Intel has unveiled its full lineup of G-series processors sporting Radeon RX Vega M graphics. We have the full spec sheet, alongside some early indications of performance.
Read More »Intel updates its kernel flaw statement with performance findings from Microsoft, Apple and others
Earlier this week a security flaw with x86 CPUs went public, which reportedly impacted Intel CPUs the most. The major concern going around was that in order to fix this, OS makers would have to change how Windows, macOS and Linux manage the kernel, which would lead to a performance …
Read More »FCC filing shows 32GB and 64GB versions of the Oculus Go headset are on the way
A few months ago, Facebook officially announced the Oculus Go, a brand new standalone virtual reality headset with all the necessary hardware built in. At the time, just one Oculus Go headset model was announced but according to a recent FCC filing, we might see a second one launch as …
Read More »Intel responds to CPU kernel access security flaw
Yesterday, Intel found itself in a bit of a bind after a security flaw went public. The flaw allowed users with modern CPUs on modern operating systems to gain access to the kernel, which opens PCs up to a range of cyber attacks. At the time, it was believed that …
Read More »OS makers are scrambling to fix Intel CPU design flaw that allows kernel access
(Update 04/01/18): Intel has released a statement over the security concerns raised below. It seems that this may not be an issue unique to Intel's own CPUs and any performance impacts will be mitigated over time. You can find more details HERE. (Original Story 03/01/18): This week it has emerged …
Read More »NZXT H700i Case Review
NZXT has a new flagship case - the H700i. Is it worth £200, or should you steer clear?
Read More »Intel Core i7-8809G with RX Vega on board graphics appears online
Last year, Intel and AMD made its long rumored collaboration official, with Intel announcing that its new Core-H series processors would use on-board graphics from AMD's Radeon team. Since then, things have grown quiet, but this week, Intel began listing the specs for its Core i7-8809G CPU, featuring RX Vega. …
Read More »The Oculus Rift was the most popular VR headset on Steam in December
Over the course of 2017, Facebook cut the price of the Oculus Rift down again and again, closing the year out with a £350 holiday sale for the HMD and Touch controllers. Back in November, we learned that these sales brought Rift and Vive usage up to very similar levels …
Read More »ASRock X399 Taichi – superb budget Threadripper motherboard
This really is a mega board for Threadripper users on a budget. Read on to find out why
Read More »PCB design change introduces EKWB compatibility issues with GTX 1080Ti ROG Strix
In the tech world, revised PCB designs aren't exactly uncommon and often go unnoticed. However, this week we've come across the rare occasion where a PCB design change has introduced some compatibility issues. Recently, Asus introduced a revised PCB design for the ROG Strix GTX 1080Ti, which EKWB has warned …
Read More »Star Trek: Bridge Crew can now be played without a VR headset
Ubisoft launched its biggest virtual reality game to date earlier this year in the form of ‘Star Trek: Bridge Crew'. The game had a big showing at E3 in 2016, followed by an official launch in May 2017. Since its launch, the game has been exclusive virtual reality headset owners, …
Read More »G.Skill launches 2017’s fastest 64GB SO-DIMM memory kit
2017 has been a kind year to memory manufacturer, G.Skill which has managed to bag the “world’s fastest” title on numerous occasions. The year isn’t over yet, however, as G.Skill has now bagged itself the accolade for the world’s fastest 64GB SO-DIMM kit. Its latest 64GB SO-DIMM memory boasts high …
Read More »CalDigit AV Pro 2 3TB external drive (USB 3/USB C)
The AV Pro 2 not only provides external storage but can also charge a laptop and be used as a USB hub.
Read More »Micron begins the transition to GDDR6 graphics memory
Micron has been working on GDDR6 graphics memory for quite some time, announcing earlier this year that the time frame for release had moved up this year. While we won’t see commercial launched until next year, the company has made good on its promise as it increases production ready to …
Read More »Advent Calendar Day 9: Win an Arctic Freezer 33 eSports ONE CPU cooler
The KitGuru Advent Calendar is still going strong! For day 9 we are teaming up with Arctic to give away a brand new Arctic Freezer 33 eSports One CPU cooler! The winner will even get to pick a color of their choice!
Read More »Fractal Design Define R6 – Best PC case of 2017 (and no RGB!)
Leo is a tough audience, but he loves this case - so much he built two systems into it!
Read More »KitGuru reader poll: Just 3.3% think current Nvidia GPU prices are reasonable
KitGuru readers are always active on social media, so over the weekend we asked our Facebook readers to let us know what they thought of Nvidia's current graphics card pricing. Close to a thousand of you shared your thoughts with us so today, we are sharing the results of the …
Read More »Aerocool P7-L240 Liquid Cooler Review
Aerocool's Project 7 range expands with the new P7-L240 RGB liquid cooler - is it worth £99?
Read More »Patent filing shows design tweaks for LG’s upcoming VR headset
Over the last few months, we've been receiving nuggets of information about LG's upcoming virtual reality headset. We know that LG will be using Valve's SteamVR platform just has HTC has with the VIVE, we even saw an early version of the HMD back in September. Now, a recent patent …
Read More »AMD’s next-gen GPU has been spotted in Linux drivers
With AMD's RX Vega now out and about, it is time to start looking towards the future. We've known for some time that Vega will be followed up by ‘Navi' at some point between 2018 and 2020. Now, we know that progress is being made as AMD's next-gen GPU has …
Read More »The Oculus Rift and Touch bundle has dropped to £350
Over the course of this year, the Oculus Rift has had a dramatic drop in price from launch. Originally, the Rift sold for £500 and late last year, the Touch controllers also went on sale for an additional £200. Over the summer, the price for the Rift and Touch dropped …
Read More »ASUS Tinker Board Review
Fancy a Tinker? Asus have the answer.
Read More »GameMax Kallis Case – best £60 case of 2017?
Its only £60 but its actually really very good. Do you need to spend £120+ now to get quality?
Read More »Advent Calendar Day 4: Win a Palit GTX 1070Ti!
It's getting close to Christmas, so we are getting in the holiday spirit! For day four, we are teaming up with PALIT, giving readers the chance to win a Palit GTX 1070Ti Super JetStream graphics card!
Read More »Have your say on Nvidia’s current GPU pricing in our latest poll
Graphics card pricing has been in flux throughout 2017, with prices going up more often than down. Here at KitGuru, we’re running a short poll to see how our readers feel about the current pricing across Nvidia’s line-up of GPUs and would love to hear your thoughts down in the …
Read More »Sapphire RX Vega 64 Nitro+ Limited Edition – better than GTX1080?
We finally get hands-on with a custom Vega 64 card - just how good is it?
Read More »Asus ROG Poseidon Platinum GTX 1080 Ti – liquid or air cooling
This is a monster card - and its on sale this week at OCUK for £100 off. One not to miss!
Read More »Nvidia’s Titan V tested in-game using Futuremark’s 3DMark
Titan V benchmarks have been cropping up for the past week, giving us a deeper look into Nvidia’s new Volta architecture across a variety of tools. This time, the card is put through its paces against modern games using the ever-popular Futuremark 3DMark benchmarking software. Oh, hi Mark. Under the …
Read More »Corsair takes the crown for fastest SODIMM memory
Back in October, G.Skill cracked the world record for fastest SODIMM with its 32GB 3800MHz Ripjaws. Now, the crown has been passed to Corsair for its 32GB Vengeance kit at a whopping 4000MHz. SO-DIMM memory often makes compromises, sacrificing speed for its smaller size so as to fit into laptops …
Read More »AMD set to roll out Ryzen 2 in Q1 2018
AMD's Ryzen CPUs have been a huge success throughout 2017 but it is time to start looking towards the company's plans for next year. AMD has said in the past that we will see a Zen 1 refresh before the jump to Zen 2 architecture, and now it looks like …
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