Phanteks are well known for their range of CPU coolers. We have reviewed many of them on Kitguru in the last year and their performance coolers are certainly in the top 5% when it comes to cooling performance. Their PH-TC14PE was a prime challenger for the long term Noctua NH …

Our other articles today focus on building a new Intel Haswell system with ASUS and GIGABYTE motherboards, but what if you don't have the time to start creating your own gaming masterpiece? We turned to the award winning UK system builder PCSPECIALIST who sent over their latest ‘Vanquish Enforcer' system, …

This weekend Intel launch their new Haswell range of processors and the major motherboard partners have a range of models for the enthusiast audience to choose from. We have several articles prepared for today, and this review focuses on the new Asus Sabertooth Motherboard paired up with the Intel Core …

This weekend Intel launch their range of Haswell processors and companies such as Asus and Gigabyte have a new range of boards for the enthusiast audience to choose from. This review focuses on the Gigabyte GA-Z87X-OC motherboard when paired up with the Intel Core i7 4770k processor. Just how capable …

Today we look at a customised, overclocked version of the new Nvidia GTX770 graphics card from MSI. The latest GTX770 is based around the same GK104 GPU that was used in the ever popular GTX680.  The GTX770 is priced close to the HD7970 and targets the high end gaming audience …

Today we are looking at the latest OCZ SSD – the Vertex 450 256GB. OCZ purchased Indilinx in 2011 and they have been slowly building up a range of drives featuring their Barefoot 3 controller. We have already reviewed several solid state drives featuring this controller and they have all …

We received some queries from Kitguru readers after our initial Radeon Quad HD7990 testing back in January this year. We had a crash happy disaster of monumental proportions and based on emails, we weren't the only users experiencing problems. We had assumed at the time that AMD had not focused …

Today we are looking at the latest gaming rig from ARIA, a high powered compact system featuring an AMD HD7950 and an overclocked Core i5 3570k. ARIA have decided to use the sexy, diminutive Bitfenix Prodigy case, paired up with a mini-ITX ASUS P8Z77-I Deluxe motherboard. ARIA recently dropped the price from …

I still have fond memories of my first BlackBerry phone. While many people would chuckle now at the monochrome screen and ancient interface, I only had to charge the battery twice a week. Smartphones today may have fast quad core processors and giant 4 inch HD colour screens, but by …

When buying parts to build a new system many people underestimate the importance of the power supply. We receive a lot of emails and Facebook questions from readers who are experiencing system stability issues, many of which we find out are related to poor power delivery. When buying a power supply …

We reviewed the AMD HD7990 ‘Malta' Graphics card last month. There was no doubt that AMD were back in the high end game, challenging the GTX690 for top performance position. For those who missed the launch the HD7990 it is a dual GPU solution comprising 8.6 billion transistors, 4096 stream …

If you have a limited budget then many of the high end systems we review on Kitguru are simply out of reach. Today we aim to redress this by looking at a budget oriented build from UK retailer ARIA. The Gladiator 6300 comprises a 6 core AMD processor, 8GB of …

We were given the opportunity to interview Roy Taylor, Corporate Vice President Global Channel Sales for AMD. Roy is a busy man, but he still found time to sit down and chat with Kitguru. First, a little background history – before Roy joined AMD on January 2nd this year, he had …

Today we are looking at the Fractal Design Tesla R2 1000W, a high output power supply which achieves a very competitive price point in the United Kingdom, around £130 inc vat. While this unit isn't modular, it does achieve 80 Plus Gold Certification and has a full 3 year warranty. …

Today we are looking at a power supply from Cooler Master , part of the high end V Series. This new range comprises a 700W, 850W and 1000W unit. The power supply we are reviewing today is firmly targeting the high end – it is a pure modular design with 80 …

With Intel's new Haswell platform just around the corner, many power supply companies have been rushing to get compatibility confirmed. You may not know, but Intel's Haswell C6/C7 power states require a minimum load of 0.05A on the 12V2 rail and many current power supplies will fail to provide that …

Today we are looking at the Kingston Wi-Drive. This portable device can be used to wirelessly transmit and share content with up to three tablets or smartphones simultaneously. Photos, videos and music can be shared with iOS and Android devices. Simply download a free Wi-Drive application, or access directly through …

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 …

Bequiet! really produce the finest quality hardware money can buy and they are offering a list of lovely prizes in conjunction with their partners Team-dignitas. To qualify for a chance to win, watch the video and send us the correct answer. Promotion runs until the 8th of May. All those …

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 …

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 …

The battle for the title of ‘world's fastest graphics card' has been hotly contested for as long as I can remember. This week AMD are releasing their official HD7990 ‘Malta' graphics card – a dual GPU solution comprising 8.6 billion transistors, 4096 stream processors … capable of 8.2 TFLOPS of …

Today we are looking at the latest high end gaming rig from the UK division of system builder CyberPower. This two grand system is designed specifically for gamers and features an overclocked Core i5 3570k processor with the class leading Nvidia GTX Titan graphics card. CyberPower know that Kitguru readers …

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 …

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 …

OCZ Technology have been at the forefront of Solid State designs now for many years. They released their Vertex 3 drives which featured the Sandforce 2281 controller back in 2011. This was a popular drive among the enthusiast audience as it offered excellent performance characteristics at a competitive price point. …

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 …

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 …