CES Background
The Consumer Electronics Show (CES) is the annual premier tech event and trade show. The world’s biggest tech brands will show new and cutting-edge products soon to be on the market.
CES started in New York City in 1967, with 250 exhibitors and 17,500 attendees. With the event gaining popularity and momentum, it evolved from a single event to a biannual tradeshow from 1978 – 1994. Locations varied from Chicago, Orlando, and Las Vegas. Eventually, the event settled on wintertime in Vegas, where it has been held annually since 1998.
CES currently spans over 4 days with over 3000 exhibitors and has evolved to be the tech industry’s most talked about event of the year. With tech leaders like Canon, Microsoft, Panasonic, Samsung, Google, and many more, it’s definitely the place to be for the first look at the years’ emerging tech.
Where was CES 2026?
CES 2026 was held in Las Vegas, with over 11 different locations and more than 2 million net square feet of exhibitors. The event wass spread amongst the Las Vegas Strip and separated into 3 geographic areas, Tech East, Tech West, and Tech South.
When was CES 2026?
This year, CES started January 6th, and ended on Sunday, January 9th.
What technology was featured in CES 2026?
CES always brings previews of new and emerging technology. This year CES featured cutting edge consumer technology including AI powered devices, next generation gaming PCs, Micro LED and OLED displays, smart home innovation, advanced robotics, XR wearables, and performance driven hardware shaping the future of tech.
iBUYPOWER and HYTE
This year iBUYPOWER partnered with our sister brand HYTE, on a co-branded campaign. HYTE specializes in computer hardware peripherals for custom gaming PCs. We were so excited to meet everyone who visited our booth and suite experience.
iBUYPOWER Gaming PC’s at CES
This year at CES, we showcased what we’re known for, our high performance gaming PCs. Whether you are looking for a custom gaming PC or an RDY Prebuilt PC, you definitely need to check out what we have in store. Thank you for visiting us during CES, and being the first to see what new products we’re releasing this year.
Gen 10 Products Debuts at CES
Trace X
Inspired by iBUYPOWER’s original Element CL gaming PCs, the Trace X CL gaming PC concept represents a modern evolution of integrating high performance custom water cooling into a prebuilt system. Built on the new Gen 10 Trace X case, the Trace X CL features a curved full sized front and side panel design and a sleek, contemporary aesthetic, while introducing a custom distroplate that combines the pump, reservoir, and coolant routing to maximize internal space, simplify assembly, and maintain clean visual appeal. The result is a refined vision of how iBUYPOWER could bring premium, visually striking water cooled gaming PCs to a wider audience through a prebuilt system available online or at major retailers, all within a case designed for modern compatibility and cutting edge design.
Element Pulse X
Building on the foundation of last year’s Element 9 Pro, the Element Pulse X elevates iBUYPOWER’s premium gaming PC design with an emphasis on tempered glass and immersive RGB lighting. Designed for visual impact, the case features integrated ARGB light strips that trace every visible edge, all originating from the Element’s signature corner power button to create a cohesive and striking aesthetic. The Element Pulse X delivers a bold evolution of the Element lineup, blending modern materials, refined lighting integration, and a showcase-ready design built for today’s high performance gaming PCs.
iBUYPOWER AW5
Building on the proven performance of last year’s AW4, the iBUYPOWER AW5 360mm AIO liquid cooler delivers reliable, high efficiency cooling with optimized performance across variable fan speeds. The AW5 introduces an upgraded water block featuring a customizable segmented display that provides real time system insights such as CPU temperature, usage, and fan speeds, combining functional monitoring with a clean, modern aesthetic designed for high performance gaming PCs.
iBUYPOWER AC5
Expanding its lineup of cooling solutions for prebuilt gaming PCs, iBUYPOWER introduces the AC5 RGB Tower Air Fan, delivering consistent and reliable airflow with a distinctive iBUYPOWER design. Featuring integrated RGB lighting for added visual flair, the AC5 balances effective air cooling performance with a clean aesthetic, offering an accessible cooling option built to complement modern gaming PC builds.
iBUYPOWER KM10
The iBUYPOWER KM10 keyboard and mouse combo debuts as the new pack in peripheral set for select iBUYPOWER systems, delivering upgraded functionality and enhanced RGB styling. The KM10 keyboard features an added RGB light ring surrounding the board along with a built in volume wheel for convenient control, while the KM10 mouse introduces a dynamic three dimensional RGB lighting effect within the palm rest, combining everyday usability with a visually striking design for modern gaming setups.
Come Visit Us at CES 2027
Thank you again for visiting us to see what innovative products we plan to release in 2026. To get the most up-to-date news on us and what we’re doing at CES, check back on this blog post and also follow us on social media.
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