By default, the Steam Deck will run SteamOS 3.0, Valve's own custom version of Linux. However, since the Steam Deck is an unlocked PC, there is nothing stopping someone from installing Windows on it instead. With Windows 11 currently on the way, Valve and AMD are working to ensure that …
Read More »Gigabyte details massive 48-inch Aorus FO48U OLED gaming monitor
We first heard about the Gigabyte Aorus FO48U in April, although details were still scarce at that time. Now during the week of Computex, the full spec has been revealed, with Gigabyte's new giant monitor sporting an OLED panel and 120Hz refresh rate. Featuring a 48-inch 4K OLED panel with …
Read More »Logitech launches G-Series colour collection for gaming peripherals
Logitech is about to launch a new collection of peripherals focused on “self-expression and the fun side of gaming”. The Logitech G-Series colour collection is led by the Logitech G733 headset, a wireless headset available in four different colours to better suit your style, and previously released peripherals with additional …
Read More »iiyama launches new Prolite XU2792UHSU-B1 4K IPS monitor
iiyama is about to release a new 4K monitor for high-resolution lovers. The Prolite XU2792UHSU-B1 is similar to the company's Prolite XUB2792UHSU, with the main difference being the non-adjustable monitor stand. With the launch of the Prolite XU2792UHSU-B1, iiyama is adding its first 4K monitor to the company's XU series. Using a 27-inch …
Read More »Gigabyte refreshes its UD Pro series of TLC-based SSDs
Gigabyte has updated the UD Pro series of SATA SSDs with better performance, increased capacity, and an extended warranty. Featuring 96-layer KIOXIA 3D TLC NAND flash memory, the updated UD Pro SSDs are designed to offer enhanced endurance, performance and reliability. Available in 256GB, 512GB, and 1TB models, the 2.5-inch …
Read More »Deepcool introduces the GAMMAXX 400 EX dual-fan cooler
Deepcool has added a new CPU cooler to its budget-oriented GAMMAXX series. The new dual-fan GAMMAXX 400 EX is an upgraded version of the original GAMMAXX 400, offering improved performance and an aesthetic overhaul compared to the original model. While still a compact air tower cooler like its predecessor, the …
Read More »AMD introduces new 12nm Ryzen 3 1200
AMD's Ryzen 3 1200 launched back in 2017, using the original Zen architecture and 14nm process node. However, the CPU is getting a refresh this year as AMD is updating it to the 12nm process node, due to the lack of supply of 14nm wafers. In a very similar way …
Read More »Xigmatek launches new open frame Perseus chassis
Xigmatek has announced its new open frame chassis, known as Perseus. This case is aimed at gamers that want to showcase and customise their systems while keeping it cool, thanks to the open nature of the case and its support for up to 6x fans. Featuring a 1mm thick chassis …
Read More »Thinkware to showcase Augmented Reality navigation device at CES
A big player in the dash cam market, Thinkware, has announced its attendance at CES 2020 in January and will be showing off some of its exciting dash cam products and new Augmented Reality solutions at the big electronics event. Dash cams are becoming one of the latest must have …
Read More »Surface Book 2 firmware patch finally fixes CPU and GPU issues
Microsoft has finally released an update for the Surface Book 2 to correct an Nvidia discrete GPU problem and CPU throttling issues, that have been plaguing the device for months. Microsoft has been blocking the Windows 10 update (1903) on Surface Book 2 devices for months, as it was found …
Read More »Red Dead Redemption 2 Gameplay (Part 2!)
Today we present part two of our Red Dead Redemption gameplay. This time around, we spend more time exploring the huge open world, as well as the different customisation options you get.
Read More »Red Dead Redemption 2 PS4 Gameplay (Part 1)
Red Dead Redemption 2 is finally out! Over the weekend, BoMenzzz checked it out on PS4, providing lengthy gameplay and first impressions.
Read More »Leo Says EP11 – Razer Project Linda, Corsair wanted to buy EKWB? CES coverage CoolerMaster, Phanteks & Seasonic
In the eleventh episode of ‘Leo Says' – our grumpy guru Leo is just back from CES at Vegas and he discusses many topics of interest including AMD and Intel's new CPU venture, Cooler Master Products and the cool partnership in place with Seasonic and Phanteks. He also discusses some …
Read More »Game of Thrones season opener triggers piracy surge
With the official debut of this season's episode one of Game of Thrones, millions of people around the world have been eagerly watching to find out what is set to happen to some of their favourite characters. Not everyone did so through official channels though. Indeed, more than a million …
Read More »Exclusive interview with Razer CEO Min-Liang Tan
As the Electronics Entertainment Event (E3) prepares to kick off in the Los Angeles Convention Centre, KitGuru managed to get an exclusive interview with Razer CEO and Founder, Min-Liang Tan. As well as getting a feel for what's coming at E3, we also managed to speak with him about how he …
Read More »AMD Radeon 2015 roadmap leaks: Whole lineup now revealed
A web-site has published a slide that reveals AMD’s graphics products lineup that will be available later this year. The image does not only unveil the names and positioning of AMD’s upcoming Radeon solutions, but also code-names of the new graphics processing units from the company. If the slide published …
Read More »Specifications of AMD’s Radeon Fury confirmed by benchmark database
Even though Advanced Micro Devices openly demonstrates its next generation graphics processing unit, it has never confirmed specifications of the product. Nonetheless, multiple leaks have already revealed the vast majority of technical details about the upcoming AMD Radeon Fury graphics card and recently specs of the device were confirmed once …
Read More »AMD teases ‘Fiji’, but refuses to reveal ‘Fury’
At a press conference at the Computex trade-show Advanced Micro Devices has officially demonstrated its first graphics processing unit with high bandwidth memory (HBM) code-named “Fiji”, which is set to power AMD’s next-generation flagship graphics card known unofficially as the Radeon Fury X. But while the company did show its …
Read More »The name of flagship AMD Radeon revealed: Fury is back
AMD’s next next-generation flagship Radeon graphics card will be the world’s first add-in-board to use stacked high-bandwidth memory (HBM) that will ensure unprecedented performance and will open a number of new doors for graphics adapters. It is rather ironic that for a graphics card that shows the future of GPUs, …
Read More »KitGuru Annual Awards 2014
We love this industry and the logic behind that love is quite simple. Billions are spent on R&D each year – much of which goes toward making games run quicker and film/video stream quicker/smoother than ever before. In other words, thousands of scientists around the world are working toward one …
Read More »PlayStation 4 Slim, possibly with lower price, could emerge next year
Last week it transpired that Advanced Micro Devices is already working on a 20nm version of system-on-chip for Microsoft Corp.’s Xbox One game console, which will enable the software giant to introduce a smaller and cheaper version of its system sometimes in 2015. Keeping in mind that Sony Corp.’s PlayStation …
Read More »Phanteks launch Enthoo Pro Chassis
One of the more unusually named items in the history of computing, there's no denying that the Phanteks products we've seen so far DESERVE to stand out. With today's launch of the latest version, KitGuru wonders if this specialist engineering and design company can pull it off again? Not only …
Read More »Win Limited Edition 120mm KitGuru fans!
Today we have a very special competition in place to celebrate KITGURU's partnership with Sharkoon to create a limited edition run of Silent Eagle 2000 fans sporting Kitguru site branding and colours. You could be one of only a handful of people to own these collectors items! The Sharkoon Silent …
Read More »ASUS ROG aims to seduce fans with mainboard giveaway
It's always nice when someone helps you celebrate the month of love. With February 14th rapidly approaching, the eager beavers at ASUS Republic of Gamers have decided to pull off a cupid stunt. Read on for details. To achieve goody-winning status, you will need to reveal your Gear of the …
Read More »Google floods Russia, Putin pro gay messaging everywhere
Across Eurasia, around 300 million Russian speaking folks will have powered up their favourite search engine to be treated to a peacock display of pro-gay messaging. Has any country's state policy ever backfired so badly and so publicly? KitGuru looks for rainbows in the skies over rain-drenched Blighty. Some battles …
Read More »Panasonic brings 4K video to the Digital SLR market
With companies like Sony struggling badly in the consumer electronics market, it's interesting to see that one area where the CEO does not want to back away from is 4K TVs. As 3D interest cools (awaiting the next instalment in the Cameron blockbusting Avatar series for renewed energy), 4K looks …
Read More »Apple store prankster talks drivel and takes bribes
Imagine a world where the overly friendly young chaps and chap-esses in an Apple store didn't actually have a clue what they were talking about, regularly make up technology to describe what your looking at and were happy to accept bribes. KitGuru checks out secret cam footage of this alternative reality.
Read More »YOYOTech launches new starter kits to get you building
The term PC or Personal Computer covers a broad spectrum of systems – with everything from hand built from the ground up, through to off the shelf systems where everything is done for you. KitGuru casts an eye over YOYOTech's latest range of offers. Just how lazy are we? We're …
Read More »Magic the Gathering might be getting a movie
Anyone that's played the recent Magic the Gathering: Duels of the Planeswalkers games without much knowledge of the game's history, will no doubt have been surprised and even a little bored at the irrelevant story that surrounds the card game and is told to you in the form of swaying …
Read More »YOYOTech claims there is a resurgence for gaming PCs
Invited down to a glamorous hotel in central London by YOYOTech to see ‘The Resurgence of PC Gaming', KitGuru was intrigued. The Centerprise performance PC brand was certainly acting confident, but in the face of recent IDC and Gartner reports, was that confidence mis-placed? Ignoring the wine and nibbles, we …
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