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How You Should Spend This Star Wars Day
It’s every Star Wars fan’s favourite time of year: Star Wars Day 2024 is here! With new releases on the horizon and plenty we can already play, it’s setting up to be an exciting Star Wars Day, indeed. So, my young Padawan, dig out your cosplay, get ready to debate the prequels and sequels, and warm up that hyperdrive! We’ve got the games and hardware you need to celebrate. Star Wars Outlaws Ubisoft’s latest Star Wars title, Star Wars Outlaws, is due to release on…
Fire up the Hyperdrive: noblechairs Star Wars Editions
noblechairs has a tasty selection of special edition gaming chairs. Today, we’re all about the Star Wars Editions. Hold onto your lightsabers, as we explore the iconic Star Wars Edition gaming chairs and pillow sets available at Overclockers UK. Each brings more style than the golden bikini and the superior ergonomics every interstellar space craft needs. Iconic Looks from a Galaxy Far, Far Away In the noblechairs Star Wars Edition line-up, we have the HERO Boba Fett, HERO ST Stormtrooper, HERO Darth Vader, and recently…
Celebrate Star Wars Day the Overclockers UK Way
May the Force, and the Fourth, be with you! Here at Overclockers UK, we cannot get enough of all things Star Wars. That’s why we’ve scoured our site for everything from a galaxy far, far away and put it all in one place to share with like-minded folks like you! No scruffy nerf-herders to be found here. When it comes to celebrating Star Wars Day, this is the way. Comfort at Lightspeed When you’re adventuring across the galaxy, it’s important that you do so in…
Star Wars Jedi: Survivor is Here – Get Hype!
After leaked release dates and delays, we can play Star Wars Jedi: Survivor. The long-awaited sequel to Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order is here! It’s time to dust off our lightsabres and warm up the hyper-drive, so we are ready to adventure in a galaxy far, far away. We’re taking a closer look at what we can expect from gameplay, platform compatibility, and the official specifications. Just to make sure your gaming PC is Force Ready, we’ve even thrown in a few cheeky recs, too! …
Exciting Adventures Await in Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga
Punch it, Chewey! We’re heading back to a galaxy far, far away for another brick-built adventure with Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga. You’d have to be a real nerf-herder to not sense the nostalgia is strong with this one. Traveller’s Tales has completely rebuilt this classic for the next generation, down to every last stud. Let’s jump in and see what adventures await. Experience the Entire Skywalker Saga for the First Time For the first time in a Lego Star Wars game, all nine…
NVIDIA Ti vs Super vs Super Ti: Which Is the Model for You?
NVIDIA Ti vs Super vs Super Ti – what do all these mean when it comes to selecting the perfect GPU for your gaming set-up? We’re covering everything you need to know from the Ti to the Super, ensuring you have all the key information before you make your choice. Plus, as an added bonus, we’ve even included a few cheeky product recs. You can’t say we don’t spoil you. NVIDIA Ti Ti stands for ‘Titanium’ and describes any NVIDIA GPU that has been built…
Android and Windows: How to Run Android Apps on Windows 11
Windows 11 boasts many brand-new features. One of which is the integration with Android apps. You can now pair your Android phone to your Windows 11 PC, and it’s never been easier! We’re here with everything you need to know, including system requirements and how to run Android apps on Windows 11. Why Should I Link My Android Phone to My Windows PC? Included with Windows 11 are plenty of integrated features that make using your Android phone with your Windows PC even easier.…
Join Us for Overclockers UK’s 25th Anniversary!
2024 is a very special year for Overclockers UK! It’s our 25th birthday! We’ve got a lot to celebrate and that’s why we’re putting on a very special action-packed event and you’re invited! OcUK 25th Birthday Bash A lot may have changed since 1999, but we’re still here supplying you with all the latest high-performance gaming hardware, PCs, and more. We wouldn’t have it any other way! To mark our 25th birthday, we’re putting on a huge birthday bash in May and all our wonderful…
Guest Review: Shockbyte Servers
Tired of peer to peer hosting or chugging along with your RAM being syphoned to run a Minecraft server? Shockbyte has the tools to quickly and easily host a server and get you and your friends online. We got our hands on a copy of Shockbyte to review their brand-new Control Panel feature. Keep on reading to see what we thought! OcUK Computer Technician and Support Assistant Liam Bould reviewed Shockbyte on his Ryzen based gaming PC. CPUAMD Ryzen 1800XGPUNVIDIA RTX 3070 (Inno3D)RAM16GB Corsair Vengeance…
Building a Silent Gaming PC: Components and Tips
A silent gaming PC delivers the best of both worlds. You can enjoy maximum performance in all your favourite AAA games whilst reaping the benefits of whisper-quiet operation. No more rattly fans or noisy power supplies distracting you in the heat of battle! We’re here to teach you everything you need to know about building your dream silent gaming PC. We even share our top hardware recs and tips for reducing noise. Why Should I Build a Silent Gaming PC? A silent gaming PC is…
Paying for PCs the Overclockers UK Way!
Here at Overclockers UK, we understand that buying a new gaming PC, laptop or component is incredibly exciting, but we also understand that the best gear is incredibly daunting – especially when a new computer can cost £1,000 or more. Thankfully, we’ve taken steps to make paying for PCs even easier. We offer a range of payment options, including debit card, credit card, PayPal, Amazon Pay, gift cards, and even finance agreements available through Novuna Personal Finance. Gift Cards Along with making payments with your…
What Is the Difference: CPI vs DPI?
CPI vs DPI – when shopping for your next mouse upgrade, you’ve most likely heard these two terms. But what does it mean? In this blog post, we’re taking a deep dive into CPI and DPI, highlighting what each one means and exploring if there is a difference between them. What Does CPI Mean? CPI stands for ‘counts per inch’’ and refers to the number of pixels that fit into one inch of the sensor. The higher the CPI, the more sensitive your mouse is…