Mobile Gaming: Does it Compare to PC?

Mobile Gaming: Does it Compare to PC?

We’ve all spent hours engrossed in our favourite video games – whether this is a fast-paced FPS, farming simulators, or adventurous RPGs. No matter what your choice of game is, the real question is what platform you’re using.  With PC, console, and mobile gaming all battling for popularity and the number one spot – we're exploring the question of whether or not mobile gaming is really worth it.   Mobile Gaming Mobile gaming has revolutionised the way in which we can enjoy playing our favourite games. …

Overclockers UK Ultimate PC Building Guide

Overclockers UK Ultimate PC Building Guide

Building your own gaming PC can be a daunting prospect. Step in Overclockers UK. We’ve put together this extensive guide, complete with further reading and an FAQ, just for you.  Build Your Own PC There are many things to consider when building your own gaming PC. You need to decide on the perfect hardware for your needs. These then need to be compatible and work cohesively together. In addition to this, a stylish PC case is a must, but it also has to be large…

Work From Home: Make the Most of Your Desk (Part 4)

Work From Home: Make the Most of Your Desk (Part 4)

It’s time for part four of our dedicated work from home series, designed to help you streamline your desk and boost your productivity.   Today, I’ll be giving you an insight into my work from home set up, highlighting all of the great tech and how it helps me optimise my creative workflow.  Our WFH Series Before we kick off with my set up – here's a little reminder of the rest of the articles in the series, just in case you wanted a refresh.   Emily's…

MSI Gaming Laptop Buying Guide: What to Consider Before You Buy

MSI Gaming Laptop Buying Guide: What to Consider Before You Buy

There are thousands of gaming laptops out there, from a range of incredible manufacturers. One of which is MSI. Their laptops have been designed for gamers, with a focus on performance, versatility, and reliability. What’s more, some models have been fine-tuned with creators in mind and come equipped with the latest hardware to effectively handle a range of intensive applications, such as streaming.   In this article, we’re taking a closer look at MSI laptops, highlighting all their cutting-edge features, and what to look out for…

Does AMD FreeSync Work With NVIDIA Graphics Cards?

Does AMD FreeSync Work With NVIDIA Graphics Cards?

It’s the age old question – AMD or NVIDIA? Both AMD and NVIDIA graphics cards come equipped with so many cutting-edge features, including their intelligent adaptative sync technologies – G-Sync and FreeSync.   However, instead of being torn between the two and weighing up the differences in performance, did you know that FreeSync is compatible on NVIDIA graphics cards? Thankfully, as the PC experts, we’ve put together this guide detailing what AMD FreeSync is and how you can use it with your NVIDIA GPU, along with…

Best PCs to Play Everspace 2 

Best PCs to Play Everspace 2 

In April 2023, Everspace 2 moved from early access to full release. Launching to positive reviews, we are excited to take a closer look at this open world, space exploration game.  Everspace 2 takes us on a fast-paced adventure, filled with spaceships, exploration, and perplexing puzzles. Sequel to the popular Everspace, this game has spent over two years in early access being refined, tested, and receiving six major content updates. Now it has been taken out of the oven and is ready for us to…

Duke it Out With Some Brawlers This Weekend

Duke it Out With Some Brawlers This Weekend

Our favourite time of the week is here: the weekend! Aka a two-day-straight gaming session with the squad. This weekend, we’re feeling brawlers. After a stressful week at work, sometimes there’s nothing to it but to blow off some steam with controlled combat. Or rather, combat you control with a mouse and keyboard (or console controller if that’s your thing). We’ve put together a list of great brawlers, for you and your mates to play this weekend. Whether you conduct a tournament of skill or…

Earth Day: The Best Earth-Friendly Tech Being Developed!

Earth Day: The Best Earth-Friendly Tech Being Developed!

This Earth Day, we’ve decided to celebrate some of the very best Earth-friendly tech that’s currently being developed.   All of this eco-friendly hardware and technology has been designed to reduce the strain on precious resources, prioritise recycling, and protect the Earth’s natural environment.   Microsoft Ocean Plastic Mouse: Microsoft has made huge strides in sustainability and eco-friendly tech through its Ocean Plastic Mouse. This mouse has been built from 20% of recycled ocean plastic, which has been cleaned before being processed into recyclable plastic resin pellets. …

The Best Dragons to Battle This Saint George’s Day

The Best Dragons to Battle This Saint George’s Day

Hark and listen carefully, brave adventurers! Here be dragons - scaled demons that rule far away kingdoms from the sky and unleash terror on the lands below. The poor folk of these forsaken lands have but one hope – you! Yes, in honour of Saint George’s Day we charge you, with brave steel in hand, to make haste to one of these virtual worlds cursed by dragons. Fight the fire-breathing menace, be the hero, and don’t forget to loot their piles of gold.  Alduin and…

How to Connect Your Wireless Headset to Your Gaming PC

How to Connect Your Wireless Headset to Your Gaming PC

Have you recently spoilt yourself with a brand-new wireless headset but are now stuck on how to connect it to your PC? If this is you – then fear not! There’s no time to panic since we’ve put together this helpful guide showcasing how you can connect your wireless headset to your gaming PC.  Corsair HS80 Wireless Gaming Headset Why Buy a Wireless Gaming Headset? Wireless gaming headsets are a must-have peripheral for anyone wanting to enjoy clutter-free, versatile gaming.   Completely wireless, you won’t need…

The Best PC & Hardware for Enthusiasts!

The Best PC & Hardware for Enthusiasts!

Are you a veteran streamer or enthusiast gamer looking for your next gaming set up upgrade? Well, have we got the blog post for you!  We’ve put together this list of our best PC and hardware for enthusiasts, designed to help you achieve superior performance in your favourite AAA titles and creative projects.  This high-quality PC and all of this incredible hardware comes to £4,346.21* (including a pillow set).  Refract Gaming Indigo Pre-built PC: Built by PC experts, the Refract Gaming Indigo has been fine-tuned…

Coming To VR: Breachers

Coming To VR: Breachers

Climb, vault, rappel, swing, shoot, and strategise your way to victory in the awesome VR game, Breachers.   Breachers has tactically entered into our Coming To VR series. Launched on Thursday, 13th April, Breachers is a 5v5 VR FPS where your wits and decision-making skills are put to the ultimate test.   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EcClud1gcd4 Does the game already being released breach the ‘Coming to VR’ name of this series...? Yes, it does!   Do we care...? No, we don’t! Because Breachers is our new favourite VR title!…