Back Issues

Issue: 108
January, 2010
There's Klingons on the starboard bow!

And, in this month's issue of Atomic, as we go in depth with the Producer of the new MMO, Star Trek Online. We also bench ATI's latest, drool over the Thermaltake Level 10 case, and deliver our verdict on controversial game titles Left 4 Dead 2 and Modern Warfare 2.

All this, and more, in this month's issue, on sale now.

Issue: 107
December, 2009
The latest issue is on sale now!

Want to learn all about Diablo III? Want to find out what the best Solid State Drive is on the market today, and how to look after it? Want to catch up on the latest hardware, games and in depth tech from Australia's best enthusiast mag?

Get your copy today :)

Issue: 106
November, 2009
Atomic's November issue is on sale now.

Borderlands rated and reviewed, PC building MASTERCLASS, and ATI's latest beastly graphics card.

Plus our expert guide to overclocking Core i7. Don't miss out!

Issue: 105
October, 2009
Atomic October issue is on sale now.

In a special military feature, we look at hardened networks, jetfighter computers and review real-world military games.

Plus a mammoth labs roundup with 40 CPUs tested!

Issue: 104
September, 2009
It's all about the basics, in this month's Atomic.We're looking at Video Cards, and we're teaching you everything you need to know about them. What to look for, how they work, and which models are the best in the bang-for-back stakes. If you're looking to upgrade your gaming rig, this is ...

Issue: 103
August, 2009
Oh yeah, that's Starcraft II's Ghost on the cover this month. And yeah, we've played the game. And, in issue 103, we tell you all about it.Last month we traveled to Blizzard HQ to get some hands on time with SCII's multiplayer game; we survived Zerg rushes, Photon Cannon fields and Terran ...

Issue: 102
July, 2009
It's game on, in this month's Atomic, as we uncover just why World of Warcraft is the runaway winner in the field of MMOs in an in-depth special feature. There have been some great massively multiplayer games released over the last couple of years - and some stinkers - but what holds them back, ...

Issue: 101
June, 2009
Welcome to another packed issue of Atomic.This month we go all out on one of the most ambitious PC builds we've ever designed. We call it The Ultimate LAN PC - a mini-ATX form factor mobo crammed into a stylish and portable case, and then simply slathered in high-end, enthusiast-grade gear. It's ...

Issue: 100
May, 2009
It's here. Issue 100, a milestone for Atomic and Atomicans.And, more importantly, it's an issue packed to the gills with good stuff. Not only is there a special celebratory feature listing the hottest 100 hardware vendors, games, people and Atomic history of all time, but there's all the usual ...

Issue: 99
April, 2009
IN THIS ISSUE
X-Ray
Everything about CPU features.

50 Top Games
Stuff to play before you die.

HARDWARE
CPUs
AMD Phenom II AM3

MOTHERBOARDS
GIGABYTE MA790FXT-UD5P
Elitegroup A790GXM-A Black Series

GRAPHICS CARDs
XFX GTX285
ASUS 4850 Matrix

DRIVEs
Intel 32GB SSD

RAM
Kingston DDR3 triple kit

COOLERs
ASUS Triton 81
Coolermaster V10

HEADPHONES
Razer Carcharias headset
Genius studio headphones

MICE/MAT
Raven Gaming Mouse
Razer Lycosa Mirror

PC CASE
SilverStone Fortress FT01

SYSTEM
Alienware M17

Head2Head
Fan controllers – cool your PC!

TUTORIALS
Boost your games!
Get the best performance from eight top games.

DIY Home Theatre PC pt2
Finishing off the perfect – and very quite – AV set up for a PC enthusiast.

Atomic.edu
It’s back to school time, and we’ve got some good advice.

GAMEPLAY
ENGINE ROOM:
Blizzard Cinematics Team
We chat in-depth with the guys who make the jaw-droppingly gorgeous CGI for Warcraft, Starcraft and all your favourite Blizzard games.

Empire: Total War
Tom Clancy’s HAWX
FEAR 2: Project Origin
Halo Wars

Culture Shock
Who watches the Watchmen?

Issue: 98
March, 2009
It’s a well known fact that reading Atomic makes you a better person and can significantly contribute to your overall sense of wellbeing.And it’s also jam-packed with cool tech, and this month is no exception.First up we have what might be the most comprehensive graphics card test we’ve ever ...

Issue: 97
February, 2009
A brand new and extra-shiny issue of Atomic is out on the stands, and it’s packed with stuff!Our cover is all about sleek and sexy gaming laptops, and we’ve got five of the best going head to head. Can a mobile machine handle modern games? Is a laptop the future of gaming? Read our group test ...