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Thermaltake UK Modding Trophy 2018 - The Voting!

We've heard the talk and seen the logs; now it's time to vote for your favourite!

7-12-18 // 3:35p.m.

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Ericsson certificate expiry downs mobile data networks

Whoops.

7-12-18 // 11:13a.m.

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Qualcomm samples 7nm Snapdragon 8cx PC SoC

Beats AMD, Intel to the punch.

7-12-18 // 10:36a.m.

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Microsoft to ditch Edge for Chromium-based replacement

Will keep the name, though.

7-12-18 // 10:16a.m.

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AMD prices Threadripper parts, outs Ryzen 3 specs

$999 for 16c/32t.

13-7-17 // 2:00p.m.

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Purported leak outs Intel's Skylake-X Core i9 family plans

Positioned above the Core i7, leak claims.

15-5-17 // 11:41a.m.

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Intel Haswell-E rumoured for August 29th launch

Shifted from mid-September, say sources.

20-8-14 // 12:03p.m.

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Intel announces enthusiast-grade 730 Series SSDs

Pre-overclocked at the factory.

28-2-14 // 10:30a.m.

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Sandy Bridge-E power draw and pricing details emerge

The internet is currently awash with rumours that Sandy Bridge-E processors will ship without coolers

16-8-11 // 11:16a.m.

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What happens if Intel does end overclocking?

29-7-10 // 12:42p.m.

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One, Two, Seven - get ready for the recovery

21-9-09 // 3:32p.m.

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Do enthusiasts get ripped off?

7-9-09 // 10:40a.m.

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First Look: Corsair Obsidian 800D

Corsair's first foray into the chassis market drives a stake into the heart of the usual contenders and rips the market wide open. Is this our next upgrade, or has Corsair over-thought this matt black behemoth?

27-7-09 // 10:51a.m.

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Review Overclocking AMD's Phenom II X3 720 BE

For under £120, AMD has a fast 45nm triple core CPU that's unlocked and prime for overclocking. We walk you through our experiences and settings with a bevy of popular motherboards to show you that this budget monster is well worth considering.

11-5-09 // 11:03a.m.

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First Look: DFI LANParty UT X58 T3eH8

DFI fans hold onto your hats because we've got the latest LANParty UT complete with crazy cooling and DFI design to make your Core i7 buying decision, just that. much. harder.

18-11-08 // 11:11a.m.

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Review Building a £400 Gaming PC

Contrary to popular belief, PC gaming doesn't have to be expensive - you don't need the fastest graphics cards and processors in the world in order to enjoy games at decent resolutions. We challenged ourselves to building a PC for £400... and here's how it turned out.

11-6-08 // 8:22a.m.

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Review DFI LANParty LT X48-T2R

Combining Intel's X48 chipset with DDR2 memory and a sprinkling of the usual DFI LANParty magic, we're introduced to the LANParty LT X48 T2R. Have we got a "OMG must upgrade" motherboard in our hands? Read on to find out...

12-5-08 // 9:08a.m.

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Review First Look: Nvidia nForce 790i Ultra SLI

Nvidia has launched its ultra powerful, ultra expensive "enthusiast" DDR3 chipset - nForce 790i Ultra SLI is here! We dive into the technology behind it in this first look to see what all the fuss is about.

19-3-08 // 8:16a.m.

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Foxconn goes Enthusiast Crazy

CeBIT 2008: Foxconn is pushing its Quantum Force range in a big way here at CeBIT - check out the Ultra ATX cases!

5-3-08 // 11:57a.m.

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Misinterpreting The Enthusiast

In Richard's mind the PC enthusiast is at risk - the lack of diversity and move to marketing platforms has crippled niche innovations. Companies are reluctant to try new things and we're sold brands not products any more. Are we buried in nostalgia or is it genuine concern?

3-3-08 // 9:17a.m.

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Bit-tech is expanding and recruiting!

Do you think you've got what it takes to keep up on the other side of the fast paced computer hardware industry? If so, we want to hear from you!

8-2-08 // 2:25p.m.

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What do you spend on a motherboard?

Do the latest super-high end motherboards will lots of features really tempt your wallet, or are they just excessive where mainstream boards provide far better value?

26-1-08 // 7:34a.m.

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Foxconn’s BlackOps enthusiast mobo makes a bang

CES 2008: Foxconn's next Quantum Force mobo looks like it may make an impression on the market the company is so desperate to get into.

8-1-08 // 3:09a.m.

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Mainstream Nehalems not due for 18 months

Penryn will be around for a while yet and the pressure will be off AMD and ATI as Intel might launch most Nehalems in mid 2009.

7-1-08 // 12:12p.m.

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Review Abit IX38 QuadGT

Abit loads its IX38 QuadGT with digital power regulation, fancy looks and buttons and an awesome BIOS, but has the silicon enhancement worked out well? Let's find out...

6-12-07 // 8:07a.m.

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Review First Look: Enthusiast System Architecture

Today, Nvidia and several big names in the PC industry have announced Enthusiast System Architecture (ESA), an open and royalty-free standard for real-time monitoring and control for power supplies, cases and water cooling systems.

5-11-07 // 4:24p.m.

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First Look: Gigabyte GA-X38T-DQ6

Intel's enthusiast-orientated X38 chipset arrives later this month - we have a first look at Gigabyte's top of the range DDR3-based GA-X38T-DQ6 motherboard to see how things are progressing.

11-9-07 // 6:20a.m.

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HP Blackbird 002 - Voodoo Powered

A year buying Voodoo PCs and a year of very little, but nowthe flood gates have been opened with the launch of the HP Blackbird 002.

7-9-07 // 2:10p.m.

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Foxconn MARS has the Quantum Force!

Straight out of an 80s cartoon, Foxconn launches the Quantum Force series, with its first mobo the MARS. Expect action figures and plastic lunch boxes featuring the logo in stores soon.

31-8-07 // 9:07a.m.

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Asus Maximus - X38 Republic of Gamers

Straight out of the gates of Rome, Asus is due to extend its enthusiast favoured Republic of Gamers motherboards with the Asus Maximus.

28-8-07 // 3:18p.m.

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Review Kingston HyperX KHX9600D2K2/2G

Kingston, long time manufacturer of memory and a favourite of many goes for some ultra speed DDR2. Its HyperX series doesn't have the crazy heatspreaders others feature, so does it still perform as well?

21-6-07 // 2:18p.m.

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Review EVGA nForce 680i LT SLI

EVGA partners with Nvidia again to release a retro green "Built by Nvidia" motherboard based on the new nForce 680i LT SLI chipset. Think of 680i LT as the semi-skimmed version of the full fat nForce 680i SLI chipset: all of the taste with no need to exercise.

26-3-07 // 2:59p.m.

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Bit-tech is hiring!

Do you think you've got what it takes to keep up on the other side of the fast paced computer hardware industry? We want to hear from you!

29-1-07 // 8:27p.m.

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Review DFI LANParty UT NF590 SLI-M2R/G

DFI is back with another LANParty that has a lot to live up to. The NF590 SLI-M2R/G is based on NVIDIA's nForce 590 SLI chipset for socket AM2 processors and boasts some unique features. Does the board live up to expectations? Read on to find out how we got on...

22-11-06 // 11:45a.m.

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bit-tech is looking for hardware geeks!

Do you think you've got what it takes to keep up on the other side of the fast paced computer hardware industry? We want to hear from you!

4-11-06 // 9:24p.m.

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Review ECS KA3 MVP Extreme

ECS' KA3 MVP is the first socket AM2 motherboard to support ATI's CrossFire technology. It's based on the solid CrossFire Xpress 3200 chipset with the all-new SB600 southbridge. Does its attractive price make the board a tempting buy for an enthusiast looking to run CrossFire? We have the answers for you here...

13-7-06 // 8:56p.m.

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Review Foxconn 975X7AA: Fox One debuts

We have Foxconn's 975X7AA motherboard on the test bench today, based around Intel's 975X chipset / Socket 775 platform. It is the debut for Foxconn's Fox One overclocking technology and signifies the company's push to enter the enthusiast market. Can this giant take on ABIT and DFI?

13-5-06 // 3:21p.m.

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Review DFI LANParty UT CFX3200-DR

Back in March, ATI announced its RD580 chipset, dubbed CrossFire Xpress 3200. Today, we have a look at DFI's LANParty UT CFX3200-DR motherboard. Does this board tick all the right boxes on the application form for the ultimate enthusiast-orientated CrossFire motherboard? We have the answers for you...

21-4-06 // 2:24p.m.

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Review Biostar TForce4 U 775

We have a look at Biostar's TForce4 U 775 motherboard, based on NVIDIA's nForce4 Ultra Intel Edition chipset. Does this board live up to expectations by catering for the gaming enthusiast looking to get the most out of their system? Read on to find out...

13-4-06 // 1:42p.m.

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Dell and Alienware get jiggy

Or maybe they don't. Conflicting reports are appearing this morning about whether or not the two companies have done the Shareholder Shuffle.

15-3-06 // 10:14a.m.

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Corsair & ASUS team up with new enthusiast products

Corsair and ASUS have teamed up to bring the first implementation of NVIDIA's NForce 4 SLI X16 chipset and the first 2GB dual channel memory pack capable of operating at DDR437 (218MHz) with blistering timings of 2.0-3-2-6-1T.

28-9-05 // 9:34a.m.

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PC Power releases 1kW PC PSU

PC Power come back with another ridiculously powerful power supply that can deliver a continuous 1000W and peak at nearly 1100W.

7-9-05 // 12:55p.m.

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Intel to release new enthusiast gear soon

IDF FALL 05: Moles out at IDF have hinted at new Intel releases for the high-end before the year is out. We have a few details inside.

25-8-05 // 6:26p.m.

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