It looks like Ryzen is set to expand further this year, we've already caught wind of upcoming datacenter and HEDT CPUs but now, it looks like Ryzen-powered laptops are also on the way this year. This week, ASUS has begun teasing its first ROG gaming laptop to be powered by …
Read More »GeIL Evo X 16GB DDR4 3000MHz Review (RGB lighting)
Can GeIL compete with G.Skill and Corsair with Evo X RGB memory?
Read More »Alphacool launches XPX Eisblock Clear and Satin CPU water blocks
This week, Alphacool is expanding its water block range with the brand new XPX Eisblock in both clear and satin versions. Similarly to other CPU water blocks in the XPX range, the Eisblock is designed with Alphacool's exclusive ramp technology. This new method allows for improved cooling performance by allowing …
Read More »ADATA XPG SX950 240GB SSD Review
Today we look at the ADATA XPG SX950, the first XPG 2.5in drive to use 3D NAND.
Read More »AMD will build another round of Zen CPUs on 14nm+ before jumping to ‘Zen 2’ and 7nm
This evening, AMD held a conference call to follow up and provide additional clarification to some of the announcements it made during the Financial Analyst meeting on Tuesday this week. During that event, AMD unveiled the Radeon Vega Frontier Edition, alongside its forthcoming Threadripper and EPYC processors. However, GPU and …
Read More »AMD will be at Computex this year, RX Vega confirmed to be shown
Update: Last week, we learned that AMD would definitely be heading to Computex this year, with the company's own panel scheduled to take place on the 31st of May. Obviously, we didn't know exactly what would be shown during the panel at the time but last night, Radeon Technology Group …
Read More »Intel reportedly refutes claims that it is licensing AMD’s GPU tech
Reports of Intel's switch to the red team appear to have been greatly exaggerated...
Read More »ID-Cooling FrostFlow 240L AIO Review
ID-Cooling is a new player in the CPU cooling market. Does the FrostFlow 240L impress?
Read More »Western Digital Black PCIe Gen3x4 NVMe 512GB SSD Review
The WD Black PCIe drive is as it says on the tin a PCIe drive - and a PCIe Gen3 x4 one at that.
Read More »Google teaming up with HTC Vive and Lenovo to launch standalone VR headsets
We have been tackling the big announcements coming out of Google I/O today. So far, we've learned that Android has two billion active monthly users now, we've also had a look at the Android O beta and what it entails. However, virtual reality also spent some time in the limelight …
Read More »Corsair HX850 Platinum (2017) Power Supply Review
Today we analyse one of the latest power supplies from fan favourite Corsair. I last looked at the HX range back in 2012 but Corsair have updated the newest HX model in key areas – its now a pure modular design with efficiency levels enhanced from Gold to Platinum levels. …
Read More »Gigabyte AB350-Gaming 3 Motherboard Review
Can Gigabyte's AB350-Gaming 3 prove itself as the feature-infused king at around £100?
Read More »Sapphire RX 580 Pulse 8GB Review
The RX 580 - a new mid-range king? Today we analyse the Sapphire Pulse card, priced at £239.99.
Read More »Sapphire RX 570 Pulse Review
Like its bigger brother, The Sapphire RX 570 is stripped down and cost effective. Is it any good?
Read More »AMD unveils ‘Threadripper’ 16C/32T and ‘EPYC’ 32C CPUs
Last night, AMD held its Financial Analyst Day meeting, all with the purpose of clearly outlining its product roadmaps and unveiling the rest of its 2017 release plans. Not only did we hear about AMD’s future GPU plans, but the company also unveiled its upcoming ‘Threadripper’ and ‘EPYC’ CPUs. Threadripper …
Read More »AMD updates GPU roadmap, announces Radeon Vega ‘Frontier Edition’
Last night, AMD held its Financial Analyst Day meeting, all with the purpose of clearly outlining its product roadmaps and unveiling the rest of its 2017 release plans. Not only did we hear about AMD's upcoming ‘Threadripper' and ‘EPYC' CPU launches, but the company also updated its GPU roadmap from …
Read More »Nvidia Ansel: A ‘how to’ guide to snapping some pretty sweet shots
Nvidia Ansel - a great tool for taking in-game screenshots. Here's our 'how to' guide to get you taking snaps in no time.
Read More »FSP Windale 6 Cooler Review
FSP is now the in CPU cooling game - how does the Windale 6 fare against the competition?
Read More »Zenimax is now suing Samsung over the Gear VR, claims it was built on stolen technology
Having successfully secured a $500 million payout from Oculus earlier this year, Zenimax is now turning its attention to other companies involved with Oculus. This time around, Zenimax is suing Samsung over the Gear VR headset, due to the fact that it uses Oculus software. The new lawsuit also throws …
Read More »Rumour: AMD to have three RX Vega GPUs available on 5th of June
Those of you who have been holding out for AMD's RX Vega launch may not have to wait much longer. This week, a report based on ‘reliable sources within AMD's HQ' has come out, claiming that the initial paper launch for three RX Vega GPUs will occur during AMD's Computex …
Read More »ASRock Fatal1ty AB350 Gaming K4 Motherboard Review
Can ASRock's attempt at a £100 B350 motherboard prove to be a worthy option for gamers?
Read More »AMD 12-core and 16-core high-end desktop SKUs spotted
AMD has a huge hole in its portfolio, it spans the height above its Ryzen 7 HEDT CPUs all the way up to Naples, the 32-core, 64-thread behemoth it plans to release for datacenter-class computing, and while we'd heard reports it was reserved for lighter server SKUs, it seems that …
Read More »Microsoft’s Windows 10 VR headsets could give Oculus and HTC a run for their money
Last year, Microsoft revealed that it would be jumping into virtual reality by teaming up with third-party companies to build a slew of new headsets for Windows 10. Now today during its annual Build conference, the company unveiled the first two headsets, with prices that could give Oculus and HTC …
Read More »Corsair TX 750M Power Supply Review (80 Plus Gold)
Corsair release their new range of TX-M power supplies which get an efficiency bump to 80 Plus Gold.
Read More »Google acquires the VR studio behind Job Simulator
It looks like Google is bolstering its virtual reality talent as the company just acquired Owlchemy Labs. The studio is best known for its award winning VR hit, Job Simulator, as well as its most recent game, Rick and Morty VR. Both Google and Owlchemy Labs have confirmed the deal, …
Read More »MSI B350 Tomahawk (AM4) Motherboard Review
An overclockable and LED lit AM4 motherboard for £100.
Read More »Nvidia announces the Tesla V100, the first Volta GPU
Today Nvidia kicked off the GPU Technology Conference, with CEO Jen-Hsun Huang taking the stage to announce its very first GPU based on the Volta architecture- the Tesla V100. This is the most advanced accelerator ever built, powered by 5120 CUDA cores, over 21 billion transistors and 16GB of HBM2 …
Read More »AMD’s upcoming Raven Ridge APU details appear online
Right now, AMD is busy preparing its next set of APUs, currently known as ‘Raven Ridge'. These are said to be the first based on the Zen architecture and now, it seems like the hardware is edging closer to being ready. This week, a Raven Ridge APU has been spotted …
Read More »Fractal Design Celsius S24 (240mm liquid cooler, alum. radiator)
Today we are looking at the new Fractal Design cooler - is it any good?
Read More »ASUS ROG Strix Z270i Gaming Motherboard Review
An innovative M.2 heatsink and Dual M.2 ports crammed into the mini-ITX form factor.
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