Computex 2025 is almost over, and we're on the ground in Taipei going hands-on with the latest and greatest tech — getting an idea for what the future of computing looks like for you.
Now, with over 250 devices being shown off, we've done the legwork and selected our picks for the best of Computex. These are the biggest and most innovative products of the year, so definitely keep these on your radar.
Whether it's a surprise glimpse of the Intel CPUs that will be powering the laptops of 2026, the unveiling of MSI's first AMD-fueled gaming handheld (the Claw A8) or the war between AMD's Radeon RX 9060 XT and Nvidia's RTX 5060 gaming GPUs, this has been a massive year for the biggest computing show on Earth.
Computex 2025: All the biggest announcements
- AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT: After Nvidia's RTX 5060 received quite a mild response, AMD came out swinging with a solid mid-range GPU of its own — out-speccing Team Green and taking a direct shot at both the 5060 and 5060 Ti.
- MSI Claw A8: After sticking with Intel for the past couple of generations, MSI has finally jumped to AMD with a Ryzen Z2 monster of a gaming handheld.
- RTX 5060 gaming laptop testing: I have a couple more benchmarks coming, but we got to see how the RTX 5060 performs with DLSS 4 on and off.
- Acer launches a smart ring — no subscription needed: Take that, Oura! Acer has launched the FreeSense Ring to enter the smart ring market with a gorgeous lightweight titanium design. AI provides personalized insights, and there is no subscription fee.
- A new Zotac Zone takes on the Steam Deck: With a speed boost to AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 and a jump to Linux, the new Zotac Zone is a seriously mighty handheld with a gorgeous OLED display to boot.
- Intel gives us a glimpse of the laptop chips coming next year: Codenamed Panther Lake, you can expect these to be fitted to some of the best laptops of 2026.
For every announcement as it happened (and continues to happen for the final day), keep it locked to Tom's Guide!
Computex 2025: Latest updates
Welcome to Computex 2025 - here's the latest!
It's Day minus-one of Computex 2025 and we're live from Taipei ahead of the Nvidia GTC keynote kicking off this morning at 11am. But before all of that, we're already seeing plenty of news come out.
- We've made out predictions about what to expect at Computex 2025
- MSI has announced pretty much everything it's bringing to the show
- Acer has done the same too
- And I've already gone hands-on with Nvidia's new cheap RTX 5060 GPU
You can expect much more news to come out today, alongside plenty of hands-on time with the latest announcements (and of course the Qualcomm keynote too). So keep it locked!
Will Nvidia launch a CPU?
While we're already expecting the launch of Nvidia's latest RTX 5060 GPU during the big keynote at Computex 2025, a big question is whether Team Green will have a hidden surprise up its sleeve. Namely, Nvidia's own laptop CPU.
Rumors of the Windows on Arm chip popped up recently, stating that it could come with a modified version of the GB10 Superchip in Nvidia's announced Project DIGITS AI supercomputer (now known as DGX Spark) for desktops.
In partnership with MediaTek, this chip could feature 8 or 12 CPU cores (instead of 20 in the GB10), along with possibly a quarter of the 128GB of RAM, so 32GB or even 16GB. There have been benchmark leaks, too, with speeds at 3.9 GHz, single-core performance reaching 2,960 and multicore at 10,682.
Either way, if Nvidia does deliver its own CPU for laptops, it could be a game-changer. Stay tuned until we find out!
Will Qualcomm respond with Snapdragon X2?
It isn't just Nvidia's big keynote that's happening today, as we're eagerly waiting for what Qualcomm has to say about its state of CPUs. And if we had to guess, a Snapdragon X2 chip would be a a great rival against a possible Nvidia laptop chip.
Not much is known about a next-gen Snapdragon CPU (a leaked shipping manifest states it could happen), but if it surfaces, it's likely to offer greater processing power driven by AI, even further compatibility with AI-driven apps, better battery efficiency and, possibly, better gaming performance.
That's just us being skeptical, but if it's in any way better than the first swoop of Snapdragon X Elite and Plus chips for Copilot+ PCs, Qualcomm will be bringing out a CPU to keep on your radar — and Nvidia will already have some competition if it releases its own CPU.
Gearing up for Nvidia...
We're here bright and early for Nvidia's keynote at Computex 2025, and from the looks of things, among the first!
As a reminder, CEO Jensen Huang will be taking center stage on May 19 at 11 a.m. in Taiwan time (May 18 at 11 p.m. ET / 8 p.m. PT). There's still a while to wait, but we'll keep you posted on all the latest happenings.
Nvidia's latest GPU is coming
We've seen the full suite of Nvidia's RTX 50-series GPUs, including everything from RTX 5090 and RTX 5060 Ti GPUs to RTX 5090 gaming laptops playing Doom: The Dark Ages. But there's still another GPU up Team Green's sleeve: The RTX 5060.
The entry-level GPU is already announced to be released sometime this May, and that sets it up quite nicely for Computex 2025. It will be priced from $299 and come with 8GB of GDDR7 VRAM, but DLSS 4 is expected to take on a lot of the legwork to boost those frame rates.
We're sure more will be revelaed once Jensen Huang takes the stage. We'll be keeping an eye on the latest!
We've played games on an RTX 5060
So, how does an RTX 5060 perform? Considering it's Nvidia's lower-end GPU with a $299 price tag and 8GB of GDDR7 VRAM, it may not seem like much, but we've already put it to the test in 5 games at 1080p.
And games run buttery smooth! In our RTX 5060 impressions, we tried Avowed, Cyberpunk 2077, Doom: The Dark Ages, Hogwarts Legacy and Marvel Rivals. We saw triple-digit numbers in terms of FPS, even maintaining over 200 FPS with DLSS 4 and multi-frame generation 4x. And that was even at Ultra Nightmare settings in Doom: The Dark Ages at 1080p.
Of course, when playing games that support Nvidia's AI trickery, this is to be expected. It even achieved just over Nvidia's claimed 149 FPS in Cyberpunk 2077. For a more affordable GPU, this won't be a bad shout. Anyway, we're sure to hear more claims about Nvidia's latest graphics card at the keynote!
Not long now...
We've now got a spot for the Nvidia keynote, and a great view of everything CEO Jensen Huang has to say for Nvidia's year ahead. Also, we're liking the GTC Taipei 2025 swag that comes with the seat.
Check out Nvidia's GTC Live Pregame
While we wait for the keynote to kick off, Nvidia has a "Pregame" chat with Acer and Asus going on right now. It's all about AI, robotics and accelerated computing, and may even offer a sneak peek at what's to come. Plus, a little insight from leaders across Taiwan’s tech can go a long way!
More on Nvidia robotics
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Nvidia clearly has a lot to show off this year, and it's not all to do with RTX 50-series GPUs. During Nvidia GTC 2025, we got a taste of Nvidia Isaac Groot N1, a new model for robotics, and we even got to see this Galbot robot in action serving popcorn not too long ago.
Will Nvidia's robotics be serving more than just popcorn at the keynote? Hoepfully yes, but we'd still like the popcorn, please.
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang spotted during the pregame!
The pregame is still going strong, but Jensen Huang popped up talking about how long it takes to seat everyone. Apparently, in the ballpark or two hours! And we can confirm considering we arrived their well beforehand just to get a good seat.
Now, Jensen, get prepped for the show — you've got less than an hour!
Bringing a new APU to laptops?
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We got a look at Nvidia's AI supercomputer, Project DIGITS (now known as DGX Spark), during CES, boasting the GB10 Grace Blackwell superchip. That's expected to set you back around $3,000, but if Nvidia makes its own chip for laptops, there could be a chip here that's far more affordable. That is, if Nvidia announces something along these lines.
Kicking off soon!
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We're less than 5 minutes away from the livestream kicking off, and we're in clear view of everything that's coming. In the meantime, check out what else Nvidia has in store, including Nvidia Reflex 2, which cuts latency in half (and then some). We tried it out while playing The Finals, and seeing those single digits was a treat.
Get prepared
Only 15 minutes until Nvidia takes to the stage, and the room is piling up (as you can see below). Now's the time to get prepared and put on the livestream (it's currently treating us to some nice music and graphics on display).
That's our own Jason England at the keynote! And yes, we very much meant that this place was packed.
Wait, is Nvidia using AMD Wi-Fi? Anyway, get ready for all things to kick off in under a minute!
And here way go!
We're starting off with an inspirational speech from an AI face, all about what Nvidia can do with its AI and robotics. Including a special appearance from Blue at Disney!
And there he is, CEO Jensen Huang on the stage (with some great music). In fact his parents are even in the audience. Nice shout out.
"We're going to talk about great partners...and we're at the center of the computer ecosystem." In better news, there are some surprises for us! Nvidia laptop CPU, by chance? Also expect AI and robotics, by the way
A GPU chip to AI infrastructure, and "new products that creates new markets" for Nvidia? Yeah, there's something big up Huang's sleeve
Jensen talks about how Nvidia's roadmap so everyone in the world can go off to build data centers, saying Team Green is an essential for AI all around the globe. Even calling back to the industrial revolution and the makings of electricity. Well, Nvidia wants to be the same.
"We need AI EVERYWHERE!" says Jensen Huang, just like the internet and electricity. That'll be what we all say in 10 years time, he says.
What makes Nvidia special is the fusion of its AI and accelerated computing. And now we're getting a sneak peek at what's set to be announced, including graphics that are all artificially made (including a sweet Mercedes).
Jensen has an RTX 5060 GPU in his hand and a new MSI laptop with a RTX 5060 in it! We heard it would arrive in May, but now it's looking like a fore-sure launch
Now Huang is talking about accelerated computing with its CUDA-X libraries, with it being one of the "many children" under the CEO's wing. As, you know, it isn't all about GPUs, as he claims! This includes Earth-2 for weather analytics, Megatron Dynamo for deep learning and more.
That's the RTX 5060 in hand, and that background? That's all through graphics.
Those mentioned CUDA libraries can help bring AI to 5G, and even 6G networks, as well as computing, no less. But all through Nvidia!
Forget agentic AI (not really), Nvidia is talking about Physical AI. The physical embodiment of this is through robots, using AI to navigate obstacles and using it for thinking. That all needs a lot of computing power, hence Nvidia's Grace Blackwell: (A Thinking Machine).
Here's a look at the Grace Blackwell Ultra Superchip, which came up through the floor as Jensen summoned.
The internet as a whole shifts 900 terabits of information per second. In Jensen's words, this NV Link Spine, the backbone of what powers Nvidia's power, moves more traffic with 9 NV Link switches.
Now a little movie that Jensen (apparently) made for us about how Blackwell is made, from factory to finish, including at TSMC and Foxconn.
Nvidia is now building AI for Taiwan, the first giant AI supercomputer, for the AI infrastructure and ecosystem of Taiwan.
Nvidia announces NV Link Fusion. It will aid in building AI infrastructure instead of just singular, specific super chips. It will be able to integrate all companies' custom CPUs and needs, fitting "right into an ecosystem" to incorporate Nvidia GPUs.
DGX Spark, that Project DIGITS Nvidia talked about during CES, will be available in the coming weeks. It's for those who want to have their own supercomputer, and companies will have their own prices for the PC. Everyone can have one for Christmas, Huang says (hoorah!).
Here's a look at the RTX PRO enterprise server. This is a computer for AI agents, and it aims to power through IT infrastructures. And yes, Crysis works on here, too.
Now Huang talks about its open AI models, with an example of Vast using the Nvidia blueprint to build its own AI
Now we're onto robots! And the ability to "learn to be a good robot." Huang talks about the Newton engine, which will be available in July. And we're getting a look at how it can "bring these robots to life."
What I find interesting is how the Nvidia Isaac Groot platform is using simulations for robots to work, like walking through particles to simulate how it would walk in real life. Isaac Groot is also open source for anyone to use!
We got a taste of Groot during GTC 2025, and now we're seeing what Groot Dreams can do for pre- and post-training for robots, along with 3D action trajectories for robots to learn human-like actions!
Robots will be the next multi-trillion dollar industry, but it will take a lot. But Huang believes Nvidia's robotics division is the one that's able to do it, and that's simply due to scalability. So, little robots in our kitchens doing odd jobs soon? I'll wait and see.
Nvidia is even using the simulation of Omniverse to effectively run cities in Taiwan!
Nvidia Constellation!! A new office is opening in Taipei, and no doubt this is a great choice to bring the company closer to its respective chipmakers. Huge cheers in the hometown crowd.
And it's over! We'll post a wrap up soon of everything announced.
Under construction
On the show floor at Computex, things are already super busy with plenty of last-minute construction underway.
We still got a chance to check out Asus, MSI, Acer and loads of other companies ' booths while getting a sneak peak at some cool new monitors, desktops, laptops, keyboards and other cool new tech.
When we come back tomorrow bright and early, everything will be ready for the first official day of Computex 2025.
What did (and didn't) Nvidia announce?
So we got a lot going on there — plenty of dense information when it comes to enterprise computing, AI and robotics, so let's try to break it all down:
- The DGX Spark mini AI supercomputer is set to launch in July.
- Not only that, but there is an AI-First DGX motherboard that you could build one of your own from too — the DGX station offers up to 20 petaflops of AI performance (bear in mind we're all still talking about tereaflops in your standard PCs).
- You can now train robots by simply showing it once and utilizing text prompts to deliver on tasks. It's called Gr00t dreams and it looks incredibly smart
- And finally, there is the new RTX Pro server for companies to use to boost their AI performance dramatically. 1.7x faster than the H100s you see a lot of them using.
But one thing Nvidia didn't announce is the rumored new Arm CPU. I thought this was going to be the "one last thing," but it never came. That leaves Qualcomm with a pretty big opportunity here to deliver something significant in the form of a Snapdragon X2 tease.
Our own Darragh Murphy is in the crowd for this one, and I'll be your tour guide of everything Qualcomm has to say!
We're a little delayed starting this one! Let's see what Qualcomm's got in store
The show has started! James Huang of the Taiwanese trade council has come out to discuss how significant this show will be for the future of phones and computing!
Cristiano Amon is here, and turns out this is a significant year for Qualcomm as a whole with its 40th anniversary kicking off.
I wonder how they'll celebrate.
"There will be no focus on chip announcements."
Well, this was a rather forboding quote from Amon. X2 seems unlikely...
Thanks for the shout-out, Qualcomm!
Microsoft's CEO Satya Nadella stopped by (virtually) to big up Snapdragon-armed Copilot+ PCs too! Expect many more AI features to get announced for Windows at Microsoft Build 2025.
One of the more pesky frustrations with Snapdragon X Elite has always been the app compatibility. Sure, there's an emulator for x86 apps, but it's always been slower and less power efficient.
Now, that seems to be fading away, as 750 apps are now native to X, and 1,400 games can be played — including Fortnite coming to the platform!
Now, Asus has taken the stage to talk about its partnership with Qualcomm. If they could make the fantastic Asus Zenbook A14 cheaper, that would be splendid!
BREAKING: Doom: The Dark Ages will melt your Nvidia GPU with Path Tracing and DLSS Ray Reconstruction in June
Just in time for Nvidia’s RTX 5060, Doom: The Dark Ages is getting two significant upgrades. It was already a lightning quick performer and a brutally gorgeous game too, but that’s not enough for ID games.
Path tracing is the net big thing over the ray tracing that we’ve seen over the past few years — rather than making the light sources themselves and a couple of reflections look pretty, path tracing calculates every single light source reflection off every surface.
It’s super demanding, and it’s looking incredible in Doom. Fingers crossed it is optimized well. To optimize with that, though, Nvidia’s DLSS Ray Reconstruction is coming to the game.
Basically, instead of using the rendering cores and video memory to brute force the reflections, the AI cores are pretty good at ray and path tracing calculations, so machine-learned trickery is the way to go.
One thing you don't really realize until you see it all in front of you is just how many places Snapdragon is, and how many gadgets Qualcomm is in around you.
In a time where every company is looking for that same level of interoperability that you see between Apple devices, Qualcomm is probably in the best place to take Cupertino on.
BREAKING: DLSS 4 is in over 125 games and apps — 10 more coming soon including Portal!
The cake is most definitely not a lie anymore. Portal with RTX has just received a huge visual upgrade — DLSS 4 and all the transformer model visual smoothness of multi-frame generation are now available in an update.
On top of that, RTX Neural Radiance Cache is heading on over too. This could be good news for 5060 players, as the essential purpose is to use neural processing techniques to render light sources and dramatically reduce the size of them on the video memory of a GPU.
This is just one of nine games set to attend the DLSS 4 party:
- Crimson Desert
- F1 25
- FBC Firebreak
- Inzoi
- Light of Motiram
- Mindseye
- Roadcraft
- Splitgate
- Wuchang: Fallen Feathers
They should stop talking about AI and talk about battery life
Do you see that number next to the 16-inch Omnibook 5? Up to 34 hours!? Who cares about AI features when your laptop could last more than a literal day!!
Snapdragon? More like Snoozedragon
Sorry, that felt mean. But we're deep into enterprise use cases here for AI — including agentic features like creating reports and uniting datapoints collected from many sources.
"This is going to fundamentally change how we do work," Amon says.
Meanwhile, Lenovo has just spoken about it's AI-interconnected ecosystem, and how it's working when built around Snapdragon! Things like fast sharing.
Snapdragon X2 coming to Summit in September? Looks like it!
So right at the end of the Qualcomm keynote, Cristiano Amon confirmed that "the revolution continues at Summit 2025." Basically, he just said that the Snapdragon X2 is set to launch in September!
Here's your first glimpse of Intel Core Ultra 300 series
I sweat that with every new generation of Intel chip, the company's naming conventions sound more and more like Mario Kart levels...want proof? OK then.
Intel has given Tom's Hardware a tease of its upcoming Panther Lake Core Ultra 300 series CPUs — launching early 2026. Packing Cougar Cove performance cores and Darkmont efficiency cores, this looks set to get the next generation iGPU too.
Now, as we already know, the graphics on these Intel chips have already been surprisingly impressive, so to get the next-gen architecture is exciting to say the least!
HP announces new OmniBook 5 AI-powered laptops at Computex
Hi there everyone, Jeff Parsons in London taking over our Computex live blog for awhile and the first piece of news I have to bring you is a couple of new AI-powered laptops from HP, just announced at Computex.
The HP OmniBook 5 Series with Snapdragon arrive with either a 14-inch or 16-inch 2K OLED display, Snapdragon X or X Plus processors offering up a 45 TOPS NPU powering the AI performance. These are Copilot+ PCs so you'll get features like Recall (preview), Click-to-Do (preview), improved Windows Search and Cocreator in Paint. Plus HP's own AI Companion.
HP promises up to 34 hours of battery life and impressive fast charge capabilities that brings the battery up to 50% in 30 minutes with a 65W mini adapter.
Pricing for the 14-inch model starts at $799 while the 16-inch model starts at $849. Both are expected to be available in July.
Watch Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's full keynote
The Tom's Guide team was present at Nvidia's Computex keynote earlier today, where CEO Jensen Huang took to the stage to officially reveal the RTX 5060 — along with a lot of other stuff.
We're tracking where to buy the RTX 5060 on a separate live blog to help you secure yours, but if you want to see some of the other stuff Huang spoke about (there was a lot of AI) then the entire keynote is now available to view below.
Probably the coolest part is Huang's digital background which, he said, had nine out of every 10 frames generated by DLSS.
Asus ROG just gave us the goods
Well, Asus' ROG brand has just gone large at Computex 2025 with details about all its next-gen gaming laptops.
The company unveiled the next-gen ROG Zephyrus, ROG Strix and TUF lineups. Let's dive into what's available.
The new ROG Zephyrus G14 is that sleek, silver beast that's just a scant 0.63-inches thin but packs an AMD Ryzen AI 9 270 CPU alongside an RTX 5060 GPU, up to 16GB of RAM and a 1TB SSD.
The ROG Strix G16 and G18 come with a choice of either an Intel Core Ultra 9 Processor 275HX or AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX Processor. They'll both get an Nvidia RTX GPU, up to 32GB of RAM and that sweet ROG NEbula Display with up to a 240Hz refresh rate and 3ms response time.
Finally, there's a big announcement from the TUF side of things. The TUF Gaming A18 marks the first TUF-branded 18-inch gaming laptop from the brand and it'll boast an AMD Ryzen 7 260, RTX 5060 GPU, up to 16GB of DDR5 RAM, and 1TB of storage. Meanwhile, the TUF Gaming F16, A16 and A14 are also getting refreshes.
Those are just the laptops. We've also got pre-built gaming PCs and some handheld news from Asus as well...
Ready to ROG n' roll
Here's Team TG (from left: Paul, Jason and Anthony) at Asus HQ in Taiwan after going hands-on with the brand's entire new range. I'm getting strong rock-rap album cover vibes from this picture.
Expect plenty of thoughts from them on all of Asus' new tech over the next couple of days and make sure you're checking out our TikTok for fresh videos straight from Computex as the team get onto the show floor tomorrow.
Intel's new Arc Pro GPUs announced
Back to business now and Intel has unveiled a new lineup of GPUs aimed at professionals and developers.
The Arc Pro B60 and B50 GPUs are based on the Xe2 architecture and feature Intel Xe Matrix Extensions (XMX), AI cores and advanced ray tracing units.
Designed for "demanding AI inference workloads and workstation applications", the cards feature 24GB and 16GB of memory respectively and multi-GPU scalability.
Meet the Asus TUF Gaming T500
Asus has arrived at Computex with this mongrel of a machine: it's the TUF Gaming T500 desktop that pairs an Nvidia RTX 5060 Ti desktop GPU with an Intel Core i7-13620H laptop CPU.
A laptop CPU and a desktop GPU? There's no explanation as to why Asus has opted for an Intel mobile processor in the TUF Gaming T500, but our computing editor Darragh Murphy believes it'll have something to do with its cost.
"While there's no official word on when it will be available yet, this Asus desktop is sure to cater towards budget gaming," Darragh says.
- Read the full story: Meet the weirdest gaming PC I’ve ever seen — desktop GPU with a laptop CPU!?
The fastest monitor...in the world
This right here is the Asus ROG Strix Ace XG248QSG and it's committed to one thing and one thing only: being as fast as possible with a refresh rate 100 times quicker than the average human can blink. That's right, it has a refresh rate of up to 610Hz.
We got some eyes-on time with it at Computex and suffice to say, this thing will probably be north of a grand when we finally learn the price.
- Read the full story: I pixel-peeped the world’s fastest gaming monitor — after testing 610Hz, real-life feels laggy
MSI's super smart new QD-OLED panel
Let's stick with monitors for a second. MSI has shown off its new MPG 271QR QD-OLED X50 gaming monitor at Computex which uses AI smarts to prevent burn-in.
The company calls it the "AI Care Sensor" and it enables “real-time human detection, dynamically adjusting settings to protect the monitor and boost efficiency.”
Basically, there’s an always-on CMOS sensor built into the bezel that captures images every 0.2 seconds. This is doing two things – real-time human detection so it can dim or even power down when you leave, and it can even analyze the color hue of the light in your room and reduce blue light to match. Clever!
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Asus' limited edition DOOM RTX 5080 GPU
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While we wait for the RTX 5060 cards to drop, we've been looking at this monster of a machine — the limited-edition Nvidia RTX 5080 GPU that Asus has created to mark the launch of Doom: The Dark Ages. Only 666 units will ever exist.
My colleague Darragh Murphy has spent a little time with Doom on both an MSI Stealth A16 AI+ with an RTX 5070 Ti and an Asus ROG Zephyrus G16 with an RTX 5080. Find out how he got on when he put them to the test.
- Read the full story: I played Doom: The Dark Ages on RTX 5080 vs RTX 5070 Ti gaming laptops — and the results surprised me
Developer tools for Nvidia G-Assist
Howdy! Alyse Stanley in Chicago taking over our Computex live blog for a bit, and the first piece of news I have for you is that Project G-Assist, Nvidia's handy locally-run AI digital assistant for PCs, is getting a serious upgrade. Tools for developers to build their own plugins are now publicly available, so we should see even more functionality emerge. It definitely has the scope to be a big deal for fans of the best PC games.
Nvidia RTX 5060 graphics card chaos
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Nvidia announced during Computex 2025 that its RTX 5060 is going on sale today, both in desktop and laptop GPU form, promising frugal buyers frame rates in the 100s for the 100-plus games that support its DLSS 4 optimization techniques.
But stock is selling fast. Be sure to keep an eye on our guide to buying an RTX 5060 to snag yours while you can.
Our favorite gaming laptop just got even better
Asus has finally refreshed the budget TUF gaming lineup with improved thermals, more power and up to an Nvidia RTX 5060 GPU. We went hands-on with the new Asus TUF A14 at Computex 2025, and it's shaping up to be the best budget gaming laptop to beat. Check out our impressions below.
Nvidia opens NVLink to competitive processors
Nvidia made it clear during its presentation that it's betting big on AI. The company has launched a new version of its NVLink tech called NVLink Fusion to build powerful custom AI systems with multiple chips linked together. The program was previously closed to chips made by Nvidia, but now customers and chip designers can use non-Nvidia central processing units and graphics processing units together with Nvidia’s products and its NVLink.
“NVLink fusion is so that you can build semi-custom AI infrastructure, not just semi-custom chips,” Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang said at Computex 2025 in Taiwan. With NVLink Fusion, AI infrastructures can combine Nvidia processors with different CPUs and application-specific integrated circuits. “In any case, you have the benefit of using the NV link infrastructure and the NV link ecosystem," Huang said.
The budget gaming laptop to beat
Asus had a lot of exciting announcements at Computex 2025, but easily our favorite is this upgraded Asus TUF A14 gaming laptop. We've been eagerly waiting for Asus to update its TUF line-up of budget gaming laptops, and this one does not disappoint with its improved thermals, AI-powered upgrades, and up to an Nvidia RTX 5060 GPU.
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It's Day one (officially)!
Good morning from Taipei! There's already been so much news at Computex that it may be weird hearing me say it's officially day one today. The exhibition center opens and we get to try all the latest and greatest in the world of computing.
Today is going to be a significant one for gaming handhelds, laptops and all kinds of brand new tech, so keep it locked on Tom's Guide as we will be your tour guides through it all.
Here's everything we've talked about so far:
- MSI Claw A8 packs an AMD Ryzen Z2 Extreme — the rumors were true
- I pixel-peeped the world’s fastest gaming monitor — after testing 610Hz, real-life feels laggy
- Meet the weirdest gaming PC I’ve ever seen — desktop GPU with a laptop CPU!?
- I just tried Acer’s surprising smart ring, and it gives the Oura ring a run for its money
- I played 5 games on the RTX 5060 — is this budget GPU actually enough?
MSI's gaming handheld strikes first with AMD!
We headed into Computex 2025 believing we'd finally see the Asus ROG Ally 2 (with a dedicated Xbox button) boasting the hugely anticipated AMD Ryzen Z2 Extreme, but it turns out the MSI Claw A8 beat it to the punch.
In case you missed it, AMD's Ryzen Z2 Extreme is set to deliver a significant bump in performance to gaming handhelds, and we'll finally see it firsthand with the new Claw A8. Oh, and it comes with up to 24GB of RAM, an 8-inch display with a 120Hz refresh rate and an 80Wh battery for good measure.
We'll be keeping an eye out for a better look at the handheld while we're on the ground, so stay tuned!
First look at Acer's surprising smart ring
Computex always has a few surprises up its sleeve, but a smart ring from Acer? That's unexpected, but we're happy to see the Acer FreeSense Ring — especially with that $199 price tag and subscription-free health data (watch out, Oura Ring 4).
After going hands-on with the smart ring, it's clear Acer has done its homework on all the best smart rings out there. It's lightweight (and stylish in black and rose gold), offers plenty of health monitoring and comes with a 4-day battery life after a 1-hour charge.
We'll have more thoughts once we finally give it a proper try, with it aiming to arrive sometime in August.
MSI Claw A8 with AMD spotted!
Well, I said we'd be on the lookout for the new MSI Claw A8 BZ2EM, and here it is! And it's coming in that eye-catching neon colorway. We're just checking it out, but one thing is for sure: that AMD Ryzen Z2 Extreme already makes gaming mighty impressive.
Going eyes-on with the world's fastest gaming monitor
If you blink while using Asus' 610Hz gaming monitor, you'll actually miss 164 frames of gameplay. That's the kind of ridiculous frame rates you can expect when using the world's fastest gaming monitor — and we gave it a try.
No, the Asus ROG Strix Ace XG248QSG isn't the brightest, nor are its colors too accurate. But for esports players? It's that 610Hz refresh rate that matters. Check out how it runs!
This MSI laptop in absolutely stunning
A laptop or a work of art? How about both! We just set our eyes on MSI's Prestige 13 AI+ Ukiyo-e Edition featuring Katsushika Hokusai’s “Great Wave off Kanagawa” artwork, and you'll also find traditional handcrafted lacquerware using pure gold leaf powder on this special edition model.
There's only 1,000 of these being made, and we can imagine its price will be fairly costly, but there's not denying this is easily one of the most beautiful laptops around.
Giant robot PCs are taking over?
Why not turn your gaming PC into a robot that's brought to life thanks to an RTX 5090? That's what Asus thought, and the ROG Omni Case Mod stared us down as we walked by it on the show floor!
It notably sports an Intel Core Ultra 5-245K CPU and an RTX 5090 GPU (interesting mix there), and aside from its face animations, don't expect this robot to walk around or give out high-fives. With an RTX 5090, though? This robot can game.
Our MSI Claw A8 impressions are here!
We finally got some hands-on time with the MSI Claw A8, boasting an AMD Ryzen Z2 Extreme, but it's more than just the improved chip that impresses. Thanks to some tweaks to its ergonomics, it's far more comfortable to hold than previous models (even better than the Steam Deck) and buttons have that pronounced, tactile feel.
We'd love to see SteamOS on this gaming handheld, and we're a little worried how much it will end up costing, but gamers should keep this on their watchlist. Get a deeper dive in our MSI Claw A8 BZ2EM hands-on review.
When can we expect Snapdragon X2 PCs?
While the Qualcomm keynote yesterday didn't give us a look at what may be the next-gen Snapdragon X CPUs, CEO Cristiano Amon did give us a tease that something big is in store in the Snapdragon Summit 2025 in September. Now, it's looking like possible Snapdragon X2-powered PCs will be landing in early 2026!
Qualcomm also noted that it's still putting gaming into the mix, so a Snapdragon X2 chip is sure to see performance shine even more (along with extended battery life much, like its lineup of Copilot+ PCs).
It’s all about the show floor
There are already plenty of big announcements (and more on the way) from Computex 2025 but my favorite thing about being on the ground here in Taipei is having a chance to check out everything on the show floor. I’ve seen quite a few new gadgets and devices but I’ve also had a chance to see some I missed when they first came out. Case in point, this tiny Cybertruck that houses a full mini PC.
I remember seeing plenty of videos about this unique mini PC last year but I finally got to see it for myself. While the hype around the real Cybertruck has certainly died down, this mini PC with moving wheels, doors and even working lights still looks just as cool. With an AMD Ryzen 7 processor under the hood, it’s powerful enough for most tasks and even some light gaming. My favorite part though is that all of its ports are housed at the back where the Cybertruck’s bumper is. While it might not be one of the best mini PCs, it’s certainly one of the coolest looking ones I’ve seen yet and it almost tops the spaceship-inspired mini PC that caught my eye at last year’s show.
We just tested an RTX 5060 gaming laptop
Nvidia has finally launched the most affordable graphics card in its new RTX 50 series in the form of the RTX 5060. While we spent some time putting the desktop version of this card through its paces over the weekend, at Computex 2025, we got a chance to test the laptop version.
If you were worried about the mobile version of the RTX 5060 being underpowered, fortunately, DLSS 4 is able to do some very serious lifting when it comes to frame rates and performance. In Cyberpunk 2077 for instance, the RTX 5060 laptop we tested hit just 33 fps at a resolution of 1920 x 1200 at ultra settings with ray tracing enabled. Once we turned on DLSS though, we saw a massive improvement immediately and the game jumped up to 193 fps.
We’ll have more testing data once we get some RTX 5060 laptops in for review but with DLSS 4 on board, you may soon be able to get a gaming laptop with some stellar performance for even less.
Split, magnetic and wireless
The best mechanical keyboards come in all sorts of different sizes and configurations but there’s one type you don’t see all that often: split keyboards.
Unlike a traditional keyboard, you can pull apart a split one or even use each side on their own. Most of the split keyboards I used in the past were from smaller or more niche brands which is why it was quite the surprise when we got to see the first one from Asus during our visit to the company’s headquarters yesterday.
Not only is the new ROG Falcata a split mechanical keyboard, but it also features magnetic switches. Since you can fine tune their accusation point down to 0.01mm intervals, magnetic switches have become quite popular in gaming keyboards. Unfortunately though, many magnetic keyboards need to be hardwired to your PC.
Well, that’s not the case with the ROG Falcata which can be used both wired and wirelessly. You can also customize it to get the perfect fit for typing or gaming since Asus includes a number of detachable feet which you can use to lift the whole keyboard up or even to have the two halves slope at a downward angle.
A good split mechanical keyboard is hard enough to come by as it is, which is why the news that Asus is making one — and one with wireless mechanical switches to boot — is such a big deal. Stay tuned as this is definitely one we’re going to get in for review so that we can try it out for ourselves.
The tariff question
Companies are seemingly a little bit hesitant to reveal the specifics of pricing at Computex this year due to the lingering uncertainty over U.S. tariff policies.
Language like "intending" to launch a product at a given price is often a factor, as is leaving the dollar amounts out of written press releases that could then be labelled as misleading later on.
There's good reason for brands to be cautious. The excellent Asus Zenbook A14 was unveiled with a promised $899 price tag. As a result of the various macroeconomic factors, that laptop now costs $1,099 — which makes it much harder to recommend as one of the best laptops you can buy.
- Read the full story: I asked companies for prices of their new tech at Computex 2025 — but they’re too tariff-ied to tell me
Weird PC builds on the show floor
The team on the ground in Taipei are wrapping up their first day on the show floor now. Don't worry — we've got a round up of the best things we saw from the opening of Computex 20205 on the way!
But in the meantime, scouting some of the weird and wonderful PC builds is always one of the highlights of attending computing events like this.
Check out the one above — how would you feel about putting that on your desk?
Best of Day 1 roundup
As the sun goes down over in Taiwan, we've rounded up the top 5 gadgets from Day 1 at Computex 2025.
There have been a couple of no-shows (we predicted new CPUs from Nvidia that never came to pass) and a distressing lack of new gaming handhelds so far.
But some real bright spots have shone through, like MSI finally ditching Intel for AMD in the new Claw 8 and Acer giving Oura and Samsung the finger — with its new FreeSense smart ring, of course.
It's been a busy 24 hours at Computex already and we're still digesting everything we've seen at the show today. So stay tuned as, frankly, there's loads more to come.
- Read the full story: 5 gadgets from Computex Day 1 that impressed us most — gaming handhelds, smart rings and more
What's up, dock?
Here's a look at the ROG XG Station 3 dock which made its debut at Computex this year.
Users can connect any desktop GPU to any Thunderbolt 5-enabled system with this external dock and transfer speeds, thanks to Thunderbolt 5, can hit speeds of up to 80GBps.
Asus says it's fully compatible with AMD Radeon RX 9000 series and Nvidia RTX 50 series GPUs.
Hands on with the MSI Titan 18 HX
We got to go hands on with the new MSI Titan 18 HX, a gaming laptop with ludicrous levels of performance that wowed us...at first.
However, despite all the bells and whistles we should note that this behemoth of a PC comes with an equally huge $5,000 price tag which is just for the base model. The high-end configuration we tested tops out close to seven grand!
Is all the power worth the cost?
Two new tablets from Acer
Acer announced at Computex 2025 that is producing two new Android-based Iconia tablets; the Iconia V11 and V12.
The 11-inch and 12-inch devices look to be geared for budget-conscious buyers who still want a pretty good tablet.
We've got full details of the new tablets here.
Busy, busy, busy
While we're tracking all of the cool stuff being announced at Computex 2025 we can't forget that Microsoft and Google are also throwing huge events this week.
Tom's Guide is keeping tracking of all it.
Right now Google I/O is going on with Google sharing all of it's latest AI and Android developments and what's upcoming from the Mountain View giant.
Meanwhile, Microsoft's Build 2025 developer event is also happening this week. Like Google, it's all about AI.
Our tails are on fire but we're covering all three major tech events so check it out if you want the latest information.
Playing Marvel Rivals on the new MSI Venture Pro A14
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We got some hands-on time with the new MSI VenturePro A14 gaming laptop which features an RTX 5060 GPU.
It's pretty solid and could be among this year's best laptops.
We saw a 500Hz QD-OLED in action
MSI has a new 500Hz QD-OLED gaming monitor that doesn't sacrifice picture quality and brightness for speed.
We went hands-on with the new monitor and its various systems that meant to prevent burn-in despite the speed.
Hanging out with the Asus TUF A14
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We got to see the Asus TUF A14 at Computex 2025 a refresh of Asus' budget gaming laptop.
The big upgrade is the RTX 5060 graphics it rocks, while still fighting into a friendly budget.
Day Three of Computex starts soon
Computex roars on with more gadgets, tech and shiny new device to marvel over.
Look forward to that as we continue our coverage of one of the biggest computing expos in the world.
Later today we'll highlight some of the most interesting things we saw on Day 2 and share more information on brands and devices that are being announced this week.
AMD to take center stage in two hours
AMD's keynote is happening today at 11am Taiwan time / 11pm ET, and we're expecting significant announcements in both gaming and AI.
What will they be? Well, rumors are pointing to an RX 9060 XT – setting its sights firmly on the Nvidia RTX 5060. I'll be live at the keynote, so once we know, you'll know!
A more colorful MSI Claw, now powered by AMD
The wait is finally over as MSI has finally added an AMD-powered version of to its Claw handheld gaming PC lineup. Check out the video above to see it in action and you can read our full hands-on with the new MSI Claw A8 BZ2EM for even more details. Spoilers, it's as comfortable to hold as it is to look at in this bright new colorway.
Moments away from AMD's keynote
We're just minutes away from AMD's Computex 2025 keynote where we're expecting a ton of gaming, AI and workstation news. Of course we're most excited about the company's new Radeon RX 9060 XT graphics card which we think might give the Nvidia RTX 5060 a run for its money. Stay tuned as we're heading into the press conference now and we'll have all the updates live as they're announced.
Finding our seats
And we're in. Our own Jason England is in the auditorium right now getting ready for AMD's big Computex 2025 keynote. It starts in just a minute, so get ready for all the big announcements from Team Red.
AMD x Sony
Jack is starting off AMD's keynote with gaming while highlighting the company's partnership with Sony. Through Project Amethyst, the two were able to bring amazing graphics to the PS5 while paving the way for AMD's FSR 4 frame-gen tech. FSR Redstone is set to come out in the second half of this year and will be a game changer for FS4 4.
AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT is here
PC gaming is about to get even more affordable with the launch of AMD's new RX 9060 XT GPU. Available in an 8GB version for $299 or a 16GB version for $360, this new graphics card will launch on June 5 worldwide.
AMD Ryzen AI Max+ chips are super fast
Jack is now highlighting the power of AMD's Ryzen AI Max+ chips which are 15% faster than Apple's M4 Pro ones. The company says it isn't just building chips to break records but for the future where as we've seen, AI will play an increasingly larger role in our everyday computing.
Our first impressions of the AMD RX 9060 XT
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We got to see AMD's RX 9060 XT graphics card in action and it's everything we we're hoping for and more, especially at just $350 for the 16GB version.
AMD x Lenovo
Lenovo's Luca Rossi has joined AMD on stage to talk about how the company's chips make a massive difference when it comes to local AI in its Yoga and ThinkPad laptops along with with its handheld gaming PCs.
Livestream overload
If you're watching AMD's Computex 2025 keynote at home, then you too are likely experiencing glitches and the dreaded spinning loading wheel. Before the stream glitched out, Lenovo was talking about how one of its customers used a ThinkStation P8 with a Threadripper processor to map an entire island. Let's hope they get this issue fixed soon. Fortunately though, Jason is still in the auditorium seeing everything as it happens live, so we'll be leaning on him for our next few updates.
AMD x Asus
The livestream may be down but Asus has joined AMD on stage to discuss bringing AI to everyone. Asus has announced 4 new Asus ExpertCenter enterprise PCs along with 2 laptops, a new all-in-one and my favorite, a new mini PC.
Spun to a stop
If you're trying to watch the livestream at home, your probably seeing the dreaded spinner. Unfortunately, the issue hasn't been fixed. I've seen it jump ahead a few times but fortunately, we're on the ground covering the news as it happens so stay tuned.
Actually, AMD just cut the livestream entirely but hopefully they relaunch it soon.
AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT specs
Spec |
RX 9060 XT (8GB) |
RX 9060 XT (16GB) |
RTX 5060 |
RTX 5060 Ti |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Compute units |
32 |
32 |
30 |
36 |
Peak AI TOPs |
821 |
821 |
614 |
759 |
Boost clock |
3.1 GHz |
3.1 GHz |
2.5 GHz |
2.6 GHz |
Video memory |
8GB |
16GB |
8GB |
8/16GB |
Price |
$299 |
$349 |
$299 |
$379/$429 |
While we wait for AMD's Computex 2025 livestream to come back online, here are the specs of the company's new RX 9060 XT graphics card in both its 8GB and 16GB variants. It's a powerful card for sure and if you can get one at MSRP, you're going to get a long bang for your buck.
Threadripper Pro 9000 series is here
AMD has announced its Threadripper Pro 9000 series which packs 96 cores, 192 threads, 384MB of L3 cache, 128 PCIe Gen 5 lanes and can run up to 5.4GHz with max boost. This is one fast chip.
Hollywood powered by Threadripper Pro 9000
We're now getting some details on how Hollywood will be using the new AMD Threadripper Pro 9000 as the CEO of weta FX has joined AMD on stage. Apparently, the next Avengers movie (along with several new Avengers projects) and even the next 3-4 Avatar movies will be made on Threadripper Pro 9000 chips. This is huge news and weta FX's CEO said that AMD's new Threadripper chip is "60% faster than any other chip we tried."
Picking Computex over James Cameron
Computex is one of the most exciting tech events of the year but would you go to the show yourself or have lunch with James Cameron? Well, the CEO of weta FX was presented with that exact choice and he turned down the director of Terminator, Titanic and Avatar for AMD.
AMD Radeon AI Pro 9700 GPU announced
To update you on what's happening in the room here at the AMD keynote (since the stream has gone down), AMD has just announced a monster of a GPU — the Radeon AI Pro 9700.
This is built for AI developers to build their models and run them, so not necessarily for the regular folk. But the beastly power paired with Threadripper makes this physical build he brought out the most powerful PC on the planet!
One Threadripper, four AI Pros!
I wonder if the camera guy knows that the stream is down... Anyway, cool rig mate!
And that's the AMD keynote over! Here's what got announced.
RX 9060 XTs are out in the wild!
Just like clockwork, once the keynote ended, the RX 9060 XTs were wheeled out into company booths. We managed to find a 16GB TUF Gaming version from Asus — overclockable and sporting triple fan cooling.
If you're looking at this thinking "that's massive," don't worry! There are smaller options.
The MSI Claw has some serious competition at Computex!
The Zotac Zone pleasantly surprised us when we first tried it last year. But with a fresh update for 2025, things are really going up to the next level.
As Anthony found out in his hands-on time with the Zone, you're still getting that same gorgeous AMOLED panel and similar specs. But two big things have changed:
- The internals have been beefed up to an AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 — far more powerful graphics
- Windows 11 is gone, and Zotac has opted for Linux
The Zotac Zone turned into a Steam Deck OLED on speed!
Another day, another incredibly creative (and kind of terrifying) PC build. Terrifying primarily because, well...yea that's a full water fountain display so close to your components!
This packs an Intel Core Ultra 5 225, Intel Arc A770, 64GB DDR5 RAM and a 1TB SSD — not too shabby for all its classiness!
Here's a fun story about RTX 5070 gaming laptops...
Technically, RTX 5070 laptops have been around for a while, but ever wonder why nobody has really tested it yet? Well that's because manufacturing of systems with the GPU took quite a while longer than anticipated.
So long, in fact, that what you're looking at here is an MSI prototype laptop running the GPU. Once I set my sights on it, you know I had to benchmark it!
Benchmark |
Result |
|---|---|
3DMark Time Spy |
14,203 |
Cyberpunk 2077 (Path Tracing ultra settings) |
96 FPS |
This falls largely in line with what I expected — sandwiched nicely between 5080 and 5060. Fun fact: Cyberpunk 2077's benchmarking doesn't recognise the multi-frame gen on it's own frame counter. So while it looks buttery smooth at nearly 100 FPS, it looks like it's struggling when it actually isn't.
It's AMD vs Nvidia
The newly-announced AMD 9060 XT GPU is the company's mid-range GPU that looks set to go right up against the Nvidia 5060 Ti with almost identical specs.
However, while AMD's card will ship with 8GB or 16GB of GDDR6 RAM, the Nvidia option uses the faster GDDR7 variant which delivers roughly 40% more bandwidth.
We've already seen some of these 9060 XT cards out in the wild, and it'll be interesting to see how it performs when we get it in for some real world testing. AMD's GPU is packing 32 compute units, 64 dedicated AI accelerators and 32 ray-tracing cores. Prices start at $299 for the 8GB variant.
Game on with an RTX 5060-equipped laptop
After giving the desktop RTX 5060 some hands-on time, our own Jason England has gone and done the same with its laptop counterpart. He locked down both an Asus TUF Gaming A14 and an Acer Predator Helios Neo 14 AI with the new card and got some quality time with Cyberpunk 2077 and the soon-to-be-released FBC Firebreak.
You can read his full thoughts here, but suffice to say, the AI-driven frame generation is where things are heading right now (at least for those of us who don't want to drop thousands on a fully-specced gaming rig) and Nvidia's card seemingly nails it.
Usual caveat applies: this limited testing was done under Nvidia's optimised scenarios so things could be different when we hit it with something more taxing.
- Read the full story: I just played games on an RTX 5060 gaming laptop — here’s why this is the right choice for most of you reading this
Samsung 'UT One'
Samsung is showing off some prototypes of a new laptop display it's calling "UT One" where the UT stands for Ultra Thin. It's a new OLED structure that replaces the top glass substrate with ultra-thin organic and inorganic thin films, while retaining the bottom glass layer.
As a result, the panel is 30% thinner and 30% lighter than conventional dual-glass OLED panels, with a weight reduction equivalent to a single standard laptop battery cell (approximately 50g), allowing for either increased battery capacity or improved portability.
Since the market is rapidly moving from LCD to OLED, expect to see this make a splash in the years to come.
Gaming monitors are getting fast
Gaming monitors are pushing the envelope at Computex this year with three new models from MSI, Asus and Acer all going hard on refresh rates.
We've already spoken about the Asus ROG Strix Ace XG248QSG which, at 610Hz, is the fastest of the bunch. But the Acer Predator X27U F5 and the MSI MPG 271QR X50 aren't slouches either. The former is only launching in China and Europe (starting at €899) to begin with but will come to the U.S. eventually.
Meanwhile, the latter throws in an interesting AI feature that uses a small sensor at the bottom of the screen to detect when you move away from the screen. Once you step away, the NPU will dim the screen to prevent burn-in. Oh, it also has a maximum refresh rate of 500Hz.
"Quantum inspired" PC case
This right here is the iGame G Helmet PC case and it's crafted with 0.8mm aluminium panels that have been cut using precision lasers.
If you've got one of the best desks in your home office and feel the need for a PC designed like a "spaceship command module" then this is the case for you.
According to the blurb on the show floor, it's got "silver-black nano-brushed surfaces that reflect quantum-inspired light effects for a futuristic aesthetic."
Best of Day 2 round-up
We've wrapped up our best of day 2 roundup at Computex 2025 and, perhaps unsurprisingly, the most important news from our second 24 hours at the show was AMD's official reveal of the Radeon 9060 XT GPU.
It's set to go toe-to-toe with Nvidia's 5060 and we've already seen some evidence this is a very capable midmarket card. It comes in 8GB and 16GB variants with prices set at $299 and $349 respectively.
Elsewhere we got a look at the upgraded Zotac Zone gaming handheld and Samsung was showing off some of it's ultra-thin new display panels. They're just prototypes at this stage, but Samsung says they're 30% thinner and 30% lighter than conventional dual-glass OLED panels.
- Read the full story: Best of Computex day 2 — here's 5 new gadgets from the show floor you need to see
The new MSI Claw A8 could be a game-changer
Hey, all! Tony Polanco here to update this blog for the next few hours. Though I'm not at Computex, I've been keeping up with the latest news, which I'll now present to all of you.
One of the most interesting things was the MSI Claw A8. Why? It will be the first gaming handheld powered by the new AMD Ryzen Z2 Extreme chip. The other big deal here is that this machine won't be using an Intel Core Ultra CPU like previous Claw models. Because AMD chips have a better track record with handhelds than Intel (see the Steam Deck and Asus ROG Ally for examples), this could be the best Claw handheld yet.
Get your sim racing on
Computex isn't just about CPUs and GPUs! Our own racing sim afficionado Jason England got to test out a new racing sim wheel at the big show, and it looks like it could be an awesome peripheral to play games like Gran Turismo on. We can't tell you more about this yet, but stay tuned to find out more!
A gaming PC with an AI touchscreen
When your desktop tower is also a monitor! We got to check out MSI's MEG Vision X AI PC powered by RTX 5090, featuring a 13.6-inch touch panel display with access to almost every mainstream AI tool under the sun. And all it's going to cost you is $7,500!
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Acer's AI TransBuds make multilingual chat easy
Acer's been pulling out all the stops at Computex 2025, and not just with its sweep of all-new laptops. It revealed an all-new pair of earbuds, but these aren't the kind you listen to music on. Instead, they break down language barriers — and we got to have a full-blown conversation in a different language.
The Acer AI TransBuds offer real-time translation through earbuds, using AI-based speech recognition and semantic analysis, so you can have a two-way conversation in two completely different languages and know what the other is saying. And there's no overly long, awkward delay, either.
The speediness of the AI being used in Acer's earbuds is impressive, and we can see why the company is aiming for buyers to use these for business meetings, livestreams or online study sessions.
The AI TransBuds present many use cases for multilingual conversations, and from what we could tell, real-time translation with these on is fairly snappy and accurate. But they also offer live captioning and transcription that can be seen on the connected smartphone or tablet, meaning you can record conversations and check them out later on.
While we didn't get any word on pricing or availability, the Acer AI TransBuds are sure to be useful earbuds for education, work or simply traveling.
Depending on how much these will cost, the Acer AI TransBuds could be a handy set of earbuds to have in your pocket while going abroad (but for listening to music, probably stick with one of the best wireless earbuds instead).
AMD’s Radeon RX 9060 XT is a direct shot at Nvidia’s RTX 5060
In the worst-kept secret of Computex 2025, AMD has just announced its new GPU — the Radeon RX 9060 XT. The self-proclaimed “world’s best graphics card under $350” will be available on June 5th with a starting price of $299.
That lower price is for the model with 8GB of video memory (the storage space for all those shiny in-game graphics). For $349, you can double that to 16GB — a much better number given how demanding AAA games like Indiana Jones and the Great Circle are.
And if AMD’s numbers are reflective of real-world testing, then this is looking like the ultimate combo breaker of performance and value for money that's ready to take on the Nvidia RTX 5060 and RTX 5060 Ti.
Samsung Display just showed us the future of OLED
Good morning from Taipei! And we start with some new mind blowing display concepts from Samsung Display. Constantly on the forefront of seeing what OLED can do, there are all kinds of foldables, rollables and even the highest-resolution ultrawide monitor on the planet.
These prototypes are a good indication of the kinds of tech we'll be using in the future, and we got to see what's what.
This isn't a projector, it's actually a mini PC
You know those portable projectors you keep seeing on sale online? Well, this mini PC I spotted on the show floor at Computex 2025 takes direct inspiration from them. Like a projector, the whole case can swivel and flip around and without anything plugged in, you might really think this was a projector.
Besides its looks, my favorite thing about this mini PC is how its motherboard and basically the whole computer can slide out at the back. This makes it easy to access its internals for when you want to upgrade its memory or storage. Computex is all about the weird and wacky and this mini PC definitely checks that box. However, I can't imagine how cool it would look on a side table in my living room.
Get ready for even faster data transfer speeds
One technology that keeps showing up in the background of all things we've seen at Computex this year is Thunderbolt 5. From faster external graphics cards to even better read and write speeds for storage, Thunderbolt 5 looks to be a game changer for a lot of different device types. And with a baseline of 80 gigabytes per second and a max speed of 120, it's easy to see why.
Retro chic with a modern twist
Who needs a modern PC case when retro beige ones are finally back in fashion? At Computex, SilverStone is showing off its 80's inspired FLP02 PC case. While it may look old on the outside, it has all the modern conveniences like USB-A and USB-C ports on the front and enough space inside to accommodate a RTX 5080 or even an RTX 5090 graphics cards.
Gotta go fast
Computex is all about seeing sick custom PC builds and as we've been working way back and forth between the two buildings that are the heart of this show (TaiNEX 1, TaiNEX 2), we've been on the hunt for some cool ones. This racing car themed custom PC from Tcomas certainly fits the bill.
While you can see its graphics card and some other components on the side, you can also open the hood and take an even closer look inside. We'll be on the search for even more cool PC builds for the rest of the week, so keep checking back.
This PC is built like a (literal) tank
Speaking of creative custom PC builds, is your PC built like a tank? Well, it probably isn't quite as literal as this custom tank mod case from Thermalright. And yes, those wheels are moveable.
All of its ports and components are situated on the back, including its power switch, but the real fun is how it was made. Taking over 3 months to manufacture, it's built with 500 individual CNC parts and comes with that gamer-ready RGB glow on the railguns. The wheels are also moveable, although we didn't get to see that in action (we wouldn't want a PC rolling away from us, after all).
That's just one of the plentiful custom PC builds we've seen on the showfloor. Although, compared to race car and water fountains, it's hard to beat a tank!
Samsung's new display tech is wild!
We've got Anthony on the ground checking out all of Samsung Display's latest tech, and that includes a glimpse at the UT One OLED panel that's 30% lighter and thinner, crazy 500Hz QD-OLED prototypes and plenty of foldable and rollable AI-powered smart displays.
If this is what the future of displays looks like, we're in for a treat. Find out everything we saw!
Speed (sim) Racer!
"Yes, I beat the Monza lap record, because of course I did," says our resident sim racing champ Jason.
This is Nitro Concepts' E-Racer setup — a new level of immersion with haptic actuators in the seat and pedals to help you feel the whole car around you. Really helps you identify moments of understeer around chicanes.
And there are wind boxes mounted under the monitor that blow air at you at varying degrees of intensity depending on how fast you're going.
It's €500 — a steep price for the GOAT experience of sim racing. But Nitro Concepts is a modular company, so it can start small (frame is €399) and build out from there. It could be a great choice if you're trying to build the best sim racing rig.
There's more than one Asus ROG Zephyrus G14?
Did you know that there are 2 different Asus ROG Zephyrus G14s? One is actually 2mm thicker than the other.
That's because of the GPU used in it. The first picture is what's called "Board 1." This is reserved for the higher graphics cards — your RTX 5090, 5080 and 5070 Ti.
To fit this card and all the video memory chips around the outside, other stuff had to be moved around to make room for it. That, paired with needing bigger fans to cool it, means the laptop is the tiniest bit thicker.
Meanwhile, "Board 2" is reserved for RTX 5070, RTX 5060 and the other one Nvidia is obviously cooking up that everyone is too scared to mention the name of (cough RTX 5050 cough). This is smaller and doesn't run as hot, so thinness is the name of the game here.
A closer look at Asus' surprising desktop/laptop hybrid!
One of the most interesting gaming rigs Asus revealed is its Asus TUF Gaming T500, which sports an RTX 5060 Ti GPU and an Intel Core i7-13620H CPU. The latter is a mobile processor made for laptops, so it's strange to find this in a gaming desktop. As for how Asus pulled it off? That's what the motherboard looks like to deal with a laptop CPU and a desktop GPU.
There is good reason behind bringing these two components together, though. Not only does it keep the cost down ($1,099), but it also gives Asus the chance to use other high-quality components, unlike other budget gaming PCs, including better fans and the like.
We'll wait and see how this gaming PC turns out, and whether that laptop CPU and desktop GPU combo works out.
An updated gaming handheld enters the ring...
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Here's a better look at the Zotac Zone with Paul! We've already called it a true Steam Deck rival, and we can see why with a switch from Windows 11 to Linux. Will it be the go-to gaming handheld thanks to the update? We'll have to get some more hands-on time with it — and we'd be very happy to do so.
This robot PC may be as big as you
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We've got a better look at Asus' bonkers robot PC casemod that actually fitted with two RTX 5090 GPUs. The ROG Omni Casemod is surprisingly also powered by an Intel Core Ultra 5 245K CPU, but that's enough for it to give you looks while gaming away. We've already seen a fountain, race car and tank gaming PC, but a full on robot? Now that's a
We tested the best sim racing rig of 2025 (so far)
We got some exclusive hands-on time with this all-new racing rig from Asetek, and even though it's still months away from release that we can't reveal its name, we can say that its already looking to be the best sim racing rig of 2025 (so far).
It feels incredible to sit and drive in, but the real kick here is its price. With everything included (such as its wheel, wheel base, pedals and the seat to connect it all to), it'll be $1,000. Pricey? Yes, but from what it offers, you'd find other rigs cost twice as much — if not more.
Check out our thoughts on this Asetek sim racing rig, and we'll be on the lookout for even more racing setups from our resident sim racing guy, Jason, while we explore the floors of Computex.
The results are in!
It's been a wild few days of checking out the latest and greatest pieces of tech to come out of the world's biggest computing show, and we're now ready to dish out some well-earned awards — our picks for the best of Computex 2025 are here!
Here's an overview of all the devices you'll want to put on your radar:
- Best of show: AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT
- Best laptop: MSI Prestige 13 AI+ Ukiyo-e Edition
- Best gaming laptop: Acer Predator Triton 14 AI
- Best gaming accessory: Asus ROG Falcata
- Best gaming handheld: MSI Claw A8
- Best gaming desktop: Asus TUF Gaming T500
- Best AI PC: MSI Meg Vision X AI
- Best mini PC: Minisforum G1 Pro
- Best monitor: MSI MAG 272QP QD-OLED X50
- Best AI innovation: Nvidia Project G-Assist
- Best Wi-Fi router: Asus Wi-Fi 7 Router
- Best concept: Samsung Display Foldable OLED Clock
- Best custom PC build: Guanghua Store Water Fountain PC
- Best wearable: Acer AI TransBuds
- Best home office gear: Dezctop Revon Elite
For an in-depth look at all our best of Computex 2025 picks, we've got you covered.
Nice style, MSI Claw A8
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The MSI Claw A8 is making waves, but not just because of its AMD Ryzen Z2 Extreme chip. It comes in two colors: a sleek white and lime green. We're big fans of the latter, and MSI has a few more concept colors it's having fun with, including purple and blue.
A 750Hz gaming monitor? It's real
Here we thought that this MSI 500Hz QD-OLED monitor and 610Hz gaming monitor were as fast as can be. We've now spotted the world's first 750Hz monitor from manufacturer HKC, which, as the company boldly claims, really does push "esports performance to new heights."
The HKC ANT257PF 24.1-inch gaming monitor has a panel made from the company itself, and sports a 1ms response rate, 95% DCI-P3 color gamut coverage and even HDR 400 certification. That 750Hz refresh rate is insane, though, and while many gamers won't need to take advantage of these blistering frame speeds, it shows just how far frame rate tech in displays is going. And I'm very sure 750Hz is plenty fast for esport gamers.
The best standing desk at Computex
Since they’re designed to move up and down with the touch of a button, standing desks rarely provide you with enough storage space. And the few that do use drawers or a pegboard back that needs to be clamped onto your desk. With its Revon Elite standing desk, Taiwan’s own Dezctop has solved this problem in a very elegant way.
The Revon Elite features a track that runs along the sides and back of the desk that can be used to almost instantly add a cable management tray, as well as metal side panels. With a whole host of magnetic accessories, you can add storage for your pens, flash drives and other work from home essentials. The best thing, you can rearrange this whenever and as often as you want to quickly transform your workspace.
The desk features a U-shaped frame for increased stability, a magnetic keypad you can position wherever you want and a chamfered edge for a more comfortable typing experience. The Revon Elite offers an easy way to customize your workspace without sacrificing storage.
A truly beautiful laptop
In a sea of lookalike laptops, the MSI Prestige 13 AI+ Ukiyo-e Edition makes real waves — quite literally. Most laptops play it safe or scream for attention. This one strikes a rare balance: subtle, calming, and genuinely artistic.
As part of MSI’s new Artisan Collection, it’s crafted in collaboration with Japanese lacquerware company OKADAYA, featuring the iconic Great Wave off Kanagawa by Hokusai. But this isn’t just a print — it’s handcrafted.
Each lid goes through an eight-layer lacquer process, finished with pure gold leaf powder and individually numbered. Only 300 are made each month. This isn’t a “sticker on a lid” kind of deal. The gold-dusted wave, piano gloss accents, and gold-lettered keys all show just how far MSI went. It’s easily the most distinctive laptop I saw at Computex this year.
And yes — it’s powerful too. At just 2.2 pounds and 0.7 inches thick, it still packs a 13.3-inch 2.8K OLED (16:10), Intel Core Ultra 9 chip, and a stellar port selection including Thunderbolt 4, USB-A, HDMI 2.1, and a microSD slot.
Pricing isn’t final, but rumors say around $1,599. For something this light, capable, and genuinely beautiful? That might just be a steal.
A thin and powerful gaming laptop
14-inch gaming laptops are the hottest thing going at Computex for the past few years, and Acer has taken the crown with its elegant-yet-powerful Predator Triton 14 AI. In our hands-on review, we said it's “one of the most beautiful laptops” we’ve ever seen, gaming or otherwise.
The anti-fingerprint coating keeps it looking clean and streak-free, while giving it a nice premium feel in the hand. The port array is generous, and that 14.5-inch 2880 x 1800 OLED display is a real stunner that is sure to make your games look incredible with all that vividity and HDR depth.
But don’t let those slender looks fool you — this is a real performer too with Intel Core Ultra 9, Nvidia’s RTX 5070, 32GB of RAM and a 2TB SSD. Oh, and that thinness doesn’t get in the way of keeping it cool, as the re-engineered fans boost airflow while making it quieter too!
It's a beautiful final day of Computex in Taipei!
Morning all! The temperatures are high and the sun is shining over the final day of Computex, and as the Managing Editor of computing, I wanted to take the time to simply say "thank you."
Computex 2025 has been a wild ride. While some of the big announcements that were rumored didn't necessarily materialize (looking at you, Asus ROG Ally 2, Snapdragon X2 and Nvidia's consumer CPU), this has been a dense show of new releases and gadgets to test.
And my team and I wouldn't be able to do what we love without you. We have much more coming over the next few days, but as the biggest computing show on the planet winds down, it's time for me to sign off.
Besides, I need to get to my tradition — visiting the Guang Hua Digital Plaza!
