Today we are going to look at a complete range of CPU coolers which have just been released by a new brand to the market – Raijintek. They are designed to offer excellent performance and efficiency at a reasonable price, and are targeted at avid PC users looking to get …
Read More »NZXT H630 Silent Case Review
Today we are going to look at the NZXT H630 case which is pitched as a high-end silent case which offers a combination of cutting-edge design, excellent acoustics and solid build quality. After the recent success of the Phantom series of cases, NZXT seems to be on a roll. We …
Read More »Acer Iconia A1-810 8 inch Tablet Review
Today we are going to take a look at the Acer Iconia A1-810 tablet which is designed for those users who are looking to enjoy the benefits of a tablet without spending a fortune. In fact, this particular model is available from around £160, which sounds like an exciting proposition if …
Read More »Gigabyte F2A85XN-WIFI Mini-ITX Motherboard Review
Today we are going to take a look at the Gigabyte F2A85XN-WIFI, a mid-range mini-ITX motherboard, aimed at those who are looking to build a basic compact gaming system or a compact media centre PC. The Gigabyte F2A85XN-WIFI features the AMD A85X chipset and supports all of the latest ‘Richland’ …
Read More »Lian Li PC-Q30 Mini-ITX Case Review
Today we are going to look at the PC-Q30 which is one of the latest Mini ITX cases from Lian Li. We have looked at a number of compact cases from Lian Li in the past and have been generally very impressed with what they have to offer. This particular …
Read More »Fractal Design Define XL R2 Review
Today we are going to take a look at the Fractal Design Define XL R2 case which is the successor to the highly regarded Define XL. This is a full tower case which is designed to house some of the largest and most powerful components on the market. It's part …
Read More »Fractal Design Arc Midi R2 Case Review
Today we are going to take a look at the Fractal Design Arc Midi R2 which directly replaces the Arc Midi case that we looked at in-depth last year over here. The Arc range of cases are designed with performance users in mind as they don't focus specifically on noise suppression like …
Read More »AMD A10-6800K (Richland) APU Review
Today we are going to take a look at the latest ‘Richland’ APUs from AMD which have been refreshed with ‘Piledriver’ cores to enhance performance. There are numerous other improvements including the addition of 2133 MHz memory support for the A10 models. Since AMD released their first APUs back in …
Read More »Cooler Master N200 Mini-Tower Case Review
Today we are going to look at the Cooler Master N200 case which is a mainstream model designed with water cooling in mind. It occupies a compact mid-tower form factor and can accommodate a micro-ATX motherboard as well as an array of high-end components. Being a budget model, the N200 seems …
Read More »Kingston HyperX Beast 2400 MHz Black PCB Overview
Only our most eagle-eyed readers will be able to tell the difference between this latest kit of Kingston's HyperX Beast memory and the one we reviewed back in December here. While the performance credentials of the two kits are identical, Kingston have added the option of a black PCB to …
Read More »Tt eSPORTS Shock Gaming Headset Review
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 …
Read More »Edifier Predator 2.1 Speaker System review
Today we are going to take a look at the Edifier Predator 2.1 Speaker System which promises to combine a unique design with excellent sound quality characteristics. It uses a simple configuration which consists of a large subwoofer unit with a pair of front facing drives. This makes it ideal …
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 »MSI Z77A-GD65 Gaming Motherboard Review
Today we are going to look at the MSI Z77A-GD65 Gaming motherboard. It's MSI's latest model, targeted at the enthusiast audience, more specifically enthusiast gamers. It boasts an impressive feature set which is specifically tailored for those gamers who want the best possible performance from their system. MSI are one …
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 »Cooler Master Seidon 240M Liquid CPU Cooler Review
Today we are going to look at the Cooler Master Seidon 240M which is the latest 240 mm liquid CPU cooler to hit the market. We were very impressed with Cooler Master's first attempt at a liquid CPU cooler, the Seidon 120M, when we reviewed it back in January. It …
Read More »Biostar Hi-Fi Z77X Motherboard Review
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. …
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 »Enermax Aurora Micro Wireless Keyboard Review
Today we are going to take a look at the Enermax Aurora Wireless Keyboard which incorporates a laser trackball and mouse keys into the bezel of the unit. This makes it ideal for use with home theatre computers or in other applications where a dedicated mouse isn't preferable. Enermax isn't …
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 »Antec ISK 110 VESA Case Review
Today we are going to look at the Antec ISK 110 VESA which is a small form factor PC case that can be attached to the back of your monitor to save space. It's designed to be as compact as possible, only supporting the smallest components. This makes it ideal …
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 »Fractal Design Node 605 Case Review
Today we are going to look at the Node 605 from Fractal Design which is designed to be used primarily for home theatre PC builds. It is part of the same range as the Node 304 that we looked at recently which we found to be a very competent product. …
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 Hydro H90 and H110 (with i7-3930K) Review
Today we are going to look at the Corsair H90 which fits into the middle of the Hydro range, in a similar position to the H80i. It is designed to compete directly with the new NZXT Kraken X40 (review forthcoming), boasting a 140 mm radiator to improve performance over standard …
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