Gamdias has officially introduced the Atlas M4, a mid-tower case that aims to deliver a blend of high-performance cooling and pleasing aesthetics. This new addition to the Atlas series is part of the brand's 2026 “Augmented Immersion” vision, which focuses on engineering a seamless connection between the user and their hardware.

The primary visual draw of the Atlas M4 is its seamless tempered glass that wraps around the front and sides, offering a “bottom-to-top” view of the internal components. To achieve this unobstructed panoramic layout, Gamdias shifted the PSU to a front-mounted position. This design choice removes the traditional PSU shroud from the bottom of the case, creating a cleaner main chamber. Furthermore, the chassis is fully compatible with hidden-connector motherboards, enabling a build virtually free of visible internal cabling.

For thermal management, the Atlas M4 employs a chimney-style ventilation design. It draws cool air from the perforated bottom panel and exhausts heat through the top and rear, working with natural thermal convection. The case comes equipped with four pre-installed Notus M1 ARGB fans and an integrated 8-port PWM ARGB fan hub for centralised lighting and speed control. A neat feature of this cooling setup is the adjustable bottom-mounted fan system, which lets users select from six different angles to direct airflow toward graphics cards.

Built for versatility, the Atlas M4 supports ATX, microATX, and Mini-ITX motherboards. It accommodates graphics cards up to 425 mm in length and includes a pre-installed anti-sag bracket to protect the PCIe slot. The front I/O is well-equipped, featuring a USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 port capable of 10 Gbps, along with two USB 3.0 ports. Maintenance is simplified with modular, tool-free panels and magnetic dust filters on the top and sides, making it an accessible option for both first-time builders and seasoned enthusiasts. Priced at $99.9, the case targets builders looking for a premium display-style aesthetic without the traditional price barriers of high-end boutique enclosures.

KitGuru says: The combination of hidden-connector motherboard compatibility, fishtank design and the adjustable GPU fan system makes it stand out in an increasingly crowded segment of PC cases.

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Today we’re taking a look at the Montech NX600 CPU cooler, a dual-tower air cooler that’s aimed designed to deliver maximum bang for your buck. On paper, it promises strong thermal performance, broad socket compatibility, and a clean, understated design. But as we know, specs only tell half the story, so in this review, we’ll be putting it through proper thermal and noise testing to see whether the NX600 is genuinely competitive, or just another budget contender.

Timestamps:

00:00 Intro
00:50 Pricing and Info
02:00 Up Close
03:16 Heatsink and plastic top details
04:15 Fans
05:30 Accessories
06:26 Test System and Installation
07:59 Thermal and Noise Performance
10:11 Worth buying?

 

Features:

• Dual-Tower Cooling — NX600 features dual heat sink fin stacks with 52 fins per stack, six heat pipes, and dual high-performance 28mm thick fans to maximise heat dissipation and airflow efficiency for optimal temperatures even under heavy loads.
• Soldered Copper Base for Efficient Heat Transfer — A flat copper base soldered directly to six heat pipes provides efficient, even heat dissipation from the CPU to the heat sink, keeping CPU temperature under control.
• Dual E28 PWM Performance Fans — Equipped with two MONTECH E28 (ARGB) PWM fans tuned for strong airflow and static pressure, providing effective cooling with or without RGB lighting effects.
• Broad CPU Socket Compatibility — Supports all major current Intel and AMD sockets, including Intel LGA115X / 1200 / 1700 / 1851 and AMD AM4 / AM5, for stress-free installation and upgrades.

Specifications:

• Colour Options: Black / White
• Dimensions: 120 × 132.5 × 160 mm (cooler) / 203 × 146 × 200 mm (package)
• Weight: 1440 g
• CPU Socket Support: Intel: LGA115X, 1200, 1700, 1851, AMD: AM4, AM5
• Heat Pipes: 6
• Fan Support: Up to 2 fans
• Fan Speed: 800–2000 RPM (±10%)
• Bearing Type: HDB
• Voltage Range: 12 V
• Connector: 4-pin PWM
• Maximum Airflow: 85.09 CFM
• Maximum Static Pressure: 3.35 mmH₂O
• Maximum Noise Level: 34.17 dBA
• Warranty: 1 year

Test System Specifications

• CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D
• Motherboard: ASRock X870E Taichi Lite
• Memory: 32GB (2 x 16GB Modules) Kingston Fury DDR5-6000
• Graphics card: Gigabyte RTX 4070 Gaming OC
• Storage: 1TB Corsair MP600 Elite PCIe Gen4x4 NVME M.2 SSD
• Power Supply: Seasonic Prime TX-1600
• Chassis: Open Test Bench
• Thermal Compound: Arctic MX-6
• O/S: Windows 11 Version 24H2

Testing Methodology:

We are primarily focusing on the performance of each cooler at 100% fan speed and also when locked to 40dBA noise output. We will focus on cooling performance using a manual overclock with all-core frequency and VCORE locked to 5.2GHz/1.3v (AMD) and 5.5GHz/1.3v (Intel) and Precision Boost Overdrive performance.

• The test data is logged using HWINFO and the final 10 minutes of the data is calculated to find the average CPU temperature and CPU clock multiplier (AMD PBO Test) and then plotted in the charts.
• For testing, we use a 30-minute looped run of Cinebench R23 and record the steady-state CPU temperature at the end of the test. This ensures that the CPU has had ample time to warm up and reach a steady state under all of the coolers.
• The ambient is maintained at 19-21 degrees Celsius. Where there is variation beyond this temperature range, we add extra repeated tests to ensure consistency. However, this is well controlled now with A/C.
• We also test each cooler with at least two fresh installs (typically three) to mitigate the likelihood of poor mounting spoiling results.
• Ambient temperature and humidity are controlled via a mini split air conditioning system inside the test room. Ambient temperature is maintained between 22-23°C, Temperature delta figures are shown in the charts (ambient temperature is deducted from the measured component temperature).

Test Results:

Acoustics

Looking at noise output first, the Montech NX600 sits at the bottom end of the chart, recording 54dBA peak noise output, which makes it the loudest air cooler tested to date. Significantly louder than premium options such as the NH-U12A, Dark Rock 5, AK620 and SK260V and the current budget king, the Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE V3. The NX600 prioritises fan speed over noise, and while tuning the fan curve may help, it’s clearly not aimed at silent PC builds.

Thermal Performance: AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D

With the fans running at maximum speed, the Montech NX600 delivers solid but not class-leading thermal performance, recording a steady-state CPU temperature of 61°C over ambient. That puts it on par with established air coolers like the be quiet! Dark Rock 5 and Corsair A115 and level with its main competition, the Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120. That said, the NX600 is the loudest cooler in this test.

When noise is normalised to 40 dBA, thermal performance drops to 65 °C, which sees the NX600 still hold the middle of the pack, sat just behind the AK620 Digital Pro and the Sudokoo SK620V. But crucially, the NX60 outperforms the Thermalright Peerless Assassin 12 SE in the noise-normalised test, which we'd argue is the most useful metric since users will be more likely to run their system with fan curves rather than with the fans maxed out.

In AMD PBO testing, the Montech NX600 records a steady-state temperature of 63 °C over ambient with an average CPU clock multiplier of 51.3x, placing it in the middle of the chart again. It manages to sustain solid boost frequency, but trails more efficient dual-tower coolers with slightly higher clocks at lower temperatures. However, it again trades blows with what most would consider the best value cooler the Thermalright Peerless Assassin

So the Montech NX600 gives users a problem, but a good one, since now there are two great value budget air coolers to choose from that offer very similar levels of performance.

The Montech NX600/NX600 ARGB  is available to purchase now from Scan priced at £24.98 HERE for the regular version and £29.99 HERE for the ARGB model.

Pros:

• Very low cost.
• Decent thermal performance when noise is normalised.
• ARGB effects are good.

Cons:

• Fiddly fan installation.
• Loud at max fan speed.
• Build quality isn't perfect.

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We've teamed up with ADATA to give you the chance to win a brand new 32GB kit of XPG Lancer RGB DDR5 memory! What's more, this competition is open worldwide and entering is dead easy…

We all know that it's a challenging PC landscape at the minute, so when ADATA reached out to see if we'd like to give away a 2x16GB kit of their XPG Lancer RGB DDR5 memory, we were very keen to get this up for our readers.

TO ENTER

Entering this giveaway is very easy. All you need to do is head over to this video on TikTok and:

1. Leave a comment
2. Make sure you are following both @adatatechnology and @kitgurutech

And that's it! The giveaway is open worldwide, so no matter where you are, you are in with a chance of winning. All entries must be received by 23:59 GMT on 28th January. Good luck!

In compliance with GDPR, we will not collect or store any personal information as part of this competition. Once the winner has been contacted and their prize received, personal details will be deleted from our email servers. Your details will not be shared, we respect your privacy.

KitGuru says: Good luck!

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be quiet! has officially entered the gaming peripheral market with the launch of its first-ever gaming mice: the Dark Perk Ergo and Dark Perk Sym. Known for its premium cooling and power solutions, the German manufacturer is now branching out to high-performance peripherals. Both models are designed for the competitive esports segment, featuring an ultralight 55-gram construction.

The Ergo variant provides a sculpted shape tailored for right-handed users, while the Sym offers a symmetrical chassis suitable for both left- and right-handed players. Both use the PixArt PAW3950 sensor, currently regarded as one of the most advanced optical sensors available. It delivers a resolution of up to 32,000 DPI and natively supports 8,000 Hz polling rate in both wired and wireless modes. To manage this high-speed data transmission while preserving battery life, be quiet! has integrated the Nordic nRF54H20 MCU, a microcontroller that allows the mouse to last up to 110 hours of continuous gameplay at a standard 1,000 Hz polling rate. The primary buttons use Omron D2FP-FN2 optical switches, designed to offer near-instantaneous actuation to prevent accidental double-clicks while maintaining a quiet acoustic profile in line with the company’s identity.

Software customisation is handled through the new be quiet! IO Center (Windows or web app). This allows users on Windows, macOS, and Linux to adjust DPI steps, polling rates, and RGB lighting in any Chromium-based browser without installing local drivers. The mice also feature onboard memory, allowing personalised profiles and macros to be saved directly to the hardware for use on different systems. Moreover, each mouse is equipped with rounded 100% PTFE skates to ensure a smooth glide on various surfaces.

The Dark Perk Ergo and Dark Perk Sym are scheduled to launch on February 3rd, 2026, for $109.90/€109.90. Both models ship with a 1.8-metre braided USB-C cable for charging and wired play.

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KitGuru says: With keyboards already in the market and mice soon to follow, be quiet! is clearly focusing on expanding beyond PC components. Of the two Dark Perk mice, which would you go for?

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Guardians Frontline released a major update on all platforms offering new tools for players to create their own campaigns.

Almost three years after its release Guardians Frontline recently launched its ninth update, focusing on player-built campaigns. Developer VirtualAge working with Fast Travel Games said the goal is to allow its community to create their own adventures in this core system in a beta state.

Devs say they are open to suggestions with the new tools letting map makers create custom campaigns and even giving the ability to place narrative texts and custom lines for more personalized experiences. The community-focused update also adds a new map reporting system to address any content that does not adhere to their guidelines.

The level editor makes the process of tying them up to full-blown campaigns all the more appealing, and the developer encouraged players to share their campaign creations on the Discord with fellow fans. Other than general bug fixes, the sizable patch also includes the implementation of trophies, a new mission system to guide new players through the main and daily campaigns, and more cosmetic skins to support the studio.

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An upcoming sequel called Guardians Planetfall is planned to release in 2026. Guardians Frontline is out now for Quest and Steam.

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As they do each month, Sony’s line-up of PlayStation Plus Extra / Premium titles were announced ahead of their release – with January’s line-up including 9 games in total. Officially available now, PS Plus subscribers can check out the likes of Resident Evil Village; Like a Dragon Infinite Wealth and the iconic Ridge Racer.

Available to add to your library right now, all those with a PlayStation Plus Extra subscription (or PS Plus Premium) are able to download and play the following:

• Resident Evil Village | PS5, PS4 
• Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth | PS5, PS4 
• Expeditions: A MudRunner Game | PS5, PS4 
• A Quiet Place: The Road Ahead | PS5
• Darkest Dungeon II | PS5, PS4 
• The Exit 8 | PS5, PS4
• Art of Rally | PS5, PS4 
• A Little to the Left | PS5, PS4 
• Ridge Racer | PS5, PS4 (PS Plus Premium)

The headliners are of course Resident Evil: Village and Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth – with the former being the latest mainline entry in the beloved RE series and the latter being a quirky JRPG which offers heart, humour and countless hours of fun.

Other games worth trying out include Darkest Dungeon II: A hardcore turn-based roguelike which is as tough as it is addictive – just don't get too attached to your party of characters.

Though just a single game, Ridge Racer joins PS Plus Premium’s small selection of classics, letting you try out the first entry in this iconic racing series.

None of the games listed above have been given an expiration date, and so expect them to remain on the service for a solid amount of time at least. As with all subscriptions however, at least some of these titles will be removed eventually.

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KitGuru says: What do you think of January’s offerings? Have you tried either of the Darkest Dungeon games? Do you prefer the older or newer style of Yakuza (Like a Dragon) games? Let us know down below.

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Ever since Sony shut down their ‘Japan Studio' the console maker has lost some of its charm, with series such as Gravity Rush; Patapon; Tokyo Jungle and more being left almost forgotten. Fortunately, Bandai Namco has been reviving many of these franchises with remasters in partnership with PlayStation. Following on from the likes of Everybody’s Golf Hot Shots; Patapon 1+2 Replay and Freedom Wars Remastered, it appears as though other such projects are in the works.

As discovered by Twitter user ‘AsobiAr’, PlayStation Japan recently published a new job listing for a Part-Time Associate Release Manager. While in and of itself not worthy of note, the listing’s job location is stated as being right around the same area as Bandai Namco’s GYAAR Studio.

Though quite the stretch, many fans are hoping that this means Bandai and Sony are continuing their partnership to bring some of PlayStation’s lesser-appreciated franchises to modern platforms.

As mentioned, in 2025 alone Bandai Namco released remasters for Everybody’s Golf; Patapon 1+2 and Freedom Wars. With each of these projects being developed by separate studios, it is entirely possible that Bandai have tasked GYAAR with another legacy Sony IP.

Perhaps we’ll finally get a current-gen remaster for Gravity Rush 1 and 2? One can dream.

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KitGuru says: Do you think there is any significance to this job listing? Which legacy PlayStation game would you like to see remastered? What’s Japan Studio’s most underappreciated title? Let us know your thoughts down below.

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