It's a £2500 system from MSI - but you can't buy it in the UK
Read More »Acer’s Nitro 50 desktops target entry-level gamers
If you're a casual gamer, you probably won't need Acer's Predator Orion 5000 – with an i7-8700K and up to two GTX 1080 Tis, it is both immensely powerful and (most likely) immensely expensive. However, for the entry-level gamers out there, Acer's Nitro 50 desktops could be just the ticket. …
Read More »Acer unveils new range of Predator Orion 5000 gaming desktops
At the ‘Next@Acer' event in New York, the first thing to catch our eye was the new range of Orion 5000 desktops. These are from Acer's Predator range, so they are designed with gaming in mind – and it shows. While it is important to note that is is a …
Read More »Zotac MEK1 Black (i7-7700, GTX 1070Ti) Mini Gaming PC Review
It's a compact, SFF PC from Zotac. Is it 2018's console killer?
Read More »Alienware Aurora R7 (i7-8700 & GTX 1080) System Review
It's a smart-looking system from Alienware, but is it just too expensive for what you get?
Read More »Affordable PC Gaming: 4 tips on how to manage it
While console gamers can simply purchase an Xbox or PlayStation from the nearest GameStop and enjoy fun straight out of the box, PC gamers don’t always have this luxury. It takes a lot of resources to build an efficient gaming machine. And if you aren’t careful, you could end up …
Read More »PC Specialist’s new RECOIL II gaming laptop has arrived
PC Specialist is bolstering its gaming laptop line-up today with the official launch of the RECOIL II. This new 15.6-inch gaming laptop slims things down with a new brushed aluminium chassis, while offering plenty of gaming power with new Intel 8th Gen processors and Nvidia GTX 10-series graphics. This is …
Read More »ASUS now has an ROG bus decked out to bring the action to you
There are just a handful of places you can go in the UK to get some hands-on time with high-end PC gaming gear, and more often than not, it involves travelling. ASUS is looking to change that with the launch of the ROG Battle Bus, intent on delivering the ROG …
Read More »Briony UPDATE on her 2018 PC GAMING build – name, OC, new hardware and changes!
Today she showcases a 30 minute update on her original 2 hr 30 minute 'build' video - she has made some changes - a new graphics card, some changes to her cable management layout and she has gotten hold of the latest Corsair software which she demos in the video. Oh yes, thanks to everyone who helped her come up with a name for her system - she finally picked one but you have to watch the video to find out what it was.
Read More »MSI GT75 TITAN 8RG-201 Gaming Laptop: Core i9/GTX 1080 BEAST!
It's a beast from MSI - and at £3500 it's not cheap either!
Read More »Mesh Computers E-Pro7 (i5-8600K & GTX 1070) System Review
It's a new gaming PC from Mesh with a 8600K and GTX 1070. Worth £1449?
Read More »MESH launches new enthusiast range of gaming PCs
Mesh has been in the PC building business for quite some time now, and with high markups currently affecting retail graphics cards, now seems like a better time than ever to turn towards a pre-build. This week, Mesh launched its new enthusiast range of systems, filled with different hardware customisation …
Read More »ASUS ROG Strix GL503VD 15.6″ Gaming Notebook
It's only £800 and has a Quad core i5, GTX 1050 and 8GB RAM. But is it any good for 1080p gaming?
Read More »8PACK showcases £15,000 (2018) Custom Watercooled PC!
We travelled to the home of Overclockers UK to take a look at some of the fastest PCs money can buy. Ian '8PACK' Parry shows Briony two of the updated ultimate watercooled PCs in the 8PACK range. Each system can be fully customised in a range of colour combinations and only the best performing components make the final cut!
Read More »Asus details all of the ROG gear powering the Red Bull Gaming Sphere
A couple of weeks ago, the Red Bull Gaming Sphere opened up. The London-based gaming and esports venue is now open to the public, we already knew that there were plenty of powerful gaming PCs set up there, but Asus has since given us the full rundown of the hardware. …
Read More »Xiaomi has launched its first gaming laptop
Xiaomi, the fifth largest smartphone maker in the world, is now venturing into the world of gaming. Xiaomi has branched out into mainstream laptops in the past, but this time around, Xiaomi is targeting gamers in China with the Mi Gaming Laptop, which packs a 15.6-inch display, a 7th-Gen Core i7 …
Read More »MSI Vortex G25 Review (W/ i7-8700 & GTX 1070)
It's a tiny SFF rig from MSI, but at £1885 is it just too expensive for its own good?
Read More »Red Bull launches Gaming Sphere esports venue in London
As esports continues to grow, more and more public venues are popping up around the UK for competitive gaming fans to gather and take part. Today, Red Bull has launched the Gaming Sphere in London, a new publicly accessible esports venue, for events and other activities. As you would expect …
Read More »Briony BUILDS a GAMING PC. LIVESTREAM UNCUT w/ BLOOPERS!
Too scared to build your own system? Briony is no expert, did a live build - its well worth a look.
Read More »Corsair One ELITE Review (W/ i7-8700K and GTX 1080 Ti)
It's a small ITX rig with an 8700K and GTX 1080 Ti. Is it worth £2799?
Read More »Overclockers UK Cobalt Overclocked Gaming PC Review – 8350K & GTX 1060
Overclockers UK is offering an i3-8350K and GTX 1060 rig for £1230. Is it a good deal?
Read More »The Smach Z handheld gaming PC will now pack a Ryzen processor and Vega integrated graphics
Over the last four years, the portable Steam machine concept has grown from being just an idea, to a full-blown product under the name ‘Smach Z'. The handheld gaming PC has had a long and somewhat troubled development, but it looks like the device will finally make its way out …
Read More »The new Corsair One Elite boasts a liquid cooled Core i7-8700K and GTX 1080Ti
In March last year, Corsair unleashed the Corsair One, an incredible looking small form factor gaming PC. The system is housed in a tiny cuboid chassis, while having enough room for high-end hardware. Now this year, Corsair is launching the One Elite, an updated version featuring Intel's new six-core Coffee …
Read More »Intel Core i9-8950HK spotted again, this time inside of an MSI laptop with dual GPUs
Back in November, an AIDA64 update unveiled some new upcoming Intel processors, the most interesting of which was the Core i9-8950HK. This is set to be the first Core i9 processor for laptops and will apparently be based on the Coffee Lake architecture. This week, this particular CPU broke cover …
Read More »PCSpecialist Vulcan Pro (8700K & 1080 Ti) System Review
Looking for a GTX 1080 Ti and 8700K system for less than £2000? You need the PCSpecialist Vulcan Pro
Read More »PC Specialist Magma LX System – Ryzen 7 1700, GTX 1070Ti
Its spec'd cheaper than you can buy the components for new. How does it perform?
Read More »Asus launches ROG Strix GL12 gaming desktop
The ROG Strix GL12 aims to offer an unconventional design for gamers who like aggressive, angular ‘slashes’ across the front of their chassis as well as a transparent side panel and integrated Aura Sync lighting. All of the lighting is customisable – from a palette of over 16 million colours …
Read More »Reader review: Deepcool Baronkase Liquid, DQ750st PSU and RF 120 RGB fans
Throughout December and early January, we ran a series of daily giveaways for the holiday season. These were all ‘reviewer’ giveaways, in hopes that readers would come back and share their thoughts on what they won with us and other KitGuru visitors. We’ve had a few submissions so far and …
Read More »CES: Zotac’s new MEK 1 mini PC combines Coffee Lake and Pascal in a small package
At CES today, we had the chance to swing by the Zotac booth, where they were showing off a new and improved MEK 1 mini gaming PC. The original Mek 1 PC launched quite recently based around Intel's 7th Gen Kaby Lake processors. However, the new version we saw today …
Read More »CES: Dell introduces new XPS laptop with Vega graphics and new Inspiron/XPS desktops
At CES today, we had the chance to catch up with the folks at Dell. We've already seen the company's early 2018 Alienware lineup but we also had a chance to check out some of the new XPS and Inspiron gear on show. Kicking things off is the impressive XPS …
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