Prepare to lead your armies to victory in this reboot of the 1998 tactical turn-based strategy classic. Warhammer 40,000: Chaos Gate – Daemonhunters takes you to the iconic gothic science fiction backdrop of the 41st Millenium. There you will command the Grey Knights – humanity’s greatest weapon – to root out and purge a plague that spans the galaxy.
If the prospect of commanding your own personalised squad of Daemonhunters has piqued your interest, then you’re really going to enjoy the little taster for the game we at Overclockers UK have put together for you. On top of that, we’ve picked out five fantastic gaming PCs perfect for commanding your soldiers.
Forge Your Champions
In Warhammer 40K: Chaos Gate – Daemonhunters you will take command of the Grey Knights. This secretive yet supremely powerful faction of the iconic Space Marines is humanity’s greatest weapon against the insidious forces of Chaos. This legendary chapter of Daemonhunters is sworn to eradicate corruption, making them the perfect squad to take on The Bloom.
As you combat this world-infecting plague, you can customise and upgrade your Grey Knight squad as you please. Teach them a range of diverse skills and psychic abilities, unlock powerful equipment, and specialise your champions into four unique classes. If that wasn’t enough, each warrior can be made to feel like one of your own with customisation options for armour, facial features, and even voice options to choose from!
Plan Your Strategy
As a tactical, turn-based strategy game, planning and preparation are the keys to victory in Chaos Gate. What classes you choose for your squad of Grey Knights, and how you equip them is just the first step, as you must also turn the litany of environments to your advantage as well. As you face down the mutated and ever-evolving threats of The Bloom, you can make use of Precision Targeting to gain an advantage in combat.
With this system, you can command your squad to take long-distance shots from afar guaranteed to hit enemy weak points or get in close to dismember and dismantle your foes in brutal melee combat. Chaos Gate does not shy away from the brutality of war, showing every evisceration and execution for gory displays of your Grey Knights’ prowess.
How can I play Warhammer 40K: Chaos Gate – Daemonhunters?
You’ll be happy to hear that Warhammer 40K: Chaos Gate – Daemonhunters is available to play on PC, PlayStation 4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, and GeForce Now.
Official PC System Specifcations for Warhammer 40K: Chaos Gate – Daemonhunters
If you want to dive into the ceremite boots of your own squad of Grey Knights, then you’ll need a PC that meets the following specifications:
| Component | Minimum Specs | Recommended Specs |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Windows 8.1/10 64-bit * | Windows 8.1/10 64-bit * |
| Processor | Intel i5-4590 AMD FX-8350 | Intel i7-7700 AMD Ryzen 7 2700 |
| Memory | 8GB RAM | 16GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 770 AMD Radeon R9 280X | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 AMD Radeon RX 580 |
| DirectX | Version 11 | Version 11 |
| Storage | 18GB available space | 18GB available space |
Our Top 5 PCs to Play Warhammer 40K: Chaos Gate – Daemonhunters
A Grey Knight is armed to the teeth with only the best gear the Imperium can offer, so why not arm yourself with the best gaming hardware? We’ve picked five fantastic gaming PCs perfect for playing Warhammer 40K: Chaos Gate – Daemonhunters. If these computers worthy of the Omnissiah aren’t what you’re looking for, then explore the full range of gaming PCs here at Overclockers UK.
OcUK Gaming Dagger
It might not be a Thunder Hammer or Force Sword, but the OcUK Gaming Dagger is just what you need to battle the forces of Grandpa Nurgle. This budget friendly gaming PC boasts an Intel Core i3-10100F CPU, paired with 16GB of 3200MHz DDR4 memory. This is an excellent foundation to enjoy phenomenal performance in a wide range of modern gaming titles. Alongside this, the OcUK Dagger boasts an NVIDIA RTX 3050 GPU, perfect for rendering a battle between your squad of Space Marines and a Great Unclean One in glorious detail.
Refract Gaming Jade
Built for plug-in and play gaming, the Refract Gaming Jade is a perfect system for those entering the world of PC gaming. It uses an AMD Ryzen 7 7700 processor with 32GB DDR5 RAM for everything it needs to run efficiently. Equipped with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Ti Graphics Card, the Refract Jade can harness the power of Ada Lovelace architecture. It’s ideal for playing Chaos Gate, and other popular titles like Grand Theft Auto V and PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds. Plus, all Refract Gaming PCs come with next-day delivery and three years parts and labour warranty.
Refract Gaming Azure
If you’re looking to share your Grey Knights’ crusade with the world, the Refract Gaming Azure is a great choice for you. Whether you want to stream Chaos Gate, Baldur’s Gate 3, or Starfield, this PC has the power to do it with its AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D CPU. Gaming is enhanced thanks to the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Graphics Card. Armed with Ada Lovelace architecture, you have a plethora of gaming features at hand to bring your favourite titles to life. Like all Refract Gaming PCs, the Azure comes with next-day delivery and three years parts and labour warranty.
OcUK Gaming Empath
Channel the power of the Space Marines with the mighty OcUK Gaming Empath. This PC is the pinnacle of gaming, streaming, and working. It features a powerful AMD Ryzen 7 7700X CPU, with eight cores for unbelievable multitasking performance. For unrivalled gaming performance, the Empath is equipped with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 GPU. What’s more, there’s a 500GB primary SSD and room for a secondary solid state drive to be added in. Plus, this is one of our configurable gaming PCs, meaning you can adjust the base spec from a pre-selected list of hardware to better suit your needs.
OcUK Gaming Geranium Z7
The sleek OcUK Gaming Germanium Z7 looks like a PC sent straight from the 41st Millenium. A treat for the eyes and for your gaming experience, this stunning case packs in plenty of processing power thanks to the Intel Core i7 14700KF CPU. What’s more, with the beastly NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 GPU you will get the extreme power needed by overclocking enthusiasts and hardcore gamers. Lastly, there’s ample storage with both a 500GB M.2 SSD and a 1TB M.2 SSD to give you space for all your games, files, music, and more!
*Prices are correct at time of writing and PC specs are subject to change.
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Jacob is a passionate gamer, plus a noted Pokemon and LEGO nutjob, who emerges only when doing the words here at Overclockers UK. Since starting at the tail end of 2021, Jacob has gone on to write dozens of blogs on everything from the latest games to whimsical Dickens-inspired poetry. Outside of creating content and being the one person in the office daring to champion Nintendo, he is often found fawning over his Pokemon card collection and his trio of lovely doggos.
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