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A touch of glass from Kolink
Kolink returns with an update to their Citadel Mesh RGB. The Kolink Citadel Glass SE has an all-new tempered glass side panel, making for a more premium look. Indeed a pair of ARGB strips now bring illumination to the case out of the box. And a front USB 3.2 Type-C port has been added to the I/O panel to complement two USB 3.0 ports and an HD audio jack. First and foremost however, RGB illumination is crucial to Kolink's latest case. In addition to the…
Lian Li’s New UNI FAN SL140
Following the success of the UNI FAN SL120 line, Lian Li now offer 140mm options. Available in either black or white, these models share with their predecessors a futuristic design that is enhanced by RGB illumination. Each fan includes 32 addressable RGB LEDs, which can achieve multiple lighting effects. Indeed the two-pack option includes a controller to make adjusting the fans easy. Each fan is capable of a maximum of 1,500 rpm with a max of 30 dB(A) noise at full speed. As result, a…
The Ultimate Gaming Chair for Formula One fans
The Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Team just celebrated another incredible victory. They are the first team to win seven consecutive constructors' titles and the team is beloved by motorsport fans across the world. If you're one of these enthusiastic F1 fans you'll be pleased to know noblechairs has once again collaborated with the successful Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team to produce an officially licenced chair. noblechairs pride themselves in creating high-quality chairs and have also won multiple awards for their range of ergonomic designs. “In conjunction…
The XM1R Gaming Mouse improves on a great design
The XM1r is a refresh of the popular XM1 series of gaming mice from Endgame gear. Endgame gear took into account the reviews and feedback from the original design and made improvements with new features and performance-focused updates. Improved Specifications: Updates include the PixArt PAW3370 optical sensor, custom-sorted Kailh GM 8.0 switches, new side and middle mouse button switches, a hybrid skate design and completely re-written performance-focused firmware and software developed in Germany. New Sensor: The Pixart PAW3370 has been developed and tweaked to give…
PHANTEKS Glacier One AIO: High-Performance Cooling
This AIO cooler marks the debut for PHANTEKS in this sector. The Glacier One offers the complete package: an elegant design with high-quality workmanship, powerful components and quiet operations. It is rounded off by digitally addressable RGB lighting and an effective infinity mirror. One cooler to rule them all These water coolers are available with black radiators in sizes 240, 280 and 360 mm. The white 240 MPH version also comes with two PHANTEKS Halos fan frames, which highlight the rotor blades of the fans…
Kolink Rocket v2
The popularity of Small Form Factor (SFF) PC cases continues to grow, and with that in mind Kolink now offers a refresh to their Rocket Mini-ITX case. The Rocket v2 shares with its predecessor a notably small footprint - it has dimensions of just 350 x 150 x 270 (mm), but it adds a total capacity of 13.8l. Plus the case is now entirely constructed from 2.5mm thick aluminium and there is a USB 3.2 Type-C port on the front panel. Small on the outside…
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…
An all new HERO from noblechairs
The last year has seen multiple new models come to the market from noblechairs - specifically new black and java editions (both of which include advanced PU leather). The trend for high quality continues with this year's Black Friday special edition which features an all-new fabric. In fact, this is the first Gaming Chair from noblechairs to feature an all-fabric upholstery. The result is a chair that is both aesthetically appealing (particularly as it comes in an attractive anthracite colour) and extremely comfortable. A new…
A flexible update from Lian Li
The Lian Li O11 Mini is the result of a collaboration between the Taiwanese manufacturer and acclaimed overclocker Roman 'der8auer' Hartung. The O11 Dynamic serious has already gain significant popularity among PC case enthusiasts so with this update they wanted to do something a little different... Compact size yet plenty of space Despite having a relatively small foot print, the inclusion of a 'modular' rear panel, means that components of different form factors can be fitted. For instance, in its 7 Slot configuration it is…
AMD Ryzen 5000: Incredible Performance!
AMD's Ryzen processors offer incredible computing power. This powerful performance makes them perfect for more than just gaming. That is to say, these CPUs are also the perfect upgrade for content creators. AMD's Ryzen 5000 processors are ideal for powerful, but inexpensive workstations. They provide great value for money when it comes to performance and compatible motherboards are more affordable than the TRX40 platform. However, choosing the correct motherboard for Ryzen plays an important role and this is why Overclockers UK have created this guide. With the Launch of…
New products from Glorious
Available for pre-order from today are two new products from PC accessory manufacturer extraordinaire Glorious PC Gaming Race. First up we have three 'element' theme mousepads and a new cleaning kit, perfect for freshening up your mechanical keyboard or Gaming mouse. Behold the power of the elements Several manufacturers now offer large form factor mousepads. These have the advantage of giving users a sufficiently large, uninterrupted surface, which is particularly import for scrolling mice. Glorious have gone one step further and now offer three different…