If you like to game on the move then the PCSpecialist Vortex IV 770XS will be a review you won't want to miss today. This 17.3 inch system ships with a 1080p matte LED display, 4th generation Intel Core i7 4700MQ processor, 16GB of Kingston Hyper X memory and a …
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NZXT H630 Silent Case Review
Today we are going to look at the NZXT H630 case which is pitched as a high-end silent case which offers a combination of cutting-edge design, excellent acoustics and solid build quality. After the recent success of the Phantom series of cases, NZXT seems to be on a roll. We …
Read More »Gigabyte F2A85XN-WIFI Mini-ITX Motherboard Review
Today we are going to take a look at the Gigabyte F2A85XN-WIFI, a mid-range mini-ITX motherboard, aimed at those who are looking to build a basic compact gaming system or a compact media centre PC. The Gigabyte F2A85XN-WIFI features the AMD A85X chipset and supports all of the latest ‘Richland’ …
Read More »AMD FX9590 (5ghz) Review (w/ Gigabyte 990FXA-UD5)
Today we are looking at the new AMD FX9590, clocked at an eye popping 5ghz. The FX9590 is shipped with a base clock of 4.7ghz and a maximum turbo speed of 5.0ghz – the all important figure which has already started a plethora of news stories across the net. AMD …
Read More »MSI Z87 XPower Motherboard Review
MSI is aiming for all-out performance with its flagship LGA 1150 motherboard – the Z87 XPower. Can the 32 phase VRM, overclocking-orientated features, host of add-on controllers, and support for 4-way graphics configurations give MSI's Z87 XPower motherboard success in the enthusiast sector? Adamant to make a stake in the …
Read More »Overclockers UK Titan Envy V2 System Review
If you are budgeting around £1,500 for a new gaming system then today's review will be one you won't want to miss. We take a look at the new ‘Titan Envy V2' from UK retailer Overclockers. This is a diminutive pre-overclocked Haswell system featuring a powerful Nvidia GTX770 graphics card. Built inside …
Read More »PC shipments drop by 10.9 percent in Q2
The global PC market shows no sign of stabilising, latest reports from Gartner show that 76 million units were shipped in Q2 this year. This is down 10.9 percent from the 85.3 million systems shipped in Q2 2012. This is the fifth quarter highlighting continued declining shipments. The Gartner data …
Read More »Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Touch Review
Today we are taking a look at the latest ThinkPad X1 Carbon from Lenovo, which features a Multitouch screen. The review sample we received features a Core i7 processor, 240GB Solid State Drive and 8GB of DDR3 memory. With prices starting around £1,400 this laptop targets the high end enthusiast …
Read More »Lian Li PC-Q30 Mini-ITX Case Review
Today we are going to look at the PC-Q30 which is one of the latest Mini ITX cases from Lian Li. We have looked at a number of compact cases from Lian Li in the past and have been generally very impressed with what they have to offer. This particular …
Read More »Asus Z87-K Motherboard Review – £100 budget friendly
When Intel launched their new range of Haswell processors at the start of June we reviewed a handful of new Z87 motherboards, including the high end Asus Sabertooth priced around the £200 mark. Not everyone can afford a £200 motherboard, so today we look at the budget Asus Z87-K motherboard …
Read More »Fractal Design Define XL R2 Review
Today we are going to take a look at the Fractal Design Define XL R2 case which is the successor to the highly regarded Define XL. This is a full tower case which is designed to house some of the largest and most powerful components on the market. It's part …
Read More »MSI GE40-2OC Dragon Eyes Laptop Review (i7-4702MQ/GTX760M)
They say ‘good things come in small packages' and if MSI have a say in it, then their new 14 inch GE40 with ‘Dragon Eyes' will be winning your heart. This diminutive gamers laptop features the latest Nvidia GTX760M graphics, paired up with the quad core, hyperthreading enabled Intel Core …
Read More »Android dominating – 1 billion devices to ship in 2014
Android is set to continue its domination well into 2014 as analyst firm Gartner are predicting that 1 billion devices will ship next year. This analysis includes products from mobile phones to desktop PC's. Their research shows that Microsoft are in second place with Apple close behind. These positions will …
Read More »New Humble Bundle with Android arrives
Chances are you haven't finished playing even half the games that Humble Bundle has put out in recent months, but it's time for another bundle, this time with Android support – get your smartphones ready. It comes complete with Aquaria, Fractal, Organ Trail: Director's Cut, Stealth Bastard Deluxe and Pulse, …
Read More »Fractal Design Arc Midi R2 Case Review
Today we are going to take a look at the Fractal Design Arc Midi R2 which directly replaces the Arc Midi case that we looked at in-depth last year over here. The Arc range of cases are designed with performance users in mind as they don't focus specifically on noise suppression like …
Read More »Synology DiskStation DS1813+ Review
Synology release a wide range of NAS systems every year, and today we are looking at the DS 1813+ which has been designed from the ground up to cope with the demanding enterprise environment. The DS1813+ is built for speed, it incorporates a dual core processor and can scale with …
Read More »AMD A10-6800K (Richland) APU Review
Today we are going to take a look at the latest ‘Richland’ APUs from AMD which have been refreshed with ‘Piledriver’ cores to enhance performance. There are numerous other improvements including the addition of 2133 MHz memory support for the A10 models. Since AMD released their first APUs back in …
Read More »DinoPC Asusinator 4670K OC (w/ GTX770)
Today we look at the latest gaming PC from UK system builder DINOPC. Their Asusinator 4670K OC is based around the Asus Z87-K motherboard and features the Intel Core i5 4670K processor, overclocked to 4.2ghz. Rounding out the specifications is a GTX770 graphics card, ideal for gaming at high settings. …
Read More »ASRock Z87 Extreme 6 Review (w/ 4770k / GTX770)
Regular readers will be aware that Intel recently launched their Haswell range of processors. Kitguru has already reviewed motherboards from partners such as MSI, ASUS and Gigabyte in the last week. Today we look at the new ASRock Z87 Extreme 6 – this is a 12 phase power design featuring …
Read More »Corsair Obsidian 350D Windowed Edition Case Review
Corsair's success in the case market has been undeniable, yet there has always been that one missing option; a micro-ATX chassis. Enter the 350D, a chassis which sits in Corsair's Obsidian series and aims to provide enthusiast m-ATX users with a high-quality enclosure. Since entering the chassis market with one …
Read More »Cooler Master N200 Mini-Tower Case Review
Today we are going to look at the Cooler Master N200 case which is a mainstream model designed with water cooling in mind. It occupies a compact mid-tower form factor and can accommodate a micro-ATX motherboard as well as an array of high-end components. Being a budget model, the N200 seems …
Read More »MSI Z87 MPOWER MAX Review (w/ 4770k / HD7990 / 2,933mhz DDR3)
It would have been difficult to miss Intel's launch of Haswell last weekend. On launch day we looked at the Gigabyte GA-Z87X-OC and the ASUS Z87 Sabertooth motherboards and today we analyse the latest high end board from MSI – The Z87 MPower MAX. This is priced a little higher …
Read More »PC Specialist Vanquish Enforcer Review (4770K/GTX780)
Our other articles today focus on building a new Intel Haswell system with ASUS and GIGABYTE motherboards, but what if you don't have the time to start creating your own gaming masterpiece? We turned to the award winning UK system builder PCSPECIALIST who sent over their latest ‘Vanquish Enforcer' system, …
Read More »Asus Z87 Sabertooth Motherboard Review (w/ Intel i7 4770k)
This weekend Intel launch their new Haswell range of processors and the major motherboard partners have a range of models for the enthusiast audience to choose from. We have several articles prepared for today, and this review focuses on the new Asus Sabertooth Motherboard paired up with the Intel Core …
Read More »Gigabyte GA-Z87X-OC Motherboard Review (w/ Intel i7 4770k)
This weekend Intel launch their range of Haswell processors and companies such as Asus and Gigabyte have a new range of boards for the enthusiast audience to choose from. This review focuses on the Gigabyte GA-Z87X-OC motherboard when paired up with the Intel Core i7 4770k processor. Just how capable …
Read More »ARIA Gladiator Punisher 7950 i5-3570K 4.40GHz LAN OC PC Review
Today we are looking at the latest gaming rig from ARIA, a high powered compact system featuring an AMD HD7950 and an overclocked Core i5 3570k. ARIA have decided to use the sexy, diminutive Bitfenix Prodigy case, paired up with a mini-ITX ASUS P8Z77-I Deluxe motherboard. ARIA recently dropped the price from …
Read More »ARIA Gladiator 6300-HD7870LE AMD 4.10ghz 6 core System review
If you have a limited budget then many of the high end systems we review on Kitguru are simply out of reach. Today we aim to redress this by looking at a budget oriented build from UK retailer ARIA. The Gladiator 6300 comprises a 6 core AMD processor, 8GB of …
Read More »Kingston Wi-Drive 64GB Review
Today we are looking at the Kingston Wi-Drive. This portable device can be used to wirelessly transmit and share content with up to three tablets or smartphones simultaneously. Photos, videos and music can be shared with iOS and Android devices. Simply download a free Wi-Drive application, or access directly through …
Read More »Enermax Ostrog ECA3250-BW Series Midi Chassis Review
The case we are looking at today is part of the ECA3250 series of cases by Enermax. There are 3 models in this series; one in black, one in White/Black (predominantly White) and the one we are looking at in Black/White (predominantly Black). Enermax are mostly known as a chassis …
Read More »Asus P8Z77-V LX2 Motherboard Review
Asus' original P8Z77-V LX was, and still is, a solid entry-level Z77 motherboard. Can the P8Z77-V LX2 motherboard's subtle design changes and reduced price prove that it is ready to compete in the tough sub-£80 Z77 motherboard market? In any entry-level market, a few pounds can be the difference between …
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