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Glorious Model O Wireless
Glorious PC Gaming Race are a company committed to releasing quality PC accessories. Last year's Model O gaming mouse became a popular choice due to its excellent ergonomics, zero-lag responsiveness and its exquisite design. However some gamers do prefer wireless mice, mainly because of the flexibility they offer in respect to placement. That being said, wireless mice do have a reputation for not being as responsive as their wired brethren. With that in mind, Glorious set about creating a wireless mouse that would have maximise…
Jonsbo TR03 ATX Cases
Over the last year Jonsbo have made a strong entry into the UK market. With a variety of PC case and accessories on offer, their hardware is characterised by solid build quality but is also available at a great price point. They now add a new series of ATX PC cases to their already ample lineup of products: the TR03. Astonishingly Angular What sets the TR03 apart from the competition is undoubtedly its unique, highly modern, and angular design. Its uncommon shape is particularly well…
XM1 RGB from Endgame Gear
Although a relatively new manufacturer, Endgame Gear have quickly developed a repuation for producing high quality peripherals for esports pros. As such they have eschewed the flashy or gimmicky elements to create minimistic, perfectly designed products. Of course from time to time we all need a little colour... Elegant and stylish with up to 16.7 million colours available Endgame Gear have fitted 16 LEDs to the XM1 RGB. This means it is capable of generating up to 16.7 million colours across 3 zones on the…
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…
Get Ready for Ampere: Guide to Supported PC Cases
To help you get ready for Ampere we’ve used our expert knowledge of hardware to put together all the information you’ll need to ensure your PC is ready for a new Nvidia graphics card. In this article, we cover compatible PC cases so you can ensure you have enough room to upgrade or buy the correct computer case for your RTX 3000 powered build. Nvidia founder and CEO Jensen Huang invited us to his kitchen on the first of September to what the company has…
Glorious Panda Switches
To say that mechanical keyboards have developed a cult following would be an understatement. The fact a multitude of mainstream manufacturers now offer a host of different mechanical keyboards this confirms. The rise of mechanical keyboards should come as no surprise. The range of switches on offer enables a level of personal customisation not possible with basic rubber dome keyboards. While the majority of fans, and newcomers, will stick with the tried and true Cherry Switches (the familiar Cherry MX Blue, Cherry MX Brown and…
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…
Lian Li UNI SL120I 120mm PWM fans
Lian Li's high quality PC aluminium cases has become a fan favourite over the years. Recently they have branched out into making PC Case accessories that are equally premium. The UNI SL120I 120mm PWM fans are their latest PC component product. Outstanding industrial design The UNI SL120 fans (available individually or in a three pack) has an industrial-like aesthetic with the black or white edges surrounding the fan having a suitable robust look. Similarly the fans include 32 integrated D-RGB LEDs which offer a termendous…
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…
Kolink Rocket Heavy and Stronghold Overseer
Acclaimed PC case manufacturer Kolink has just updated two of its popular products: the Rocket Heavy and Stronghold Overseer. As with all Kolink cases, they are characterised by elegent design and outstanding value for money. Let's get heavy The new Rocket Heavy maintains the 15.8L capacity of it predacor and its dimensions of 180 x 265 x 350 mm (W x H x D) puts it in the increasingly ubiquitous range of Small Form Factor (SFF) PC cases. However Kolink have added some unique features…
Overclockers UK Guide: 2020’s best hardware for streamers
Streaming is now a huge part of the gaming community and no matter what game you play on PC or Console there’s an audience out there who are happy to watch. There are multiple platforms to choose from such as Twitch, Facebook and Youtube and all you need is a capable PC and internet connection to get started. With 3 million monthly creators on Twitch alone, it can be hard to stand out from the crowd and there’s plenty of tips and tricks that can…