PCWorld reports that PC case clearance specs from manufacturers are often inaccurate, with Noctua testing over 100 cases and finding 56 with significant measurement errors. Brands like Asus and Lian-Li offer less clearance than officially listed, while some Corsair cases actually provide more space, risking incompatible builds or unnecessary returns. Noctua launched a database with accurate clearance data to help builders verify dimensions before purchasing components. Detailed instructions are provided below. PC builders know that millimeters matter.

PCWorld reports on Noctua's collaboration with Pulsar to create the Feinmann FO1, a $180 gaming mouse featuring an integrated 40mm cooling fan. The mouse includes premium specs like 42,000 DPI and 8,000Hz polling rate, while the fan blows air through speed holes to cool users' hands during gaming. This unconventional design represents a unique approach to gaming comfort, though the premium pricing reflects the specialized Noctua branding and cooling technology. Noctua, the Austrian cooling supplier known for its very quiet brown fans, is something of a darling of the PC industry.