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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…
Treat Yourself to a New PSU with the Lian Li SP750
Small, stylish, powerful. It's the Lian Li SP Series Power Supply Unit. More specifically, the SP750 SFX 80 Plus Gold PSU. That's right, 750W of power from a small form factor unit. Whether you use small form factor builds to save on space, or just enjoy the challenge, this is the perfect PSU to install in your case. Despite its dinky size, all your high-end hardware will be efficiently delivered power without issue. If that isn't fantastic, then I don't know what is. (Why yes,…
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…
The Kolink Inspire K5 is a Beauty in ARGB Design
Performance, aesthetics, and cooling - three crucial factors that go into buying a gaming PC case. Thankfully, you won't have to prioritise one over the other, courtesy of the Kolink Inspire K5 ARGB Mid-Tower Case. A long-awaited addition to the Inspire range, Kolink brings a one-of-a-kind design to the K5 mid-tower chassis. The eyes are immediately dazzled by the front panel's addressable RGB-LED strip and rear 120mm ARGB fan. A tinted yet chic tempered glass side panel easily shows off your dazzling colours and high-end…
Award-Winning Five Years on the Trot – noblechairs are Truly Iconic
On Monday 31st of May, the European Hardware Awards winners were announced for 2021. Taking its place among the champions once more, the noblechairs ICON Series Gaming Chair has been crowned best of the best. For the fifth year running, it is time to don our party hats and celebrate this award-winning gaming chair! At the moment, noblechairs are going from strength to strength. In this week alone, they have launched a new special edition chair as well as receiving multiple awards for their innovative…
It’s Always Sunny-Side Up with Meshlicious
Starting out solely as the pursuit of space-conscious build enthusiasts, the proliferation of SFF (aka small form factor) PC cases in recent years is incredible. Multiple professional case manufacturers now offer their own high-quality interpretations of this category. The latest attempt comes from Lian Li, who have teamed up with NCASE to create a whole new brand to go with it. Meet: Ssupd- otherwise known as Sunny Side Up Design. Continuing with the food theme, Ssupd have dubbed their first case - “Meshlicious” -. That's…
Meet Your New Favourite HERO – noblechairs Elder Scrolls Online Edition
Teased at the beginning of the year, Overclockers UK is proud to finally announce the noblechairs HERO Gaming Chair - Elder Scrolls Online Edition. Expect the same premium comfort we know and love from the noblechairs HERO range while ogling the beautiful design. Was this gaming chair pulled straight from Tamriel? Honestly, we’ll never know for sure it wasn’t. Come with me on a journey of discovery as we show off every inch of this magnificent chair. Throne Fit for a Thane Sit back and…
Discover Streacom’s Ultra-Compact Fanless Mini-ITX Case
You don't need a large case to bring out the best in your gaming PC. Streacom is well-known for manufacturing small, fanless cases which excel at passive cooling with first-rate results. The Streacom DB1 Ultra-Compact Fanless Mini-ITX Case is their latest innovation. This case is designed to bring out the full potential of the current-gen APUs. The Streacom DB1 comfortably handles 45W of cooling, making it ideal for power-efficient systems. Furthermore, it's compatible with both Intel and AMD motherboards, making this case a great choice…
Work And Play In High Fidelity With EPOS H3 Headset
While lockdown may be gradually lifting here in the UK, many of us are still finding ourselves working from home. Kitchen tables, spare rooms, and even our precious battle stations are still serving as a temporary setting for meetings. As such, many of us are still in the market for a good all-rounder headset. One which can take us from Zoom calls to the battlefield, all in glorious high fidelity. Well, look no further: Meet the EPOS H3 Headset. Stylish Sound Sporting a range of…
Elevate Your Soundscape: Amazing Audio with EPOS
Audio is an important aspect of our gaming experience. The score can build tension and illicit emotion, the dialogue makes us laugh, and the sound effects add depth. So, it stands to reason that you want a headset to do your game audio justice and keep you in clear contact with your squad. This is where EPOS comes in. Innovating audio technology, EPOS stem from their parent company, Sennheiser, with over 100 years of experience. Since the brand launched in 2018, EPOS has been bringing…