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Leo checks out an X870 mobo from ASRock, priced around £300

Ever since diving into the AIO cooler segment, be quiet! has impressed with each release. This year, be quiet! is launching the new Pure Loop 3 LX and the standard Pure Loop 3, promising cool and quiet performance.  The Pure Loop 3 LX is purpose-built for ARGB enthusiasts and high-performance systems. …

Intel has taken the stage at the Hot Chips 2025 to lift the curtain on Clearwater Forest, its next-generation E-core Xeon processor and the successor to Sierra Forest. The new data center chip is an absolute monster, packing up to 288 cores per socket and serving as a showcase for …

Detailed new mobile CPU roadmaps, reportedly from an OEM partner, have given us a somewhat predictable look at AMD's and Intel's plans for the next couple of years. While the long-term future looks bright with the arrival of Zen 6, it appears that AMD's high-end gaming and enthusiast laptop segments …

AMD has finally broken its silence on the socket burnout issue that has been affecting some AM5 users, particularly those with high-end X3D processors. In a recent Q&A session, AMD representatives addressed the problem, attributing the root cause to motherboard partner BIOS settings that deviate from the company's recommended specifications. …

At Gamescom last week, Thermaltake unveiled the View 600 TG, a new full tower chassis designed for high-end showcase builds. The new case features a unique multi-panel panoramic glass design, extensive hardware support, and compatibility with the latest hidden-connector motherboards for a clean aesthetic. The View 600 TG's front panel …

At GamesCom 2025 in Cologne, ASUS presented KitGuru with the ROG Matrix RTX 5090 30th Anniversary Edition graphics card, and it's a bit of a monster. The card is currently at the engineering sample stage, but it already highlights the challenges of designing hardware at this scale. There's no real …

Team Group has launched a new high-performance desktop memory kit under its creator-focused T-Create brand. The new Expert CKD DDR5 features Client Clock Driver (CKD) technology, which is designed to improve stability at high frequencies, especially under heavy, sustained workloads. Starting by briefly explaining what CKD is, this technology promises …

Lian Li has just launched its new multi-directional vertical GPU mounting bracket. This new kit is designed to give builders an unprecedented level of flexibility, not only in the height of their vertically mounted GPU but also in its angle for the ultimate custom look. The new bracket offers multi-axis …

NZXT has launched its latest motherboard for the AMD platform, the N7 B850. Designed for the new Ryzen 9000 series CPUs, the new board brings NZXT's signature minimalist aesthetic to the AM5 socket, providing a clean and stylish foundation for your next Zen 5 build. As is tradition for the …

We called the ASUS RTX 5080 Noctua Edition 'a highly impressive feat of engineering' in our review, but were left wondering why the companies involved didn't go all out with an RTX 5090 model. Noctua has since confirmed to us they would 'love' to make an RTX 5090 version, but it doesn't sound like it will be happening any time soon...

At Gamescom 2025, KitGuru met with Ole Grosstuek, Chief Marketing Officer for be quiet!, who introduced the company’s latest chassis line – the Light Base 500. Following on from the success of the larger Light Base 600 and 900 LX, this new model aims to provide a smaller footprint without …

MSI has a massive presence at Gamescom 2025 this year, showcasing a vast range of new products for PC enthusiasts. The launch is headlined by the company's new X870E Max Series motherboards and a very special, limited-edition model to celebrate a major milestone for the brand. To mark the 10th …

ASUS and Noctua are back with another GPU collab - but is it really worth £1500?!

Designed for AI and server applications, we check out this 30TB EXOS drive

Phanteks is continuing its mission to make custom liquid cooling more accessible with the announcement of several new additions to its EZ-Fit portfolio. The new lineup includes custom distro plates for its NV-series cases, a versatile reservoir, and a new radiator size, all featuring Phanteks' signature pre-installed, tool-free fittings. The …

Earlier this year, Samsung announced its new flagship PCIe 5.0 SSDs, the 9100 PRO Series. The first units offered 1TB, 2TB and 4TB capacity options but now at long last, the 8TB is now ready to hit the market. The Samsung 9100 Pro series SSD is designed to deliver next-generation …

Arctic has given the Liquid Freezer III a makeover but can the Pro 420 take the cooling crown?

Last night at Gamescom Opening Night Live, Blizzard revealed World of Warcraft: Midnight, the next major expansion for the MMO and the second chapter in the ongoing ‘Worldsoul Saga'. MSI is hot on the heels of this reveal with the announcement of new custom WoW-themed hardware.  MSI will be releasing …

Lexar has today announced a new variant of its EQ790 M.2 NVMe SSD, now featuring a pre-installed passive heatsink. This new model is aimed squarely at PC and PlayStation 5 gamers looking for a simple, out-of-the-box storage solution with solid performance and built-in cooling. The new heatsink-equipped EQ790 (via TechPowerUP) …

The prices of RTX 50 series graphics cards have slowly been coming down across Europe. This week, the most recent price cuts came into effect on the Nvidia website, showing significant cuts for the RTX 5090, 5080 and 5070. 

Gamescom officially kicks off tonight with the Opening Night Live stream. Alongside this, MSI is running a Gaming Week sale, slashing prices across a range of hardware and bundles until the 26th of August. 

Nvidia had a ton of GeForce-related announcements in store for Gamescom 2025. We've covered all of the major upgrades coming to the GeForce Now cloud gaming platform, but Nvidia also has announcements for new games supporting RTX features like DLSS, and the debut of an entirely new feature – RTX …

For the entire RTX 40-series generation, we've heard about the mythical, fully-enabled AD102 graphics card that never saw the light of day. Now, the “RTX Titan Ada” is no longer just a rumour. Renowned German overclocker Roman ‘Der8auer' Hartung has managed to acquire a prototype of this beastly GPU, giving …

Just when we thought the Zen 3 V-Cache story was over, a new and unexpected chip has surfaced. The first benchmarks for the AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D have been spotted, confirming the existence of a new budget-friendly gaming CPU for the AM4 platform. The specifications for this CPU have been …

Corsair has launched the Nautilus RS LCD line of AIO coolers, a new model that brings a customisable screen to the proven RS liquid coolers. Better yet, those with an existing RS CPU cooler can upgrade with an additional LCD upgrade kit. As you might've guessed, the key feature of …

Anyone got a need for 30TB storage? There's a joke in there somewhere

GameMax is getting into the high-end segment of AIO liquid coolers with its new Glacier Series. Available in 240 mm and 360 mm sizes, these new coolers feature an innovative design that completely conceals the tubing for an ultra-clean look, which is complemented by a large, high-resolution LCD screen on …

Intel's Application Optimisation (APO) technology, which offers game-specific performance boosts for its CPUs, is here to stay, but its future development may leave some users behind. In a Reddit discussion, a user claiming to be an Intel developer shed some light on the future of the software, confirming that support …

Lexar has thrown itself into the high-end storage ring with the announcement of its new flagship M.2 NVMe SSD series, the Ares Pro. Aimed at PC enthusiasts and hardcore gamers, these new drives leverage the PCIe 5.0 interface to deliver some impressive performance figures. The Ares Pro series will be …