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Ashes of the Singularity DirectX 12 Graphics Performance Analysis
Introduction Ashes of the Singularity is a futuristic real-time strategy game offering frenetic contests on a large-scale. The huge amount of units scattered across a number of varied environments creates an enthralling experience built around complex strategic decisions.…
ASUS MG24UQ and MG28UQ Monitor Review
Introduction ASUS has rapidly become a dominant force in the gaming monitor sector due to the popularity of its ROG range. According to Digitimes, the company has seen a staggering growth rate of 30 percent throughout Europe…
Do AMD Drivers Really Deserve Such a Hostile Reception?
Introduction AMD has a serious image problem with their drivers which stems from buggy, unrefined updates, and a slow release schedule. Even though this perception began many years ago, it’s still impacting on the company’s sales and…
Gladiator Computers BATTALION 800 Gaming PC Review
Introduction Gladiator Computers is the name given to Aria’s custom PC division and provides consumers with a wide range of options to suit various budgets. Just in case you’re unfamiliar with Aria, they’re one of the leading…
Computer Paints ‘New Rembrandt’ From Data Analysis
Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn is regarded as one of the most imaginative and talented European artists during the baroque era. As with any iconic artist, it’s always important to showcase their finest work in art galleries…
BIOSTAR RACING H170GT3 (LGA1151) Motherboard Review
Introduction BIOSTAR might not be the most recognizable motherboard brand in western markets but their pedigree for creating reliable products is worthy of praise. When compared to MSI, Gigabyte and ASUS, the company struggles to entice consumers…
MSI Z170A GAMING M5 (LGA1151) Motherboard Review
Introduction Since the release of Intel’s Z170 chipset, MSI has unveiled a fantastic, feature-rich motherboard range which caters to contrasting user demands. For example, the Z170A GAMING PRO CARBON is an excellent choice for consumers wanting a stylish…
ASUS Sabertooth Z170 S (LGA1151) Motherboard Review
Introduction ASUS have compiled a comprehensive Z170 motherboard range which caters to different sections of the consumer market. For example, the GAMING PRO line-up offers superb functionality and impeccable stability at an affordable price point. ROG…
Gigabyte P35W v5 Gaming Laptop Review
Introduction Consumers typically purchase gaming laptops over their desktop counterparts due to portability and requiring hefty processing power on the move. Saying that, it’s exceedingly difficult to offer adequate thermal dissipation in a slim form factor…

Overclockers UK Titan Dark Zone Gaming PC Review
Introduction Overclockers UK is one of the leading stockists of PC hardware and their engineering team produces an impressive range of custom rigs to suit contrasting tastes. Whether you’re looking for a silent air-cooled build, or…
Far Cry Primal Graphics Card Performance Analysis
Introduction The Far Cry franchise gained notoriety for its impeccable graphical fidelity and enthralling open world environment. As a result, each release is incredibly useful to gauge the current state of graphics hardware and performance across…
Gigabyte Z170-Gaming K3 (LGA1151) Motherboard Review
Introduction Intel’s current iteration of enthusiast processors offering impressive overclocking headroom incurs a fairly hefty premium compared to the previous generation especially if you’re opting for the i7-6700K. Unfortunately, the retail version of this CPU sporting…
Inno3D GTX 980Ti iChill Black Graphics Card Review
Introduction Closed-loop liquid coolers have become extremely popular in the CPU market due to the cleaner build, and greater space around the CPU socket compared to traditional air cooling hardware. This means you can install an…
Gigabyte GeForce GTX 980Ti Xtreme Gaming Graphics Card Review
Introduction NVIDIA’s cogent strategy to launch the Titan X at $999 and subsequently release the GTX 980Ti with similar performance at a significantly reduced price was a master stroke. This made the 980Ti compelling value and a great…
Mushkin Blackline Ridgeback DDR4 2400MHz 16GB Memory Kit Review
Introduction The latest memory kit to arrive for review purposes is part of Muskin’s Blackline Ridgeback range. The sample we received opts for a 16GB capacity, 2400MHz speed and timings of 15-15-15-35. This is achieved with a…
MSI Z170A GAMING PRO CARBON (LGA1151) Motherboard Review
Introduction MSI has rapidly established itself as one of the most reputable motherboard manufacturers and constantly strives to enhance the user experience through an intuitive BIOS interface and marvellous reliability. Additionally, the company offers a huge…
Patriot Viper 4 DDR4 3200MHz 16GB (2x8GB) Dual Channel Memory Kit Review
Introduction DDR4 memory kits are steadily superseding DDR3 DIMMs due to competitive pricing and the advent of Intel’s LGA1151 chipset which supports speeds in excess of 3200MHz. Furthermore, DDR4 modules require less voltage to remain stable despite…
Smart me up Demos Real-Time Face Recognition Analysis @ CES 2016
CES 2016: Smart Me Up is a French company which created a highly advanced software suite to monitor a person’s age, gender, head pose and other essential statistics. This is also completed in real time and constantly…

Performance Overview: The Last AMD CCC 15.11.1 Beta
Introduction An unforeseen turn of events has taken place over the last few months. AMD split up its Processor and Graphics divisions and we recently heard the demise of Catalyst Control Centre to make way for…
Indie Dev Will no Longer Offer Free Press Copies
Paul Stephen-Davis, the CEO of Retro Army Limited, has announced the company will no longer provide review codes to press outlets. This decision comes after a wave of scammers and key resellers exploited the developer and pretended…
Batman: Arkham Knight Performance Analysis
Introduction Finally, Batman: Arkham Knight has been released to the world after many years of agonising wait. The next instalment of the franchise has been 2 years in the making and is set to top all…
GTA V GPU Performance Review
Introduction Grand Theft Auto V was released on Tuesday, along with that, NVIDIA has released yet another Game Ready Driver. However this time, AMD has decided to release one too, both offering optimised graphical drivers for…
3D Robotics Launch DroneKit Open Source API for App Development
It looks like 3D Robotics have launched the DroneKit API for drone app development as a free open source software. The API can be used to develop apps for drones or onboard drone software, having it…
NVIDIA Game Ready 347.52 Driver Analysis
Introduction Driver updates, those seemingly pointless notifications at the bottom of your screen that always seem to pop up just as you start a movie or game. Some? Completely pointless, Others? Performance enhancing. Today we’re going…
New Google Technology Can Automatically Describe Images
Google has unveiled an interesting new technology that can automatically analyse images and provide in some cases, accurate descriptions of what appears in those images. The “intelligent computer vision software” can scan a collection of images and…
Why You Should Never Buy A Knockoff iPad Charger
Blog writer Ken Sharriff has done a very thorough teardown of the official iPad charger and of one of the many cheaper counterfeit ones that are abundant on the market. The temptation to pick up the cheaper models…
Analysis: Were EA Right About SimCity? The Evidence Says That They Were!
It’s been two months now since the release of the latest Sim City, and it sure has been an adventure in terms of PR for both consumers and EA alike. Yet two months is a long…