PC Gaming
Well, that’s a relief! Many Windows users prefer to clean install their operating system rather than upgrade an existing one. Why? You never know what remnants might have been left behind, and if you run into a quirky issue, you’ll always wonder, “Is this the result of an upgrade gone bad?” Thankfully, that’s not something…
Steam hardware finally comes to fruition It feels like an eternity since Valve first began talking about Steam Machines, those console-like PCs that run a custom version of Linux called Steam OS. The holdup has been Valve’s insistence on getting the Steam Controller just right, and apparently that’s no longer an issue. Effective immediately, you…
Little systems with big potential Though Intel is making a run at the mini PC market with its NUC line, Zotac is the formidable force to look out for. The company’s been making pint sized PCs for several years, and at Computex, it gave us a look at its new EN970, it’s most powerful mini…
A different approach to computer cases We build PCs in part because we love having full control over the end result. That’s true of performance, money spent, and even aesthetics. Cooler Master’s taking that same concept and applying it to the case itself, the very piece that gives your system its main appearance. The company’s…
Casing out the newest Raven Silverstone’s done fairly well with its line of Raven computer cases. The line is known for its 90-degree motherboard mounting, save for the RVZ01, a console-like case for mini-ITX motherboards. Silverstone brought along its newest edition to Computex, the RVX01. What’s unique about the RVX01 compared to other Raven cases…
A broad look at Broadwell Intel on Monday expanded its Broadwell lineup with 10 new mobile and desktop parts sporting Iris Pro 6200 graphics, marking the first time that Iris Pro has been available in a socketable LGA package. That in and of itself is interesting, though so is Intel’s roadmap for Broadwell, an architecture…
Top Deal: Maybe a 128GB kit of DDR4 memory isn’t in the cards (or your budget). Hey, that’s okay. With new Broadwell-H chips having just been announced along with plenty of existing CPU options out there, building a system with DDR3 RAM is far from egregious. Need a nudge? Then check out today’s top deal…
Gear aimed at quiet computing Be Quiet isn’t one of the bigger brands in the U.S., though if you’ve ever attempted to build a silent or low noise PC, you might have come across the company’s products. Formed 15 years ago, Be Quiet answered the call in Germany for quiet gear, and that’s been a…
Cases and keyboards and headsets, oh my! Rosewill has been Newegg’s house brand for over a decade now, though for the past couple of years, the company’s been focusing on making a name for itself as a budget friendly manufacturer of gaming products. Sometimes that strategy can equate to boring products, though Rosewill has some…
The name may be different, but the add-on support is still the same XBMC has a new name: Kodi. The official change happened last fall, but it’s more of an attempt to get away from XBMC’s former name-Xbox Media Center-than a reinvention of what’s undoubtedly one of the most beloved open-source media players. To celebrate…