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Mionix Naos 5000 Gaming Mouse Review
The Naos 5000 is a highly moulded gaming mouse that hugs the shape of your hand. With a maximum sensitivity of 5,040dpi and all the customisation options of a modern gaming mouse. Read on to see why it's one of the best mice we've tested to date.
March 20, 2010 | 04:34
Intel Core i7-980X Extreme Edition Review
Intel has finally released a CPU worthy of its premium Extreme Edition brand - the first six-core desktop processor. Previously known as Gulftown, the Core i7-980X Extreme Edition is not only brutally fast out of the box but also a fantastic overclocker thanks to its 32nm transistors.
March 11, 2010 | 04:50
Intel Core i7-930 CPU Review
The original Core i7-920 is the best selling high-end CPU, but as it's now nearing its 18-month birthday Intel has decided it's due for retirement. We check out its replacement, the i7-930. Clocked at 2.8GHz, it's only 133MHz faster than the i7-920 - but thanks to overclocking, it's still the chip to buy.
March 1, 2010 | 08:15
Akasa Freedom Tower CPU Cooler Review
They might take our lives, but they will never take our Freedom Tower! Well, we'd rather they didn't take either, truth be told - we're rather fond of our lives, and also of this excellent and well priced cooler. Read on to see why (and we promise no more Braveheart references).
February 27, 2010 | 06:46
Cooler Master CM 690 II Case Review
This re-imagining of the CM 690 is an excellent case, with a roomy interior, massively upgradable cooling and a nifty roof-mounted hot swap hard disk bay. There's a slight fly in the ointment though, so you'll have to read our review before hopping over to your favourite etailer!
February 18, 2010 | 09:21
Gigabyte GA-H55M-UD2H Review
This is the Gigabyte GA-H55M-UD2H, a media-orientated version of of the GA-P55M-UD2 which is one of the best budget Lynnfield overclockers on the market. We find out if the addition of Core i3 on-board graphics support effects the awesomeness of the board.
January 28, 2010 | 08:37
Mass Effect 2 Review
We dive into one of the most anticipated games of the year and find out if all the new additions and attitude that Bioware has layered in to Mass Effect 2 were worth the wait. What will the continuing adventures of Commander Shepherd hold? Read our review to find out!
January 26, 2010 | 08:35
Gelid Tranquillo CPU Cooler Review
The unending drone of your CPU cooler driving you mad? Then perhaps the Gelid Tranquillo can help. With an ultra low-noise PWM fan, but still packing four copper heatpipes and a big stack of cooling fins, check out this terrific low-noise HSF.
January 20, 2010 | 12:15
Intel Core i5-661 & Core i3-530 CPU Review
Intel's latest 32nm processors, codenamed Clarkdale, are the first to integrate a GPU. We take the new budget-sensitive Core i3-530 and Core i5-661 for a spin to see how they compare to previous CPUs - will a Core 2 Quad Q6600 still cut it, and has AMD got anything to fight back with? Read on to find out...
January 4, 2010 | 08:45
Titan Fenrir CPU Cooler Xmas Edition Review
Could turkey, fir trees and rubbish telly be joined by overclocking this Christmas? That's certainly what Titan is hoping for with its updated xmas edition of the superb Fenrir CPU cooler, rebadged for the festive season. Seriously.
December 11, 2009 | 08:06
Brutal Legend Review
We take a look at the latest game from Tim 'Grim Fandango' Schafer, who this time has teamed up with Ozzy Osbourne and Jack Black to make what might be the definitive music game for rockers and rollers. Take a gander to find out what we think of Brütal Legend.
October 13, 2009 | 14:03
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
G.Skill Titan 256GB SSD
G.Skill is back with its latest SSD and it's a whopper, the 256GB Titan. However, this drive isn't just big - it uses two drive controller chips rather than one to try and solve some of the issues that are common with SSDs, as well as speed things up too. Does it succeed? Read on to find out!
January 20, 2009 | 10:24
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
What Hardware Should I Buy? - Nov 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.
November 4, 2008 | 08:58
What Hardware Should I Buy? - Oct 2008
Want to upgrade your system or build a PC this month and don't know what parts to get? 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 that should suit any budget.
October 2, 2008 | 09:40
Aquaceras Part 10 - Making Custom DDC Heatsinks
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