Today we are going to take a look at the XFX Type01 Bravo … the companies first attempt at a PC Case. Until now, XFX's range of products has consisted predominantly of graphics cards and power supplies, so it will be interesting to see if the Type01 Bravo can be …
Read More »Search Results for: Facebook
MSI R9 290 OC Gaming Edition Review (1600p, Ultra HD 4K)
AMD's R9 290 and R9 290X have been well received by the gaming community over the last couple of months, especially those partner cards featuring enhanced coolers and clock speeds. Today we look at a solution that has received special treatment courtesy of MSI … their R9 290 Gaming Edition. …
Read More »Gigabyte MEGA competition winner announced
Thanks to everyone who entered our MEGA joint competition with Gigabyte – we had thousands and thousands of entries for this one so apologies in advance to everyone who didn't win. Gigabyte have just announced the winner on their page – It was Michael Taylor. Don't forget we have more …
Read More »Team Group Vulcan Gold 2400MHz 8GB Memory Kit Review
Available in both eight and sixteen gigabyte capacities, can Team Group's Vulcan Gold 2400MHz kit prove that its value-orientated approach to a high-speed set of memory can please gamers and enthusiasts?
Read More »Razer to build limited edition Koenigsegg laptops
Razer, a leading maker of PC accessories for gamers and gaming notebooks, on Tuesday said it would team up with Koeningsegg, a supercar maker, to build limited edition not-for-sale laptops for customers of both companies. The notebooks will be based on Razer blade design introduced last year, but will receive …
Read More »WhatsApp to take on Skype with voice calls
WhatsApp might only have just announced its acquisition by Facebook for an eye watering $19 billion worth of cash, stocks and employee share options, but it's already got new developments planned. One of the biggest, is voice calls, which means the messaging service is no longer just challenging the likes …
Read More »Palit GTX 750 Ti StormX Dual 2GB Review
Earlier this month Nvidia released their new Maxwell based GTX 750 Ti graphics card, and we were on hand to review the excellent MSI Twin Frozr solution on launch day. Today we take a look at another Nvidia partner card, the Palit GTX 750 Ti StormX Dual, featuring a substantial …
Read More »KFA2 increases UK operation by signing Target
When it comes to branding, the KFA2 products are no shrinking violets. Distinctive graphics and some very moody characters on the posters seem to promise pixel punishment in a grimy, street savvy way. But cool packaging only get you so far. Increasing sales needs proactive distribution. KitGuru examines changes to …
Read More »Super Flower Leadex Platinum 1000W PSU Review
Today we take a look at one of the most cost effective 1000W Platinum power supplies currently available – the creamy white Super Flower Leadex. The Leadex Platinum is currently available from Overclockers UK for £169.99 inc vat, on offer this week at only £149.99 inc vat. As well as …
Read More »Win Thief 2014 this week on PC!
This week we are running a little competition on our Facebook page – to win Thief 2014 on the PC. All you have to do is join our funny Facebook comment thread and place a funny/entertaining caption to this image from the very same game. It means you can put …
Read More »Nvidia G-Sync: My Impression
Nvidia's G-Sync has been in the public domain for a few months and in that time it has gathered a large amount of attention. Some sources, and Nvidia themselves, have been outright in saying that G-Sync will revolutionise gaming. I got the chance to see G-Sync in action a few …
Read More »Cougar MX500 Mid Tower Case Review
Today we are going to take a look at the latest case from Cougar, the MX500. This particular model has been designed for those users looking for a well featured case that is still affordable. We look forward to examining the extent to which this is true and if it …
Read More »be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 3 CPU Cooler Review
be quiet!’s Dark Rock series of coolers has fared well in a fearsome market. In previous generations, a strong balance between noise output and cooling performance has made them desirable products. Can the German company repeat its success with version three of the dual-tower Dark Rock Pro CPU cooler? Fastening …
Read More »Google nearly bought Whatsapp for over $20 billion
Yesterday the news hit that Facebook was paying almost $20 billion for social messaging app, WhatsApp, which when it goes through will be one of the biggest tech acquisitions ever and certainly the largest one for a startup less than five years old. However the deal could have been even …
Read More »Dino PC launches new GTX750 based systems
As nVidia rolls out Maxwell in the house, system builders across the globe are moving fast to launch new gaming PCs based on the latest technology from Jen Hsun's brainchild. Dino PC has just announced a new rig. KitGuru casts a reptilian eye. Based in North London, Dino PC is …
Read More »Logitech TK820 Wireless All-in-One Keyboard Review
Today we are going to take a look at Logitech’s latest all-in-one wireless keyboard, the TK820. This is designed to be used in conjunction with a multimedia PC or home theatre PC, featuring a large touchpad with gesture controls. This particular feature means that you don’t need to use a …
Read More »MSI GTX750Ti OC Twin Frozr Review
Last week AMD released their new R7 265 graphics card, and KitGuru was on hand to review the custom cooled Sapphire version. AMD tweaked their old HD7850 design and dropped the price to £100 in an attempt to dominate the market. Today we are looking at Nvidia's new budget grade …
Read More »Angela Merkel wants a European internet
German chancellor Angela Merkel has a good reason to be sceptical of the US intelligence agencies and the NSA in particular, as it was discovered that despite both the US and Germany being allied nations, her phone was tapped. Since then she's called for large reforms to US data gathering, …
Read More »Help charity with your gaming this weekend coming
If you're not trying to rack up a new Donkey Kong world record, or even if you are, this weekend coming is the one where you should really let your gamer flag fly. You should stream it too as part of the Special Effect charity's Game Blast event and help …
Read More »Synology DS214SE Review
Synology offers a massive array of NAS (Network Attached Storage) devices in pretty much any permutation that you might imagine. There are DiskStations for the home and office and RackStations for the server environment. You can have between one and 106 drive bays (with expansion units), a choice of Gigabit …
Read More »Win MSI GTX760 Gaming and Z87I Gaming ITX combo!
Whoever said ‘Good things come in small packages' must have seen the latest products from MSI. Today we have a mega competition for our readers – the chance to win a stunning MSI GTX760 Gaming and Z87I Gaming ITX combo! One lucky winner will walk away with a new graphics …
Read More »Sapphire R7 265 Dual X Graphics Card review
Today AMD release their new R7 265 graphics card which they claim is an outstanding performer at 1080p resolution. The R7 265 is set to supplement the more expensive R9 270 which was designed to replace the last generation HD7870. The R7 265 looks set to replace the HD7850, which …
Read More »MSI to offer prize packs at epic.LAN 12
MSI has announced that not only will it be attending this weekend's upcoming epic.LAN 12, but that it will be giving away prizes in the run up to and at the event itself. You'll either need to be lucky or good at League of Legends (preferably both) to stand a …
Read More »Asus SATA Express Hands-on Preview
Almost three years has passed since SandForce introduced its SF2200 series of controllers. Despite well-publicised problems SandForce's SF2281, in particular, was a radical product; it was one of the first controllers employed by SSD manufacturers to push the SATA 6Gbps connection to its realistic limits. Wind the clock forward to …
Read More »MSI teasing new Gaming series product
If you've been paying attention to the MSI UK Facebook page over the last couple of weeks then you might have noticed that a few teasers have been posted for an upcoming ‘Gaming series' product, due t0 release next month. So far very little information is available aside from one …
Read More »Win a STEAM game of your choice this week!
This weekend we are running a little competition on our Facebook page – to win a STEAM game of your choice. All you have to do is join our silly Facebook comment thread and place a funny/entertaining caption to this image from the upcoming game WATCHDOGS. It means you can …
Read More »Edifier Luna Eclipse e25 2.0 Speakers Review
Today we are going to take a look at the latest set of speakers from Edifier, dubbed the Luna Eclipse e25. Previous Edifier reviews have highlighted high build standards and excellent sound quality so we are interested to see how the Eclipse e25 compares. Edifier has designed the Luna Eclipse …
Read More »Bitcoin value continues to tumble
The value of bitcoins over the past year has been an interesting ride to watch, since it ballooned in just ten months from around $30 per coin, to a massive $1,200 at one point. Since then it's cruised at around the $950 mark but most recently, it's tumbled spectacularly after …
Read More »Aerocool GT Advance Case Review
Today we are going to take a look at another case from Aerocool, the GT Advance, which is designed for those users who are on the tightest of budgets. At a price of only £25, this is one of the cheapest branded models you will find, making it ideal for …
Read More »Thousands of websites to protest mass surveillance
It only feels like yesterday that the world and his dog's website voluntarily blacked themselves out to protest the SOPA and PIPA bills, but while those bits of restrictive legislation are thankfully long gone, new threats have emerged. Today the problem is mass surveillance, with citizens of every country the …
Read More »