Computex is once again here, bringing with it some of the coolest, most forward-thinking and just plain strange PC technology from around the world. Every year, we cover all the latest announcements, then pick from the many things announced and shown off to select our Best of Computex 2026. Even with 2026 being a slightly slower year for technology due to shortages across a range of categories, the PC industry is pushing forward and innovating despite the limitations. To be honest, there are some truly interesting things that I did not expect to see before this month.
Every player in the industry is pushing forward with some exciting new concepts, and even looking past the AI buzz, there are things for everyone, from PC gaming and new PC hardware to new devices aimed at a wider audience, all looking to capture your attention. We have scoured all the new launches, press announcements and show floor surprises to find the best of this year’s show. While it was a bit hard to narrow it down to our few selections, what we found showcases what Computex is all about: PC innovation at its finest.
MSI Claw 8 EX AI Plus
While AMD has been a dominant player in most PC handhelds, the MSI Claw has been one of the few to jump on the Intel side. Its latest offering takes that even further, as one of the first handhelds to use Intel’s new handheld chip platform, the Arc G3 Extreme. Revealed ahead of Computex 2026, the Claw 8 EX AI Plus is the company’s boldest handheld yet, packing Intel’s new Arc G3 Extreme chip, a processor that promises to go toe-to-toe with the AMD-powered rivals currently dominating the space. For anyone who has been following the handheld scene, that is a significant statement.
On paper, the specs are impressive. The device features an eight-inch touchscreen with 1920 x 1200 resolution and a refresh rate of up to 120 Hz, paired with up to 32 GB of dual-channel LPDDR5x memory. Hall effect sticks and triggers make an appearance alongside a redesigned chassis with updated grips and a new high-end linear motor for haptics, refinements that suggest MSI has been listening to feedback from previous Claw iterations.
It even comes in a rather striking “Void Purple” colourway that I personally would love to have for my collection. Pricing and availability have yet to be confirmed at the time of writing, but if MSI can land this near the US$1,000 mark of its predecessor, the Claw 8 EX AI Plus could be one of the most exciting Windows handhelds of 2026, and one that showcases what is possible with the new Intel processor.
Amiiba Ferra 31L
On the PC builder side of things, there is a range of new options for people who still want to push their home system, and for that, you need a case that really shines. This is where the Amiiba Ferra 31L comes in, with it being one of the most exciting chassis debuts at Computex 2026.
Inspired by ferrofluid technology originally developed by NASA, Amiiba’s design philosophy prioritizes elegance and airflow over the aggressive aesthetic that dominates most compact cases. The Ferra’s showstopping feature, and the one that made us do a double-take, is its tool-free magnetic front-panel system, which lets you swap finishes entirely without disassembly, a genuinely clever touch for anyone who likes to refresh their setup without committing to a full teardown. It is a great concept, and one that gives you much more freedom to make your system truly your own.
Amiiba debuted two signature panel options at the show: an aluminum panel with wood inlay and ambient lighting, and a black solid-wood variant. Despite its compact 31-litre micro-ATX footprint, the Ferra supports four-slot GPUs up to 418 mm, 360 mm radiators and up to seven 120 mm fans, making it a serious contender for high-end small-form-factor builds.
Intel Arc G3 Extreme
We touched on it with the MSI Claw 8 EX AI Plus, but Intel is about to enter the handheld PC market in a big way. Computex 2026 is its big showcase, and from the looks of things, the Arc G3 Extreme is already turning heads. Built on Intel’s advanced 18A manufacturing process and powered by Panther Lake architecture, the Arc G3 Extreme is Intel’s most purpose-built processor for gaming handhelds yet.
Its Arc B390 GPU packs 12 Xe3 graphics cores clocked at 2.3 GHz, paired with a 14-core CPU configuration that boosts up to 4.7 GHz within a flexible 8W to 35W TDP envelope. Add LPDDR5X-8533 memory support, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6, and Thunderbolt 4, and you have a chip engineered to meet the demands of modern handheld gaming. XeSS 3 with multi-frame generation and AI-powered upscaling rounds out a feature set that puts AMD’s Ryzen Z-series firmly on notice. Devices like the MSI Claw 8 EX AI Plus and the Acer Predator Atlas 8 are already showing what this silicon can do, and we cannot wait to see more and actually get our hands on a system to try out this new chip and see what it can really do.
Dell XPS 13
The Apple MacBook Neo was one of the most exciting releases of 2026 so far, and it is easy to see why. It was a pared-down laptop that still packed enough performance to tackle a range of tasks and looked fantastic, all for a price that made it hard to resist. It seems Dell took some notes and, from the looks of things, did everything right with its new Dell XPS 13. At just 12.7 mm thin and weighing only one kg, it is the thinnest and lightest XPS laptop Dell has ever built, and it comes in at a price point the XPS line has never reached before. For students, young professionals and anyone who has long eyed the XPS lineup but balked at the cost, this is the machine Dell has been promising.
What makes this more than just a budget concession is everything Dell chose not to cut. The XPS 13 ships standard with a 2.5K LCD touchscreen covering 100 percent of the DCI-P3 colour gamut, a backlit keyboard, Wi-Fi 7, Windows Hello and quad speakers, features you simply will not find on a comparably priced MacBook Neo.
A variable refresh rate display adjusting between 30 Hz and 120 Hz, combined with up to 17 hours of streaming battery life, means this machine is built to last through a full day without hunting for a charger. Available in Sky and Storm colourways, with options to upgrade to an Intel Core Ultra Series 3 processor and up to 32 GB of LPDDR5X RAM, the XPS 13 is a serious machine at a surprisingly approachable price. All of that combined earns it a spot on our Best of Computex 2026 list.
Alienware 39 5K OLED Gaming Monitor (AW3926QW)
As gaming monitors push into new territory, few announcements at Computex 2026 hit harder than Alienware’s 30th anniversary flagship, landing it on our Best of Computex 2026 list. The AW3926QW is the world’s first 39-inch 5K OLED gaming monitor with RGB stripe technology, setting a new bar for what a desktop display can do. By stacking independent layers of red, green and blue elements using tandem OLED technology, Alienware reaches up to 1,300 nits of peak brightness without sacrificing the deep blacks or colour accuracy that make OLED so compelling in the first place.
What I personally love about it as someone who tests so many of these kinds of displays is the dual-mode design: switch between 5K at 165 Hz for cinematic open-world immersion and 1080p at 330 Hz for competitive esports sharpness, all from the on-screen display with no restart required. Add DisplayPort 2.1, HDMI 2.1 with eARC, USB-C 90W charging, a built-in KVM switch and a three-year burn-in warranty, and you have a monitor built to anchor a serious setup for years.
Levelplay Newtro Liquid Cooler
While we have not touched on that much PC tech in our Best of Computex 2026 list, that is the bread and butter of Computex, and with so many unique options, it really had to stand out to be included on this year’s list. Enter the Levelplay Newtro Liquid Cooler. Rather than leaning on yet another LCD screen as its centrepiece, the Newtro takes a more tactile approach, integrating a retro-inspired physical control knob directly into the pump housing so you can dial in fan speed the old-fashioned way, by actually turning something. I am a sucker for retro-looking tech, so when I saw a cooler that looks both modern and retro at the same time, you better believe I was excited.
It is a small touch, but one that immediately separates it from the competition. Inspired by classic audio equipment and vintage computing hardware, the cooler also features custom-stitched tubing sleeves that reinforce its industrial identity and add real durability. With support for up to 350W TDP, it is built to handle modern high-performance CPUs without breaking a sweat while looking unlike anything else in your build.
Formula V Line Air Power G10 Case
For builders who have spent years angling case fans by hand and hoping for the best, the Formula V Line Air Power G10 may be one of the most genuinely practical ideas to come out of Computex 2026. Rather than locking front intake fans into a fixed, flat position, the Air Power G10 mounts all three front fans on independent tilting brackets, letting you direct airflow precisely toward the GPU, CPU socket or wherever thermals are most critical in your specific build.
Each bracket snaps out for quick cleaning through its own nylon dust filter, and an interchangeable bottom chamber module can be repositioned forward or backward for further thermal tuning. A tool-free removable top panel makes radiator swaps significantly less frustrating. It is a thoughtful, airflow-first design from a brand that clearly understands what PC builders actually need.
AORUS MASTER 16 (2026)
On the laptop front, the AORUS MASTER 16 is one of the standout gaming/creator laptops at Computex 2026, combining high-end hardware with a relatively slim, portable design. Powered by AMD’s Ryzen 9 9955HX3D processor with 3D V-Cache technology and paired with up to an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU, it is designed for everything from competitive gaming to content creation, all without compromising what you expect. In Turbo Mode, the GPU can draw up to 175 W, while total system thermal capacity reaches 230 W through GIGABYTE’s WINDFORCE Infinity EX cooling system.
Beyond the hardware, the 16-inch OLED display is a major highlight. The panel features a 2560 x 1600 WQXGA resolution, a 240 Hz refresh rate, a 0.2 ms response time, and HDR 1000 peak brightness. Combined with 100% DCI-P3 colour coverage, Pantone validation, and Dolby Vision support, it is well-suited to both gaming and colour-sensitive creative work, something we at CGMagazine love to see. The AORUS MASTER 16 can also be configured with up to 64 GB of DDR5 memory and PCIe Gen5 storage, alongside GIGABYTE’s GiMATE AI assistant. Taken together, the package positions the laptop as one of the company’s most ambitious mobile systems to date, and one that has us genuinely excited to see what Gigabyte does next.
ASUS ROG Azoth Extreme Edition 20
ROG is celebrating two decades of gaming innovation at Computex 2026, and the Azoth Extreme Edition 20 might be the most fitting way to mark that milestone. This 75 percent wireless keyboard wears its anniversary pride in every detail, from the 24K gold-plated commemorative nameplate to the translucent keycaps and gold-on-black aluminum-alloy chassis. It is a keyboard that demands attention on any desk and is equal parts ridiculous and amazing, so it was clearly a selection we had to make for this year’s Best of Computex 2026.
What makes it more than just a collector’s piece is how much performance ROG has packed in, delivering some top-of-the-line specs to go along with this keyboard’s good looks. The Azoth Extreme Edition 20 delivers an 8,000 Hz polling rate via the ROG Polling Rate Booster, tri-mode connectivity with ROG SpeedNova wireless technology, and up to 1,600 hours of battery life in 2.4 GHz mode.
The pre-lubed hot-swappable ROG NX Snow or Storm Edition 20 switches, three-layer dampening system, carbon-fibre positioning plate and adjustable gasket mount all work together to deliver a typing experience that feels as premium as the keyboard looks.
A 1.47-inch full-colour OLED touchscreen rounds things out, letting you monitor system stats or display custom animations right from the board. For enthusiasts who want both form and function in one anniversary-worthy package, this is a standout from the show floor, and one that many of the staff at CGMagazine can not wait to get their hands on.
NVIDIA RTX Spark
NVIDIA’s RTX Spark is easily one of the most exciting announcements to come out of Computex 2026, marking the company’s boldest push yet into laptops and compact PCs. Built in partnership with MediaTek, this new SoC promises RTX 5070-class performance in a mobile-friendly package, pairing 6,144 CUDA cores and 20 Grace CPU cores with up to 128 GB of unified LPDDR4X memory at 300 GB/s.
That hardware is built to take on a broad range of use cases: from running 120B-parameter local AI agents with a 1M context window to handling 12K 4:2:2 video timelines, 90 GB 3D scenes in Blender, and triple‑A games like Cyberpunk 2077 and Doom: The Dark Ages at 1440p and over 100 FPS. Creators also get the full RTX stack, including the Blackwell video encoder, DLSS, RTX Remix, Broadcast, and RTX Video, plus upcoming Adobe Premiere and Photoshop updates that tap into Spark’s AI chops for faster edits and effects. Couple that with all‑day battery life, thin‑and‑light metal designs, and tandem OLED G‑Sync displays, and RTX Spark looks poised to upend what we expect from gaming and creator laptops later this fall, and we can’t wait to dive in and see what RTX Spark is capable of.
Alongside this announcement, ASUS has already unveiled the new ProArt P16 and ProArt P14 powered by NVIDIA RTX Spark, and we can expect more announcements in the coming days.
