Molex unveiled its Genesis connector and cable system at Computex, targeting future PCIe 7.0 deployments with a design optimized for 128 GT/s signaling.

Pros Supports multiple big radiatorsExcellent dust filtrationSpace for open-loop cooling components Cons Not fully EATX-compliantMidpack thermal performance in our tests MSI MPG Velox 300R Airflow PZ Specs 120mm or 140mm Fan Positions 10 120mm to 200mm Fans Included 3 Dimensions (HWD) 20.6 by 9.3 by 19.5 inches Fan Controller Included? Front Panel Ports HD Audio Front Panel Ports USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A (2) Front Panel Ports USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C Included Fan Lighting Color Addressable RGB Internal 2.5-Inch Bays 5 Internal 3.5-Inch Bays 2 Internal Chassis Lighting Color None Maximum CPU Cooler Height 165 Maximum GPU Length 400 Motherboard Form Factors Supported ATX Motherboard Form Factors Supported MicroATX Motherboard Form Factors Supported Mini-ITX PCI Expansion Slot Positions 7 Power Supply Form Factor Supported ATX Power Supply Maximum Length 260 Power Supply Mounting Location Bottom Side Window(s)? Yes (Tempered Glass) Weight 23.5 All Specs MSI has built a formidable reputation over the past four decades, beginning with motherboards and working its way through servers and graphics cards before finally becoming a premier laptop manufacturer. Its name is synonymous with shopping for PC components, but its PC cases usually come to mind only when we think of its prebuilt desktop machines. Built from sturdy materials and loaded with popular features, its $149.99 MPG Velox 300R Airflow PZ is designed to leave a more lasting impression. Supporting MSI’s reverse-connector Project Zero motherboards and smartly designed for accommodating a substantive build that’s air- or liquid-cooled, the Velox is a worthy rival to Asus’ TUF Gaming cable-hiding case. PC builders weighing a Project Zero build to minimize visible cabling should shortlist this chassis, though the selection of reverse-connector-compatible PC cases is growing fast.Design: Packing in the Features for Project ZeroWith a sturdy steel structure making up most of its 23.5 pounds of heft, the MPG Velox 300R Airflow PZ is as weighty as its name is long. (We’ll call it“Velox 300R” from here on out.) Its numerous strengths include dust filters that cover every air inlet, giant 160mm ARGB intake fans connected to a factory-installed controller/hub, and even a logo-emblazoned low-restriction faceplate that will probably help make any dust that collects on the filter behind it slightly less noticeable as the PC waits for its next cleaning. A light tint on the 4mm-thick tempered glass side panel makes the black 120mm exhaust fan harder to spot against the case’s black interior. Mounted on four snaps and three guide pins, the faceplate easily pulls away to access the front panel’s plastic-framed nylon-sheet dust filter. Secured with three magnets on each side, the filter pulls easily away from the fans for cleaning.(Credit: Thomas Soderstrom)Though “front-panel” ports and buttons often end up on the top panel of modern cases, the Velox 300R’s placement is somewhat unusual in that it’s a bit farther away from the actual front of the case than on most cases. Lined up along its right edge are a power button with a power-indicator LED window, an LED mode button, a headset (headphone/microphone) combo jack, two USB 3.2 Type-A ports, and a Gen 2x2 Type-C port. Unfortunately, there’s no reset button or drive-activity light.(Credit: Thomas Soderstrom)The rear panel features the only Velox 300R vents that aren’t covered in dust filters, though that’s okay; these should probably be viewed as exhaust vents that flow filtered air from those big front-panel fans. We also see the ATX standard’s seven expansion slots, a 120mm exhaust fan screwed onto slots that allow a little vertical adjustment, a power supply mount with two sets of holes to allow inverted mounting, and two vertical vent sections running up the forward and rear portions of the right side panel.The expansion-slot panel is inset, which simplifies graphics card installation. (In short: There's no interference between the card bracket and the clearance area above the screws, as there sometimes is with cheaper cases with non-inset panels.) (Credit: Thomas Soderstrom)A long dust filter that covers most of the bottom panel slides out the back of the case from beneath the power supply bay.(Credit: Thomas Soderstrom)The top panel and two long side panel vents are each covered internally with a perforated metal filter sheet, each of which uses magnetic tape around its periphery to stick to the steel panel.(Credit: Thomas Soderstrom)The Velox 300R’s top panel is designed to hold a 360mm-format radiator up to 420mm long. (The radiator will have around 57mm of clearance above the motherboard’s top edge.) The Velox 300R’s top panel also includes a second set of mounting slots to enable three 140mm fans to be placed there instead.From this angle, we can also see that the power supply cover has two 120mm fan mounts, that an adjustable card brace is attached slightly forward of the power supply cover, and that a removable multi-purpose bracket is factory-mounted to the 120mm fan location at the front of the case’s bottom panel. The bracket is drilled to hold a single 3.5-inch or 2.5-inch drive, as well as a variety of open-loop liquid-cooling pump/reservoir combos.(Credit: Thomas Soderstrom)Like the multifunction bracket that sits in front of it, the outer three-quarters of the power supply cover is removable. That fact eased the installation and removal of modular cables on our power supply.(Credit: Thomas Soderstrom)The Velox 300R’s motherboard tray includes several extra pass-through holes designed to fit the connector locations of MSI’s Project Zero motherboards, but they are not excluded, in any way we can see, from otherwise supporting its largest competitor’s rear-facing-connector design, Asus BTF. A side mount that can hold up to three 120mm fans and/or 360mm-format radiators up to 440mm long is offset an inch behind the motherboard tray, so that a fan up to 38mm thick could fit behind an EATX motherboard if we add the length of the standoffs to that thickness. We wouldn’t call the Velox an EATX case, because it has no mechanical support to hold 13-inch-long boards, but some slightly bigger-than-ATX boards will fit without requiring such supports.(Credit: Thomas Soderstrom)Behind the Velox 300R’s motherboard tray are its ARGB controller/fan hub and two drive trays. (Note that we also pulled the face panel off for our open case photos.) The controller’s hub supports four PWM fans and four ARGB devices.(Credit: Thomas Soderstrom)Removing the plastic plugs above and below the front-face 160mm factory ARGB fans allows us to see that the fan rails running up and down the face are also removable. Had we also removed the factory-fitted 160mm fans themselves, we could have used the extra mounting holes you can see to move the brackets inward to 140mm or 120mm fan spacing. The 480mm of space (height) behind that mount exceeds the length of any 420mm-format radiator we’ve seen, so you could put a really big radiator up front if you so desire. That said, you'll probably want to keep these oversized fans if you are air cooling; they have a nifty design, with an offset circle of blades inside a larger circle(Credit: Thomas Soderstrom)The drive trays include one dual-2.5-inch tray without 3.5-inch provisions and one with 3.5-inch provisions. Installing a 3.5-inch drive fitted with vibration-damping grommets precludes the use of any 2.5-inch drives in the second tray.Recommended by Our Editors(Credit: Thomas Soderstrom)Building With the MSI Velox 300RLet's dig into the accessory kit. The Velox 300R includes an installation guide and a case sticker, four combo-head power supply screws, a Phillips-to-hex-adapter socket for installing standoffs, two spare standoffs, and lots of additional screws. These include 21 standard M3 screws, eight M3 and four #6-32 shoulder screws (for installing drives onto the grommet-filled drive tray), and 12 extra-long #6-32 screws (for installing 120mm fans to the top of the power supply cover). You also get a bag of six replacement snaps for the ball-snap side-panel attachments, and two hook-and-loop and six zip-style cable ties.(Credit: Thomas Soderstrom)Case cables include a 19-pin USB 3.2 Gen 1 for the Type-A ports, a Type-E Gen 2x2 for the Type-C port, and an F_PANEL combo cable with breakout pins for a reset button that the case itself lacks. The ARGB controller/fan hub accepts PWM and ARGB control signals from the motherboard and is powered by a SATA-style power cable from your PSU.(Credit: Thomas Soderstrom)Our standard ATX motherboard fit the Velox 300R perfectly, and its card brace slid up to meet the edge of our test graphics card’s fan bracket nicely.(Credit: Thomas Soderstrom)The ARGB controller defaults to obeying the motherboard’s signal whenever its ARGB input is connected to the motherboard, but those who won’t be using motherboard control can also scroll through the controller’s inbuilt patterns via its mode button or even disable lighting entirely simply by holding the button for a few seconds.Here’s how the Velox looked all fleshed out with our standard test parts...(Credit: Thomas Soderstrom)MSI also sent along one of its motherboards, based on the Z790 chipset, so we could show this PZ (Project Zero) case built with its cable concealment fully deployed. This photo shows how all the cable headers that would have been pointing outward on a traditional motherboard point backward on this model.(Credit: Thomas Soderstrom)We’ll have to push some of those ARGB fan controller/hub cables aside to reach the ARGB and ATX12V headers of the Z790 Project Zero motherboard.(Credit: Thomas Soderstrom)We’ll also have to stuff away a little more cable length since most of our cables are no longer required to reach around to the front of the board.(Credit: Thomas Soderstrom)Though the displaced power and data cabling cleaned up the show side of our build nicely, we still have our graphics card’s supplemental power cable (12VHPWR) and our AIO CPU cooler’s tubes to contend with. Still, mighty clean and almost "Zero."(Credit: Thomas Soderstrom)And though the Z790 Project Zero motherboard has far less lighting than the board from our standardized kit, some would argue that it still looks better thanks to the reduced cable clutter.(Credit: Thomas Soderstrom)Testing the MSI Velox 300R: Twice-Benchmarked, Once With Project ZeroHere’s a list of the internal components from both of the above-photographed builds, along with the settings we used for our tests.The Velox 300R’s thermal performance is exactly mid-pack when using our standard test kit, and swapping in the rear-connector motherboard only resulted in a faster-warming voltage regulator (likely due to the lower mass of its heat sink). Its temperature control falls behind its most direct competitor, the Asus TUF Gaming GT302 ARGB, in both configurations.The reason the Velox 300R’s cooling performance fell behind the Lian Li Lancool 207 and GT302 ARGB appears fairly obvious when observing our noise charts: It’s quieter than both those cases.Both companies were aware that they could get better thermal results simply by spinning their fans a little harder, but MSI appears to have favored a quieter approach. Be aware that simply enabling the automatic fan profiles for your motherboard could potentially put all three of these cases into a tie with regard to both temperature and noise.

html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/REC-html40/loose.dtd" Itoosoft has released RailClone 7, the latest version of its 3ds Max parametric modelling plugin.The update introduces a new set of Spline Operators for manipulating splines in a wide range of ways, comprising 10 new nodes with 19 separate features. Users of the paid Pro edition get RailClone Systems, a new set of readymade procedural assets for generating common architectural structures like windows, curtain walls, and cabling. A popular parametric modelling tool for architectural visualisation work First released in 2010, RailClone makes it possible to generate complex 3D models by defining procedural construction rules using a node-based workflow.Users can create complex 3D models by repeating simple base meshes, or ‘Segments’, along splines, using Generators to arrange them into arrays, and Operators to control their properties. Although the workflow applies to visual effects or motion graphics, the plugin is most commonly used to generate buildings and street furniture for architectural visualisation projects. It is compatible with a range of third-party renderers, including Arnold, Corona, FStorm, OctaneRender, Redshift and V-Ray. RailClone 7: new multi-purpose Spline Operators RailClone 7 adds a new category of Spline Operators to the software’s graph editor.The 10 new nodes include Basic Ops, a new ‘multi-tool’ for performing common operations on splines, like transforming, breaking, combining, flattening or chamfering splines. A new Boolean node performs standard Boolean operations on regions bounded by splines. Other new nodes include Offset, for creating repeating clones of splines; Catenary, for creating the catenary curves generated by cables hanging under their own weight; and Conform, for projecting splines onto terrain. The images in Itoosoft’s blog post show potential use cases ranging from creating road networks to structures like wiring, railings and gantries. In addition, a new Draw Splines mode makes it possible to preview the result of spline operations directly in the viewport. New version-independent portable file format, and updates to point clouds Other new features include the Itoosoft Portable file format, making it possible to save RailClone objects in a file format independent of the version of 3ds Max used to create them.The point cloud display mode has been updated, with each RailClone object now using a fixed number of points, rather than point density being dependent on distance from the camera. According to Itoosoft, the new mode is optimized for modern GPUs and versions of 3ds Max. There are also a number of smaller workflow and feature updates, especially to macros, array generation, and handling of V-Ray Proxies when rendering with V-Ray GPU or Vantage. Pro edition: new RailClone Systems procedural assets Users of the paid Pro edition also get RailClone Systems, a new set of customizable readymade procedural assets for creating common architectural elements like windows, suspended ceilings, curtain walls, boardwalks, and cabling.You can see the new assets in the online preview of RailClone’s asset library. Price and system requirements RailClone 7.0 is available for 3ds Max 2022+. Feature support varies between the compatible renderers. New licences start at $275, including one year’s maintenance. There is also a free, feature-limited Lite edition of the plugin. Read an overview of the new features in RailClone 7 on iToo Software’s blog Read a full list of new features in RailClone in the online release notes. Visit the RailClone product website (Includes a download link for RailClone Lite at the foot of the page) Have your say on this story by following CG Channel on Facebook, Instagram and X (formerly Twitter). As well as being able to comment on stories, followers of our social media accounts can see videos we don’t post on the site itself, including making-ofs for the latest VFX movies, animations, games cinematics and motion graphics projects.

Hot water is like internet connectivity for most Verge readers: you just expect it to be there. But that’s unlikely to be the case this summer when tent camping at a music festival or road-tripping into the great unknown. That’s where BougeRV’s battery-powered shower comes in. The $310 “Portable Propane Outdoor Camping Water Heater” from BougeRV is not only optimized for search engine discovery, it also delivers a luxurious spray of hot steaming water to the unwashed, be they human, canine, or stubborn pots and pans. Charge up the battery, attach a propane canister, drop the pump into a jug of water, and you’re ready to get sudsing.It’s so useful and flexible that I’ve ditched my plans to install a permanent shower cabin and expensive hot water system inside my adventure van, even if I don’t completely trust it.8Verge Score$310The GoodBattery-powered portabilityTemperature controlAdjustable flow to save waterLots of safety featuresThe BadLots of hoses and cables to snagWeak shower head holderNo bag to carry all the accessoriesLongevity concerns$310 at BougeRVHow we rate and review productsMy current portable shower consists of an 11-liter water bag, a manual foot pump, and a spray nozzle. To make it hot, I have to heat water on the stove or hang the bag in the sun for several hours, yet it still costs over $150. For $310, the BougeRV heated shower seems like a bargain.The BougeRV system can produce a maximum heat output of 20,500 BTUs — about half of a typical residential gas water heater. It measures 15.75 x 6.7 x 14.57 inches (40 x 17 x 31cm) and weighs 13.2 pounds (6.21kg), making it compact and fairly lightweight with two big handles for easy carry. The hoses and cabling make it a little unwieldy — capable of chaos inside a small space unless handled with care.Assembly starts with screwing in an easy to find one pound (454g) propane canister that attaches at the rear of the unit. That’s the size BougeRV recommends, but you wouldn’t be the first to instead run a hose from your RV’s existing propane tank to the pressure regulator on the water heater. Two quick-connect water hoses — labeled blue and red for idiot-proof attachment — route the water from your chosen receptacle, through that gas furnace, and out through the showerhead. The long 2.5m (8.2 feet) shower hose allows for flexible placement of the heater.The small water pump measures just 2.24 inches (5.7cm) across, so it easily fits through the opening of standard jerry cans. The pump is electrically powered by the BougeRV unit, which is powered by its rechargeable battery, an AC wall jack, or 12V adapter that plugs into the cigarette jack of your vehicle or solar generator.My outdoor shower using a standard jerry can for water. Magnets hold the towel in place and I’d buy a magnetic shower head holder to complete the setup. Photo by Thomas Ricker / The VergeCan place the BougeRV system on my sliding tray for a gear cleaning station. A long press on the pump button bypasses the heater to save gas. Photo by Thomas Ricker / The VergeA makeshift outdoor sink. The included holder is too weak to hold the shower head in more extreme positions. Photo by Thomas Ricker / The VergeHank hates getting hosed off with cold water but enjoyed this lush heated rinse. (He rolled in dirt immediately after.) Photo by Thomas Ricker / The VergeThe 2500mAh / 12V (30Wh) integrated Lithium-ion battery takes about three hours to charge from the included charger. A full battery and one-pound (454g) canister of liquid propane gas can pump out about an hour’s worth of hot water before both run dry. The shower’s gas consumption rate is 20MJ/h. Alternatively, you can save gas with a long press on the pump button to put the shower into cold water mode — ideal for rinsing off your mountain bike, hiking shoes, or wet suit, for example.The dial on the front of the heater controls the size of the flame. I did a handful of tests, starting with water measuring between 13 and 16 degrees Celsius (55–61 degrees Fahrenheit) according to the display on the BougeRV water heater. With the dial turned all the way to the left, the water pouring from the shower head rose to 23–25C (73–77F) after just a few seconds. Turned all the way to the right, the temperature maxed out at a steamy 34–41C (93–105F) in about 30 seconds.Recycling the water can make it even hotter, if you dareRecycling the water can make it even hotter, if you dare. After two or three cycles on max, the heater boosted the temperature above 51C (124F) before the unit shut down with an error, by design. It’s not meant to exceed an average water temperature above 50C (122F). A simple on/off reset the E6 error.Water flow is between 2.2 and 3 liters per minute — well below what you can expect from a 9 to 12 L/min flow of a modern home shower. That’s still acceptable, in my opinion, and far superior to nothing, which is the typical alternative when camping away from home. The shower head has a rocker switch to toggle between hardish, mixed, and soft water flow rates as well as an on/off limiter button to help conserve water between lathers.It’s surprisingly quiet even with the pump turned on. There’s some rapid clicking to ignite the gas (followed by a whoosh of flame) whenever the flow of water returns, and the pump produces a low-level hum that’s quickly drowned out by the sound of spraying water.The water heater is also protected from tilts, bumps, and an empty water source. When I leaned my review unit over about 30 degrees, the unit shut off. It also shut off automatically after two minutes of trying to pump from an empty bucket. A master override on/off switch on the button prevents the unit from turning on accidentally if the on/off button on the front is bumped during transport or storage.I’m impressed by BougeRV’s water heater, but I’m a little concerned about its durability over time. After using it on the beach on a windy day, I ran into trouble once I returned inside: the heater didn’t heat and the water was reduced to a trickle out of the showerhead. It’s possible that some sediment trapped in the lines reduced the flow rate below the 1.2L/min required for ignition. Nevertheless, the issue was resolved after a few minutes of fiddling with the hoses and filters, and turning the unit on and off again. BougeRV offers a two-year warranty and says the water heater is rated at IPX4. So while it’s resistant to splashing water, there’s no assurance offered against dust and blowing sand. I do have a few other gripes. Those hoses can be a tripping and snagging hazard, and the plastic clip meant to hold the showerhead to one of the lifting handles is too weak to keep it from rotating and spraying your surroundings. I also wish BougeRV bundled the heater with an accessory bag to carry all the power adapters and hoses. And when putting the device away, you have to tip it forward to drain all the collected water from the inlet and outlet — there’s no automatic expulsion mechanism.But really, these are trivial issues for what the unit does at this price.1/8A cold water option is great for cleaning gear.Prior to this review, I had been in the late planning stages of having a shower cabin, water pump, gas heater, extra-large water tank, and all necessary plumbing installed in my Sprinter van. Total cost: about $4,000. I’m now convinced that a portable system like what BougeRV offers is a better option. Why pay so much for something so permanent that’s only used a few minutes each week, for maybe half the year?Instead, BougeRV’s $310 portable water heater can function as an outdoor shower during the summer months or be moved inside (with ventilation) when coupled with a portable shower curtain and basin, all for less than $600. That sounds like a better use of my money, and probably yours if you’re an aspiring vanlifer.And when the van is parked, I can bring those hot (or cold) jets of water anywhere my adventures might take me: to clean up after mountain biking in the muddy forest or kitesurfing in the salty sea, to wash the dog outside after rolling in shit again, or to take a refreshing shower during a sweaty four-day music festival.A near-identical water heater is sold under the Ranien and Camplux brands, but those have larger 4000mAh (48Wh) batteries and list for between $349 and $399. So it might pay to shop around.Photos by Thomas Ricker / The VergeSee More:

Table of ContentsGroundbreaking GeForce RTX 50 Series GPU ConceptsPrestige 13 AI+ Ukiyo-e EditionMercedes-AMG Motorsport LaptopsTitan 18 HX Dragon EditionClaw AI+ Polar Tempest EditionMEG Vision X AI Gaming DesktopCubi NUC AI SeriesPRO DP80 Business DesktopPowered by MSI AI PCDIY Motherboards and Thermal SolutionsMEG MAESTRO 900 and MAG PANO Series CasesLiquid Cooling and Power SuppliesQD-OLED Monitors with AI EnhancementsIRONMOUSE Themed Hardware Lineup8K Polling Rate Mice and PRO Series Wireless PeripheralsRoamii BE Pro Wi-Fi 7 Mesh SystemDigiME 2.0 and AI Interaction At COMPUTEX 2025, MSI presented its most comprehensive product lineup to date—highlighting a unified vision that blends artificial intelligence, powerful hardware, and creative design. From limited-edition laptops and esports monitors to mini PCs and DIY components, MSI is reinforcing its position at the center of modern gaming, creation, and productivity. The announcements reflect both product innovation and deeper engagement with content-driven communities like VTubers, creators, and PC builders. Here’s a closer look at everything MSI unveiled. Groundbreaking GeForce RTX 50 Series GPU Concepts Among the headline announcements was MSI’s unveiling of its next-generation graphics card lineup based on NVIDIA’s GeForce RTX 50 Series, built on the new Blackwell architecture. Designed to push performance and thermal efficiency forward, the RTX 50 Series promises significant gains in AI-driven rendering, gaming, and creative workloads. Key concepts included: SUPRIM TITANIUM Edition: A flagship model that combines lightweight titanium alloy construction with premium design. Known for its strength and corrosion resistance, titanium enhances both the structural integrity and aesthetics of the card. CYCLONE VISUAL: A bold concept featuring an integrated dynamic display inside the fan system, allowing real-time video playback while maintaining cooling performance. TWIN FROZR 2025: An evolution of MSI’s well-known thermal design, this edition incorporates copper-aluminum composite fins and a no-solder-hole structure to boost heat dissipation. It also includes next-gen vapor chamber and core pipe implementations for improved conductivity. MSI also showcased its EXPERT Series GPU lineup, which recently won the iF Design Award for 2025. These cards focus on clean, professional design and modular cooling capabilities, signaling MSI’s broader push into advanced thermal engineering across its GPU portfolio. Prestige 13 AI+ Ukiyo-e Edition Fusing cultural craftsmanship with modern technology, the Prestige 13 AI+ Ukiyo-e Edition was one of the show’s design standouts. Created in collaboration with renowned Japanese lacquerware brand OKADAYA, the laptop features an intricate inlay of Katsushika Hokusai’s “The Great Wave off Kanagawa.” Beyond its artistic merit, the laptop integrates MSI’s latest AI features and received a COMPUTEX Best Choice Award, positioning it as a unique fusion of heritage and innovation. Mercedes-AMG Motorsport Laptops MSI extended its premium partnership with Mercedes-AMG through two new laptops: the Stealth A16 AI+ and the Prestige 16 AI+, each combining top-tier performance with high-end design. The Stealth A16 AI+ pairs AMD processors with NVIDIA GeForce RTX 50 Series GPUs and a refined display panel, while the Prestige 16 AI+ comes equipped with an Intel CPU and a sharp 4K OLED screen. Both models feature AMG-branded elements and come bundled with a custom laptop sleeve, mouse, and mousepad, reflecting a synergy between performance engineering and luxury branding. Titan 18 HX Dragon Edition A centerpiece of MSI’s gaming showcase, the Titan 18 HX Dragon Edition draws inspiration from Norse mythology and features a 3D-etched dragon motif across its lid and palm rest. Each unit is hand-finished for a bespoke touch. Powered by the GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU based on NVIDIA’s Blackwell architecture, it supports DLSS 4 and NVIDIA Studio for AI-assisted graphics rendering and creative workloads. It received the Best Choice Golden Award in the Gaming and Entertainment category. Claw AI+ Polar Tempest Edition MSI is doubling down on the handheld gaming space with the Claw 8 AI+ Polar Tempest Edition, building on the momentum of the original Claw 8 AI+. The new version features Intel’s latest Lunar Lake processor and a 2TB SSD—improving on performance and storage without altering the compact form factor. It also won a COMPUTEX Best Choice Award, marking MSI’s rising credibility in the handheld market. MEG Vision X AI Gaming Desktop For those seeking high-end desktop performance, the MEG VISION X AI offers an impressive mix of power and user control. It integrates a 13-inch touchscreen with EZ Mode UI for real-time system management and customization. Internally, it’s powered by Intel Core Ultra 9 CPUs and NVIDIA RTX 5090 GPUs, and it features advanced cooling technologies like Silent Storm Cooling AI and Glacier Armor. The system supports Gen 5 SSDs and DDR5 memory, making it a complete solution for creators and high-end gamers alike. Cubi NUC AI Series MSI's Cubi NUC AI 1UMG and Cubi NUC AI+ 2MG mini PCs target users looking for compact, AI-ready solutions. Made from PCR recycled materials, they include Intel Core Ultra processors, integrated AI Boost NPUs, and features like fingerprint authentication, speakers, Thunderbolt 4 ports, and MSI Power Link. They are built to mount seamlessly behind MSI monitors and can be powered on through the monitor itself. PRO DP80 Business Desktop Built for small and medium-sized business, the PRO DP80 features a 14th Gen Intel Core Ultra processor, optional NVIDIA graphics, and dual LAN connectivity. Its 8ltr chassis supports optical drives, card readers, and enterprise-grade security features including dTPM and chassis intrusion detection. With AI readiness built in, the DP80 bridges performance and IT manageability.Recommended by Our Editors Powered by MSI AI PC MSI demonstrated the upper limit of consumer-grade AI computing with a system built around the MEG X870 GODLIKE motherboard, AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D processor, and RTX 5090 GPU. Paired with 256GB of DDR5 memory and a PCIe Gen 5 SSD, this configuration is capable of running large language models like Deepseek R1 70b entirely on-device without relying on cloud infrastructure. DIY Motherboards and Thermal Solutions MSI introduced an extensive lineup of new motherboards: MEG X870E ACE: A premium ATX board with gold accents, Wi-Fi 7, 10G LAN, and 18+2+1 phase power design MPG X870I EDGE TI WIFI / B850I EDGE TI WIFI: Silver-white mini-ITX boards with PCIe Gen 5 support and rich I/O MAG X870E TOMAHAWK WIFI PZ: MSI’s first back-connect MAG board, simplifying cable management B850MPOWER: A compact M-ATX board aimed at overclockers with a 2-DIMM layout and integrated debug controls MSI also introduced PinSafe, a new feature that reduces the risk of injury during motherboard assembly by addressing sharp rear-side pin designs. MEG MAESTRO 900 and MAG PANO Series Cases The MEG MAESTRO 900 Series returns as MSI’s flagship PC chassis, featuring diamond-chamfered edges, triple tempered glass panels, and a 4-directional rotatable motherboard tray. Designed for showcase builds and custom loops, it balances aesthetics with modular performance. Meanwhile, the MAG PANO 130R PZ caters to panoramic builds and supports back-connect motherboards for cleaner routing. Liquid Cooling and Power Supplies MSI's new cooling systems span performance and design: MEG CORELIQUID E13: 6-inch customizable LCD, CenterFlow radiator, POGO-PIN mount for flexible installation MPG CORELIQUID P13: Glass-accented block design with hidden cabling, TTS-compatible LCD, and streamlined tubingIn power delivery, the MAG A1000GLS PCIE5 series offers 80 Plus Gold and ATX 3.1 compliance, up to 1000W capacity, and silent operation. A white variant is also available for themed builds. QD-OLED Monitors with AI Enhancements Two new QD-OLED monitors join MSI’s growing display lineup: MAG 272QP QD-OLED X50: 27-inch 2K screen with a 500Hz refresh rate and 0.03ms GTG response for competitive gaming MPG 271QR QD-OLED X50: Adds MSI’s AI Care Sensor that uses ambient human detection to manage OLED panel protection dynamically IRONMOUSE Themed Hardware Lineup MSI’s collaboration with VTuber IRONMOUSE produced a full set of themed components. These include: A custom MPG X870E EDGE TI WIFI motherboard with heart-shaped accents A MAG CORELIQUID A13 360 cooler with mascot motifs An MPG 321URXW QD-OLED monitor with a white frame and pink touches A matching MAG PANO 100R PZ case with printed panels in her whimsical “Demon Queen” aesthetic 8K Polling Rate Mice and PRO Series Wireless Peripherals MSI also showcased its next-gen wireless peripherals designed for extreme responsiveness and professional-grade customization. VERSA 500 WIRELESS 8K: A right-handed ergonomic gaming mouse featuring an 8,000 Hz polling rate and a magnetic scroll wheel with Hall-effect technology. VERSA 300 WIRELESS 8K: A symmetrical design offering the same high polling rate in a lighter and more compact shell. VERSA PRO WIRELESS Mouse: Geared toward versatility, this model includes programmable buttons tailored for a variety of gaming and productivity needs. STRIKE PRO WIRELESS Keyboard: Built with silent mechanical structure, dedicated media keys, a scroll wheel, and customizable macro buttons. A wide array of swappable keycap styles was also on display, appealing to both gamers and mechanical keyboard enthusiasts. Roamii BE Pro Wi-Fi 7 Mesh System MSI introduced the Roamii BE Pro, a Wi-Fi 7 mesh networking system designed to deliver ultra-fast speeds—up to 11Gbps—across the entire home. Powered by Multi-Link Operation (MLO), 320 MHz channels, and 4K-QAM modulation, Roamii BE Pro ensures lag-free 4K streaming, smooth online gaming, and stable connectivity in every corner of a household. To simplify setup, MSI updated its Router 2.0 app with a new “Find WiFi Spot” feature, which helps users identify optimal node placement for maximum performance. The system reinforces MSI’s expanding role in smart home and network infrastructure. DigiME 2.0 and AI Interaction MSI closed its COMPUTEX presence with the unveiling of DigiME 2.0, which now includes MIA, an AI-powered virtual assistant. Built using large language models and real-time voice synthesis, MIA serves as a digital companion and MSI product expert. She supports natural language queries and can summarize meetings, guide system management, or interact through a 3D avatar.

Apple Filing Protocol is one of Apple's original file-sharing technologies. Its client software will soon be gone from macOS forever.Apple has deprecated support for Apple Filing Protocol in macOS Sequoia 15.5.The year after Apple released the Macintosh in 1984, it introduced a proprietary networking standard called Apple Filing Protocol. Part of a suite of software which included AppleTalk, AppleShare, and Apple cabling hardware called LocalTalk, AFP allowed users to share files across Macs on local area networks.This was a decade before the Internet and its open protocols became popular in the mid-1990s. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

I hoard tech devices, but funny enough, I don’t keep piles of tech accessories. I tend to buy cables, dongles, and organizational bits infrequently. I wait until I need them, since I figure I can always buy them. But that soon may not be the case, as a lot of such stuff comes from China. Even as tariff policies are changing, shipments dropped pretty dramatically over the last month and a half. Plus, when availability goes down, prices go up. So I’m biting the bullet and finally stocking up on a few small but key items—the same things that many friends often grumble about not having on hand. Chances are, you’ll want to grab some of these, too. 1) Cables Anker Somehow, I always need more USB-C cables. (I recently rescued an e-reader and an unwanted phone, so that may have something to do with it.) Right now a pack of two is under $10. I also recently decided to rework my layout for networking gear within my home. Longer cords would make the project easier, and I may as well get faster ethernet cabling anyway. A 50-foot CAT 6 cable is $28, but if I’m willing to forgo future-proofing, I can grab a CAT 5e variant for just $10. Plus, I always need HDMI cables. So at least one cheapie $9 six-foot one goes in the cart, too. 2) Zipties HAVE ME TD / Amazon A lot of zipties are made in the U.S.—but since I don’t know if their factories rely on materials and parts made overseas, I figure this is an easy buy now, too. A pack or two of zipties doesn’t take much space or much money ($4/each). I own Velcro ties as well, but I hoard my gigantic roll for PC building projects and other places where I may want to adjust or redo the cabling. I won’t stay rich in Velcro ties if I use them everywhere. (Even if they’re only $10 for 100, they’re preeeecciouuusss to me.) Zipties are more versatile around the house, too. For tech, I use them to tidy up cabling at my desk, behind my PC, and along the back of my entertainment center. But they also come in handy with my plants, organizing craft supplies, securing loose pieces of (cheap) furniture, and the like. Pretty much every time I’m grumbling about a twist-tie breaking but being too stubborn to use one of my precious Velcro ties, I should be using a zip tie. So now I’ll have plenty. 3) USB dongles StarTech / Amazon So, in theory, USB ports can hold up to removing and inserting cables many times over. In practice, death can come faster than expected. (RIP to the charging port on my old laptop after someone tripped over the charging cable.) Whenever I can, I buy USB extender dongles for USB ports I know I’ll be swapping devices in and out of frequently. I’ve been making use of a few older USB 2.0 models I already had, but recently I started using gear needing USB 3.0. So that gets an upgrade, and I’m getting two just in case. (May as well, at $8 a pop.) 4) Cable adapters Cable Matters / Amazon I have a lot of HDMI cables. (At least, in theory I do—they’re stashed all over my place so I can’t always find them right away. Hence buying more because I may as well.)  I don’t have many specialty display cables, like HDMI to mini-DisplayPort and HDMI to micro-HDMI. I use them infrequently, but they’re valuable when doing tech support or stretching life out of older hardware. I could buy more of the specialty cables, but I’m snagging adapters instead. (Right now, I’m starting with a $10 HDMI to mini-DP option.) Converting a standard HDMI cable gives me much more flexibility, like if I need a longer cable than the specialty one I own.