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Everything You Need to Know to Play Wild Hearts!
Wild Hearts is an RPG game that hit our game library on the 17th of February 2023. Packed full of nail-biting action, a rich world inspired by feudal Japan, and terrifying beasts, Wild Heart has all the ingredients of an incredible RPG, and we can’t wait to play! To get you up to speed we’ve put together everything you need to know about Wild Hearts, including our top PCs and laptops that are perfect to play! Wild Gameplay In Wild Hearts, step into the shoes…
How to Clean a Mouse Mat – Overclockers UK’s Top Tips
Having a clean and tidy gaming environment can really help boost in-game performance. There will be no crumbies clogging up mechanics or clutter fogging your brain. We’ve covered a few aspects of how to clean your gaming set-up, and today we’re focusing on mouse mats. Whether you prefer soft or hard mousepads, RGB or no RGB; we have the top tips for you. So, snap on some marigolds and get scrubbing! Why Do I Need to Clean My Mouse Mat? First of all, why do…
How to Achieve Studio-Quality Audio
Having studio-quality audio for your stream, podcast, or even for content creation can instantly signify you as a quality source of content. If you’re looking to level up your audio, upgrading your equipment is the best place to start. Equipment You don’t have to spend a fortune to get studio-quality hardware! Investing in high-quality microphones, preamps, and audio interfaces is crucial for capturing clear, noise-free audio. Microphone A cardioid condenser microphone is generally a good choice for most streamers because of its wide frequency…
Our Favourite Games We’d Love to See as TV Shows!
We’ve seen so many TV shows based around infamous games, think The Witcher, Netflix’s Cyberpunk Anime, and even the The Last of Us series. This got us thinking – what other great games would make fantastic TV shows? Elden Ring Elden Ring quickly became one of the most popular games of 2022 and even won Game of the Year. With plenty of fast-paced action, rich backstories and lore, along with multiple different characters and arcs, we think it would make one mighty TV show. Whether you…
This Is Why You Need Water Cooling In Your PC
With the latest generation of gaming hardware offering greater performance than ever, you might find yourself needing an improved thermal solution as you upgrade. Enter the wonderful world of water cooling. Today, we want to take you through all the advantages this system brings with it and offer some cheeky hardware suggestions. Why Does Cooling Matter? Just to cover all of our bases, we’ll start off with the simple question. From your CPU to your graphics card, everything inside your PC’s chassis generates excess heat.…
NVIDIA RTX 4080 and 4090 Laptops are Now Available!
Way back in January at CES, NVIDIA first teased their new line up of RTX 40 Series laptops. We’ve been not-so-patiently waiting for their release ever since, and as of today, you can finally order a gaming laptop with either an RTX 4090 or RTX 4080! NVIDIA RTX 40 Series Laptops: NVIDIA RTX 40 Series laptops utilise the brand-new Ada Lovelace architecture along with third-gen RT and fourth-gen Tensor cores, to deliver ultra-fast gaming, smooth frame rates, enhanced Ray Tracing, and AI capabilities. Perfect for…
What is AMD EXPO and How to Use it
If you’re looking to upgrade to the latest generation of AMD hardware, you might have heard the name ‘AMD EXPO’ being thrown about, and no, it’s unfortunately not AMD’s very own branded superhero... (we know, we know... it would be a great superhero name.) AMD EXPO is a brand-new, built-in memory overclocking profile. Here at Overclockers UK, we’ve compiled all the information you need to enjoy high-speed frequencies and an optimised gaming performance. AMD EXPO: AMD EXPO stands for Extended Profiles for Overclocking. Designed as…
OcUK’s Top Tips to Maintain Your Gaming Chair
You’ve picked out your shiny new gaming chair. It’s assembled and looking fiiiine. Now, how do you maintain your gaming chair and keep it looking this way? Never fear, Overclockers UK is here with another handy dandy guide. We’ve pooled together all our best life hacks and cleaning tips for keeping your gaming chair in tip-top condition. We’ll take you through how to clean the various components of your gaming chair, as well as recommend a few products to increase its longevity. Keep Your Gaming…
We Love Hi-Fi RUSH and We Think You Will Too!
Get ready to feel the beat, as the people who brought us The Evil Within and Ghostwire: Tokyo (no, really) present the action-rhythm game Hi-Fi RUSH. It’s taking the gaming world by storm, so much so that we had to play it ourselves just so we could gush about it to you! Rock Out to Animated Action Before we dive into how we feel about the game, you might want some background info. After all, Hi-Fi RUSH was both announced and released in the same…
Everything You Need to Know About Deliver Us Mars
Ground control to Major Tom, this is Deliver Us Mars requesting permission to land. The follow up to 2019’s Deliver Us the Moon is here and we couldn’t be more excited. Here’s everything you need to know about this atmospheric sci-fi adventure. Embark on a Brand-New Mission Set 10 years after the original game, where you were sent to the moon to secure a new energy source to ensure humanity’s survival, mankind is sadly inching closer to extinction. But upon receiving a mysterious distress call,…
Your Guide to the AMD Radeon RX 7000 Series
If you’re looking to upgrade to the latest AMD Radeon RX 7000 Series – then look no further! Here at Overclockers UK, we’ve compiled all of our expert knowledge into this ultimate guide, highlighting everything you need to know about these innovative graphics cards, including all the hardware you need to upgrade. AMD Radeon RX 7000 Series: The AMD Radeon RX 7000 Series utilises AMD’s brand-new RDNA 3 architecture. Built with a cutting-edge chiplet design, it combines both 5nm and 6nm processes to deliver superior…
The Best Time Loop Games to Play for Groundhog Day 2023
Okay campers, rise and shine because there are video games to be played. What better way to celebrate Groundhog Day than by sticking yourself in a virtual time loop and going full Phil Connors? Time loop video games have seen a huge surge in popularity over recent years. That means there’s more for you to play than ever before. Here at Overclockers UK, we’ve picked out our favourite time loop games for you to trap yourself in for Groundhog Day. Deathloop One of 2021’s most-hyped…