Gaming PC

Can these beauty -focused machines deliver in performance as well as looks?

If you are after a new PC with a bit more of a custom touch then Zotac has you covered. This week, the company has unveiled a trio of Special Edition PCs, each offering a different take on the Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse theme.  Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse released earlier …

Alienware has decided to finally give an update to the well-known Aurora series of pre-built PCs with the Aurora R16. The new desktop represents a marked improvement over its predecessor, incorporating acoustic and thermal enhancements while embracing a sleek new space-saving design. One of the key achievements of the Aurora …

Cooler Master will soon launch two new unique PC systems targeted at those looking for liquid-cooled, high-end machines. First, there's the Cooling X, featuring a more traditional design with reduced dimensions and handgrips. Then, there's the Sneaker X, a sneaker-shaped PC that will surely stand out from the competition. The …

God-level hardware specs but does it have the performance to match?

KitGuru has updated our GPU test rig for 2023, thanks to PCSpecialist

The Ultra 79 XTX prebuilt from CyberPowerPC goes full AMD

With an i5-13400F, 3060 Ti and 16GB DDR4, how good is this PC for £1099?

OCUK's Asteroid SSF system has received a well-deserved update, bringing Nvidia RTX 40-series and Intel 13th Gen Core components into this compact water-cooled system. It may not be cheap, but 8Pack systems are always stunning and the Asteroid looks no different...

With Intel's 13th Gen Core desktop CPUs and Nvidia's new RTX 40 series graphics cards now on the market, OEMs are starting to unveil new prebuilt desktop systems. MSI makes the list with its new MEG Trident X2 gaming PC, which includes an IPS touch display that can be used …

Is an i5 CPU really all you need in a high-end gaming system? Cyberpower thinks so

Asus TUF Gaming build, just the right amount of TUF?

Leo checks out the latest PCSpecialist gaming system, powered by a Ryzen 7900X

Intel is launching its most powerful NUC mini-PC to date. The new NUC 13 Extreme Kit has been announced, powered by a 13th Gen Core K-series processor, and with enough space for a triple-slot graphics card.  Powered by up to a Core i9-13900K (other options include the Core i7-13700K and …

Today is the FINAL DAY for this competition. If you haven't put an entry in yet, then don't miss out!

Thermaltake's unique SWAFANs have swappable blades but are they any good for building a system? We find out.

By now you've probably seen from Leo's video that be quiet! are currently celebrating their 20th anniversary, and are launching a new range of FX branded products to commemorate the occasion. After seeing Leo's build, I decided to try and take things to the next level with a second anniversary build, incorporating an LCD display and powder-coated orange panels...

Leo puts together a be quiet! themed PC as they celebrate 20 years, with a helping hand from Brewdog

It's a brand-new range of prebuilts from OCUK - we check out the flagship system

8Pack is back with another high-end, custom gaming rig. The new 8Pack Comet MK2 is a compact Micro-ATX system with a full custom liquid cooling loop and plenty of high-end hardware, including an RTX 3090 and an Intel Core i9-12900KS. The Comet MK2 uses an Intel Core i9-12900KS processor overclocked …

Minisforum has been pretty active recently, having launched a couple of mini PC models already this year. The latest mini PCs are a cut above the rest though, featuring Intel Tiger Lake processors, paired with Nvidia RTX 30 series GPUs, all in an incredibly slim package.  There will be two …

Evangelion finally came to an end last year with the release of the fourth and final rebuild film, but the series is living on through plenty of collaborations. Recently, ASUS unveiled its own ROG x Evangelion hardware and now, Overclockers UK has put together a full Eva-themed pre-built gaming PC.  …

We review the latest Corsair One mini PC, this time with a 12900K and 3080 Ti

If you're looking for a pre-built SFF PC, the upcoming Intel NUC 12 ‘Serpent Canyon' might be perfect for the job. Powered by up to a 12th Gen Core i7 CPU and an Intel Arc A-series mobile GPU, this PC seems to be a compelling solution for gamers looking for …

We check out a prebuilt system from PCSpecialist, offering an i7 and 3070 Ti for £1849

Who wouldn't want a system like this? be quiet! silence paired with AMD gaming power!

Gigabyte has announced a new model of its Aorus Model S SFF PC, packing the new Intel Core i7-12700K and an RTX 3070 GPU – a powerful combo for a system that's just a little bigger than an Xbox Series X.  Despite being bigger than the Series X, it's still …

This prebuilt has an RTX 3060... and an i3. Will it bottleneck?

For decades, we have had a love-hate relationship with 3D. From its earliest iterations using blue and red lenses to the 3D TV boom of the late 2000s. Unfortunately, 3D’s cool factor was always outweighed by the inconvenience of needing to wear glasses, among other technological limitations. A decade on from the Nintendo 3DS, Acer is bringing the 3rd dimension back into gaming...

In the current market, the easiest and quickest way to secure a fairly priced PC upgrade is by picking up a pre-built system. This week, OCUK is launching its new line of Spectra gaming PCs, all featuring Windows 11 and 3-year parts and labour warranty. Better yet, each system has …