On Friday we published our review of the Stormforce Prism 1089 prebuilt gaming desktop. Unfortunately, we ran into issues with it pretty quickly in what can only be described as a quality control issue. A lack of care had been taken putting the system together. Now, Stormforce has acknowledged the issues and is looking to tighten things up before any more of these systems go out to paying customers.
Read More »MSI bundles Assassin’s Creed Shadows with gaming laptops, monitors and more
To celebrate the launch of Assassin's Creed Shadows, MSI has now revealed its latest game bundle, offering up free codes for the game with purchases
Read More »Acer unveils six powerful new Chromebook Plus laptops
This week, Acer is launching six new powerful Chromebook Plus laptops, and a new Chromebook tablet.
Read More »PNY’s new M.2 2230 SSD aims to be the best upgrade for Steam Deck, ROG Ally and other handhelds
PNY is making a case for its new M.2 2230 SSD to be considered the go-to drive for anyone looking to upgrade their gaming handheld.
Read More »Montech HyperFlow Silent 360 AIO Cooler – UPDATE 16 March 25
As some of you may have seen, this week we published a review of the Montech HyperFlow Silent 360 AIO cooler, both on the KitGuru website and our YouTube channel. In this review we explained that the HyperFlow Silent 360 AIO cooler has some issues in regards to the new AMD mounting system that Montech adopted...
Read More »Categories announced for the EHA Awards 2025 in Taipei
On 19 May 2025, the prestigious European Hardware Awards will once again – to honour the best hardware available in the market. The event takes place on the eve of Computex in Taipei, at the Courtyard by Marriott, Nangang hotel. As well as the awards themselves, brand new research about …
Read More »Intel names Lip-Bu Tan as its new CEO
Intel has appointed Lip-Bu Tan, former Cadence CEO and Intel board member, to lead the company as it navigates increasing losses within its foundry division. This appointment follows Pat Gelsinger's recent departure as CEO, leaving a temporary leadership void filled by co-CEOs Michelle Johnston Holthaus and David Zinsner. Tan is …
Read More »Dutch etailer sends out long-awaited RTX 5090 after fake recall claim
Last week, a dutch etailer caused quite a stir after telling RTX 5090 pre-order customers that they would have to wait longer for their graphics cards to arrive. Despite having units in stock, the store claimed that Nvidia had issued a recall of RTX 50 GPUs. We were quickly able to establish that no such recall is or was taking place, and now, customers who have been kept waiting for over a month are starting to get their graphics cards.
Read More »Sapphire showcases new Edge+ VPR-5050 boards at Embedded World
Sapphire has unveiled its new Edge+ VPR-5050 Series mini-ITX motherboards for edge computing and industrial AI applications. These platforms, the Edge+ VPR-5050-MB and Edge+ VPR-5050A-MB, leverage AMD's Embedded+ architecture, combining the power of Ryzen Embedded V2748 processors with Versal AI Edge VE2302 adaptive SoCs.
Read More »Dutch Retailer talks to Kitguru and retracts ‘RTX 5090 recall’ claim
Earlier today, a KitGuru reader reached out to us to let us know about a rather bold claim from a retailer based in the Netherlands. Our reader Ben, who spent €3399 on an MSI RTX 5090 Suprim more than a month ago, was informed by the store that they would not receive their graphics card anytime soon due to a 'product recall'. Specifically, the claim was made that Nvidia had recalled a number of RTX 5090 graphics cards due to a potential fire hazard.
Read More »Sony now offers PS5 consoles, controllers and VR headsets on monthly contract
When Microsoft first launched the Xbox Series X/S consoles, it also introduced an option for customers to pay a smartphone-style monthly contract to obtain the console and two years of Game Pass for a monthly fee, rather than buying the console outright. Now, Sony has also adopted this idea for PS5, PS5 Pro, PS VR2, PS Portal and other products.
Read More »Intel expands Core Ultra 200 line-up and launches Assured Supply Chain program
Today, at MWC 2025, Intel unveiled its new lineup of Intel Core Ultra 200U, 200H, 200HX and 200S series processors, alongside the Intel Core Ultra 200V series. This expanded portfolio is aimed at ‘AI PCs' and businesses looking to improve compute performance, efficiency and manageability across desktop and mobile form factors. …
Read More »LM Tek is taking over EK operations with the aim of improving services and customer experience
EK has announced a change in its webshop management. As of yesterday, March 3rd, 2025, LM Tek has taken over the operation of the EK webshop. This transition aims to enhance customer service, streamline operations, and ensure the continued delivery of the high-quality liquid cooling solutions that EK is known …
Read More »Nvidia and Broadcom are reportedly testing Intel’s 18A process node
Intel's 18A manufacturing process is gaining traction, with industry giants Nvidia and Broadcom reportedly testing chips using this process node. This news comes as a welcome boost for Intel, which is striving to regain its footing in the competitive semiconductor landscape. Sources close to the matter have revealed to Reuters …
Read More »Microsoft is shutting down Skype after 23 years on the market
While Skype was at one point the dominant VOIP software in the market, over the 2010s, Microsoft saw a rapid decline in users thanks to competing technologies and nowadays, services like Discord, Microsoft Teams and Zoom have essentially replaced Skype entirely. Now, Microsoft is shutting Skype down for good.
Read More »Sharkoon’s new Shark Mirror fans offer ARGB goodness on a budget
Sharkoon has launched its best looking fans yet. The new Shark Mirror RGB PWM fans are perfect for those looking to spruce up their build without spending a fortune. While a lot of ARGB fans nowadays come in at over €20 per fan, Sharkoon has kept prices well within a reasonable range at €9.90.
Read More »PlayStation VR2 gets a much needed price cut
The PlayStation VR2 hasn't made very many headlines since launch, in large part due to low sales, which in turn led to a drought of significant game releases. That may finally start to change, as the headset is finally getting a much needed price cut.
Read More »Cooler Master’s new Hybrid M doubles as a massage chair
Cooler Master is well known for its peripherals, PC cases, CPU coolers and even gaming monitors. This week, they are adding gaming chairs to that list, but this isn't your standard racing seat affair. Instead, Cooler Master has opted to release one of the few gaming chairs on the market with a massage function.
Read More »Nvidia rolls out new Game Ready driver for Monster Hunter Wilds
Monster Hunter Wilds is launching this week, complete with support for DLSS and other RTX features. As a result, it is also time for a new Game Ready driver.
Read More »Razer’s latest Blade gaming laptops now available starting at £2699
At CES, Razer unveiled its latest Razer Blade 18 and 16 laptops, powered by RTX 50 graphics. Now, both are up for pre-order. The new Razer Blade 18 utilises the world's first dual-mode laptop display with 4K/240Hz and 1080p/440Hz modes, while the new Razer Blade 16 is Razer's thinnest laptop …
Read More »Nvidia says less than 0.5% of RTX 50 GPUs affected by missing ROPs
In recent weeks, early buyers of RTX 50 series graphics cards have discovered that their GPU does not meet the advertised specification. At first, it was thought that this issue was only impacting a limited number of RTX 5090 and RTX 5070 Ti models, but this week, the first affected RTX 5080 was discovered. Now, Nvidia has responded with an updated statement.
Read More »Market research shows Valve’s Steam Deck has dominated handheld market
It has been three years since Valve first launched the Steam Deck, its own handheld gaming PC utilising custom AMD silicon and its own Linux-based operating system, SteamOS. Since then, a number of competitors have popped up on the market, some with even better specs than the Steam Deck, but according to market research, Valve's handheld has managed to maintain its number one spot on the market.
Read More »Elgato partners with OBS for plugin integration and future feature development
Corsair's streaming-focused brand, Elgato, is now a Diamond-level sponsor of the OBS project. OBS, otherwise known as Open Broadcaster Software is a tool used by thousands of creators to record and livestream content to sites like Twitch, YouTube, Kick, Rumble and others. The free open-source platform relies on partnerships to …
Read More »Intel 18A process node detailed
Intel has launched a dedicated webpage showcasing its Intel 18A (1.8nm-class) fabrication process. While launching a website solely for a manufacturing process might seem unusual, especially since it primarily reiterates previously announced milestones, it's a strategic move for a company facing intense scrutiny from many sources, including investors, industry observers, …
Read More »MSI 800 and 600 series motherboards now support Ryzen 9900X3D and Ryzen 9 9950X3D
MSI has announced support for the upcoming AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D and 9900X3D processors, built on the Zen 5 architecture and featuring AMD’s cutting-edge 2nd generation AMD 3D V-Cache technology. This innovative technology is designed to significantly increases the cache size, allowing faster data access and improved performance. Engineered to …
Read More »Gamdias unveils its best-looking AIO CPU cooler yet
Nowadays, everyone wants an AIO cooler with an LCD display on the pump. Gamdias is launching one of the nicest looking AIOs yet this week with the new Chione P5 series, available in sleek black and white colours. The Gamdias Chione P5 series AIO coolers feature a 3.4-inch IPS LCD …
Read More »SCAN launches RTX 50 stock tracker for customers
The RTX 5090 and RTX 5080 graphics cards officially launched last week but eager buyers were disappointed to find that the majority of stock had sold out and that prices were already on the rise. To make the buying process simpler, SCAN has launched its RTX 50 tracking page, promising transparent updates on stock, timings and even pricing changes.
Read More »Lian Li’s 2025 Hardware Innovations: Unique PSU, Cases, and Fans
In our latest CES 2025 coverage, Leo walks us through the Lian Li suite. The Vector V100 is a great place to start, as it offers incredible aesthetics for its target price. The RS1200 Power Supply and the O11D Evo Mini are standouts for impressive feature sets and other improvements.
Read More »Corsair redefines desk storage with Multi Frame Pegboard
Corsair is expanding its workspace solutions with the Multi Frame Pegboard, a versatile add-on designed to bring order and extra storage to any workstation. Its clamp-on system attaches to your desk, instantly increasing usable space by moving items from the desktop to the pegboard and its accompanying shelves, keeping essential …
Read More »The Lian Li Digital Expo returns for 2025
The Lian Li Digital Expo returns for 2025. If you are in the market for a new case, and you are looking to go with one of Lian Li's many aesthetically pleasing options, then the digital expo is a great way to preview some new and upcoming hardware.
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