Atomic's Hot Awards

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This selection of hardware and games represents the best of the best - this is kit that's scored a 90 per cent or better rating. If you pick up one of these games, or base your next PC build around some of this hardware, you won't be disappointed!

GIGABYTE's new GA-X79-UD3 a sensible mobo choice

Reviews > CPUs, Motherboards & RAM

GIGABYTE's new GA-X79-UD3 a sensible mobo choice

By Matt Wilson | 10:07 Jan 25, 2012 | Comment Now

Review: Some times you just want a plain and simple motherboard, with a minimum of bells and whistles... the new GA-X79-UD3 is just that, and a little bit more.

Corsair's Carbide 500R - white, but right

Reviews > Modding & Cooling

Corsair's Carbide 500R - white, but right

By David Hollingworth | 11:25 Dec 6, 2011 | Comment Now

Review: Corsair hits it out of the park – again – with this great mid-tower case. The Carbide 500R is full of surprises.

SilverStone's Temjin TJ08-E - tiny but mighty

Reviews > Modding & Cooling

SilverStone's Temjin TJ08-E - tiny but mighty

By Justin Robinson | 15:46 Nov 29, 2011 | Comment Now

Review: A small-but-mighty case for all walks of life, the Temjin TJ08-E is a perfect choice for any build.

Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary Edition - big damn fun

Reviews > Console Games

Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary Edition - big damn fun

By David Hollingworth | 11:48 Nov 25, 2011 | Comment Now

Review: The original Halo gets the remastering treatment, bringing the classic up to date with modern HD graphics. But is it a marketing trick, or a worthwhile game?

AMD's A8-3850 APUs are a surprisingly good bit of silicon

Reviews > CPUs, Motherboards & RAM

AMD's A8-3850 APUs are a surprisingly good bit of silicon

By John Gillooly | 10:50 Sep 15, 2011 | Comment Now

Review: Fusion finally hits the desktop, as AMD produces a remarkably good chip for gaming on.

Tt eSPORTS Meka G-Unit - solid as a rock

Reviews > Peripherals

Tt eSPORTS Meka G-Unit - solid as a rock

By John Gillooly | 11:59 Sep 14, 2011 | Comment Now

Review: The Meka G-Unit's silly name belies a really gorgeous and surprisingly good product.

Kingston's Hyper X 240GB SSD is a solid bet

Reviews > Peripherals

Kingston's Hyper X 240GB SSD is a solid bet

By John Gillooly | 14:23 Sep 9, 2011 | Comment Now

Review: Kingston's new Hyper X SSD delivers blindingly quick SATA 6Gbps performance.

Reviews > Console Games

Infamous 2 - the superior Cole...

By Nic Healey | 12:11 Aug 18, 2011 | Comment Now

Review: Forget Phelps – Infamous 2's McGrath is the only Cole that feels truly electric.

Reviews > Peripherals

Fanatec GT2 wheel and Clubsport pedals

By Ben Mansill | 16:08 Aug 17, 2011 | Comment Now

Review: You'll be crossing the line in style with Fanatec's GT2 steering wheel and Clubsport pedals. Needs must, etc...

GIGABYTE's GA-990FXA-UD7 a tops option for AMD fans

Reviews > CPUs, Motherboards & RAM

GIGABYTE's GA-990FXA-UD7 a tops option for AMD fans

By Vito Cassisi | 13:01 Aug 16, 2011 | Comment Now

Review: The green team gets a taste of style with this lovely board from GIGABYTE. The GA-990FXA-UD7 is a tasty mouthful.

Tt eSports Element Black - a mighty mouse

Reviews > Peripherals

Tt eSports Element Black - a mighty mouse

By David Hollingworth | 11:59 Jun 21, 2011 | Comment Now

Review: ThermalTakes' eSports brand is coming of age, and the Element Black is a real contender for any serious gamer.

Reviews > Graphics Cards

AMD's RADEON HD 6990 - our silicon love

By John Gillooly | 11:45 May 30, 2011 | Comment Now

Review: AMD runs rings around NVIDIA with its 6990, holding on to the fastest video card in the world tag for another generation.

Reviews > Graphics Cards

ASUS' GTX590 - high speed, high price

By Vito Cassisi | 16:03 May 25, 2011 | Comment Now

Review: Nvidia says me too, we say too much. ASUS' GTX 590 is hella powerful, but will make your wallet cry.

ASUS Xonar Xense - worth it just for the card

Reviews > Peripherals

ASUS Xonar Xense - worth it just for the card

By Jake Carroll | 10:22 May 18, 2011 | Comment Now

Review: A combo soundcard and headset package? ASUS and Sennheiser's Xnoar Sense should be interesting...

Reviews > PC Games

Shogun 2: Total War - ganbatte!

By David Hollingworth | 14:50 May 17, 2011 | Comment Now

Review: The great Total War strategy series returns to its roots for the greatest game of all. Or is Shogun one War too far?

Silverstone's Temjin Series TJ11 is epic

Reviews > Modding & Cooling

Silverstone's Temjin Series TJ11 is epic

By David Hollingworth | 10:22 May 16, 2011 | Comment Now

Review: For definition of awesome, please see the entry for the TJ11 in your dictionary.

Reviews > Modding & Cooling

Thermaltake's Level10 GT bowls us over

By David Hollingworth | 12:50 Apr 20, 2011 | Comment Now

Review: Is ThermalTake's shiny new GT case a dumbed down Level10, or a perfect mix of design and function?

Reviews > Console Games

Marvel vs Capcom 3

By Adam Rorke | 14:57 Apr 18, 2011 | Comment Now

Review: Do you like fighting games? Do you like comics? You will LOVE the new Marvel vs Capcom 3.

Corsair's new Vengeance RAM packs a punch

Reviews > CPUs, Motherboards & RAM

Corsair's new Vengeance RAM packs a punch

By Vito Cassisi | 11:08 Apr 18, 2011 | Comment Now

Review: Vengeance is a dish best served cold... or maybe overclocked, if it's Corsair's new Vengeance RAM, anyway.

Reviews > PC Games

Dragon Age II - well, we like it!

By David Hollingworth | 14:30 Apr 11, 2011 | Comment Now

Review: Dragon Age II is a huge step up from Origins, and definite proof that BioWare is definitely hitting its stride.

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Issue: 133 | February, 2012

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