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Built as a trimmed-down version of the award winning Phantom 820, does NZXT's Ultra Tower Phantom 630 have what it takes to compete in a circa-£150 case market? We reviewed NZXT's Phantom 820 full tower chassis in February and were thoroughly impressed by its useful features and unique design. But …

Today we are going to look at the latest product from Thermaltake's sub-brand, Tt eSPORTS, the Shock gaming headset.  This model is designed specifically with PC gamers in mind although the 3.5 mm interface means it's compatible with most devices.  It is designed for those who find the Shock One …

Now that the Sony execs have done their UK tour, including Vodafone's head office in Newbury, it seems that more and more details of the up coming Apple/HTC name coupling ‘i1' are leaking out from our special sources close to the action. KitGuru polishes off another cup of tea and …

There was a time when mobile phones would not even capture a photograph, yet the new products being planned by Sony for the end of August will take video processing into a whole new realm for a smartphone. KitGuru has been listening to the rumblings and is ready to report …

Asus' original P8Z77-V LX was, and still is, a solid entry-level Z77 motherboard. Can the P8Z77-V LX2 motherboard's subtle design changes and reduced price prove that it is ready to compete in the tough sub-£80 Z77 motherboard market? In any entry-level market, a few pounds can be the difference between …

With one of the biggest media splashes of the year, Samsung pooled a heap of press and associated industry lovers for an evening of Galaxy S4 wonder and musical delight. Well. We say delight. If Gary Barlow is to your musical taste. Here's a glance inside the year's biggest launch …

Having a router which is capable of feeding the increasing number of bandwidth-heavy devices in one's house is as important today as it has been at any other time in history. Does Tenda's dual band, 600Mbps N60 router have the performance to feed the onslaught of bandwidth-sapping devices? With the …

We have reviewed many NAS systems over the last two years and today we are looking at our first product from Asustor, a subsidiary group of electronics giant ASUS. The 602T is a dual drive system with full cross platform support.  There is no doubt that ASUS are a force …

If you have a very limited budget but need a reliable power supply for a new system build then you may feel you are walking into a serious minefield of choices. Thankfully there is no need anymore to just blindly accept a cheap ‘no name' oriental power supply. Corsair have …

AMD recently released their HD7790 to target the budget gaming audience and today we take a look at a modified version of the new Nvidia GTX650 Ti Boost from MSI. This particular card is supplied in an over clocked state and ships with a heavily modified dual fan cooler to …

Today we are following up on our HD7790 launch article with a look at the latest overclocked model from ASUS. This card features a dual fan cooling system and out of the box clock enhancements. Is this a card you should be shortlisting for a cost effective gaming build in …

Today we are going to take a look at the Biostar Hi-Fi Z77X which is the latest model in their range based on this chipset.  We were recently very impressed by the Biostar Hi-Fi A85W motherboard which offered a good balance between style, performance and features, while remaining widely affordable. …

If you are looking for a new video card for your system then there has never been a better time to buy. Today we are looking at a cross section of high value for money AMD and Nvidia partner cards in a round up article targeting the budget to the …

Aiming to stamp its authority in another segment of the CPU cooling market, Phanteks has released a mid-range model in the PH-TC12DX. Does the dual fan PH-TC12DX have what it takes to shine in an overly-cramped market? Utilising four 6mm heatpipes in a U-type arrangement, Phanteks' dual fan PH-TC12DX CPU cooler targets …

There is no doubt that Lian-Li are one of the finest chassis manufacturers on the market. They tend to use the highest grade aluminum and their understated design ethic is very appealing to the high end enthusiast audience. The Lian-Li PC-B12 has a very simple design but is finished in …

We have recently detailed a number of challenges being faced by Intel, mostly centred on ‘How do you build $7 billion fabrication plants when your average chip profit is $10?'. While there's no doubting Core's ‘King of the hill' for pure CPU performance credentials, KitGuru reads the A10 reviews and …

Visiontek have been an AMD partner now for many years, releasing video cards for the American audience. They have been enhancing their product portfolio in recent years and today we are reviewing their latest 800W power supply, a modular design with 80 Plus Bronze Certification. The Visiontek 800W Modular power …

Today we are taking a look at the Gigabyte Z77X-UD5H, the latest Z77 motherboard targeting the mainstream enthusiast audience. This board is built for overclocking and stability using the 3D power system with Auto Voltage Compensation. Is this an ideal board to shortlist for your next system build? Over the …

The Biostar brand doesn't have a massive presence in the UK, at least not in the enthusiast segment of the market.  We consider Asus, ASRock and Gigabyte to be the top three enthusiast brands on the market at the moment but this is something Biostar are looking to change with …

While the rest of the world plus dog looks to nVidia's schedule for delivering a pair of GTX670 chips on a single card under the name ‘690', it seems that Jen Hsun will actually be salivating over something slightly different in Taiwan this year. KitGuru engages thrusters to maintain a …

If you run a major competition 3 times a year and name it according to how many times you've run it, then almost any numbnutz can work out that Multiplay's i45 event is a milestone. KitGuru dons a black hoodie, opens a can of Taurine-enhanced Kick Energy drink and prepares …

At the top end, AMD graphic cards can cost up to £380 for the XFX Black Edition 7970, but eBuyer's latest offer is for a complete Fusion system, with 8GB of memory, for 40% less money. KitGuru opens an online account to investigate. It's in the topsy-turvy nature of the …

We always get a little bit excited when a large SilverStone box arrives in our offices.  Over the past few years they have released very impressive cases and it is clear that their design team are on a mission to be innovative, creating products like the Fortress FT03 and Raven …

With the recent launch of Intel's Ivy Bridge Z77 platform many established companies have been focusing on releasing quality memory targeting the demanding enthusiast user. Today we are looking at an ultra high performance kit from Kingston which operates at a staggering 2,666 mhz. In recent months we have reviewed …

We received this press release from ASROCK for immediate publication. It reads: “ASRock exclusive OC Master, Nick Shih, just managed our Z77 Extreme6 to overclock Intel's Ivy Bridge Core i7 3770K processor to unbelievable 6.9GHz high speed. The system can even run all Super PI 1M programs stably and cost only …

A lot of interest was generated after our news post yesterday detailing a new Cubitek chassis, which they were claiming was the ‘smallest area possible' for an EATX PC build. The new Magic Cube AIO is an attractive little case which measures 9.61” x 19.36” x 18.78” (W x H …

One of the most appealing things about the whole Job-o-sphere, is that software (in the form of apps) is profitable for developers and affordable for customers [while making Apple into the biggest software provider in the history of the universe – Ed]. KitGuru ponders how much apps should cost and …

While not the best ever game in terms of actual game play, the original Crysis was SO hardware heavy that – to this day – it's still used as a benchmark. Crysis 3 is waiting in the wings. KitGuru presses the correct button on Zardon's Nano Suit to get the …

You may not have heard of Silver Power before, but when they approached us with a fanless power supply for review, we were intrigued. Not only that, but it is a modular design with 80 Plus Certification. Today we find out if it is a good first choice for a …

Today we are lucky enough to get our hands on a set of the new SteelSeries Fnatic 7H headphones. Team Fnatic are considered one of the top ranked professional gaming teams on the planet. The fact that members of team Fnatic are involved in the design of this headset should …