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It’s Coming… Home? Gaming Tech From England’s Last Final
In a surprising turn of events, the men’s England football team have reached the final of a major cup tournament for the first time in 55 years. That’s right, our last appearance in a final was that final. The 1966 World Cup. Since then, mobile phones have been invented, we started a new millennium, and flying cars are looking like they might actually be a thing. This really makes you think about how different life was back then, as well as how much technology has changed.…
Summer of Gaming: Hot New Titles Coming This July
The summer holidays are fast approaching. For many of us, that means six glorious weeks of gaming are ahead. Whilst social restrictions are easing, it looks like we might be getting a traditional British summer of rain, rain, and more rain. The perfect excuse to stay inside with a cuppa and play the hottest new games. Here at Overclockers UK, we have taken a look at all the great games being released this July, ranked them, and paired them with a pre-built gaming PC from…
JONSPLUS BO 100 – A handy case
JONSPLUS, an offshoot of the up and coming manufacturer JONSBO, has just released an innovative case for the design conscious PC enthusiast. The BO 100 is a stylish mini-ITX PC case with a unique look and compact form factor. JONSPLUS has quickly established itself as a high-end brand, catering to the premium PC market. They have applied this philosophy to the BO 100. It boasts not only an eye-catching, sandblasted aluminium exterior, but a host of special design features. Take my hand Not since the…
Quake at 25
July marks the 25th anniversary of the release of the original Quake (id Software's first true 3D FPS). Whilst Doom was id’s breakout success, Quake remains a fan favourite, successful enough since launch to spawn three sequels and countless mods. Even retaining a cult following to this day, such an influential game calls for a suitable thorough retrospective, so here we go. Earth-shattering success The initial concept for Quake had been kicking around for some time - with some oblique references even appearing as far…
An Odyssey with Lian Li
Typically, manufacturers will offer different variants of their most popular cases to match the different requirements of their users. Some variants might optimise for airflow, while others might prioritise aesthetics or internal capacity for components. With the Odyssey X, however, Li Lian offers a case that can do it all! Unique transformable case from Lian Li The shape shifter The Odyssey X offers a straightforward way for users to 'transform' the case to match their preferred configuration - way easier than turning that Optimus Prime…
The Behemoth Returns: 8Pack’s Overclocked Hypercube is Better Than Ever
So far this year, 8Pack has brought us the Frame R8 wall-mounted build. Now he has returned with a new and improved favourite. That's right, it's back. Levelled up with all the latest and greatest tech on the market, let us introduce the 8Pack Hypercube Mark 2. This beast is chock-full of high-end tech from AMD and Nvidia whilst housing an entirely custom-built water cooling system. Still not convinced? 8Pack himself has hand-selected every component, pre-binned the CPU, and overclocked this machine to the extreme.…
Another Glacier Ahead
Following on from the latest batch of Glacier waterblocks, Phanteks now offer a new version optimised for the Gigabyte Aorus RTX 3090/3080 Master/Xtreme GPUs. As with other waterblocks in the Glacier line, the Phanteks Glacier G30 Aorus, has excellent build quality. It is available in two colours: a subtle black and eye-catching chrome. Both are perfectly complemented by the Glacier G30 Aorus's integrated D-RGB, which shine through the acrylic top panel. The Coolest Components The Glacier G30 Aorus comes in a bundle with an equally…
Chivalry 2: System Requirements and the Best PCs to Play
Chivalry 2 is the long-awaited second instalment in this exciting, bloodthirsty, medieval battle series. First announced at E3 2019 and released June 12th 2022, this first-person slasher features an enhanced combat system, improved graphics, and an even better gameplay experience. Torn Banner Studios has created epic movie-style battles, and we’ve got all the information you need to get the best experience as you’re thrust into the action. What is Chivalry 2 About? Chivalry 2 tells the thrilling story of the Mason Order’s rebellion against the…
Best PCs to Play Resident Evil Village
The eighth main instalment in the incredibly popular Resident Evil series launched on May 7th 2021. Resident Evil Village comes with an all-new storyline, detailed graphics and terrifying first-person gameplay. Familiar faces of the series make an appearance alongside horrifying new foes. What is Resident Evil Village About? The storyline in Resident Evil Village follows the events of Resident Evil 7: Biohazard. Once again players take on the role of Ethan Winters to experience a creative narrative in a frightening new location. The story begins…
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,…
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…