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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…
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…
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…
Glorious Mouse Tape
We've all been there, just about to make the final, swift, move to take out your enemy. It's been a tough session, your heart is pounding, palms sweaty, but it all comes done to this… just one move to make the final, decisive blow…But then… the mouse slips and with that you're take out. Each set has been customised designed for the corresponding mouse, whether it's the Model O, Model O-, Model D or Model D-, the tape is easy to apply and gives your…
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…
Endgame Gear MPX390 Gaming Mousepad
Endgame Gear continues to innovate with their latest 39*39cm mousepad. What makes this product unique is the inclusion of CORDURA® fabric. A hard wearing textile made primarily for construction workers or outdoor athletes, CORDURA® has an unusual level of durability yet remains supple. As such Endgame Gear thought it would be the perfect material to use in MPX390 since the product is targeted at pro-level users who need a reliable surface for their mouse. First class materials Additionally, Endgame Gear have made the underside of…
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…
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…