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Integrated screens are now standard across PC components, enhancing aesthetics, functionality, and real-time system feedback.
Hidden cable designs like ASUS BTF 2.5 simplify builds and revolutionize traditional motherboard and GPU layouts.
Monitor technology advances with 500Hz+ refresh rates and OLED care systems to address longevity and performance.
Computex has yet again served as the premier showcase for the bleeding edge of PC innovation. Taipei gave a solid projection for the coming days of DIY computing with two major phases running through it: the proliferation of integrated displays followed by a stark haircut-style pursuit of cable elimination.
AI touched just about every corner of the show, yet PC enthusiasts were attracted to real monitor advances, component connectivity, and brilliant case designs.
In 2025, screens were prominently displayed at Computex, a trend that was once limited to high-end CPU coolers or motherboards. MSI introduced the MAG Vision Lite 12, a 12.3-inch LCD panel for internal case mounting, which can display custom videos, social media feeds, or monitoring software.
Thermaltake expanded this trend with their Minecube 360 Ultra ARGB coolers featuring LCD panels on four sides, allowing for smooth animations and detailed system metrics. Even smaller components like V-Color RAM modules have built-in displays for visual flair and functionality.
The MSI MAG 272QP QD-OLED X50 monitor, a 27-inch 2K QD-OLED monitor, boasts a 500 Hz refresh rate and a GTG response time of 0.03ms. Similar to Acer and Asus, these displays have higher-refresh-rate QD-OLED and Super TN panels, reaching 610 Hz. Despite the debate over pose refresh rates, these displays have received accolades.
MSI's OLED Care 3.0 system uses a CMOS sensor to track ambient brightness and usage behavior, addressing concerns about long-life panels and ensuring customers are confident in their purchase.
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The tech community has been striving for a cleaner and aesthetically pleasing PC build since Computex 2025. ASUS has led the way with the BTF 2.5 standard, placing all power and data connectors on the rear of the board, allowing for clean cable management and a minimalist interior.
ASUS has also introduced BTF-ready graphic cards with a removable power module, allowing them to be powered directly from a compatible motherboard or through a standard 16-pin connector. Major manufacturers like Gigabyte and MSI are also adopting similar approaches, suggesting a potential paradigm shift in ATX motherboard design.
In the midst of the visual spectacle of screen setups and cable management, core components went on with their advancements: delivering performance.
Asus' Back To the Future (BTF) system aims to create a less cluttered PC by hiding big power and data cables. This is achieved by reversing the motherboard, placing connectors on the back, and using customized components.
The new BTF 2.5 introduces a twist with BTF-ready graphics cards with a removable power module on the bottom, called GC-HPWR. This innovation makes the BTF ecosystem more compelling for clean-freak PC builders, as it allows for the use of these cards in BTF builds or with regular motherboards.
Noctua, a renowned PC cooling vendor, has partnered with Asus to create the Asus GeForce RTX 5080 Noctua Edition. This unique graphics card features a triple-fan thermal solution, a special thermal interface pad, and a large triple-fan thermal solution for superior thermal management.
It is designed for players pushing fast frame rates or maximizing resolution and detail, making it a standout choice in the market.
The MAG Vision Lite 12 is a 12.3-inch LCD panel that can be mounted inside a desktop PC, providing a unique display option. With a resolution of 1,920 by 720 pixels, it can display custom images or video content, making it suitable for displaying Discord chats or messaging apps.
The panel fits anywhere a 360mm radiator can be mounted in a PC case, making it a versatile and stylish addition to any desktop.
Thermaltake's Minecube 360 Ultra ARGB is a unique all-in-one CPU cooler that features a cube on top with LCD panels on four of its six sides, each with a resolution of 720 by 720 pixels. This innovative feature allows users to display media on each screen, play and display the same media, or show different custom designs.
The Minecube is the biggest escalation yet in the wars to put a screen on every PC component.
Computex 2025 showcased a PC DIY future dominated by pervasive integrated screens and vanishing cables. Extreme refresh rates push monitor tech, while innovations like hidden connectors redefine PC aesthetics and ease of build.
Thus, the unequivocal story from Computex 2025 on the future of PC DIY is a hopeful one. With all parties trying to make cleaner builds, integrate displays on just about every component imaginable, and keep pushing on for more and more raw power and efficiency, that's an example of a vibrant and dynamic ecosystem.
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