CXMT's DDR5 memory has some major drawbacks versus DRAM modules from the big three, as ASUS highlights poor overclocking and worse performance. Motherboard Vendors Have Unlocked Over 8000 MT/s Speeds On CXMT-Based DDR5 Memory Modules, But The DRAM Is Inferior In Performance & Overclocking With the ongoing DRAM shortages, China's DIY PC market has started relying heavily on domestic memory solutions. We have seen brands such as Kingbank, Gloway, Lexar, and many more utilize CXMT DDR5 memory. As such, motherboard vendors have started offering optimized support for these modules. With strengthened BIOS support, these memory modules can now surpass 8000 [β¦]
In a rare incident, a user found himself with the same problem as before, even though MSI was supposed to get the motherboard repaired properly. User Sends His Motherboard With Bent Pin for Repair; MSI's Service Partner, ASK, Sent It Back With Another Pin Bent Not everyone has the same luck when it comes to repairs, especially RMA under warranty. We have seen multiple times how vendors fail to provide proper repairs and replacement for products that are sent for the RMA service under their warranty periods. Similarly, a user expected MSI to repair his damaged motherboard, which was under [β¦]
The newest and flagship ASUS Tandem OLED monitors have been officially released, including full specifications. ASUS Officially Launches ROG Swift OLED PG32UCWM and PG27UCWM Tandem OLED Monitors, Featuring Tandem OLED Coupled With TrueBlack Glossy Surface Popular hardware and peripheral manufacturer, ASUS, has officially released two of its best 4K OLED gaming monitors for retail, alongside revealing their full specifications. These are the ROG Swift OLED PG32UCWM and ROG Swift OLED PG27UCWM, which were introduced several months ago along with more OLED models. Both gaming monitors boast 4K resolution and offer dual mode configuration for enthusiasts, including 4K@240Hz and FHD@480Hz. The [β¦]
The latest special edition ROG Swift OLED gaming monitor is now available in both standard and stand versions in China. Popular Chinese Platform JD Lists ROG Swift OLED PG27AQWP-GR Edition 20 Gaming Monitor for Sale, Starting at $1327 Some of the ASUS ROG Special Edition 20 products are now getting listed for sale. We recently saw ASUS listing its ROG Astral RTX 5090 Edition 20 graphics card for a whopping $5,499 on the official store, making it one of the most expensive, if not the most expensive, RTX 5090 from the company. While all the hardware in the lineup is [β¦]
The Asus A14 Air (2026) has been launched in China, bringing an ultra-light laptop that focuses on portability without giving up modern hardware. Alongside its lightweight design, Asus has equipped the notebook with AMDβs Ryzen 9 processor, a high-refresh-rate OLED display, and AI-focused features aimed at students, professionals, and everyday users.
Asus A14 Air (2026) specifications and features
Asus A14 Air (2026)
Weighing just 990g and measuring 14.9mm thick, the Asus Air A14 (2026) features a metal chassis and comes in Hyacinth Blue and Iris Purple color options. The 14-inch OLED display offers a 2.8K resolution of 2880 x 1800 pixels, a 120Hz refresh rate, a 16:10 aspect ratio, 100% DCI-P3 color gamut coverage, 600 nits peak brightness, a 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio, and factory calibration with Delta E below 1.
Asus A14 Air (2026)
The laptop is powered by the AMD Ryzen 9 8945H processor with eight cores, 16 threads, boost speeds up to 5.2GHz, Radeon 780M integrated graphics, and Ryzen AI delivering up to 39 TOPS of AI performance. Asus says the cooling system can sustain up to 45W performance with dual fans and dual heat pipes. Users can also switch between Silent, Standard, and Performance cooling profiles depending on their workload.
The laptop is available with 16GB or 32GB LPDDR5X memory paired with a 1TB PCIe 4.0 SSD. It also includes an extra M.2 2242 slot for storage expansion.
Asus A14 Air (2026)
The A14 Air (2026) includes a 70Wh battery, Windows 11 with Office pre-installed, IR facial recognition for Windows Hello, a 180-degree hinge, and MIL-STD-810H durability certification. Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth, two USB-A ports, one USB4 port with 40Gbps bandwidth, one full-function USB-C port, HDMI, and a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Asus A14 Air (2026) price and availability
Asus is offering the A14 Air (2026) in four configurations based on memory and color, including 16GB + 1TB and 32GB + 1TB variants in both Hyacinth Blue and Iris Purple. It starts at 6,799 Yuan (~$1,000). At present, there is no information about the global availability of this device.Β
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The CXMT DDR5 memory chips appear to be mature enough to be pushed beyond 8000 MT/s easily. Colorful Pushes CXMT-Based iGame Shadow II DDR5 Memory Kit to 8600 MT/s on iGame X870E Vulcan Motherboard In the past few days, a few memory and motherboard makers have tried to push DDR5 memory kits using the CXMT memory chips beyond what they would usually operate at. Previously, CXMT-based DDR5 memory kits would often max out at 6000 MT/s, and this cap was recently removed, beginning with MSI, which unlocked up to an 8200 MT/s speed on a B850 chipset motherboard, thanks to [β¦]