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 Jowi Morales/SlashGear Computex is the biggest tech expo in Asia, and it held yearly throughout the first week of June. I acquired the prospect to go to Taipei this 12 months and canopy the present, which options a number of mainstream tech manufacturers and lots of extra smaller and upcoming firms. Taiwan is dwelling to many tech companies, together with common ones like Asus and Acer. It's additionally the house of TSMC, which makes 90% of the world's most superior chips — together with those that you just discover inside many Apple gadgets and Snapdragon-powered Android telephones. TSMC additionally manufactures chips for Nvidia, which makes the GPUs that you will discover in lots of knowledge facilities and is arguably the inspiration of the present AI growth. This is why Computex is such an essential expo, and lots of firms make the most of this gathering to launch their upcoming tech and exhibit their newest merchandise. Jowi Morales/SlashGear So, we spent a number of days in Taiwan and trolled the large present flooring for probably the most fascinating devices that we might discover. We picked seven out of the lots of (possibly even hundreds) of things that we noticed to provide you a barely nearer look. Take a glance and consider: most of those picks will both be out there to shoppers quickly or, (relying on if you learn this text,) may be out there in a retailer close to you already. 
 Acemagic Retro X5 mini PC 
 
 
 
 Jowi Morales/SlashGear Retro tech is turning into trendier nowadays, and Acemagic joined the bandwagon with the Retro X5 mini PC. This tiny desktop options the aesthetics of the unique Nintendo Entertainment System, making it good for millennials and Gen X-ers who grew up with this console within the '80s and need a hit of nostalgia each time they sit at their desk. Even although this Retro X5 mini PC (which is totally different from a tower PC however remains to be designed for desktop use) seems prefer it was from 40 years in the past, it is geared up with the most recent parts. It has an AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 CPU paired with 32 GB of RAM and a 1 TB SSD. If you want much more capability, it is upgradeable as much as 128 GB of RAM and 4 TB of storage. Despite its small measurement, it comes with numerous ports. You get one HDMI, DisplayPort, and USB4 Type-C port every, permitting you to instantly connect three screens. There are additionally two LAN ports for high-speed web, in addition to 4 USB3.2 Type-A ports and an extra USB Type-C port on the entrance of the PC. Finally, a single 3.5mm combo audio jack enables you to use wired headphones or audio system. If you favor wi-fi connectivity, it is geared up with Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4. The foremost draw back is that it does not have a discrete GPU, however the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 must be highly effective sufficient to run a number of the hottest video games at 1080p and low to medium high quality. But if that is not sufficient for you, you may get an exterior GPU and connect it to the USB4 port for extra graphics energy. 
 Acer Predator Atlas 8 handheld gaming console 
 
 
 
 Jowi Morales/SlashGear Most handheld gaming consoles are powered by an AMD processor, just like the ROG Ally, which some recommend is the finest Steam Deck different for PC gaming. But Acer is difficult the norm when it launched the Predator Atlas 8 handheld console right here in Taipei. This 8-inch handheld makes use of an Arc G3 processor, which Intel additionally unveiled at Computex 2026 to problem AMD's dominance within the gaming house. Unlike earlier Intel-powered consoles which used repurposed laptop computer chips, the Arc G3 is particularly designed for handhelds, balancing energy and efficiency with effectivity and battery life. While we do not have in-depth comparisons between the AMD and Intel gaming processors but, the Arc G3 looks like a promising challenger to AMD's entrenched choices. Jowi Morales/SlashGear Aside from the brand new Intel chip, the Predator Atlas 8 comes with a couple of fascinating options of its personal. This features a 120 Hz 8-inch 16:10 show that may hit as much as 500 nits of peak brightness, providing you with a bigger display screen that delivers smoother framerates with out making the console uncomfortably massive. It additionally comes with a relatively massive 80 Wh battery; this would possibly sound promising, however we'll need to run the console and its Intel Arc G3 processor by way of its paces for us to understand how a lot gaming time it gives you. (Note that outcomes may additionally fluctuate relying in your settings and the sport that you just're taking part in). I acquired to strive the Atlas 8 handheld on the present flooring and performed Forza Horizon 6 on it for a couple of minutes. Despite its massive display screen and bigger battery, it wasn't tiring to carry, and I might think about myself taking part in on it for hours at a time, whether or not in mattress for a late-night gaming session or whereas passing the time on the airplane. 
 Alienware AW3926QW gaming monitor 
 
 
 
 Jowi Morales/SlashGear Even although avid gamers are actually spoiled for alternative in relation to handheld consoles, you continue to can't substitute the glory of taking part in on a big, ultra-wide monitor. And among the many many shows that have been proven off at Computex 2026, the Alienware AW3926QW stood out from the gang. It would possibly appear like simply one other curved ultrawide show when turned off, however you may see the magic as soon as your flip in your PC. This show has a 5K (5120 x 2160) decision, providing you with sharper photographs than a comparable 4K monitor. It additionally has a 165 Hz refresh charge to provide you clean gameplay at most decision; however should you want a good greater refresh charge for aggressive matches, you possibly can enhance it to 330 Hz by dropping the decision to 2560 x 1080. The AW3926QW additionally used featured a QD-OLED panel, making certain that you just get vivid, correct colours with its vast shade gamut overlaying 99.5% of DCI-P3. It may also hit a peak brightness of 1300 nits, permitting you to see your content material even in a vibrant space. Another fascinating function is its shiny display screen, which helps ship a clearer, sharper picture. Alienware addressed the reflectivity problem that plagues this end, although, and though I used to be taking part in "Cyberpunk 2077" in a brightly lit space with numerous gentle sources, there have been zero distractions on the floor of the glass. 
 Dell XPS 13 funds laptop computer 
 
 
 
 Jowi Morales/SlashGear Apple launched the inexpensive MacBook Neo, which solely price $599 ($499 should you get the scholar low cost) earlier this 12 months, and it caught some trade executives without warning. However, that did not imply that Apple's opponents will not do something about it, and Dell was the primary one to return out with what may be the Neo's first true different. The Dell XPS 13 funds laptop computer adopted within the Neo's footsteps of premium seems at funds pricing, with the brand new system coming in at a base worth of $699, though college students aged 16 and up can get it for simply $599 (for a restricted time). This Dell laptop computer additionally has a couple of options that you just will not discover on the MacBook Neo: a bigger, 13.4-inch touchscreen monitor with variable refresh charge from 30 Hz to 120 Hz. This may not be a "make-or-break" choice for many laptop computer consumers, however it's going to give customers a smoother expertise and doubtlessly permit for longer battery life. Jowi Morales/SlashGear The MacBook Neo has additionally a couple of must-know limitations which Dell has addressed with the brand new XPS 13. This consists of that availability of upper configuration choices, which permits the laptop computer to have as a lot as 32 GB of reminiscence and as much as 1 TB of storage (versus the Neo's 8 GB of unified reminiscence and as much as 512 GB of storage), processors particularly designed for laptops, and a backlit keyboard. I attempted out this precise laptop computer on the present flooring and, truthfully, I could not really feel or see any vital variations between this and different extra premium laptops on show. It was solely after the Dell consultant identified that it was new funds mannequin that I noticed I'm one thing that can change the entry-level PC laptop computer market. 
 FormulaV Line Solen gaming chair 
 
 
 
 Jowi Morales/SlashGear Many lovers give attention to PC specs in relation to constructing their gaming station and up selecting a generic gaming chair as their seating answer. But should you intend to spend hours seated in entrance of your laptop, it is best to put money into a chair you possibly can alter as essential to preserve you snug. FormulaV Line, a Taiwanese startup that is coming to the U.S. quickly, needs to degree up consolation with its Solen gaming chair. What makes this stand out is that you would be able to change its recline and footrest angle utilizing the switches on the appropriate aspect of the chair, permitting you to set it at simply the appropriate place. This makes it simple to get right into a leaning place along with your ft off the bottom if you wish to chill and chill out with an off-the-cuff sport utilizing your controller. But should you plan to interact in a severe match whereas taking part in your favourite e-sports title, you possibly can simply transfer transfer the chair's help again up into motion. It additionally comes with a USB-C and USB-A port to allow you to cost your gadgets — like your gaming controller — with out leaving the chair. It's powered by a detachable rechargeable battery, permitting you to maintain it topped up by way of USB-C. For those that want slightly extra distraction, the seat additionally has a vibrate operate that is meant that will help you chill out after an extended day at work. I attempted the Solen gaming chair for myself, and whereas I can't examine the vibrating operate to an actual therapeutic massage chair, the truth that I can simply set the recline and footrest to no matter angle I would like is greater than sufficient to persuade me to contemplate getting one after they're launched. 
 Thermaltake GR900 racing sim cockpit 
 
 
 
 Jowi Morales/SlashGear Many avid gamers can be completely satisfied taking part in on one wonderful monitor and a great keyboard and mouse combo or one of many many wonderful handheld gaming controllers you need to use on a PC. But for the sim racing lovers, an entire sim racing cockpit is a must have to finish the expertise. The Thermaltake GR900 racing sim cockpit begins as a base that allows you to mount your required racing chair, driving wheel, pedal, and shifter arrange. It additionally accepts as much as three screens to provide the vast field-of-view that you just'd anticipate in actual life. But what made this stand out is the GM5 3DOF movement system that you would be able to connect it, permitting you to really feel the acceleration, braking, and each bump you hit as you race across the observe. Jowi Morales/SlashGear I examined this out myself, and the mixture of the curved triple-monitor setup, driving wheel and pedals, plus the movement system made it really feel like I used to be truly attempting to set the very best American lap time at Nürburgring (not that I'd truly get anyplace close to the actual file). The Thermaltake consultant informed me that this method begins at round $800 and you'll truly construct it your self at dwelling in about three to 4 hours. However, should you add the desktop PC, the triple screens all the opposite equipment to show right into a fully-fledged movement simulator, anticipate the price to go beyond $4,000. 
 Gigabyte Eagle entry-level gaming laptop computer 
 
 
 
 Jowi Morales/SlashGear When folks speak about gaming laptops, they normally consider gadgets that price hundreds of {dollars}, maintaining it out of attain for a lot of avid gamers. But Gigabyte showcased the Eagle entry-level gaming laptop computer at Computex 2026, aiming to (hopefully) make gaming extra inexpensive. We haven't got precise pricing but, however an organization consultant informed me that it's going to price lower than $1,000 and will even go as little as $800 for base configurations. While the upcoming Dell XPS 13 and the MacBook Neo are nonetheless cheaper, they don't seem to be particularly designed for gaming, and also you would possibly run into bother if you wish to play the most recent top-tier video games. The Gigabyte Eagle comes with an AMD Ryzen 5 processor and a discrete GPU. Even although you will not discover the most recent, strongest RTX 50-series GPUs on this line of laptops, it nonetheless comes with both an RTX 4050 or RTX 3050, which must be ok to allow you to play video games on the lowest high quality settings. And should you pair that with NVIDIA's DLSS know-how, it's best to get an inexpensive body charge with out breaking the financial institution or your laptop. You additionally get a big 16-inch show with a 165 Hz refresh charge, making it simpler to see your video games with out counting on an exterior monitor. More importantly, this gaming laptop computer is upgradeable, not like different fashions, permitting you to extend its RAM and storage capability sooner or later if it's essential to. 
 
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