TCL held a major display showcase this week, debuting a suite of high-performance monitors that push the boundaries of refresh rate and panel technology. Leading the announcement is the company's first 1040 Hz Mini LED gaming monitor, alongside a premium 31.5-inch 4K OLED model designed in collaboration with Bang & Olufsen. While these units are initially launching in the Chinese market, they represent a significant leap in the “dual-mode” display trend.

The highlight of the event (via Leikeji) was TCL's new 31.5-inch OLED+ monitor, designed to compete directly with Samsung's latest QD-OLED offerings. This screen features a 4K resolution (3840 x 2160) at a 240 Hz refresh rate, but it also includes a “dual-mode” capability that allows it to reach 480 Hz at 1080p. TCL is marketing this as “OLED+” because of its vertical sub-pixel layout, which aims to solve common text clarity issues and reduce the “purple tint” glare typically found on older OLED panels. The display boasts a 1300-nit peak brightness, 10-bit colour depth, a near-instant 0.03 ms G2G response time, and a premium audio system co-designed by Bang & Olufsen.

For esports enthusiasts, TCL introduced the 27P2A Ultra Mini LED monitor that sets a new industry standard for speed. While its native resolution is 1440p at 550 Hz, the dual-mode function enables it to reach a staggering 1040 Hz at 720p. This monitor uses TCL CSOT's proprietary HFS (IPS-type) panel and “Tmoc Super Dynamic Sharpness” tuning to ensure motion remains clear even at such extreme frame rates, promising a 1ms G2G response time spec and 0.1ms MPRT. The specific number of dimming zones remains undisclosed.

TCL also expanded its mainstream offerings with the 27-inch 27C3A Pro, a more affordable HFS display. The 27-inch model delivers a 4K resolution at 165 Hz (switching to 320 Hz at 1080p) and features 2304 local dimming zones. This provides an exceptional 2200-nit peak XDR brightness, paired with the 1 ms G2G response time spec, a 0.2 ms MPRT spec, and 10-bit colour depth.

Pricing for the P2A Ultra is still undisclosed, but the X3A will cost 5999 yuan, and the 27C3A Pro (£649) will cost 3199 yuan (£346).

KitGuru says: Which of these three new TCL monitors looks the best fit for you?

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The latest Jon Peddie Research (JPR) report for Q4 2025 paints a picture of a GPU market increasingly defined by a total Nvidia monopoly and a looming crisis for budget-conscious gamers. According to the data, Nvidia now controls a staggering 94% of the Add-In Board (AIB) market, up 10 points from the previous year.

In contrast, the same report claims AMD has plummeted to 5% market share, a 10-point YoY decline. As for Intel, it remains static at a marginal 1%. This shift comes as total AIB shipments fell to 11.48 million units, dropping 4.4% from the previous quarter and signalling a contraction in the consumer desktop space.

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The report highlights a growing “bloodbath” in 2026 regarding GPU pricing and availability. While AIB shipments technically increased by 36% compared to the past year, the market is being stifled by rising DRAM prices, global supply chain instability (supply-demand ratio, tariffs, etc.), and more advanced integrated graphics. The ongoing memory shortage is likely the primary culprit, with manufacturers diverting precious GDDR7 and GDDR6X supplies to high-margin AI and enterprise hardware, leaving the consumer gaming segment to fight over scraps. This has led to widespread scalping and price hikes, effectively making the sub-$500 mainstream gaming PC a dying breed.

The broader PC ecosystem is feeling the squeeze as well. While CPU shipments remained relatively healthy at 21 million units for the quarter, the overall “attach rate” of GPUs in desktop PCs dropped to 55%, a 12.3% decrease. This suggests that while people are still building or buying PCs, a growing number of users are opting to skip a dedicated graphics card entirely due to prohibitive costs. With all this taken into account, JPR predicts that in 2026, the PC and AIB markets will decline by “almost 10%”.

KitGuru says: Nvidia continues to boom thanks to the AI gold rush. 

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Jonsbo is maintaining its rapid release pace with the debut of the TX-360 AIO liquid cooler. This new flagship cooling solution leans heavily into current aesthetic trends, featuring a high-resolution circular screen on the pump block and an elaborate LED lighting system across its triple-fan array. Following the same design language as Jonsbo's X, D, and BO series cases, the TX-360 offers deep customisation options for both performance monitoring and visuals.

The TX-360 features a 3.95-inch LCD integrated into the pump head. According to Cowcotland, the screen, with a resolution of 480 x 480 and a brightness of 450 nits, is managed via the Jonsbo-AIO software, allowing users to display real-time system metrics, custom images, videos, or clock widgets. In a clever bit of engineering, the screen assembly attaches magnetically to the water block using Pogo pins for data and power transmission. This modular design simplifies the mounting process and ensures a clean look without extra wires trailing from the pump head.

Unlike traditional AIOs with three separate fans, the TX-360 uses a unified triple-fan frame that houses three 120 mm fans. This design reduces cable clutter by using a single output cable with PWM and RGB headers. The lighting is notably complex, with the fan blades featuring centred rings and the frame itself providing an infinite mirror effect when viewed from the side. Performance-wise, the fans operate between 700 and 2,400 RPM, delivering 62.4 CFM of airflow and 2.46 mmH2O of static pressure. While effective, Jonsbo notes a peak noise level of 37.3 dB(A).

While many manufacturers are beginning to sunset support for legacy hardware, Jonsbo is taking a universal approach. The TX-360 includes mounting kits for a wide range of sockets, including AMD AM4 and AM5, as well as Intel 115x, 1200, 1700, and the latest LGA-1851 for Arrow Lake processors.

KitGuru says: Although pricing isn't known yet, Jonsbo usually doesn't stretch its prices too much. Still, considering the feature set and looks, it will likely cost more than an entry-level AIO cooler from well-known brands.

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