At Computex 2026, They Showed Off a Katana-Shaped PC — and It Glows From the Inside

Over at Corsair’s booth at Computex 2026, they showed off a system unit styled like a katana. It wasn’t announced as a commercial product — the build was put together solely to demonstrate the new limited-edition SHUGO DDR5 memory. The main visual feature of the DIMMs is their micro-perforated heatsinks, through which RGB lighting shines out. The pattern on the modules isn’t just backlit along the edges — it looks like it’s glowing from within across the entire surface.

At the booth, they were installed in a demo PC whose case mimics the shape of a sword — complete with a characteristic curve, a stand, and a visual emphasis on the memory modules. The manufacturer hasn’t revealed any frequency or timing specs yet, only hinting that this is a product for enthusiasts who value looks as much as performance. Speaking of which, in the wake of the memory crisis, Corsair was the first to start using Chinese-made memory in its modules.

Beyond the concept, Corsair also brought several retail-ready new products to the show. First up is the TC80 gaming chair, which features a wide, flat seat cushion, breathable fabric with leatherette inserts, a steel five-star base, and a Class 4 gas lift. The backrest reclines from 90° to 115°, and the armrests are tied into the rocking mechanism. Assembly is said to be simple and quick, and the claimed durability has been certified by BIFMA X5.1 and EN 1335 testing.

The fan lineup has also been refreshed — meet the iCUE LINK RX II RGB. The manufacturer is focusing on noise reduction in real-world scenarios, not just lab measurements. These use Magnetic Dome bearings backed by a five-year warranty, anti-vortex AirGuide blades, and a Zero RPM mode where the fans stop under low load. Available as single 120mm and 140mm units, as well as a dual-block RX360 II RGB Unified Frame that combines three 120mm fans into a single rigid housing that mounts with just four screws. Each fan has eight addressable RGB LEDs with a side window for even lighting.

For owners of TITAN II RX and TITAN RX liquid cooling systems, a removable 5-inch LCD module is now available. The 720×1280 screen has a brightness of up to 500 cd/m², attaches without tools, and can display system monitoring, static images, animations, or act as an extra Windows display. A built-in 70mm fan with Zero RPM support cools the motherboard’s VRM area.

Another announcement — the 14.5-inch XENEON EDGE touchscreen can now be ordered in two new colorways: fully transparent Crystal and semi-transparent smoky Smoke. They join previously released versions and should make it easier to blend the display into any interior or build with transparent cases. Finally, fans of natural materials get wooden front panels for the FRAME 5000 Series cases — both a vertical version and one with a wave pattern. Both are made from solid wood, don’t block airflow, and are meant to help the system unit fit more naturally into an office or living space.

The katana PC remains a pure showpiece, but the SHUGO DDR5 modules will go on sale as a limited series. Should we expect bolder experiments with case shapes from major brands, or will projects like these stay one-off showfloor curiosities? Share your thoughts in the comments.