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I love PC building because I love customization. It’s one of the big reasons to build your own desktop, along with upgradeability and cost savings… though that latter point is out the window right now. Anyway, Corsair is leaning into the custom angle with its latest online “builder” tool, this time for the ubiquitous Frame 4000D ATX case.
It’s a smart move. The 4000D is a fine case, but it’s essentially just a box—no crazy curves, no over-the-top elements. Corsair has seemingly been modifying the design for years, as exemplified by the side bracket for that display you can add to an otherwise mundane enclosure. But I’m getting ahead of myself
If you’ve played around with other online customization tools—like Corsair’s own K65 Plus keyboard builder or Framework’s laptops—you know what to expect here. It starts with the bare frame, either black or white. Then you get a lot more variety in the front panel, which comes in a dozen options. You get classy wood (already out of stock!), flat or slightly frosted glass, or an RGB-bedecked airflow option.
The motherboard tray gets only five choices: basic white or black, a slightly upgraded “rapid route” punchhole version of each (which doesn’t seem like a back-to-front design, just a little more stylish… for something that sits under your motherboard? Okay), or “Elite Meteorite Aluminum.” That’s an $80 upgrade, which only has anodization as a reason for the extra price. Boo.
The next bit is my favorite practical choice: the PSU cover. You get a standard full-length barrier between the lower portion of the case interior and the motherboard area, in black or white. But for $15 you can upgrade to a “compact” shroud, a little cubby for the power supply that leaves a shelf free towards the front. I get the feeling that’ll be a popular option for those who want upgraded cooling… or those who just want to stick a Gundam in that spot to be extra. Either way it’s neat, though the compact shroud might interfere with some side panel options.
You get a couple of choices for front I/O, again, reminding me of the Framework Desktop. For $20 to $25, you can get three USB-C ports instead of a 2/1 split, and which one you want will depend on what gadgets you plug in on a regular basis.
The side panel is where I think a lot of the crunchy customizers will pay attention. You get glass options, with one covering just the motherboard (the PSU area gets a metal airflow shroud) and the other being the full side of the case. You can go with classic full steel if you want the stealth look, in black or white. And for something more deluxe, mounting brackets for side air intakes and Corsair’s LCD add-on are available.
The final section is just extra hardware. This is where you add on the Xeneon Edge touchscreen, or a trio of color-matched fans, plus a “QuickTurn Screw Pack.” It’s worth noting that these additional hardware options don’t come at a discount—they’re exactly the same prices you’d pay for the components separately. Since even my fairly basic 4000D build came in at over $200, that’s discouraging.
I should also note that all the upgrades and extras in this builder come as separate pieces to install on a bog-standard 4000D frame, even the ones that are crucial like the motherboard tray or front I/O. You aren’t saving any build time with this tool—in fact, you’re probably adding some.
Overall, I like the options on display here, though I’m not in love with the price. It’s very cool that it looks like all of these Frame pieces are also available as separate purchases on Corsair’s store, so you could start with a basic 4000D and upgrade as you go when you want to change things up (or when your budget allows).
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The president of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has rejected accusations of corruption by the Senegalese government after the body’s shock decision to strip Senegal of its AFCON title and award it to Morocco.
“If anybody wants to initiate legal action alleging that there is corruption in CAF, I don’t only welcome that, I encourage them,” said Patrice Motsepe, speaking in Morocco on Thursday.
“There’s nothing to hide. We respect enormously the judicial and legal sovereignty of every single one of our 54 nations on the African continent
I’m confident that whatever the decision of CAS will say, we will respect it and we will implement it,” he added, referring to the Court of Arbitration for Sport
Motsepe’s visit comes at a particularly tense time for CAF following its surprise decision to overturn Senegal’s 1-0 win against host-nation Morocco in the Africa Cup of Nations final on January 18.
CAF cited regulations about leaving the field as it recorded a 3-0 victory in Morocco’s favour on March 17
During the match, Senegalese players, along with head coach Pape Thiaw and his staff, walked off the pitch in Rabat after Morocco were awarded an added-time penalty, which forward Brahim Diaz ultimately missed
The Senegalese Football Federation has appealed CAF’s decision at the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS)
The decision has sparked a strong response by Senegal, whose government has called for an international investigation into suspected corruption within the institution
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Shipping remains at a standstill in the Strait of Hormuz despite the ceasefire agreement between the United States and Iran, dampening hopes for a resolution to one of the worst global energy disruptions in history
Only a handful of vessels have transited the critical strait since Washington and Tehran on Tuesday announced a two-week pause in fighting, according to ship tracking data
Five vessels crossed the strait on Wednesday, down from 11 the previous day, and seven transited on Thursday, according to data from market intelligence firm Kpler
More than 600 vessels, including 325 tankers, are still stranded in the Gulf due to the blockage of the strait, according to Lloyd’s List Intelligence
“While some vessel movement has resumed, traffic remains very limited, compliant shipowners are likely to stay cautious, and safe transit capacity is expected to remain constrained at maximum 10–15 passages a day if the ceasefire holds, without consideration of tolls applied,” Kpler trade risk analyst Ana Subasic said in an analysis on Thursday
The waterway, which usually carries about one-fifth of global oil and liquefied natural gas (LNG) supplies, typically handled about 120-140 transits before the US and Israel launched their attacks on Iran on February 28
On Thursday, US President Donald Trump accused Iran of failing to live up to its part of the ceasefire agreement, which includes a commitment to allow “safe passage” through the waterway for two weeks
“Iran is doing a very poor job, dishonorable some would say, of allowing Oil to go through the Strait of Hormuz,” Trump said in a post on Truth Social
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi earlier accused the US of not honouring the deal, warning, in reference to Israel’s ongoing attacks on Lebanon, that it had to choose between a ceasefire or “continued war” via its ally
“The world sees the massacres in Lebanon,” Araghchi said in a post on social media
“The ball is in the US court, and the world is watching whether it will act on its commitments
After plummeting on the back of the ceasefire announcement, oil prices have begun to tick up as markets digest the reality that maritime traffic remains effectively halted despite the truce
“This moment requires clarity. So let’s be clear: the Strait of Hormuz is not open,” Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, the CEO of the United Arab Emirates’ state-run oil company, ADNOC, said in a social media post on Thursday
“Access is being restricted, conditioned and controlled. Iran has made clear – through both its statements and actions – that passage is subject to permission, conditions and political leverage. That is not freedom of navigation. That is coercion
Brent crude, the international benchmark, stood at $96.39 as of 02:00 GMT on Friday, after falling below $95 a barrel on Wednesday
Asia’s main stock markets opened higher on Friday, following overnight gains on Wall Street driven by hopes of a resolution to the war
Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 was up 1.8 percent in early trading, while South Korea’s KOSPI and Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Index were up about 2 percent and 1 percent, respectively
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New Israeli air strikes have killed more people in southern Lebanon a day after 200 people died, as the bombardment raises further doubts over the fragile United States-Iran ceasefire that Tehran says includes Lebanon.
ported on Thursday that an Israeli strike on the town of Abbassiyeh killed at least seven people and wounded several others, with the total expected to rise.
A wave of attacks by Israeli warplanes struck towns, including Kafra, Jmaijmeh, Safad al-Battikh, Majdal Selm and Deir Antar near Qasmiyeh bridge. Artillery shelling damaged the town of Haris.
Separately the Lebanese army said in a statement that four of its soldiers were killed in Israeli strikes on Wednesday.
The Israeli military said it carried out overnight strikes in Beirut, claiming the killing of Ali Yusuf Harshi, a close aide to Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem. Hezbollah has not commented on the claim. Israel also said it targeted crossings over the Litani River and what it described as Hezbollah infrastructure.
The scale and intensity of the attacks point to a broader campaign that continues despite the two-week ceasefire agreement announced between Washington and Tehran.
Lebanon’s Information Minister Paul Morcos, relaying comments from President Joseph Aoun after a cabinet meeting on Thursday, said Lebanon condemns “all the aggressions committed by Israel” and is working to ensure it is included in the US-Iran ceasefire
Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian separately warned that Israeli strikes on Lebanon violate the ceasefire agreement and would render negotiations with the US meaningless. Pezeshkian added that Iran would not abandon the Lebanese people
Iran’s parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said Lebanon is “an inseparable” part of the ceasefire, warning that violations would bring severe consequences
Reporting from Beirut, Al Jazeera’s Zeina Khodr said “Hezbollah is really in a difficult situation
“It entered the war in retaliation for the killing of the late Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei,” she said
“But since then, it has said it is doing this because of the ongoing Israeli aggressions. That is why it is launching attacks across the border and preventing the Israeli army from occupying territory in southern Lebanon
On Thursday, Hezbollah said it had carried out four attacks targeting Israeli sites and forces in northern Israel and southern Lebanon, in retaliation for repeated Israeli violations of the ceasefire
The Israeli army said Hezbollah fired around 30 rockets at northern towns on Thursday
Hezbollah has insisted that the ceasefire deal between the US and Iran should include the Lebanon front
According to the Lebanese health ministry, 203 people were killed in Israeli attacks on Wednesday, with more than 1,000 wounded across Lebanon, including the capital Beirut
Lebanon’s prime minister declared a national day of mourning on Thursday, ordering public offices to close and flags to be lowered in tribute
Hezbollah called the continued strikes a violation of the US-Iran deal and responded with rocket fire.
Washington has openly backed Israel’s position that Lebanon falls outside the scope of the ceasefire, a stance that has further eroded confidence in the deal
If Iran wants to let this negotiation fall apart … over Lebanon, which has nothing to do with them, and which the United States never once said was part of the ceasefire, that’s ultimately their choice,” US Vice President JD Vance said
Iranian officials have pushed back, warning that continued attacks in Lebanon undermine the basis for negotiations. Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said the conditions for talks had already been breached, describing further negotiations as “unreasonable
He cited ongoing Israeli strikes, a reported drone incursion into Iranian airspace and US opposition to uranium enrichment as important violations
As strikes hit Beirut without warning sending residents scrambling for safety, UN human rights chief Volker Turk described the scale of killing as “horrific”.
French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot said: “We strongly condemn these massive strikes which, in ten minutes, killed more than 250 people, adding to the 1,500 victims of this conflict initiated by Hezbollah against Israel on March 2
And these attacks are all the more intolerable as they undermine the temporary ceasefire that was reached yesterday between the United States and Iran,” he added.
Lebanon’s Health Ministry says Israeli attacks since March 2 have killed at least 1,739 people and wounded 5,873 people
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The latest Windows Insider build adds haptic feedback for compatible mice and touchpads, with vibration cues for snapping, resizing, and more.
Over the weekend, Microsoft rolled out new beta versions of Windows 11 to members in the Windows Insider Program.
The biggest new feature in Build 26220.8148 (Beta Channel) and Build 26300.8155 (Dev Channel) is built-in support for haptic feedback for “compatible input devices,” meaning you’ll feel subtle vibration cues when performing certain actions like aligning objects in PowerPoint, window snapping, resizing, or hovering over the Close button.
You’ll be able to tweak or disable these haptic responses in Windows Settings under Bluetooth & devices > Mouse > Haptic signals. If you’re in the Insider Program, Microsoft is actively seeking feedback—do so for this feature in the Feedback Hub under Input and Language > Mouse.
This Insider preview update also includes other improvements, like an improved “first run experience” with the new Xbox mode and improved startup app launch performance.
The final version of this update will be released later this spring.
This article originally appeared on our sister publication PC för Alla and was translated and localized from Swedish.
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Argentinian politicians have approved a bill earlier pushed by the country’s right-wing President Javier Milei that authorizes mining in ecologically sensitive areas of glaciers and permafrost, a move that has outraged environmentalists
The Chamber of Deputies, Argentina’s lower house of Congress, approved the amendment early on Thursday with 137 votes in favor, 111 against and three abstentions after nearly 12 hours of debate
The amendment to the so-called Glacier Law, which was already approved by the Senate in February, would make it easier to mine for metals such as copper, lithium and silver in frozen parts of the Andes mountains

Home buyers in the first quarter were more concerned about the economy and mortgage rates than they were about home prices, according to the CNBC Housing Market Survey.
The average rate on the 30-year fixed mortgage hit a low of 5.99% the day before the Iran war started and is now hovering around 6.5%.
Affordability is not improving as much as most experts had forecast, which means buyer demand is dropping and homes are sitting on the market longer.
The all-important spring housing market is well underway, but expectations are falling short due to the war in Iran and its impact on both the U.S. economy and consumer sentiment.
Mortgage rates, which were previously forecast to be far lower this spring than last, are now much higher, and concerns over employment and inflation are throwing cold water on pent-up homebuyer demand.
Buyers in the first quarter of this year were more concerned about the economy and mortgage rates than they were about home prices, according to real estate agents who participated in the quarterly CNBC Housing Market Survey.
They’re fearful of the war, they’re fearful of gas prices, [for] their job security,” said Faith Harmer, an agent in the Las Vegas metropolitan area.
The CNBC Housing Market Survey is a national inquiry of real estate agents selected randomly across the United States. Responses for the first-quarter survey were collected between March 24 and March 30. This quarter, 70 agents shared their insights.
When asked about their buyers’ primary concern, about one-third of agents said the economy, while another third said mortgage rates. The latter marked a big jump from just 26% in the fourth quarter.
Only 9% of agents in the first-quarter survey said prices were their buyers’ biggest concern, down from 18% in the previous period.
This should come as no surprise, as the average rate on the 30-year fixed mortgage hit a low of 5.99% the day before the Iran war started and then began to climb. It’s now hovering around 6.5%.
Still, while most agents said prices were either flat or falling, nearly twice as many agents, 29%, reported home prices rising during the first quarter than did in the previous quarter. Price dynamics can vary widely depending on the market and region of the country.
But affordability is not improving as much as most experts had forecast. When asked how affordability was hitting buyers, 19% of agents said it was causing them to get out of the market. That was up from just 11% at the end of last year.
We’ve had two sellers who were planning on listing in May already decide, ‘Let’s hold, let’s search later in the summer for our next home to buy, and then we’ll try and list in the fall,’” said Dana Bull, an agent in the Boston area. “So they originally thought that the spring would be perfect for them, because it just felt like it was going to be the best time, and now they don’t feel as confident, and they want to wait and see.”
Just over half of agents surveyed said they expect the market to improve as the spring goes on, but that share is way down from the end of last year, when there was no war in the picture.
A higher share of agents said they expect the market to stay the same as last quarter, which is significant, given that the market is going from the historically slowest season for housing to the usually busiest.
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