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A growing number of people are gradually learning about the benefits of using a higher resolution screen. Long gone are the days of 1024×768 resolution as the latest Steam survey in December 2011 has highlighted. 17.59% of gamers are using a 1680×1050 panel now, with 7.77% using 1920×1080. Only 4 …

If you own a laptop computer quite often you are limited to a display on a single, or dual screen via DVI or HDMI out. Sapphire have released their new Vid 2X Display Expander, which allows two monitors to be connected to almost any computer, including a netbook, laptop or …

Give the average Nigel or Nigella a bunch of extra days off at Xmas and, with almost 100% certainty, they will be able to show you an extra inch around the waist, the ability to live in the same clothes for a week without the need to wash or shave …

Intel launched their X79 platform in November and Kitguru was on hand with multiple reviews. Since this launch we have looked at several motherboards primarily targeting the hardcore, high end overclocking audience. There is no doubt the Core i7 3960X Extreme Edition is the processor to rule them all, but …

Asus have a reputation for creating great gaming laptops, and today we are revisiting a machine that has been available for a while now … the Republic Of Gamers G74SX complete with 8GB of DDR3 memory, Nvidia 560M graphics and Intel Core i7-2360QM processor. With a 17.3 inch screen running …

AMD have lifted their partner NDA today, and in this review we will be looking at the performance of two HIS HD7970's in a Crossfire configuration. We already know that one of these cards has claimed the top ‘single GPU' performance spot from Nvidia's GTX580, so how will two of …

Today we are taking a look at the latest ‘Pure Black' X79N motherboard from Sapphire, based around Intel's enthusiast X79 platform (LGA2011). We have reviewed many Sapphire motherboards in the past and have admired their build quality and overall level of performance, even if their bios configurations have been lagging …

AMD launched their new flagship HD7970 graphics card in December, and we have been extremely impressed with the solution as it has claimed the top performance slot … knocking the GTX580 from the throne. Today AMD have lifted the NDA on partner cards and we have several reviews for your …

We recently took a look at a rather attractive looking Diablo III headset from SteelSeries which impressed us with the extra features it offers over the standard Siberia V2 headset.  While the most obvious differences were mainly cosmetic, there were a few hardware tweaks including a built in USB soundcard …

While many of you won't have heard of Palringo, you will be all too familiar with the explosion in personal communications that we're all presently living through. Even Blackberrys, once the purview of top execs only, are now one of the most popular options at ‘we love selling to kids' …

Everyone of us has, at some point or another, seen a kid that's so ugly you've had to exclaim, “Now that's a face only a mother could love” – even if it was when you were looking in the mirror. The same can be said for major games. Each publishing …

With the world + dog waiting to see what price these cards will be in the UK stores, KitGuru manages to fire up the VideoScope and give the new cards a once over. Where will they fit in and what can regular gamers expect? GPU manufacturers must be desperate for …

Cave dwellers must have noticed that some of the sands that were melted by fiery heat, ended up quite see through. Glass has come along way since then, but just how much technology can you integrate into a sheet of the stuff?  We fire up the trusty VideoScope and focus …

ASRock have been releasing a wide range of quality motherboards in the last year and can now firmly be recognised as one of the major players in the industry. Today we are looking at their top of the line X79 motherboard, entitled the ‘Extreme 9'. This board is fully loaded …

Today Cooler Master are launching their successor to the ever popular Cosmos computer case, an enthusiast favourite now for many years. The Cosmos II is an updated version, brought screaming and kicking into 2012 with a radical new design. The Cosmos II is classed as an ‘Ultra Tower' measuring a …

Well we decided to start 2012 with a competition to win some high quality gaming memory from ADATA. We have 20GB of memory to give away from the company, in the shape of three 4GB kits of 1600mhz DDR3 memory and two 4GB kits of 2000mhz DDR3 memory. We held …

We hope you aren't suffering too badly today from a hangover caused by the New Years celebrations. If you are, then perhaps we have the cure today! Are you one of the lucky winners of some of our December competitions? First up, we have the winner from our Intel Founders …

We have looked at a vast number of gaming headsets from SteelSeries in the past and none of them have failed to impress us.  Our favourite gaming headset from SteelSeries is, without doubt, the Siberia V2 which offers great all-round performance and an unparalleled comfort level.  This is one of …

Are you a die hard Guild Wars gamer? If so, then this video today will be of particular interest as we had some time to talk to Colin Johanson the Lead Content Designer for Guild Wars 2. In our revealing video interview he talks about the differences between Guild Wars …

IN-WIN have been making some unusual cases now for years and Tech TV recently had some time to talk with Enrico from the company. In the interview Enrico discusses the product range and their latest designs. They held a competition at the Multiplay Insomnia 44 Gaming Festival to win chassis, …

We have tested a number of motherboards from ASRock in the past which we have been generally very impressive. They cater for users of all levels, producing a range which encompasses both budget friendly, mid-range and high-end enthusiast motherboards. The Fatal1ty 990FX Professional Motherboard we looked at a while back …

NZXT made a positive impression within the enthusiast sector after they released their first CPU cooler – the Havik 140. It immediately started scooping up awards, as it performed at a similar level to the best coolers on the market. 6 months later and we have their second cooler – …

Windows 7 has been a huge success for Microsoft, after the lukewarm reception of Vista. Next year, the focus for Microsoft will be on Windows 8, but is this an operating system you will really need? The industry has been buzzing now for months regarding the upcoming Microsoft operating system. …

There are very few people on the planet that can claim to be a co-inventor of DirectX, and Intel has just recruited one of them. What does this mean for the chip giant, its competitors and you, the humble user? KitGuru takes a moment to ponder the change. The list …

Those who have been reading KitGuru for a while will know that the SteelSeries Siberia V2 is one of our favourite gaming headsets of all time.  Take a short walk around any serious LAN event, like Multiplay's i-Series, and you'll see quite a number of gamers sporting this particular product. …

Across the world, millions of people will have picked up a new PC around Christmas. Some will have been presents and others will have been work-place replacements. Whatever the reason, should you use it ‘as is' or reach straight for the most fundamental upgrade there is? Should you spend some …

Mach Extreme are a name which may be unknown to many, but a handful of their executives have a strong history in the memory sector. This Mach Xtreme MX-DS Turbo 120GB Solid State Drive is based around the class leading Sandforce SF2281 controller with full support for the SATA 3 …

One of the most eagerly awaited games in history is now well and truly upon us. For the launch event itself, we managed to sneak cameras into a secret London location – to capture some of the background to WoW's biggest threat yet. Set VideoScopes to stun. Part two of …

The remnants of an 8kg turkey (17.6 pounds in old money) are still staring at you every time you open the fridge. It makes you feel like a mortuary extra in CSI, every time you swing the door open and the weak light springs into action. While your guts and …

We hope you are all having a great Christmas, and today we are extending our excellent giveaway bonanza with a fantastic power supply courtesy of OCZ Technologies. We have looked at the 1250W version of this power supply over here, and it won our top award. Max-Performance PSU / 850W …