Everything showcased at Computex 2023

Last Updated on July 12, 2024 by Nahush Gowda

Computex is back after 3 years and the biggest tech and hardware companies are eager to show off their innovations, and products. Computex primarily features PC and laptop hardware.

If you are interested in knowing what your favourite brand has come up with, follow this article where we will update everything that is being showcased at Computex 2023. Here’s a complete breakdown of every brand’s showcase.

AsRock at Computex 2023

AsRock refreshes its Z790 motherboard lineup with Taichi Lite, Nova, PG Riptide WiFi7, and LiveMixer

The Z790 Taichi Lite is a new sub-brand in ASRock’s motherboard product stack. It provides the core feature set of the top Taichi, such as CPU VRM and overclocking capabilities, but tones down on the aesthetic and some I/O connectivity.

The Taichi Lite sticks with older WiFi 6E connectivity, besides a Killer 2.5 GbE + Intel 2.5 GbE wired network. The onboard audio solution is fairly slick, featuring a Realtek ALC4082 codec, an ESS Sabre 9218 DAC for the front-out, and WIMA audio capacitors.

The Z790 Phantom Gaming Nova is the most premium Phantom Gaming series motherboard in ASRock’s product stack (although below Taichi). It features a powerful CPU VRM solution, a neat, illuminated common heatsink for M.2 drives, and plenty of overclocker-friendly features. It also has a more advanced set of network connectivity than the Taichi series, with 5 GbE wired networking and the latest WiFi 7. The onboard audio is simpler, with just the ALC4082 handling all channels.

The Z790 PG Riptide WiFi7 is a mid-range motherboard that succeeds the Z790 PG Riptide WiFi. It features the latest WiFi 7 and 5 GbE wired networking, as well as the ALC1220 HDA codec. It has a 16+1+1 phase CPU VRM, compared to the 20+1+1 phase of the PG Nova and Taichi Lite.

The Z790 LiveMixer is an entry-mid segment product that features swanky-looking heatsinks for the CPU VRM, chipset, and M.2 slots. However, it does not have WLAN, only a Realtek 2.5 GbE wired networking interface, and the onboard audio solution uses the entry-level ALC897 codec. There is an M.2 E-key slot so you can add your own WLAN module.

Not only that, but AsRock also showed its new B650E motherboard, B650E Taichi Lite for AMD Zen 4 processor. It features a robust CPU VRM similar to the X670E Taichi and includes WiFi 6E for fast wireless connectivity, Killer 2.5 GbE wired networking for high-speed internet, and the identical onboard audio solution found in the Z790 Taichi Lite.

Asus at Computex 2023

ASUS Unveils Super Ultra-Wide ROG Swift OLED PG49WCD Monitor at Computex 2023

ASUS has introduced the ROG Swift OLED PG49WCD gaming monitor, featuring a massive 49-inch OLED display with a resolution of 5120×1440. It offers a super ultra-wide aspect ratio and a 1800R curvature, equivalent to two 16:9 1440p monitors combined.

It supports 10-bit colour and covers 99% of the DCI-P3 colour gamut. Designed for gamers, it offers a 144 Hz refresh rate, 0.035ms response time, AMD FreeSync Premium Pro, and connectivity options like DisplayPort, HDMI, and USB ports. Pricing and availability details are currently undisclosed.

MSI at Computex 2023

MSI shows off its upcoming RTX 4060 models

MSI displayed their upcoming RTX 4060 Gaming X graphics card at Computex 2023. Along with TorX Fan 5.0, the RTX 4060 Gaming X introduces an entirely new compact generation Gaming X Twin Frozr 9 cooling system.

Given that the RTX 4060’s TGP is just 109 W, the cooler appears to be enough for the task. The company’s cost-effective RTX 4060 custom design, the RTX 4060 Ventus 2X, appears to use an aluminium monoblock heatsink and two TorX 4.0 fans to ventilate the card’s cooler.

MSI Unveils First USB4 Expansion Card with 100W Power Delivery

At Computex 2023, MSI unveiled the MS-4489, the first USB4 expansion card with 100W power delivery. The card is based on ASMedia’s ASM4242 USB4 host controller and supports up to 40Gbps data transfer speeds. It also features a 6-pin graphics card-style power connector to deliver enough power to the USB-C ports.

The MS-4489 has two DisplayPort inputs and two USB-C ports. The primary USB-C port can deliver up to 100W of power, while the secondary port can deliver up to 27W. The card also has a USB 2.0 header, but its purpose is not yet known.

The MS-4489 is compatible with PCIe x4 slots. However, it may not be compatible with motherboards that do not have an open-ended PCIe x4 slot or a x16 slot that is wired for four lanes of PCIe.

MSI Expands its Laptop Lineup with New Premium Products

MSI, a leading manufacturer of gaming laptops, has announced a new lineup of premium laptops at Computex 2023. The new laptops are designed for business users, creative professionals, and students.

Commercial 14

The Commercial 14 is a new business laptop that is designed to compete with high-end enterprise PCs. It features a number of security features, including a built-in Smart Card Reader and NFC support. The Commercial 14 is also MIL-STD-810G certified, making it durable enough to withstand the rigours of everyday use.

Prestige 16 Studio Evo

The Prestige 16 Studio Evo is a new laptop designed for creative professionals. It features a 16-inch display with a 4K resolution and a 99Whr battery. The Prestige 16 Studio Evo is also compatible with Nvidia’s Studio platform, which provides certified drivers and software for creative applications.

Creator Z17 HX Studio

The Creator Z17 HX Studio is a new laptop designed for creative professionals. It features a powerful processor, a discrete graphics card, and a 17.3-inch display with a 4K resolution. The Creator Z17 HX Studio is also compatible with MSI’s Pentonic stylus, which doubles as a mechanical pencil.

The revamped Alpha 17 laptop is also available with the latest AMD Ryzen 7045 HX Dragon Range processors and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 40 series laptop GPU. One of the most exciting upgrades is the inclusion of the world’s first Qualcomm® FastConnect™ 7800 Wi-Fi 7 in a computing platform.

The Alpha 17 also features a QHD 240Hz display. This provides gamers with a smooth and immersive gaming experience. FastConnect 7800 delivers Wi-Fi 7 performance with peak speeds of up to 5.8 Gbps and latency as low as 2 milliseconds. This is possible thanks to High Band Simultaneous (HBS) Multi-Link, which utilizes multiple bands to deliver the best possible connection.

MSI has not yet announced pricing for the Commercial 14 or the Prestige 16 Studio Evo, but the Creator Z17 series starts at $2,999. Yikes! However, the company has said that the new laptops will be available in the second half of 2023.

Colorful

COLORFUL Launches EVOL X15 AT Gaming Laptop

Colorful has announced the global launch of the EVOL X15 AT gaming laptop. It is powered by the 13th generation Intel processors and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050/RTX 4060 graphics.

The EVOL X15 AT is an entry-level laptop and features a 15.6-inch QHD (2560×1440) 165Hz display with NVIDIA G-SYNC support. The laptop also comes with 16GB of DDR5 memory, upgradeable to 64GB, and 512GB PCIe NVMe SSD with an empty M.2 slot that can accommodate M.2 PCIe Gen 3 SSDs.

The GeForce RTX 4060 8 GB laptop GPU in the EVOL X15 AT has a maximum TPD of up to 140 W and the Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C) port allows for connections up to 40 Gbps in speed

The features include a backlit keyboard, a high-quality audio system, and a built-in webcam. Overall, the EVOL X15 AT will compete in the entry-level segment.

Key Features

• Up to a 13th generation Intel Core i7-13700HX 16 Cores (8 Performance-cores, 8 Efficient-cores), 24 Threads, 5.00 GHz Max Turbo Frequency, 30 MB cache
• Up to an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 8 GB laptop graphics
• NVIDIA DLSS 3.0 and NVIDIA Reflex
• 15.6″ QHD (2560×1440) 165 Hz display with NVIDIA G-SYNC support
• Storm Blade 4.0 Cooling Technology
• 16 GB DDR5 memory, upgradeable to 64 GB
• 512 GB PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD
• RGB backlit keyboard
• Two USB Type-C (USB 3.2 Gen 2) Ports
• Thunderbolt 4 USB-C Port (40 Gbps)
• Sound Blaster Cinema 6+ HD audio
• Wi-Fi 6E

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Meta at Computex 2023

Meta Quest 3 to launch this fall, starting at $499.99 USD

Meta has announced the Meta Quest 3, its next-generation virtual and mixed-reality headset. The Quest 3 will feature higher resolution, stronger performance, and a slimmer, more comfortable form factor than its predecessor. It will be available in all countries where Meta Quest is currently supported this fall, starting at $499.99 USD.

In addition to the Quest 3, Meta has also announced a price reduction for the Quest 2. The 128GB SKU of the Quest 2 will now be available for $299.99 USD, and the 256GB SKU will be available for $349.99 USD. These price reductions will take effect on June 4, 2023.

Meta is also planning to release an update for the Quest 2 and Quest Pro that will improve the performance of the headsets’ GPUs and CPUs. This update is expected to be released in the coming months.

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Cooler Master at Computex 2023

Cooler Master Showcases New PSUs including one that is fanless

Cooler Master has showcased a couple of new power supplies (PSUs) at Computex 2023, including the X Silent series Max which is a “fanless” PSU. The X Silent series Max PSUs are “near-silent” and feature a low-speed RGB fan that keeps noise levels at 20 dB. They are available in models up to 1300W and use a single-piece heat dissipation structure.

The X Silent series Edge PSUs are completely fanless and feature a special airflow-improving extended fan cover, vapour chamber technology, and the same single-piece heat dissipation structure. They are available in models up to 750W.

Both X Series PSUs are ATX 3.0 and PCIe 5.0 compliant and come with 12VHPWR cables. They also support Cooler Master’s MasterControl software, which allows users to monitor temperature, current load, and overall performance.

In addition to the new PSUs, Cooler Master also unveiled new 12VHPWR cables with a 90-degree angle. These cables should prevent unnecessary bending and feature an upgraded connector design with double springs and thicker wire. This should improve performance and reduce connector temperatures by 5 degrees.

Cooler Master has not yet announced pricing or availability for the new PSUs or cables. However, they are expected to be released sometime in the near future.

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be quiet! at Computex 2023

be quiet! introduces new line of PC cases

be quiet! has introduced three new cases: the Shadow Base 800, Dark Base 901, and Dark Base 701. The Shadow Base 800 is a mid-tower case that is focused on airflow and performance. It has a new open mesh design that allows for “exceptionally high airflow.” The case supports up to E-ATX motherboards and three or four 140 mm fans.

The Dark Base 901 is the company’s new flagship case. It is a full-tower case that is designed for high-end builds. The case has tempered glass panels, mesh intake/exhaust panels, and a new riser cable that allows for vertical GPU mounting. The case also has removable noise-dampening panels, an ARGB controller, and a wireless smartphone charger.

The Dark Base 701 is the smaller brother of the Dark Base 901. It is a mid-tower case that has a new cable routing system, support for up to 360 mm radiators, and pre-installed Silent Wings 140 mm fans.

Here are the specifications for each case:

Shadow Base 800

• Dimensions: 215 x 480 x 470 mm
• Weight: 10.5 kg
• Motherboard support: E-ATX, ATX, Micro ATX, Mini ITX
• Drive bays: 2x 3.5″ HDD, 4x 2.5″ SSD
• Fan support: 3x 140 mm front, 3x 140 mm top, 1x 140 mm rear
• Radiator support: 360 mm front, 240 mm top, 240 mm rear

Dark Base 901

• Dimensions: 235 x 550 x 575 mm
• Weight: 20 kg
• Motherboard support: E-ATX, ATX, Micro ATX, Mini ITX
• Drive bays: 9x 3.5″ HDD, 8x 2.5″ SSD
• Fan support: 3x 140 mm front, 3x 140 mm top, 3x 140 mm rear
• Radiator support: 420 mm front, 360 mm top, 360 mm rear

Dark Base 701

• Dimensions: 210 x 500 x 525 mm
• Weight: 14 kg
• Motherboard support: E-ATX, ATX, Micro ATX, Mini ITX
• Drive bays: 7x 3.5″ HDD, 2x 2.5″ SSD
• Fan support: 3x 140 mm front, 3x 140 mm top, 1x 140 mm rear
• Radiator support: 360 mm front, 240 mm top, 240 mm rear

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GSkill at Computex 2023

Gskill showcases high-performance 8800MHz DDR5 memory with some boutique custom PC builds

G.Skill showcased its fastest DDR5 memory kits at Computex 2023, including some high-performance kits in the non-standard 24 GB DIMM densities. The company also showed off its new Trident Z5 Royal memory modules, which feature a premium aesthetic and a crushed-ice-looking LED diffuser.

One of the most eye-catching displays at the G.Skill booth was a custom PC build that looked like a xenomorph egg. The build featured a W790 + Xeon W9-3495X workstation with an 8-channel, 384 GB (8x 48 GB) DDR5-6000 memory setup. The memory had tight timings of 30-39-39-96T.

G.Skill also showed off a build with 96 GB (2x 48 GB) DDR5-6800 memory with 34-46-46-108 timings. The star attraction, however, was a build with 48 GB memory (2x 24 GB) and DDR5-8000 memory with 40-48-48-128 timings. G.Skill even performed a live overclocking event, overclocking the memory to DDR5-8800 speed.

In addition to the high-performance memory kits, G.Skill also debuted its new Trident Z5 Royal memory modules. The Trident Z5 Royal modules feature a premium aesthetic with a brushed aluminium heat spreader and a crushed-ice-looking LED diffuser. The modules are available in gold and silver-chrome variants.

Thermaltake at Computex 2023

New ATX 3.0 PSUs, with PCIe Gen 5

Thermaltake has showcased its new range of power supplies which includes the ATX 3.0 power supplies:

• Toughpower TF3 Titanium 1550 W model
• Snow editions of the Toughpower GF A3 Gold series
• Toughpower GF3 Gold series
• Smart BM3 Bronze series.

Designed for overclockers and PC enthusiasts, the Toughpower TF3 1550 W model adheres to the ATX 3.0 specifications. It has two native PCIe Gen 5 12+4-pin connectors and is an 80 Plus Titanium-certified PSU. This premium product offers strict voltage regulation, low ripple noise, and comprehensive protection features. Additionally, Thermaltake plans to release the iRGB Plus Titanium series with ATX 3.0 certification, available in 1250 W and 1650 W versions.

Thermaltake also introduced Snow editions of the Toughpower GF A3 Gold series in 850 W and 1050 W versions, as well as the Snow edition of the Toughpower GF3 Gold series in a 1200 W variant. These power supplies are compatible with ATX 3.0 specifications, equipped with native PCIe Gen 5 12+4-pin connectors, feature the Smart Zero Fan function, and come with low-profile flat white cables.

For those seeking a semi-modular design, the Smart BM3 Bronze PSU series offers options in 550 W, 650 W, and 750 W versions. These power supplies provide ATX 3.0 support, feature a PCIe Gen 5 12+4-pin connector, and incorporate an ultra-quiet 120 mm rifle bearing fan. They also adopt a high amperage single +12V rail design.

Sharkoon at Computex 2023

Sharkoon unveils new Skiller line of mechanical keyboards

Sharkoon has announced the SKILLER SGK50 S3, a new 75% layout keyboard that is available in a variety of unique design bundles. The keyboard features dye-sublimation printed PBT keycaps, pre-installed Gateron switches, and a hot-swappable PCB design. It also includes a detachable braided USB-C spiral cable with a locking aviator connector.

The SKILLER SGK50 S3 series supports full open-source QMK/VIA software customization, mapping, and macros. Barebone models of the existing 60% SKILLER SGK50 S4, as well as the new 75% SGK50 S3, are expected to be available for complete user configuration and customization.

Realtek at Computex 2023

Realtek showcases WiFi 7

Realtek demonstrated its WiFi 7 (802.11be) solution at Computex 2023. The RTL8922AE client product is available in M.2 2230 and 1620 formats and can deliver speeds of up to 2800 Mbps when connected to the 5 GHz and 6 GHz bands simultaneously.

It also supports Bluetooth 5.4. To simulate a real-world scenario, Realtek was running a second radio to cause some additional interference, but the RTL8922AE test setup was still capable of delivering between 1,750 and 1,950 Mbps. This is almost twice as fast as WiFi 6.

Realtek is offering both client and router/AP solutions for WiFi 7. The client product is expected to be available in the second half of 2023. The router/AP products are expected to be available in the first half of 2024.

Realtek has announced the RTS5490, the first USB4 hub IC

It supports speeds of up to 40 Gbps and has one upstream and four downstream ports. It is backwards compatible with Thunderbolt 3 and USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 and supports the USB PD 3.1 standard.

It also has native support for DisplayPort 2.1 Alt mode and UHBR20 up to 80 Gbps for DisplayPort signals. The RTS5490 is expected to be available in the market soon, but pricing is not yet known.

Nvidia at Computex 2023

Nvidia announces the next generation DGX GH200 AI Supercomputer

NVIDIA announced the DGX GH200 AI supercomputer, a new class of large-memory AI supercomputer that is designed to enable the development of next-generation models for generative AI language applications, recommender systems and data analytics workloads.

The DGX GH200 is powered by NVIDIA GH200 Grace Hopper Superchips and the NVIDIA NVLink Switch System. The GH200 Superchips are the world’s most powerful AI accelerators, and the NVLink Switch System is a new interconnect that enables all GPUs in a DGX GH200 system to work together as one.

The DGX GH200 delivers up to 1 exaflop of performance and 144 terabytes of shared memory. This makes it the most powerful AI supercomputer on the market, and it is capable of training giant, next-generation models that were previously impossible to train.

The DGX GH200 is available now, and it is expected to be used by a wide range of organizations, including research institutions, businesses and government agencies. It is a powerful tool that can be used to accelerate the development of new AI applications, and it is expected to have a significant impact on the future of AI.

NVIDIA and SoftBank Partner to Develop Next-Gen Data Centers for Generative AI and 5G/6G

NVIDIA and SoftBank Corp. have announced a collaboration to power SoftBank’s next-generation data centres using the NVIDIA Grace Hopper Superchip. The Grace Hopper Superchip is a new AI accelerator that is designed to power the next generation of AI applications, including generative AI and 5G/6G.

The collaboration will see SoftBank deploy the Grace Hopper Superchip in its new data centres across Japan. The data centres will be used to support a variety of AI applications, including:

• Generative AI: The Grace Hopper Superchip will be used to power generative AI applications, which can be used to create realistic images, text, and audio.
• 5G/6G: The Grace Hopper Superchip will be used to power 5G/6G networks, which will require significant computing power to process the large amount of data that will be generated by these networks.

The collaboration between NVIDIA and SoftBank is a significant step forward in the development of AI and 5G/6G technologies. The Grace Hopper Superchip is a powerful new AI accelerator that will enable SoftBank to deploy AI applications at scale. The collaboration is also a sign of the growing importance of AI in the telecommunications industry.

NVIDIA Unveils Spectrum-X, an Accelerated Networking Platform for AI

NVIDIA has launched an accelerated networking platform called Spectrum-X. It is designed to improve the performance and efficiency of Ethernet-based AI clouds. Spectrum-X is built on networking innovations powered by the tight coupling of the NVIDIA Spectrum-4 Ethernet switch with the NVIDIA BlueField -3 DPU.

This combination achieves 1.7x better overall AI performance and power efficiency, along with consistent, predictable performance in multi-tenant environments. Spectrum-X is a new class of Ethernet networking that removes barriers for next-generation AI workloads.

It is highly versatile and can be used in various AI applications. Spectrum-X uses fully standards-based Ethernet and is interoperable with Ethernet-based stacks. The platform starts with Spectrum-4, the world’s first 51Tb/sec Ethernet switch built specifically for AI networks.

NVIDIA MGX Provides Modular Architecture for Data Center Accelerated Computing

NVIDIA has unveiled the MGX server specification, which provides system makers with a modular reference architecture to quickly and cost-effectively build more than 100 server variations to suit a wide range of AI, high-performance computing and Omniverse applications.

The MGX specification is based on the NVIDIA H100 GPU and includes a variety of components, such as the NVIDIA BlueField-3 DPU, ConnectX-7 network adapters, and Grace CPU Superchip. It also supports a variety of form factors, including 1U, 2U, and 4U servers.

The MGX specification is designed to help system makers reduce development costs and time to market. It also provides a consistent platform for building high-performance servers that can meet the diverse needs of data centres.

Here are some of the key benefits of the MGX specification:

• Reduced development costs: The MGX specification provides a reference architecture that system makers can use to quickly and easily build servers. This can help to reduce development costs by up to three-quarters.
• Reduced time to market: The MGX specification is based on the latest NVIDIA hardware, which can help system makers to bring new servers to market faster.
• Consistent platform: The MGX specification provides a consistent platform for building high-performance servers. This can help to improve performance and reliability.

The MGX specification is a valuable tool for system makers who want to build high-performance servers that can meet the diverse needs of data centres.