Razer has been keeping us very busy this week, with several big announcements coming out of CES this year. Today, Briony visits the Razer suite in Vegas to take a closer look at the new laptops, Razer's first gaming monitor, Razer's first PC case and more. Earlier in the week, …
Read More »CES 2019: ASUS ROG RTX 2080Ti Matrix, ROG Dominus, Zephyrus, Mothership and more
Today at CES, Leo sat down with JJ and Sascha from ASUS to discuss all of the latest hardware. From the all new RTX 2080Ti Matrix edition, to the ROG Mothership laptop, ROG Dominus motherboard and new monitors. We've covered quite a few ASUS announcements this week already, with dedicated …
Read More »CES 2019: Lenovo Legion expands to 240Hz monitors, RTX laptops and peripherals
Back when Nvidia announced that RTX graphics chips were coming to laptops, the company also boasted that more than 40 new laptops were already set to carry them. We've seen new models from Razer, ASUS, MSI, Gigabyte and more. Now today at CES, Lenovo announced that it is also jumping …
Read More »CES 2019: ASUS unveils three new ROG HDR gaming monitors
CES 2019 is off to a great start, we've already seen some interesting new announcements from ASUS for laptops and GPUs, but those aren't the only things drawing our attention this week. ASUS is also launching three brand new ROG monitors, each one with a big display, high refresh rate, …
Read More »Advent Calendar Day 16: Win an AOC portable monitor (closed)
Today, we are teaming up with AOC to give away something a little bit different. For this competition, you'll have the chance to win either a USB-C or USB-A portable IPS monitor from AOC, the perfect companion to those who regularly use a laptop and need some extra screen space.
Read More »AOC 27V2Q 75Hz IPS Monitor Review
It's a very stylish monitor with a slim design - but is it worth £165?
Read More »MSI Optix MAG271CR Gaming Monitor review
1,920 x 1,080, a 144Hz refresh rate, a 3000:1 contrast ratio, Freesync and an impressive sounding 1ms response time.
Read More »AOC I1601FWUX Portable 16in USB-C monitor review
It's a budget portable monitor, with a price of £160. Is it worth buying?
Read More »OCUK’s Black Friday sale brings discounts to GPUs, hardware bundles, laptops, VR and more
It's that time of year again, Black Friday is coming up and lots of retailers are getting the jump on it early. Today, we are highlighting some of the best deals ranging from component bundles and graphics cards, to peripherals and gaming chairs at Overclockers UK. The sale kicks off …
Read More »Omen by HP 27 Gaming Monitor Review
It's a very stylish monitor from HP - but can it justify the £699 asking price?
Read More »Iiyama G-MASTER GB2530HSU Black Hawk Gaming Monitor
Much as we might all like to own the likes of the Asus ROG Swift PG27UQ 27in 4K/144Hz HDR Monitor, at over £2,000, this kind of display is way beyond most budgets. Luckily, the gaming display market has exploded in recent years, so now there is a model to suit pretty …
Read More »IFA 2018: Acer launches new 4K/144Hz monitors with FreeSync and G-Sync
Aside from the new Mixed Reality headset launch, Acer had more to show off at IFA today. The company has also announced two new gaming monitors sporting 4K resolution, HDR and a 144Hz refresh rate. Better yet, there is a version for G-Sync and another for FreeSync. First up is …
Read More »AOC launches 31.5” QHD 75Hz FreeSync IPS monitor
AOC is a well-known brand in the budget monitor space, offering great displays for a fraction of the price of their rivals. They are continuing this trend with their brand new 31.5” QHD 75Hz FreeSync monitor that is releasing this month. The AOC Q3279VWFD8 bears some resemblance to the Q3279VWF, …
Read More »BenQ ScreenBar e-Reading Lamp Review
It's a pretty nifty desk lamp that mounts onto your monitor - but is it worth £89?
Read More »AOC expands G90 range with budget-friendly 144Hz FreeSync monitor
High refresh rate gaming has been swiftly gaining in popularity over the years, but more often than not, making the jump to 144Hz is an expensive endeavour. Fortunately, we are starting to see more budget-friendly options hit the market, including AOC's latest ‘G90' monitor, which sports a 144Hz refresh rate …
Read More »Acer’s 4K/144Hz monitor pre-orders confirm $2000 launch price
Back when ASUS and Acer first announced their 4K/144Hz monitors at CES last year, we were told by our contacts to expect pricing to sit around the $2000 mark at launch. However, after the repeated delays these monitors faced, we were left wondering whether or not pricing plans had changed. …
Read More »Philips 273V7QDAB Monitor Review
Looking for a solid, 27in monitor that won't cost the earth? This could be one to consider
Read More »There are already 4K 120Hz monitors out there but they come with some big drawbacks
Ever since the first Ultra-HD/4K gaming monitors began hitting the market, there has been a good chunk of enthusiasts waiting for higher refresh rate options to come down the pipeline. We already know that Nvidia has its own plans to usher in the age of 4K/144Hz gaming, but it looks …
Read More »Acer’s 4K/144Hz HDR G-Sync monitor will apparently launch this month
At CES last year, Asus and Acer made a big splash by showing off the first 4K/144Hz gaming monitors with plans to launch them both later on in 2017. Unfortunately, delays got in the way, as they occasionally do. During March at GDC, we got a brief update on that …
Read More »MSI showcases new RGB monitors – function and form?
Having got a brief look at MSI's new gaming monitors at CES, the company was keen for reviewers to get a proper hands-on with the new products before stock hits the retail channel. With that in mind, KitGuru took a quick trip to Amsterdam to find out everything you need to …
Read More »Philips’ massive 49-inch, 32:9 monitor is getting a resolution bump
In an effort to shake up the ultra wide monitor market last year, both Samsung and Philips took things one step further, launching massive 49-inch 32:9 aspect ratio displays. The first wave of 32:9 monitors sported a 3840×1080 resolution, but this year, Philips will be upgrading this model, with a …
Read More »AOC shows off its special edition ultrawide 120Hz monitor ahead of Intel Extreme Masters
Shortly after announcing availability for three new G90 series gaming monitors, AOC today has begone showcasing its new special edition AGON curved monitor. This is an impressive 35-inch 3440×1440 ultrawide display with a silky smooth 120Hz refresh rate, which will be showcased at the Intel Extreme Masters tournament this weekend. …
Read More »Alienware is releasing two 34-inch ultrawide gaming monitors
Alienware has dabbled in PC gaming accessories for a long time now but for the most part, the company has stuck to desktops, laptops and the occasional mouse or keyboard. This year that is changing, as Alienware is launching two 34-inch Ultra Wide gaming monitors, both sporting G-Sync, ultra fast …
Read More »AOC is recalling some of its PDS series monitors due to risk of shock
While AOC’s Porsche-designed PDS series monitors have impressed reviewers and trade show attendees alike so far this year, it seems that an unfortunate issue has cropped up with a batch of them. Today, AOC announced that it is recalling some of its PDS-series monitors due to an issue with the …
Read More »ASUS launch new XG line of monitors with Strix XG27VQ
Back in May, ASUS revealed its impressive lineup for gaming monitors due this year, introducing more ultra-wide and 4K models into its ROG roster. Topping this off, the company has announced the ROG Strix XG series, a whole new line of displays that kicks off with the Strix XG27VQ, arriving this …
Read More »AOC’s Porsche designed monitors finally hit retail
Back in April, AOC launched a new range of monitors designed in collaboration with the same team behind Porsche. We have already had the chance to review one of these monitors, praising the design but we weren't the only ones to be impressed, the judges at Computex also gave this …
Read More »Philips provides single-cable connectivity with new USB docking display
Philips has made a big push on its line-up of displays this year, embracing its new curved 4K and ultra-wide screens. Now the company is expanding what its monitors are capable of with its USB docking display introducing the ability to hook up all peripherals through a single cable. The …
Read More »AOC add two curved, 144Hz “frameless” monitors to its AGON line-up
Known for its award winning monitors, display specialist AOC has two new entries in its AGON premium gaming line-up. Immersion is at the heart of these screens, with both sporting a bezelless design, a small curvature and 144Hz refresh rate. The 31.5” QHD AG322QCX and the 27″ Full HD AG272FCX …
Read More »AOC’s PDS Porsche-styled monitor wins the Computex design and innovation award
Back in April, AOC launched a new range of monitors designed in collaboration with the same team behind Porsche. We have already had the chance to review one of these monitors, praising the design but we weren't the only ones to be impressed. After appearing at Computex last week, AOC …
Read More »Acer Predator Z1 Z301CT 30in Curved Gaming Monitor
The super-wide 21:9 aspect isn't that common in PC monitors, and even less so for gaming. But it's potentially a very immersive form factor. The Acer Predator Z1 Z301CT presents this aspect with a 30in diagonal, a curved surface, and good helping of features for the serious gamer. The maximum …
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