As big fans of extreme overclocker, Ian ‘8Pack’ Parry, here at Overclockers UK, we’ve decided to call this 8/8, ‘8Pack Day’.
We’re celebrating everything 8Pack has achieved in his 20 years of overclocking and designing incredible elite gaming PCs. Reminiscing about his humble beginnings, records, and powerful PCs.
In the Beginning…
An avid gamer, 8Pack bought his very first PC to enjoy playing games such as Half-Life and Battlefield. It was his keen interest in taking things to the extreme that led to him experimenting with overclocking.
He started by testing the speeds of his own system that he bought from an electrical store. Running 3D mark 01, he tested how this PC compared to others. After it performed poorly, he began researching overclocking and testing different BIOS settings to achieve better performance. Before experimenting with water, phase change, and eventually liquid nitrogen cooling.
8Pack began his overclocking career by posting his results on global overclocking websites, such as HWbot. His top scores and points would later earn him the title of best overclocker in the United Kingdom. After which he was headhunted to help fine-tune trading systems for financial companies. The parts for which, he purchased from Overclockers UK.
Our team wanted to know why 8Pack was purchasing this volume of parts. It turned out he was binning hardware and building crazy fast Trading systems and setting OC records. Seeing his drive for ultimate performance and determination to succeed OCUK approached 8Pack to see if he was interested in designing the world’s fastest gaming and business PCs.
Thus, 8Pack joined with OCUK in the pursuit of PC perfection. Using rigorous testing and validation, along with his expert knowledge, he engineered bespoke systems that break boundaries. Aiming for peak performance and limitless possibilities, he crafted the 8Pack and Infin8 range of extraordinary gaming PCs, along with an exclusive line of powerful PC hardware. Each PC in his range continues to evolve and expand.
Breaking Records
After successfully becoming the best overclocker in the UK, 8Pack earned his first world global record after beating K|ngp|n by overclocking an X79 based system with a Nvidia 680 Lightening in 3D mark Vantage.
Throughout his work with OCUK, 8Pack has taken part in both launching products and overclocking competitions across the world. His determination in overclocking paid dividends when he took the title of the world’s best overclocker in 2015 and held for three years!
In 2013, he completed live world records for overclocking at the launch of NVIDIA’s 780 series of GPUs at GamesCon. What’s more, in 2019, his system, the SuperNova XL was showcased at the Computex Intel launch event for the i9-9980XE Skylake CPU.
Over the course of his twenty years of overclocking, 8Pack has held nearly 100 world records in total. He is the only person to ever achieve over 4000 points at the top of the world rankings on HWbot and even posting 15 world records in one day!
Some of his most memorable record-breaking competitions include:
- Computex in 2013 where he broke the world SuperPI 32M record at the Intel overclocking contest and thus won the contest.
- Gigabyte Retro OC 2014 contest where he won 1st place. Which involved older benches such as 3D Mark 01, 05 and 06
- AsRock overclocking contest in 2014 where he won 1st place. This involved 3D mark Firestrike and 3D Mark 01.
- Galax overclocking competition held in Wuhan China in 2014 using the Galax 980 HOF 8Pack edition graphics and running several 3D benchmarks.
Elite Powerhouse 8Pack Gaming PCs
In each 8Pack PC, every component has been cherry-picked and pushed to the max to unlock unprecedented performance and stability through a combination of fine-tuning and rigorous testing. Every PC comes fully equipped with pre-configurable overclocks and a comprehensive custom water-cooling system to manage temperatures. To complete the look, 8Pack’s bespoke line of PCs feature unrivalled stylish aesthetics, from RGB lighting, and braided cables, to branded distro plates and tempered glass side panels.
In addition to all of this, these systems are perfect for elite tier AAA gaming, as well as professional work. Boasting plenty of power to support image rendering, editing, simulation software, and much more!
The PCs:
His line of elite gaming PCs began with the 8Pack Polaris, Supernova, and Hypercube. Released in September 2013, each of these ultra-high-end systems were designed to achieve ultimate gaming performance as well as blisteringly fast speeds. All finished with unique, stylish aesthetics.
In March 2016, the 8Pack Asteroid landed the fastest Mini-ITX gaming system. Each component within this system had been pushed to its limits, reaching speeds of nearly 1450MHz on the GPU. Whilst compact and small, this PC packed a punch and delivered premium quality performance. Earning it the title of ‘Best PC of the Year’ in TechRadar.
In the same year, the legendary Hypercube gaming PC was updated. Featuring all-new gaming hardware that had been expertly overclocked and redefined for the ultimate gaming experience.
The Orion X joined the 8Pack line-up in January 2017 and proved itself to be an out-of-this-world gaming PC. This mind-blowing PC pushed all limits and was featured in 2Chain’s ‘Most Expensive Series’ and earned features in magazines such as Forbes, TechRadar and Luxury goods.
In 2018, the original Supernova was updated with a refreshed look and incredible hardware, and in the same year, so was the Polaris.
The Polaris MK2, received a stylish revision with new improved modern aesthetics and advanced hardware and more pre-configured overclocking.
In 2019, the legendary Orion X returned, as the Orion X2. The Orion X2 performs as if two bespoke 8Pack PCs were put together, promising incredible performance and gaming potential. Complete with revised looks and hardware.
The limited edition, Supernova XL, was the next elite bespoke PC to join the 8Pack range in 2019. Another revision to the original Supernova PC, the XL came packed with stunning RGB lighting, fully custom water cooling, exceptional gaming hardware, and pre-configured overclocks by 8Pack himself.
Pushing boundaries once again was the 8Pack Frame R8. Launched in 2021, this was a completely wall-mounted system. The Frame R8 utilises powerful AMD hardware and pre-configured overclocks with unique aesthetics. This system is even used by the Mercedes F1 esports team, where they have several of these stunning system on display in the Brackley based HQ.
The Hypercube made its return in 2021 after a dramatic revision. Packed with the latest, powerful generation of gaming hardware, the Hypercube MK2 delivers unparallel performance. Complete with a stylish purple and black design.
Joining the line-up in 2022, was the 8Pack Cryocube, an all-white elite PC. Packed with incredible tech and stylish aesthetics, all are kept crystal cool by the fully custom water-cooling loop.
Finally, the last two revisions to the 8Pack range in 2022, have been the Meteoroid MK2 and the Comet MK2.
Both of these gaming PCs feature mind-blowing gaming hardware to deliver you unmatched performance. All of the hardware is packed inside a custom-built case which you can choose to be constructed from a multitude of different materials. Finished with out-of-this-world aesthetics, inspired by the cosmos.
If you want to get your hands on any of these elite gaming PCs in the 8Pack range, click the button down below where you can find your dream powerhouse system.
Infin8 Gaming PCs
In 2018, in partnership with OcUK, 8Pack also launched the Infin8 range of elite gaming PCs.
Each PC in the Infin8 range has been engineered in a similar fashion to the bespoke 8Pack systems. Every component is cherry-picked to ensure premium quality performance and comes fully equipped with pre-installed overclocks for unparallel gaming and stability.
Some of the latest PCs in the Infin8 range include the Venomous and the Frostbyte.
If you want to find out more about the entire Infin8 range, click the button down below for more.
Exclusive Hardware
Along with his comprehensive array of extreme gaming PCs, 8Pack has also worked to release exclusive branded hardware and bundles. This includes, the world’s first 2000W PSU!
A few examples of the powerful 8Pack hardware you can get your hands on are:
Super Flower Leadex Platinum 8Pack Edition 2000W Modular Power Supply
- 8Pack edition
- 2000W
- 80 Plus Platinum rating
- Fully modular
- Integrated DBB 140mm fan
Team Group 8Pack Edition 32GB DDR4 RAM Kit
- Special 8Pack edition
- 2 X 16GB (32GB) RAM modules
- 3600MHz RAM speed
- Engineered and tested to 8Pack’s standards
- Stylish black design
8Pack EliteAMD Gaming Bundle
- Designed and tested by 8Pack
- Includes AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D with a PBO2 overclock, ASUS ROG Corsshair X670E Hero ATX Motherboard, and up to 64GB EXPO DDR5 RAM
- Choose from a EK 360mm AiO or EK water block
8Pack Elite Intel Gaming Bundle
- Designed and tested by 8Pack
- Includes Intel i9 14900KS with pre-configured overclock, ASUS ROG Z790 Dark Hero ATX Motherboard, and up to 32GB DDR5 RAM
- Comes with an EK 360mm AiO
Plus, if you want some handy 8Pack branded kitchen appliances, in 2015 for a limited time only, he launched the first 8-way OC toaster!
Packed with incredible power, this toaster burns the iconic 8Pack logo onto your toast and the integrated OC button guarantees a cook time of fewer than eight seconds. With its sleek, modern grey design, this is the perfect addition for any gaming enthusiast.
The Future of 8Pack
As gaming and hardware continue to evolve and become more powerful, who knows what 8Pack will design next?
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Ruth Rowley
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Ruth has been with Overclockers UK for over a year and has gone on to write about everything ranging from in-depth hardware guides to monthly game releases.
Outside of writing blog posts, she can be found wrapped in a blanket with her black cat, engrossed in a book or playing life-simulation games such as The Sims, Stardew Valley, and Animal Crossing.
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