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ASUS STRIX GAMING RX 480 OC Graphics Card Review
Introduction Some time ago, AMD officially launched the RX 480 as a VR-compliment GPU which targets a mainstream price point. Prior to this release, affordable graphics solutions struggled to contend with demanding presets and provided a sub-par user experience. The RX 480, especially in the 4GB flavour is superb value…
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HIS RX 460 Slim-iCooler OC 4GB Pictured
HIS is one of the most reputable AIB partners which specialises in creating custom AMD solutions. The company’s latest offering was recently pictured and designed for users building a small form factor PC or HTPC. The HIS RX 460 Slim-iCooler OC 4GB utilises a more compact version of the iCooler…
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Acer Announces 24″ Predator Gaming Monitor With WQHD 144Hz and OC
AS proper gaming rig also needs a proper gaming monitor to support the high frame rates offered by games and hardware. Acer’s newest monitor could be a great choice, but it isn’t a cheap one. The new Acer XB241YU is the newest monitor in the Predator gaming range and it…
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PNY Unveils The GTX 1080 XLR8 OC Graphics Card
PNY’s XLR8 range revolves around the highest quality of components and factory overclocks in the company’s repertoire. Previous models such as the PNY GTX 960 XLR8 OC performed admirably and featured a really attractive shroud design. The latest product is towards the higher-end and based on the GTX 1080. The PNY…
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HIS Announces The Radeon RX 460 iCooler OC
HIS is one of AMD’s most valued AIB partners and produces a number of innovative designs. The company’s latest product is based on the Polaris 11 architecture and suitable for small-form-factor builds. The Radeon RX 460 iCooler OC employs a single 6-pin PCI-E connector, features an overclocked 1090MHz core clock…
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HIS Releases AMD RX 480 IceQX2 Roaring
Just over a month ago, we got our first glimpse of the custom RX 480 graphics cards. One of the eye-catching ones was the HIS Radeon RX 480 IceQX2 Roaring. Sporting a new design paradigm, and a new golden lion logo, the Roaring stood out quite a bit. Just a month later…
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ASUS STRIX GAMING GTX 1070 OC Graphics Card Review
Introduction Aftermarket GTX 1070 models typically start around the £380 mark which is a substantial saving compared to the GTX 1080. Unfortunately, NVIDIA’s premium solutions remain extremely expensive and recent price rises in the UK haven’t helped matters. As a result, many enthusiasts are unable to afford the GTX 1080…
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Sapphire Nitro RX 460 OC Graphics Card Review
Introduction Only a few days after the RX 470‘s launch, AMD has unleashed a brand new graphics solution designed for low-cost eSports gaming. During the past few years, the competitive scene in the RTS and MOBA genres have flourished and now attract a huge following. As a result, popular titles…
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Sapphire Nitro+ RX 470 OC Graphics Card Review
Introduction Not so long ago, Sapphire unveiled the Nitro+ RX 480 OC graphics card which allowed AMD’s flagship Polaris 10 core to perform to its maximum potential. This is due to the company’s exceptional cooling solution which managed to tame the GPU’s thermal loads and in turn, ensured the boost clock…
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Sapphire RX 470 OC Graphics Card Review
Introduction AMD’s Polaris 10 architecture has the noble aim of making PC gaming more accessible and revolutionising the price to performance ratio on budget graphics solutions. Traditionally, lower-end offerings required too many concessions and struggled to cope with the rigorous demands of modern PC games. Not so long ago, AMD…
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Sapphire RX 460 Nitro OC Pictured
Sapphire is one of the most respected AIB partners and synonymous with creating exceptional custom versions of AMD graphics cards. The company’s Nitro branding is a seal of quality and informs the end-user that they’re going to enjoy low temperatures at respectable noise levels. Recently, Sapphire unleashed the RX 480…
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Sapphire Nitro+ RX 480 OC 8GB Graphics Card Review
Introduction The RX 480 is AMD’s flagship product in the Polaris range and designed to make premium VR gaming more accessible to a mainstream audience. While a great deal of media publicity surrounds higher-end products like the GTX 1080, it’s important to remember that this is a niche section of…
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Powercolor RX 480 Red Devil Poses for the Camera
PowerColor is well-known for creating extreme versions of consumer graphics cards and with the recent release of the AMD Radeon RX 480, they’re at it again with their new PowerColor RX 480: Red Devil. We’re not sure on the specifications just yet, but with a custom PCB, 8-pin power connector, and…
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EVGA Criticises Competitors After Recent OC Mode Fiasco
Recent revelations regarding the use of overclocked profiles on graphics card review samples have caused a great deal of anger and accusations about MSI and ASUS acting in an unfair manner. To be perfectly clear, these companies are sending out samples to reviewers and automatically setting the BIOS to the…
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Biostar Releases GeForce GTX750Ti Graphics Card
There is no doubt that most of us dream of that high-end rig with just the best of the best components, but the truth is that a lot of people don’t need that much power. For a lot of people, less is sufficient. You don’t need triple GTX980 setups to…
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