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As we arrive at the tail end of 2013, there could be no better time to treat yourself to a new system. If you have neither the time nor desire to build a system yourself then respected UK builder PC SPECIALIST have been creating some killer rigs this year. We …

The world and his dog may be clamouring about the newly released Xbox One and soon-to-be released (at least here anyway) PS4, but the real console that we're waiting for with baited breath, is the SteamBox, otherwise known, as the potential game-breaker. And now we're got another look at it, …

With modern computer components continuing the trend of shrinking in size while also increasing in performance, the small form-factor (SFF) market is big business. Taking size reductions to the extreme, can Gigabyte's BRIX prove its worth to downsizing system builders? Housed in a chassis measuring 10.5cm by 11cm, the biggest …

When KitGuru Labs put the Aerocool Dead Silence under the microscope, we were pleasantly surprised. The design was something much slicker and more advanced than we anticipated and it easily walked off with our top award. YOYOTech has now taken this chassis – in all 5 colours – and created …

Arguably one of the most amusing adverts of 2013 involves some UK tech lovers suddenly realising that what they need in order to achieve Nirvana is a brand new PC Specialist PC, loaded with Asus components. The chief protagonists loved it enough to create an entire competition around it. Read …

Valve is once again calling for beta testers! This time it's for the in-home streaming feature and all you have to do to become eligible is join the Steamgroup. Thats right, no long task list or eligibility badge like with the hardware beta, just join the group. At the time …

The response to KitGuru's earlier article about YOYOTech's brand new £8,000 mega box, the XDNA Aurum 24K was really positive. While we can argue about whether any PC can be worth that much money, there's no doubting the beauty of this hand-crafted monster. You wanted more, so here's more. While …

Today we are taking a look at the Mesh Elite 4770K Gamer system. Equipped with an Intel Core i7-4770K clocked at 4.4GHz, an MSI Geforce GTX 770 and Samsung 840 Pro solid state drive, this system looks set to power through any games you could throw at it. With a …

Looking at the latest data from IDC, the vast majority of desktop systems will ship for less than £800 in 2014. Given that impressive stat, what would possess a company to create a new range where each hand-crafted system weighs in at just under £8,000?   KitGuru scratches the surface …

There's a lot of people getting excited about the next console generation right now and understandably so; we're getting very close to the release of both Microsoft and Sony's new systems. However spending hundreds of pounds on a box that isn't a PC, doesn't help companies like Alienware, which is …

A while back the Iconsole TV was announced, and it attracted attention with its rather powerful developer kits that used Ivy-bridge CPU's, 8GB RAM and dual 500GB hybrid drives. These specs make up the most powerful Android device out there and now it will come with Steam OS too. According …

8pack is the new darling at OCUK. With his emasculating physique and impressive overclocking skillset, he's taking the retailer and its customer base by storm. However, his high end systems have also been breaking bank balances and marriages left and right, so Overclockers is now offering something a little more …

Today we are taking a look at Dino PC's latest offering, the Dark Reign. Built inside a CM 690 III chassis, this system comes equipped with an Intel Core i5 4570k, 8GB Corsair Vengeance memory clocked at 1,600 MHz and a Gigabyte GTX 770. Its £999 price tag even includes …

While PC gaming might be going through somewhat of a renaissance at the moment, with Valve gunning hard to create a more contemporary interpretation of it and developers creating some brilliant titles exclusive to the platform, the average PC gamer is doing pretty good. However, it seems everyone that isn't …

Last week Valve revealed the specs for the 300 prototype Steam Machines, based entirely on Intel and Nvidia hardware. Considering all the hype around AMD recently with the launch of the Mantle API and the forthcoming R9 290X graphics card, this move was surprising. It even led to  rumours that …

Today we are taking a look at MSI's AG2712A Gaming All-In-One PC. Hoping to change everyone's perception of all-in-one systems, the AG2712A boasts an Intel Core i7-3630QM, AMD Radeon HD 8970M and two 128GB Plextor SSDs in a Raid 0 configuration. On top of that there is also optional touch …

If you're one of those strange competition entrants, that likes to spend a lot of money to win comparatively priced prizes, then Asus' Gold Rush competition might just be for you. Asus wants you to build a custom PC, using an Asus 8 series “gold” motherboard and then have it …

Nvidia has just announced a new partnership with its system builders, to provide a standardised gaming PC package packing super high end hardware, offering outstanding performance. Known as the Battlebox™, these bundles will combine Intel Haswell CPUs, a 4K resolution monitor (running at 3840×2160 resolution) and a pair of GTX 780s …

Xi3 made a bit of a splash yesterday, since the countdown timer on its site officially came to an end – for some of us though, much sooner than expected. I ended up sitting there hitting refresh shortly after 11AM when it rolled over to 00:00:00 and nothing happened. Xi3 …

John McAfee wants to protect us from the NSA, with a d-central device that communicates directly with your devices to create a private network – this network would be inaccessible to the government. The technology has been planned for a few years, but with the recent NSA leaks, work on …

If there's one thing that makes attending gaming events awkward, it's lugging an awkwardly-sized, 15kg+ system from your home to the destination. Many Mini-ITX systems have aimed to solve the problem, but very few have managed to reduce size while maintaining high levels of gaming performance. And for the companies …

Earlier this week Valve announced the Steam OS. That however, was just the beginning. Today beta testing for Valve's ‘Steam Machines' was announced and you can be a part of it. To become eligible for beta participation you must follow these steps: Join the Steam Universe community group Agree to …

Amongst all the Apple TV rumours circulating, streaming hardware company, Roku, has decided to steal some of the limelight by releasing a new line of its streaming boxes. A  Roku 1 and Roku 2 refresh will be coming to the UK alongside the Roku 3 that was released in the …

Solidrun have just announced their second generation computer – the CuBox-i. This tiny little computer is fanless and therefore completely silent. It is available in black or red. The CuBox-i1 is able to run Android Jelly Bean or Linux and has a 1GHZ processor, 3D graphics and 512MB of memory. …

UK specialist system builder, YOYOTech, today announces the opening of a brand new production facility and web site as part of a huge expansion plan following the takeover by Centerprise International. This is what today's announcement told us. According to a press statement, YOYOTech was established more than a decade …

Today we are going to look at a gaming rig from a manufacturer called Falcon Computers.  They are an independent organisation based up in Sunderland, producing an extensive range of pre-configured and configurable gaming systems. The Falcon Predator offers an impressive specification which includes an overclocked Intel Core i7-4770K, paired with …

With the launch of Nvidia's new range of high end graphic cards well under way it is time for the Santa Clara engineering team to turn its attention to the more affordable end of the market. Each generation has its ‘people's champion' and Jen Hsun Huang will surely be hoping …

Lenovo are launching their new Flex 20 All in One computer which is running Windows 8 and has a 19.5 inch multi touch screen on board. The machines ship with either standard mechanical or hybrid HDD which includes an 8GB Solid state cache. The computer measures only 20.5mm thick and …

During the launch event for his own range of systems, KitGuru was lucky enough to get the chance to sit (well, stand) with Ian “8Pack” Parry and ask him a few questions about his range of ultra high end systems, his professional overclocking career, and himself – as a person. …

Famous for his record breaking overclocking achievements and benchmark scores, Ian Parry, better known as 8Pack, has spent many months perfecting his own range of ultra high end, watercooled systems. Since seeing a teaser picture back in August, KitGuru couldn't wait to see what OverclockersUK and 8Pack had in store …