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Art Deco Zenith 5-s-29 Radio Case Mod

Art Deco Zenith 5-s-29 Radio Case Mod [15]
Case Mod | 8th Feb 2010

Inspired by the classic Zenith radios of the 1920s and 1930s, featuring a strong Art Deco style, this scratch built mod reaches the heights of the modding masters, thanks to integrated watercooling and parts from a classic radio to complete the design.

FIFA Online Preview

FIFA Online Preview [12]
Gaming | 7th Feb 2010

EA recently announced what could be the biggest in its line of free to play, micro-transaction based titles, FIFA Online. Based on the FIFA 10 PC engine and now entering closed beta, we take a look at a game with a massive potential audience.

Global Agenda Review

Global Agenda Review [9]
PC | 6th Feb 2010

At a glance, Global Agenda might look like a Power Rangers game but it's actually a third-person shooter MMORPG set in a post-World War III Earth. We find out how well this debut release from High-Rez studios incorporates fast-pasted shooter action into the MMO genre.

Dante's Inferno Review

Dante's Inferno Review [18]
Xbox 360 | 5th Feb 2010

Is Visceral Games' bloody take on The Divine Comedy able to stand up in the face of all the raised eyebrows? Is it actually a fun game? Or is it just a boring button-masher and God of War clone? We've been playing the hell out of it, so check out Dante's Inferno review to find out!

STALKER: Call of Pripyat Review

STALKER: Call of Pripyat Review [44]
PC | 4th Feb 2010

Does the latest STALKER. game tackle some of the critical flaws with the survivalist franchise, such as stability issues and indulgent acronyms? What exactly does DirectX 11 bring to the table? The only way to find the answers to these questions is to check our review!

Why You Need TRIM For Your SSD

Why You Need TRIM For Your SSD [60]
Storage | 4th Feb 2010

SSDs promise blazing fast access times and data transfer speeds - but many SSDs suffer from horrendous performance degradation over time. The answer is TRIM: we take a look at SSD performance to find out why the latest, TRIM-enabled drive firmwares are crucial updates.

What Hardware Should I Buy? - February 2010

What Hardware Should I Buy? - February 2010 [47]
Buyers Guide | 3rd Feb 2010

The new year is well under way and for Feb we've re-evaluated our choices again having looked at H55 and H57 motherboards, new coolers and cases, and ATI budget graphics cards. Has it all made a difference? Check in to find out.

Aliens vs Predator Hands-on Preview

Aliens vs Predator Hands-on Preview [54]
Xbox 360 | 2nd Feb 2010

Joe takes a look at all three campaigns of the new Aliens versus Predator, as well as the new survivor mode. Is the upcoming game a consolified mess? Is it as scary as the 1999 classic? The only way to find out for sure is to read the preview.

A.C. Ryan PlayON! HD Media Player Review

A.C. Ryan PlayON! HD Media Player Review [37]
Storage | 2nd Feb 2010

A.C.Ryan is back with a High-Definition capable media player that includes an in-build hard drive and compatibility with every video and audio format you can shake a stick at. How good is the interface and how intuitive is it to use though?

Asus P7H57D-V Evo Motherboard Review

Asus P7H57D-V Evo Motherboard Review [19]
Motherboards | 1st Feb 2010

The latest LGA1156 Evo motherboard from Asus features sharp styling and Intel's newest chipset, the H57. The board also adds in USB 3.0 and SATA 6Gbps - but its high price means it struggles against cheaper P55 boards.

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