We’ve chosen our favourite HST Interest-Free credit PCs to help you select the best PC for you. With our new Interest-Free Credit range you can now spread the cost on specific HST products. There are no hidden fees, and 0% APR meaning spreading the cost will cost you no more than paying for it upfront.

And if that's not enough to sway you, we've also dropped all our PC prices. All our Interest-Free credit PCs have now been reduced by 10%. This exclusive offer is only available for a limited time only! So, what are our Top 5 Gaming PCs in the range, let’s find out:

5. HST Voyager A8 9600 Quad Core GT 1030 Gaming PC

At number 5 is the HST Voyager, it’s an advanced gaming PC, with a professional look. The black interior and exterior, alongside the glass side panel, enhances the LED lighting within the PC.

The advanced A8 9600 Quad Core AMD processor is designed to boost productivity, enhance multimedia and deliver world-class gaming. The fast and powerful 1030 GT 2GB graphics card is able to drive today’s most demanding PC applications and games.

HST Voyager A8 9600 Quad Core GT 1030 Gaming PC. Priced at £494.99.

Priced at just £494.99 reduced from £569.99, the HST Voyager is one of the best value for money PCs within our range. So unleash your creativity and capabilities with this stunning PC, and enjoy an incredible gaming experience.

4. HST 301 i5 8500 8GB RX560 Hex Core Gaming PC

Next is the new HST 301 which has a clean-cut appearance and simplistic design. The front panel is highlighted with a stunning, effective luminescent LED light. The side houses 3mm tinted tempered glass to allow the gamer to admire the inside beauty.

The amazing Intel i5 8th gen processor lets you experience high-quality gaming, entertainment and VR. The i5 8500 CPU delivers new levels of performance and innovation. Fit with the latest Radeon RX 500 series graphics card you can get the gaming experience and performance you deserve.

HST 301 i5 8500 8GB RX560 Hex Core Gaming PC. Priced at £959.99.

Priced at just £959.99 reduced from £1119.99, the HST 301 provides a first class gaming experience and is guaranteed to have an outstanding and durable lifespan.

3. HST Blaze AMD Piledriver FX-8300 8 Core GTX 1050Ti Gaming PC

Third, is the HST Blaze. Again, this PC has a tempered glass side panel to show off it’s Blue LED fans. The ideal solution for gaming enthusiasts, as the excellent cooling solution helps keep the PC at a low temperature when being used intensively.

The AMD Turbo Core technology dynamically adjusts performance to give you the best experience whatever you’re doing. The processor allows for aggressive multitasking when it comes to intensive applications like video editing, and the GeForce GTX 10-series graphics card works alongside it with multi-screen capabilities.

HST Blaze AMD Piledriver FX-8300 8 Core GTX 1050Ti Gaming PC. Priced at £669.99.

Priced at £669.99 reduced from £799.99, the HST Blaze is more than a computer, it’s a supercomputer that uses innovative gaming technologies and delivers unprecedented performance.

2. HST Kamikaze Ryzen 5 1400 Quad Core 1050Ti Gaming PC

In second place, and just missing the top spot is the HST Kamikaze. This PC is notably strong for its reasonable size. Similar to the HST Blaze, it has LED fan cooling system inside that is shown off with the glass window panels.

The lightning-fast AMD Ryzen processor is a superior choice, using true machine intelligence to maximise performance, even when multitasking. The GeForce GTX 10-series graphics card features innovative new gaming technologies.

HST Kamikaze Ryzen 5 1400 Quad Core 1050Ti Gaming PC. Priced at £1019.99.

Priced at £1019.99 reduced from £1199.99, the HST Kamikaze is sure to immerse you, whether you’re playing video games, or utilising other media capabilities. This PC allows you to experience old and new media and applications, like never before.

1. HST Observatory i7 8700 16GB 1060 3GB Hex Core Gaming PC

Our top Interest-Free PC in the HST Observatory. The midi-tower comes complete with four RGB LED fans for full cooling potential, and glass window side panel.

The Intel i7 8700 core processor extends all capabilities, with advanced performance innovations. The latest technology features allow you to have the best computing experience ever, redefining mainstream desktop performance. Intel’s Hyper-Threading technology delivers 12-way multitasking.

The 1060 Dual graphics card is great for high definition gaming, equipped with VR ready technology. The GeForce 1060 graphics card is the perfect choice for all the latest high-definition games.

HST Observatory i7 8700 16GB 1060 3GB Hex Core Gaming PC. Priced at £1299.99.

Priced at £1299.99 reduced from £1499.99, the HST Observatory is sure to immerse you into several digital gaming worlds and superior quality for a reasonable price. This PC delivers all round brilliant performance, which opens the door for virtual reality and beyond.

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Virtual Reality technology has allowed us to immerse ourselves within a game, and delivers a whole new out of this world experience to gamers everywhere. It has blown our minds with the exciting future possibilities it could bring us. For now, let's take a look at some of the brilliant PC games that are available already:

1. LA Noire: The VR Case Files

Everything from the original game has been re-thought and transformed, new dimensions have been added like how you interact with items throughout the game. Also, the storyline has been updated to really immerse you into the virtual reality gaming experience.

The VR Case Files improves gunplay and driving aspects with advanced virtual reality controls.  Rather than tapping away on your keyboard, you lean, shoot and reload using the HTC Vive controllers - it feels invigorating!

With a retail price of £24.99, purchasing the game will be something you won't regret, even if you do accidentally punch yourself in the face.

2. SkyRim VR

Skyrim is one of the most enjoyable VR games to be immersed in. The game feels fresh, new and wondrous again in VR. While it's not as interactive as other games that have been built specifically for VR, it's still great fun to swing around swords and axes.

It provides a new player experience to embark on a full-length open world journey. Ultimately, the goal is to defeat Alduin (the world-eating dragon), but you can equally spend your time exploring and completing side missions.

Its retail price is £39.99, which is on the more expensive side compared to others but the game has been given extremely positive reviews, guaranteeing you won't be disappointed.

3. The Climb

An excellent example of how VR can be used to effectively translate real-world experiences. In the game players scale a series of precarious rock faces, using your virtual hands (VR controllers).

Gameplay reflects actual climbing experiences, so chart your way to the top carefully and use chalk to retain grip throughout. Throughout the game the surroundings are beautiful which makes it (almost) worthwhile maintaining and enduring the sense of peril. Just whatever you do, don't look down!

The Climb is unfortunately exclusive to the Oculus Rift, meaning many may never get to experience it which is a shame. It's priced at around £30.

4. Rick and Morty: Virtual Rick-ality

This VR game is one of the more relaxed VR games. It allows you to experience several of the iconic characters in Rick and Morty show. You can escape and explore the bizarre worlds, but most importantly you can probe, prod and throw things. You play the game as a clone of young Morty, so you may get yelled at along the way by Rick.

It may be more cartoony than the other VR games on this list, but it's one of the more convincing VR experience as it's enjoyable and interactive. The real fun is experimenting with the sci-fi toys and tools in Rick's garage.

This game is available to buy from around £22.99 so if you are looking for Sunday afternoon game then why not try Virtual Rick-ality?

5. Robo Recall

Robo Recall is an action-packed gallery shooter. In the midst of a robot uprising, your aim is to track down and take down rogue robots with a variety of weapons. Not only can you blast away using a variety of guns available, but you can pretty much pick up anything you see and use it as a weapon or shield.

The action game is completely over the top, but a lot of fun - whether you're plucking bullets out of the air and chucking them back at your enemies or ripping limbs of robots to use as weapons. If you want to survive ahead of challenges, you must stay focused!

Robo Recall is designed for use with Oculus Touch controllers, and is FREE if you purchase them. Otherwise priced at around £23, and only available to use with the Oculus Rift.

HST VR Bundles

We offer a wide range of VR Headsets and Gaming PCs within our VR Bundle section. We currently offer Oculus Rift VR Headsets and HTC Vive VR Headsets. Partnered with these we offer four HST gaming PCs: HST Onyx, HST Polaris, HST Evolv and HST 303.

For more information check out of VR Bundles Section on our website now.

HST Onyx Ryzen 5 2400G Quad Core 1060 3GB Oculus VR PC. Priced at £1349.99.

HST Polaris i5 7500 1060 6GB HTC Vive PC. Priced at £1449.99.

HST 303 White i5 7640X 32GB 1060 Oculus VR PC. Priced at £2299.99.

Virtual reality is the next generation of gaming. It's a fascinating way to experience new three-dimensional environments and interactions using nothing more than the power of technology. The Oculus Rift and HTC Vive VR headsets are by far the best PC-tethered gaming headset products to date. But, these headsets need powerful PCs, which is why we have introduced our VR bundle range!

HST VR Bundles: What do you get?

In our VR bundles, you get everything you need for the full virtual reality gaming experience:

• 1 x HST Gaming PC
• 1 x VR Headset
• 2 x Sensors
• 2 x VR/Motion Controllers
• 6 x VR Games (Only with Oculus Rift Bundle)

Choosing your PC

At the moment, we have four HST gaming PCs available as part of a VR bundle package;

HST Onyx

Available with a Ryzen 5 2600 Hex Core, Ryzen 5 2400G Quad Core, Ryzen 7 2700 Octa Core or Ryzen 7 2700X Octa Core. Also, 8GB RAM and  1060 Graphics Card.

HST prices range from £734.99 to £899.99 for the Onyx PC only.

HST Polaris

Available with an Intel i5 7500 Core or i7 7700 Core. Also, 8GB or 16GB RAM, and 1060 Graphics Card. Both headsets are available with this PC.

HST prices range from £809.99 to £879.99 for the Polaris PC only.

HST Evolv

Available with an Intel i5 8500 Core,  8GB RAM and 1060 Graphics Card.

HST price £1049.99 for the Evolv PC only.

HST 303

Available with an Intel i5 7640X Core, 16GB or 32GB RAM and 1060 Graphics Card. Available in Black or White.

HST prices from £1499.9 to £1749.99 for the 303 PC only.

Choosing your Headset

At the moment, we have two types of VR headsets within our range;

Oculus Rift

A powerful, PC-tethered VR headset, that's even more appealing now thanks to a lower price and the inclusion of Oculus Touch motion controllers. It has a retail price of £399.

This headset is available as a bundle with the HST 303, HST Evolv, HST Onyx and HST Polaris.

The Oculus Rift Bundle includes:

• 1 x Rift VR Headset
• 1 x IR sensor with stand
• 2 x Touch Motion Controllers
• 1 x Additional IR sensor
• 6 x Free Games

The Rift has two OLED displays, giving 110-degree wide field of view. The headset has HRTF Technology and integrated headphones that create amazing surround sound depending on your location and can be replaced with your own headphones

Our Oculus Rift bundles range from  £1299.99 to  £2299.99 depending on the PC specification.

HTC Vive

Which is a comprehensive PC-tethered virtual reality system that supports both motion controls and whole-room VR. It has a retail price of £500.

This headset is currently only available with the HST Polaris gaming PC.

The HTC Vive Bundle includes:

• 1 x Vive VR Headset
• 2 x Sensors (Lighthouse)
• 2 x VR Controllers
• 1 x 3-in-1 Connector Cable
• 1 x Link Box

The heart of the VR system is its headset, which is equipped for maximum comfort. Vive VR enables users to be immersed in virtual reality AND Vive Reality! It's enabled by supplementary motion tracking sensors known as the Lighthouse tracking system, which allows freedom of movement within in virtual reality.

Our HTC Vibe bundles range from  £1449.99 to  £1499.99 depending on the PC specification.

Oculus Rift vs HTC Vive

Overall both headsets are amazing, but here are a few pros and cons to both to help you make your final decision:

• The Oculus requires twice as much RAM as the Vive.
• The Vive has better tracking technology.
• The Oculus controllers are slightly more versatile.
• Both have a great game selection, including exclusive options.
• The Oculus is the cheaper option.

Have a look at our VR Bundle range now to make the right decision for you!

HST have recently partnered with Interest-Free Credit partner, DivideBuy, to provide 0% APR credit for HST customers.

By simply clicking the DivideBuy button, you can now spread the cost on one or multiple qualifying items. Ranging from 3 to 12 months, you can choose from a selection of instalment options with no hidden fees and 0% APR so spreading the cost of your order will not cost you a penny more than paying for it upfront.

DivideBuy Application

The DivideBuy application takes just 60 seconds to complete and provides an immediate decision so you can complete your order quickly and easily with complete peace of mind that there are no hidden fees or charges should you pay your instalments on time.

Once your application has been approved, you will electronically sign your agreement and HST will process your order as normal.

DivideBuy Eligibility

DivideBuy use a third-party credit reference agency to perform a credit check to determine affordability. They have a 96% approval rate and a unique lending model that allows them to offer Interest-Free Credit to more people.

In conjunction with a credit check, applicants must also be aged between 18 and 75, be a permanent UK resident, have a valid UK telephone number and have a debit or credit card.

DivideBuy Benefits

As well as allowing you to spread the cost of your HST purchase interest free, DivideBuy also offer a host of other benefits, including:

Exclusive offers from DivideBuy Retail Partners.

Quick checkout with hundreds of Retail Partners.

Ability to view your credit agreement

Option to view your instalment amounts and dates

Ability to review your payment history

With all these benefits and features, what have you got to lose? Shop on HST now and look for the DivideBuy button to spread the cost of your PC interest free!

To access your account or to find out more about DivideBuy, visit dividebuy.co.uk. Alternatively, call our Customer Service Team who are available on 0800 085 0885.

WIN an ASUS Cerberus Gaming Bundle that includes a Gaming Keyboard, Mouse, and XXL Mouse Pad, all thanks to HST’s newest competition opportunity.

About the prize:

Great value starter bundle for someone getting into PC gaming or someone looking for a quality set at a great price (RRP £89.98).

Cerberus LED backlit USB gaming keyboard:

• Fully SECC metal plate for rugged durability for continuous gaming.
• Splash-proof design with drain hole which protects against spilt liquids while gaming.
• 12 macro keys for tactical flexibility for all in-game commands.
• Fully rubberized feet to enhance friction for strong movements for intense gaming.

Cerberus LED indicator USB gaming mouse:

• DPI control with four customisable levels for the speed needed for gaming sequences.
• Convenient LED colour indicator for sensitivity level information at a glance.
• Stylish ambidextrous design for right- or left-handed gamers.
• Improved rubber side grips to reduce sweating and slipping for intense gaming.

Cerberus XXL gaming mouse pad:

• Consistent surface texture ensures precise control for any mouse type in games.
• Non-slip natural rubber base provides extra grip for full control in gaming sessions.
• Anti-fray stitching is neat and durable to prevent ageing after years of gaming.
• Comfortable to support your hand and wrist to minimise fatigue in long gaming stints.

How to enter:

To be in with a chance of winning the ASUS Cerberus Gaming Bundle simply Like our Facebook page, OR Follow us on Twitter at @HighSpecTechUK, AND Tag a friend in the Facebook competition post, OR Retweet the Twitter competition post.

Entries close at midnight on the 24th August 2018, where the winner will be chosen at random. What are you waiting for?

One Update to Rule them all

When Shadow of War launched, it was a rather rocky start for the game due to the controversies surrounding it. The industry blight of microtransactions being the main one. At launch, the idea was that they were there if you wanted them, but you didn’t need to use them to complete the game.

The Shadow Wars told a different story, the final act of the game was a grind fest. Upon reaching this point most players quickly realised that they were under levelled and their army severely underpowered when faced with the foes they were tasked with defeating. It felt as though that portion of the game had been shoehorned in to give the MTX a reason to be there. Buying the loot boxes didn’t give you an easy route to the end game as the items received from them would always be equal or just below the players level. Many players simply didn’t have the time or money to complete the final act so simply left it alone and missed out on the true ending for the game.

A new Dawn?

WB and Monolith have listened to the player feedback and with the latest update, the game finally feels like it should have done upon release. MTX has now been removed from the game altogether and the final chapter has been changed to suit this. With narration from NPC’s and a shorter slog, it feels more in line with the rest of the game. New rewards also await anybody that has yet to complete it and will be available for use for any players that have already finished the game.

The update also brings a host of quality of life changes that aid the removal of the MTX, as well as help the game to feel more complete. The changes include a raised level cap for the player up to 80 and foes up to 85. Also, there are new prestige skills which can be levelled as well after Act III. The ability to spend the in-game currency Mirian to raise the level of gear to match Talion as long as you have completed the gear challenges before doing so. And two new skins; Celebrimbor and Dark Eltariel.

For a full list of all changes that the update brings click here.

With so much focus on MTX in the industry removing them was a logical step for Shadow of War to take. After playing the original base game some fans feel that it is too little too late as the game has already been tarnished by its rocky start. Even if it doesn’t bring everybody back to playing the game it may well serve to bring new players to the table now that the MTX has disappeared. Other companies would do well to take a leaf out of this book as it may yet be possible to save the industry from intrusive MTX if they listen to their players.

Let us know your thoughts on Shadow of War and Microtransactions in gaming below.

We played Shadow of War upon release using the HST Draco i5 8400 1050Ti Gaming PC and we have started our journey again to fully benefit from the latest update using our HST Enso Ryzen 5 1400 Quad Core 1060 Gaming PC.

What are you waiting for, get your rig of power today, assemble your army and take back Middle Earth!!

F2P never looked so good!!

Free to play is a term that usually goes hand in hand with Pay to Win. Warframe changed that. Digital Extremes released the game back in 2013 and it was nothing special. A shooter that offered a limited pool of activities and customisation.

How times have changed, DE updates the game on a very regular basis adding new content all free of charge. There are currently over 50 Warframes and 100 weapons to choose from, with a lot of content to cover trying out a new frame or weapon never gets old.

Space Ninja’s

The opening introduces you to the Tenno and their frames, after being awakened from a cryosleep they are tasked with bringing peace and balance back to the solar system.

You have a choice of 3 frames to start with, Mag, Volt, and Excalibur. All have different abilities and uses. No two frames ever feel the same. The one thing that all frames share is insane agility, and power. The movement systems in the game can feel overwhelming to a new player but once you have the basics down it quickly becomes one of Warframes best features. Combining slides, bullet jumps and rolls to traverse the environment never gets old. It gives you the freedom to fly over a chasm and clear all enemies in a single leap or dash around them cutting them down with ease.

The abilities and power that each frame possess gives you a sense of invincibility when facing single enemies and leave you feeling pretty good when against a group. Take Excalibur, the original Frame, with some crowd control and a devastating ultimate standing toe to toe when outnumbered can feel daunting but the battle quickly turns to your favour. Trinity, on the other hand, works best when used in a group, due to the abilities that buff and heal teammates. Enemies wither against you whilst your team gets stronger.

Missions

When you start your journey as a Tenno you make your way through the star chart visiting all the planets within the solar system. There are 14 different mission types that you can encounter when completing the chart.

Each has their own objectives and feel, exterminate tasks you with destroying X number of enemies to break their ranks before extraction whereas Spy tasks you with retrieving data from 3 consoles without alerting the enemy faction to your presence. Each map is based on the enemy faction and takes inspiration from them, so they feel unique to each area.

As you play through the missions leveling your frame and weapons your power grows, struggle to complete a mission don’t worry try something else and come back stronger and better equipped to deal with the challenges before you.

The Grind

Being a free-to-play game isn’t easy, Warframe gives you complete control over how you want to play and progress. Want to stick to one frame, fine. Want to collect an army of frames to choose from, go for it.

Each area has a boss which drops blueprints, these are essential to creating new frames and weapons. The only problem is they all take time to build. Each frame takes a minimum of 84 hours to build. This may seem like a long time but with so much to do your excitement only grows when waiting for your new frame to be ready. You can either earn everything that the game has to offer simply by playing the game, or you can use Platinum.

Platinum is the premium in-game currency that is used to buy anything outright and skipping the waiting time. It is mainly used for cosmetic items which add a whole new level of customisation to your frames. Platinum can be bought with hard earned cash, but again DE looks to buck the current microtransaction trend by allowing you to trade your in-game items with other players for Platinum. It has created a stable and usable in-game economy, which means you can get whatever you want from the market with Platinum that hasn’t cost you anything at all. There has been a lot of focus on the grind that the game offers and buying things with Platinum. It can be off-putting to new players to start with, as it can feel slow and drawn out at times, but the more you play the quicker the grind gets.

Expansions

DE updates the game on a regular basis but last year saw the release of the biggest content drop to date – The Plains of Eidolon. An open world space with a multitude of creatures to kill, and caves to explore. It even has Warframe fishing! A 10-story high boss also awaits the bravest Tenno. It was a massive leap of faith for them moving from space stations and corridors to open land.

Now they are looking to expand on that with the two new expansion packs announced at TennoCon 2018. The first is Fortuna, which will see the player taken to an open world settlement on Venus. Also, introducing a new faction Solaris United, a group of cyborgs that have made this their home. Coming with Fortuna is the Bondi-K Drive, a hoverboard that adds yet another level to the already satisfying movement tech within the game. New enemies and pastel hues provide even more to the ever-growing lore and content that Warframe offers. The second expansion announced is Codename: Railjack. Taking you off the planets and into space. DE plan to introduce space combat with this expansion allowing the player and their allies to engage in some truly frenetic battles.

We have put around 50 hours into the game so far, which is a relatively low amount of time to be able to see everything that the game has to offer. Every time you jump into the game you always feel a sense of progression towards something; a new frame, new planet, or simply just leveling your chosen gear.

Played on the HST Enso Ryzen 3 1200 Quad Core 1060 Gaming PC
https://hst.co.uk/gaming-pc-s/gaming-pc/hst-vanguard-ryzen-3-1200-1060-gaming-pc.html

What are you waiting for? Join the fight today Tenno.

At last after a long wait…. the impressive NEW Assassins Creed game was revealed at the Game Spotlight 2018.

The trailer presented sends you back to Ancient Greece in a time of a war-torn country and gives you the stealth action roles of 2 remarkable characters. Alexios and Cassandra have been bequeathed powerful weapons and now they can use them for supreme fast action role play.

There’s absolutely EVERYTHING in this new game you would expect from Ancient Greece games and war. Alongside traditional Assassins Creed abilities of fighting we see sailing, ship battles, and as much armour, swordplay, and shields as you could ever wish for in hand to hand combat on the sea and on the beach!!

But that’s not all!

On top of all that you will be involved in horseback riding, swimming, a fight with a bear (it is after all Ancient Greece!) and there’s even a hint of romance in amongst some partying....and nobody parties like the Ancient Greeks!!

This ultimate game play will be available in October 2018 - but are you ready? This is a fast action stealth adventure needing top of the range gaming equipment – essential for extreme combat. We recommend our HST Crystal Black i9 7900X 32GB 1080Ti Gaming PC for the best gaming experience.

Assassins Creed Odyssey definitely gets the thumbs up from us!

Have you ever wanted to be part of a highly trained squad in gritty realistic war time situations?

Do you have the fast action reflexes to adapt and fight successfully in different countries?

Battlefield 5 takes you back to assault and sniper masterclass multiplayer combat action in World War II but with a realistic major difference. These war zones are in the countries we know little about and yet did play an important part in winning the war.

So, do you want to fight in the French countryside, The Netherlands, in the ruins of Rotterdam – or in Norway north of the Arctic Circle where conditions are from easy?

This phenomenal gameplay will take you there. You become engrossed in some gripping situations in a solo campaign, or online multi player and additionally a battle royale mode.

Basic info on storylines:  set in 1943 you follow a young woman who must fight to save her family by joining the Norwegian resistance against the Nazis. There is a set of smaller stories where we follow this woman through intense war-torn countries, but with a perspective of saving your family not saving the world.

If you are prepared for this totally gripping and fast action gameplay you must check out your weapons…. i.e. is your gaming equipment up to the challenge? HST have some ultimate gaming PC’s and can even make them up to your specifications if you wish.

Announced at E3 2018 Shadow of the Tomb Raider promises to be the darkest entry in the origin trilogy so far.

This release sees Lara complete her transformation and become the Tomb Raider that we all know and love.

Following on from the events of the last game Lara is still battling with the mercenary group Trinity. When the race for a Mayan artefact goes wrong it forces Lara to make some tough decisions and become more self-aware due to the power that she now has at her disposal. The game gives you more tools than ever to deal with the threat of Trinity and the impending apocalypse.

The core gameplay hasn’t changed and still retains most of what made the other games so enjoyable, albeit with some refinements. The game has more of a focus on stealth and evasion this time round, not too dissimilar to the Batman: Arkham Trilogy. Underwater swimming has also seen some tweaks with additions such as air pockets and a faster swimming speed. The upgrade and crafting system has also been given the same treatment with refinements and additions aplenty.

Set for release on the 14th September 2018 make sure that you have everything ready to play Shadow of the Tomb Raider.

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