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Computex 2026: Arm chips target Windows PCs, PCIe 6.0 SSDs debut

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Computex 2026 is underway, with significant announcements regarding the future of Windows on Arm PCs. Nvidia has unveiled its RTX Spark "Superchip" targeting the high-end market, while Qualcomm introduced the Snapdragon C for budget laptops, though memory pricing remains a concern. The event also showcased advancements in storage technology, with Phison demonstrating its PCIe 6.0 SSD controller, the X3, expected to sample by late 2026. Additionally, Asus presented new laptops and special edition ROG gaming peripherals. AI

IMPACT New Arm-based chips for Windows PCs and advancements in storage could accelerate AI workloads and device performance.

RANK_REASON The cluster reports on multiple product announcements and technology advancements from a major industry trade show, including new chip architectures for PCs and next-generation storage interfaces.

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  1. Tom's Hardware TIER_1 English(EN) · Brandon Hill ·

    Computex 2026 Day One Wrap-Up: Arm makes a bold play for Windows PCs, PCIe 6.0 SSDs are coming, Asus embraces black and gold for ROG 20th

    Our team is on the ground in Taipei bringing you the latest from Computex 2026

  2. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    Computex 2026 Day One Wrap-Up: Arm makes a bold play for Windows PCs, PCIe 6.0 SSDs are coming, Asus embraces black and gold for ROG 20th Our team is on the gro

    Computex 2026 Day One Wrap-Up: Arm makes a bold play for Windows PCs, PCIe 6.0 SSDs are coming, Asus embraces black and gold for ROG 20th Our team is on the ground in Taipei bringing you the latest from Computex 2026 https://www. tomshardware.com/pc-components /cpus/computex-2026…

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