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39 articles tagged as enthusiast

The upcoming high-end CPU battle could depend on motherboard prices

With X570 motherboards demanding huge premiums, Intel's cut-price Cascade Lake-X could benefit from more affordable motherboards compared to 3rd Gen Threadripper.

October 21, 2019 | 14:00

Stormforce Crystal 3600 RX 5700 Review

Stormforce's £1,300 rig sports a six-core 3rd Gen Ryzen CPU, RX 5700, and NVMe PCIe SSD.

October 21, 2019 | 09:30

Video: Project Toreador (Bloodlines 2 Mod) Part 1: Intro and 500D Teardown

Alex is going to bring the Toreador clan from Bloodlines 2 to life - in case mod form!

October 18, 2019 | 17:00

AMD prices Threadripper parts, outs Ryzen 3 specs

$999 for 16c/32t.

July 13, 2017 | 14:00

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

Positioned above the Core i7, leak claims.

May 15, 2017 | 11:41

Intel Haswell-E rumoured for August 29th launch

Shifted from mid-September, say sources.

August 20, 2014 | 12:03

Intel announces enthusiast-grade 730 Series SSDs

Pre-overclocked at the factory.

February 28, 2014 | 10:30

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

August 16, 2011 | 11:16

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?

July 27, 2009 | 10:51

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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.

May 11, 2009 | 11:03

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.

November 18, 2008 | 11:11

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.

June 11, 2008 | 08:22

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...

May 12, 2008 | 09:08

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.

March 19, 2008 | 08:16

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!

March 5, 2008 | 11:57

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?

March 3, 2008 | 09:17

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!

February 8, 2008 | 14:25

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?

January 26, 2008 | 07:34

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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.

January 8, 2008 | 03:09

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.

January 7, 2008 | 12:12

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...

December 6, 2007 | 08:07

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.

November 5, 2007 | 16:24

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.

September 11, 2007 | 06:20