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Mass Effect Legendary Edition: The Best PCs to play
Mass Effect Legendary Edition was one of 2021’s most anticipated releases. All the games in the original Mass Effect trilogy have been beautifully remastered and updated to the current graphical standards. To make the most of the stunning 4K gameplay, you’ll want to ensure your gaming computer is up to the job. In this guide, we have the official specifications, a detailed breakdown, and some of the best PCs and laptops that meet the system requirements. What is Mass Effect Legendary Edition About? The Mass…
The 8Pack Frame R8 uncapped
8Pack returns! And this time with something truly unique. Introducing the Frame R8 - an innovative entirely wall mounted PC. In frame Pretty as a picture The Frame R8's unique aesthetic is the result of a collaboration with startup Creative Solutions For Gamers (CSFG). Just over a year ago, the Swedish founders of CSFG had the idea to make a professionally manufactured wall mount capable of holding an entire PC. After extensive planning and testing, they were able to develop a prototype that could be manufactured at scale from their factory in Poland.…
Diablo II Resurrected: Requirements & Best PCs to Play
Diablo II is back 20 years later and Resurrected is a completely remastered version of the original. Gamers can return to the Hellish world of Sanctuary and enjoy the same exciting gameplay and story with all-new visuals, cinematics and features. What is Diablo II Resurrected About? The storyline and gameplay in Diablo II Resurrected will be identical to the original game. Blizzard said they were tempted to add more material and make major changes but, instead, it will have the same seven characters and campaigns,…
The Best Gaming PCs to Play The Medium
The Medium released on January 28th 2021. This psychological horror game was developed by the Bloober team, who are experienced in creating scary titles such as the 2019 Blair Witch Game. We’re covering the gameplay of this dark mystery, the official specifications, and a few cheeky PC recs. The Medium Gameplay The Medium is a thrilling game from the horror genre with some unique gameplay aspects. It cleverly incorporates innovative features with more traditional gameplay that earned it some excellent day one reviews. You play…
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…
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…