The showfloor at the yearly Computex show in Taiwan always offers a glimpse of some of the most exciting PCs and gadgets, while also pushing the boundaries of what’s possible with some cool, eye-popping PC mods.
This year was no different when we checked out some of Computex 2024’s more exciting products at the Nangang Exhibition Center in Taipei last week. Here are a few examples:
Handheld game decks
These portable gaming gadgets are not new, but they still garner much interest in the Asus Republic of Gamers (ROG) and MSI booths.
The two new devices from these Taiwanese PC manufacturers are similar to the Steam Deck, which has a huge screen in the middle bounded by joysticks and 4-way controllers at the sides.
The new Asus ROG Ally X sports an AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme processor, 24GB of RAM, and a 1TB M.2 NVMe SSD flash drive. AMD’s Radeon RDNA 3-based graphics chip powers the 7-inch FHD IPS panel with a maximum 120Hz refresh rate.
While the screen and processors remain the same, the ergonomics have improved over the predecessor. You get increased storage space, more memory, and a higher-capacity battery at 80Wh.
The MSI Claw A1M, on the other hand, uses an Intel Core Ultra 7 Processor and the Arc Graphics processor paired with 16GB of RAM and 1TB of storage.
It also uses a similar 7-inch FHD IPS panel for vibrant, crisp graphics during gameplay. The Claw A1M, however, only has a 53Wh battery, so I won’t expect it to last longer than the Asus Ally X.
ADATA XPG Project NeonStorm PCIe M.2 SSD
ADATA and gaming brand XPG have developed a miniaturised air and liquid cooling system to deliver better heat dissipation for the M.2 2280 SSD memory module.
It can achieve 14,000 MB/s read and 12,000 MB/s write performance. The innovative M.2 module fits nicely in a PC case with an over-the-top liquid cooling system.
Acer SpatialLabs View Pro 27
Fancy having a 3D monitor without needing a pair of 3D glasses? The Acer SpatialLabs View Pro 27 is a 27-inch monitor fitted with eye detectors to split the imagery into left and right eye perspectives so that when a user looks at the screen, it creates a 3D image.
At least during a demo last week, the system worked well, showing realistic depth of field on the screen, even when I was moving my head quite rapidly during gameplay. It provided an even more immersive experience than a pair of 3D goggles weighing down on your head.
Moka 57-inch M1000C curved gaming monitor
Another way to experience immersive gameplay is for the monitor to completely cover your field of view with a wide-enough screen. The Moka 57-inch screen with 7,680 x 2,160 resolution can do that.
The screen entirely envelops my vision, and unlike a multi-screen setup, there are no bezels to disrupt the field of vision, giving the user an immersive experience.
In first-person shooter games such as Counterstrike and Call of Duty, this monitor gives you a competitive edge as you can easily pick up your enemy from the corner of your eye, something you can’t do easily with a smaller screen.
Using Mini-LED, the screen offers a resolution that’s high enough to provide excellent image quality and show text more clearly without pixelation.
The ultrawide screen can accommodate more windows on the desktop so that a user can work more efficiently, say, typing a report on one part of the screen while reading from another window.
Almordor Motorised Standing Desk
The motorised standing desk has become popular over the years as it helps with posture and reduces the risk of sedentary behaviour when sitting at a desk for too long.
The Almordor Motorised Standing Desk is different as it provides an area to build your PC, integrating the components into the desk and freeing up the floor space taken up by it.
This “PC table” looks neater, too, without the wiring lying around the table. Plus, your study gains a futuristic look.
Piodata iXCharger
Anything that can lighten the load of a mobile worker is always welcome. Combining the 65W or 140W GaN charger with up to 1TB storage into a single unit, the Piodata iXCharger makes it easier to charge and back up your laptop or phone simultaneously.
