Forza Horizon 5 PC Performance Review and Optimisation Guide
Here's how to get the most performance out of Forza Horizon 5.
Intel Core i5 12600K and Core i9 12900K With ASUS ROG Maximus Z690 Hero Review
The 12th Generation Intel CPUs are finally here, promising massive improvements over the disappointing 11th Gen. Let's find out how good they, and the ASUS ROG Maximus Z690 Hero are.
ASUS ROG Maximus Z690 Formula Preview
The time is upon us to give you a taste of what's forthcoming with the Z690 chipset and the Intel 12th Generation of CPUs. We begin with the Maximus Formula.
Deathloop Patch 1 Tested - DLSS VS FSR and More
Does Deathloop's latest patch dramatically improve the game's PC version? Yes!
Microsoft Flight Simulator Performance Patch Tested - Huge Gains!
Asobo's latest patch for Flight Simulator is game-changing. Let's have a look at the patch's impact.
Latest Reviews
ASUS ROG Maximus Z690 Hero Review
CPU & Mainboard | 11/11/2021
With the prices available the Maximus Hero is even more impressive than we initially believed, so naturally we wanted to give it it's own spotlight.
Forza Horizon 5 PC Performance Review and Optimisation Guide
Software | 09/11/2021
Here's how to get the most performance out of Forza Horizon 5.
Gigabyte Z690 Aorus Master Review
CPU & Mainboard | 04/11/2021
The Gigabyte Aorus range of products have revitalised the company. Does the Z690 Aorus Master continue their upward trend?
Latest News
Tiny Tina's Assault on Dragon Keep is currently free on the Epic Games Store
Software | 11/11/2021
What was a Borderlands DLC is now a full game.
Raptoreum mining threatens the world's supply of AMD Ryzen processors
Cases & Cooling | 11/11/2021
Raptoreum loves large caches, and that isn't good news for PC builders.
Iceland's Facebook/Meta "Icelandverse" spoof is too funny
Misc Hardware | 11/11/2021
Need something more real than the "Metaverse"?
Netflix has started rolling out AV1 streaming to compatible TV
Misc Hardware | 11/11/2021
Expect higher quality streams at the same bitrates as before.
ASUS ROG Strix Z690-E Gaming WiFi Review
CPU & Mainboard | 04/11/2021
The ASUS Strix range is famously high selling and the model that the majority of people will have on their short list when deciding on their next purchase. Is the Z690 worthy?
MSI MEG Z690 Unify Review
CPU & Mainboard | 04/11/2021
Continuing our abundant selection of Z690 reviews we move on to the heavy hitter of the MSI range, the MEG Unify.
MSI MAG Z690 Carbon WiFi Review
CPU & Mainboard | 04/11/2021
The MSI Carbon range of motherboards has provided good looks and great performance at an affordable price point for a long while. Is the new Z690 motherboard as successful?
Intel 12th Gen DDR4 vs DDR5 With ASUS Z690 Plus TUF Gaming D4
CPU & Mainboard | 04/11/2021
The Z690 chipset supports both DDR4 and DDR5. With the Core i9 and Core i5 on hand and the ASUS Z690-Plus TUF Gaming D4 we compare the memory options.
Intel Core i5 12600K and Core i9 12900K With ASUS ROG Maximus Z690 Hero Review
CPU & Mainboard | 04/11/2021
The 12th Generation Intel CPUs are finally here, promising massive improvements over the disappointing 11th Gen. Let's find out how good they, and the ASUS ROG Maximus Z690 Hero are.
Corsair XENEON 32QHD165 Monitor Review
GPU & Displays | 02/11/2021
Corsair have added a display to their already lengthy list of available products, the HDR400, 1440P @ 165Hz Corsair XENEON 32QHD165. We take a look.
Gigabyte Z690 Aorus Master Preview
CPU & Mainboard | 27/10/2021
The last of our Z690 previews for today is the Gigabyte Aorus Master. A fully featured motherboard with all the Aorus trademarks. Let's take a look.
ASUS TUF Gaming Z690-Plus WiFi D4 Preview
CPU & Mainboard | 27/10/2021
If you want the 12th Gen Intel processors and PCIe 5.0 but don't want to give up your DDR4, perhaps the ASUS TUF is the motherboard for you.
ASUS ROG Z690 Maximus Hero Preview
CPU & Mainboard | 27/10/2021
If you want an ASUS ROG Maximus motherboard but want a black one instead of the white Formula then the Hero is the one for you. We take a look.
MSI MEG Z690 Unify Preview
CPU & Mainboard | 27/10/2021
Having looked at the MSI MAG Carbon it's time to preview its big brother the MSI MEG Z690 Unify. A serious piece of kit as you'll soon see.
MSI MAG Z690 Carbon WiFi Preview
CPU & Mainboard | 27/10/2021
The Z690 motherboard previews are coming thick and fast today, and the MSI MAG Carbon is next up. Does it continue the good showing of previous Carbon models?
ASUS ROG Strix Z690-E Gaming WiFi Preview
CPU & Mainboard | 27/10/2021
The Strix range is wildly popular, and with Alder Lake on the horizon and the new Z690 chipset we see no reason why those massive sales figures won't continue. Join us for a preview.
ASUS ROG Maximus Z690 Formula Preview
CPU & Mainboard | 27/10/2021
The time is upon us to give you a taste of what's forthcoming with the Z690 chipset and the Intel 12th Generation of CPUs. We begin with the Maximus Formula.
Asus TUF RTX 3070 Ti @ MSRP
GPU & Displays | 19/10/2021
We have teamed up with Asus to make sure you can get hold of some TUF RTX 3070 TI GPU's at MSRP
Deathloop Patch 1 Tested - DLSS VS FSR and More
Software | 16/10/2021
Does Deathloop's latest patch dramatically improve the game's PC version? Yes!
PowerColor AMD Radeon RX 6600 Fighter Review
GPU & Displays | 13/10/2021
The latest in a long line of affordable Radeon cards is here in the form of the RX 6600, so naturally we had to see what it brought to the table.
Far Cry 6 PC Performance Review and Optimisation Guide
Software | 06/10/2021
Here's how well Far Cry 6 runs on PC, and the best ways to get higher framerates in the game.
NZXT H510 Flow Case Review
Cases & Cooling | 05/10/2021
NZXT has updated its H510 series with a high airflow option. Is this update worthwhile? Let's have a look.
The Assassin's Creed Chronicles Trilogy is currently free on PC
Software | 11/11/2021
It's hard to argue with that price.
Valve has delayed the release of its Steam Deck handheld over supply chain issues
Systems | 11/11/2021
Steam Deck buyers will have to wait an extra two months for their systems.
3DMARK now has a dedicated SSD benchmark for gamers
Storage | 10/11/2021
Using real-world gaming performance to test SSDs.
Microsoft reveals their Surface Laptop SE, a $250 notebook for students
Systems | 10/11/2021
Microsoft's making a new push into the education sector.
TSMC building a "Speciality Technology Fab" in Japan with Sony
Misc Hardware | 10/11/2021
No, this alliance will not boost PlayStation production.
Forza Horizon 5 has become Xbox Game Studios' "Largest Launch"
Software | 10/11/2021
The game already has more than 4.5 million players.
KLEVV reveals high-speed DDR5 memory with sexy white heatsinks
Memory | 10/11/2021
KLEVV is back, and they have 6,400 MHz memory incoming.
EVGA reveals its X570 FTW WIFI motherboards, the 2nd AMD Ryzen mainboard
CPU & Mainboard | 10/11/2021
EVGA's extending its support for AMD's Ryzen platform.
Metal Gear Solid 2 & 3 have been Delisted by Konami over video licensing issues
Software | 09/11/2021
Both games should return to digital storefronts soon.
Gigabyte's under fire for marketing a "fake" 8GHz Alder Lake overclock
CPU & Mainboard | 09/11/2021
High profile overclockers are throwing a lot of shade at Gigabyte.
Noctua latest low profile CPU coolers are ready for LGA1700 and Alder Lake
CPU & Mainboard | 09/11/2021
Noctua's new cooler ducts can reduce temps by six degrees.
SilverStone's HELO 2050 Platinum PSU showcases the future of GPUs
PSUs | 09/11/2021
12-pin PCIe connectors are coming to new power supplies.
Samsung develops the industry's first LPDDR5X DRAM, speeding up future devices
Memory | 09/11/2021
Expect a 30% performance boost over LPDDR5 DRAM.
AMD's Instinct MI200 is a Gamechanger for AMD's HPC Accelerator Efforts
GPU & Displays | 08/11/2021
A dual-GPU chip with an innovative memory configuration.
What you need to know about AMD's Zen 4 EPYC, Genoa, Bergamo, and 5nm plans
CPU & Mainboard | 08/11/2021
AMD's diversifying its x86 options with Zen 4.
AMD's Milan-X EPYC processors are Cache-filled Monsters for technical computing
CPU & Mainboard | 08/11/2021
Up to 768MB of L3 Cache
Watch AMD's Accelerated Data Center Keynote here
CPU & Mainboard | 08/11/2021
Ready to see what AMD has coming next to the HPC world?
Elden Ring has a 60 FPS framerate limit on PC - Reports Bandai Namco
Software | 08/11/2021
Ray Tracing will be patched into the PC and next-gen versions of the game.
Modders do what EA Can't - Mass Effect's Pinnacle Station DLC has been ported to Legendary Edition
Software | 08/11/2021
No Source Code? No Problem!
Intel's next-generation Raptor Lake CPUs will reportedly support both DDR4 and DDR5 memory
CPU & Mainboard | 08/11/2021
DDR4 is not dead yet!
AMD's Ryzen 7 5800X has been reduced to $299 in the US - A $150 price cut
CPU & Mainboard | 06/11/2021
This is equivalent to a UK price of around £270 including VAT.
Here are the games that are incompatible with Alder Lake - Don't worry, there is a workaround
Software | 06/11/2021
Patches are coming for some incompatible titles.
Lisa Su teases AMD's Instinct OAM Accelerators for the first time
GPU & Displays | 06/11/2021
Expect to see more on November 8th.
Alder Lake sends AMD a clear message, that they need to lower their CPU prices
CPU & Mainboard | 06/11/2021
Intel's CPUs are offering consumers more value than their AMD counterparts.
Total War Warhammer III has a new release date and is coming to Xbox Game Pass
Software | 06/11/2021
The game's pre-order DLC faction has also been revealed.


