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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.
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.
OC3D News ›› Systems

Valve more than doubles its weekly Steam Deck shipments to help meet huge demand
Systems | 28/06/2022
Haven't got your Steam Deck yet? Don't worry, Valve has upped its production

Apple's Captured 90% of the ARM PC Chip Market
Systems | 20/06/2022
No other ARM chipmaker even compares with Apple's PC market share

AYANEO's Air Plus promises lower pricing than Valve's Steam Deck and AMD RDNA 2 graphics
Systems | 29/05/2022
AMD's Mendocino APU has found its first handheld

Corsair reveals its first gaming laptop, the AMD Advantage Voyager a1600
Systems | 23/05/2022
With the power of Corsair and Elgato, this laptop is designed to be ideal for gaming/streaming.
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.
The ROG Rig
Systems | 29/09/2019
If you want to combine the latest AMD hardware with a nearly full set of ASUS ROG products then now is the perfect time. We discover how such a system would perform.

Valve's Steam Deck system now features per-game performance profiles
Systems | 12/05/2022
You can now set up specific performance profiles for your Steam Deck games.

Steam Deck's latest SteamOS beta has added a revolutionary frame rate option
Systems | 28/04/2022
Steam Deck's framerate limiter is getting some BIG changes.

The H-AND has us concerned for NZXT's sanity
Systems | 01/04/2022
This handheld's design is all wrong, and we love it!

Overclockers UK is bringing back beige with its ReBoot PC Range
Systems | 01/04/2022
Classic styling with modern hardware.

Valve addresses early Steam Deck stick drift issues with a firmware update
Systems | 02/03/2022
Early reports of thumbstick drift may be due to bad firmware.

Intel reveals its NUC 12 Extreme "Dragon Canyon" system
Systems | 28/02/2022
This NUC has a socketed CPU!
Scan Launches 3XS Cloud Computing
Systems | 25/02/2022
If you want all the power of a vast array of PCs, but without the expense, the Scan 3XS Cloud solution will be just the thing.

XMG expects new laptop launches to be delayed due to component shortages
Systems | 22/02/2022
Factories are closed, components are in short supply and NAND prices have risen.

Valve confirms that iFixit will be an authorised seller of Steam Deck replacement parts
Systems | 15/02/2022
iFixit has also released a teardown for the Steam Deck.

Valve releases CAD files for their Steam Deck system - You can 3D Print One!
Systems | 14/02/2022
This release will make the creation of accessories and custom system mods much simpler.

Valve's Steam Deck will start shipping to customers on February 28th
Systems | 27/01/2022
Reserved purchases start on February 25th.

Valve's Steam Deck remains on tracks of its February launch
Systems | 14/01/2022
"Hundreds" of dev kits shipped last month.

Nvidia's delivered Android 11 to its Shield TV devices, even their original 2015 model
Systems | 13/01/2022
Nvidia's Shield TV has just gotten better!

Intel showcases its planned "Dragon's Canyon" NUC 12 Extreme systems
Systems | 07/01/2022
Big changes are coming to Intel's NUC 12 Extreme platform.

AYANEO delays their "Next-Generation" system launch until after AMD's CES Keynote
Systems | 24/12/2021
It looks like the AYANEO NEXT will be using one of AMD's newest processors.

AYANEO's "Next Generation" Windows Gaming Handheld will be AMD-powered
Systems | 22/12/2021
Will this be an RDNA 2-based PC gaming handheld?

Eurocom's new NightSky ARX315 laptop feature AMD's desktop Ryzen 9 5950X and an RTX 3070
Systems | 21/12/2021
This workstation laptop is a beast.

LG launches their first-ever UltraGear Gaming Laptop with RTX 3080 Max-Q graphics
Systems | 20/12/2021
These laptops feature 300Hz IPS screens.

ASUS reveals new ProArt Studiobook & ProArt Studiobook Pro Series OLED Notebooks
Systems | 07/12/2021
These notebooks feature 4K 16:10 OLED screens.

Valve showcases the Steam Deck's finalised packaging and carry case
Systems | 03/12/2021
Will you be buying one of Valve's portable PC gaming handheld?

Razer's increasing the pricing of its next-generation gaming laptops, and others will follow suit
Systems | 01/12/2021
Component costs are rising, and those costs are getting passed to consumers.

PCSpecialist Black Friday offers make many of their systems more affordable
Systems | 22/11/2021
Save money on the latest Windows 11 powered PCs.

Scan's Black Friday Sale Starts Early - Here are some Highlights
Systems | 16/11/2021
Great deals on PSUs, cases, cooling solutions and more.

Valve has delayed the release of its Steam Deck handheld over supply chain issues
Systems | 11/11/2021
Steam Deck buyers will have to wait an extra two months for their systems.

Microsoft reveals their Surface Laptop SE, a $250 notebook for students
Systems | 10/11/2021
Microsoft's making a new push into the education sector.