business resilience as a driver for cybersecurity investments highlights the increasing awareness of the need to protect operations and ensure continuity. Overall, the Nixu Cybersecurity Index 2023 reflects our dedication to providing valuable insights that help organizations tailor their cybersecurity strategies,” says Teemu Salmi, CEO of Nixu.
 

The Index exposes a significant gap between the best performers and all others

The Nixu Cybersecurity Index 2023 is based on self-assessment by 372 cybersecurity and business leaders from various industries and countries. The survey was conducted in June–August 2023. The Index measures cybersecurity maturity by evaluating four performance factors: current state, management, investments, and future development plans.

This year’s average score of 64,9 is deficient on the 10–100 Index scale. The best-performing Nordic countries were Denmark and Norway, which reached a satisfactory level. The average scores for Sweden and Finland dropped from last year, and both are now on a deficient level.

Organizations with a Cybersecurity Index of 75 or higher significantly outperform their counterparts. These top performers prioritize risk management, include cybersecurity in executive management discussions, and allocate a substantial portion of their ICT budget to cybersecurity.
 

Security monitoring and incident response are the most important cybersecurity capabilities

Security monitoring and incident response is clearly seen as a top cybersecurity capability now and during the next 12 months. Compared to last year, the current value of this area increased clearly, from 44% to 49%.

“This indicates that organizations are widely concerned about maintaining their business resilience in an evolving cybersecurity threat landscape. Through better security monitoring, organizations are able to detect early indications of attacks, and with more sophisticated response capabilities, organizations can limit the impact of any incident,” says Jan Mickos, Nixu’s SVP and Service Area Lead of Managed Services.

Raising security awareness, refining identity and access management (IAM), and early threat detection are also among the primary development objectives.
 

AI surfaced as a central trend affecting cybersecurity

A new theme that surfaced in the 2023 study was artificial intelligence (AI). Respondents said that it is currently the most prominent topic for cybersecurity.

“AI's emergence as a central cybersecurity topic presents both challenges and opportunities. As organizations harness AI's power in their business solutions, they must remain vigilant to the potential security risks. However, AI also holds the key to enhanced defense solutions reducing the risks of human error,” Jan Mickos points out.
 

Demand for cybersecurity experts massively exceeds supply – more outsourcing necessary

Already now, a substantial 59% of the surveyed organizations admit they face serious challenges in hiring necessary cybersecurity expertise. Despite this, most intend to expand their internal cybersecurity teams. Although the planned increase in headcounts is modest, the total demand for experts in the region is huge compared to the availability of talent.

To solve the serious issues of managing competences and ensuring resilience, the Index report recommends consistent cybersecurity management, investing in risk management, and complementing internal operations with an external service delivery capabilities partner.

“Organizations must be proactive and strategic in their approach. These recommendations provide a roadmap for enhancing cybersecurity maturity and business resilience,” states CEO Teemu Salmi.
 

For a detailed analysis and access to the full Nixu Cybersecurity Index 2023 report, click here.

T-CREATE, the creator brand under Team Group Inc., the global leading memory provider, today introduced the T-CREATE CLASSIC C4 Series PCIe 4.0 SSD, which comes in various specifications and capacities. Featured with an ultra-thin graphene-patented heat-sink (US invention patent: US 110,513,92 B2; Taiwan invention patent: I703921), it conducts more stable performance, allowing creators to freely express their artistic creativity with a peace of mind. With the growing landscape of creators and an expanding, diverse field of creative content within the market, the T-CREATE series of products has given creators a more stable space to unleash their creativity.

The T-CREATE CLASSIC C4 Series PCIe 4.0 SSD offers three different models: C47, C45, and C43, providing three different speed specifications, with a maximum reading speed of 7000MB/s, 5000MB/s, and 3000MB/s, and capacities ranging from 512GB to 4TB. With multiple speeds, it allows creators to freely choose to meet their creative needs. The T-CREATE CLASSIC C4 Series PCIe 4.0 SSD is equipped with the ultra-thin graphene patented heat-sink label (US invention patent: US 110,513,92 B2; Taiwan invention patent: I703921), enabling the SSD to achieve high performance while effectively stabilizing system operation by mitigating heat-related concerns. Supporting the SLC Caching technology and employing a customized high-stability controller and firmware, with intelligent algorithms and a high-rate LDPC (Low-Density Parity Check) debugging mechanism, the SSD improves the efficiency of data operations by taking into account the security and integrity of data transmission, thereby enhancing the reliability of the creation process.

T-CREATE CLASSIC C4 Series PCIe 4.0 SSD supports TEAMGROUP's professionally developed S.M.A.R.T. intelligent monitoring patented software (Taiwan Invention Patent: I751753), through quick and easy related settings and detection, creators can keep track of the health status of the SSD at any time, giving creators peace of mind. Adhering to the spirit of environmental friendliness, the entire production process is halogen-free and lead-free and complies with RoHS environmental regulations. The packaging is constructed using recyclable materials that are environmentally friendly, reflecting our commitment to safeguarding the planet and promoting environmental sustainability. The T-CREATE CLASSIC C4 Series PCIe 4.0 SSD will first be available in Taiwan and Amazon in North America in November. For further sales information, please stay tuned to the latest news on TEAMGROUP's official website and social media channels.

The biggest modding competition held in Taiwan, the 2023 Thermaltake CaseMOD Invitational Season 1, is back! Thermaltake, a leading brand in the CaseMOD community, is proud to invite eight of the worldwide top case modders from Canada, China, France, India, Italy, South Korea, Thailand, and the United States of America to join this season’s contest. Starting October 3^rd, contestants will use Tt Certified liquid cooling components, distro plate, TOUGHRAM DDR5, and the Toughpower GF3 Gold power supply to transform the CTE C750 Air Full Tower Chassis!

This time, with the latest Thermaltake ARGB software – NeonMaker, modders are challenged to use the SWAFAN EX and NeonMaker in their mods to create some interesting lighting effects to correspond to their builds. Modders will have to show off their creativity and originality to draw people’s attention to vote for them. Don’t forget that your vote counts!! Sign up to the Tt community forum to vote and cheer for your favorite modder! Or use the Tt MOD App for mobile users. By utilizing the app, users can follow up on the contest and join the weekly voting event anytime, anywhere. You will have the opportunity to win fantastic prizes from Thermaltake and the sponsors, including Intel, ASRock, INNO3D, Seagate, TT Premium, TteSPORTS, and LUXA2. Thermaltake also offers up to $15,000USD cash prizes in total for the top 3 winners.

The winners' list will be announced in February 2024.
 
For more details on 2023 Thermaltake CaseMOD Invitational Season 1, please visit:
Official Website – https://casemod.thermaltake.com/2023s1/
Tt Community Forums –  https://bit.ly/46fFiSi

CaseMOD with the CTE C750 Air Full Tower Chassis

The CTE C750 Air is a specially designed E-ATX full tower chassis from the new CTE form factor series that emphasizes maximum airflow and is designed to provide high levels of thermal performance to critical components. It comes with three pre-installed 140mm CT140 fans and can support up to 420mm AIO radiators at the front, motherboard side and rear of the chassis.

For more information, please visit: https://www.thermaltake.com/cte-c750-air-full-tower-chassis.html

CaseMOD with the NeonMaker Software

NeonMaker not only provides various pre-set lighting effects but allows users to edit their lighting effects on every single LED light bulb, granting access to customize users’ lighting effects further.  To download the NeonMaker software, please visit: https://lightmix.thermaltake.com/index.html  

To learn more about the functions of NeonMaker software, please visit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cf-eho_nXO0&feature=youtu.be

CaseMOD with the SWAFAN EX RGB PC Cooling Fan

SWAFAN EX incorporates a new magnetic force design for quick connection among fans with its 12V cable and at the same time keeping the swappable fan blade design. Daisy-chaining up to 3 fans per cable improves fan connection efficiency and convenience while enhancing cable management for PC building.

For more information, please visit: https://www.thermaltake.com/swafan-ex14-rgb-pc-cooling-fan-tt-premium-edition-3-pack.html

Our Sponsors

This season we have a big team of partners, Intel will be providing the modders with Intel i9 13900K Processors, ASRock with B760 Pro RS and Z790 PG Riptide motherboards, INNO3D with INNO3D GEFORCE RTX 4060 Ti 8GB ICHILL X3 graphic cards, and Seagate with FireCuda® SSDs.

Meet the Modders

• Derek Wilson, aka Rhoads Pc, is a Canadian modder who has 4-year PC mod experience. He mainly focuses on the diorama and model-style projects. He loves working with his hands either in painting, woodworking, or sculpting. Derek is ready to bring a fun project for this competition.
• Bai Lin, a professional modder from China. In 2015, he established Qin Diao Creative Water Cooled Studio in Shanghai and works in the PC customization business. He aims to create the most emotive studio and provide the best computer customization to every customer.
• Wael Kadri, a modder from France. He created his personal page named Pause Hardware on social networks to show his modding projects and his passion for computer hardware. He has several exhibitor experiences in gaming events, including the Paris Game Week 2018 and 2019.
• Maulik Patel, is a visionary case modder from India. His creative ingenuity and meticulous attention to detail allow him to build numerous amazing creations. From stunning LED arrangements to innovative cooling solutions, his mods redefine the way people perceive machines.
• Marco Di Silvestre, a modder from Italy. He dedicates himself to the art of modding and is always looking for new forms of PCs. He likes to create art through innovative instrumentation. His projects are also exhibited in international fields, such as at COMPUTEX.
• Seung Jae Lee, a Korean modder, is the CEO of Monstar Gear which specializes in custom liquid cooling PCs and custom keyboards. Many of his custom PCs are shown in international exhibitions. His goal is to create unique and emotionally resonant products that stand out in the world.
• Ponsarud Romvilast, a modder from Thailand. He is highly interested in high-end PC systems, including modifying custom PCs, building liquid cooling systems, painting gaming gear, etc. He is excited to attend this invitational and can’t wait to start his new case modding project.
• Timmy Parker, an expert modder from the USA. He has a wealth of expertise in selecting the finest components and optimizing systems for peak performance. In his mind, custom computers not only are tools but also functional works of art that inspire creativity.

How to Vote and Voting Rules

A voting event will be held on the Tt Community forum, and prizes will be given out to members who vote. You can choose to vote via desktop or mobile devices. The Tt MOD App by Thermaltake is tailor-made for the mobile users to receive the latest information from the competition and join the voting event. The total percentage of the score allocated to the community voting is approximately 25%, with 25% by Thermaltake, 25% by expert modders, and 25% by sponsors

The Tt Community platform (http://community.thermaltake.com/) is open to all users. We welcome you to join us by interacting and sharing valuable information and experiences. Most importantly, your opinions and ideas will help us better understand your desires and expectations of our products and services. Don’t hesitate; come register and vote for your favorite modder right away!

Thermaltake official website and community websites:

Thermaltake official website: http://www.thermaltake.com

Thermaltake Tt Community: http://community.thermaltake.com/

Thermaltake product video link: http://www.youtube.com/user/Thermaltakereview

Thermaltake Facebook Fan Page: https://www.facebook.com/ThermaltakeInc

Leading memory provider, TEAMGROUP, has tapped into T-FORCE LAB's superb R&D capabilities to create the latest iteration of the T-FORCE XTREEM DDR5 memory. By utilizing a patented IC classification test and verification technology, the upper limits of the DDR5 frequency have been raised to create a high-clock rate memory module designed specifically for gamers. Decorated with the glorious T-FORCE logo badge, the XTREEM's design exudes both confidence and style, befitting the newest king of overclocking memory modules.

T-FORCE XTREEM DDR5 memory demonstrates incredible overclocking performance to satisfy overclocking enthusiasts around the world. Not only using 2mm-thick aluminum alloy fin heatsinks to enhance its thermal capacity, but also uses special heat-conducting silicone to tightly adhere the heatsinks with the memory to achieve the most optimal cooling effect. The surface is also treated with an anodized surface that is resistant to acid, corrosion, rust and is non-electrically conductive, providing gamers with greater peace of mind. The T-FORCE XTREEM DDR5's two-piece heat spreader is made of thick metal and underwent sandblasted surface treatment to give it the appearance of hard basalt and the matte black texture reminiscent of a black sand beach. Users can enjoy the excellent overclocking capabilities of the XTREEM DDR5 while admiring its elegant design.

The T-FORCE XTREEM DDR5 gaming memory is expected to be available at speeds of 7600MT/s, 8000MT/s, and 8200MT/s and will support on-die ECC. Gamers can look forward to dominating the digital battlefield when it becomes available on Amazon and Newegg in North America at the end of October. If you want to get your hands on T-FORCE's newest products and information on availability, please stay tuned to the latest news on TEAMGROUP's official website and social media channels.