Phil Iwaniuk

Sapphire's Vapor-X HD 7970 aims to push AMD's Graphics Core Next hardware to its very limits by boosting the core and memory clocks, and managing the excess heat with its top-of-the-line air cooling.

A solid, decent quality headset, but it misses out on top honours compared to the better-specced competition.

Of all the gaming peripherals, keyboards have to work hardest to convince you that all those backlit keys and brushed steel signify a tangible and worthwhile step up from the basic beige model.

Decent audio, but the uncharacteristically sub-standard build-quality makes these £100 cans tough to recommend.

UPDATED An impressive wireless gaming headset, though lacks the finer touches of an all-round winner

Cooler Master's huge high-performance PC chassis, the Cosmos 2 Ultra, is definitely not designed with megalophobes in mind.

Mechanical switches have fast become a must-have feature for gaming keyboards, and this new board from QPAD isn't left out.

Enthusiast-class typing with looks to kill

OEM reliability arrives for consumer-class drives

3D takes a step in the right direction

Is this the screen to win us over to 3D?

Can Sony's upgraded gaming headset justify the extra outlay?

Can this self-contained water cooling system keep your chips chilled?

The Vertex 3 is back with more IOPS

A simple way to enjoy your games in the third dimension

Because hardcore gamers have ears too

Is this budget keyboard and mouse package good value?

Corsair gets progressive in the battle to lower case temperatures

Are we closer to finding the perfect gear combination?

A low-profile take on the series, with a tasty lick of paint

Extreme graphical power at an extreme price - only the richest gaming enthusiasts need apply

Does the extra performance justify the extra cash for this budget graphics card?

Has the HD 6850 aged well now it has reached the budget graphics card market?