Reviews

Intel Laminar RM1 stock cooler review: surprisingly competent

It might come part and parcel with the CPU, but don't automatically discount the in-box Intel Laminar RM1.

Corsair iCue 5000T RGB chassis review: epic proportions

A one-stop enclosure for all your RGB needs, but does it match the hype its £350 price tag tries to drum up?

Intel Core i3-12100F review: brilliant budget choice

Much has been made of high-end Alder Lake, but wait 'til you see what the humble Core i3 can do.

Fractal Design Torrent Compact chassis review: simply fabulous

Our favourite case of 2021 gets slimmed down in both price and stature for one of the best showings of the year.

be quiet! Pure Power 11 FM 850W PSU review: hitting the right notes

be quiet! Pure Power 11 FM 850W makes a good case for your next PC build as a no-nonsense power supply suited for most situations.

WD Black SN770 NVMe 1TB SSD review: PCIe 4.0 goes mainstream

WD SN770 provides a welcome performance boost to the SSD series, breathing new life into the brand's mainstream portfolio.

Gigabyte GeForce RTX 3050 Gaming OC review: go big or go home

Overclocking well when dialled in manually, this is a good card for high-framerate FHD gaming with the latest technologies in tow.

Palit GeForce RTX 3050 Dual OC review: RTX goes mainstream

Built on existing Ampere technology, RTX 3050 is a fine card primed for high-framerate gaming at an ubiquitous FHD resolution.

Philips Brilliance 498P9Z 32:9 SuperWide monitor review: a right stunner

5120x1440 at 165Hz. Can the SuperWide Philips Brilliance Philips Brilliance 498P9Z excel at both gaming and productivity?