Leo is back on UK shores after a long week at CES with Briony in Las Vegas. In today's episode, Leo runs over some additional thoughts on the show, AMD's recent CPU & GPU announcements, Intel's illusive 28-core Xeon, Nvidia RTX and more.
Read More »Microsoft might show off an upgraded HoloLens next month
It has been around four years since Microsoft first unveiled the HoloLens. Things have been quiet for the emerging AR headset for a while now but it looks like we might be getting a look at a second generation headset next month. Microsoft is going to be attending Mobile World …
Read More »Lack of demand sees Intel discontinue Core+ processors bundled with Optane memory
Last year, Intel unveiled its Core+ line of processors, bundling i7+8700, i5+8400 and i5+8500 models with 16GB of Optane memory. It seems as though a lack of demand has since led to their discontinuation, as Intel has filed a ‘product change notification’ earlier this week. Intel spent a good portion …
Read More »Nvidia’s latest driver update adds support for G-Sync on FreeSync and RTX 2060
RTX 2060, DLSS in Battlefield V and G-Sync compatibility on FreeSync displays are all new features headlining Nvidia's latest driver update.
Read More »Team Group T-Force Xcalibur RGB 16GB DDR4-3600MHz Review
It's more RGB memory - this time from Team Group. Leo finds out how good it really is
Read More »ASUS ROG RTX 2060 Strix OC (O6G) Review
ASUS has created a stunning RTX 2060 card - but is it just too expensive for a 2060?
Read More »AMD files lawsuit against MediaTek for patent infringement
AMD is taking legal action against MediaTek for allegedly infringing on patents related to its GPU and APU technologies.
Read More »CES 2019: Briony checks out the new Razer monitor, case, RTX Blade laptops and more
Razer has been keeping us very busy this week, with several big announcements coming out of CES this year. Today, Briony visits the Razer suite in Vegas to take a closer look at the new laptops, Razer's first gaming monitor, Razer's first PC case and more. Earlier in the week, …
Read More »CES 2019: Briony takes a look at the InWin 928 Super Tower with ROG Dominus
Yesterday was the last day of CES, so we have been doing the rounds and wrapping up any interesting bits we didn't get to see earlier in the week. Today Briony takes a look at the new InWin 928 SuperTower case- a new high end option for the extreme enthusiast. …
Read More »CES 2019: Cooler Master unveil a range of new RGB coolers and fans
Alongside brand new cases, peripherals and its part in ASRock’s Phantom Gaming Alliance, Cooler Master has, of course, unveiled a range of new thermal options at CES 2019. Ensuring there’s something for everyone, Cooler Master has introduced three new tower coolers and a brand new series of fans, all clad …
Read More »CES 2019: Leo takes a tour around Supermicro/SuperO’s new motherboard lineup
As we were wrapping up our rounds at CES today, Leo stopped by to visit the Supermicro/SuperO suite. Lately, the company has been dipping its toes into the consumer motherboard market, expanding beyond server-grade hardware. We were able to take a peek at the full lineup. Supermicro has a wide …
Read More »CES 2019: EVGA RTX 2080Ti Kingpin, RTX 2060, Nu Audio and Z390 DARK
Much like most AiBs at CES this week, EVGA turned up with its new lineup of RTX 2060 graphics cards. However, there was plenty more on show, including a new sound card, a new Z390 motherboard and perhaps most excitingly, an early look at the RTX 2080Ti Kingpin edition. EVGA …
Read More »CES 2019: Gamerstorm Captain, Assassin III and more
Today at CES, Leo and Briony stopped by to check out all of the new gear coming from Deepcool and Gamerstorm, including all new cases, all-in-one liquid coolers and the return of the Assassin air cooler, which is absolutely massive. First up we have the new Gamerstorm all-in-one liquid coolers. …
Read More »CES 2019: ASUS ROG RTX 2080Ti Matrix, ROG Dominus, Zephyrus, Mothership and more
Today at CES, Leo sat down with JJ and Sascha from ASUS to discuss all of the latest hardware. From the all new RTX 2080Ti Matrix edition, to the ROG Mothership laptop, ROG Dominus motherboard and new monitors. We've covered quite a few ASUS announcements this week already, with dedicated …
Read More »CES 2019: Patriot Viper peripherals and SSDs
We stopped by at the Patriot Memory suite for our final stop at CES today, taking a look at new SSDs, RAM and peripherals for the PC market. First up is the Burst SSD, which is your standard SATA 2.5-inch drive. As you would expect, speeds top out at 560Mbps …
Read More »CES 2019: Leo takes a look at EK Classic, Valkyrie, ROG Dominus and more
We've covered plenty of laptops, monitors, peripherals and cases so far over the course of CES, but we haven't forgotten about the liquid cooling enthusiasts amongst you. Today at CES, Leo visited EKWB to check out the new hardware coming our way in 2019, including new fittings, the latest version …
Read More »CES 2019: Thermaltake RGB Plus, Level 20 cases, custom liquid cooling kits and more
Today at CES, Leo stopped by at the Thermaltake booth to check out the latest developments- including another look at the Level 20 series of cases and plenty of RGB. This year, Thermaltake is launching its own custom liquid cooling kits complete with your choice of either hard or soft …
Read More »CES 2019: Gigabyte’s new RTX laptops, RTX 2060 GPUs and new AORUS gaming monitor
Today at CES, Leo swung by the Gigabyte suite to check out the all-new RTX 2060 range, new liquid cooled GPUs, RTX laptops and the brand new AORUS gaming monitor. First up, Gigabyte has three new RTX 2060 graphics cards coming up and an extra AORUS version to boot. The …
Read More »CES 2019: Cooler Master unveils all-new case designs, peripherals and more
Today at CES, Leo and Briony took a trip to see Cooler Master, who were showing off a range of new innovative designs for cases, modding accessories, power supplies and more. We also had the chance to check out some of Cooler Master's upcoming peripherals. The Cooler Master booth still …
Read More »CES 2019: Corsair showcases new hardware, peripherals and streaming gear
Today at CES, Briony had the chance to swing by the Corsair booth to get additional details on newly announced hardware. This includes the new Elgato gear for content creators, Slipstream wireless peripherals and the new Corsair One PCs, which now come with Core i9 and RTX 2080Ti options. As …
Read More »Win a 16GB 3200MHz WaterRAM kit from Thermaltake! (closed)
To celebrate the launch of Thermaltake's all-new WaterRAM, we are teaming up to give away one 16GB kit to a lucky KitGuru reader!
Read More »CES 2019: AMD offers up some details on Zen 2 and 3rd Gen Ryzen
There were plenty of Ryzen 3000 and Zen 2 rumours floating around prior to AMD's CES keynote today. Those that were hoping for a full unveiling will be disappointed but we did at least get some details on AMD's next-gen processors for desktop. 3rd Gen Ryzen will be launching in …
Read More »CES 2019: AMD unveils Radeon VII, based on 7nm Vega and targets RTX 2080 performance
For AMD’s 50th anniversary, the company took to its first-ever CES keynote to reveal its next-generation Vega graphics card. The Radeon VII is built on AMD’s 7nm process, enabling it to better compete against Nvidia’s RTX range in 4K resolutions, virtual reality (VR) and 3D rendering. Trudging through the numbers, …
Read More »CES 2019: Leo talks $5K BFGD, RTX 2060 and RTX for laptops
Today at CES, Leo and Briony stopped by at the Nvidia suite to check out all of the latest hardware. That includes the new super-sized BFGD gaming displays due in February, the recently launched RTX 2060 and finally, RTX for laptops. We have already extensively covered all of the big …
Read More »CES 2019: Alphacool Eisball, Eisbaer Extreme and more
Today at CES, Leo had the chance to catch up with Alphacool to check out all of the new liquid cooling gear coming our way this year. The star of the show is the new Eisbaer Extreme all-in-one AIO, but we also have new water blocks, pumps and reservoirs to …
Read More »3DMark releases Port Royal ray tracing benchmark – benchmarks inside!
Last night we saw the official launch of 3DMark's new ray tracing benchmark – Port Royal. This is a 2560×1440 benchmark and is the world's first ‘dedicated real-time ray tracing benchmark for gamers' according to UL, the parent company of 3DMark. For your reference, we have benchmarked the RTX 2060, …
Read More »CES 2019: Phanteks Enthoo Luxe 2, Eclipse P600 and new watercooling gear
We had the chance to stop by at the Phanteks suite at CES yesterday. We were able to get a sneak peek at two new cases- the Eclipse P600 and the Enthoo Luxe 2, both of which come with new improvements compared to last generation. Beyond that, we have new …
Read More »CES 2019: be quiet! launches Dark Base 700 White edition, Dark Rock Slim and new fans
Our CES coverage continues, today we had the chance to catch up with be quiet!, who gave us an early look at the new Dark Base 700 White edition, Dark Rock 4 Slim and re-designed Shadow Wings and Pure Wings fans. The Dark Base 700 White edition doesn't change up …
Read More »Thermaltake 32GB DDR4-3200MHz WaterRAM RGB Review
Its unique, expensive, but really good. Leo likes it!
Read More »CES 2019: Intel is expanding its 9th generation line of processors
For the past three months, Intel has focused on flagship desktop and workstation variants of its 9th generation line-up, leaving little to compete on the budget end of the market. Taking to CES 2019, Intel’s Gregory Bryant revealed a much-needed expansion to the family, from Core i3 to i9 and …
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