It looks like another source has come to light, claiming that Intel will now unveil its ‘Basin Falls' platform at Computex this year. This new platform will encompass Skylake-X, Kaby Lake-X and X299. As previously thought, this source claims that Intel is bringing the launch forward by a few months …
Read More »Logitech goes for the understated look with new G413 mechanical keyboard
Logitech is revamping its range of keyboards this year, starting off with the new G412 Mechanical Gaming Keyboard. In a shift away from the over the top design of the G910, the G413 takes on a more subtle aesthetic, while retaining Logitech's highly rated gaming features and Romer-G switches. As …
Read More »Microsoft ‘Cloudbook’ is looking increasingly real
It seems more and more likely that Microsoft will release a new cheap, portable, device running a Cloud-based version of Windows, in time for the next back-to-school shopping season. It's been a busy 12 months for Microsoft. Early on we heard Windows running on Qualcomm's Snapdragon hardware. Even a trial test …
Read More »Leaked design document shows iPhone 8 Touch ID and camera changes
It looks like Apple has settled on a fix for its Touch ID placement problem. Earlier this week, we heard that Apple had been having issues integrating its fingerprint sensor into its new OLED display. To get around this, a newly leaked design document shows Apple moving the Touch ID …
Read More »The original Starcraft and Brood War expansion are now completely free
With Starcraft's HD Remaster now just around the corner, Blizzard has gone ahead and made the original game and the Brood War expansion free to download. Starting from today, you can download and play the original versions of Starcraft and Broodwar on both PC and Mac, with a fresh new …
Read More »Nintendo may have discontinued the NES Mini to make room for a SNES Mini
Last week, Nintendo began discontinuing the NES Mini console, which once again, caused scalper prices on eBay to soar to great heights. At the time, many people wondered why Nintendo would discontinue such a successful, in-demand product but it turns out, it may be due to a replacement coming. According …
Read More »Titanfall 2 is getting free DLC next week
Last week, Respawn Entertainment began revealing its free DLC plans for Titanfall 2. Between now and June, we will be getting new maps, game modes, Titans and more but the rollout is kicking off very soon indeed. On the 25th of April, ‘A Glitch in the Frontier' will release. This …
Read More »Toshiba X300 6TB HDD Review
We recently looked at Toshiba's mainstream P300 hard drive and now it's the turn of a drive from the ‘premium' range of Toshiba's consumer HDD's, the X300, in the shape of the 6TB flagship drive. The X300 takes over from where the P300 stops in terms of capacity, the P300 …
Read More »Canadian researcher patents LI-RAM technology
A researcher at the University of Victoria, British Columbia, has developed a new technology for use with a magneto-resistive type of memory which promises to solve part of the universal memory dilemma equation. Dr. Natia Frank, an Associate Professor and Researcher at the UVic Department of Chemistry, has patented what …
Read More »Report claims Apple is planning a Xeon powered iMac with ECC RAM
Earlier this year, Apple began sharing its plans for the future of its desktop systems. The next big Mac Pro refresh is coming in 2018 but in the meantime, Apple is said to be planning a ‘pro-grade' iMac all-in-one for release this year. Now reports this week claim to give …
Read More »This guy built his own iPhone using recycled parts from Chinese markets
The idea of building your own smartphone has been around for a long time but with projects like Phonebloks and Project Ara now dead, we are still far from making the concept a reality. However, one engineer decided to take things into his own hands and flew to China in …
Read More »G.Skill shows off new Trident Z 4333MHz RAM kits, can be pushed to 4500MHz
G.Skill is back at it again this week. Recently, the enthusiast memory maker unleashed 64GB and 128GB kits of Trident Z DDR4 RAM and now, the company is kicking its speeds into high-gear with the launch of its new 16GB 4333MHz kit. The latest modules run at 4333MHz standard but …
Read More »Win a £3,000 Dual GPU GT83VR Laptop with MSI and OcUK!
One of the bigger competitions at Insomnia i60 was the massive gaming laptop giveaway at the MSI-Sponsored VR Experience on the Overclockers stand. The closing date is 25th April, so watch the video for a chance to win! With over 40,000 gamers of all shapes, sizes and ages walking through …
Read More »Sapphire RX 580 Nitro+ Limited Edition 8GB Review
Sapphire makes the best of AMD's RX 580 refresh with its Nitro+ version.
Read More »ASUS RX 570 STRIX Gaming OC 4GB Review
The RX 470 is back except faster, and don't forget to swap that 4 for a 5, RX 570, that's better.
Read More »Nintendo has sold 2.4m Switch consoles worldwide, may sell 7m by end of year
The Nintendo Switch is continuing to sell incredibly well across the globe it seems as new statistics this week show that Nintendo has managed to shift 2.4 million consoles worldwide so far. At this point, the Switch is selling well above analyst expectations, which is causing most to raise their …
Read More »AOC AGON AG251FZ 240Hz FreeSync Monitor Review
Is the AOC AG251FZ only of niche appeal? Probably. Is it expensive for a 1080p TN monitor? Definitely.
Read More »Star Wars Battlefront II won’t have a season pass, new maps and modes will be free
One of the big problems that many had with the original Star Wars Battlefront is that it felt incomplete, with most using the season pass as a list of DLCs that should have been in the game all along. With Battlefront 2, EA is approaching things differently, not only will …
Read More »QNAP launches three new NAS systems, tackling everything from enterprise to small business and media
Finding a good NAS system for business can be an important task. Fortunately, it looks like QNAP is pumping out quite a few at the moment. This month, QNAP Systems has introduced three new models, the TVS-1282T3, which focusses on transferring media across Mac and Windows, the TS-431X- a four …
Read More »ASUS is giving away Dawn of War III with some of its GPUs, mobos, monitors and more
If you are currently planning/buying hardware for your next PC build, then it is always worth shopping around a bit for offers. This month, ASUS has announced that it will be giving away a free copy of Dawn of War III with some of its GPUs, monitors, mini PCs, motherboards …
Read More »Intel pulls the plug on the Intel Developer Forum
It was a great run, but Intel Corporation has announced it has pulled the plug on the Intel Developer Forum (IDF). This has left many in the industry with a huge gaping hole in their mid-August agendas, as the staple Intel-branded event now disappears into posterity. The Fall edition, regularly held …
Read More »Battlefront II full reveal trailer released, game will span all eras of Star Wars
Last week, a brief 30 second trailer for the next Star Wars: Battlefront game leaked on to the web. At the time, it was assumed that this would be the trailer shown at Star Wars Celebration but it turns out, EA had a much bigger reveal trailer in store for …
Read More »8PACK showcases ‘world’s most powerful’ £30,000 PC at Insomnia i60
Only those with larger than average wallets need apply!
Read More »MSI WS63 7RK Mobile Workstation (Nvidia Quadro P3000 6GB)
Inside is a quad-core processor, professional NVIDIA Quadro graphics, and two storage devices. Its less than 2kg.
Read More »Dell’s 30-inch 4K OLED monitor is back from the dead
Back in 2016, Dell had announced an awesome looking 30-inch 4K OLED Ultrasharp monitor. However, continuous manufacturing issues saw its release pushed back further and further, until we got to January this year when the monitor was believed to have been canceled entirely. Since then, it seems a miracle has …
Read More »Microsoft to stop issuing updates to the original version of Windows 10 soon
Microsoft tends to drop support for older versions of Windows on a regular basis, however, it usually takes many years for updates and support to fully come to a stop. With Windows 10 though, Microsoft is going about things a little differently. While the original OS build only came out …
Read More »Apple may be looking to bid on Toshiba’s chip-making business
Toshiba has found itself in a tough spot financially recently, with the company recently admitting that its future is very much in doubt following its most recent financial report. As a result of this, it seems very likely that Toshiba may sell off its semiconductor business and it looks like …
Read More »Samsung CF791 34in Quantum Dot Curved Monitor
Quantum Dot, is this the technology you want in your next monitor upgrade?
Read More »Oculus seeks new trial for Zenimax case, says the jury got it wrong
It looks like Oculus's legal team is finally making its move, with the company now seeking a new trial for the Zenimax lawsuit. Oculus is under the belief that the jury's verdict went against the evidence shown and that the $500 million fine is excessive. By going back to trial …
Read More »Respawn announces ‘the road ahead’ for Titanfall 2, new content on the way
Titanfall 2 may not have sold as well as it should have on release but the player base seems to still be alive and Respawn is looking to keep it that way as this week, the studio announced plans for upcoming free multiplayer content. Respawn has revealed “the road ahead” …
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