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Nvidia is Offering AIB Partner Refunds for (Now Defunct) 4080 12GB Packaging
With Nvidia formally announcing the ‘unlaunch’ of its 4080 12GB graphics card last week, the biggest letdown for consumers was clearly the fact that this would see the most affordable GPU, set to be imminently released from the 40XX series so far at least, pushed back until likely at least…
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Intel Flagship Raptor Lake Packaging Goes For New Slimmer Design
With the cost of global logistics increasing quite alarmingly over the last two years, it’s hardly surprising to see that many manufacturers have looked to combat this by scaling down their product packaging sizes. And following a report via TechPowerUp, it seems that Intel is set to follow this trend…
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Intel 12th-Gen Alder Lake-S Packaging Images Leak Online
All going well, Intel should confirm the launch of its initial Alder Lake-S processors before the end of this month (October 27th) with their more flagship-orientated models likely set for release around early November (rumoured dates for this have varied quite significantly over the last few weeks). – And just…
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Intel Confirms New i9-10900K Packaging – Is a Price Drop Coming?
It’s certainly not uncommon that when Intel introduces a new line of processors that they look to make the ostentatious packaging for ‘older’ flagship models a little more simplified. For example, shortly after the launch of Intel’s 10th-gen Comet Lake-S processors, the highly distinctive i9-9900K dodecahedron box work was replaced…
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Intel Discontinues i9-9900K Dodecahedron Packaging
Over the last few years we’ve seen (arguably) some of the weirdest and wildest processor packaging styles ever released. For example, the AMD Threadripper CPUs come in quite fancy and certainly eye-catching boxes. It seems, however, that one of Intel’s most iconic designs has officially come to an end. What…
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AMD 5700 Reference Models Let Us Play Spot the Difference!
AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT Being just days away from the official release of the AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT graphics card we should hopefully soon be able to find out just how good (or bad) this new design from Team Red will be. Of course, the vast majority of…
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Samsung Ditches Plastic Product Packaging Materials
Using Environmentally Sustainable Materials Instead Samsung Electronics has announced their new company sustainability policy, which takes steps this year to replace plastic packaging materials. Instead, the company will be focusing on using paper and other environmentally sustainable elements to curb plastic waste. In instances where plastic is necessary, the company…
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AMD Reveals Special Threadripper Packaging
Threadripper Packaging We are all eagerly awaiting the release of the Ryzen Threadripper range, due to be announced shortly. However, whilst we wait AMD has unveiled the new packaging for the High-end Processors. Of course, fitting with the new look and aggressive marketing campaign, the packaging looks suitably gorgeous! Lisa…
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Zoostorm Inferno GTX 1080 Gaming PC Review
Introduction Zoostorm have been in the IT sector for over 20 years and strives to produce a huge range of pre-configured systems at competitive prices. The company’s raison d’etre has affordability at its heart and they’ve proved themselves as one of the best choices for users requiring a budget PC. Managing…
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FreshTech Solutions GTX 1080 Titan Gaming PC Review
Introduction The release of NVIDIA’s new flagship graphics card has spawned numerous pre-configured systems which allow consumers to enjoy the best technology available today without being concerned that their existing hardware could act as a bottleneck. These latest creations offer astonishing horsepower and have the potential to maintain fluid frame-rates…
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Chillblast Fusion Wolf 2 GTX 1080 Gaming PC Review
Introduction Now that the GTX 1080 has finally been unleashed, system integrators are upgrading their comprehensive catalogue to include the very latest innovation in graphics technology. Even though the GTX 1080 is suffering from major supply issues, award-winning companies like Chillblast have the purchasing power to secure enough units to…
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AMD Wraith CPU Cooler (FX-8350) Review
Introduction The overwhelming majority of hardware enthusiasts invest in third-party CPU coolers with superb thermal dissipation and a wonderful noise to performance ratio. This includes large air coolers like the Noctua NH-D15s, Asetek closed-loop-coolers and even custom water loops which create a spectacular finish. Despite this, the average consumer doesn’t…
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Gladiator Computers SNIPER Gaming PC Review
Introduction There’s a common misnomer that PC gaming is an expensive hobby which requires extremely deep pockets. While the initial investment is greater, you can easily make substantial savings due to hefty discounts from various third-party digital game resellers. In contrast to this, console games typically launch around the £45 mark…
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Intel Skylake i7 6700K and i5 6600K Boxart Pictured
While the Windows 10 box art from Microsoft was pretty bland, Intel sure is spicing things up with their new Skylake packaging. In a series of leaked images, we are treated to the new box art of the i7 6700K and i5 6600K and boy do they hearken back to…
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Apple Aims to Protect the Environment by Buying 36,000 Acres of Forest
We all know that Apple is concerned with the environment from its device recycling program and its components used in their products. But a recent collaboration between the company and The Conservation Fund takes it to a whole new worldwide level. Apple is also using renewable energy to power their…
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