Gaming monitors are mostly about quality and response times, but for business users features like a variety of connectivity options can be equally important. The Philips 34B2U6603CH is the first monitor to hit our labs testing bench with Thunderbolt 4 built in, potentially streamlining KVM abilities when you hook up a notebook. But it's also a 34in ultrawide curved screen with support for refresh rates up to 120Hz. 

The basic features of the 34B2U6603CH are mostly as expected for a 34in ultrawide screen. The resolution is 3,440 x 1,440, which is spot on for this screen size and aspect ratio. The panel type is VA, which is great for contrast and colour, but not so much for response times. The rating 4ms grey-to-grey, implying that this won't be such an ideal monitor for gamers. Adaptive Sync is also supported, which you'd hope for when a monitor offers 120Hz via Thunderbolt 4 or DisplayPort.

Contrast is rated at 4,000:1. This is also a bright monitor, with up to 450cd/m2 in SDR mode and 550cd/m2 in HDR mode. This enables the 34B2U6603CH to support VESA HDR 400. Philips promises 101 per cent NTSC and 120 per cent sRGB colour gamuts too.

Connectivity is where this monitor really knocks it out of the park, however. You really are spoilt for choice here. On the video side, you get two HDMI 2.0 ports, a single DisplayPort 1.4 and the aforementioned Thunderbolt 4, which also supports data and power up to 96W (enough to charge a laptop). There's a 2.5Gbit LAN port, which will be passed through to a system attached to the KVM hub. You also get a couple of USB Type A and another Type C. There is even a side USB C port plus a couple of Type A ports along with audio out. Just to top it off (literally), hidden in the upper bezel is a pop-up 5Mpixel webcam with microphone and LED indicator. There are stereo 5W speakers too.

This is not a cheap screen, costing towards £600. But for a business user wanting plenty of screen real estate and the option to plug in multiple devices, the Philips 34B2U6603CH has plenty of promise. Read on to find out if it delivers.

Specification:

• Screen size: 34-inch, 21:9 aspect
• Native resolution: 3,440 x 1,440
• Curvature: 1500R
• Refresh rate: 120Hz
• Panel type: VA
• Contrast ratio: 4,000:1 (typical)
• Brightness: 450cd/m2 (SDR); 550cd/m2 (HDR)
• Response time: 4ms GTG
• Display inputs: 2 x HDMI 2.0, DisplayPort 1.4, Thunderbolt 4
• USB hub: Yes, USB Type C or Thunderbolt 4 input; Thunderbolt 4, 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type A, 2 x Type C outputs
• Tilt: 5 degrees forward, 30 degrees backward
• Raise: 180mm
• Swivel: 180 degrees left and right
• Other: Audio output / headset minijack, 2 x 5W stereo speakers, 5Mpixel webcam with microphone

Retail Price: £529 (inc. VAT)

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The Assassin’s Creed franchise is in an interesting spot right now. Following the exhaustion felt by some fans regarding the ever-increasing scope of each successive RPG entry, the franchise returned to its roots somewhat with AC: Mirage – only to then go back to its RPG style with the arrival of Assassin's Creed Shadows. One person who has been through it all was Marc-Alexis Côté – the franchise boss for AC. After more than two-decades at Ubisoft however, Côté has now announced his departure.

As reported by IGN, Ubisoft recently sent out an email to developers informing them of this latest leadership shake-up, with a spokesperson telling the publication:

“Following the organizational restructuring announced in March 2025, Marc-Alexis Côté has chosen to pursue a new path elsewhere outside of Ubisoft. While we are saddened to see him go, we’re confident that our talented teams will carry forward the strong foundation he helped build.”

As referenced by the spokesperson, Ubisoft and the Assassin’s Creed franchise in particular are going through a transition period of sorts, following the formation of Vantage Studios in a partnership between Ubisoft and gaming giant Tencent.

While we will have to wait to see if and how this changes future AC plans, the series was already shaking things up, most recently releasing a free DLC for the previous Assassin’s Creed Mirage – despite Shadows having been out for months now.

While multiple future AC titles have already been confirmed, it is unknown whether plans will now be changed as a result of Côté’s departure – and whether the recently-cancelled post civil war AC project has anything to do with it.

KitGuru says: What do you think of Assassin’s Creed in 2025? Is it in a good spot currently? Why do you think Côté left the franchise? Let us know down below.

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After a great deal of hype, excitement and anticipation, the follow-up to 2020’s excellent Ghost of Tsushima has officially arrived, with Ghost of Yotei serving as a strong successor to the studio’s PS4 swan song. While work on Yotei is far from over, with the team promising the multiplayer Legends mode for some time next year, fans have already begun to wonder what’s next in store for Sucker Punch. We will have to remain patient, as the studio head has now reaffirmed that Sucker Punch operates as a one-project studio.

Following the successful launch of Ghost of Yotei, Sucker Punch co-founder and studio head Brain Flemming sat down to speak with the publication VGC regarding the game, its development, and what’s next in store for the studio.

According to Flemming: “Whatever we do next, whether it's continuing Ghost or going back to Sly, the decision is really more limited by, again, our cherishing of focus and time to iterate, which means that we really can only do one thing at a time.”

They continued, “If we were good at juggling four projects, yeah, we'd have a remaster, and let's go do one of those, and one of those, and do some fan request, that would be really popular… But we only get to do one thing. So it kind of has to be your best idea, right? And that's really clarifying. It's not like there aren't 15 good ideas. But you only get to do one.”

As referenced by Flemming, some fans are hoping to see Sucker Punch return to their Sly Cooper franchise from the PS2 era. Meanwhile, others wish to see the underrated InFamous series being brought back instead.

While the revival of either series would be a welcome surprise for long-time fans of the studio, it would make sense for Sucker Punch to do whatever makes them feel the most fulfilled. In the meantime, we still have Ghost of Yotei Legends to look forward to.

KitGuru says: What do you think of Flemming’s statement? Would you like to see a 3rd Ghost game; a new Sly Cooper entry; InFamous 3; or something entirely new? Let us know down below.

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Over the generations, BluePoint Games have gone from strength-to-strength, with the studio moving on from simple remasters in the early PS4 era to becoming one of the best teams to go to for an authentic-yet-ambitious remake project. Unfortunately, we’ve heard little from the studio ever since the release of Demon’s Souls back in 2020. That said, the team are continuing to work on something new, with a recent job listing indicating that it might be a 3rd-person melee-focused action title.

As discovered by the publication Tech4Gamers, BluePoint Games recently published a job listing for a Senior Combat Designer. While nothing crazy in and of itself, one of the job’s minimum requirements asks for “Solid understanding of mechanics for 3rd-person melee action experiences” – all-but-confirming that their upcoming project is a 3rd-person melee-focused title of sorts.

For the uninitiated, in the wake of Demon’s Souls release in 2020, BluePoint Games did start to tease their next project slightly. Though never officially announced, it was later reported that the team were working on a live-service God of War title before it was unfortunately cancelled.

Luckily, it appears as though this setback has not slowed the team down too much, with work already underway on whatever is next. Hopefully we learn about this mysterious project sooner rather than later.

KitGuru says: Were you looking forward to the live-service God of War? What do you hope BluePoint is working on right now? Let us know down below.

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Summer Game Fest has pretty much become the de facto video game event of the Summer, with Geoff Keighley’s annual showcase growing every single year – most recently amassing over 50 million viewers. Though still many months away, we now have an official date and place for next year’s SGF: Going live on the 5th of June 2026.

Making the announcement via Twitter, the show’s creator Geoff Keighley officially confirmed that Summer Game Fest 2026 is a-go, writing: “SAVE THE DATE @SummerGameFest streams LIVE on Friday, June 5, 2026. From the iconic @DolbyTheatre in Los Angeles. A spectacular, cross-platform showcase of what’s next in video games. Public tickets available Spring 2026.”

While much of the announcement came as little surprise (with last year’s SGF also taking place on the 6th of June), this will be the first time that the showcase is hosted at the Dolby Theatre, with previous events taking place at the YouTube Theatre.

Though this ultimately shouldn’t make much of a difference, it will be interesting to see how next year’s SGF is formatted – especially as Keighley enjoys his in-person events full of visual spectacle.

While nothing can replace the special moments felt from across decades of E3 events, Summer Game Fest is a solid replacement, and so it is exciting to have official confirmation that it isn’t going away any time soon.

KitGuru says: What do you think of Summer Game Fest? Has it fully replaced E3 in your mind? What are your expectations for 2026’s event? Let us know down below.

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It has been a tumultuous time for Destiny 2—and even as we were writing this with the game showing its lowest player count ever, Bungie dropped a new update hoping to fix some player progression complaints and keep people invested. The writing might just be on the wall, though. Despite a major leak for Year of the Prophecy, the upcoming Renegades expansion

At the 2025 OCP Global Summit in San Jose, ASRock Rack and ZutaCore jointly unveiled what they're calling the first NVIDIA HGX B300 system with fully integrated "waterless liquid cooling." The new 4U16X-GNR2/ZC server pairs NVIDIA's latest "Blackwell" AI hardware with ZutaCore's HyperCool direct-to-chip cooling technology, aiming to keep pace

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The Moon's largest, most ancient crater, the South Pole-Aitken (SPA) basin, could rewrite the textbooks on how our Moon was formed. New analysis of the 1,600-mile-wide scar on the lunar far side suggests the impact was the result of a glancing blow, rather than from a direct impact, as previous thought.  The SPA basin, which spans roughly

Following the success of the RT100, Epomaker has launched the latest addition to its retro-themed lineup, the Epomaker RT85. This new keyboard continues the theme of blending vintage consumer electronics design with modern features, including a screen, a joystick, and a five-layer sound-dampening system, all for a relatively low launch price.

The RT85 is packed with hardware controls that set it apart. Above the function row sits a customisable TFT screen that can be used as a clock or to display user-uploaded animations and GIFs. Next to the arrow keys is a four-way joystick for controlling volume and RGB lighting. Even the connection mode selector is a tactile rotary dial, inspired by the feel of an old TV tuner.

Inside, the RT85 is built like an expensive enthusiast board. It features a gasket-mounted, flex-cut polycarbonate plate and a full five-layer stack of sound-dampening foams and pads, including Poron and silicone ones. This acoustic treatment, paired with factory-lubed switches (Epomaker Wisteria V2 linear or Creamy Jade linear) and stabilisers, is designed to deliver a deep, resonant, and “thocky” typing sound right out of the box.

The keyboard offers versatile tri-mode connectivity (USB-C, 2.4 GHz, and Bluetooth) and is powered by an 8,000 mAh battery. The most impressive feature, however, might be the price, with the Epomaker RT85 now available for $85.99 in white/grey and green/white.

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Montech is looking to shake up the liquid cooling market today with the launch of its new LightFlow ARGB AIO cooler. The new cooler combines a stylish infinity mirror pump block with a high-performance pump, all at an aggressive price point.

The pump head features a sleek infinity mirror design with subtle ARGB lighting for a clean look. Under the hood, Montech is using a pump that runs at up to 3100 RPM, paired with a 27 mm high-density radiator featuring 20 FPI (fins per inch) and pre-installed 120mm ARGB fans. The cooler is available in both 240mm and 360mm sizes, with a choice of either black or white finishes to match your build.

Despite the budget-friendly price, Montech isn't skimping on support. The LightFlow ARGB is backed by a generous 6-year warranty, providing long-term peace of mind. It's also ready for all modern and upcoming platforms, with out-of-the-box support for Intel's LGA 1700 and 1851 sockets, as well as AMD's AM4 and AM5.

Both models are available to purchase, with the 240mm version priced at $63.90 and the 360mm model launching for just $69.90.

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KitGuru says: With its combination of an infinity mirror aesthetic, solid on-paper specs, and a price tag that dramatically undercuts much of the competition, the Montech LightFlow ARGB might become the new king of value for builders on a budget.

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Gearbox has always been a big supporter of the PAX events and this year is no different. At a recent panel at PAX Australia, the Borderlands 4 team revealed its content roadmap, including the likes of Bounty Pack 1, the first seasonal event, a new boss and more.

Bounty Packs are paid DLC that bring new bite-sized-yet-flavorful narrative content to Kairos. Across a series of all-new Main Missions, players will team up with Rush and show the Timekeeper's Minister of Culture the true meaning of Mercenary Day. Here's the full breakdown of the Bounty Pack 1 Vault Card loot:

• 4 rerollable weapons
• 4 Vault Hunter Heads usable by Vex, Rafa, Amon, and Harlowe
• 4 Vault Hunter Skins usable by Vex, Rafa, Amon, and Harlowe
• 5 Weapon Skins
• 5 Vehicle Skins
• 4 ECHO-4 Drone Skins
• 2 ECHO-4 Attachments
• 1 New Digirunner Vehicle (available shortly after starting the first Main Mission)
• 1 Vault Hunter Style usable by Vex, Rafa, Amon, and Harlowe (available after beating the boss and completing the Bounty Pack's final Main Mission)
• 1 ECHO-4 Drone Skin (available after beating the boss and completing the Bounty Pack's final Main Mission)

The first free, limited-time Seasonal Mini-Event, Horrors of Kairos, will run from October 23rd to November 6th. Players will encounter a new blood rain weather effect when fighting world bosses, and killing them has a high chance to earn new Legendary loot.

In the future, a free endgame update will introduce a new boss fight to the game as well – Bloomreaper the Invincible. The update will arrive before the end of the year, and is aimed as a throwback to the raid bosses of Borderlands 2.

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Topre has officially unveiled the Realforce R4, the latest generation of its legendary electro-capacitive keyboard. Arriving nearly four years after the R3, the new model is a significant upgrade, adding wireless connectivity and a host of smart features to the iconic Topre typing experience that enthusiasts have revered for years.

The R4 (via Guru3D) is still a Realforce, powered by the brand's signature electro-capacitive Topre switches, which are rated for 100 million keystrokes. The keyboard will be available with 45 g, 30 g, and variable silent switches, with the latter having an adjustable actuation point, allowing users to customise it from 0.8 mm down to 3.0 mm (0.1 mm steps). The English ANSI layout versions will feature 45g silent switches, topped with dye-sublimated PBT keycaps.

The biggest functional upgrade is the move to dual-mode connectivity, with both a wired USB-C option and wireless Bluetooth 5.0 that can pair with up to four devices simultaneously. Topre has also added some clever new tech to the board, including a proximity sensor that automatically wakes the keyboard from sleep to save battery and a mouse emulation mode for added utility in minimalist setups.

The Realforce R4 will be available in both full-size and tenkeyless (TKL) formats, in either black or white. It is scheduled to go on sale in Japan on October 18th, with the TKL model priced at ¥36,520 (approximately £180) and the full-size at ¥37,180 (approximately £183). Details on a wider international release have not yet been announced.

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KitGuru says: Have you ever tried a mechanical keyboard with Topre switches? Would you be willing to spend this much on a keyboard that looks relatively simple compared to what we see in this price bracket?

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OLOY's Blade memory series makes its debut in the DDR5 market, equipped with Dual XMP/EXPO 6000 MT/s profiles suitable for both AMD and Intel, and featuring timings of 30-38-38-96. Stay tuned as we test this kit and compare it with other options available.

Android users beware—a new form of Android malware dubbed Pixnapping has been revealed to the public, and in theory, all current Android devices running Android 13 or newer are vulnerable since "the core mechanisms enabling the attack are typically available in all Android devices." The attack can be leveraged from any running Android app,

NVIDIA DGX Spark - $3,999 MSRP NVIDIA's diminutive DGX Spark development companion moves away from the robotics focus of its forebears and into the office with general AI development in its sights. Grace Blackwell GB10 is purpose-built for AI 128 GB of fast memory is more than any consumer GPU NVIDIA's Playbooks are easy to follow Sync app...

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HP chose the 2025 League of Legends World Championship event as a launchpad for its limited-edition Omen 16 gaming laptop, which incorporates design accents from the popular game with a potent selection of parts. The new laptop also sports an upgraded thermal design and intelligent performance optimization through Omen AI, the company says. Developed

Ubisoft has been a strong supporter of the Switch 2 early on, bringing Star Wars Outlaws Gold Edition to the console already. Now, a second AAA game is set to join it before the end of the year – Assassin's Creed Shadows. 

Assassin's Creed Shadows launched on other platforms earlier this year and despite some controversy around certain portions of the game, it did review well and sell well across console platforms. Now, according to bilbil-kun on Dealabs, a leaker with a strong track record, retailers are now beginning to list Assassin's Creed Shadows for the Nintendo Switch 2, with a release date of December 5th 2025.

This release date has not yet been officially announced by either Nintendo or Ubisoft. There could potentially be another third-party focused Nintendo Direct stream before the end of the year to announce release dates exactly like this one.

Assassin's Creed Shadows for the Switch 2 is expected to cost €50, which is the same price as Star Wars Outlaws on the platform. Ubisoft appears to be looking to position itself in a strong position with Nintendo fans early on. Hopefully this level of Switch 2 support continues, as Nintendo's console continues to be the preferred handheld gaming platform.

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KitGuru Says: Star Wars Outlaws looks really good and runs exceptionally well on the Switch 2 in my experience. I hope the same level of optimisation can be achieved with Assassin's Creed Shadows. There will be bonus points for a 40FPS mode. 

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Helldivers 2 has always had somewhat shaky performance on PC, but the latest major content update for the game didn't help matters. Now, Arrowhead has put in place a new plan to address the game's growing issues on PC. 

As spotted by PCGamer, in a new developer diary video from the studio, Arrowhead confirms that future updates will now be restructured to allow them to fix issues at a quicker pace.

“We have made the decision to push some of our content and feature updates a little bit into the future while we're addressing these things to make sure that we can get to a much more stable state”, Arrowhead's Mikael Eriksson says in the video.

Some of the ongoing issues can be addressed ‘fairly quickly' with this studio-wide push. Some of the big improvements on the way will be announced with more detail soon.

The degradation of performance in Helldivers 2 has been partially due to growing tech debt, so the effort here is likely to be substantial. Hopefully by the new year, Helldivers 2 will be in a much healthier state, giving players room to be excited about new content and features once more.

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The be quiet! Dark Power 14 power supplies are officially launching later this month. These new units, available in up to 1200W capacity, are both 80Plus Titanium and Cybenetics Titanium rated, guaranteeing high-grade efficiency.

Dark Power 14 is certified with 80 PLUS Titanium and Cybenetics Titanium for an energy efficiency rating of up to 95.57%. This provides lots of benefits for a high-end system, including less power consumption and an overall cooler and quieter operation. At the heart of each model lies Full Bridge + Synchronous Rectifier + LLC technology that provides signal stability, supported by premium-quality Japanese capacitors rated to 105°C for maximum reliability and longevity.

The newly developed aluminum heat sink supports the semi-passive cooling concept and improves the longevity of the components. A button on the rear of the power supply allows switching between a balanced active cooling mode, where the Silent Wings fan spins all the time, or a semi-passive mode, where the fan does not spin under low load and only starts when additional cooling is required. The fan itself is integrated directly into the heat sink, making it immune to vibrations.

As you would expect from a modern high-end PSU, the Dark Power 14 is ATX 3.1 compliant and is ready out of the box for both new-generation 12v-2×6 graphics cards and GPUs that utilise standard PCIe connectors. According to be quiet!, this power supply is also particularly well suited to overclocking, thanks to the ability to switch between multi-rail and single-rail modes at the flip of a switch.

The be quiet! Dark Power 14 PSUs will be available starting on October 28th, priced at €309.90 for the 1200W model, going down to €274.90 for the 1000W model, or €229.90 for 850W.

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Today Nvidia has rolled out the latest GeForce Game Ready graphics driver, bringing optimisations for new titles like The Outer Worlds 2 and Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2, which is finally releasing after years of delays. 

The new driver is available as a direct download via the Nvidia website, or you can download it and install it through the Nvidia App. It includes optimisations for ARC Raiders, Pax Dei, The Outer Worlds 2 and Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2. All four of these games will launch with DLSS 4 support, complete with Multi Frame Generation.

Here is the full list of titles launching with support for various Nvidia features over the next week:

• ARC Raiders – A highly anticipated shooter with DLSS 4, Multi Frame Generation, Reflex and RTXGI for ray tracing. Currently, this game is part of an Nvidia RTX 50 GPU bundle, which includes both DIY graphics cards and gaming laptops.
• Pax Dei – An ambitious new MMO exiting Early Access on October 16th. At launch, the game will support DLSS 4 with Multi Frame Generation, and an upgrade to the latest DLSS Transformer AI model, which boasts better visuals than previous versions.
• Keeper – The latest game from Double Fine launches on October 17th with support for DLSS 4, and the latest Transformer model via DLSS Override on the Nvidia app.
• Farlight 84 – A new cross-platform, F2P shooter launching with day-one support for DLSS 4.
• Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 – Launches this week with DLSS 4.
• NBA 2K26 – Now supported in DLSS Override to force the latest Transformer model to be used.
• The Outer Worlds 2 – Obsidian's eagerly anticipated sequel RPG launches on October 29th with DLSS 4.
• Vampire: The Masquerade Bloodlines 2 – After a few stops and starts, this game is finally launching, with The Chinese Room leading charge on development. The game lands on October 21st  with support for DLSS 4.

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KitGuru Says: Are you planning on picking up any of this month's upcoming titles? I'll be keeping my eye out for Bloodlines 2 reviews when it drops, as well as The Outer Worlds 2. 

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Today we review one of Corsair's new power supplies from their updated HX series. Corsair are releasing three models in this range – the HX1000i Shift, the HX1200i Shift and the one we are looking at today, the HX1500i Shift. These modular units have achieved Cybenetics Platinum certification which is reassuring to see.

These new units are the first HXi series power supplies with a side mounted Shift interface. We covered these power supplies recently in our news stories along with seeing them at Computex earlier in the year. They also ship with a built in iCUE LINK system hub to ease system building and aid cable management.

This built in iCUE LINK System hub is not designed as a passthrough system, as it is external to the power supply, so iCUE LINK systems do not need to mount a system hub inside the case. The benefits of this are obvious as system builders will no longer need a six pin PCIe connector for power. This System Hub supports up to 24 devices across two channels, so it is just as capable as the other model.

While Corsair are still selling the standard HXi models, the Shift versions have the following updates:

• HXi Shift has side-mounted connectors.
• HXi Shift has a built-in iCUE LINK System Hub.
• HXi Shift has a native 12V-2×6 connector/cable, with 2x connectors on HX1500i Shift. HXi uses standard Type 4 connectors and Type 4 to 12V-2×6 cables.
• HXi Shift has outlines around the connectors to reduce confusion about connector types.
• The HX1500i Shift includes dual 12V-2×6 connectors for multi-GPU builds.
• HXi Shift uses flexible Type-5 cables, and HXi uses Type-4 cables.

Key Features:

• Integrated iCUE LINK System Hub – The first power supply with an embedded iCUE LINK System Hub makes it easier than ever before to configure an iCUE LINK cooling system. You can attach iCUE LINK devices directly to the power supply, which can control and synchronize a total of 24 devices.
• Fully Modular Cabling: Connect only the cables your system needs, making clean and tidy builds easy.
• ATX 3.1 and PCIe 5.1 Ready.
• Dual EPS12V Connectors: For full compatibility with modern motherboards.
• 140mm Fluid Dynamic Bearing (FDB) Fan: Delivers extremely quiet and long-lasting fan performance.
• Powerful CORSAIR iCUE Software: Create custom fan speed, monitor power settings, and toggle between single and multi-rail overcurrent protection (OCP) on-the-fly.
• Zero RPM Fan Mode: At low and medium loads the cooling fan switches off entirely for near-silent operation.
• Cybenetics Platinum Certified: Up to 91% overall efficiency for low power consumption and cooler temperatures.
• 100% Japanese 105°C Electrolytic Capacitors: Premium internal components ensure reliable power delivery and long-term reliability.
• Fully Digital Platform: Resonant LLC topology and DC-to-DC conversion provides clean, consistent power and minimizes coil whine and noise for quiet operation.
• Ten-Year Warranty: Your guarantee of reliable operation that will last across several system builds.

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