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The Best Laptops to Take Back to School
If you’ve just started back at school, college, or university, you don’t want your clunky old laptop to let you down. There’s nothing worse than running out of battery during a lecture, slow performance hampering your creative ability, or losing work just before you hit save. Gaming Laptops powered by NVIDIA graphics can keep up with your busy timetable thanks to their reliability, speed, and powerful performance. For example, you can quickly take notes, power through assignments, and then spend your evening gaming. NVIDIA GeForce…
Back to School: Five Games for the New Term
Whether you’ve been out of the education system for years or are still diligently returning each year, September has undeniable back to school vibes. We’ve got the itch to return to some hallowed halls, but in an infinitely more fun way. We’ve had an ask around the Overclockers UK office and gathered five of our favourite games set in and around schools. (School gameplay not mandatory!) The Sims 4 High School Years Of course, we have to start with the ultimate simulation of school life…
Sims 4 is Free-to-Play – So Treat Yourself to These Bundles!
After nearly ten years, the Sims 4 ditched its entry fee and went free-to-play from October 18th 2023! As it frees up the finances of new and old players alike, it’s a great excuse to treat yourself to some of the many, many packs available. Sims 4 sells additional content in three ways – hefty expansion packs, substantial yet niche game packs, and charming if shallow stuff packs. With over three dozen to choose from, it’s a good thing you can pick one of each…
Back to Uni – The Overclockers UK Way
As per usual, the summer holidays have flown by. Somehow, it is already time to think about going back to uni! The younger kids go back to school in September, but for those starting or returning to University, Fresher’s Week is still a couple of weeks off. With your reading lists, accommodation, and timetables all sorted, it’s now time to think about your desk. Here at Overclockers UK, we have the perfect equipment for your university desk – which can handily double-up as premium gaming…
Cyber Vibes Custom Keyboard
Meet the Cyber Vibes Keyboard Parts List Ducky ProjectD Tinker 65 Barebone Keyboard - Black Glorious Kalih Brown Key Switches Traitors Infinity PBT 109 Keycaps CableMod Classic Coiled Cable – Dominator Yellow Are you ready for the future? With the Cyber Vibes custom keyboard, your gaming setup will be ready for every threat and twist the future throws your way. Explore the Cybercity Designed to captivate and destroy your enemies, the Cyber Vibes custom keyboard boasts a stunning vibrant yellow and black aesthetic, along with…
NVIDIA Inside Look: GeForce Experience
All NVIDIA graphics cards come equipped with a complete suite of cutting-edge features, designed for gamers, streamers, and content creators alike. That’s why we’ve decided to create our very own blog series, titled ‘’NVIDIA Inside Look’’, designed to take a closer look at these ground-breaking technologies. In this article, we’ll be showcasing NVIDIA GeForce Experience, detailing what exactly it is, how you can utilise it to optimise your experience, and of course our top GeForce Experience compatible gaming PCs. What is NVIDIA GeForce Experience? NVIDIA…
Agent Aura Custom Keyboard
Meet the Agent Aura Keyboard Parts List Glorious GMMK Pro 75% Barebone – White Ice Glorious Gateron White Key Switches Glorious Aura PBT 145 Keycaps - Black Glorious Coiled Cable – Phantom Black Illuminate your gaming adventures in all your favourite vibrant colours with the Agent Aura custom keyboard set up. Enjoy powerful performance, ultra-fast response times, a smooth typing experience, and of course that classic rainbow aesthetic. Colourful Auroras The base of this custom keyboard setup is the Glorious GMMK Pro 75% Barebone, keeping…
What is the INS Key for and How Can I Make it Useful?
There are far too many keys on our keyboards to keep track of all their different functions, especially those that we don’t use every day. One of which is the INS key. This key can be incredibly useful and is even utilised in some easy-to-use keyboard shortcuts. Thankfully, if you don’t know what the INS key is, then you’re in the right place! We’ve compiled this handy guide detailing everything you need to know, including how to use the INS key shortcuts to boost your…
Three Exciting New Kolink Product Lines Available Now
Hold onto your hats, we have three Kolink product lines dropping today, and each is incredible in its own right. Meet the Kolink Umbra Radiant, Unity Lateral, and Observatory HF. What we are getting today are two types of PC case and ARGB LED kits. You can upgrade your chassis and give it a splash of colour in one fell swoop! Read on if you’d like to learn more about these exciting products. What’s Available? Joining the Kolink line up are the Umbra Radiant ARGB…
Does My PC Have Bluetooth?
Bluetooth connectivity boasts huge advantages to gamers, streamers, and content creators. It grants you ultra-fast connectivity, compatibility with a huge variety of devices, and no wires constricting your movements or interrupting your gameplay. If you’re looking to utilise Bluetooth connectivity, but don’t know if your PC is compatible, then you’re in luck. As PC experts, here at Overclockers UK, we’ve put together this handy guide detailing how you can find out if your PC has Bluetooth and how to enable it. What is Bluetooth? Before…
Can You Survive Gord? New Colony Sim from Team17
It’s time to build your tribe and prevail against the darkness, can you survive Gord? Gord is a colony sim developed by Covenant.dev and published by Team17. Set in a dark fantasy world, you must embark on quests whilst managing the tribe’s populace. Your people may have a story or two to tell that will affect all your fates! Come with us as we explore this exciting real time strategy game. Gord Gameplay Inspired by Slavic folklore, Gord is a city builder, colony sim with…
BBC Proms 2023: Prom 57 Fantasy, Myths, and Legends
Last night, we returned to the Royal Albert Hall for the BBC Proms 2023. Conducted by Anna-Maria Helsing, this grand musical event was a deep dive into all our favourite orchestral fantasy and adventure soundtracks from film, television, and gaming. Catch Up with Last Years BBC Proms: If you want to catch up with the sounds of last year's BBC Proms, be sure to read through our dedicated blog post. Read More What are BBC Proms? Before we take a look at this year's celebrations,…