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Computer set-ups are divided into two different parts, the hardware and the peripherals. PC hardware refers to all of the physical components such as input, processing, storage, output and communication devices.

These components will often define the size and the specifications of PC hardware. From those for gaming to those dedicated to cryptocurrency mining, the range of PC hardware is very wide and is sold across a variety of channels.

PC hardware that relates to features such as speed or storage will greatly improve the running of a PC, and these can be changed and adapted with technical work. Choosing the right PC hardware is essential for companies and organisations’ network stability and structure.
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IDC says there's a silver lining behind ongoing PC decline

Thu, 1st Mar 2018
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Despite the personal computing devices market posting another decline in 2017, IDC says there are a number of positive aspects to take advantage of.
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Hands on impressions with Full Ace Tennis Simulator on Steam

Wed, 28th Feb 2018
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2018 we already saw the release of AO Tennis for PS4 and Xbox One and now the PC is getting a new tennis game called Full Ace Tennis Simulator.
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Hands-on Review: Is Secret of Mana a good remake of the SNES classic?

Tue, 27th Feb 2018
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Secret of Mana came out in the early '90s on the Super Nintendo (SNES) and was one of the best beloved RPGs of all time. Now the game has been remade.
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MacBook watch out, Huawei sets sights on PC market

Mon, 26th Feb 2018
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Huawei takes aim at Apple's MacBook with its new MateBook X Pro, featuring a FullView Display, powerful specs, and innovative privacy features.
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Hands-on Review: Lost Sphear is an old-school JRPG

Mon, 19th Feb 2018
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Lost Sphear is a new JRPG that came out recently for PC, PS4 and Nintendo Switch. Does it offer anything new to the genre?.
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Let's Play Live (LPL) opens fancy new eSports studio at the Sky Tower in Auckland

Thu, 8th Feb 2018
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Let's Play Live (LPL) has now opened a fancy new studio at the Sky Tower. This is to ensure the NZ eSports community is broadcast on a bigger scale.
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Registrations are now open in Australia and New Zealand for a CS:GO Tournament

Sat, 3rd Feb 2018
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Registrations are now open to gamers living in the countries of Australia and New Zealand to compete in a big CS:GO tournament.
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Hands-on Review: Kill big beasts in Monster Hunter: World

Fri, 2nd Feb 2018
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Monster Hunter: World is a new action game from Capcom hitting the PS4, Xbox One and PC. For fans of the franchise, this could be the best one yet.
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Lenovo posts surprising Q3 loss amidst struggling mobile business

Fri, 2nd Feb 2018
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Lenovo's CEO reports the company is confident it can turn the mobile business around - meanwhile the PC and data centre divisions are performing well.
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Google closes $1.1b HTC deal, makes room for new HTC teammates

Thu, 1st Feb 2018
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Google finalises USD $1.1 billion deal with HTC, integrating key HTC staff to bolster their hardware division, and expands its Asia Pacific presence.
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Gartner forcasts growth in 2018 global device shipments

Tue, 30th Jan 2018
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Gartner predicts global device shipments will rise 2.1% to 2.32 billion units in 2018, driven by high-end smartphones and premium ultramobiles.
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WWE 2K18 'Enduring Icons' DLC Pack Is Now Available On PS4, Xbox One And PC

Wed, 17th Jan 2018
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2K Games has now released the brand new 'Enduring Icons' DLC pack for WWE 2K18. It adds five new legendary wrestlers for you to play as.
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The audio amp that gives gamers a competitive edge

Mon, 15th Jan 2018
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Sennheiser unveils GSX 1000 audio amplifier for gamers, offering advanced 7.1 surround sound and precise spatial awareness.
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Two big analysts weigh in on the state of the PC market

Fri, 12th Jan 2018
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Gartner and IDC offer contrasting views on Q4 2017 PC market, with IDC reporting growth while Gartner shows a decline. Optimism remains for both.
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Research: Enterprise IT infrastructure spend still on the rise

Tue, 9th Jan 2018
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Vendor revenues from enterprise IT infrastructure spending rose nearly 3% to USD $113 billion in 2017, driven by hosted solutions and emerging technologies.
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FutureFive NZ's top five video games released in the year of 2017

Mon, 25th Dec 2017
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2017 has been a great year for video games no matter which console you own. We try our hardest to rank the best we've played all year.
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PUBG Q&A video released to explain more about the popular game

Thu, 21st Dec 2017
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To celebrate the Xbox One launch of PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG), Xbox has released a new Q&A video for you to watch.
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2018 forecast to be the year of hardware and mainframe modernisation

Fri, 15th Dec 2017
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This expert says the advance of AI, machine learning and the IoT in 2018 will expose the importance of modernising legacy hardware and mainframes.
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Transform your PC into an AI supercomputer

Mon, 11th Dec 2017
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NVIDIA reveals TITAN V, the world's most powerful GPU for PCs, with 110 teraflops of power and new Volta architecture.
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Gartner analyst: 5 steps to modernising IT infrastructure without the cost

Fri, 1st Dec 2017
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Gartner says in most cases you can deliver a more agile IT environment using commercial off-the-shelf infrastructure.