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Phanteks Evolv Shift 2 / Shift Air 2
The Evolv Shift 2 is a new Mini-ITX case. It has a unique ultra-vertical form factor, which means it can hold many components while still having a small desk footprint Components are vertically mounted in this case, meaning that ports on the motherboard and GPU are accessed from the top of the case. This does not however spoil the look of the case as a grill cover on the top though ensures a clean aesthetic as well as protecting the ports. A stylish look and…
Champion Overclocker ‘8Pack’ Discusses New PC Hardware
2020 has been a hectic year for hardware launches with powerful processors and competitive graphics from AMD. Likewise, Nvidia has updated the RTX series with impressive new graphics cards. The generational leap is huge, demand is unprecedented, and there's no denying the performance is incredible out of the box. However, Overclockers UK in house overclocker Ian '8Pack' Parry has been busy testing, benchmarking, and pushing the silicon to the limit. In this up to date interview for 2020, we delve deeper into what makes 8Pack…
World of Warcraft Shadowlands: Get Your PC ready!
World of Warcraft Shadowlands is the latest expansion to hit Blizzard’s popular MMO RPG which welcomes over 3 Million active players every day. Shadowlands is the eighth expansion in WOW’s 16-year history and it features the first-ever level squish, new features like Covenants, a procedurally generated mega-dungeon in Torghast, Tower of the Damned, and 6 new zones. Shadowlands was announced last November during Blizzcon 2019 and as of last week, it’s been hit with a few delays and still hasn’t got an official release…
Baldur’s Gate 3 Early Access: Updated Specs & More!
When is Early Access available? Baldur’s Gate 3 is finally coming to Steam, Stadia and GOG early access. The game has been hit by several delays and the release date has moved from August to September and Larian Studios has finally settled on October 6th with access opening up in the UK at 6 PM. The delays have allowed the developers to improve stability, reduce major bugs and ensure international languages are up to scratch. Here’s what to expect from Baldur’s Gate 3, the next-generation…
The Top 5 PCs to play Cyberpunk 2077
Cyberpunk 2077 is one of the most anticipated games this year. It’s been delayed several times by CD Projekt Red, but with November 19th fast approaching it won’t be long before we’re finally able to explore the streets of Night City. This vast open-world game is complex and detailed with realistic graphics and lighting which means you’ll need some decent PC hardware to run the game in all it’s glory. What are the PC specifications for Cyberpunk 2077? On the 18th of September via twitter…
Prepare for Ampere: Explore the Best Prebuilt Gaming PCs
After the announcement of Nvidia’s latest RTX 3000 graphics on the 1st of September, the release date for the first Ampere powered graphics card is just around the corner. The RTX 3080 will be available on the 17th of September at 2 pm and if you want to be one of the first to get your hands on this powerful gaming GPU look no further than Overclockers UK. If you’re looking to upgrade your existing system you can purchase a solo RTX 3080 HERE starting…
Baldur’s Gate 3: Requirements & Best PCs for Optimal Play
The original Baldur’s gate game was released back in 1998 with the sequel Baldur’s Gate II launched in 2000. Nineteen years have passed, and Larian Studios has been entrusted with the licensing for the long-awaited sequel. Larian is best known for developing the first two Divinity: Original Sin Games, which have been called one of the best RPGs ever. What is Baldur's Gate III about? The prequel to Baldur’s Gate III is a tabletop adventure called Baldur's Gate: Descent Into Avernus and the storyline takes…
Essential Guide to Microsoft Flight Simulator
Microsoft Flight Simulator has to be one of the most famous and well-loved simulator franchises since the first version was released in 1982. Before the surprise announcement of Flight Simulator 2020 at E3, there hadn’t been any updates since 2006. The updated Microsoft Flight simulator was released on the 18th of August and now it's finally here I'm pleased to say it's been worth the wait. The features on offer are absolutely fantastic and the skies are brought to life with seasonal real-world weather, authentic…
Marvel Avengers: Open Beta, Requirements & More!
Marvel’s Avengers is a brand new third-person action-adventure game published by Square Enix, and you can choose to play in the single-player story mode or team up with four other people for co-operative online gameplay. There’s six different Heros to play and master, all with their own abilities and strengths. Choose from Thor, Hulk, Captain America, Black widow, Ms Marvel and Iron man and experience the cinematic story as you play out your superhero dreams. There’s a flexible combat system, scaling difficulty and customisable gear…
Horizon Zero Dawn: Official Specs & Best Gaming PCs
The official PC specifications for Horizon Zero Dawn are finally here! What is Horizon Zero dawn about? This game was originally released as a Playstation exclusive back in February 2017 and has won multiple awards thanks to the beautiful graphics and exciting gameplay. In this action-packed role-playing game you play as the main character Aloy, a young hunter who is an outcast from her tribe. 1,000 years from now the strange world around you is ruled by deadly Machines, much larger than Aloy and each…
Star Wars Squadrons: Specs & Recs
What is Star Wars Squadrons about? Star wars squadrons Is a first-person team-based starfighter combat game that follows the story after the destruction of the second Death Star in Return of the Jedi. As a player, you can experience how the war continued throughout the galaxy after the death of the Emperor. The tale that unfolds tells the story from the perspective of both the New Republic and the Imperial Navy and with each mission you alternate between pilots on either side. The Empire and…
Rocket Arena: Specs & Recs
What’s Rocket Arena about? Rocket Arena is a brand new game from Final strike games and EA originals. This online shooter is a 3V3 arena game where the only choice of weapons are rockets. There are several different heroes to choose between and you must use your projectiles to blast players around and out of the Arena. Every Hero you choose has unique rockets and abilities that require time to learn and skill to master. There is a focus on strategy and with an expanding…