For the past while Desktop PC’s have come in all shapes and sizes, but taking a first glance at the latest HP Pavilion Wave, you would be forgiven if PC wasn’t first thought. The new design approach from HP features a triangular form with separate chambers for each of the main areas and an overall design […]
Intel no longer using Tick-Tock for processor development/release
Intel have announced they are moving away from their 2 year Tick-Tock cycle for an extended three year release. The Tick-Tock release has been used by Intel for the past decade. This technique involved using the same processing for two years, and then moving to a new process. Starting with a die size (e.g 22nm), […]
Samsung introduces new 13.3-inch and 15-inch Series 9 laptops
Samsung have just released details on their new Series 9 laptops. The new new computers will come with either 13.3-inch or 15-inch displays/form factor and aimed at offering the usual slim and lightweight laptop experience. Both laptops share mostly siilar specs and will sport either a Core-i5 or i7 processors, 4GB or 8GB of RAM, […]
Intel Broadwell-E leaks, shows possible 10-core CPU and 4 different SKU’s
Intel’s Broadwell may have gotten some serious delays, but Boardwell-E leaks are already starting to show, which could mean we will see the Haswell-E successor early next year. The 6950X is rumored to house an extra 2-cores over the previous extreme generation bringing the core count to double digitals with 10-cores and 20 threads. The CPU […]
Review: MSI Z170A Gaming M5 Motherboard
The delays in Broadwell led many to believe that Skylake would be pushed back as well, and with the launch of Broadwell only a few months ago, most were shocked to see Intel pushing out their latest generation of processors so quickly. The Architecture was simply finished, delaying the launch further because of the issue […]
Apple announce new thinner and lighter MacBook with USB Type-C
Apple have taken to the stage today to announce some new products. Something a lot of users have been eagerly awaited was a refreshed MacBook. The new MacBook has a 12-inch thin bezel display with 2,304 x 1,440 pixel resolution. The base model starts at $1,299 and will include an Intel 1.1Ghz Core M processor with […]
Intel putting Windows 8.1 in a HDMI dongle called the Compute Stick, costs just $149
HDMI dongles have only be getting more popular, and consumers love the fact they can pick up a relatively cheap Android dongle and connect it to your TV, making it that much better. Intel have taking note are are launching their own version, but with rather impressive difference. Their device will be running a […]
Nokia announce the N1 Android tablet
Nokia may have sold their smartphone line up to Microsoft, but that hasn’t stopped them from staying in the hardware game. Nokia are entering the tablet world with their first Android tablet dubbed the N1. Their was that Lumia tablet with Windows RT awhile back, but you would be forgiven if you thought nothing of […]
MSI and Intel launch cashback deal for Motherboards and Processors, offering up to €140 cashback
MSI and Intel have teamed up for a pretty solid cashback offering on the way up to Christmas. The offer will include purchases of both MSI motherboard’s and Intel CPU’s. The list of boards and CPU’s included a pretty extensive (link for list below). The offerings start at €45 ad range all of the way […]
Review: MSI X99 SLI Plus Motherboard
Thew new X99 platform offers a lot of high performance, but in most cases we would see a much higher price tag associated with them. The MSI X99 SLI Plus features a stealthy all black design, but its main attraction will be the £160 price tag. The board also includes m.2 SATA support, along with […]