Reviews
NZXT HUE 2 Ambient V2 RGB Lighting Kit
Introduction Manufacturer: NZXT Product Page: HUE 2 Lighting Kit V2 Purchase: $109.99 at the time of review NZXT.com NZXT is a company that really needs no introduction these days, they stand behind their Mission Statement "We relentlessly evolve products and services...
ID-COOLING AURAFLOW X 240 RGB All In One Liquid CPU Cooler Review
Introduction Manufacturer: ID-COOLING Product Page: AURAFLOW X 240 Purchase: $89.99 at the time of review ID-COOLING was formed when a few veterans of the PC industry teamed up and was announced at Computex 2013. The parent company of ID-COOLING has been the cooling...
Noctua NH-U12A CPU Air Cooler Review
Introduction Noctua originates from a collaboration between the Austrian Rascom Computer distribution Ges.m.b.H. and the Taiwanese cooling specialist Kolink International Corporation, pooling more than thirty years of experience in the development, manufacturing, and...
Thermaltake Toughpower Grand Series RGB 750W and 850W Power Supply Overview
Introduction Manufacturer: Thermaltake Product Page: Toughpower Grand RGB Purchase on Amazon UK: 750W £96.54 / 850W £112.88 Purchase on Scan UK: 750w £99.58 / 850W £112.99 Thermaltake is known for offering a plethora of products and today, we are taking a look at two...
SilverStoneTek 1-to-8 PWM Fan Hub SST-CPF04 Review
Introduction SilverStone Technology was founded in 2003 on the principle of recognition that merely having innovative expertise within the industry is not enough. Their objective is to ensure that their expertise is delivered to all products with consistency, in...
Viotek GFT27DB 27″ WQHD 1440p 144Hz 1ms Freesync Gaming Monitor Review
Introduction Manufacturer: Viotek Product: GFT27DB Price: $329.99 at the time of review at Amazon. Viotek has been in the monitor business for quite a while, and they lead with the dedicated idea of imaginative research and development to achieve performance with the...
Alphacool Eissturm Hurricane Copper 45 3×120 Water Cooling Kit Review
Introduction When it comes to liquid cooling solutions, the Alphacool needs no introduction. Based on their years of experience and expertise, the users can benefit from high-performance Cooling Solutions including their All-In-One and the All-In-One Connected cooling...
Alphacool Eisblock XPX CPU Water Block Review
Introduction When it comes to liquid cooling solutions, the Alphacool needs no introduction. Based on their years of experience and expertise, the users can benefit from high-performance Cooling Solutions including their All-In-One and the All-In-One Connected cooling...
SilverStoneTek PP10 and RC04 Cables Review
Introduction SilverStone Technology was founded in 2003 on the principle of recognition that merely having innovative expertise within the industry is not enough. Their objective is to ensure that their expertise is delivered to all products with consistency, in...
Game Max Click RGB Keyboard Review and Giveaway
Manufacturer: Game Max Product: Click Purchase: £20.99 At the time of review The Game Max Click RGB Keyboard is a very budget friendly gaming keyboard. While it is still a membrane keyboard, it does have 'Click' keys which do offer an actuation type feel. The LED...
Thermaltake Level 20MT ARGB Case Review
Manufacturer: Thermaltake Product Page: Level 20MT ARGB Purchase: £84.98 From Scan.co.uk at the time of review Thermaltake's Level 20MT ARGB Case is a mid-tower case designed to hold an ATX motherboard. Coming with not 1, but 3 ARGB fans, Thermaltake is looking to set...
Noctua NT-H2 Thermal Paste and NA-SCW1 Cleaning Wipes Review
Introduction Noctua originates from a collaboration between the Austrian Rascom Computer distribution Ges.m.b.H. and the Taiwanese cooling specialist Kolink International Corporation, pooling more than thirty years of experience in the development, manufacturing, and...
LittleBits Space Rover Inventor Kit Review
Introduction It's often said that "Tomorrow's leaders are today's kids" - which couldn't be truer, this is why companies like LittleBits exist. If you aren't familiar with LittleBits as a company then here is a brief overview. LittleBits is a New York-based...
SilverStone Tundra Series TD02 RGB CPU Liquid Cooler Review
Introduction SilverStone Technology was founded in 2003 on the principle of recognition that merely having innovative expertise within the industry is not enough. Their objective is to ensure that their expertise is delivered to all products with consistency, in...
AOC AGON AG322QC4 1440p 144Hz HDR Monitor Review
Introduction AOC has been in the monitor business for quite some time, and they've grown and adapted as a company since their founding in 1967. AOC still produce office and consumer displays as well as making monitors tailored towards content creation. They also still...
be quiet! Straight Power 11 850W Power Supply Overview
Introduction: Manufacturer: be quiet! Product Page: Straight Power 11 850W Purchase: £133.89 At the time of review Time and time again you've heard people say "Don't skimp out on your PSU" or something similar to this and for good reason. The PSU generally isn't as...
SilverStone ECM-24 Expansion Card Review
Introduction SilverStone Technology was founded in 2003 on the principle of recognition that merely having innovative expertise within the industry is not enough. Their objective is to ensure that their expertise is delivered to all products with consistency, in...
NZXT H500 Compact Mid-Tower Case Review
Introduction Manufacturer: NZXT Product Page: H500 Purchase Price: $69.99 at Amazon / £69.98 on Amazon UK Today we will be taking a look at one of NZXT's H Series Cases. The H500 is, by all means, a refresh on the S340. I have built in both the S340 and H440 and can...
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GIGABYTE Z390 AORUS XTREME WATERFORCE Motherboard Wins 2019 Red Dot Design Award
GIGABYTE’s Standout Product Quality And Design Is Well Received By Design Critics Taipei, Taiwan, March 25th, 2019 – GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY Co. Ltd, a leading manufacturer of motherboards and graphics cards, announced that the GIGABYTE Z390 AORUS XTREME WATERFORCE...
ASUS Announces Three New NVIDIAG-SYNC Compatible Gaming Monitors
KEY POINTS The three new ASUS gaming monitors are certified NVIDIA G-SYNC Compatible, delivering an excellent variable refresh rate (VRR) experience The 24-inch VG248QG, 24.5-inch VG258QR and 27-inch VG278QR are Full HD gaming monitors with an ultrafast 165Hz...
Two new AOC monitors designed by Studio F. A. Porsche
Amsterdam, 9 April 2019 – “Design by Studio F. A. Porsche” is synonymous with sophisticated, refined product design throughout the world. Display specialist AOC has the pleasure to announce two new displays designed by the world-renowned design agency Studio F. A....
Scythe presents Kotetsu Mark II & Choten TUF Gaming Alliance Coolers
21.03.2019, Oststeinbek (Germany) – Japanese cooling expert Scythe presents two special editions of its CPU Cooler models Kotetsu Mark II and Choten as part of the ASUS™ TUF Gaming Alliance series. Both products bundle their unique advantages with the fancy design of...
AOC’s AGON AG272FCX6 connects players to the game with 165 Hz refresh rate and 1800R curvature
Amsterdam, 28 March 2019 – Display specialist AOC announces the AOC AGON AG272FCX6, an upgrade to its 68.6 cm (27”) curved Full HD gaming monitor AG272FCX. The newer AG272FCX6 has been revamped with a 165 Hz refresh rate instead of the 144 Hz of its predecessor and...
Thermaltake wins the 2019 iF Product Design Award
Thermaltake wins the “2019 iF Product Design Award” 7th Victory for Thermaltake‧Design & Innovation Excellence Level 20 Tempered Glass Edition Full Tower Chassis A500 Aluminum Tempered Glass Edition Mid Tower Chassis Level 20 RGB Mechanical Gaming Keyboard ...
NZXT Announces the HUE 2 Ambient Kit V2
Mid March 2019 NZXT, a leading developer of software driven hardware solutions for PC gaming announced the HUE 2 Ambient RGB Lighting Kit V2 which is powered by their CAM Software Suite. The updated version of the HUE 2 RGB Ambient Kit brings improvements that make...
Presale: Alphacool Eisblock Plexi Light for Radeon VII
THE DREAM OF ADDRESSABLE DIGITAL RGB Highlights: - addressable Digital-RGB-LEDs - Backplate included - changeable terminal - full cover cooler - patented screw plugs which are flush with the cooler The Eisblock GPX Plexi Light cooler comes from Alphacool's high-end...
Cooler Master Releases Gaming Keyboard with Aimpad™: MK850
Cooler Master, a global leader in designing and manufacturing innovative gaming peripherals and computer components, today announces the release of its new analog mechanical gaming keyboard, the MK850. “The MK850 is the world's first mechanical keyboard, using Cherry...
Overclockers UK Announces The World’s Most Powerful Dual System Computer
The World's Most Powerful Dual System Computer, Featuring a Triple Stack of NVIDIA's Flagship TITAN RTX Graphics Cards and Three Custom Acrylic Water-cooling Loops. A pioneer in innovation, system customisation and world-record breaking Overclocks. 8Pack has been...
SilentiumPC Armis AR5X: Front glass for looks. 4 Fans for right cooling
21.02.2019 – Warsaw, Poland – Introducing the latest addition to the Armis lineup, Armis AR5X TG RGB, the most refined mid-tower chassis from SilentiumPC. This top-of-the-line variant of AR5 series provides unparalleled balance of perfect external size and design,...
ASUS Announces ROG Strix, ASUS Dual, TUF Gaming, and Phoenix GeForce® GTX 1660 Ti Gaming Graphics Cards
KEY POINTS ROG Strix GeForce® GTX 1660 Ti doesn’t compromise on customisation or performance ASUS TUF Gaming GeForce® GTX 1660 Ti leads in durability with a myriad of tough features ASUS Dual GeForce® GTX 1660 Ti rocks two fans with IP5X dust resistance ASUS...
ASUS Republic of Gamers Announces First-Ever Global Partnership for All ESL One Powered by Intel Events in 2019
KEY POINTS ROG will be the official PC and monitor provider for ESL One events providing the best gaming gear to the contestants ROG and ESL partnership will kick off at first ESL One event taking place in Katowice, Poland and then continuing on to a global circuit...
Thermaltake New Commander C Series
Taipei, Taiwan－February 15th, 2019－Thermaltake, the leading PC DIY premium brand for Cooling, Gaming Gear and Enthusiast Memory solutions, launches the new Commander C Series Tempered Glass ARGB Mid-Tower Chassis. Designed to expand the gaming spirit, the Commander C...
CORSAIR Launches DOMINATOR PLATINUM RGB DDR4 Memory
Latest Edition of CORSAIR’s Flagship DRAM Line Introduces New CAPELLIX RGB LED Technology Fremont, CA, February 21st, 2019 – CORSAIR®, a world leader in PC gaming peripherals and enthusiast components, today announced the launch of DOMINATOR PLATINUM RGB DDR4 Memory,...
Thermaltake Release Complete Guide To Water Cooling
That's right! Thermaltake have released a complete guide to Water Cooling your PC. Not only does this guide help you cool your PC, but it also explains how water cooling works. On top of this, you can also find tips on building up your PC and selecting your...
Cooler Master Releases New Tenkeyless Keyboards
Cooler Master, a global leader in designing and manufacturing innovative gaming peripherals and computer components, announces it’s the addition of its two new tenkeyless (TKL) mechanical keyboards, the MK730 and CK530. “As a mainstream company to pioneer one of the...