Intel 13600K and 13900K DDR4 vs DDR5 Showdown
With so many choices in Z790 motherboards and the new Intel CPUs, we wanted to see how DDR5 is progressing against DDR4. Let's find out.
Intel 13th Gen Core i5-13600K and Core i9-13900K Review
Following the success of the 12th Generation of Intel CPUs, they have refined them to bring us even higher clock speeds.
Lian Li LANCOOL III Review - The Best Case of 2022?
Lian Li has properly impressed us with their new Lancool III chassis. Want to see why?
Laser Etching a Darth Vader PC Case for Star Wars Day
Can a Glowforge Laser Printer be used on PC cases? Let's find out
Radeon Super Resolution Tested - Is this AMD's new Killer Feature?
RSR is here, and it is delivering the benefits of FidelityFX Super Resolution to practically all PC games.
Latest Reviews
ASUS ROG Strix X670E-F Gaming WiFi Review
CPU & Mainboard | 01/12/2022
The most popular AMD chipset motherboard in the ASUS range is either the Crosshair or the Strix. We've got both to test.
Palit GameRock RTX 4080 and 4090 Midnight Kaleidoscope OC Review
GPU & Displays | 27/11/2022
That rather lengthy product name means it's time to look at the under-rated Palit GameRock take on the RTX 4080 and RTX 4090. Here in Midnight Kaleidoscope form.
ASUS ROG Maximus Z790 Apex Preview
CPU & Mainboard | 25/11/2022
If you've felt that ROG products have lately been a little too normal for your taste and would much rather have a product that was like the old extreme days, the Z790 Maximus Apex will tick all your boxes.
Ubisoft's returning to Steam, starting with Assassin's Creed Valhalla
Making a cheap Ryzen 7000 system - CPU, motherboard, and DRAM prices have dropped
Latest News
AMD's Ryzen 7 5800X3D is now AMD's best-selling processor, and demand is outstripping supply
CPU & Mainboard | 05/12/2022
Demand is outstripping supply, forcing X3D pricing upwards.
Nvidia's RTX 4080 and RTX 4090 MSRP pricing lowers in the UK & EU
GPU & Displays | 05/12/2022
The lowering value of the US dollar had given UK gamers a price drop.
ASUS reveals the clock speeds of their RX 7900 XT/XTX TUF Gaming series GPUs
GPU & Displays | 05/12/2022
I wonder what the clock speeds of their Strix models will be like.
Samsung reveals GDDR7 memory with PAM3 signalling and 36 Gbps speeds
Memory | 05/12/2022
GDDR7 is two times faster than most GDDR6 memory modules
MSI Modern MD241P Productivity Monitor Review
GPU & Displays | 24/11/2022
Far more PCs are used for business and productivity than for gaming, and if you fall into that category then the MSI Modern MD241P might be just the monitor you're seeking.
Lian Li LANCOOL 216 PC Case Review
CPU & Mainboard | 23/11/2022
This chassis contains a lot of unique innovations, and we love it.
Fractal Ridge SFF ITX PC Case Review
Cases & Cooling | 16/11/2022
Fractal has a new compact chassis that can fit surprisingly large GPUs.
Gigabyte RTX 4080 Aero Review
GPU & Displays | 15/11/2022
The Gigabyte Aero range is expanding, and the new Nvidia RTX 4080 is the perfect platform for their silver machine.
ASUS RTX 4080 ROG Strix Review
GPU & Displays | 15/11/2022
We've only just seen how good the ASUS ROG Strix is in its RTX 4090 guise, so let's find out how effective the Strix take on the RTX 4080 is.
Nvidia GeForce RTX 4080 Founders Edition Review
GPU & Displays | 15/11/2022
Whilst the RTX 4090 redefined performance, the RTX 4080 is priced towards those who also need to eat. We find out how it compares to both the new Ada Lovelace and the old Ampere.
Intel Core i7-13700K Review
CPU & Mainboard | 06/11/2022
Having looked at the gaming and flagship models in the Intel 13th Generation of CPUs, it's time to look at the middle option, the Core i7-13700K.
ASUS RTX 4090 ROG Strix Review
GPU & Displays | 03/11/2022
The Strix version of any card is up amongst the biggest sellers, and the RTX 4090 has also seen a cooler redesign. We take it for a spin.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 PC Performance Review and Settings Guide
Software | 01/11/2022
Want to get Modern Warfare 2 to run well on your PC? Here's our look at at the game's PC version and its graphics options.
AMD Ryzen 5 7600X and Ryzen 9 7900X Review
CPU & Mainboard | 30/10/2022
The other two new CPUs in the AMD 7000 range on their new AM5 platform promise affordable gaming, and relatively more affordable high performance, respectively. Let's find out.
NZXT Canvas 27F 240Hz FHD Monitor Review
GPU & Displays | 30/10/2022
If you're in the market for a panel that delivers incredible frame rates for your favourite multiplayer games, the NZXT Canvas 27F ticks that box.
CableMod 12VHPWR Custom Cable Overview
PSUs | 27/10/2022
CableMod sent us a lot of 12VHPWR cables to look at. Are these the right cables for your GPU?
NZXT H5 Flow Case Review
Cases & Cooling | 25/10/2022
NZXT has revamped their mid-range case lineup with an improved cooling design. Let's have a look at how the H5 Flow performs.
Cooler Master MM712 Lightweight Mouse Review
Input Devices | 24/10/2022
The latest Lightweight mouse from Cooler Master doesn't rely on a holey body to achieve it. Let's take a look.
Samsung 990 Pro 2TB Review
Storage | 20/10/2022
The latest in the long line of Samsung M.2 drives still only supports PCIe 4.0, but promises to be more power efficient and faster than its forerunner. We took a look.
MSI MPG Z790 Carbon WiFi Review
CPU & Mainboard | 20/10/2022
You'll be familiar with this if you read our 13th Gen CPU review first, as this is the motherboard we used. Here it is compared to the other Z790 offerings.
Gigabyte Z790 Aorus Elite AX Review
CPU & Mainboard | 20/10/2022
Despite being an Aorus model, and called the Elite no less, the Gigabyte Z790 Aorus Elite AX is surprisingly affordable. We take a look.
ASUS ROG Strix Z790-A Gaming WiFi D4 Review
CPU & Mainboard | 20/10/2022
The ever popular Strix has seen something of a revamp in this particular instance, being a white DDR4 take on the Z790 formula. We put it through its paces.
Sapphire's Reference Radeon RX 7900 XT/XTX processors appear on Amazon US
GPU & Displays | 03/12/2022
Expect most of AMD's partners to sell reference Radeon RX 7000 series GPUs.
The Callisto Protocol's first PC patch greatly improves playability - More updates are coming
Software | 03/12/2022
The Callisto Protocol's PC version will get better.
PowerColor unleashes their Hellhound series Radeon RX 7900 XT/XTX GPUs
GPU & Displays | 02/12/2022
PowerColor has let the dogs out.
The Callisto Protocol's PC version is a horror story, and not in a good way
Software | 02/12/2022
The Callisto Protocol may be 2022's worst performing PC release.
Nvidia's RTX 4090 is facing issues in Need for Speed Unbound that require a firmware update to fix
Software | 02/12/2022
At least this RTX 40 series issue doesn't involve something melting
Nvidia's Geforce 527.37 WQHL driver is Game Ready for Midnight Suns and Need for Speed Unbound
GPU & Displays | 02/12/2022
Marvel’s Midnight Suns and Need for Speed Unbound both support DLSS.
AMD new Adrenalin 22.11.2 drivers are ready for The Witcher 3 Next-Gen and The Callisto protocol
GPU & Displays | 02/12/2022
This driver is also optimised for Need for Speed Unbound.
VAPOR-X is Back! - Sapphire RX 7900 XT/XTX Nitro will feature 3x 8-pin power and a vapor chamber
GPU & Displays | 02/12/2022
Sapphire's going all out with their RX 7900 series GPU designs.
PCI-SIG tells members to take action to ensure user safety in response to 12VHPWR debacle
GPU & Displays | 02/12/2022
Members need to 'take all appropriate and prudent measures to ensure end user safety'
Phison's E26-based PCIe 5.0 SSDs are officially late
Storage | 01/12/2022
PCIe 5.0 SSDs were expected in November.
be quiet! gives Mini systems some love with their Pure Rock LP 45mm Low-profile CPU Cooler
Cases & Cooling | 01/12/2022
A low profile cooler for the world's most compact PCs.
Monster Hunter Rise is reportedly heading to Xbox, PlayStation, and Game Pass
Software | 01/12/2022
An announcement is expected at 2022's The Game Awards.
One Steam Deck a minute will be given away for free during The Game Awards
Misc Hardware | 01/12/2022
But only if you watch the awards on Steam.
G.Skill's Extreme DDR5-8000 Trident Z5 RGB memory modules are now available
Memory | 01/12/2022
Insanely fast DDR5 for high-end Raptor Lake systems.
The ultimate CPU chiller - Cooler Master reveals MasterLiquid ML360 Sub-Zero EVO
Cases & Cooling | 01/12/2022
Cooler Master unveils second generation Thermoelectric CPU chiller.
Nvidia's AD104 RTX 4070 Ti GPU core has been pictured
GPU & Displays | 30/11/2022
This GPU core is half the size of AD102
AMD's FSR 2.1 technology has been added to Saints Row with a new PC-specific patch
Software | 30/11/2022
AMD's performance boosting temporal upscaler is gaining popularity.
Specifications leak for AMD's Navi 32 and Navi 33 GPUs through ROCm code
GPU & Displays | 30/11/2022
Here's what you need to know about Navi 32 and Navi 33.
Cooler Master opens their new Taipei headquarters and signals future expansion
Cases & Cooling | 30/11/2022
Cooler Master plans to expand beyond the PC components industry.
Nvidia releases high system requirements for Portal with RTX
Software | 29/11/2022
You will need a high-end PC to play Portal's ray tracing incarnation at 60 FPS.
AMD's GPU market share dropped to an all-time low in Q3 2022 - Nvidia Dominates
GPU & Displays | 29/11/2022
Nvidia reportedly controls 86% of the discrete GPU market
AMD Ryzen 9 7900 and Ryzen 7 7700 non-X CPUs have been spotted at a French retailer
CPU & Mainboard | 29/11/2022
Are cheaper Ryzen 7000 series CPUs on the horizon?
Portal with RTX now has a December 8th release date
Software | 29/11/2022
Portal has never looked better.
SuperMicro's W790 HEDT Sapphire Rapids motherboard has been pictured
CPU & Mainboard | 29/11/2022
Is this platform Intel's answer to Threadripper?
Hackers are using TikTok's ‘Invisible Body’ challenge to push mallware
Software | 29/11/2022
TLDR, don't download any "unfiltering" apps.
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