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Hidden Tricks You Didn’t Know Your Keyboard Can Do
Our keyboards are wonderful pieces of tech, capable of aiding us in the heat of battle and helping us to complete that never-ending list of work tasks. There are countless hidden tricks and functions that you might not know your keyboard can do, but thankfully we’re here with this handy guide detailing a selection of five shortcuts. Each of these keyboard functions is sure to help boost your in-game performance and productivity, so be sure to keep on reading to learn more. Five Handy Shortcuts…
Whip Your PC into Action with Indiana Jones and the Great Circle
Grab your Fedora and whip, it’s time for an adventure with Indiana Jones and the Great Circle! Prepare to have the Indiana Jones theme in your head for days, because we are talking all things Great Circle! From gameplay to the best PCs to play it on, we’re taking a deep dive into this latest Indiana Jones adventure. Indiana Jones and the Great Circle Gameplay Indiana Jones and the Great Circle is a singleplayer, action-adventure game, developed by MachineGames and published by Bethesda Softworks. Set…
Overclockers UK Christmas Delivery Cut-Off Dates for 2024
Christmas is on the horizon. (Swear it starts earlier every year!) To help you get your Christmas shopping sorted, we’ve got our delivery cut-off dates detailed for you in this article. These dates are subject to change, so bookmark this page or keep the tab open. Whatever you need to not miss out! Custom PCs Our custom-built gaming PCs are always in high demand, so we want to make sure they are performing optimally before they are sent out to you. As such, the custom…
AMD Radeon Uncovered: AMD FSR
We’re back with another article in our ‘AMD Radeon Uncovered’ series, designed to give you a deeper insight into all the cutting-edge tech available with AMD GPUs. In this blog post, we’re covering AMD FSR, showcasing what it is and why you want it for gaming. What is AMD FSR? FSR, or FidelityFX Super Resolution, is AMD’s upscaling and frame generation technology which can notably help to enhance your frame rates and gaming experience. There are three versions of FSR currently available – FSR 2.0,…
Your Guide to NVIDIA RTX 5090
On the fence whether an NVIDIA RTX 5090 is for you? In this ultimate guide we’re taking a deep dive into this graphics card, highlighting all the key details and what hardware you need to upgrade. RTX 50 Series Stock The RTX 5090 has sold out due to high demand. The NVIDIA RTX 50 Series Designed with gamers and creative professionals in mind, the NVIDIA RTX 50 Series seriously packs a punch. Equipped with 5th-gen Tensor and 4th-gen RT cores, along with cutting-edge AI enhancements…
2024’s Best VR Games
The detractors and angry gamers online will have you believe 2024 has been a bad year for gaming. Dear reader, they are wrong! In this article, we’re taking a look at some of the best VR games and AR games that have graced our headsets this year. Let's address the elephant in the room first. Yes, the last couple of years have been incredibly difficult for the overall gaming industry. We’ve seen countless legendary studios disappear forever, and even more layoffs. There’s also been a…
Game Awards 2024 Highlights
This year has seen many highs and lows when it comes to gaming. However, the Game Awards 2024 were certainly a highlight of the year! Once again hosted at the Peacock Theatre in Los Angeles, twenty-nine awards were handed out to acknowledge the phenomenal work behind our favourite games of the year. Join us as we look at who won big and check out some tasty trailers for the games on the horizon. Best Score and Music From an epic orchestral sting to a simple…
Best GPUs for Fortnite
Calling Fortnite fans – are you in need of a PC upgrade to enjoy this high-octane battle royale? If so, this is the blog post for you! We’re here with our best GPUs that are perfect to play Fortnite. Fortnite Fortnite is one of the most popular battle royales out there. Gameplay is simple yet effective. You drop into a huge arena with 99 other players as you fight it out to be the last man standing. To be victorious, you’ll need to carefully craft,…
How Much is My PC Worth?
Are you looking to sell your gaming PC for a few extra pennies? Are you unsure how much your PC is worth? If the answer is yes – then keep on reading! We’ve created this blog post to help you determine how much your PC is worth, listing all the key factors that can influence pricing, with a helpful case study showcasing an example, and of course, some top PC recs for when you’re ready to upgrade. How to Find Out How Much Your PC…
Phanteks NexLinq – A New Leap in Cooling and Lighting
Phanteks is on a mission to change how you look at building custom gaming PCs. With their EZ-Fit system and NexLinq, Phanteks has opened the world of custom water-cooling and lighting to first time builders. For the NexLinq ecosystem debut, Phanteks is launching not one, nor two, or even three products. No, they are launching four products! Even better, each product has multiple options, so you can choose the perfect hardware to match your setup. Behind Door Number One – Phanteks G400A Cases! First to…
Can You Use a Laptop as a Monitor?
Looking to expand your set-up with another monitor? Did you know you can use your laptop as a monitor? We’re here with all the key details you need to know including why you should use your laptop as a monitor, the pros and cons, how to set up your dual displays, and of course a selection of our top hardware recs if you’re in need of an upgrade or two. Can I Use My Laptop as a Monitor? A laptop can easily be repurposed as…
Top 10 Reasons to Choose Overclockers UK for Your Gaming PC
In the market for a new gaming PC? Well, here are ten spicy reasons why you should get yours from Overclockers UK! Overclockers UK is the home of the UK PC gaming enthusiast. We know a thing or two about building gaming PCs. With over 25 years’ experience, a passionate team, and the desire to constantly innovate, our service to you is more than just supplying the parts you need for gaming. We have an extensive range of pre-built and configurable PCs, and we offer…