Gigabyte Aorus has been expanding into gaming monitors recently. We've had a look at the 1080p/144Hz CV27 ourselves but if you prefer high refresh rate 1440p gaming, then the Gigabyte Aorus CV27Q Tactical Gaming Monitor will be right up your alley. The Gigabyte Aorus CV27Q boasts a 2560×1440 resolution, 165Hz …
Read More »Intel’s upcoming 5GHz Core i9-9900KS will have a much higher TDP, so substantial cooling will be required
Intel will be launching the Core i9-9900KS in October, boasting a base frequency of 4GHz and a boost speed of 5GHz across all cores. As expected, this level of performance can't be achieved with the 95W TDP of the original Core i9-9900K, with reports currently indicating that the CPU could near …
Read More »Sharkoon’s new ELBRUS gaming chairs are the best value yet
Sharkoon has been working its way into the gaming chair market for a while now, with several models hitting different price points. This week, Sharkoon is launching two new chairs, the ELBRUS 1 and ELBRUS 2, delivering more affordable options for PC gaming enthusiasts. The ELBRUS 1 is upholstered with …
Read More »Samsung’s new PCIe 4.0 SSDs offer lightning fast speeds and are bolstered by ‘never die’ technology
Samsung combines super fast PCIe 4.0 speeds with some very smart software upgrades to create what could be the most 'fail proof' SSD to date.
Read More »Benchmark leak gives details on Intel Core i9-10900X and Core i9-10980XE
Fans of HEDT platforms have quite a lot to look forward to at the moment. Not only has there been leaked information surrounding AMD's 3rd Gen Threadripper CPUs, but we also have details on Intel's Cascade Lake-X chips thanks to benchmark leaks. The Intel Core i9-10900X and Core i9-10980XE were …
Read More »Alphacool launches new range of water blocks featuring RGB lighting and support for HEDT CPUs
Custom liquid cooling manufacturer, Alphacool, is launching three new water blocks today focusing on HEDT CPUs. These new CPU blocks will support both AMD Socket TR4 and Intel LGA 2066, along with some other smaller desktop variants. The line-up consists of three water blocks following a similar design principle, with …
Read More »Rumours of TSMC struggling to meet demand could see production lead times of 7nm chips tripled
A lot of major tech companies are making the jump to 7nm chips and TSMC has a lot of major clients vying for production lines. According to sources this week, TSMC might be struggling to meet this demand for 7nm chips, which could see production times jump. TSMC makes chips …
Read More »Silverstone’s Permafrost AIOs pack ARGB, a new block/pump design and automotive grade radiators
As previously reported at Computex 2019, Silverstone, a manufacturer of PC cases, components and accessories, will be launching a new range of ‘Permafrost' all-in-one liquid coolers very soon. With launch fast approaching, we now have more details on specs. The Permafrost AIOs are packed with features, including integrated ARGB lighting …
Read More »AOC announces new G2 series gaming displays featuring IPS panels and high refresh rates
AOC is upgrading its G2 series of high refresh rate, affordable gaming monitors this month. As part of the new line-up, we have two displays with 1080p resolution and a 144Hz refresh rate, and another two cheaper options with a 75Hz refresh rate. Each display also packs FreeSync and an …
Read More »AMD drops surprise announcement of new 64-core 2nd generation EPYC processor
At an event in Rome, Italy today, AMD launched a brand new 64-core, 128-thread EPYC processor with faster speeds and a jump up to 280W TDP.
Read More »Fractal Design Vector RS Case Review
It's a fantastic new case from Fractal, based on the Define R6 chassis
Read More »Logitech’s G604 mouse is getting a Lightspeed wireless upgrade with lengthy battery life
Logitech is adding a new member to its Lightspeed line-up of wireless gaming mice. This time around, the G604 is getting the Lightspeed upgrade, packing a total of six macro buttons on the side and some bold claims for battery life. With the number of thumb macro buttons included on …
Read More »Patriot launches Viper branded PCIe 4.0 M.2 SSDs boasting up to 5GB/s read speeds
Patriot’s gaming division, Viper, launched its first venture into Gen 4 PCIe M.2 SSDs this month. Like other PCIe 4.0 SSDs, this one boasts very impressive specs, with read speeds of up to 5GB/s, giving the VP4100 a ten fold increase on traditional SATA SSDs. With the latest Ryzen 3000 …
Read More »Corsair launches its brand new iCUE 465X RGB Smart Case today
Today marks the launch of a couple of interesting new PC cases. We have a review up of the new be quiet! Pure Base 500, meanwhile Corsair has launched a brand-new Mid-Tower ATX chassis- the iCUE 465X RGB Smart Case. Taking on a tempered glass front panel displaying three RGB …
Read More »HTC Vive Cosmos arrives in October with higher resolution screen and inside-out tracking
It has been a while since HTC first announced the VIVE Cosmos but we are finally on the way to an early October launch. The VIVE Cosmos will be more expensive than the Oculus Rift S but it will also offer up an impressive spec bump. The new HTC VIVE …
Read More »Corsair H100i RGB Platinum TR4 Follow Up Review
The Corsair H100i RGB Platinum supports socket TR4, but will the 2950X be too hot to handle?
Read More »Intel’s 10th Gen desktop CPUs to arrive with new 400-series chipset and new socket
With the recent resurgence of AMD and its 7nm Ryzen 3000 CPU line-up, pressure is on Intel to launch 10th Gen Comet Lake CPUs for desktops. AMD has set the precedent for high core count consumer desktop CPUs, so Intel will have to follow suit. In an attempt to suppress …
Read More »AMD Threadripper rumour round-up, TRX40, Gen 4.0 PCIe and more
At this point, we know that 3rd Gen Ryzen Threadripper processors are coming, it is just a matter of when. In the months following Computex, lots of rumours have been circulating, giving us an early idea of what to expect from 7nm Threadripper and its new chipset. Right now, 3rd …
Read More »be quiet! Pure Base 500 Case Review
It's a new £80 case from be quiet! with plenty of features to justify the price tag
Read More »MSI makes another push for creators with Prestige P100 desktop and 5K ultra-wide display
MSI has been making a big push recently to capture the content creation and professional markets. This month, we are seeing another push thanks to the Prestige P100 Desktop and Prestige PS341WU- a product combo that MSI calls “the world's first customisable and synchronisable” creator eco-system package. The Prestige P100 …
Read More »Cooler Master ML240P Mirage All-In-One Review
It's a new AIO from Cooler Master, priced at £139.99. How does it perform?
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The Freezer 34 is a compact design with four heat pipes and fifty-four fin configuration.
Read More »Gamerstorm Castle 240EX AIO Cooler Review
It's a new 240mm AIO from Deepcool, with RGB lighting and anti-leak technology
Read More »Cooler Master Silencio S400 Case Review
It's Cooler Master latest case designed to be as quiet as possible. Is it successful?
Read More »Thermaltake Floe DX RGB 360 Premium Edition AIO Cooler Review
It's a new flagship AIO liquid cooler from Thermaltake, priced at £220
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If you've got £85 to spend on a new case, is the Enso Mesh worth buying?
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