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Four passive graphics cards review: 100% quiet

A PC that doesn't make a sound, it remains the ultimate goal for many a hardware enthusiast. We recently review the passively cooled HTPC chassis Streacom FC-5.

Can I use a PCI Express x1 slot for a graphics card?

You can add a second display to a PC by fitting a graphics card to a PCI Express x1 slot: just don't expect great performance. Our Helproom Editor explains.

Quieten your PC for £70

We show you how to make your PC quieter by installing new fans, soundproofing material and anti-vibration feet

Quieten your PC for £70

How to silence your computer with quiet components
How to watch Microsoft Windows 8 launch live

Get a live stream of Microsoft's Windows 8 launch event
Problem with hard drive in new PC case

Check SATA cables and connectors
Problem with hard drive enclosure

Changing an old hard drive into a portable storage device
Fix a noisy graphics card

How to repair a noisy GPU fan

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Storage Reviews

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SanDisk Extreme 240GB SSD review

The SanDisk Extreme is a 240GB SSD that offers good value for money. Here's our SanDisk Extreme 240GB SSD review.

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Samsung 840 Pro 256GB review

Samsung 840 Pro is a superfast, super slim SSD. Here's our Samsung 840 Pro 256GB review.
OCZ Vertex 4 256GB review

OCZ Vertex 4 256GB is an SSD that hits the sweet spot in terms of price for gigabytes. Here's…
OCZ Vector 256GB SSD review

If you're an enthusiast looking for top performance, the OCZ Vector is a 256GB SSD drive you…
Kingston HyperX 3K 240GB SSD review

Kingston HyperX 3K 240GB SSD is an excellent buy, particularly the kit version. Here's our…
Corsair Neutron GTX 240GB SSD review

The Corsair Neutron GTX is a fast performing SSD. Here's our Corsair Neutron GTX 240GB SSD review.

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Components Reviews

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MSI GeForce GTX 650 Power Edition OC review

The nVidia GeForce GTX 650 gets a gentle upgrade by MSI with the MSI N650 PE 1GD5/OC graphics card.

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SanDisk Extreme 240GB SSD review

The SanDisk Extreme is a 240GB SSD that offers good value for money. Here's our SanDisk Extreme…
Crucial Ballistix Tactical LP review

Crucial's Ballistix Tactical is a range of memory aimed at enthusiast Windows gamers, and…
OCZ Vertex 4 256GB review

OCZ Vertex 4 256GB is an SSD that hits the sweet spot in terms of price for gigabytes. Here's…
OCZ Vector 256GB SSD review

If you're an enthusiast looking for top performance, the OCZ Vector is a 256GB SSD drive you…
Kingston HyperX 3K 240GB SSD review

Kingston HyperX 3K 240GB SSD is an excellent buy, particularly the kit version. Here's our…

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Graphics Cards Reviews

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MSI GeForce GTX 650 Power Edition OC review

The nVidia GeForce GTX 650 gets a gentle upgrade by MSI with the MSI N650 PE 1GD5/OC graphics card.

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PNY GeForce GTX 650 Ti review

PNY's GeForce GTX 650 Ti is a mildly overclocked version of nVidia's new midrange graphics card.
Asus GeForce GTX 660 Ti review

The Asus GeForce GTX 660 Ti is a stripped-down nVidia GTX 670 with a little bump in the…
eVGA GTX 660 Ti review

Nvidia takes the same chip as the GTX 670, clocks it down a bit, disables one feature and calls…
Gigabyte GeForce GT 640 OC review

Take an nVidia GT 640 and wind up the speed a little to make a Gigabyte GeForce GT 640 OC, the…
Gainward GeForce GTX 690 4GB review

The Gainward GeForce GTX 690 4GB is dual-GPU version of the nVidia GeForce GTX 680 graphics…

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PC Upgrades Videos

Video: Sharp screen heading to mystery tablet

Sharp is showing at Japan's Ceatec expo this week 7-inch displays based on its IGZO technology that are targeted at tablet PCs. The screens are already in mass production and Sharp won't name its customer, although the Apple rumor mill has tipped IGZO for use in Apple products.

PC Upgrades Downloads

Run-Command 1.00

An extended version of the Windows Run box
InfoRapid KnowledgeBase Builder 1.0

Quickly create mind maps, website maps and more
Kiwi System Info 1.0.1

A tiny, portable, expert-level System Information program
QrCodeR 0.76

Turn links, images or text into QR codes with this Firefox extension
WinZip for Windows 8

Create, manage and share your archives directly from the Windows 8…