ASRock showed off some pretty interesting new hardware at CES 2026. They’ve expanded their lineup with new liquid CPU coolers, updated power supplies, and a fresh series of motherboards. Let’s take a look at what they had on display.
Key Takeaways
- ASRock is entering the liquid CPU cooler market with several new AIO models.
- New Phantom Gaming SFX power supplies are coming, including a tiny 1000W Platinum model.
- Updated Steel Legend power supplies now feature 80 Plus Platinum certification and a new GPU temperature monitoring cable.
- A new entry-level motherboard series called “Rock” has been introduced.
- White versions of the Challenger motherboard series are now available.
ASRock’s New Liquid CPU Coolers
ASRock is jumping into the all-in-one liquid cooler game with a few different options. Their flagship is the Taichi Aqua. This 360mm cooler boasts a dual-pump design and a clear block so you can see the liquid. What’s neat is the magnetic top cover, letting you choose between showing off the liquid or using the cover for a cleaner look. It also has a flow indicator and an LCD screen. The radiator is a bit thicker too, at 38mm, for better cooling. Expect this one around Computex for about $300.
Next up is the Phantom Gaming 360. This one also features a display and comes in a 360mm size. The fans are a single piece, making installation easier, and they have RGB lighting that goes all around. This cooler also has a thicker, 32mm radiator. It’s set to release at the end of January for around $189.
Then there’s the Steel Legend 360 LCD. Available in black and white, this 360mm cooler has an LCD screen and accent lighting. A cool feature here is that the fan can be fully removed and rotated, and it even reveals a fan underneath for VRM cooling. This one will be about $150.
For a more budget-friendly option, check out the Challenger 360 Digital (also available in 240mm). It has a digital display to show system stats and is quite affordable. The 360mm version will be $89.99, and the 240mm will be around $75.
Finally, the Pro series includes the Pro White 240 (also available in 360mm and black). These have a simpler design with the ASRock logo and RGB lighting on the pump block. The 360mm will cost $69.99, and the 240mm will be $59.99.
ASRock also showed off some concept AIO coolers. The Tai Chi 360 Concept A has a curved screen that can be detached and angled. The Tai Chi 360 Concept B features a holographic display, which is pretty unique.
Power Supply Updates
ASRock is expanding its power supply offerings. A big announcement is the Phantom Gaming SFX power supply. This tiny unit is 80 Plus Platinum certified and will come in 850W and 1000W versions.
The popular Steel Legend series is also getting an upgrade. These will now be 80 Plus Platinum certified and available in 850W, 1000W, and 1200W. Both the Phantom Gaming and Steel Legend power supplies will include a special GPU power cable with built-in sensors. These sensors monitor the temperature at the GPU connector and the power supply side, and can shut down the system if things get too hot, protecting your GPU. They’ll also offer a 90-degree connector with these sensors.
New Motherboard Lines
ASRock is introducing a new entry-level motherboard line called “Rock”. These will sit below their Challenger series. We saw the B860M Rocki, B850 Rock WiFi 7, B860 Rock Wi-Fi 7, and B850M Rocki, all featuring a silver design on the heatsinks.
For those looking for white motherboards, ASRock has new Challenger Wi-Fi models. There’s the X870 Challenger Wi-Fi and the MicroATX B850M Challenger Wi-Fi, both with an all-white design.
That’s a quick look at what ASRock had at CES 2026. Lots of new cooling options, improved power supplies, and some fresh motherboard designs.
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