Kitguru has had some brilliant competitions over the last year, and our latest will be sure to sate the appetite of high resolution gamers across the globe! We are giving away a Gigabyte GTX590 courtesy of DABS. This Gigabyte GeForce GTX 590 Comes In The Case Shown & With The …
Read More »Synology and Y-Cam Grasshopper Bundle Review
We have reviewed many Synology products on Kitguru over the last year, but today we are looking at a bundle deal in conjunction with leading camera manufacturer Y-CAM. The ‘Grasshopper' Basic package can be picked up for £549.99 – it includes a Synology DS211J with 2 Y CAM Knight S …
Read More »ASUS F1A75-I Deluxe Motherboard Review (with A6-3650)
We have reviewed a wide selection of products in the new AMD budget range, but today we look at something special, the ASUS F1A75-I Deluxe. This is a premium mini ITX motherboard which offers a capable foundation for a new media center system. Asus have a reputation for creating some …
Read More »MSI Z68A-GD80-G3 (Intel Z68) Motherboard Review
MSI have been releasing a steady stream of well priced, performance oriented graphics cards and motherboards this year, and today we are looking at their Z68A-GD80-G3 which supports the next generation of PCI Express graphics cards. We have always had good experiences with MSI motherboards, their MSI X58A-GD65 has been …
Read More »MemoRight FTM Plus 240GB SSD Review (Sata III)
A few weeks ago we were sent a SATA II MemoRight 115GB SSD for review and as we expected it got nailed in the performance tests when compared against the latest SATA III SandForce SF-2281 powered drives. MemoRight intervened and asked us to review their latest performance oriented SATA III …
Read More »Gigabyte GA-Z68AP-D3 Z68 review – bargain mobo of the year
Kitguru often focuses on the ultra high end hardware, but today we are building a system around the Gigabyte GA-Z68AP-D3 Z68 motherboard, a new product which aims to deliver the best price point possible. At a shade under £85 we wanted to test this new mobo with the award winning …
Read More »Alienware M18x Laptop Review (with i7-2960XM Extreme Edition)
Alienware have a well earned reputation for creating some of the most exotic, ludicrously specified gaming machines and today we look at their M18x laptop which features the latest flagship Intel Core i7 2960XM Extreme Edition processor, Bluray drive, 8GB of 1600mhz DDR3 memory and dual Nvidia GTX560m graphics. The …
Read More »Patriot Pyro 120GB SSD Review
If you go shopping this month for a Solid State Drive, then you will be presented with a bewildering array of choices. If we are being honest, most people tend to buy an SSD based around the price and the Pyro may appeal, as it is a cheaper version of …
Read More »Win a Sapphire HD6870 Dual Fan Overclock Edition
Today we are giving away a stunning HD6870 Dual Fan Overclock Edition graphics card, courtesy of Sapphire. In our recent review this product won our highest award and is one of the finest choices for the end user today. The new card has dual 90mm fans with thin impellers to …
Read More »MSI R6950 Twin Frozr III Power Edition Review
MSI and ASUS have been producing some of the finest video cards this year, and today we are reviewing the R6950 Twin Frozr III Power Edtion card which features the latest Twin Frozr cooler with dual fans. This design utilises Propeller Blade Technology for 20% more airflow when compared against …
Read More »MemoRight FTM.25 115GB SSD Review
The market in 2011 is literally flooded with Solid State Drives, and today we are looking at a new product from MemoRight – The FTM.25 115GB. While many people have probably never heard of ‘MemoRight', the company have many links to the military and enterprise sectors. The FTM.25 drives are …
Read More »Sapphire HD6870 Dual Fan Overclock Edition Review (with Dirt 3)
AMD's HD6870 has risen in popularity in recent months, as prices have continued to drop. Today in the UK you can pick up a Sapphire 1GB HD6870 for £135 inc vat, making an ideal, low cost purchase for gaming at 1080p. Today we are looking at a heavily modified card …
Read More »Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Review (with battery slice 39+)
The IBM ThinkPad has iconic status, being the machine of choice for the demanding businessman for the last decade. They were known for their traditional ‘boxy' black design, fantastic keyboard and all round class leading build quality. In 2005 Lenovo purchased the IBM personal computer division and took control of …
Read More »Asus WL-330N3G 6 in 1 Wireless-N Router Review
Asus are best known for their motherboards, laptops and exclusive, custom created graphics cards but they also release a range of peripherals and gadgets. Today we are looking at the latest WL-330N3G 6 in 1 Wireless N device which can act as a mobile router for a plethora of devices. …
Read More »MSI X460 Laptop Review (Core i7)
MSI have been releasing some very capable gaming and business systems in the last year. Today we are looking at their latest X460 machine, which is aimed at a user who demands maximum processing power. Our review machine is based around a powerful second generation Core i7 2630QM processor, which …
Read More »Dell XPS 8300 Review (Core i5/Nvidia)
Life in 2011 is hectic, and we don't all have the time or skills necessary to build a PC from the ground up. There are many system makers in the UK, but Dell are assuredly one of the biggest, offering a huge range of solutions to suit every desire and …
Read More »Xebec iTouchpad Diamond Series Wireless Keyboard Review
Today we are looking at a new product from Xebec – the iTouchpad Diamond Series Wireless keyboard which features a built in touchpad. It is rechargeable and is designed for Windows operating systems. Is this the ideal ‘controller' for media use? Being a compact, wireless design means the Xebec iTouchPad …
Read More »Synology Rackstation RS2211+ Review
Today we are looking at another RackStation from Synology – the RS2211+, targeting a demanding business oriented demographic. We reviewed the RS3411xs last month and were extremely impressed. Can the less expensive family sibling maintain the high standards we expect from Synology? When compared directly against the flagship RS3411xs, the …
Read More »OCZ ZS Series 550W Power Supply Review
OCZ have had many successes in recent years, and one of the most noticeable would be their StealthXstream series of power supplies. Today we are looking at a very competitively priced power supply in their new value range, the ZS Series 550W which replaces the StealthXstream 2. The new ZS …
Read More »Cadence 4 bit binary watch review (& competition)
Today we are aiming for a change of pace, with a look at a rather interesting watch aimed at the tech based audience. Instead of featuring Arabic or Latin numerals, watch creator Cadence have opted for ‘4 bit binary' markings. Many readers will be immediately squirming in their seats, but …
Read More »Visiontek Ultimate Performance 12GB / 24GB PC3-14900 CL10 1866mhz Review
Visiontek are a well known brand in North America, having produced some great AMD oriented video cards. A few weeks ago we reviewed their latest 8GB DDR1600mhz kit for Sandybridge which we managed to overclock to a whopping 2133mhz. Today we are looking at their latest 12GB (3x4gb) 1866mhz kit …
Read More »Corsair 750W Enthusiast Series Modular PSU Review (TX750M)
The technology industry has been very competitive now for a number of years, often forcing companies to diversify their range. Corsair, highly respected for their memory products expanded into other sectors, such as high end cooling, speakers and USB peripherals. Also, they have experienced great success in the power supply …
Read More »ASUS PA238Q LED Monitor Review
Today we are looking at the new ASUS PA238Q LED Monitor, the little brother to the PA246Q which we reviewed back in May this year. The Pro Art 238Q is targeted at web professionals, designers and the discerning enthusiast audience who demand a high quality image. The Asus PA238Q is …
Read More »Competition Winners August
Two lucky readers will have received some good news in email this morning! We have announced the winners for the Arctic Cooling MC001-BD BluRay Media Center and the Cooler Master GX650 Power Supply. The winner of the MC001-BD system is Eric Beatty– the correct answer was ‘yes' it is passively …
Read More »MSI GE620 Gaming Laptop Review (Core i7/Nvidia)
Gaming laptops are for an elite audience, where ultimate performance is paramount. Sadly they aren't cheap either, often costing £1,500, or more. Fear ye not, for today because we are looking at the MSI GE 620, a 15.6 inch portable which packs in a Core i7 quad core processor, 4GB …
Read More »Zotac ZBox Nano AD10 Plus Review
Today we are looking at the latest Zotac Zbox Nano AD10 system, a diminutive, low cost computer, ideal for duties as a general workhorse system and for high definition media playback. Zotac have experienced successful launches with their previous range of Zbox ‘mini pc' systems, and the latest NANO AD10 …
Read More »Tt eSPORTS MEKA G Unit Gaming Keyboard Review
The gaming market has been thriving in 2011 thanks to a steady release of quality products from Razer, Steelseries and Thermaltake. Today we are looking at the new Tt eSPORTS MEKA G Unit Gaming Keyboard which is targeted at the FPS, RTS and MMORPG audience. In a similar fashion to …
Read More »Gigabyte HD6770 Silent Cell 1GB Review (passively cooled)
Today we are reviewing a new card from Gigabyte, the HD6770 Silent Cell, which is a passively cooled discrete graphics card built on a 2oz copper layer with full overclocking capabilities. Gigabyte also claim that temperatures with this design be reduced by 10% when compared against the reference solution. Is …
Read More »Sapphire HD6850 Vapor X Edition Graphics Card Review
Sapphire really need no introduction, as AMD's largest graphics partner they have been responsible for releasing some of the finest discrete solutions in all sectors. Today we are looking at their latest mid range offering which is equipped with the highly regarded Vapor X cooler. The Sapphire HD6850 Vapor X …
Read More »LEPA Gold 700 Power Supply Review (G700-MA)
The LEPA range of power supplies are targeted by Enermax at the ‘mid range' sector. A few weeks ago we looked at the LEPA B850W, a great design at a very competitive price point. Today we test the G700, a modular design with 80 Plus Gold Certification. There are three …
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