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November 1, 2021 | 14:00

Inscryption Review

Welcome challenger. Why not sit down, and play a little game?

October 27, 2021 | 12:05

SilentiumPC Regnum RG6V TG Case Review

Budget in price, mainstream in aspiration.

October 21, 2021 | 09:43

AMD Phenom II 810, 805, 720 & 710 AM3 CPUs

AMD CPUs finally get support for DDR3, but does it make a difference? We put the latest Phenom II X4 810 and 805, as well as the X3 720 and 710 through their paces on DDR2 and DDR3 platforms to see how they stack up against the competition.

February 11, 2009 | 08:57

OCZ Apex 120GB SSD

The SSD arms race is hotting up, with the latest Samsung NAND flash based drives going toe to toe with Intel's high performance SSDs. We find out how the OCZ Apex 120GB, featuring dual disk controllers and quoted read speeds of 230MB/s write, fares.

February 9, 2009 | 06:48

Burnout Paradise: Ultimate Box

Burnout Paradise has finally barrel-rolled onto the PC in the form of a new Ultimate Box. With new party modes, new vehicles and new bikes included, as well as improved graphics and multiplayer, could this be the definitive Burnout or is it just a ruined wreck?

February 3, 2009 | 09:35

HIS ATI Radeon HD 4670 IceQ

Is the credit crunch getting you down and there's no hope of you ever stretching out for that GeForce GTX 295? We take a look at the HIS HD 4670 IceQ to find out if this overclocked, custom cooled version of ATI's budget card can offer decent performance without denting your wallet. Stay frosty people!

February 2, 2009 | 07:49

Icy Box IB-NAS4220-B Network Storage

Got a pair of SATA hard drives spare and want to backup your critical software? Icy Box's IB-NAS4220-B network storage just might be the solution you're looking for.

February 1, 2009 | 11:12

BFG Tech GeForce GTX 285 OCX 1GB

BFG adds its spice to the GeForce GTX 285 and has created one of the fastest graphics cards we've ever tested. The GeForce GTX 285 OCX boasts impressive clock speed increases and promises a whole lot more - but will it live up to expectations?

January 30, 2009 | 12:19

G.Skill F3-12800CL8T-6GBHK Tri-Channel DDR3

G.Skill's 1,600MHz kit for Core i7 CPUs runs at a tidy 8-8-8-21 and includes a smart, G.Skill design on some dark blue heatspreaders. How does it compare to the more elaborate Corsair DHX+? Read on to find out.

January 29, 2009 | 09:54

Sapphire ATI Radeon HD 4850 X2 2GB

Sapphire launched its ATI Radeon HD 4850 X2 a couple of months ago without official driver support from AMD. We're back today with a full review of the card now that drivers for the card are publicly available. Read on to find out how it stacks up against the competition.

January 23, 2009 | 09:20

Gigabyte GA-EX58-UD4P and DS4 mobos

Who needs extreme behemoths when there are more affordable Core i7 options like this pair from Gigabyte. The UD4P and DS4 are still very capable and well featured, but aren't as expensive as other X58 boards - we see if they're powerful enough to take on the big guns.

January 21, 2009 | 08:40

HIS ATI Radeon HD 4870 1GB IceQ4+ Turbo

HIS is back with its take on the excellent Radeon HD 4870 1GB graphics card. We take a closer look at what spice HIS has added to its HD 4870 1GB IceQ4+ Turbo and find out if there's room for some innovation in the high-end GPU market. Read on to find out how it gets on...

January 19, 2009 | 15:11

Nvidia (Zotac) GeForce GTX 285 1GB

Nvidia launched its 55nm update to the GeForce GTX 280 at CES and we're now able to disclose how that card performs. The new Nvidia GeForce GTX 285 boasts higher clock speeds and lower power consumption, but is the price right? Let's find out.

January 16, 2009 | 10:41

Nvidia releases GeForce GTX 285 graphics card

Following its unveiling at CES, Nvidia has released the GeForce GTX 285 graphics card today. We'll have our review online soon.

January 15, 2009 | 15:11

Shuttle X27-D Atom dual-core barebones SFF

Shuttle, the industry's renowned small form factor barebones specialist, has taken Intel's latest dual-core Atom CPU and used the mini-ITX form factor to create what seems like a match made in heaven. We put this teeny beast through the paces to see if it makes the perfect mini-PC.

January 15, 2009 | 08:29

In-Win Commander 750W PSU

In-Win sent us its camo styled, CWT built modular PSU and it certainly does quite a bit to differentiate itself in the market. We tested all 750 watts of the Commander to see if In-Win is worthy of your consideration in the PSU realm.

January 14, 2009 | 09:23

Nvidia GeForce GTX 295 1,792MB & Quad SLI

We're back with a full, unrestricted and in-depth review of the new Nvidia GeForce GTX 295. We also test Quad SLI for the third time, comparing it against quad CrossFire to see if the ultra-high end has a new performance leader. Read on to find out what happened next...

January 8, 2009 | 14:06

AMD Phenom II X4 940 and 920 CPUs

AMD's 45nm consumer CPUs are finally here: the Phenom II X4 940 and 920 are the latest quad cores with bigger cache, more MHz, more overclocking potential and yet, still AM2+ with inexpensive DDR2! Does Intel finally have some worthy competition?

January 8, 2009 | 05:23

Hiper Type R II 680W PSU

If you like a bit of bling in your case and don't care for extreme wattages, Hipers Type R II with its shiny blue casing, LEDs and metallic fan could be right up your street. We test this feature filled mainstream performer to see if it's cheap for a reason, or just fantastic value for money.

January 6, 2009 | 09:56

AMD Athlon Neo: The New Ultra-thin Platform

AMD introduces its new Yukon platform with its latest CPU: The Athlon Neo. Squeezing between the popular and cheap netbook platform and expensive ultra portables - AMD hopes to score some "ultra thin" wins. We pick through the details to decide whether AMD has enough to make a new market.

January 6, 2009 | 07:47

Viewsonic VX2260WM - 22" Full HD monitor

Viewsonic is the second monitor manufacturer to jump on the 16:9 bandwagon after Iiyama. We check out the VX2260WM, a 22-inch 1,920 x 1,080 display with a decent array of connectivity options, to see how it stands up to what else is out there.

January 5, 2009 | 07:51

Belkin Powerline AV Network Adapters

Building the perfect home network can be tricky, especially if you've got thick walls which interfere with Wi-Fi signals or don't want Cat5e trailed everywhere. We check out Belkin's Powerline AV starter kit which uses the existing electricity wiring in your home to carry a network signal and see if it's a decent alternative.

December 27, 2008 | 08:31

Iiyama ProLite E2208HDS - 22" Full HD LCD

Our first Full HD 16:9 widescreen monitor has hit the labs. The Iiyama ProLite E2208HDS is a 22-inch display with a 1,920 x 1,080 native resolution, which means it has an ultra-tight pixel pitch. Does it do enough to win us over? Read on to find out...

December 23, 2008 | 08:29

Athlon X2 7750 vs. Intel E5200 OC & Value

We've seen how AMD's new Kuma CPUs perform at stock speeds, but what's the best CPU to buy for us overclockers: Intel's ever popular E5200 or AMD's new inexpensive monster? We evaluate overclocking performance to see which platform affords the best value.

December 22, 2008 | 08:26

Sapphire ATI Radeon HD 4870 X2 Atomic

The Sapphire ATI Radeon HD 4870 X2 Atomic is a heavily overclocked, pre-watercooled version of ATI's dual GPU monster and it's been tearing up the bit-tech test benches all week. We find out just how fast it is, and whether it justifies its monster price tag.

December 19, 2008 | 08:51