Teenage Engineering releases a stylish, semi-transparent PC case available via waitlist, while other tech highlights include durable Fairphone accessories, a new Alien universe series, affordable Switch controllers, and the return of the roguelike game Enter the Gungeon on mobile. The article also features personal tech setups and community recommendations.
Teenage Engineering has announced the Computer-2, a foldable, semi-transparent plastic PC case designed for small form factor builds, claiming to be the world's cheapest case as it is given away for free, though it is currently sold out.
Streamcom's SG10 passive-cooled PC case can handle high-end CPUs and GPUs without any fans. The case features an aluminum body and a liquid coolant system that transfers heat away from major hardware components to the heatsink block. The company showcased an SG10 unit at Computex 2023, featuring an aesthetic design with glass side panels. The case can handle up to 600W cooling and supports popular high-end GPUs and CPUs. The NVIDIA RTX 4080 GPU was running at a TGP close to 300W and at full load, the temps only reached 60C. The aluminum variant will be priced at $999 US.
Cooler Master has collaborated with Framework to create a $39 case for the Framework Mainboard, which can be used as a standalone computer or to upgrade an existing laptop. The slim case supports the Framework Expansion card system and allows for hot swapping of cards without opening the case. It also has a transparent top, can be mounted to the back of a display, and comes with a stand. The case is not yet available for purchase, but interested buyers can sign up to receive an email notification.