Overclockers have been one of the most successful UK technology retailers over the last decade. While they make their bread and butter with components, they also sell a wide range of systems configured and built in house for the discerning enthusiast user. Today we look at their Titan 350i Gelata …
Read More »Sapphire HD7790 2GB OC Review
The graphics card landscape is constantly changing as AMD and Nvidia battle for increased market share. While the hot, steamy action always happens in the high end, the majority of sales for both companies are in the less exciting budget sector. With this in mind, AMD released the 1GB HD7790 …
Read More »Windows 8 – an unmitigated Microsoft disaster
As our recent research has highlighted, Windows 8 is still proving very unpopular with the enthusiast audience. Our last poll for instance showed a 82% result in favour of Windows 7. The Kitguru audience however are generally more experienced, knowledgeable people, well above the average punter walking into PCworld in …
Read More »Shogun Bros Ballista MK1 8200dpi Pro Gaming mouse review
In the world of gaming mice brand names such as Steel Series, Logitech, Rocatt and Razer reign supreme. When we were offered a sample from a company called Shogun Bros we immediately thought of a cool new oriental themed Nintendo game. Wacky company name aside, the new Ballista MK1 has …
Read More »Tenda W300M Wireless N300 Portable AP/Router Review
Wireless networks in hotels and other locations are becoming commonplace, but that doesn't mean that they are cheap to use, reliable or secure. Tenda's W300M portable access point/router aims to solve those problems by converting the more secure port-based internet connection to a personalised wireless network. If you haven't experienced the …
Read More »Cooler Master Eisberg Prestige 240L Review
Today we are going to look at the latest all-in-one CPU water cooler from Cooler Master, the Eisberg Prestige 240L which competes with the latest models from the likes of Corsair and NZXT. The Eisberg range is targeted specifically at enthusiasts and boasts a number of exciting features that differentiate …
Read More »Fractal Design Adjust 108 Fan Controller Review
Today we are going to take a look at the Fractal Adjust 108 Fan controller which can manage up to six different fans simultaneously. It is designed to comply with the sleek aesthetics of Fractal Design's cases, featuring a brushed aluminium front bezel. Fractal Design have been around for a …
Read More »Braebo Enforcer Gaming PC Review
Today we are going to look at the Enforcer gaming PC which is a mid-range system from a company called Braebo Computers. They are a relatively small company who cater predominantly for the low to mid range of the PC market, however they have a few attractively featured overclocked gaming …
Read More »AOC I2757FM 27inch Pro IPS LED Monitor Review
Today we are looking at a rather attractive monitor from AOC – the i2757Fm. This LED screen features true HD 1920×1080 resolution and a frameless panel design. It also has MHL support, meaning it can display content from a MHL smartphone or tablet. Product Details Inputs: D-SUB, HDMI. 1920 x …
Read More »Asus VivoTab Smart (ME400C) Windows 8 Tablet Review
Want a tablet but struggling to justify the laptop-like price tag? Want a laptop but thinking that the larger size could be an inconvenience? Asus aims to make those problems a thing of the past with its best-of-both-worlds VivoTab Smart (ME400C) ‘hybrid' tablet. Has Asus successfully implanted laptop-class, x86 hardware …
Read More »Antec GX700 Case Review
Today we are going to take a look at the Antec GX700 case, which is one of the latest additions to their range of chassis for gamers. Antec have a reputation for producing a variety of affordable cases which have become very popular over the years, including the 300 and …
Read More »Exclusive interview with Richard Huddy about Intel moving beyond DX
Johan Anderson is a programmer who has dedicated his life to making games more immersive. From his days developing some of the most famous games on the Sega Mega Drive, he has been focused on creating ‘believability'. He famously laid out a series of 5 major problems that he would …
Read More »Ferrari by Logic3 T350 Headphones Review
Headphones certainly aren't the first things that spring to mind when one hears the word Ferrari. Designed by Logic3, the Cavallino Collection's T350 headphones are an officially licensed Ferrari product. Are the Ferrari Cavallino Collection T350 headphones by Logic3 worthy of sporting the Italian car manufacturer's iconic badge? Designed to offer the …
Read More »MESH Slayer 3770K OC System review (w/ GTX Titan)
Today we are looking at the new high end system from MESH – the Slayer 3770k OC. This system includes the highly overclockable i7 3770k and the ultra high end flagship GPU from Nvidia, the GTX Titan. On paper this looks to be a gaming beast and today we will …
Read More »Thermalright Silver Arrow SB-E Special Edition Review
Today we are going to take a look at a special edition of the Thermalright Silver Arrow SB-E, a cooler which was one of the original competitors of the Noctua NH-D14. This cooler is designed to be as quiet as possible, while still offering excellent acoustic performance. The market for …
Read More »Fractal Design NEWTON R3 1000W PSU Review
Fractal Design have been hitting the headlines over the last 12 months for their array of class leading, low noise chassis designs. There is no doubt that products such as their Node 605, 304, Core 3000 and Define XL are market leaders while being offered at competitive prices. Today however …
Read More »Biostar Hi-Fi A85W Motherboard Review
Today we are going to take a look at the Biostar Hi-Fi A85W motherboard which features the same A85X chipset as the Gigabyte F2A85XM-D3H that we reviewed recently. Consequently, it features AMD's FM2 socket which supports the latest ‘Trinity' APUs. Biostar may not be top of most enthusiasts lists but …
Read More »Synology RackStation RS812 Review
Today we are looking at the Synology RackStation RS812 NAS server which has been designed for small business environments. This cost effective NAS has four drive bays and can scale to eight when paired up with the Synology RX410. It has full link aggregation support with VMWare, Citrix and Microsoft …
Read More »ADATA DashDrive Air AE400 Review
Today we are looking at the new product from ADATA – the DashDrive Air AE400. The AE400 can interact with your PC and mobile devices to stream data from SD memory cards and USB storage media via wireless technology. It is also equipped with a power reserve which can charge …
Read More »Asus P8Z77-V LK Motherboard Review
With the company's solid set of options in the Z77 motherboard market, Asus is aiming to conquer the intermediate segment that lies between the entry-level and mid-range price categories. Enter the P8Z77-V LK motherboard. Sitting between the entry-level P8Z77-V LX and mid-range P8Z77-V motherboards in Asus' Z77 arsenal, the P8Z77-V …
Read More »Aerocool Strike-X Air Review
Today we are going to look at the Aerocool Strike-X Air which is a very innovative chassis, designed to appeal to those enthusiasts who spend a lot of time inside their PC and change hardware frequently. It uses an open design, similar to a test bench, which features a large mesh cover …
Read More »NZXT Kraken X40 Review
Today we are going to take a look at the Kraken X40, which is one of NZXT's first attempts at a performance liquid cooler. It is a similar design to the X60, however it features a smaller 140 mm radiator for those who don't have room for a 280 mm …
Read More »Gigabyte F2A85XM-D3H Motherboard (with AMD A8-5600K) Review
Today we are going to look at the Gigabyte F2A85XM-D3H motherboard which supports AMD's latest Trinity APUs and occupies a Micro-ATX form factor. We will also be looking briefly at the performance of the AMD A8-5600K APU as we haven't had a chance to test it previously. This processor and …
Read More »Evo Labs E-250 Case Review
Today we are going to look at a budget-friendly case for those users who are looking to build a reasonably compact system with limited funds. Evo Labs is a budget-focused brand from UK based distributor Target Components, which aims to deliver customers more bang-for-buck than better known brands such as Thermaltake and …
Read More »NZXT Kraken X60 Review
Today we are going to take a look at the Kraken X60 which is NZXT's first attempt at a performance liquid cooler. Over the past few years there have been a number of different companies trying to enter the all-in-one liquid cooling market, following the success of Corsair and Antec. …
Read More »Corsair Carbide 200R Compact ATX Chassis Review
The Corsair Carbide 200R is designed to target a wide audience of enthusiast user, being Corsair's most affordable chassis, available for only £50. Can they deliver a quality chassis at such a low price point however? The Corsair Carbide 200R can handle both mATX and ATX Motherboards, as well as …
Read More »G.Skill RipjawsX (F3-1600C9Q-32GXM) 1600MHz 32GB (4x 8GB) Memory Kit Review
G.Skill's extensive range of Ripjaws memory kits has always covered the requirements of a wide user base. With that trend continuing to the present day, we will be taking a look at one of the company's high-capacity kits that targets mid-range users and gamers. While 8GB DIMMS are more affordable …
Read More »BeQuiet! Pure Power L8 530W CM Review
Today we are looking at the BeQuiet! Pure Power L8 530W CM, which has recently enjoyed some price reductions in the United Kingdom. We have reviewed many of the BeQuiet! L8 power supplies in the last year and we felt it was time to have another look at this popular …
Read More »Corsair Hydro H110 Review
Today we are going to look at the Corsair Hydro H110 which is the latest performance CPU cooler in their range, fitting in just above the H100i. It marks Corsair's response to the NZXT Kraken X60 which utilises a larger 280 mm radiator than the 240 mm unit associated with …
Read More »Asus VN247H Super Narrow Bezel LED Monitor Review
Today we are looking at the latest VN247H from ASUS. This monitor will stand out in the crowd due to the super narrow bezel which measures less than 1 centimeter. The VN247H is VESA wall mount compatible and has a scratch proof rear panel for ultimate durability. Should this be …
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