Intel Core Ultra 200V/Lunar Lake demo day - Leo is hands on! KitGuruTech 2024-09-03 | Leo is out in Germany ahead of IFA 2024, for the global unveiling of Intel's Core Ultra 200V CPUs - AKA Lunar Lake. He saw plenty of demos today and got hands on with new machines from the likes of ASUS, Acer, MSI and more... Read more over here: kitguru.net/lifestyle/mobile/laptops/matthew-wilson/intel-core-ultra-200v-lunar-lake-announced-first-laptops-launch-later-this-month00:00 First demo room - meet the new chips04:40 LOADS of Lunar Lake laptops - ASUS & Acer07:36 Samsung, MSI + Dell10:27 Power and efficiency demos12:28 Gaming + productivity testingBuy our merch from here: kitgurutech.myspreadshop.co.ukDiscord invite link: discord.gg/4cqFSWYSteam Community steamcommunity.com/groups/kitguruofficialBe sure to support us on PATREON patreon.com/kitgurutech and read our MANTRA on HONEST REVIEWS Here: http://bit.ly/2BopnF9Visit our facebook page over here! facebook.com/KitGuru.netVisit our Twitter page over here! twitter.com/kitgurupress?lang=en#Intel #LunarLake #CoreUltra200V
CyberPowerPC PROJECT ZERO Infinity (14900KF + 4080S) KitGuruTech 2024-10-18 | Mat goes hands on with the first MSI Project Zero prebuilt desktop we’ve reviewed on the channel. The Project Zero Infinity from CyberPowerPC features an MSI Z790 Project Zero motherboard, an Intel Core i9-14900KF CPU alongside 32GB of Kingston Fury Renegade RGB DDR5 memory running at 6400MT/s, and an MSI RTX 4080 Super. As well as looking the part due a distinct lack of visible cables, the specs should lead to some stellar gaming performance, and we’re putting both to the test today. Read more here: kitguru.net/desktop-pc/mat-mynett/cyberpowerpc-project-zero-infinity-prebuilt-review-14900kf-4080s00:00 Overview00:47 Pricing and warranty01:53 Hardware specification08:15 Front I/O08:30 Extra fan?08:46 Thoughts on the looks10:14 Updating Windows10:32 Cinebench R23 Multi Core / Clocks/ Power11:11 Cinebench R23 Single Core11:23 3DMark Time Spy12:13 AIDA 64 Memory Bandwidth12:59 Gaming13:14 Modern Warfare 313:37 Cyberpunk 207714:09 F1 202414:50 Assassins Creed Mirage15:17 Red Dead Redemption 215:42 Forza Horizon 516:05 Mats thoughts on gaming16:28 Thermals, Noise and Power19:14 Closing ThoughtsSystem Specification:Case: Corsair 3500X ARGB TG Case – White – (features x3 RS120 ARGB fans)CPU (Processor): Intel® Core™ i9-14900KF – 24-Core [8P @ 3.00GHz-5.60GHz / 16E @ 2.20GHz-4.40GHz] – 36MB CacheGraphics Card (GPU): MSI GeForce RTX™ 4080 SUPER Gaming X Slim – 16GB GDDR6X – HDMI, DP – Real-Time Ray Tracing, NVIDIA DLSS 3(The system featured in this article and in our video review features an MSI RTX 4080 Super Suprim X – This has since been changed to the above graphics card model due to stock issues)CPU Cooling: MSI Coreliquid E240 ARGB AIO Liquid Cooler, Ultimate OC Compatible – WhiteMotherboard: MSI Z790 PROJECT ZERO: ATX w/ PCIe 5.0, USB 3.2, 4x M.2Memory (RAM): 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5/6400mhz Kingston Fury Renegade RGB White/SilverPSU (Power Supply): MSI MAG A1250GL PCIE5 1250W 80+ Gold ATX 3.0 Fully Modular Gaming Power SupplyStorage (NVMe Drives): 1TB MSI M450 M.2 PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD – 3600MB/s Read & 3000MB/s WriteBuy the system here: cyberpowersystem.co.uk/system/msi-project-zero-infinity £2469.60 INC VATBuy our merch from here: kitgurutech.myspreadshop.co.ukDiscord invite link: discord.gg/4cqFSWYSteam Community steamcommunity.com/groups/kitguruofficialBe sure to support us on PATREON patreon.com/kitgurutech and read our MANTRA on HONEST REVIEWS Here: http://bit.ly/2BopnF9Visit our facebook page over here! facebook.com/KitGuru.netVisit our Twitter page over here! twitter.com/kitgurupress?lang=en#gamingpc #cyberpowerPC #projectzero #msi #msigaming
MSI Shenzhen Factory Tour - how Z890 motherboards are made! KitGuruTech 2024-10-17 | KitGuru recently flew out to China where we met Ethan Yang, the vice president for MSI Shenzhen’s manufacturing plant. He gave us a tour of his factory facility just as they were going through the process of building the first Z890 Tomahawk motherboards, so we thought we'd bring our readers along for the ride! Read more here: kitguru.net/components/motherboard/dominic-moass/msi-shenzhen-factory-tour-how-z890-motherboards-are-madeThe complex itself is huge, as you might expect, and with strong security around the outside. When the plant first opened in 2001, it could house up to 12,000 workers. Nowadays, through increase efficiencies and the application of automation and Ai, MSI Shenzhen is down to just 3,000 workers – across all shifts. Yang told us that he expects to get this down to 1,500 in the near future.So exactly how long does it take for a production line to be prepared and, once up and running, how long does it take to make one specific motherboard and how long does it take to switch from – say – a Z890 Tomahawk to a Z890 Carbon on the line itself?Yang said that they tend to work in batches of 2,000 units at a time, that each board takes around 90 minutes to go from ‘plain PCB’ to ‘boxed and ready for sale’. Finally, switching products takes around 6 minutes.As the plain PCBs arrive in the factory, the first station they hit is a solder paste printer. Yang explained that this machine lets them mask the motherboard in a precise way, so that later when the board goes through the solder path, they can control exactly what does and does not get connected.The majority of components that will be installed on each motherboard actually come into the factory on a roll of tape, allowing the robotic manufacturing system to pick up each component and position it correctly on the motherboard. It is the role of the human operators to ensure they have enough tapes on standby and that they swap them out in time to reduce the chance of a production line having to stop.In order for the soldering process to work perfectly, the board and everything on it must be brought up gently to a temperature of around 270 degrees. It's crucial that every part of the board is at the same temperature, if you want a successful solder.Next we come to one of the automatic optical inspection machines, which can do a very detailed analysis of everything on the motherboard at this stage; this allows them to quickly and easily highlight any potential issues.As we go along to the next section of surface mounting machines, Yang pointed out the second stage production line information screen showing which of the units are perfectly loaded and have plenty of spare components and which ones are getting to the point where they will need to be reloaded soon. Now that all of the surface mount components have been added to the board, it needs to go into a second oven.After going through the second oven, each board is now inspected by a much more sophisticated unit that intelligently analyses everything that's been done on the board so far and tells the management team that everything's okay. Having seen all the surface mount parts of the process, we now get onto the machines that do insertion.As you'd expect, there's another automated checking machine that will scan every part of the board looking for issues and defects that can be either fixed immediately or taken offline.We've now moved to the first of a series of physical and electrical tests that are automatically carried out on the board. At this stage we're still missing the CPU mounting mechanism, which you can see being added here manually by human operator… …and it then goes into a robotic machine which will do up each screw to exactly the right pressure.Then we're on to automated function tests where specialised machines will tell the operators if the board has been successful in its assembly. Operators can normally test 4 boards at a time like this, but the fact that this test is relatively slow means that they can have up to eight units being tested - by a single operator – all at once.Buy our merch from here: kitgurutech.myspreadshop.co.ukDiscord invite link: discord.gg/4cqFSWYSteam Community steamcommunity.com/groups/kitguruofficialBe sure to support us on PATREON patreon.com/kitgurutech and read our MANTRA on HONEST REVIEWS Here: http://bit.ly/2BopnF9Visit our facebook page over here! facebook.com/KitGuru.netVisit our Twitter page over here! twitter.com/kitgurupress?lang=en#msi #z890 #intel #msigaming
NEW MSI Z890 Motherboard Roundup - Core Ultra 2 Series ready KitGuruTech 2024-10-16 | KitGuru has covered news about the imminent launch of Intel Core Ultra 200S which will unleash a torrent of new motherboards with the Z890 chipset and Socket LGA1851. To demonstrate the point, MSI sent us five models of Z890 with a wide variety of features and prices to show us what we can expect. Read more here: kitguru.net/components/leo-waldock/msi-intel-z890-motherboard-showcase00:00 Overview01:02 MSI Meg Z890 ACE (and accessories)04:34 The Range, power, cooling, Frozr Sync and details07:18 MSI PRO Z890-A WIFI09:15 MSI MAG Z890 Tomahawk WiFi11:09 MSI MPG Z890 Carbon WiFi14:03 MSI MEG UNIFY X18:15 MSI MEG Z890 ACE£649.99 MEG Z890 Ace 24x110A +1+2+1, dual heatpipes and 8-layer PCB2x M.2 Shield Frozr1x Gen 5 M.2 and 4x Gen 4 M.210Gbit Marvell Super Ethernet, Intel Killer WiFi 72x Thunderbolt 41x USB-C 20Gbps2X USB-C 10Gbps11x USB-A 10Gbps4x USB-A 5Gbps4x USB 2.0USD $669.99 MEG Z890 Unify X 'is not coming to the UK just yet' (or at all)20x110A +1+2+1, heatpipe and 8-layer PCB3x M.2 Shield Frozr1x Gen 5 M.2 and 5x Gen 4 M.25Gbit Intel Killer Ethernet, Intel Killer WiFi 72x PS/22x Thunderbolt 41x USB-C 20Gbps2X USB-C 10Gbps8x USB-A 10Gbps4x USB-A 5Gbps4x USB 2.0£489.99 MPG Z890 Carbon WiFi20x110A +1+1+1, heatpipe and 8-layer PCB2x M.2 Shield Frozr1x Gen 5 M.2 and 4x Gen 4 M.25Gbit Intel Killer + 2.5Gbit Intel Ethernet, Intel Killer WiFi 72x Thunderbolt 41x USB-C 20Gbps1X USB-C 10Gbps10x USB-A 10Gbps4x USB-A 5Gbps4x USB 2.0£299.99 MAG Z890 Tomahawk WiFi 16x90A +1+1+1 and 6-layer PCB3x M.2 Shield Frozr1x Gen 5 M.2 and 3x Gen 4 M.25Gbit Intel Killer Ethernet, Intel Killer WiFi 72x Thunderbolt 41x USB-C 20Gbps1X USB-C 10Gbps3x USB-A 10Gbps6x USB-A 5Gbps4x USB 2.0£289.99 Pro Z890-A WiFi16x90A +1+1+1 and 6-layer PCB2x M.2 Shield Frozr1x Gen 5 M.2 and 3x Gen 4 M.25Gbit Realtek Ethernet, Intel WiFi 72x Thunderbolt 41x USB-C 20Gbps1X USB-C 10Gbps3x USB-A 10Gbps6x USB-A 5Gbps4x USB 2.0Buy our merch from here: kitgurutech.myspreadshop.co.ukDiscord invite link: discord.gg/4cqFSWYSteam Community steamcommunity.com/groups/kitguruofficialBe sure to support us on PATREON patreon.com/kitgurutech and read our MANTRA on HONEST REVIEWS Here: http://bit.ly/2BopnF9Visit our facebook page over here! facebook.com/KitGuru.netVisit our Twitter page over here! twitter.com/kitgurupress?lang=en#intel #Z890 #msi
Montech King 65 Pro - its the best budget case of 2024 KitGuruTech 2024-10-14 | When I reviewed the Montech King 95 Pro almost a year ago I was very impressed with the curved glass, the hardware and cooling support alongside the super competitive price. Now, with the company's latest dual chamber chassis, Montech has taken away the curve – but does this new case still offer the the same level of performance and value for money? Well, that’s what we are here to find out in this review of the new Montech King 65 Pro… Read more here: kitguru.net/components/cases/james-dawson/montech-king-65-pro-case-review00:00 Start00:38 Some details / Pricing01:43 Taking the case apart / cooling support03:52 A look inside06:11 Cable management / slots / hardware support06:48 Front I/O / panel07:08 Back of case07:54 Right hand side / fan hub09:50 Bottom of the case10:26 Test system setup11:40 Thermal analysis12:39 James closing thoughtsFeatures:• King 65 Pro is designed with a simplified approach and includes many features such as tool-free quick-release mechanisms, efficient ventilation, extensive graphics card support and ample storage options.•60% of the top panel surface area is covered with ultra-fine mesh to allow heat to be expelled from the system and 75% of the right side panel is mesh to provide additional ventilation.•The case supports graphics cards up to 420mm long, ATX motherboards and versatile cooling options including up to 360mm top radiators, up to nine fans and up to 175mm tall CPU air coolers.•It is also built from high-quality materials such as 0.8-1.0mm thick sheet steel panels just like the King 95 Pro.Build SpecificationCPU – Intel Core i7-14700KMotherboard – Z790 Aorus Pro AX ICEGraphics Card – Palit RTX 4070 Ti Super Gaming ProMemory – 64Gb (2 x 32GB Modules) G.SKILL RipJaws M5 RGB DDR5-6400Storage – 1TB Corsair MP700 PCIe Gen5 NVMe M.2 SSDCPU Cooler – Arctic Liquid Freezer III 360mm AIOPower Supply – Montech Titan Gold 1000W ATX 3.0/PCIE 5.0 ReadyCase fans – StockChassis – Montech King 65 Pro WhiteOperating System – Windows 11#montech #pcbuild #king65pro
Leo reveals Intel Core Ultra 200S news KitGuruTech 2024-10-10 | While Leo tests the actual hardware for the later launch, the embargo on the news we can publish has released. So Leo gives his thoughts on the new hardware, what Intel are claiming and what impact this may have on the market. Be sure to check back later when the actual hardware reviews hit. Read more here: kitguru.net/components/cpu/matthew-wilson/intel-core-ultra-200s-processors-announced00:00 Is this a step backwards?01:29 The SKU’s & pricing03:18 Arrow Lake program goals03:42 Processor breakdown06:05 Integrated Xe graphics & NPU06:32 The takeaway from Intel06:48 Comparisons07:24 ‘Elite Gaming experience’08:52 Creation and AI09:52 800 Series chipset10:04 Overclocking / DDR510:29 Leo Signs offBuy our merch from here: kitgurutech.myspreadshop.co.ukDiscord invite link: discord.gg/4cqFSWYSteam Community steamcommunity.com/groups/kitguruofficialBe sure to support us on PATREON patreon.com/kitgurutech and read our MANTRA on HONEST REVIEWS Here: http://bit.ly/2BopnF9Visit our facebook page over here! facebook.com/KitGuru.netVisit our Twitter page over here! twitter.com/kitgurupress?lang=en#intel #coreultra #200s
be quiet! Light Base 600 LX - Not an O11D KitGuruTech 2024-10-10 | Be quiet!’s new Light base dual chamber cases come in 600 and larger 900 versions with black and white colour options and a choice of fan configurations.We’re saving the larger Light Base 900 FX for a featured build later, but today we are taking a close look at the Light Base 600 LX that supports ATX motherboard, 400mm graphics cards and dual 360mm radiators and comes with four pre-installed Light Wings LX fans.So let's not waste any more time and dive straight into this review. Read more here: kitguru.net/components/cases/james-dawson/be-quiet-light-base-600-lx-case-review00:00 Start00:45 Info 02:00 Front I/O02:15 Core Chassis / Panels04:21 A look inside / cooling support07:04 Hardware support08:17 Back and right side10:15 Fan hubs / floor12:17 Accessories / brackets13:24 Test system build14:10 Test methodology14:45 Thermal and Acoustics Performance15:38 James thoughts on the caseCPU – Intel Core i7-14700KMotherboard – MSI Z790 Project ZeroGraphics Card – Gigabyte RTX 4080 AeroMemory – 48GB (2 x 24GB Modules) Corsair Dominator Titanium DDR5-7000Storage – 1TB Corsair MP700 PCIE Gen5 NVMe M.2 SSDCPU Cooler – be quiet Light Loop 360mm White AIOPower Supply – Seasonic Vertex GX-1200 80+ Gold 1200W ATX 3/PCIE5Case fans – StockChassis – be quiet! light Base 600 LXOperating System – Windows 11Buy our merch from here: kitgurutech.myspreadshop.co.ukDiscord invite link: discord.gg/4cqFSWYSteam Community steamcommunity.com/groups/kitguruofficialBe sure to support us on PATREON patreon.com/kitgurutech and read our MANTRA on HONEST REVIEWS Here: http://bit.ly/2BopnF9Visit our facebook page over here! facebook.com/KitGuru.netVisit our Twitter page over here! twitter.com/kitgurupress?lang=en#pcbuild #lightbase #bequiet #600lx
GEEKOM Megamini G1 - TINY Watercooled PC with FAKE loop! KitGuruTech 2024-10-07 | Geekom claims the Megamini G1 is the 'World's Smallest Liquid-Cooled Gaming Mini PC', packing in a GeForce RTX 4060 and Intel Core i9-13900H alongside 32GB memory and a 2TB SSD. It certainly looks the part, but today we find out exactly how it performs and whether or not it is worth buying at the $1899 asking price. Read more here: kitguru.net/desktop-pc/dominic-moass/geekom-x-tecno-megamini-g1-review-5-7l-watercooled-pc00:00 Intro00:50 Kickstarter details01:14 Design first impressions01:47 But the tubing is ‘fake’02:36 RGB + built-in screen03:22 Ports and connectors04:31 The teardown05:54 Confirm core spec07:02 BIOS and fan control08:21 Normal Power mode09:12 Performance Power mode - yikes!11:04 Power draw and noise levels11:51 System benchmarks13:46 Black Myth: Wukong14:19 COD: MW314:32 Cyberpunk 207715:09 Forza Horizon 515:34 Horizon Forbidden West15:58 Starfield16:23 Closing thoughtsBuy our merch from here: kitgurutech.myspreadshop.co.ukDiscord invite link: discord.gg/4cqFSWYSteam Community steamcommunity.com/groups/kitguruofficialBe sure to support us on PATREON patreon.com/kitgurutech and read our MANTRA on HONEST REVIEWS Here: http://bit.ly/2BopnF9Visit our facebook page over here! facebook.com/KitGuru.netVisit our Twitter page over here! twitter.com/kitgurupress?lang=en#geekom #megamini #miniPC
Lian Li Lancool 207 - The best budget case of 2024 KitGuruTech 2024-10-04 | Lian Li’s latest budget PC case is compact and comes with some very interesting features including a unique power supply position and some smart airflow ideas.It supports ATX motherboards, large graphics cards and 360mm radiators with dimensions close to Micro ATX form factor.Add this all together and on paper at least the Lancool 207 could be the best budget gaming case of 2024, so let's see if that’s true with some real-world testing. Read more here: kitguru.net/components/cases/james-dawson/lian-li-lancool-207-case-review00:00 Start00:43 Overview and pricing01:10 Some details01:50 Up close02:30 Removing panels05:33 Inside / cooling support08:17 GPU and CPU support08:40 Back connector mobo support?09:35 Rear of the case10:11 Right hand side / floor12:42 Accessories12:57 Test System build14:12 Thermal performance15:17 Some improvements and closing thoughtsSystem spec for review• CPU – AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D• Motherboard – B650E Aorus Pro X USB 4.0• Graphics Card – Gigabyte Radeon RX 7900 XT Gaming OC• Memory – 32 GB Corsair Dominator Platinum DDR5-5600• Storage – 1TB Corsair MP700 PCIe Gen5 NVMe M.2 SSD• CPU Cooler – MSI MAG CoreLiquid I360 AIO• Power Supply – Seasonic Focus ATX3 GX-1000 Gold ATX 3 and PCIe 5 ready• Case fans – Stock• Chassis – Lian Li Lancool 207• Operating System – Windows 11Buy our merch from here: kitgurutech.myspreadshop.co.ukDiscord invite link: discord.gg/4cqFSWYSteam Community steamcommunity.com/groups/kitguruofficialBe sure to support us on PATREON patreon.com/kitgurutech and read our MANTRA on HONEST REVIEWS Here: http://bit.ly/2BopnF9Visit our facebook page over here! facebook.com/KitGuru.netVisit our Twitter page over here! twitter.com/kitgurupress?lang=en#lianli #lancool207 #pccase
MSI MPG X870E Carbon WiFi - DDR5 8000 for the win! KitGuruTech 2024-10-02 | Today Leo takes a look at the new MSI MPG X870E Carbon WIFI - priced at around £430 inc vat in the UK. Is this a board you should be shortlisting? Leo goes over the technology in these new boards and gives his usual measured approach on whether you should buy one or not. He also tried DDR5 8000 and gives some thoughts on that as well. Read more here: kitguru.net/components/motherboard/leo-waldock/msi-mpg-x870e-carbon-wifi-review00:00 Start01:00 A little update02:05 Digging into the board02:54 Power delivery / VRM’s / Features05:54 Component Installation07:56 BIOS, Power and Temps09:30 USB4 testing10:55 Performance info, setup12:20 Cinebench R23 Multicore14:07 AIDA64 Memory Bandwidth14:52 Far Cry 615:40 Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora16:11 Assassin Creed Mirage16:54 Cyberpunk 207717:14 Closing ThoughtsTest systemProcessor: AMD Ryzen 7 9700XMotherboard: MSI MPG X870E Carbon WiFi BIOS 1.A13 AGESA 1202Memory: 32GB G.Skill Trident Z5 Royal Neo DDR5-8000 CPU Cooler: Phanteks Glacier One 360D30Graphics card: Gigabyte GeForce RTX 4080 Gaming OC 16GB GDDR6X Power supply: Seasonic Focus GX-1000 ATX 3SSD: 1TB Crucial T700 M.2 NVMe OS: Windows 11Specification:Chipset: AMD X870ECPU Support: AMD Ryzen 9000/8000/7000 desktop processors.VRMs: 18+2+1 x 110A Smart Power StagesMemory support:4 DIMMs, Dual Channel DDR5, Maximum Memory Capacity 256GBMax. overclocking frequency:1DPC 1R Max speed up to 8400+ MT/s1DPC 2R Max speed up to 6400+ MT/s2DPC 1R Max speed up to 6400+ MT/s2DPC 2R Max speed up to 4800+ MT/sExpansion slots:1x PCIe Gen 5.0 x16 slot (from CPU)1x PCIe Gen 5.0 x4 slot (from CPU)1x PCIe Gen 4.0 x16 slot (from chipset)Storage: 2x M.2 Gen 5.0 x4 2x M.2 Gen 4.0 x4 4x SATA 6GbpsUSB support:2x USB 40Gbps Type-C (Rear)1x USB 20Gbps Type-C (Front)2x USB 10Gbps Type-C (Rear)9x USB 10Gbps Type-A (Rear)4x USB 5Gbps Type-A (Front)4x USB 2.0 (Front)Ethernet: Realtek 8126 5Gbps and Realtek 8125 2.5Gbps LANWireless: Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4Audio: Realtek ALC4080 7.1-Channel AudioForm Factor: ATX 244mm x 305mmBuy our merch from here: kitgurutech.myspreadshop.co.ukDiscord invite link: discord.gg/4cqFSWYSteam Community steamcommunity.com/groups/kitguruofficialBe sure to support us on PATREON patreon.com/kitgurutech and read our MANTRA on HONEST REVIEWS Here: http://bit.ly/2BopnF9Visit our facebook page over here! facebook.com/KitGuru.netVisit our Twitter page over here! twitter.com/kitgurupress?lang=en#MSI #X870E #amdryzen
Leo talks X870E & 800-series chipsets, new AGESA 1.2.0.2! KitGuruTech 2024-09-30 | Today AMD is officially announcing its 800-series chipsets, including X870E. Leo has a few boards on hand and also goes over some of the latest AGESA updates... read more here: kitguru.net/components/cpu/matthew-wilson/amd-x870-motherboards-and-zen-5-boosting-agesa-update-arrive00:00 Intro00:21 Leo’s X870 mobos01:12 New 800-series chipsets02:36 AGESA 1.2.0.2 news04:07 Windows 11 updates + DDR5-8000Buy our merch from here: kitgurutech.myspreadshop.co.ukDiscord invite link: discord.gg/4cqFSWYSteam Community steamcommunity.com/groups/kitguruofficialBe sure to support us on PATREON patreon.com/kitgurutech and read our MANTRA on HONEST REVIEWS Here: http://bit.ly/2BopnF9Visit our facebook page over here! facebook.com/KitGuru.netVisit our Twitter page over here! twitter.com/kitgurupress?lang=en#AMD #X870E #AGESA
Thermaltake The Tower 600 - ACID GREEN Build! KitGuruTech 2024-09-27 | It is time again for another one of our sponsored build videos. This time around Thermaltake is sponsoring the build and it features the Tower 600 case, Thermaltake CT140 EX RGB forward and reverse fans and a custom loop made up of Thermaltake Pacific Parts including the PR12-D5 Plus pump res combo, the Pacific SW1 Plus CPU block and a 420mm Pacific SR420 Slim radiator. Read more here: kitguru.net/desktop-pc/james-dawson/thermaltake-tower-600-featured-build-acid-green-custom-loop00:00 Intro00:51 Meet the Tower 60001:35 New CT 140 EX ARGB fans02:45 Custom loop hardware03:42 PSU and other hardware04:45 Timelapse build!14:56 James on the finished buildBuy our merch from here: kitgurutech.myspreadshop.co.ukDiscord invite link: discord.gg/4cqFSWYSteam Community steamcommunity.com/groups/kitguruofficialBe sure to support us on PATREON patreon.com/kitgurutech and read our MANTRA on HONEST REVIEWS Here: http://bit.ly/2BopnF9Visit our facebook page over here! facebook.com/KitGuru.netVisit our Twitter page over here! twitter.com/kitgurupress?lang=en#pcbuild #tower600 #thermaltake
AMD Zen 5 9700X Prebuilt System - PCS Helio Ultra KitGuruTech 2024-09-26 | Mat has checked out a number of prebuilt desktop gaming PCs from PCSpecialist on the channel over the past year or two – but this is the first one to feature a brand new Zen 5 CPU from AMD. The Helio Ultra gaming desktop features an AMD Ryzen 7 9700X, alongside a Gigabyte RTX 4070 Super Aero OC graphics card and 32GB of Corsair Dominator Platinum DDR5 memory running at 6400MT/s . Can this good gaming experience or should you wait for X3D? Read more here: kitguru.net/desktop-pc/mat-mynett/pcspecialist-helio-ultra-9700x-4070s-reviewSee the previous Zen 5 coverage:youtube.com/watch?v=1oFtbQqIhgQ&list=PL-UpvGCdb65O4s8RJGHM4ubdTbvJ9AK3M&indexyoutube.com/watch?v=yDzVWqncMFA&list=PL-UpvGCdb65O4s8RJGHM4ubdTbvJ9AK3M&indexyoutube.com/watch?v=uSJMKCmTssk&list=PL-UpvGCdb65O4s8RJGHM4ubdTbvJ9AK3M&index00:00 Start00:41 AMD’s Silicon01:15 Is this for you?01:32 Pricing & warranty01:50 System spec details / Rear I/O04:31 SSD - and some findings05:43 Power supply06:04 The AIO cooler06:34 The Case08:18 System appeal discussion09:55 Cinebench Multicore10:49 3DMark Time Spy11:17 AIDA64 Memory Bandwidth11:34 PCMark 1012:08 Real World Gaming12:23 Call Of Duty12:51 Red Dead Redemption 213:22 Forza Horizon 513:50 Cyberpunk 207714:13 Assassins Creed Mirage14:35 F1 202415:07 Thermals, Noise and Power16:54 Closing ThoughtsBuy our merch from here: kitgurutech.myspreadshop.co.ukDiscord invite link: discord.gg/4cqFSWYSteam Community steamcommunity.com/groups/kitguruofficialBe sure to support us on PATREON patreon.com/kitgurutech and read our MANTRA on HONEST REVIEWS Here: http://bit.ly/2BopnF9Visit our facebook page over here! facebook.com/KitGuru.netVisit our Twitter page over here! twitter.com/kitgurupress?lang=en#zen5 #9700x #PCspecialist
Intel Lunar Lake Tested - ASUS Zenbook S 14 KitGuruTech 2024-09-24 | We first got our hands on Intel Lunar Lake - AKA Core Ultra 200V - at an event in Germany at the start of the month. Today however, the machines are going on sale and we can present our full review of the Asus Zenbook S 14 UX5406S, sporting the Core Ultra 7 258V. There's also been some fun and games with Windows Update, so strap in as we go over everything you need to know... read more here: kitguru.net/lifestyle/mobile/laptops/leo-waldock/asus-zenbook-s-14-ux5406s-lunar-lake-core-ultra-7-258v-review00:00 Intro01:03 Lunar Lake specs02:43 So what’s new?04:10 Meet the ASUS Zenbook S 1406:40 I/O, keyboard + trackpad07:42 Leo has some fun with the webcam08:45 Fan profiles - real-world behaviour10:42 Performance benchmarks14:22 Gaming performance16:01 There’s been some drama…20:24 Closing thoughtsBuy our merch from here: kitgurutech.myspreadshop.co.ukDiscord invite link: discord.gg/4cqFSWYSteam Community steamcommunity.com/groups/kitguruofficialBe sure to support us on PATREON patreon.com/kitgurutech and read our MANTRA on HONEST REVIEWS Here: http://bit.ly/2BopnF9Visit our facebook page over here! facebook.com/KitGuru.netVisit our Twitter page over here! twitter.com/kitgurupress?lang=en#intel #lunarlake #coreultra200v
Windows 11 on ARM is rough - Acer Swift 14 AI KitGuruTech 2024-09-23 | The Acer Swift 14 AI is built around a Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus chip and that means in this review we will be dealing with Windows 11 running on Arm, rather than the usual x86 from AMD or Intel. As you will see we had quite a rocky ride in this review and we hope you find the journey interesting. Read more here: kitguru.net/lifestyle/mobile/laptops/leo-waldock/acer-swift-14-ai-review-w-qualcomm-snapdragon-x-plus00:00 Start01:16 Some details / battery02:13 Screen02:45 ARM updates / software03:16 Power draw?04:10 Specifications and connectors05:28 Keyboard / touch pad05:56 Camera06:23 Software package / Windows update07:08 Performance testing09:26 Gaming and some failures11:20 AI testing11:59 Leo’s closing thoughtsBuy our merch from here: kitgurutech.myspreadshop.co.ukDiscord invite link: discord.gg/4cqFSWYSteam Community steamcommunity.com/groups/kitguruofficialBe sure to support us on PATREON patreon.com/kitgurutech and read our MANTRA on HONEST REVIEWS Here: http://bit.ly/2BopnF9Visit our facebook page over here! facebook.com/KitGuru.netVisit our Twitter page over here! twitter.com/kitgurupress?lang=en#acer #snapdragon #qualcomm
Sapphires Frostpunk 2 Limited Edition RX 7700 XT! KitGuruTech 2024-09-20 | Sapphire has just launched the RX 7700 XT Pure Frostpunk 2 Edition, a card we first got hands-on with back at Computex 2024. Sporting a unique aesthetic that directly ties in with the game, today we take a look at this graphics card and see what it can bring to the table... read more here: kitguru.net/components/graphic-cards/dominic-moass/sapphire-rx-7700-xt-pure-frostpunk-2-edition-review00:00 Intro00:50 Meet the 7700 XT Frostpunk 2 Edition01:21 Unboxing experience02:01 Design impressions + RGB03:35 Heatsink and PCB analysis04:53 Test setup05:20 Thermals and noise06:35 Power + efficiency07:24 Clock speed, game benchmarks08:34 Overclocking09:20 Closing thoughtsPC test system supplied by PCSpecialist. Configure your own PCSpecialist system here: https://pcspeciali.st/kitguruCorsair 5000D Airflow Tempered Glass Gaming CaseIntel Core i9-13900KSGigabyte Z790 Gaming X AX32GB Corsair Dominator Platinum RGB DDR5 6000MHz500GB Seagate Firecuda 530 Gen 4 PCIe NVMe4TB Seagate Firecuda 530 Gen 4 PCIe NVMeCorsair 1600W Pro Series Titanium AX1600i Digital Modular PSUCorsair iCUE H150i Elite RGB High Performance CPU CoolerWindows 11 HomeCheck out KITGURU MERCH over here: kitgurutech.myspreadshop.co.uk/allDiscord invite link: discord.gg/4cqFSWYSteam Community steamcommunity.com/groups/kitguruofficialBe sure to support us on PATREON patreon.com/kitgurutech and read our MANTRA on HONEST REVIEWS Here: http://bit.ly/2BopnF9Visit our facebook page over here! facebook.com/KitGuru.netVisit our Twitter page over here! twitter.com/kitgurupress?lang=en#Sapphire #7700XT #Frostpunk2
AMD Ryzen 7 - Win 11 Patch, VBS and Win 10 - UPDATE KitGuruTech 2024-09-19 | Leo has spent a bit of time following up on previous content around Windows 10, Windows 11, VBS and the latest patches. How does the ground stand this week?00:00 Here we go again02:50 Geekbench 6 Multi Core06:47 Cinebench R23 Multi Core07:58 Far Cry 611:02 Assassins Creed Mirage13:03 Cyberpunk 207714:56 Total War Pharaoh16:35 Leo’s Closing thoughtsSix models of Ryzen 7 - 3800XT, 5800X, 5800X3D, 7700, 7800X3D and 9700XTesting with:Windows 11 23H2 as per our reviews with VBS OffWindows 11 23H2 patched with KB5041587 with VBS OffWindows 11 23H2 patched with KB5041587 with VBS OnWindows 10 22H2 with VBS OffTest systemsCPU: AMD Ryzen 9000 and Ryzen 7000Motherboard: MSI MEG X670E AceRAM: 32GB G.Skill Trident Z5 Neo RGB DDR5-6000 C30CPU: AMD Ryzen 5000 and Ryzen 3000 Motherboard: Asus TUF Gaming X570-PlusRAM: 32GB Corsair LPX DDR4-3600 C16 Shared parts for all test systems:Graphics: Gigabyte GeForce RTX 4080 Gaming OC 16GBCPU cooler: Phanteks Glacier One 360D30SSD: 1TB Crucial T700Power Supply: Seasonic Prime GX-1600 ATX 3.0Buy our merch from here: kitgurutech.myspreadshop.co.ukDiscord invite link: discord.gg/4cqFSWYSteam Community steamcommunity.com/groups/kitguruofficialBe sure to support us on PATREON patreon.com/kitgurutech and read our MANTRA on HONEST REVIEWS Here: http://bit.ly/2BopnF9Visit our facebook page over here! facebook.com/KitGuru.netVisit our Twitter page over here! twitter.com/kitgurupress?lang=en#Ryzen7 #VBS #windows11 #windows11patch
Fractal Era 2 ITX Case - great build quality KitGuruTech 2024-09-18 | Leo reviewed the original Fractal Era over four years ago and he quite liked the case for its stylish good looks and excellent build quality. However, the thermal performance - especially with the solid top panel option installed - wasn’t ideal to say the least. So now Fractal has gone back to the drawing board and completely redesigned the internal layout to improve cooling and hardware support, giving us the Era 2. Read more here: kitguru.net/components/cases/james-dawson/fractal-era-2-itx-case-reviewPrice and availability: Choice of three colours including Silver, charcoal grey and midnight blue.MSRP: $200, €220. £19500:00 Introduction00:42 The Era 2 pricing and details01:44 James Thoughts02:18 Removing panels - a look inside03:45 Radiator / Fan support04:59 ‘Central spine’ system / riser cable06:28 GPU install07:10 Fan intakes / cooling07:56 Up close inside / PSU10:27 Accessories10:36 Test System / Install12:23 Thermal & Noise Performance testing13:49 Closing Thoughts (and some problem solving)Features:• Compatible with 3 slot graphics cards up to 326mm long and 63mm thick.• Optimised for AIO CPU cooling with support for up to 280mm radiator installation.• ERA 2 features tool-free chassis access with a single-piece slide exterior panel and a push-top release top bracket for quick and simple assembly.• It's equipped with a sliding central wall offering 15mm of movement for build flexibility.• It includes a PCIe Gen4 riser cable, dedicated mounts for up to four 2.5-inch storage drives and a front I/O panel with two USB 3 type-A ports and a USB Type-C 20Gbps port.Build SpecificationCPU – AMD Ryzen 7800X3DMotherboard – MSI MPG B650i Edge WifiGraphics Card – Sapphire Radeon RX 7900XTX Nitro+Memory – 64GB (2 x 32GB Modules) G.SKILL Trident Z RGB DDR5-6400Storage – 1TB Corsair MP700 PCIe Gen4 NVME M.2 SSDCPU Cooler – Cooler Master MasterLiquid 240 ATMOSPower Supply – Cooler Master V1100 SFX ATX 3.0/PCIE 5.0Case fans – Stock (2 x Fractal Aspect 12 PWM)Chassis – Fractal Era 2 Charcoal GreyOperating System – Windows 11Notes: • Original ERA had horizontally mounted GPUs which was very limited in support, only 2 slot cards up to 290mm long. Only 240mm AIOs. Very poor GPU thermals.• PSU and case floor fans working in opposite directions to each other.• The case is quite limited in the graphics cards it can support, some of the larger 4080 and 4090 7900XT/XTX Nvidia cards will not fit.Installation Notes:• Cable management can be awkward, especially if you forget to connect a cable and it needs to be routed and connected after installing the graphics card and AIO.• Pre-routed cables might need to be relocated, front panel power and LED cable are a bit short for this MSI motherboard.• Resonating noise.Pros: • Great build quality and premium feel.• Very easy side panel removal – Can be done one-handed.• Good thermal performance.Cons: • Cable management can be tricky.• High vibrational noise using an AIO cooler with high fan speed.• Quite expensive.Buy our merch from here: kitgurutech.myspreadshop.co.ukDiscord invite link: discord.gg/4cqFSWYSteam Community steamcommunity.com/groups/kitguruofficialBe sure to support us on PATREON patreon.com/kitgurutech and read our MANTRA on HONEST REVIEWS Here: http://bit.ly/2BopnF9Visit our facebook page over here! facebook.com/KitGuru.netVisit our Twitter page over here! twitter.com/kitgurupress?lang=en#fractal #era #pcbuild
HBADA E3 Ergonomic Chair - £900 RRP 😳 KitGuruTech 2024-09-16 | HBADA is a chair manufacturer with a focus on ergonomics and keeping you healthy when sitting at a desk for a long time. The company's flagship office chair, the E3, has its sights set squarely on anyone looking to take care of their posture while sitting. Coming in with a very lofty RRP of £800-£900, can this chair fix your aching back? Read more here: kitguru.net/tech-news/featured-tech-reviews/mat-mynett/hbada-e3-ergonomic-office-chair-review00:00 Intro00:37 Meet the E3 - pricing, warranty and more01:43 Design and aesthetic02:27 Three main sections to the chair03:48 Seat base and foot rest05:24 Comfort and adjustability06:29 Back rest options07:40 Height adjustment/seat depth08:00 The arm rests can do it all!08:58 Mat’s experience with the footrest09:52 Real-world experience10:43 Assembly process11:15 Build quality - uh oh…13:19 Closing thoughtsPros:Wide variety of adjustability.Comfortable.Good quality mesh finishing.Metal five-spoke base.Cons:Build quality is a big let down.Lacklustre footrest.Substantial wobble in headrest, backrest and footrest.Expensive.Buy our merch from here: kitgurutech.myspreadshop.co.ukDiscord invite link: discord.gg/4cqFSWYSteam Community steamcommunity.com/groups/kitguruofficialBe sure to support us on PATREON patreon.com/kitgurutech and read our MANTRA on HONEST REVIEWS Here: http://bit.ly/2BopnF9Visit our facebook page over here! facebook.com/KitGuru.netVisit our Twitter page over here! twitter.com/kitgurupress?lang=en#HBADA #E3Chair #ergonomicchair
Fractal Design Refine - their first chair! KitGuruTech 2024-09-12 | Fractal Design is known for its cases and coolers inspired by Nordic design principles, but the company is moving into new markets with the Refine, a gaming chair announced back at Computex 2024. The Refine features adjustability just about everywhere you’d want it, but can it stand out among the mass of chairs already on the market? Read more here: kitguru.net/gaming/mat-mynett/fractal-design-refine-chair-reviewSee the range on Scan: scan.co.uk/search?q=Fractal+Design+Refine00:00 Intro00:53 First impressions of the Refine02:12 Head cushion and core design features03:06 Colour and finishes04:45 5-spoke base and overall design thoughts05:47 Adjustability and real-world usage08:17 Armrest controls09:02 Headrest and overall comfort11:56 Build process12:29 Build quality13:56 Closing thoughtsPros:Gorgeous design.Good build quality.Extensive adjustability.Easy to assemble.Cons:Armrest depth adjustment is a little too loose.Buy our merch from here: kitgurutech.myspreadshop.co.ukDiscord invite link: discord.gg/4cqFSWYSteam Community steamcommunity.com/groups/kitguruofficialBe sure to support us on PATREON patreon.com/kitgurutech and read our MANTRA on HONEST REVIEWS Here: http://bit.ly/2BopnF9Visit our facebook page over here! facebook.com/KitGuru.netVisit our Twitter page over here! twitter.com/kitgurupress?lang=en#FractalDesign #Refine #gamingchair
Gigabyte Aorus FO27Q3 - 1440p/360Hz QD-OLED! KitGuruTech 2024-09-09 | After checking out a few more affordable IPS monitors lately, today we are back on the OLED bandwagon with a review of the Gigabyte Aorus FO27Q3. Using the same 3rd Generation QD-OLED panel from Samsung that we saw in the MSI MPG 271QRX, this display is packing a 1440p resolution and 360Hz refresh rate, while also claiming up to 1000 nits brightness for HDR... Read more here: kitguru.net/peripherals/dominic-moass/gigabyte-aorus-fo27q3-review-1440p-360hz-qd-oledRead more about our test methodology here: kitguru.net/peripherals/monitors/dominic-moass/kitguru-updates-monitor-test-methodology-with-portrait-displays-calman-ultimate00:00 Intro00:51 Design overview01:59 I/O and OSD03:33 Panel analysis - brightness05:02 Gamut and greyscale06:44 Saturation and colour accuracy07:22 sRGB mode + calibrated results08:35 Things you need to know about QD-OLED09:44 Response times + motion clarity10:44 Real-world gaming experience11:45 HDR performance13:30 Closing thoughtsCheck out KITGURU MERCH over here: kitgurutech.myspreadshop.co.uk/allDiscord invite link: discord.gg/4cqFSWYSteam Community steamcommunity.com/groups/kitguruofficialBe sure to support us on PATREON patreon.com/kitgurutech and read our MANTRA on HONEST REVIEWS Here: http://bit.ly/2BopnF9Visit our facebook page over here! facebook.com/KitGuru.netVisit our Twitter page over here! twitter.com/kitgurupress?lang=en#gigabyte #aorus #FO27Q3
Lian Li HydroShift & Edge PSU: perfect for a dual-chamber build! KitGuruTech 2024-09-06 | Building a PC in a dual-chamber case is pretty easy for experienced PC builders, but Lian Li has simplified the process more to make it easier for novice builders to get the pro look, with a new power supply designed specifically for dual chamber and an AIO with hidden tubing. In this video, I’ll be taking a look at both of these new parts and building a system with them to see what all the fuss is about with the new Lian LI HydroShift AIO and Edge power supply. Read more here: kitguru.net/desktop-pc/james-dawson/lian-li-hydroshift-lcd-360s-and-edge1000-psu-build00:00 Intro00:45 Our dual-chamber plan01:47 Closer look at the HydroShift AIO03:16 Fan details and specs05:05 Hidden tubing feature06:15 Installation and accessories08:25 Edge PSU12:58 Hardware for the build14:24 Timelapse build!20:59 James’ thoughts on the build23:02 One problem with the LCD24:03 Thermals and closing thoughtsPrice and availability: Lian Li HydroShift LCD 360S HydroShift AIOs are available in three different versions 360TL, 360R and 360S, each version has a different fan configuration and radiator thickness, and all are available in either black or white colour schemes. USD MSRP – 360S - $180, 360R $200, 360TL - $260 UK Pricing OverclockersUK – 360S - £150, 360S - £170, 360TL - £220 Price and availability: Lian Li Edge 1000 Power Supply Available in 1300w 1000w and 850w variants. The 1300w and 1000w are available in black and white but the 850w is only available in black . all are 80+ Platinum certified and come with a 10-year warranty.MSRP – 1300w $230 , 1000w $200, 850W $150, + £10 premium for white UK Pricing Overclockers UK – Edge 1000 – £169.99, Edge 1300 £204.95, Edge 850 £129.95 Buy our merch from here: kitgurutech.myspreadshop.co.ukDiscord invite link: discord.gg/4cqFSWYSteam Community steamcommunity.com/groups/kitguruofficialBe sure to support us on PATREON patreon.com/kitgurutech and read our MANTRA on HONEST REVIEWS Here: http://bit.ly/2BopnF9Visit our facebook page over here! facebook.com/KitGuru.netVisit our Twitter page over here! twitter.com/kitgurupress?lang=en#LianLi #HydroShift #pcbuild
Corsair T500 Luxe White Chair - to match your white PC? KitGuruTech 2024-09-02 | Corsair is well known for producing a whole host of PC parts – from cases to coolers – but they also make pretty much everything you’d want for your gaming setup. They’ve released a couple of chairs in the past and have added to their range with the recent release of the T500 Luxe - a premium gaming chair with a luxurious quilted finish, 4D Omniflex armrests and a plethora of adjustability options. Is the T500 Luxe all looks or can it also keep you comfortable through a marathon gaming session? Read more here: kitguru.net/gaming/mat-mynett/corsair-t500-luxe-gaming-chair-reviewAlso be sure to check out our custom AMD Frame build over here: youtube.com/watch?v=7EosPqiB5lU&feature=youtu.be00:00 Start00:46 The chair / colours / pricing01:38 Looks and materials03:58 Comfort / Adjustability / Stats07:35 Build quality09:12 Hard to put together?09:36 Closing ThoughtsProsStunning designGood lumbar supportLuxurious quilted finishReversible Omniflex armrestsConsLack of seat depth adjustability Uneven armrest rattle Castors are slightly scratchy on hard floorsBuy our merch from here: kitgurutech.myspreadshop.co.ukDiscord invite link: discord.gg/4cqFSWYSteam Community steamcommunity.com/groups/kitguruofficialBe sure to support us on PATREON patreon.com/kitgurutech and read our MANTRA on HONEST REVIEWS Here: http://bit.ly/2BopnF9Visit our facebook page over here! facebook.com/KitGuru.netVisit our Twitter page over here! twitter.com/kitgurupress?lang=en#corsairgaming #corsair #t500
AMD Ryzen 7 - All The Generations Tested KitGuruTech 2024-08-30 | In the past few weeks KitGuru has reviewed four AMD Ryzen 9000 CPUs. Then, just as things were calming down, AMD told us about a Windows 11 Update that would - apparently - transform the performance of their new Zen 5 technology.Naturally we had to dig into that so check out the recent video we created last week on this youtube.com/watch?v=yDzVWqncMFARead more here: kitguru.net/components/cpu/leo-waldock/amd-ryzen-7-all-the-generations-tested00:00 Intro02:07 Background, thoughts and moving targets03:15 The goal - generational improvements?03:48 System hardware05:44 Results12:16 Closing thoughts / Windows updatesAll that benchmarking made us wonder exactly what counts as decent generational uplift. Is 5 percent pathetic? is ten percent OK? or should we demand at lease 20 percent from each and every generation. Our solution was to line up ten different models of AMD Ryzen 7 from the original Zen 1800X right up to the Zen 7 9700X. Spoiler alter, there are graphs ahead.Test systemsCPU: AMD Ryzen 9000 and Ryzen 7000Motherboard: MSI MEG X670E AceRAM: 32GB G.Skill Trident Z5 Neo RGB DDR5-6000 C30CPU: AMD Ryzen 5000 and Ryzen 3000 Motherboard: Asus TUF Gaming X570-PlusRAM: 32GB Corsair LPX DDR4-3600 C16 CPU: AMD Ryzen 2000 and Ryzen 000 Motherboard: Gigabyte X470 Aorus Faming 7 WiFiRAM: 16GB G.Skill Flare X DDR4-3200 C14Shared parts for all test systems:Graphics: Gigabyte GeForce RTX 4080 Gaming OC 16GBCPU cooler: Phanteks Glacier One 360D30SSD: 1TB Crucial T700Power Supply: Seasonic Prime GX-1600 ATX 3.02024 Zen 5 Granite Ridge Ryzen 9000, Socket AM5 on TSMC 4nm, I/O die is TSMC 6nm with DDR5. 80KB L1 per core, 1MB L2 per core, 28x lanes of PCIe Gen 5.IO die is still 9.7mm x 12.6mm = 122.2mm2Ryzen 7 9700X £340 inc VAT2022 Zen 4 Raphael Ryzen 7000, Socket AM5 on TSMC 5nm, I/O die is TSMC 6nm with DDR5. 64KB L1 per core, 1MB L2 per core, 28x lanes of PCIe Gen 5.7800X3D £350 inc VAT today, $449/£479 inc VAT at launch in April 20237700X £300 inc VAT today, $399/£420 inc VAT at launch in September 20227700 non-X £290 inc VAT today, $309/£340 inc VAT at launch in January 20232020 Zen 3 Vermeer Ryzen 5000, Socket AM4 on TSMC 7nm with DDR4. 64KB L1 per core, 512KB L2 per core, 24x lanes of PCIe Gen 4.Ryzen 7 5800X3DRyzen 7 5800X is £180 inc VAT today, $449/£420 inc VAT at launch in November 2020105W TDP, 2019 Zen 2 Matisse Ryzen 3000, Socket AM4 on TSMC 7nm, I/O on Global Foundries 12nm with DDR4. 64KB L1 per core, 512KB L2 per core, 32MB L3. 24x lanes of PCIe Gen 4.Ryzen 7 3700X, base clock 3.6GHz, Max Boost 4.4GHz2018 Zen+ Pinnacle Ridge Ryzen 2000, Socket AM4 on Global Foundries 12nm with DDR4. 96KB L1 per core, 512KB L2 per core, 16MB shared L3. 24x lanes of PCIe Gen 3.Ryzen 7 2700X, base clock 3.7GHz, Max Boost 4.3GHz2017 Zen Summit Ridge Ryzen 1000, Socket AM4 on Global Foundries 14nm with DDR4. 96KB L1 per core, 512KB L2 per core, 16MB or 8MB shared L3?. 24x lanes of PCIe Gen 3.Ryzen 7 1800X, 95W TDP, base clock 3.6GHz, Max Boost 4.0GHz, XFR 4.1GHzBuy our merch from here: kitgurutech.myspreadshop.co.ukDiscord invite link: discord.gg/4cqFSWYSteam Community steamcommunity.com/groups/kitguruofficialBe sure to support us on PATREON patreon.com/kitgurutech and read our MANTRA on HONEST REVIEWS Here: http://bit.ly/2BopnF9Visit our facebook page over here! facebook.com/KitGuru.netVisit our Twitter page over here! twitter.com/kitgurupress?lang=en#ryzen7 #zen5 #9700x
Thermaltake makes monitors now! TGM-I27FQ Review KitGuruTech 2024-08-30 | Today we can present our first ever review of a Thermaltake monitor, specifically the TGM-I27FQ. Packing a 1440p IPS panel that runs at a native 165Hz refresh rate, this screen is both FreeSync and G-Sync certified and offers modern-day features like RGB lighting, USB-C and KVM functionality. Priced at £320, let's find out if it's any good... read more here: kitguru.net/peripherals/dominic-moass/thermaltake-tgm-i27fq-review-1440p-165hz-ipsRead more about our test methodology here: kitguru.net/peripherals/monitors/dominic-moass/kitguru-updates-monitor-test-methodology-with-portrait-displays-calman-ultimate00:00 Intro00:56 Design overview02:11 Stand ergonomics02:34 Connectivity options03:00 OSD system03:56 Brightness/contrast + gamut04:59 Greyscale - colour balance options tested07:05 sRGB mode07:31 Manual calibration07:58 Viewing angles, backlight bleed08:29 Response times09:47 BlurBusters UFO images10:20 More response time testing12:04 Real-world gaming experience12:54 Closing thoughtsCheck out KITGURU MERCH over here: kitgurutech.myspreadshop.co.uk/allDiscord invite link: discord.gg/4cqFSWYSteam Community steamcommunity.com/groups/kitguruofficialBe sure to support us on PATREON patreon.com/kitgurutech and read our MANTRA on HONEST REVIEWS Here: http://bit.ly/2BopnF9Visit our facebook page over here! facebook.com/KitGuru.netVisit our Twitter page over here! twitter.com/kitgurupress?lang=en#thermaltake #TGMI27FQ #gamingmonitor
Corsair iCUE Link 3500X RGB Case Review KitGuruTech 2024-08-27 | Corsair's latest PC case comes in three versions, all using the same core chassis. The 3500X is a bare case with no fans included, the 3500X RGB includes three RS120 RGB fans and the iCUE Link 3500X RGB gives you three RX120 RGB fans and an iCUE link hub. We picked the iCUE Link version to review because it’s the most expensive and so we can show you everything the 3500X series has to offer. Read more here: kitguru.net/components/cases/james-dawson/corsair-icue-link-3500x-rgb-case-review00:00 Start00:45 Info / Pricing02:03 Front I/O02:22 Taking the panels off - closer look04:00 Chassis / core frame quality04:44 Cooling and hardware support06:01 GPU support07:00 Cable management08:02 Fans / cables / magnetic hub08:48 Storage panel / cutouts09:47 Case underside10:27 Accessories10:36 Test System hardware12:50 Thermal Performance13:59 Noise Output14:32 Closing thoughtsPrice and availability: Available in Several versions:• 3500X – No Fans - £85 inc VAT• 3500X ARGB – With 3 x RS120 RGB Fans - £120 inc VAT• iCUE Link 3500X RGB – With 3 x RX120 RGB Fans - £170 in VATFeatures:• According to Corsair, the 3500X series has all the essential features needed to build an amazing system, including up to EATX motherboard support, side, roof and PSU shroud fan mounting options with up to ten 120mm fans supported.• It's equipped with wrap-around front and side tempered glass for an unrestricted view inside the system.• There’s support for multiple radiator installation including 360mm in the roof and side and enough room to accommodate most large graphics cards and CPU coolers.• It's also validated for use with back-connect motherboards such as MSI Project Zero and Asus BTF, so that the view isn’t spoiled by connected cables.Specifications: iCUE Link 3500X RGB• Case Type: Mid-Tower• Dimensions (WxHxD): 450 x 235 x 506mm• Material: Steel, Tempered Glass• Motherboard Support: EATX, ATX, Micro-ATX, Mini-ITX• Expansion Slots: 7 Horizontal or 4 Vertical• Storage Bays: 2 x 2.5”, 2 x 3.5”• Max GPU Length: 410mm• Max CPU Cooler Height: 170mm• Max PSU Size: 180mm• Pre-installed fans: 3x iCUE LINK RX120 Performance RGB Fans (Side)• Fan Support: (Front) N/A (Top) 3x 120mm or 2x 140mm (Side) 3x 120mm or 2x 140mm (PSU Shroud) 2 x 120mm (Bottom) 1 x 120mm/140mm (Rear) 1 x 120mm• Radiator Support: (Top) Up to 360mm/280mm (Side) up to 360mm/280mm (Front) N/A (Bottom) N/A (Rear) 120mm• Dust Filters: Top, Bottom, Side• Font I/O: 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C, 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 1 x Combined 3.5mm Audio, Power and Reset Buttons• LCD Screen: N/AFront I/O: • 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C, 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 1 x Combined 3.5mm Audio, Power and Reset ButtonsCooling support: • Pre-installed fans – 3 x RX120 RGB (Side)• Fan/Rad Front – N/A• Fan/Rad Top – 3 x 120/2 x 140mm fans up to 360mm radiator• Fan/Rad Right Side – 3 x 120/2 x 140mm fans up to 360mm radiator• Fan/Rad Rear – 120mm fan / radiator• PSU Shroud – 2 x 120mm fans• Fan/Rad Left Side – N/A• Fan/Rad Floor – 1 x 120/140mm fan• Max CPU cooler Height – 170mmDust Filters: Top, Bottom, SideHardware support:• Motherboard Support – EATX, ATX, MATX, Mini-ITX Including Back Connect ATX/MATX• Rear PCie expansion Slots – 7 or 4 Vertical• Max GPU length – 410mm• Max GPU height – N/A• Max GPU Width – N/A• PSU Type/length – ATX up to 180mm Storage Support:• 2.5” Drive Mounts – 2• 3.5” Drive Mounts – 2Included accessories: • Assorted Screws, a few Zip TiesOptional Accessories: • N/ABuild Specification• CPU – Intel Core i7-14700K• Motherboard – Z790 Aorus Elite AX ICE• Graphics Card – Palit RTX 4070 Ti Super Gaming Pro White• Memory – 64GB (2x32GB Modules) G.SKILL RIPJAWS M5 RGB DDR5-6400MT/s• Storage – 1TB Corsair MP700 PCIe Gen5 NVMe M.2 SSD• CPU Cooler – Corsair iCUE Link Titan 360 RX RGB + LCD Screen Cap• Power Supply – Seasonic Vertex GX-1200 80+ Gold ATX 3.0/PCIe 5 ready• Case fans – Stock (Corsair RX 120)• Chassis – Corsair iCUE Link 3500X• Operating System – Windows 11Buy our merch from here: kitgurutech.myspreadshop.co.ukDiscord invite link: discord.gg/4cqFSWYSteam Community steamcommunity.com/groups/kitguruofficialBe sure to support us on PATREON patreon.com/kitgurutech and read our MANTRA on HONEST REVIEWS Here: http://bit.ly/2BopnF9Visit our facebook page over here! facebook.com/KitGuru.netVisit our Twitter page over here! twitter.com/kitgurupress?lang=en#corsair #3500x #pcbuild
AMD hopes Windows 11 Update can rescue Zen 5 - TESTED! KitGuruTech 2024-08-23 | AMD published a blog earlier this week where the company outlined some reasons why Zen 5 performance has not quite lined up with AMD's own claims. Today Leo goes through that blog and tests Zen 5 on the latest Windows 24H2 update... read more here: kitguru.net/components/cpu/leo-waldock/amd-hopes-windows-11-update-can-rescue-zen-5-tested00:00 Intro00:56 AMD’s blog earlier this week…03:20 Memory and VBS details…04:43 Admin mode?05:26 AMD’s recommendations06:41 Leo’s test setup08:31 Far Cry 609:55 Cyberpunk 207711:36 Total War: Pharaoh14:37 What have we learned?Test systems:CPU: AMD Ryzen 9000 and Ryzen 7000Motherboard: MSI MEG X670E AceRAM: 32GB G.Skill Trident Z5 Neo RGB DDR5-6000 C30CPU: AMD Ryzen 5000, 3000 and 2000Motherboard: Asus TUF Gaming X570-PlusRAM: 32GB Corsair LPX DDR4-3600 C16 (DDR4-3200 for Ryzen 3000 and 2000)CPU: Intel Core i7-14700K and i5-14600KMotherboard: Gigabyte Z790 Aorus Master XRAM: 32GB G.Skill Trident Z5 Neo RGB DDR5-6000 C30Shared parts for all test systems:Graphics: Gigabyte GeForce RTX 4080 Gaming OC 16GBCPU cooler: Phanteks Glacier One 360D30SSD: 1TB Crucial T700Power Supply: Seasonic Prime GX-1600 ATX 3.0Buy our merch from here: kitgurutech.myspreadshop.co.ukDiscord invite link: discord.gg/4cqFSWYSteam Community steamcommunity.com/groups/kitguruofficialBe sure to support us on PATREON patreon.com/kitgurutech and read our MANTRA on HONEST REVIEWS Here: http://bit.ly/2BopnF9Visit our facebook page over here! facebook.com/KitGuru.netVisit our Twitter page over here! twitter.com/kitgurupress?lang=en#AMD #9950x #ryzen9
Swiftpoint Z2 Mouse - we have never used anything like it! KitGuruTech 2024-08-21 | Swiftpoint is a company that makes mice with one key focus – ergonomics. The Z2 is a fully fledged productivity and gaming beast, with a built in gyroscope and accelerometer, as well as haptic feedback and an OLED screen, while the ProPoint may be the strangest mouse we’ve ever seen at KitGuru… It’s a pen grip style mouse that has been designed to prevent repetitive strain injuries and keep your hands and wrist safe when using a mouse over long periods of time. Here’s everything these quirky peripherals bring to the table.Buy the Swiftpoint Z2 here: swiftpoint.co.uk/products/gaming-mice-swiftpoint-z2and the ProPoint here: swiftpoint.co.uk/products/ergonomic-mice-propointMINOR Update: The official specification for the Z2 lists the mouse as having 13 physical buttons, which is technically correct. However, we listed 11 in the video due to the trigger buttons being able to be pushed or clicked down, with both pairs of inputs being accessed from the same pair of physical buttons.00:00 Start00:22 Who are Swiftpoint00:50 Z2 Mouse02:21 Deep Click technology03:27 Gyroscope and Accelerometer04:06 Feet changing feature04:18 Joystick control mode04:38 Built in OLED screen04:53 Pixar PAW3395 Sensor05:17 Cable / onboard memory05:27 Software06:24 What is the ProPoint?08:14 Features09:10 Where to buy?Buy our merch from here: kitgurutech.myspreadshop.co.ukDiscord invite link: discord.gg/4cqFSWYSteam Community steamcommunity.com/groups/kitguruofficialBe sure to support us on PATREON patreon.com/kitgurutech and read our MANTRA on HONEST REVIEWS Here: http://bit.ly/2BopnF9Visit our facebook page over here! facebook.com/KitGuru.netVisit our Twitter page over here! twitter.com/kitgurupress?lang=en#swiftpoint #z2mouse #gamingmouse
ASRock PG27QFT2A - 1440p/180Hz on a budget! KitGuruTech 2024-08-19 | After checking out a lot of high-end monitors recently, today we are looking at something more mainstream from a relative newcomer to the monitor market. The ASRock PG27QFT2A offers a 2560x1440 resolution, 180Hz refresh-rate IPS panel for a price of £220 here in the UK, so it's firmly targeting the mass market... read more here: kitguru.net/peripherals/dominic-moass/asrock-pg27qft2a-review-1440p-180hz-ips00:00 Intro00:54 Design overview02:28 I/O and OSD04:01 Panel analysis05:03 Can we improve the colour balance?07:33 Calibrated performance08:42 Response time testing10:00 UFO images10:53 Real-world gaming experience11:59 Built-in WiFi antenna testing13:00 Closing thoughtsCheck out KITGURU MERCH over here: kitgurutech.myspreadshop.co.uk/allDiscord invite link: discord.gg/4cqFSWYSteam Community steamcommunity.com/groups/kitguruofficialBe sure to support us on PATREON patreon.com/kitgurutech and read our MANTRA on HONEST REVIEWS Here: http://bit.ly/2BopnF9Visit our facebook page over here! facebook.com/KitGuru.netVisit our Twitter page over here! twitter.com/kitgurupress?lang=en#ASRock #PG27QFT2A #gamingmonitor
AMD Ryzen 9 9950X Review - It’s OK, just too pricy KitGuruTech 2024-08-15 | KitGuru has worked through the stack of AMD Zen 5 CPUs from 6-core Ryzen 5 to 8-core Ryzen 7 and onward to 12-core Ryzen 9. Today we are reviewing the big boy 16-core Ryzen 9 9950X, and if this CPU delivers on expectations you can be sure that Leo will lay down his cash with indecent haste. Read more here: kitguru.net/components/cpu/leo-waldock/amd-ryzen-9-9950x-review00:00 Start00:43 Pricing and details02:06 Quick test run / Curve Optimiser03:32 Cinebench 2024 Multi Core03:56 Geekbench 6 Multi Core04:15 Cinebench R23 Multi core04:30 Power Consumption04:56 Cinebench R23 Multi Core Per Watt05:40 CPU Temperature under full load06:11 Cinebench R23 Single Core06:38 Blender 4.2 Classroom test06:58 7-Zip V24 Benchmark07:12 AIDA 64 Memory Bandwidth07:33 3DMark Time Spy07:51 Gaming11:25 Latencies and concerns12:12 Closing Thoughts2024 Zen 5 Granite Ridge Ryzen 9000, Socket AM5 on TSMC 4nm, I/O die is TSMC 6nm with DDR5. 80KB L1 per core, 1MB L2 per core, 28x lanes of PCIe Gen 5.9950X Official MSRP is $649 = £610 inc VAT9900X Official MSRP is $499 = £459 inc VAT9700X Official MSRP is $359 = £340 inc VAT9600X Official MSRP is $279 = £270 inc VATTest systems:CPU: AMD Ryzen 9000 and Ryzen 7000Motherboard: MSI MEG X670E AceRAM: 32GB G.Skill Trident Z5 Neo RGB DDR5-6000 C30CPU: AMD Ryzen 5000, 3000 and 2000Motherboard: Asus TUF Gaming X570-PlusRAM: 32GB Corsair LPX DDR4-3600 C16 (DDR4-3200 for Ryzen 3000 and 2000)CPU: Intel Core i7-14700K and i5-14600KMotherboard: Gigabyte Z790 Aorus Master XRAM: 32GB G.Skill Trident Z5 Neo RGB DDR5-6000 C30Shared parts for all test systems:Graphics: Gigabyte GeForce RTX 4080 Gaming OC 16GBCPU cooler: Phanteks Glacier One 360D30SSD: 1TB Crucial T700Power Supply: Seasonic Prime GX-1600 ATX 3.0Buy our merch from here: kitgurutech.myspreadshop.co.ukDiscord invite link: discord.gg/4cqFSWYSteam Community steamcommunity.com/groups/kitguruofficialBe sure to support us on PATREON patreon.com/kitgurutech and read our MANTRA on HONEST REVIEWS Here: http://bit.ly/2BopnF9Visit our facebook page over here! facebook.com/KitGuru.netVisit our Twitter page over here! twitter.com/kitgurupress?lang=en#AMD #9950x #ryzen9 #amdgaming
AMD Ryzen 9 9900X - 12 Core Zen 5 Review KitGuruTech 2024-08-14 | Last week AMD’s Zen 5 architecture arrived to mixed reception on the desktop. KitGuru has reviewed the new Zen 5 Ryzen 5 9600X and Ryzen 7 9700X and now we are moving on to the grunty Ryzen 9, starting with the 12-core 9900X. Tomorrow we publish our full review of the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X.Read more here: kitguru.net/components/cpu/leo-waldock/amd-ryzen-9-9900x-review00:00 Start00:33 TDP, info and pricing02:38 Quick run test / Curve optimiser03:48 Cinebench 202404:46 Geekbench 605:28 Cinebench R23 multicore06:06 CPU power consumption07:18 Cinebench R23 Multi Core per watt08:08 CPU Temp under full load09:03 Cinebench R23 single core09:37 Blender V4.2 Classroom10:13 7Zip V2410:33 AIDA64 Memory bandwidth10:50 3DMark Time Spy11:20 Gaming benchmarks15:13 Leo's Closing thoughtsTest systemsCPU: AMD Ryzen 9000 and Ryzen 7000Motherboard: MSI MEG X670E AceRAM: 32GB G.Skill Trident Z5 Neo RGB DDR5-6000 C30CPU: AMD Ryzen 5000, 3000 and 2000Motherboard: Asus TUF Gaming X570-PlusRAM: 32GB Corsair LPX DDR4-3600 C16 (DDR4-3200 for Ryzen 3000 and 2000)CPU: Intel Core i7-14700K and i5-14600KMotherboard: Gigabyte Z790 Aorus Master XRAM: 32GB G.Skill Trident Z5 Neo RGB DDR5-6000 C30Shared parts for all test systems:Graphics: Gigabyte GeForce RTX 4080 Gaming OC 16GBCPU cooler: Phanteks Glacier One 360D30SSD: 1TB Crucial T700Power Supply: Seasonic Prime GX-1600 ATX 3.02024 Zen 5 Granite Ridge Ryzen 9000, Socket AM5 on TSMC 4nm, I/O die is TSMC 6nm with DDR5. 80KB L1 per core, 1MB L2 per core, 28x lanes of PCIe Gen 5.9950X Official MSRP is $649 = £610 inc VAT9900X Official MSRP is $499 = £430 inc VAT (price increase last minute to £460)9700X Official MSRP is $359 = £340 inc VAT9600X Official MSRP is $279 = £270 inc VATBuy our merch from here: kitgurutech.myspreadshop.co.ukDiscord invite link: discord.gg/4cqFSWYSteam Community steamcommunity.com/groups/kitguruofficialBe sure to support us on PATREON patreon.com/kitgurutech and read our MANTRA on HONEST REVIEWS Here: http://bit.ly/2BopnF9Visit our facebook page over here! facebook.com/KitGuru.netVisit our Twitter page over here! twitter.com/kitgurupress?lang=en#AMD #9900X #Ryzen9
Corsair iCUE Link + Zen 4 + 4070S = A Happy Customer? AWD-IT Erebus KitGuruTech 2024-08-12 | Can this Ryzen 7 7700X and Nvidia RTX 4070 Super system from AWD-IT live up to its £1799 price tag? Featuring Corsair iCUE Link components and a RM750x Shift power supply, the build is labelled as being ‘powered by Corsair.’ We put it through our usual suite of tests and benchmarks to find out whether or not it is worth buying... Read more here: kitguru.net/desktop-pc/mat-mynett/awd-it-erebus-prebuilt-system-review-7700x-4070sBuy from AWD-IT here: awd-it.co.uk/awd-it-erebus-ryzen-7-7700x-rtx-4070-super-12gb-desktop-pc-for-gaming.html00:00 Start00:40 AWD IT details01:29 System specs / Powered by Corsair06:55 3500X Case and Fans08:04 Mats thoughts on the build09:50 Benchmarks11:53 Gaming Performance14:30 10 Game Average15:01 CPU Power, Temps and Noise16:45 Total System power demand16:58 Closing thoughtsSpecificationCase - Corsair 3500X iCue BlackPSU - Corsair RM750X ShiftCPU Cooler - Corsair H150i (CW-9061003-ww)Memory - Corsair Vengeance 32GB 6000Mhz RGB CPU - AMD Ryzen 7 7700XMotherboard - Asus Strix B650E-F Gaming Wifi GPU - Asus Dual EVO RTX 4070 SUPER OC 12GBStorage - WD SN580 2TBOperaing System - Windows 11 HomeBuy our merch from here: kitgurutech.myspreadshop.co.ukDiscord invite link: discord.gg/4cqFSWYSteam Community steamcommunity.com/groups/kitguruofficialBe sure to support us on PATREON patreon.com/kitgurutech and read our MANTRA on HONEST REVIEWS Here: http://bit.ly/2BopnF9Visit our facebook page over here! facebook.com/KitGuru.netVisit our Twitter page over here! twitter.com/kitgurupress?lang=en#awd-it #pcgaming #pcbuild
Radeon 890M iGPU - 1080p benchmarks, FSR and more! KitGuruTech 2024-08-09 | Today we are taking a closer look at the Radeon 890M iGPU that’s found within the brand new AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 CPU. Of course, Mat already reviewed the ASUS Zenbook S 16 laptop that uses this CPU in the last week or two, so this isn’t out first hands on with the machine, but today's video is focused on one thing - gaming on the 890M! Read more here: kitguru.net/components/graphic-cards/dominic-moass/radeon-890m-igpu-1080p-benchmarks-fsr-and-moreSee Mat's original review here: youtube.com/watch?v=MpfceLUZqQI00:00 Intro00:50 Setting the scene…02:39 COD: MW303:29 Cyberpunk 207704:27 F1 2305:22 Forza Horizon 506:13 Horizon Forbidden West07:17 Returnal08:14 Shadow of the Tomb Raider + Ray tracing!09:47 Spider-Man Miles Morales10:32 StarfieldCheck out KITGURU MERCH over here: kitgurutech.myspreadshop.co.uk/allDiscord invite link: discord.gg/4cqFSWYSteam Community steamcommunity.com/groups/kitguruofficialBe sure to support us on PATREON patreon.com/kitgurutech and read our MANTRA on HONEST REVIEWS Here: http://bit.ly/2BopnF9Visit our facebook page over here! facebook.com/KitGuru.netVisit our Twitter page over here! twitter.com/kitgurupress?lang=en#AMD #Radeon890M #iGPU
AMD Ryzen 7 9700X review: YouTube hates this CPU KitGuruTech 2024-08-08 | Yesterday KitGuru reviewed the new Zen 5 Ryzen 5 9600X and today it’s the turn of Ryzen 7 9700X. Both the six-core and eight-part have a TDP of a mere 65W and that takes us into new territory and makes us wonder just how well the new Ryzen 7 will perform. Read more here: kitguru.net/components/cpu/leo-waldock/amd-ryzen-7-9700x-review00:00 Start01:04 Leo has a thought …03:47 Some details04:25 Pricing - and older models05:12 The Ryzen 7s06:31 Ryzen Master OC07:05 Game Benchmark test07:56 Hardware10:01 Cinebench 2024 Multicore10:43 Geekbench 6 Multicore10:57 Cinebench R23 Multicore11:17 Power Consumption11:32 Cinebench R23 Multi core per watt11:57 CPU temperature under full load12:15 Cinebench R23 single core12:22 Blender 4.2 Classroom12:39 7-Zip V24 Benchmark12:49 AIDA 64 Memory bandwidth13:00 3DMark Time Spy13:16 Gaming Performance14:53 Leo’s Closing Thoughts2024 Zen 5 Granite Ridge Ryzen 9000, Socket AM5 on TSMC 4nm, I/O die is TSMC 6nm with DDR5. 80KB L1 per core, 1MB L2 per core, 28x lanes of PCIe Gen 5.9950X Rumour is $599 = £640 inc VAT9900X Rumour is $449 = £489 inc VAT9700X Official MSRP is $359 = £340 inc VAT9600X Official MSRP is $279 = £270 inc VATTest systemsCPU: AMD Ryzen 5 9600X and Ryzen 7000Motherboard: MSI MEG X670E AceRAM: 32GB G.Skill Trident Z5 Neo RGB DDR5-6000 C30CPU: AMD Ryzen 5000, 3000 and 2000Motherboard: Asus TUF Gaming X570-PlusRAM: 32GB Corsair LPX DDR4-3600 C16 (DDR4-3200 for Ryzen 3000 and 2000)CPU: Intel Core i7-14700K and i5-14600KMotherboard: Gigabyte Z790 Aorus Master XRAM: 32GB G.Skill Trident Z5 Neo RGB DDR5-6000 C30Shared parts for all test systems:Graphics: Gigabyte GeForce RTX 4080 Gaming OC 16GBCPU cooler: Phanteks Glacier One 360D30SSD: 1TB Crucial T700Power Supply: Seasonic Prime GX-1600 ATX 3.0Pros:The operating temperature is great on Auto settings65W TDP and 88W Socket power are amazingly lowThe launch of Zen 5 means Ryzen 7 7700X is really cheapCons:Gaming performance is on par with Ryzen 7 7700XGamers should wait for the inevitable Ryzen 7 9800X3D before making a decisionThe lower clock speeds of Zen 5 look peculiar compared to Zen 4Buy our merch from here: kitgurutech.myspreadshop.co.ukDiscord invite link: discord.gg/4cqFSWYSteam Community steamcommunity.com/groups/kitguruofficialBe sure to support us on PATREON patreon.com/kitgurutech and read our MANTRA on HONEST REVIEWS Here: http://bit.ly/2BopnF9Visit our facebook page over here! facebook.com/KitGuru.netVisit our Twitter page over here! twitter.com/kitgurupress?lang=en#AMD #zen5 #9700x #ryzen7
AMD Ryzen 5 9600X Review: great performance, low power KitGuruTech 2024-08-07 | KitGuru has travelled across the Atlantic to learn about AMD Zen 5 and the first CPU to hit the test bench is the Ryzen 5 9600X. Can six cores possibly be any good in 2024? It turns out, yes they can. While testing a bunch of CPUs for this review we learned plenty so grab your popcorn and strap in. Read more here: kitguru.net/components/cpu/leo-waldock/amd-ryzen-5-9600x-review00:00 Start01:16 Zen 5 Architecture / CPU’s04:45 The hardware configs07:55 Ryzen 5 in action09:09 Ryzen Master / power / efficiency10:38 Performance testing11:20 Cinebench11:38 Geekbench12:03 Power Consumption12:19 Core per watt12:40 CPU under full load12:56 Single Core13:15 Blender Classroom13:35 7ZIP13:41 AIDA 64 Memory13:49 3DMark Timespy14:02 Gaming Results15:31 Leos Closing thoughts2024 Zen 5 Granite Ridge Ryzen 9000, Socket AM5 on TSMC 4nm, I/O die is TSMC 6nm with DDR5. 80KB L1 per core, 1MB L2 per core, 28x lanes of PCIe Gen 5.9950X Rumour is $599 = £640 inc VAT9900X Rumour is $449 = £489 inc VAT9700X Official MSRP is $359 = £340 inc VAT9600X Official MSRP is $279 = £270 inc VATTest systemsCPU: AMD Ryzen 5 9600X and Ryzen 7000Motherboard: MSI MEG X670E AceRAM: 32GB G.Skill Trident Z5 Neo RGB DDR5-6000 C30CPU: AMD Ryzen 5000, 3000 and 2000Motherboard: Asus TUF Gaming X570-PlusRAM: 32GB Corsair LPX DDR4-3600 C16 (DDR4-3200 for Ryzen 3000 and 2000)CPU: Intel Core i7-14700K and i5-14600KMotherboard: Gigabyte Z790 Aorus Master XRAM: 32GB G.Skill Trident Z5 Neo RGB DDR5-6000 C30Shared parts for all test systems:Graphics: Gigabyte GeForce RTX 4080 Gaming OC 16GBCPU cooler: Phanteks Glacier One 360D30SSD: 1TB Crucial T700Power Supply: Seasonic Prime GX-1600 ATX 3.0We never offer affiliate links or take percentages of product sales. If we say the product is good or bad we mean it. Our Editor in chief wrote about why you should value this and how the industry is rife with fake reviews from 'influencers' - read here bit.ly/3pXzaw4: http://bit.ly/2BopnF9Buy our merch from here: kitgurutech.myspreadshop.co.ukDiscord invite link: discord.gg/4cqFSWYSteam Community steamcommunity.com/groups/kitguruofficialBe sure to support us on PATREON patreon.com/kitgurutech and read our MANTRA on HONEST REVIEWS Here: http://bit.ly/2BopnF9Visit our facebook page over here! facebook.com/KitGuru.netVisit our Twitter page over here! twitter.com/kitgurupress?lang=en#ryzen5 #amd #9600x
be quiet! White Build - Dark Base Pro 901 KitGuruTech 2024-08-05 | Today's video continues our featured build series, this time around it's sponsored by be quiet! and the Dark Base Pro 901. I reviewed this case in black at launch but today’s build is using the white version of the Dark Base Pro 901 as well as be quiet!s brand new Silent Wings Pro 4 white fans and the latest Dark Power 13 power supply. So let's see what we can conjure up with all this lot. Read more here: bit.ly/3WRIphB00:00 The case overview01:14 Hardware for build04:23 Timelapse build15:09 James' thoughtsDark Base Pro 901 Features:• The Dark Base Pro 901 features interchangeable top and front panels for either optimal airflow or almost inaudible operation.• Removable fan and radiator brackets with integrated fan hub to simplify installation.• As well as a touch-sensitive front panel to control fan speed and ARGB lighting effects and a top-mounted wireless charging pad.• The generous dimensions of the Dark Base Pro 901 allow for EATX motherboards, huge graphics cards and up to 420mm radiator installation.• The case comes with three be quiet! Silent Wings 4 140mm fans and subtle ARGB lighting in the front panel and on the PSU shroud.Price: £319.99 OcUK, Silent Wings 4 Pro 120mm PWM White Features:• Optimised fan blades for high static pressure and high performance on radiators and heatsinks.• A built-in speed switch to choose between medium, high and ultra-high speed up to 3000RPM.• 6-pole motor and fluid dynamic bearing to reduce vibration resulting in very smooth operation.• Swappable mounting system for use as either a chassis fan or with a radiator and virtually inaudible operation at regular speed.Price: £29.99 each Dark Power 13 1000W PSU Features:• The Dark Power 13 features ATX 3.0 compliance, support for PCIe 5.0 and 80 Plus Titanium efficiency.• a fully modular cable design for maximum convenience, an improved frameless Silent Wings Fan and full mesh front for maximum airflow.• An integrated overlocking key can switch between four individual 12v rails or one massive 12v rail.• Active Rectifier plus full bridge LLC provides unrivalled signal stability and extremely high efficiency.Price: £289.98 OcUKCooling system specification:• CPU Block: Alphacool Core 1 Aurora White• Radiator: Alphacool NexXxoS UT60 Full Copper 360mm – White Special Edition• Reservoir: Alphacool Core Flat Reservoir 360 Left + VPP Pump• Fittings: Alphacool Eizapfen Pro White 16mm Hard Tubing • Tubing: Alphacool 16/13mm Acrylic Satin Hard TubeBuild Specification• CPU – Intel Core i9-14900K• Motherboard – Gigabyte Z790 Aorus Pro X White• Graphics Card – Gigabyte RTX 4080 Aero OC• Memory – 64GB (2 x 32GB Modules) G.SKILL RipJaws M5 RGB DDR5-6400 MT/s• Storage – 1TB Corsair MP700 PCIe Gen4 NVMe M.2 SSD• CPU Cooler – Alphacool Custom Loop• Power Supply – be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W 80+Titanium ATX 3.0/PCIe 5.0• Case fans – be quiet Silent Wings 4 Pro White• Chassis – be quiet! Dark Base Pro 901 White• Operating System – Windows 11Buy our merch from here: kitgurutech.myspreadshop.co.ukDiscord invite link: discord.gg/4cqFSWYSteam Community steamcommunity.com/groups/kitguruofficialBe sure to support us on PATREON patreon.com/kitgurutech and read our MANTRA on HONEST REVIEWS Here: http://bit.ly/2BopnF9Visit our facebook page over here! facebook.com/KitGuru.netVisit our Twitter page over here! twitter.com/kitgurupress?lang=en#bequiet #pcbuild #darkbasepro
AOC Agon Pro AG276QZD - cheapest OLED weve ever seen! KitGuruTech 2024-08-02 | We often get feedback that while OLED monitors look great and offer performance that can far exceed your typical LCD, they are just too expensive for many buyers. Pricing is always going to be relative, but today we are checking out the 1440p/240Hz AOC Agon Pro AG276QZD, by far and away the cheapest OLED I have seen to-date, currently retailing for a penny under £500...Read more here: kitguru.net/peripherals/dominic-moass/aoc-agon-pro-ag276qzd-review-1440p-240hz-woled00:00 Intro00:53 Panel and pricing info02:01 Design overview03:08 I/O + OSD04:34 Brightness testing06:00 Panel analysis - SDR08:10 sRGB emulation mode09:44 Calibrated performance10:21 Things to know about OLED…12:08 Response times + motion clarity14:20 HDR testing16:24 Closing thoughtsCheck out KITGURU MERCH over here: kitgurutech.myspreadshop.co.uk/allDiscord invite link: discord.gg/4cqFSWYSteam Community steamcommunity.com/groups/kitguruofficialBe sure to support us on PATREON patreon.com/kitgurutech and read our MANTRA on HONEST REVIEWS Here: http://bit.ly/2BopnF9Visit our facebook page over here! facebook.com/KitGuru.netVisit our Twitter page over here! twitter.com/kitgurupress?lang=en#AOC #AG276QZD #OLED
Does Leo like MSI Project Zero? his first experience ... KitGuruTech 2024-07-30 | One of the big themes in 2024 is MSI Project Zero where the cables in your PC connect to the back of the motherboard, instead of snaking around to the front. James has recently featured the MSI Z790 Project Zero and now it is time for Leo to cover the AMD side of things with a review of the MSI B650M Project Zero.00:00 Start00:17 Up Close / Technical details03:12 Installing hardware in the board05:36 BIOS06:03 Benchmarks07:50 Closing thoughtsKey featuresSupports AMD Ryzen 8000 / 7000 Series Desktop Processors Supports DDR5 Memory, up to 7600+(OC) MHz Premium Thermal Solution: Extended Heatsink Design and M.2 Shield Frozr are built for high performance system and non-stop works 2.5G LAN and AMD Wi-Fi 6E Solution: Upgraded network solution for professional and multimedia use. Delivers a secure, stable and fast network connection Lightning M.2: Running at PCIe Gen 4 maximizes performance for NVMe based SSDs Lightning USB 20G: Built-in USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 port, offers 20Gbps transmission speed, 4x faster than USB 3.2 Gen 1 Audio Boost: Reward your ears with studio grade sound Specification:CPU Support: AMD Ryzen 7000/8000/9000 Chipset: AMD B650 VRMs: 10+2+1 x80A Monolithic Power MP87670 80A DrMOSVRM Controller: Monolithic Power MPS2324/MP2857PCB: 6 LayerMemory support:4x DDR5, Maximum Memory Capacity 256GBMax. overclocking frequency:1DPC 1R Max speed up to 7600+ MHz1DPC 2R Max speed up to 6400+ MHz2DPC 1R Max speed up to 6400+ MHz2DPC 2R Max speed up to 5400+ MHzExpansion slots:1x PCIe Gen 4.0 x16 slot (From CPU)1x PCIe Gen 3.0 x1 slot (From Chipset)Storage: 2x M.2 Gen 4.0 x4 4x SATA 6GbpsUSB support:4x USB 2.0 (Front)2x USB 2.0 (Rear)2x USB 3.2 Gen1 5 Gbps Type A (Rear)2x USB 3.2 Gen1 5 Gbps Type A (Front)3x USB 3.2 Gen2 10Gbps Type A (Rear)1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 10Gbps Type-C (Rear)1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 10Gbps Type-C (Front)1x USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 20Gbps Type-C (Rear)LAN Realtek 2.5Gbps LANWireless/Bluetooth AMD Wi-Fi 6E 2.4GHz/5GHz/6GHz, Bluetooth 5.3Audio 7.1-Channel AudioForm Factor: mATX 244mm x 244mmTesting:Test systemCPU: AMD Ryzen 7 7700XCPU Cooler: Phanteks Glacier One 360 D30RAM: 32GB G.Skill Trident Z5 Neo DDR5-6000Graphics: Sapphire RX 6950 XT 16GB Nitro+ PureSSD: 1TB Sabrent Rocket 4.0 M.2 NVMeCase: MSI MAG Pano 100L PZPower Supply: NZXT C1500 Platinum 1500WBuy our merch from here: kitgurutech.myspreadshop.co.ukDiscord invite link: discord.gg/4cqFSWYSteam Community steamcommunity.com/groups/kitguruofficialBe sure to support us on PATREON patreon.com/kitgurutech and read our MANTRA on HONEST REVIEWS Here: http://bit.ly/2BopnF9Visit our facebook page over here! facebook.com/KitGuru.netVisit our Twitter page over here! twitter.com/kitgurupress?lang=en#msi #projectzero #pcbuild
AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 powered ASUS Zenbook S 16 OLED Review KitGuruTech 2024-07-28 | UPDATE: See our latest video all about gaming on this laptop and the Radon 890M here! youtube.com/watch?v=OqAQnJQgOJcThe Zenbook S 16 OLED from Asus is one of the first laptops in the world to use a Zen 5 processor from AMD. It’s sporting ‘on device’ AI processing thanks to the NPU found in the new tech from AMD. Alongside that is an updated RDNA 3.5 integrated graphics processor which should allow for gaming on the go – all while keeping the weight to 1.5KG and looking sleek and professional thanks to the 3K OLED screen and Ceraluminum finish. Can this new laptop from Asus prove to be a hit?We never offer affiliate links or take percentages of product sales. If we say the product is good or bad we mean it. Our Editor in chief wrote about why you should value this and how the industry is rife with fake reviews from 'influencers' - read here bit.ly/3pXzaw4Visit our main website: www.kitguru.net for daily tech news and reviews.00:00 Start00:55 Pricing and Details01:55 Hardware specifications03:45 SSD Performance04:19 Screen and touch pen05:38 Trackpad and keyboard06:20 Design07:07 Weight/Shape/IO ports08:06 Build Quality / Flex09:00 Performance AI testing12:01 Software discussion13:00 Power and clock speeds14:55 Benchmarking16:56 Battery Life17:20 CPU temps, power draw and noise18:14 Can you game on it? / VRAM20:07 Closing ThoughtsProsExceptional battery lifeVibrant, 3K OLED ScreenPremium ceramic and aluminium finish on the top lidGood performanceOn device AI processingConsPoor quality trackpadAverage keyboardChassis flexes a littleSpecColour Scandinavian WhiteProcessor AMD Ryzen™ AI 9 365 Processor 2.0GHz (34MB Cache, up to 5.0GHz, 10 cores, 20 Threads); AMD Ryzen™ AI 73 TOPsAMD Ryzen™ AI 9 HX 370 Processor 2.0GHz (36MB Cache, up to 5.1GHz, 12 cores, 24 Threads); AMD Ryzen™ AI up to 81 TOPsGraphicsAMD Radeon™ 880M GraphicsAMD Radeon™ 890M GraphicsNeural ProcessorXDNA up to 50TOPsDisplay16.0-inch, 3K (2880 x 1800) OLED 16:10 aspect ratio, 0.2ms response time, 120Hz refresh rate, 400nits, 500nits HDR peak brightness, 100% DCI-P3 color gamut, 1,000,000:1, VESA CERTIFIED Display HDR True Black 500, 1.07 billion colors, PANTONE Validated, Glossy display, 70% less harmful blue light, TÜV Rheinland-certified, SGS Eye Care Display, Touch screen, - (Screen-to-body ratio)90%, With stylus supportMemory24GB LPDDR5X on board- Max total system memory up to: 24GB32GB LPDDR5X on board- Max total system memory up to: 32GBStorage1TB M.2 NVMe™ PCIe® 4.0 SSDI/O Ports1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A2x USB 4.0 Gen 3 Type-C support display / power delivery1x HDMI 2.1 TMDS1x 3.5mm Combo Audio JackSD 4.0 card readerBuy our merch from here: kitgurutech.myspreadshop.co.ukDiscord invite link: discord.gg/4cqFSWYSteam Community steamcommunity.com/groups/kitguruofficialBe sure to support us on PATREON patreon.com/kitgurutech and read our MANTRA on HONEST REVIEWS Here: http://bit.ly/2BopnF9Visit our facebook page over here! facebook.com/KitGuru.netVisit our Twitter page over here! twitter.com/kitgurupress?lang=en#AMD #ryzen #asus #zenbook
Cougar FV270 Case Review - almost a great case KitGuruTech 2024-07-26 | At first glance, the Cougar FV270 looks similar to other aquarium-style PC cases that we have seen over the last couple of years. It's not until you look a little closer that you notice the case stands on a slant, the angled side fans, and the removable mesh power supply shroud top cover. Cougar says all this is to help smooth out airflow and set a new cooling standard, but does it really improve cooling or is it just another gimmick? Lets take a closer look, run some of our own thermal tests and find out. Read more here: kitguru.net/components/cases/james-dawson/cougar-fv270-case-review00:00 Start00:42 Some details01:34 Removing side panels / curved glass / front IO03:38 Cooling Support04:51 Preinstalled fan and ‘turntable’06:06 Vertical mount system07:23 Hardware support08:51 Rear and right hand side / cable management10:13 Drive storage options10:44 Angled cooling fan placements11:32 Floor of the case12:34 Accessories included12:58 Test system hardware14:18 Thermal and acoustics performance15:45 James Closing thoughtsPrice and availability:• MSRP $149 USD• Available in Black or White• UK Price - Black £159, White £164Features:• A unique prism-inspired design with curved glass provides a great view of the system.• Innovative angled fans improve airflow and cooling.• Supports up to E-ATX motherboards including back connect to eliminate cable clutter.• A rotatable PCIe bracket allows for flexible graphics card orientation and up 450mm long graphics cards.• While the optional rotating mounting platform creates a dedicated space for personalising your PC. Specifications:• Case Type: Mid Tower• Dimensions (WxHxD): 268 x 530 x 512 (mm)• Material: Steel, Tempered Glass, Plastic• Motherboard Support: Mini ITX / Micro ATX / ATX / CEB / E-ATX• Expansion Slots: 7 Horizontal (convert to vertical)• Storage Bays: 2 x 3.5”, 2+2 2.5” (converted from 3.5” bays)• Max GPU Length: 450mm (vertical) 330mm - 420mm (horizontal)• Max CPU Cooler Height: 180mm• Max PSU Size: ATX 250mm• Pre-installed fans: 120mm ARGB fan x 1 (bottom)• Fan Support: (Front) N/A (Top) 3 x 120mm / 2 x 140mm (Side) 2 x 120 / 2x 140mm (PSU Shroud) 2 x 120mm / 2 x 140mm (Bottom) 1 x 120mm (Rear) 1 x 120mm / 1 x 140mm• Radiator Support: (Top) 360/280/240/140/120mm (Side) 280/240/140/120mm (Front) N/A (Bottom) N/A (Rear) 140/120mm• Dust Filters: Top, Bottom, R/H side• Font I/O: Type C Gen 2 x 1, USB 3.0 x 2, 4 Pole Headset Audio • Jack, Reset Button• LCD Screen: N/AFront I/O: • 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C port, 2 x USB 3.0 Type-A ports, a single 4 pole 3.5mm audio jack, power and reset buttons.Cooling support: • Pre-installed fans – 1 x 120mm ARGB 500-1200RPM• Fan/Rad Front – N/A• Fan/Rad Top – 3 x 120mm / 2 x 140mm (Fans) 360/280/240/140/120mm (Rad)• Fan/Rad Rear – 1 x 140 / 1 x 120mm (Fan) 120/140 (Rad)• PSU Shroud – 2 x 120 / 2 x 140mm (Fans)• Fan/Rad Left Side – N/A• Fan/Rad Right Side – 2 x 120mm / 2 x 140mm (Fans) 280/240/140/120mm (Rad)• Fan/Rad Floor – 120mm (Fan)• Max CPU cooler Height – 180mmDust Filters: Top, Bottom, R/H SideHardware support:• Motherboard Support – EATX, ATX, mATX, Mini ITX• Rear PCie expansion Slots – 7• Max GPU length – 450mm (Vertical) 330 – 420mm Horizontal (Side rad or not)• Max GPU height – N/A• Max GPU Width – N/A• PSU Type/length – ATX up to 250mm longStorage Support:• 2.5” Drive Mounts – 2+2 (By converting 3.5” bays)• 3.5” Drive Mounts – 2Included accessories: • Box of assorted screws and zip ties• Vertical GPU mount bracketOptional Accessories: • Front turntable (replaces front/bottom fan)Build Specification• CPU – Intel Core i7-14900K• Motherboard – MSI Z790 Project Zero• Graphics Card – Gigabyte RTX 4080 Aero• Memory – 64GB (2x32GB Modules) G.SKILL RIPJAWS M5 RGB DDR5-6400MT/s• Storage – 1TB Corsair MP700 PCIe Gen5 NVMe M.2 SSD• CPU Cooler – Lian Li HydroShift LCD 360S 360mm AIO• Power Supply – Seasonic Vertex GX-1200 80+ Gold ATX 3.0/PCIe 5 ready• Case fans – Stock + Cougar Apolar 120 ARGB• Chassis – Cougar FV270 White• Operating System – Windows 11We never offer affiliate links or take percentages of product sales. If we say the product is good or bad we mean it. Our Editor in chief wrote about why you should value this and how the industry is rife with fake reviews from 'influencers' - read here bit.ly/3pXzaw4: http://bit.ly/2BopnF9Buy our merch from here: kitgurutech.myspreadshop.co.ukDiscord invite link: discord.gg/4cqFSWYSteam Community steamcommunity.com/groups/kitguruofficialBe sure to support us on PATREON patreon.com/kitgurutech and read our MANTRA on HONEST REVIEWS Here: http://bit.ly/2BopnF9Visit our facebook page over here! facebook.com/KitGuru.netVisit our Twitter page over here! twitter.com/kitgurupress?lang=en#cougar #FV270 #pcbuild
MSI MPG 271QRX Review - 360Hz never looked so good! KitGuruTech 2024-07-24 | The MSI MPG 271QRX is another monitor using 3rd Generation QD-OLED panel from Samsung, and while we've already reviewed its bigger brother, the UHD MPG 321URX, this 27in screen adopts a 2560x1440 resolution and impressive 360Hz refresh rate, alongside the near-instant response times and effectively infinite contrast ratios that we have come to expect from OLED panels... read more here: kitguru.net/peripherals/dominic-moass/msi-mpg-271qrx-review-1440p-360hz-qd-oledCheck out the MSI MPG 321URX review here: youtube.com/watch?v=BpuAAGy7lI0&ab_channel=KitGuruTech00:00 Intro00:58 If you haven’t seen the 321URX review…01:19 Design overview02:34 I/O and OSD options04:22 Panel analysis - default settings07:00 SRGB mode07:53 Calibrated results08:23 The usual QD-OLED ‘quirks’09:30 Response times and motion clarity10:57 Real-world gaming experience12:06 HDR performance14:13 Closing thoughtsCheck out KITGURU MERCH over here: kitgurutech.myspreadshop.co.uk/allDiscord invite link: discord.gg/4cqFSWYSteam Community steamcommunity.com/groups/kitguruofficialBe sure to support us on PATREON patreon.com/kitgurutech and read our MANTRA on HONEST REVIEWS Here: http://bit.ly/2BopnF9Visit our facebook page over here! facebook.com/KitGuru.netVisit our Twitter page over here! twitter.com/kitgurupress?lang=en#MSI #MPG271QRX #QDOLED
PCSpecialist Warp Nova R Desktop - 7800X3D + 4070 Super KitGuruTech 2024-07-22 | The Warp Nova R prebuilt gaming desktop from PCSpecialist is a system that has a focus on design and aesthetics. With an array of Corsair iCUE Link components sitting inside a Corsair 2500X micro ATX case, this PC is definitely trying to look the part. But with a £1999 price-tag, can it still deliver great performance while being so focused on the bling? read more here: bit.ly/3yf1IaQBuy from PCSpecialist for £1999: pcspecialist.co.uk/configure-review/58400:00 Start00:49 Pricing, Specs & Rear I/O03:25 BIOS03:42 GPU04:26 Memory04:52 SSD Storage05:21 PSU05:34 CPU cooler06:07 The case, fans and I/O07:55 Design and Aesthetics09:13 Areas for improvement10:27 Performance and Testing Games16:11 Thoughts on gaming16:41 Thermals, Noise and power18:42 Closing ThoughtsCASE - CORSAIR 2500X MICRO ATX TEMPERED GLASS DUAL CHAMBER CASECPU - AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D Eight Core CPU (4.2GHz-5.0GHz/104MB w/3D V-CACHE/AM5)Motherboard - GIGABYTE B650M DS3H (mATX, AM5, DDR5, PCIe 4.0)Memory - 32GB Corsair VENGEANCE DDR5 6000MHz (2 x 16GB)GPU - 12GB ASUS TUF GEFORCE RTX 4070 SUPER OC EDITION - HDMI, DPStorage - 2TB SOLIDIGM P44 PRO GEN 4 M.2 NVMe PCIe SSD (up to 7000MB/sR, 6500MB/sW)PSU - CORSAIR 750W RMe SERIES™ MODULAR 80 PLUS® GOLD, ULTRA QUIETCPU Cooler - CORSAIR ICUE LINK H100i RGB HIGH PERFORMANCE CPU COOLERAdditional Case Lighting - 2 x 50cm ARGB LED StripAdditional Case Cooling - 3 x Corsair ICUE LINK QX120 RGB PWM Fan + Controller KitOperating System - Windows 11 Home 64 Bit - inc. Single LicencePrice: £1999 inc vat.Buy our merch from here: kitgurutech.myspreadshop.co.ukDiscord invite link: discord.gg/4cqFSWYSteam Community steamcommunity.com/groups/kitguruofficialBe sure to support us on PATREON patreon.com/kitgurutech and read our MANTRA on HONEST REVIEWS Here: http://bit.ly/2BopnF9Visit our facebook page over here! facebook.com/KitGuru.netVisit our Twitter page over here! twitter.com/kitgurupress?lang=en#pcspecialist #pcbuild #7800x3d
Palit RTX 4070 & 4070 Ti Super vs 10 series & 20 series! KitGuruTech 2024-07-19 | Want to know how far GPUs have come since the 10 series? Today's were benchmarking Palit's GeForce RTX 4070 and 4070 Ti Super, up against the likes of the GTX 1080, 1080 Ti, RTX 2070 and RTX 2080, to find out how things have changed over the years... Read more here: bit.ly/3W8k1GNShop the Palit range on Ebuyer here: ebuyer.com/store/Components/cat/Graphics-Cards-Nvidia?q=palit and on Scan here: scan.co.uk/shop-by-brand/palit00:00 Intro02:01 Game benchmarks06:50 Performance summary + efficiency08:09 Ray tracing performance09:37 DLSS testing11:30 Taking a look at the two cards12:49 Closing thoughtsBuy our merch from here: kitgurutech.myspreadshop.co.ukDiscord invite link: discord.gg/4cqFSWYSteam Community steamcommunity.com/groups/kitguruofficialBe sure to support us on PATREON patreon.com/kitgurutech and read our MANTRA on HONEST REVIEWS Here: http://bit.ly/2BopnF9Visit our facebook page over here! facebook.com/KitGuru.netVisit our Twitter page over here! twitter.com/kitgurupress?lang=en#Palit #GeForceRTX #GPU
DaPoets talks AMD Zen 5 with Leo! KitGuruTech 2024-07-18 | Leo was over in the USA to learn more about AMD Zen 5 and he managed to get a chat with Terrence, AKA DaPoets. They discussed quite a lot in a short space of time, including talk on Ryzen 9000, the Intel situation, Strix point laptops and much more...Check out the video from the same event with Paul's Hardware and BitWit Kyle: youtube.com/watch?v=zz63lJSHW1U&ab_channel=KitGuruTech00:00 DaPoets on Strix Point laptops03:19 Zen 5 desktop CPUs - day 1 upgrade?05:53 Has AMD disrupted Intel Arrow Lake?08:05 Wrapping upBuy our merch from here: kitgurutech.myspreadshop.co.ukDiscord invite link: discord.gg/4cqFSWYSteam Community steamcommunity.com/groups/kitguruofficialBe sure to support us on PATREON patreon.com/kitgurutech and read our MANTRA on HONEST REVIEWS Here: http://bit.ly/2BopnF9Visit our facebook page over here! facebook.com/KitGuru.netVisit our Twitter page over here! twitter.com/kitgurupress?lang=en#AMD #zen5 #Ryzen
Razer BlackShark V2 Pro Headset Showcase KitGuruTech 2024-07-17 | In this sponsored showcase, we check out the BlackShark V2 Pro headset from Razer. Designed to optimise in game performance and provide all the information you need to climb the leaderboards and bring home the wins, this flagship headset brings many features to the table that'll up your game. Learn more here: rzr.to/BSV2PROQ32400:00 Intro00:49 Meet the headsets!01:43 Drivers and software control03:53 HyperClear mic06:54 Design and aesthetics08:03 Closing thoughtsBuy our merch from here: kitgurutech.myspreadshop.co.ukDiscord invite link: discord.gg/4cqFSWYSteam Community steamcommunity.com/groups/kitguruofficialBe sure to support us on PATREON patreon.com/kitgurutech and read our MANTRA on HONEST REVIEWS Here: http://bit.ly/2BopnF9Visit our facebook page over here! facebook.com/KitGuru.netVisit our Twitter page over here! twitter.com/kitgurupress?lang=en#razer #blacksharkv2pro #headset
Pauls Hardware and Bitwit Kyle talk ZEN 5 with Leo! KitGuruTech 2024-07-16 | Leo was over in the USA to learn more about AMD Zen 5, and he bumped into Paul's Hardware and Bitwit Kyle. The three of them took some time out to talk about Ryzen 9000, DDR5 memory, Strix point laptops and much more...Check out the video from the same event with DaPoets: youtube.com/watch?v=ujA8HoOPlPw&ab_channel=KitGuruTech00:00 What did Paul think of the event?01:52 And now Kyle’s turn…03:17 Will there be Ryzen 9000 X3D?03:50 Paul on USB 404:31 Talking DDR5 memory06:53 Are these processors enough to upgrade?09:02 The situation vs Intel10:12 Laptops! Strix Point10:47 And we have to talk about AI…12:30 Signing offBuy our merch from here: kitgurutech.myspreadshop.co.ukDiscord invite link: discord.gg/4cqFSWYSteam Community steamcommunity.com/groups/kitguruofficialBe sure to support us on PATREON patreon.com/kitgurutech and read our MANTRA on HONEST REVIEWS Here: http://bit.ly/2BopnF9Visit our facebook page over here! facebook.com/KitGuru.netVisit our Twitter page over here! twitter.com/kitgurupress?lang=en#AMD #zen5 #Ryzen
AMD Zen 5 Tech Day: 9950X, 9900X, 9700X, 9600X KitGuruTech 2024-07-15 | Leo was over at the AMD tech day and the first part of his coverage comes just as the embargo is released. Let us know what you think in the comments below.Buy our merch from here: kitgurutech.myspreadshop.co.ukDiscord invite link: discord.gg/4cqFSWYSteam Community steamcommunity.com/groups/kitguruofficialBe sure to support us on PATREON patreon.com/kitgurutech and read our MANTRA on HONEST REVIEWS Here: http://bit.ly/2BopnF9Visit our facebook page over here! facebook.com/KitGuru.netVisit our Twitter page over here! twitter.com/kitgurupress?lang=en#AMD #Zen5 #9950x #9900x #9700x #9600x
NZXT H7 Flow (2024) - Leo goes RGB Crazy! KitGuruTech 2024-07-12 | NZXT has given the NZXT H7 Flow a serious overhaul by turning the power supply on its side and opening up the floor of the case to deliver heaps of airflow to your graphics card. In addition we have mesh panels on every surface and the result is a mid-tower case that promises the best cooling in the business along with stylish good looks. Read more here: bit.ly/3XZx5AUSee our C1500 PSU review here: kitguru.net/components/power-supplies/zardon/nzxt-c1500-platinum-review00:00 Intro01:00 H7 Flow teardown + cooling03:38 … And meet the H7 Flow RGB05:07 New NZXT hardware for the review06:41 Starting the build process08:13 Mobo and PSU go in…11:00 Looking good so far11:55 Starting thermal testing12:47 Thermal results - different configurations15:32 Closing thoughtsTest System:Processor: Intel Core i7-14900KCPU Cooler: NZXT Kraken Elite 360Motherboard: NZXT N7 Z790Memory: 32GB Kingston Fury Vengeance DDR5-6000MT/sGraphics card: Gigabyte RTX 4080 16GB Power supply: NZXT C1500 PlatinumSSD: Sabrent Rocket 4 Plus M.2 NVMe OS: Windows 11Buy our merch from here: kitgurutech.myspreadshop.co.ukDiscord invite link: discord.gg/4cqFSWYSteam Community steamcommunity.com/groups/kitguruofficialBe sure to support us on PATREON patreon.com/kitgurutech and read our MANTRA on HONEST REVIEWS Here: http://bit.ly/2BopnF9Visit our facebook page over here! facebook.com/KitGuru.netVisit our Twitter page over here! twitter.com/kitgurupress?lang=en#NZXT #H7Flow #RGB
Endorfy LIV Plus Wireless - lightweight mouse with dock KitGuruTech 2024-07-11 | UPDATE: we have found the LIV Plus for £85 on Amazon UK https://amzn.eu/d/0arSYMQYEndorfy is a brand becoming more and more popular among PC gaming enthusiasts. Today, we're checking out their latest mouse, the LIV Plus Wireless. It's a lightweight, honeycomb FPS and esports mouse that comes with a magnetic charging dock in the box… all for around £75. Can this budget mouse and dock pairing deliver great performance as well as impressive value for money? Read more here: bit.ly/3zLsist00:00 Start00:37 The Mouse, Dock, Pricing & Weight02:12 Buttons, Coating and Lighting03:50 Underside, accessories04:20 The included Dock05:28 Build Quality06:14 Hardware inside07:05 Sound test07:18 Battery Life08:29 Compatibility08:49 Real world Experience09:28 Software customisation11:13 Closing ThoughtsBuy our merch from here: kitgurutech.myspreadshop.co.ukDiscord invite link: discord.gg/4cqFSWYSteam Community steamcommunity.com/groups/kitguruofficialBe sure to support us on PATREON patreon.com/kitgurutech and read our MANTRA on HONEST REVIEWS Here: http://bit.ly/2BopnF9Visit our facebook page over here! facebook.com/KitGuru.netVisit our Twitter page over here! twitter.com/kitgurupress?lang=en#endorfy #gamingmouse #wireless
Edifier Stax Spirit S5 - awesome Planar Magnetic headphones! KitGuruTech 2024-07-10 | Edifier bought Stax back in 2012 and has recently revived the brand. Today we check out the company's latest offering, the Stax Spirit S5, a pair of Planar Magnetic bluetooth headphones that are priced around £500. Mat puts them through their paces today... read more here: bit.ly/4cYgcLb00:00 Intro00:40 What are Planar Magnetic headphones?02:45 Additional features and technology04:19 S5 specs and features06:04 Real-world usage and testing07:57 PC use09:42 How about gaming?11:32 App control software13:01 Design and build15:03 Closing thoughtsBuy our merch from here: kitgurutech.myspreadshop.co.ukDiscord invite link: discord.gg/4cqFSWYSteam Community steamcommunity.com/groups/kitguruofficialBe sure to support us on PATREON patreon.com/kitgurutech and read our MANTRA on HONEST REVIEWS Here: http://bit.ly/2BopnF9Visit our facebook page over here! facebook.com/KitGuru.netVisit our Twitter page over here! twitter.com/kitgurupress?lang=en#edifier #stax #spiritS5
