We can all agree that what every PC yearns for is a water cooler that features a screen—better yet, two screens! With a remote-controlled motorized screen, perhaps?
If Computex 2025 is any indication, our computers appear to be in dire need of more displays. The exhibition floor was filled with them, not least of which were some genuinely fascinating monitors.
To illustrate just how screen-heavy this year’s event was, here’s a rundown of some AIO water coolers that boasted screens, showing that this is just a fraction of what’s actually on offer at the event. We probably didn’t even catch them all.
Notable Water Coolers with Screens:
- Antec Vortex View: Straightforward with a simple 5-inch screen built into the cooling block. Needs to aim higher!
- Hyte Thicc Q60: Another 5-inch model, powered by its own Arm CPU to provide live stats without depending on your PC. Pretty neat!
- Tryx Stage: Why settle for one screen when you can have two?
- Cooler Master Masterliquid Atmos II: Features detachable screens, and it seems the creator found a unique way to display an emotional face!
- Xigmatek: Awarded for the biggest AIO display title at Computex for a yet-to-be-named product.
- Lian Li Hydroshift II LCD Curve: Curved and motorized—this cooler is certainly eye-catching, and surprisingly unnecessary!
The show also included an impressive variety of monitors. ASRock debuted a 400 Hz 1440p panel, which is reportedly a world first due to its combination of IPS technology and 400 Hz refresh rate. While it may not be the fastest monitor ever, it’s certainly set to be a budget-friendly option for gamers.
For gamers on the go, the Acer Nitro PG1 emerges as an intriguing portable solution, featuring 4K resolution and a 1080p 144 Hz setting—definitely a step up from the usual portable screen offerings.
In summary, Computex 2025 reaffirmed the idea that with screens proliferating in all forms of hardware, there’s no shortage of creative potential in PC designs.
