MSI’s latest flagship power supply, the MPG AI1600TS, isn’t only 80-PLUS Titanium-rated, it boasts what the company calls “GPU Safeguard+,” which monitors every pin on each of the PSU’s two native 12V-2×6 power connectors. As soon as there’s an uneven load across each cable, a protection measure is tripped, alerting the user to the issue via software or a built-in alarm. Additionally, if you’re away from your desk when a fault is detected, your PC will power off after three minutes, preventing any further damage to your precious components. Given the number of melted power connector horror stories that we’ve published over the past year and change, this is a more than welcome new feature to protect your PC.
The AI1300TS PCIE5 comes packed with the same features, and sporting two 12V-2×6 connectors, it’s likely that if you plan to run or overclock a high-end graphics card, you’ll want the larger capacity variant. The PSU is PCIe 5.1 ready, in addition to sporting server-grade components like 105°C Japanese capacitors and SiC MOSFETs, which MSI claims generate less heat in operation. With extra additions like a zero-RPM fan mode, as well as stable power delivery, reducing fluctuation on the 12V rail to ±1%.
The PSU is set to ship alongside 12V-2×6 cables with a dual-color design, ensuring that you have a good visual guideline for when they are seated correctly, as well as pre-installed cable organizers to help you cable manage your next big build.
There’s no word on pricing or a release date for the MSI MPG AI1600TS PCIE5, but it’s sure to become a popular option amongst enthusiasts for its wide array of safety features. — Sayem Ahmed
Read more: MSI introduces GPU Safeguard tech on its latest PSUs to fend off RTX 5090 meltdowns
The Unify-X MAX is decidedly designed for overclocking with a 2-DIMM configuration and the included tuning controller. MSI mentioned memory support to over DDR5-10000, which is incredibly high for the platform (and likely accomplished via 8000-series APUs). That, combined with the robust 18-phase 110A SPS MOSFETs for Vcore, the limit is your cooling and patience for tweaking, not the motherboard. MSI makes pushing the limits easier with the included Tuning Controller for on-the-fly overclocking adjustments, saving time on reboots and reducing trips to the BIOS.
In addition to being dialed in for overclocking, it looks the part of a premium motherboard with oversized VRM heatsinks and large plate-style heatsinks covering much of the PCB. While it is designed for overclocking, you get some of the best features the platform offers, including 5 M.2 sockets (2x PCIe 5.0), Wi-Fi 7 and 5 GbE, USB4 (40 Gbps), and several EZ features that make installing and removing parts easier.
Pricing or availability were’t mentioned, but we expect the MEG X870E Unify-X MAX to fall in the premium mid-range space and land on store shelves soon. Keep an eye out for our review to see if it really measures up to the hype. — Joe Shields
Lenovo has been steadily pushing out foldable and rollable OLED laptops in recent years. But the Legion Pro is the company's first gaming-focused rollable and its first with a horizontally expanding screen. Starting out in a traditional, backpack-friendly 16-inch chassis, the motorized screen can expand to 21.5 and 24 inches.
As this rollable is still a concept, we didn't actually get to play any games on it. And the motorized mechanism still needs work to keep the expanding screen taught. But Lenovo has solved this problem with previous rollables, so I'm confident it can do the same with any future iterations of its gaming rollable.
As someone who never feels like there's enough screen in front of me, whether I'm gaming or working, the idea of being able to carry around a high-resolution 24-inch screen in a 16-inch sized laptop has me excited for the future. And with the rising price of RAM and storage and companies talking about re-releasing years-old hardware to meet consumer demand in a market where AI is consuming seemingly all of the cutting-edge silicon, I'll take whatever future-looking excitement I can find. — Matt Safford
Read more: Lenovo's CES concept devices include a rollable ultra-wide OLED Legion gaming laptop
The problem with keyboards — even full-size ones with extra macro keys — is that they just don't have enough keys for some people, which is why Stream Decks and macro pads are so popular (with a certain crowd, anyway). Well, Corsair acquired Elgato nearly eight years ago, so it's actually a little surprising we had to wait this long to see a Stream Deck integrated into a keyboard. But it's finally here in the Corsair Galleon 100 SD — a full-size gaming keyboard with a built-in Stream Deck. It's got 12 customizable LCD keys, two customizable dials, and a customizable full-color LCD screen (720 x 1280 pixel resolution) for stats or clocks or whatever it is people put on their Stream Deck screens. Like standalone Stream Decks, the LCD keys are also fully customizable — you can program to do just about anything, including multiple, timed actions (like a very powerful macro key), and you can also customize the display. Of course, it's not just a Stream Deck, and Corsair is keeping keyboard enthusiasts in mind with the design. The Galleon 100 SD features an aluminum top plate, a gasket-mounted hot-swappable PCB, and six layers of sound-dampening foam in the case. It will ship with Corsair's pre-lubed MLX Pulse linear mechanical switches, and will feature a polling rate of up to 8,000 Hz and FlashTap SOCD, as well as a separate game mode and regular macro recording in Corsair's Web Hub (though it seems the Stream Deck will be managed through Elgato's Stream Deck app). Pre-orders are open now, and Corsair expects to start shipping around the end of January. The Galleon 100 SD will cost $349.99. — Sarah Jacobsson Purewal
Read more: Corsair's Galleon 100 SD is an LED-lit keyboard with a built-in Stream Deck
Creality is a well-known 3D printer brand that regularly wins spots on our list of the Best 3D printers on the market, and the company’s latest Sparkx i7, which debuted at CES, is designed to bring the hobby to beginners and entry-level enthusiasts through a suite of easy-to-use features and software. We’ve had this 3D printer in our test labs and just released a full review, where it won our Editor’s Choice award, taking the top spot in our recommendations for the Best 3D printers for beginners from the Bambu Lab A1 mini.
Why? The Sparkx i7 couples leading-edge capabilities for the budget market with features designed to simplify 3D printing for beginners, which begins with the software. The CubeMe software is an AI-powered tool that automatically converts 2D photos into 3D-printable models, reducing the complexity of what can be, at times, overwhelming CAD programs used for model design.
The simplicity ethos also extends to the hardware, with a tool-free quick-swap hotend and filament cutter that are easily accessible, simplifying maintenance tasks. The printer hardware features a strong roster of capabilities, such as a 260x260x255mm build volume, print speeds of 500 mm/s with an acceleration of 10,000 mm/s, a 300 °C hotend, a built-in AI camera, and the ability to print with PLA, PETG, and TPU filaments. The printer also supports multi-color printing with a focus on reducing purging waste by 50%, addressing one of the traditional drawbacks of multi-color printing.
Read more: Creality SPARKX i7 Review: Not just another color bedslinger
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Reference reading
- https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/SPONSORED_LINK_URL
- https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/best-of-ces-2026-innovating-amidst-the-ram-and-storage-apocalypse#main
- https://www.tomshardware.com
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- CES 2026 Day 0: Nvidia debuts DLSS 4.5, Ryzen 7 9850X3D aims for desktop gaming glory, Intel Panther Lake arrives
- Lenovo brings handheld-favorite SteamOS to the flagship Legion Go 2 — the AMD Z2 Extreme gets official SteamOS support for the first time
- Lenovo brings handheld-favorite SteamOS to the flagship Legion Go 2 — the AMD Z2 Extreme gets official SteamOS support for the first time
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