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Shiny, but not polished

Shiny, but not polished [22]
Columns | 6th Sep 2008

Google surprised just about all of us in the bit-tech office when it announced Chrome - its first foray into the browser market. Tim Smalley has been playing around with the first beta for a few days and has some thoughts on the browser's direction.

Tiger Woods PGA Tour '09

Tiger Woods PGA Tour '09 [8]
Gaming | 6th Sep 2008

Another year, another Tiger Woods golf game - but is this year's instalment worth more than just a box art update and name refresh? We check out Tiger Woods PGA Tour 2009 to find out if this really is a case of a nice virtual walk ruined by having to stop and hit a ball...

Spore

Spore [63]
Gaming | 5th Sep 2008

Spore is here and though we won't deny that we've spent a lot of our time with it making all sorts of obscene creatures, we've also been playing the game pretty thoroughly in the in-between time. Check out our comprehensive review and graphics analysis within!

First Look: Enermax Revolution 85+ PSU

First Look: Enermax Revolution 85+ PSU [17]
Hardware | 4th Sep 2008

We take a quick look at Enermax's spangly new power supply that will replace the popular Galaxy DXX range later this year. It has an 80Plus Silver award already, as well as a few new features but does it deserve to be called the Revolution?

Acer G24 - 24" widescreen gaming monitor

Acer G24 - 24" widescreen gaming monitor [29]
Hardware | 4th Sep 2008

Sporting a massive 50,000:1 contrast ratio and 2ms response, this large 24" display only comes in a fetching orange to match the new Predator PC. But what's it like if you want it on its own to add a splash of colour to your workplace? We find out.

Shattered Horizon Preview

Shattered Horizon Preview [22]
Gaming | 3rd Sep 2008

We have an early look at Futuremark Games Studio's first game, Shattered Horizon, a multiplayer first-person shooter set on the moon 30 years from now. The game is a long way off, but there are some things that have already caught our eyes. Read on to find out more...

Sapphire ATI Radeon HD 4870 X2

Sapphire ATI Radeon HD 4870 X2 [53]
Hardware | 3rd Sep 2008

After claiming the single card performance crown, the 4870 X2 is proving immensely popular amongst high end enthusiasts. We take a look at Sapphire's version of this graphics monster, and try our hand at overclocking it - oven mitts on standby!

RV770: ATI Radeon HD 4850 & 4870 analysis

RV770: ATI Radeon HD 4850 & 4870 analysis [17]
Hardware | 2nd Sep 2008

We've seen the benchmarks and how ATI has comeback from nowhere to reclaim the mainstream performance crown, but what's behind this sudden change that makes the new HD 4000-series so compelling? We dive deep down inside to find out.

Hiper Osiris

Hiper Osiris [18]
Hardware | 1st Sep 2008

Today we take a look at the Hiper Osiris, a case made almost entirely from military grade metal alloy. Can this military wannabee pass muster and be promoted to bit-tech greatness, or will it wash out at boot camp? Read on to find out!

Mod of the Month - August 2008

Mod of the Month - August 2008 [94]
Modding | 31st Aug 2008

Another month has already flown by, and we're finding ourselves chasing our tails into September. But before we let summer slip away from us, we're taking a minute to show off the five newest creations from the forum and pitting them against each other. The prize? A bit of good kit and a whole lot of bragging rights.

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