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November 1, 2021 | 14:00

Inscryption Review

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October 27, 2021 | 12:05

SilentiumPC Regnum RG6V TG Case Review

Budget in price, mainstream in aspiration.

October 21, 2021 | 09:43

What Hardware Should I Buy? - Nov 2009

Another month and another set of hardware recommendations fresh from our labs. Has AMD's latest CPUs or Kingston's SSDs made a difference? What about memory price increases? Read on to find out!

November 10, 2009 | 09:48

What's the best 80mm and 92mm fan?

Got a CPU cooler with a small fan? Is it noisy? If so, read our group test of 80mm and 92mm fans to see which is the best to mod onto your cooler. Or maybe you've got some small case fan mounts that could do with filling? Read on to see what with!

October 15, 2009 | 10:05

What's the best supersize case fan?

We've collected six supersized case fans (180mm to 225mm) to see which is best for that all-important side panel fan. Read on to see how Akasa, Antec and others fared in our rigorous airflow and noise testing!

October 9, 2009 | 10:30

What Hardware Should I Buy? - October 2009

Another month and another set of hardware recommendations fresh from our labs. Has the Radeon HD 5870 scored a solid place and what about the latest motherboards and hard drives? Take a look to find out!

October 8, 2009 | 09:31

What's the best 120mm case fan?

We've collected 22 120mm fans and put them through rigorous noise and airflow tests to see which is the best. Read on to see how to keep your hardware cool while keeping the noise your PC makes to a minimum.

September 28, 2009 | 10:22

Overclocking Intel's Core i5 750

We dive through a variety of motherboards to investigate what BIOS settings are best over a range of motherboards to overclock the only Lynnfield that UK customers should buy: the Intel Core i5 750.

September 21, 2009 | 11:43

What Hardware Should I Buy? - Sept 2009

What difference will the new Core i5 processor and LGA1156 motherboards make to our hardware recommendations this month? Find out the answers to this, and all other hardware upgrade questions in this month's Hardware Buyer's Guide!

September 15, 2009 | 10:15

What Hardware Should I Buy? - August 2009

Packed with four PCs and a new Folding rig, this month's PC hardware buyer's guide is leaner, meaner and gets straight to the point! Check out our recommendations and be sure to tell us what you think are currently the best buys in our forums.

August 11, 2009 | 10:56

What Hardware Should I Buy? - July 2009

Another month and another four systems, as we delve into online stores to seek out the bargains to decide which setups, for a range of budgets, are the best your money can buy.

July 8, 2009 | 12:07

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

What Hardware Should I Buy? - May 2009

At bit-tech, it's always time for a PC upgrade and we're here once again to help with our comprehensive buyer's guide. With hardware recommendations to suit any budget, if you're looking at improving your system, or building one from scratch, this is the place to start.

May 6, 2009 | 11:45

AMD Phenom II X4 955 Black Edition CPU

The fastest AMD to hit the streets is here. It's 3.2GHz of Black Edition overclocking friendly badness and we test its wares to see if this AM3 part is worth considering over the already tempting AM2+ Phenom II X4 940 on DDR2.

April 23, 2009 | 10:02

What Hardware Should I Buy? - April 2009

We've completely rejigged the buyers guide for April - now we have four recommended builds instead of just three. Take a look at our recommendations for the Affordable All-Rounder, Enthusiast Overclocker, Gaming Workhorse and Premium Player to if you're in the mood for a new build!

April 4, 2009 | 11:59

Men of War

Pack your rifle, because we're off to war! From Russian developer Best Way comes this ultra-detailed and super tactical WW2 RTS, and we're reporting from the front lines to see if this Russian import could be a diamond in the rough, or just a turd in plain sight.

March 28, 2009 | 01:36

What Hardware Should I Buy? - March 2009

What changed for March? Take a look at our recommendations for building a budget, premium and ultimate system if you're in the market for a new PC. We provide a breakdown of first choice and alternatives to help balance and sift out the best products at your fingertips.

March 3, 2009 | 11:16

Intel tears apart Nvidia Ion in document

Intel lambasts Nvidia's Ion, saying that it's based on old technology and that gaming and video transcoding features are irrelevant to netbooks and nettops.

February 24, 2009 | 10:45

The Complete Guide to Left 4 Dead

Left 4 Dead was one of the best games of 2008. Its premise was simple, but on harder difficulty levels, and in versus mode it's complex, challenging and competitive. Our huge guide looks at how to survive as a team - whether you want to save your hides or spill some brains.

February 18, 2009 | 09:05

How TIM Works & How To Apply It Correctly

When you're building your own system, it's important to understand what is happening inside. One thing that's often overlooked is thermal interface material - a simple concept, but one that's often misunderstood. We explain how it works and share some tips to help you get the best out of your system.

February 16, 2009 | 07:49

Home Theatre PC Buyer's Guide - Q1 2009

Interested in expanding your TV, film or media consumption to an all capable home theatre PC? Check out our latest buyer's guide to see what the bit-tech team recommends - from ultra tiny mini-ITX, to gaming HD behemoth!

February 4, 2009 | 09:30

What Hardware Should I Buy? - Feb 2009

We're back once again with our monthly bit-tech buyer's guide, helping to make it easier to pick out that ideal upgrade and take the stress out of system building. With recommendations to suit any budget, from the the cost effective to the wallet melting, you'd be mad to buy hardware without it!

February 3, 2009 | 14:05

Microsoft announces LittleBigPlanet clone

CES 2009: Microsoft has announced a new eeriely familiar title for the Xbox 360, dubbed Kodu, which will let players create their own simple games.

January 8, 2009 | 12:26

What Hardware Should I Buy? - Jan 2009

Welcome to 2009! Thinking of starting off the year with an upgrade to bring your PC up to speed? Then look no further than our monthly buyers guide. Once again we've brought together a list of components we recommend to help take the stress out of upgrading to suit any budget.

January 5, 2009 | 14:19

What Hardware Should I Buy? - Dec 2008

Want to upgrade your system or build a PC this month and don't know what parts to get? Once again, we've put together a range of components which the bit-tech staff personally recommend to take the stress out of upgrading or system building to suit any budget.

December 1, 2008 | 11:22