Scheduled to be released on January 20th 2022, Rainbow Six Extraction is the long-awaited spin-off of the iconic Rainbow Six Siege co-op FPS. In this saga, you and your team are facing a parasite-like alien, called Archaeans.
Here at Overclockers UK, we’ve decided to give you a taster of all the exciting content you can expect in Rainbow Six Extraction. Plus, with plenty of time to get your battle station ready for its release, we’ve paired some of our favourite gaming PCs with this thrilling FPS.
Engage in All-Out-Alien Warfare
Play with up to three players, as the team (REACT) face their biggest threat yet – the Chimera parasite. Now in the USA and spreading rapidly, the hand-selected REACT operators are the only ones who can work together to engage, learn, and defeat this unknown threat. Players now must confront the terrifying creatures known as Archaens, in their search for answers.
Your squad’s mission will be to complete 13 tactical missions, that are set in the 12 varying containment zones. In order to gather information and take down the Archaens, your team will need to be able to learn and adapt your strategy based on the varying ecosystems and enemy types.
The Archaen
The Chimera parasite and Archaean is an ever-evolving threat for the REACT operators. You and your teammates need to face each of the ten unique parasitic types, in order to gather critical information.
Some which your squad might encounter are;
- Sower: notice their traps or you’ll certainly suffer
- Apex: a top predator who can summon other Archeans
- Bloater: a deadly exploding creature who releases a toxic gas…
Is Rainbow Six Extraction a PC Exclusive?
Rainbow Six Extraction will available to play on PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox One, and Series X/S. You can enjoy the intense sci-fi action, no matter your platform of choice!
Offical PC System Specifications for Rainbow Six Extraction
As the official minimum and recommended PC system requirements are yet to be released, our team of experts at OcUK, have complied a list of our top 5 gaming PCs. All of which are packed with the latest and greatest gaming hardware to ensure you can enjoy Rainbow Six Extraction and many more modern AAA titles.
Our Top Choices of 5 PCs to Play Rainbow Six Extraction
OcUK Firefly Plus
Harness the power of the Firefly Plus, and unlock a lightning-fast performance! Armed with an Intel Core i5 10400F CPU at its core, this gaming PC is packed with ample processing power, perfect for the latest AAA titles. Plus, this PC is engineered with multicore technology, meaning you can enjoy effortless multitasking. You can game, stream, watch, and chat, all at the same time! In addition, thanks to the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti GPU, unlock next-generation graphical prowess. Thanks to Real-Time Ray Tracing and DI ALSS, you can sit back and enjoy Rainbow Six Extraction in stunning 4K cinematic quality. Lastly, packed with flexible storage options, including a Seagate 1TB Hard Drive, you will have ample storage space for Rainbow Six Extraction and the rest of your gaming library.
The OcUK Firefly Plus is available to buy starting from £1,399,99.
| Case | Phanteks Eclipse P360X Digital RGB Case with Glass Side Panel – Black |
| Power Supply | 700W 80 Plus Rated PSU |
| CPU | Intel Core i5 10400F Six Core Processor |
| Motherboard | Z490 DDR4 Motherboard |
| Cooler | 240mm AIO Liquid CPU Cooler |
| Memory | Up to 32GB DDR4 3200MHz Dual Channel RGB RAM Kit |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti 8GB GPU |
| Primary SSD | Optional |
| Storage Hard Drive | Seagate 1TB 7200RPM Hard Drive |
| Audio | 7.1 High-Definition Audio |
| OS | Windows 10 64bit |
OcUK Enigma Enthusiast
Just as the name suggests, the Enigma Enthusiast is perfect for enthusiasts looking for a PC packed with the latest gaming hardware. Take advantage of multicore technology with the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X CPU. Built with eight cores and sixteen threads, this CPU has all the processing power for you to enjoy the latest games and multitask at lightning-fast speeds. Plus, with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 GPU, unlock the latest in graphical technology to enjoy all your favourite games in stunning high-quality. In addition to all of this, with both a 500GB SSD and 2TB Hard Drive, you will have ample space to store your gaming library, music, videos, and so much more with ease!
The Enigma Enthusiast is available to buy starting from £1,829.95.
| Case | Kolink Castle Mid Tower with Glass Side Panel – Black |
| Power Supply | 700W 80 Plus Bronze Rated PSU |
| CPU | AMD Ryzen 7 5800X Eight Core / Sixteen Thread CPU |
| Motherboard | Gigabyte B450 DDR4 Motherboard |
| Cooler | Alphenfohn Brocken Eco 120mm CPU Cooler |
| Memory | Up to 32GB DDR4 3000MHz Dual Channel RGB RAM Kit |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 8GB GPU |
| Primary SSD | 500GB 2.5 SATA SSD |
| Storage Hard Drive | Seagate 2TB 7200RPM Hard Drive |
| Audio | 7.1 High-Definition Audio |
| OS | Windows 10 64bit |
OcUK Glacier
Stunningly beautiful, Glacier has everything you need in a gaming PC. Installed with the sleek, ice white chassis, is a superior Intel Core i7 11700KF CPU. Engineered with eight cores and sixteen threads, this CPU will deliver all the processing power needed for you to enjoy Rainbow Six Extraction and many more AAA titles. What’s more, at the bleeding edge of gaming hardware, is the Gigabyte GeForce RTX 3070 GPU. With this, you can enjoy visuals that are just as beautiful as this gaming PC. Take advantage of AI DLSS and Real-Time Ray Tracing, to play Rainbow Six Extraction in high-quality with realistic lighting and shadows. Plus, with a multitude of flexible storage options, you will have ample storage space for Rainbow Six Extraction and the rest of your gaming library! Finally, built with stunning RGB lighting, you can customise the Glacier to suit your chosen PC aesthetic.
The Glacier is available to buy starting from £2,599.99.
| Case | Lian Li PC O-11 Tempered Glass Gaming Case – White |
| Power Supply | 750W 80 Plus Gold Rated PSU with white cables |
| CPU | Intel Core i7 11700KF Eight Core / Sixteen Thread CPU |
| Motherboard | Gigabyte Z590 Vision G Motherboard |
| Cooler | Lian Li Galahad 240mm AIO Cooler – White/Silver |
| Memory | 16GB DDR4 3200MHz Dual Channel RGB RAM Kit |
| Graphics | Gigabyte GeForce RTX 3070 Vision OC 8GB GDDR6 GPU |
| Primary SSD | Samsung 970 EVO 500GB M.2 SSD |
| Secondary SSD | Optional |
| Storage Hard Drive | 1TB SSD |
| Audio | 7.1 High-Definition Audio |
| OS | Windows 10 64bit |
OcUK Zirconium Ice
The perfect choice for the gamerS looking to achieve a sleek, modern white PC aesthetic – the Zirconium Ice. Powerful and beautiful, this gaming PC is packed with superior processing power, thanks to the Intel i7 12700K CPU. Built with a combination of dedicated P and E cores, this CPU has integrated Intel Thread Director. This ensures the i7 12700K can handle multitasking effortlessly by prioritising heavy-duty workloads to the dedicated E-cores. In addition, unlock next-generation gaming technology, thanks to the incredible ASUS Strix 3090 Gaming OC GPU. Take advantage of real-time ray tracing, DI ALSS, and NVIDIA G-Sync support, to enjoy your favourite games in stunning tear-free resolutions.
This incredible technology boosts image rendering and frame rates, along with realistic lighting and shadows, to bring you a new level of immersion. All of which is installed inside a sleek, XL white chassis with matching white components, to help you achieve that modern PC aesthetic.
The Zirconium Ice is available to buy starting from £2,799.95.
| Case | Lian Li PC-011 Dynamic XL Gaming Case – White |
| Power Supply | ASUS Strix White Edition 850W 80 Plus Gold Rated PSU |
| CPU | Intel Core i7 12700K Twelve Core CPU |
| Motherboard | ASUS Strix Z690-A Gaming Wi-Fi DDR4 Motherboard |
| Cooler | Lian Li Galahad 360mm AIO Liquid CPU Cooler with ARGB Fans |
| Memory | 16GB DDR4 3200MHz Dual Channel RGB RAM Kit |
| Graphics | ASUS Strix White RTX 3090 Gaming OC 24GB GDDR6X GPU |
| Primary SSD | Samsung 980 Pro 500GB M.2 NVMe SSD |
| Secondary SSD | Team Group Vulcan 1TB SATA 2.5 SSD |
| Network | 2.5Gb LAN & Wi-Fi 6 with Bluetooth v5 support |
| Audio | 7.1 High-Definition Audio |
| OS | Windows 10 64bit |
OcUK Germanium Z5
The fifth generation of Germanium PC, the Z5 delivers powerful, reliable performance in every task! Engineered with a Comet Lake CPU, you will experience a blisteringly-fast hyperthreaded performance. Capable of powering all the latest AAA titles, content creation, and multitasking effortlessly. In addition to this, built with the innovative NVIDIA Ampere architecture, the Gigabyte GeForce RTX 3080 Gaming OC GPU, will deliver you next-generation graphical prowess. Become immersed in all your favourite games, thanks to full support for 4k cinematic resolutions and realistic graphics. What’s more, with flexible storage options, including a 1TB SATA SSD and 500GB M.2 SSD, you will have ample space to store Rainbow Six Extraction, the rest of your gaming library, creative projects, and much more! All of which is installed within a sleek, Phanteks Mid Tower with customisable RGB lighting.
The Germanium Z5 is available to buy starting from £2,999,99.
| Case | Phanteks Evolv X ATX Glass Mid Tower Case – Black |
| Power Supply | 850W 80 Plus Gold Rated PSU |
| CPU | Intel Core i9 11900K Hyerpthreaded Eight Core CPU |
| Motherboard | Gigabyte Z590 Aorus Elite AX DDR4 Motherboard |
| Cooler | OcUK Tech Labs 360mm AIO Liquid CPU Cooler |
| Memory | 16GB DDR4 3200MHz Dual Channel RGB RAM Kit |
| Graphics | Gigabyte GeForce RTX 3080 Gaming OC 10GB GDDR6X GPU |
| Primary SSD | Samsung 970 Evo Plus 500GB M.2 NVMe SSD |
| Secondary SSD | 1TB SATA 2.5 SSD |
| Network | 2.5Gb LAN & Wi-Fi 6 with Bluetooth v5 support |
| Audio | 7.1 High-Definition Audio |
| OS | Windows 10 64bit |
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