Lexar Celebrates their 30-year Anniversary at CES 2026
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Lexar Celebrates their 30-year Anniversary at CES 2026

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Hardware Asylum at CES 2026
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Pro Gamers Group at CES 2026

Pro Gamers Group was available at CES showing of some of the latest products available in their catalog including a number of ultra light mice, a racing chair and some rather impressive GPU waterblocks.

12VHPWR Cable Protections from Cooler Master at CES 2026
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12VHPWR Cable Protections from Cooler Master at CES 2026

A big concern with many enthusiasts is knowing if their 12VHPWR cable connection is going to burst into flames and make the evening news. Well, with this new PSU from Cooler Master you'll be alerted to impending danger before the system shuts down for safety.

MSI Lighting Z is Back and on Display During CES 2026
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MSI Lighting Z is Back and on Display During CES 2026

There are several unicorns when it comes to computer hardware and while most are considered unobtainium a few stand as consumer hot rods. The MSI Lightning series of video cards are not only fast but have the hardware to push the limits.

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