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MSI unveils the MEG Vision X2 AI+, a groundbreaking gaming desktop featuring the innovative AI Holostage and interactive LuckyClaw AI companion, transforming the PC into an adaptive, engaging presence that redefines human-computer interaction.

Sudokoo will unveil its latest PC build lineup—including the award-winning SK700V VC MACH cooler, MACH820 compact VC cooler, MACH120/140 WH white performance fans, and four new ATX/microATX cases—at COMPUTEX 2026, highlighting innovations in thermal performance, aesthetics, and the overall PC building experience.

Creative has unveiled the Sound Blaster AE-X PCIe sound card, targeting gamers, audiophiles, and professionals with high-end features like an ESS ES9039Q2M DAC, 130dB SNR, DSD256 support, and advanced headphone amplification, positioning it as a versatile upgrade between a dedicated music DAC and a gaming audio card.

Colorful Technology Company Limited has unveiled its new iGame B850M ULTRA Series microATX motherboards for AMD Ryzen platforms, offering gamers and creators advanced power delivery, DDR5-8400+ memory support, PCIe 5.0 connectivity, Wi-Fi 7, and sleek all-black aesthetics tailored for high-performance and overclocking desktop builds.

ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) has unveiled the ROG Crosshair 2006, a special-edition motherboard that fuses cutting-edge 2026 gaming technology with retro-inspired aesthetics, featuring a customizable OLED display, robust power delivery for AMD Ryzen 9000 Series CPUs, advanced DDR5 support, PCIe 5.0 slots, WiFi 7, and innovative cable-free AIO cooler integration.

DeepComputing has launched the DC-ROMA RISC-V Mainboard III for the Framework Laptop 13, bringing high-performance, developer-ready RISC-V computing to a modular laptop form factor for the first time, with preorders starting at $699.

MaxSun has unveiled two new microATX MoDT motherboards—the MS-MoDT 230H D4 WIFI and MS-MoDT 205H D4 WIFI—featuring soldered Raptor Lake Intel processors, robust connectivity, and compact form factors ideal for SFF builds, with pricing expected between $110 and $200.

Ploopy, known for its DIY-friendly peripherals, has launched the Ploopy Bean—a fully customizable, open-source pointing stick device inspired by the Lenovo TrackPoint, featuring four programmable buttons, advanced magnetic sensing, and complete QMK/VIA support, with all design files available for makers and tinkerers.

Avalue Technology Inc. has unveiled its next-generation ECM-PTL 3.5" Micro Module, powered by Intel Core Ultra Series 3 processors, delivering advanced AI acceleration, flexible expansion, and industrial-grade reliability for edge computing applications such as smart manufacturing, intelligent surveillance, and digital signage.

PC motherboard sales are facing their steepest decline in years as ongoing CPU and DRAM shortages, soaring component prices, and slowing GPU upgrade cycles force major manufacturers to slash shipment targets by up to 30%, signaling a tough road ahead for the DIY PC market.