OC3D Reviews ›› Systems
Intel NUC 13 Extreme Review - A BIG Upgrade for Intel NUC
Systems | 21/12/2022
Intel's Raptor Canyon NUC has arrived, and it supports Intel's top CPUs and HUGE graphics cards.
PCSpecialist Topaz Exige Review
Systems | 29/04/2022
With the new AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D on the market, PCSpecialist have brought a full AMD system to market based upon it.
PCSpecialist Quartz Spark Review
Systems | 25/04/2022
Fancy getting on the PC gaming ladder in the most affordable way possible? The PCS Quartz Spark is the very thing.
OC3D News ›› Systems

Lenovo is bringing Linux Certifications to its entire ThinkPad and ThinkStation Workstation lineup
Systems | 03/06/2020
Lenovo's backing Linux is a big way.

The Raspberry Pi 4 now has an 8GB variant and a 64-bit Raspberry Pi OS
Systems | 28/05/2020
The Raspberry Pi has just received a huge memory bump.

PC Modder creates an AMD-powered GameCube Sleeper PC
Systems | 14/04/2020
It's still powered by ATI, no false advertising here.
We Visited PCSpecialist - Here's what we found
Systems | 08/12/2021
PCSpecialist have changed a lot over the years, and now they are bigger than ever.
PCSpecialist Titan Exige Review
Systems | 06/12/2021
If you've been looking at the Alder Lake architecture with envious eyes then PCSpecialist have the perfect high end system for you with the Titan Exige.
PCSpecialist Fusion Nova Review
Systems | 12/11/2021
Had your appetite whetted by the release of the Radeon RX 6600 and need an affordable gaming system? Enter the PCSpecialist Fusion Nova.
PCSpecialist Rift Elite R Review
Systems | 02/09/2021
Following the launch of the RX 6600 XT graphics cards, PCSpecialist have built about the best affordable gaming rig around.
Intel NUC 11 Extreme Review - Ultra-Compact High-End Gaming NUC
Systems | 27/08/2021
Intel's NUC 11 Extreme is here and it supports full-sized graphics cards. Is this NUC as Extreme as it claims to be?
PC DIY - Three Things To Do With A New System Build
Systems | 08/08/2021
Building your own PC has rarely been easier, but many people don't make the most of their build. Here are three tricks to boost performance in five minutes.
PCSpecialist Quartz Elite R Review
Systems | 18/06/2021
The last PCS system we looked at was all about VFM, the Quartz Elite R is similar, but more well-rounded. Let's put it through its paces.
PCSpecialist Lunar Spark Review
Systems | 11/05/2021
The latest system from PCS brings incredible gaming performance considering it's sub-£1000 price tag. We take a look.
PCSpecialist Torva Pro R Review
Systems | 14/04/2021
Possibly the most cost-effective gaming rig on the market, the Torva Pro R is all you need without the hefty price tag.
Home Build Inspiration - Bengal Rig V3
Systems | 12/03/2021
Home Build Inspiration. What if you want a custom system but the manufacturers only produce black or silver cases? With the help of a paint shop, Cooler Master and lashings of talent, it can be done.
PCSpecialist Topaz Elite System Review
Systems | 11/12/2020
PCSpecialist are famous for their ability to let you customise your system, and we've got their latest model and two GPUs to try out.
PCSpecialist Gladius R9 System Review
Systems | 14/10/2020
The latest addition to the PCSpecialist range of systems is stuffed with all the high end hardware you could wish to own.
Moving our GPU testing to AMD Ryzen
Systems | 13/09/2020
AMD 3950X system that will power our upcoming GPU and Game Reviews
Cooler Master Mastercase NC100 and Intel NUC 9 ECE Review
Systems | 23/08/2020
If you want a small system and an ITX is way too large for you, perhaps the Intel NUC in a Cooler Master NC100 case is exactly the product for you.
White ASUS ROG Helios Strix Z490 System
Systems | 20/08/2020
The ROG ecosystem now allows you to build an entirely white system so of course we had to. What else would we do?
PC Specialist Myrmidon I Review
Systems | 09/06/2020
With the 10th Gen Intel CPUs on the market, perhaps you're considering investing in a top end system? The PCSpecialist Myrmidon I might be right up your alley.
i9-9900K vs i9-10980XE White System Head to Head
Systems | 28/02/2020
We were very curious as to how the two headline Intel CPUs matched up, and it gave us a good excuse to test the performance of an "all-white" build. Let's see how they compare.
The Gigabyte Rig Review
Systems | 13/10/2019
Following on from our look at a system almost entirely composed of ROG parts, we had to see what you could do with some Gigabyte components and a smaller budget.

ASUS' Ryzen 4800H-powered TUF Gaming Notebooks are now available for purchase
Systems | 13/04/2020
Eight cores of mobile Ryzen Mobile horsepower.

ASUS highlights the "Liquid Metal Technology" that keeps its Gaming Notebooks cool and quiet
Systems | 07/04/2020
ASUS' patented process makes liquid metal safe and easy to apply to laptops.

PC Specialist brings mobile PC performance to new levels with their Ryzen 9 3950X-powered Nova laptop
Systems | 02/04/2020
PCSpecialist's new 15.6-inch Nova is a desktop-grade performance powerhouse.

MSI Evolves its Laptop lineup with Intel Comet Lake-H, RTX Super and more
Systems | 02/04/2020
Need a 300Hz screen, or a Mini-LED monitor? MSI has you covered!

XMG's new APEX 15 laptop brings 16 Ryzen cores to mobile systems
Systems | 31/03/2020
That's right, they shoved a Ryzen 9 3950X into a laptop!

Sony plans to discuss their PlayStation 5 console tomorrow
Systems | 17/03/2020
Livestream's at 4 PM GMT.

DFI delivers AMD Ryzen in a Raspberry Pi-like form factor
Systems | 17/03/2020
Is this the x86 Pi alternative that you've been waiting for?

AMD's powering the US' 2 Exaflop El Capitan Supercomputer
Systems | 04/03/2020
AMD's dominating the supercomputer scene.

The Raspberry Pi 4 2GB has had its price drop to $35
Systems | 27/02/2020
That's around £34 including VAT.

Microsoft reveals detailed specs for its Xbox Series X Console - RDNA 2 confirmed!
Systems | 24/02/2020
12 TFLOPS of graphics performance, DXR support, quick resume for multiple games and more!

SSDs are expected to kill off laptop HDDs in Western Europe this year
Systems | 15/02/2020
No new laptops are expected to use HDDs as primary storage at the end of 2020.

2020's Mobile World Congress has been cancelled over coronavirus fears
Systems | 13/02/2020
With so many companies dropping out, it was only logical to cancel the event.

OC3D helps Greg Salazar create a Lamborghini Aventador inspired gaming PC with Fractal Design
Systems | 04/02/2020
This PC is being given away as we speak!

Nintendo has "no plans" to release new Switch hardware in 2020
Systems | 31/01/2020
Don't expect a "Switch Pro" console.

Corsair teams up with AMD to create its Vengeance 6100 series of Gaming Systems
Systems | 23/01/2020
An All-AMD system from Corsair

Sony will not be present at E3 2020, despite the PlayStation 5's planned launch
Systems | 14/01/2020
Sony instead plans to be present at "hundreds of consumer events across the globe".

ASUS' next-generation TUF notebooks are packed with Ryzen 4000 series CPUs
Systems | 10/01/2020
AMD's Ryzen 4000 series is TUF.

MSI's Aegis Ti5 packs Intel's 10th Gen i9, 5G and all the latest tech - CES 2020
Systems | 08/01/2020
This pre-build is so forward-looking it's crazy.

Alienware's Concept UFO Prototype is the PC/Switch Hybrid that we all want - CES 2020
Systems | 07/01/2020
A handheld gaming system with PC power.

MSI delivers stellar budget gaming with its Ryzen 4000 powered Bravo 15 notebook - CES 2020
Systems | 07/01/2020
Ryzen 4000 processors and a Radeon RX 5500M make for a powerful combination.

MSI plans to win the race towards 300Hz IPS laptops with its GE66 Raider - CES 2020
Systems | 07/01/2020
This laptop has the same big battery design as the GS66 Stealth.

MSI's new GS66 Stealth has a battery so big it's barely legal - CES 2020
Systems | 06/01/2020
A gaming laptop with a good battery life?

ORIGIN PC's "BIG O" brings console and PC gaming into a single system
Systems | 06/01/2020
Is this the best of both worlds?

Intel reveals its "Ghost Canyon" NUC with next-level modularity - CES 2020
Systems | 06/01/2020
A NUC that supports desktop-grade graphics and more.

Lenovo leaves Discrete Graphics at home with its Legion Y740S Gaming Notebook - CES 2020
Systems | 05/01/2020
A portable productivity powerhouse that gets a gaming boost at home.