Nvidia Corp. on Wednesday said that it had teamed up with BitFenix, Overclockers.co.uk and PC Specialist for special edition small form-factor GeForce GTX-branded systems. The personal computers will come in BitFenix Phenom chassis with GeForce GTX “Claw” symbol and will mix high performance in games with small footprint. The GeForce …
Read More »Nvidia already testing GM204-based graphics cards internally
Although not a lot of people outside of Nvidia Corp. know exactly what the code-named GM204 graphics processor unit is and when it is supposed to hit the market, it looks like there is one thing that we can be sure about: internal testing of the new graphics solution has …
Read More »Smaller graphics cards makers may leave the market this year
The market of discrete graphics cards for desktop computers has been shrinking for some time now, pushing smaller vendors out of the market. It looks like this year some second-tier and third-tier manufacturers may decide to cease selling graphics boards as well due to lack of prospects. Traditionally, sales of …
Read More »GeForce GTX Titan Z to arrive next week, final specs and look unveiled
Although Nvidia Corp. and its partners did not release the GeForce GTX Titan Z dual-GPU graphics card this week, they plan to start selling the flagship graphics solution next week, according to media reports. As expected, the GTX Titan Z will not be as fast as two GTX Titan Black …
Read More »Nvidia to bundle Watch_Dogs with GeForce GTX graphics cards
Nvidia Corp. said on Tuesday that it would bundle the highly-anticipated Watch_Dogs video game by Ubisoft with select graphics cards. The game will not only be free for those who purchase a qualifying Nvidia GeForce graphics cards this spring, but will also feature Nvidia-exclusive effects that will make it look …
Read More »Nvidia indefinitely postpones launch of GeForce GTX Titan Z – reports
Although Nvidia Corp. was expected to begin sales of the GeForce GTX Titan Z dual-chip graphics card on Tuesday, partners of the company did not start to sell the new flagship graphics solution. According to several media reports, Nvidia decided to postpone the release of the GeForce GTX Titan Z …
Read More »Analyst: PC games revenue has surpassed console games globally
Many believe that video game consoles are preferable platforms for game publishing because of the lack of piracy and therefore better opportunities to earn higher revenue. However, since PCs are so widespread these days that even with piracy the market of PC video games is now larger than the market …
Read More »Fragging with the Infinity Vesuvius is the game of kings
If you're a serious PC gamer and you've been anywhere near the internet in the past day or so, there's a chance you will have seen mention of the Overclockers Infinity Vesuvius. It's a monster and monsters have a thirst – so how much juice is needed to keep it …
Read More »AMD’s x86 processor market share rises, thanks to game consoles
New-generation video game consoles from Microsoft Corp. and Sony Corp. not only help AMD to offset declines of PC chips sales, but actually drive the company’s share on the market of x86 microprocessors. In the first quarter of 2014 AMD managed to gain share, whereas Intel Corp. lost some ground. …
Read More »OverclockersUK ‘Infinity Vesuvius’ R9 295X2 QuadXFire System review
KitGuru review a range of gaming systems every month, from penny pinching £500 builds to wallet sapping £3,000 beasts. Today we take a look at one of the latest high end systems from etailer OverclockersUK. This £4,000 monster features a watercooled, overclocked Core i7 4770k, an Asus Z87 Extreme motherboard, …
Read More »Sapphire ships world’s first factory-overclocked Radeon R9 295X2
Sapphire Technology, the largest supplier of AMD Radeon graphics cards in the world, on Thursday said that it had begun shipments of its dual-chip AMD Radeon R9 295X2 graphics solutions. Especially for those who demand something more than just the world’s fastest graphics card (read our review of the Radeon …
Read More »Nvidia GeForce GTX Titan Z to hit the market next week
Just in case the AMD Radeon R9 295X2 is not enough for you, then wait till next week when Nvidia Corp. and its partners start to sell its dual-GPU graphics card with incredible performance and unbelievable price. Nvidia GeForce GTX Titan Z graphics card featuring two GK110 graphics processing units …
Read More »Nvidia already testing Shield 2 portable video game console
Although Nvidia Corp.’s first-generation Shield video game console has not managed to become popular, the company is not giving up and is already working on the second-generation system. One of the first prototypes of the new Shield based on Tegra K1 system-on-chip has even been spotted in AnTuTu benchmark database, …
Read More »FiercePC Hazer Mini Gaming PC Review
While overclocked Core i7 systems with dual GTX Titan Black graphics cards are the wet dream of any enthusiast user, most of us have to make do with a more modest configuration. If you are working with a limited budget of £500 then today's review system will certainly be interesting. …
Read More »Aqua Computer unveils full-cover water-block for Radeon R9 295X2
AMD’s Radeon R9 295X2 graphics card is among the fastest graphics solutions that money can buy nowadays. It features extreme performance and has high overclocking potential thanks to hybrid cooling solution. But what if you just want more? An ultimate graphics card that would wed extreme performance and utter quiet …
Read More »Nvidia to tape-out mainstream, performance Maxwell GPUs this month – rumour
The less credible data about Nvidia Corp.’s next-generation graphics processing units is available, the more market rumours emerge. The recent set of unofficial pieces of information claims that Nvidia will tape-out its new-generation code-named GM204 (GM104) and GM206 (GM106) chips already this month, will manufacture them using 28nm process technology …
Read More »AMD to provide free games with entry-level graphics cards too
Advanced Micro Devices on Monday announced that starting today it would provide free video games not only with high-end and performance-mainstream graphics cards, but also with entry-level models. In addition to that, AMD will also give its customers a choice and will offer them titles from independent makers in addition …
Read More »VisionTek CryoVenom R290LE: Radeon R9 290 with custom liquid cooling
VisionTek, a supplier of graphics cards from the U.S., this week announced a unique AMD Radeon R9 290-based graphics card designed for extreme enthusiasts who not only want high performance, but desire maximum customisation too. The CryoVenom R290LE comes with a custom water-block developed specifically for custom liquid-cooling systems and …
Read More »MSI readies Intel Z97 mainboards: images and details unveiled
MicroStar International is working on a new family of mainboards based on Intel Corp.’s upcoming Z97 core-logic that will support the forthcoming microprocessors for enthusiasts code-named Devil’s Canyon as well as future chips based on the Broadwell micro-architecture. All mainboards will be aimed primarily at gamers, but who said that …
Read More »Overclockers take centre stage at The Gadget Show Live
Without doubt, the Gadget Show Live is the largest technology show in the UK. In fact, driven by a TV audience of more than 1 million tech lovers, The Gadget Show Live finds it easy to put 30,000 folks in the same place at the same time. KitGuru takes a …
Read More »First rumoured specs of GeForce GTX 880/GM104 published
Many sources from the GPU industry indicated last month that neither Advanced Micro Devices, nor Nvidia Corp. plan to make major GPU introductions at least till late in 2014, or maybe even early 2015. However, a Czech web-site this week not only revealed what it claims to be the specs …
Read More »Kingston introduces HyperX Fury: affordable memory for enthusiasts
Kingston on Thursday introduced its new family of affordable memory modules for enthusiasts who demand higher performance, but cannot afford to buy truly extreme solutions for overclocking. The new HyperX Fury series replaces the HyperX blu lineup and brings in more efficient cooling and advanced overclocking capabilities. The Kingston HyperX …
Read More »Buy your own F1 racing cockpit, it’s only £90,000
Ever wanted to play your favourite racing game, whilst sat in a true to life Formula one car? Of course you have, which is why you're going to be oh-so envious of anyone that buys this full size racing simulator from Costco, which literally builds a monstrous gaming desktop into …
Read More »OCUK’s 8Pack retakes lead on 3Dmark record tables
8Pack has done it again guys, breaking through another performance barrier to retake the top spot on the 3Dmark Firestrike record tables for four card configurations and he managed to break new ground for the benchmark, becoming the first to post a 35,000+ score on HWBot. The hardware he used …
Read More »Nvidia launches new 337.50 Beta Driver and GeForce Experience 2.0
Today Nvidia has launched its new 337.50 beta driver along with the GeForce Experience 2.0. The driver will offer up to 71 per cent faster gaming performance in Direct X 11 titles with SLI enabled and up to 64 per cent faster single GPU performance. An updated version of the …
Read More »Game sales figures still very strong in the UK
While rumours of the demise of computer gaming abound, the underlying numbers are remarkably strong. Sure, we're not reliving the glory days of all night queues for new releases, but the market is certainly seeing some revenue. KitGuru puts its gourd in the river to check the cash flow. When …
Read More »AMD Radeon R9 295 X2: final specs out, card may not fit into all PCs
The final specifications of the upcoming AMD Radeon R9 295X graphics card got revealed on Friday, when a press deck containing all the information regarding the new dual-chip flagship solution got leaked. Apparently, the code-named Vesuvius graphics board will offer performance close to that of two Radeon R9 290X graphics …
Read More »Intel reveals code-named ‘Braswell’ microprocessors for low-cost PCs
Intel Corp. this week revealed the name of its new-generation code-named Braswell system-on-chip that will power upcoming value notebooks and desktops. The new chip will be made using a leading-edge process technology and will combine relatively high performance, small footprint, low power consumption and low cost. Intel did not reveal …
Read More »Micron starts volume production of DDR4 memory
Micron Technology, one of the world’s leading makers of dynamic random access memory, said Wednesday that it had started to produce next-generation DDR4 memory in volume. The company and its partners will begin to officially ship servers featuring Intel Corp.’s Xeon E5-2600 v3 and Micron’s DDR4 memory in the second …
Read More »Gamer Jack diagnosed with cancer, builds tiny Titan Black SLi system
Many of you guys know me as Carl from the Kitguru Facebook page – we share a lot of fantastic looking reader systems every month, but every so often these systems have a fascinating story behind them. Reader Jack McBride from the United Kingdom sent this one into us today …
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