Crucial P2 & P5 Review

Posted by: David Mitchelson on: 07-08-2020 [ 0 comment(s) ]

Crucial recently announced two new M.2 SSDs - the P2 and P5, both are PCIe 3.0 driven but are vastly different in terms of performance. Should you consider them for internal storage?

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Lexar NM700 Review

Posted by: David Mitchelson on: 24-07-2020 [ 0 comment(s) ]

Lexar's latest M.2 NVMe SSD is here and claims to deliver transfer rates of up to 3500MB/s. Is this storage drive worth considering?

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Fractal Design Celsius+ S28 Prisma Review

Posted by: Matthew Hodgson on: 19-07-2020 [ 0 comment(s) ]

Fractal Design produce a range of PC hardware including CPU coolers, today we look at a performance-packed, RGB-laden all-in-one watercooling loop, the Celsius+ S28 Prisma.

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ASRock Z490 Extreme4 Review

Posted by: David Mitchelson on: 07-07-2020 [ 0 comment(s) ]

Looking for an affordable motherboard option for Intel's new platform? The Z490 Extreme4 is placed in the lower-tier, ready for Intel's 10th Gen.

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ASUS Mini PC PN62 Review

Posted by: David Mitchelson on: 01-07-2020 [ 0 comment(s) ]

An ultra-compact Mini PC with its foundation set on Intel's 10th Gen. Processors. Is this barebones unit worth a considering?

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SAMSUNG 870 QVO Review

Posted by: Matthew Hodgson on: 30-06-2020 [ 0 comment(s) ]

SAMSUNG introduce their second generation 4-bit MLC NAND flash with capacities up to 8TB with "best in class" performance to boot, all shoe-horned into a 2.5" SATA-equipped 7mm enclosure.

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CPU Cooler Cleaning Guide

Posted by: Michael Pabia on: 26-06-2020 [ 0 comment(s) ]

Cleaning your CPU cooler must be done regularly and properly. Learn what CPU cooler brands recommend to use and not to use. Our simple and straightforward CPU cooler cleaning guide is a combination of popular brand's recommendations and our experience in PC building and hardware reviews.

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ASUS TUF Gaming B550M-Plus (Wi-Fi) Review

Posted by: Matthew Hodgson on: 30-06-2020 [ 0 comment(s) ]

Part of the TUF Gaming Alliance, the B550M-Plus (Wi-Fi) offers a cohesive appearance, 2.5G ethernet, WiFi 6, a pair of M.2 slots and much more, all shoehorned into a Micro-ATX form factor.

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GIGABYTE Z490 AORUS XTREME Review

Posted by: David Mitchelson on: 25-06-2020 [ 0 comment(s) ]

Is this the best of the best? We take a look at GIGABYTE's flagship Intel Z490 motherboard, the XTREME. Does it offer the features it should and does it perform well?

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MSI Vigor GK50 & Clutch GM50 Review

Posted by: David Mitchelson on: 24-06-2020 [ 0 comment(s) ]

Is this the perfect gaming keyboard and mouse combo? We review the MSI Vigor GK50 and Clutch GM50 and see if they're worth investing in.

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MSI Optix MAG272CQR Review

Posted by: David Mitchelson on: 23-06-2020 [ 0 comment(s) ]

Looking to upgrade your current monitor? We take a look at the MSI Optix MAG272CQR from MSI's MAG27 Series, with its curved display and 165Hz refresh rate.

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Elgato Wave 1 Review

Posted by: Matthew Hodgson on: 22-06-2020 [ 0 comment(s) ]

Elgato are the talk of the town within the streaming industry with their ever-increasing portfolio and expertise being highly regarded. How does their first stab at a microphone fair in a massively competitive sector?

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ASUS ROG Strix B550-F Gaming (Wi-Fi) Review

Posted by: Matthew Hodgson on: 17-06-2020 [ 0 comment(s) ]

ASUS already have a strong selection of X570 motherboards to choose from but the budget-conscious amongst us will be much more interested in what B550 has to offer, here's the B550-F Gaming (Wi-Fi).

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MSI MAG B550 Tomahawk Review

Posted by: Matthew Hodgson on: 16-06-2020 [ 0 comment(s) ]

Sporting the all-new B550 chipset from AMD, here's MSI's take on the chipset with extended heatsinks, premium power delivery and a mechanical appeal to the appearance.

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Thermaltake TOUGHRAM RGB Review

Posted by: Matthew Hodgson on: 12-06-2020 [ 0 comment(s) ]

Thermaltake have employed several techniques to produce a fast, stable, good-looking RAM kit, complete with RGB lighting of course. Let's have a look at the TOUGHRAM RGB in the 4000MHz flavour.

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EPOS GAME ZERO Review

Posted by: Matthew Hodgson on: 11-06-2020 [ 0 comment(s) ]

Sennheiser's gaming division now comes under the EPOS title, carrying over years of their expertise to focus on the gaming market. Today we're looking at the GAME ZERO with a balanced soundscape, memory foam ear cups and a noise cancelling microphone.

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SteelSeries Apex 3 Review

Posted by: Matthew Hodgson on: 09-06-2020 [ 0 comment(s) ]

The focus is often put onto expensive keyboards boasting many superfluous features that often add cost more than usefulness. Today we're looking at something which gets back down to the basics, the Apex 3 from SteelSeries. RGB lighting, media controls, wrist rest, it has plenty to be proud of, but is it any good?

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SteelSeries Apex 5 Review

Posted by: Matthew Hodgson on: 03-06-2020 [ 0 comment(s) ]

Featuring Hybrid Mechanical Blue keyswitches, an OLED display, wrist rest and RGB lighting, to name but a few, the Apex 5 may cost a bit less than you'd initially expect. But is it any good? Let's have a look.

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ASUS TUF Gaming Z490 Plus WiFi Review

Posted by: David Mitchelson on: 02-06-2020 [ 0 comment(s) ]

Wanting just the essentials for Intel Z490? The TUF Gaming Z490 Plus WiFi ticks all the boxes and also promises to provide a solid, stable foundation for any system. Is it worth considering?

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SteelSeries Rival 3 Review

Posted by: Matthew Hodgson on: 01-06-2020 [ 0 comment(s) ]

SteelSeries are well-known in the PC gaming industry for their high-performance, high-cost devices but they've had a go at something much friendlier on the wallet, the Rival 3, priced at around half of their alternative offerings.

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GIGABYTE Z490 AORUS PRO AX Review

Posted by: David Mitchelson on: 29-05-2020 [ 0 comment(s) ]

Are you looking for a mid-range Intel Z490 motherboard? We take a look at the Z490 AORUS PRO AX which offers a good blend of features with super-sleek visuals.

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ASRock Z490 Taichi Review

Posted by: David Mitchelson on: 29-05-2020 [ 0 comment(s) ]

ASRock's top of the line Taichi motherboard is here; carrying the new Intel Z490 chipset. Will Taichi allow us to achieve our best overclock with Intel Core i9-10900K?

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XPG LEVANTE 240 Review

Posted by: Matthew Hodgson on: 07-06-2020 [ 0 comment(s) ]

XPG, a subsidiary of ADATA, are moving from strength to strength in the PC industry. Today we evaluate their first effort within the all-in-one watercooling segment.

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ASUS ROG Maximus XII Formula Review

Posted by: David Mitchelson on: 23-05-2020 [ 0 comment(s) ]

Touted as the Intel Z490 motherboard for water-cooling enthusiasts, Formula is loaded with a myriad of features and tools for tech enthusiasts who want to get the most out of the 10900K.

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MSI MEG Z490 UNIFY Review

Posted by: David Mitchelson on: 22-05-2020 [ 0 comment(s) ]

MSI's all-black, stealthy Intel Z490 motherboard is here. It brings with it a bunch of high-performance features for the new Intel Core i9-10900K.

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