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Best D&D Games to Play After Seeing Dungeons and Dragons: Honour Among Thieves
Dungeons and Dragons: Honour Among Thieves has got us excited to relive our favourite Forgotten Realms adventures all over again! The 2023 Dungeons and Dragons film has made us adore this franchise more than we thought possible. From Holga’s love of potatoes to wild shaping into owlbears and Jarnathan, this film has hit all the right notes. Which just makes us want to crack out our click clack math rocks, dust off the character sheets, and start a whole new adventure. My Water Genasi, Swish,…
Meet ChatOCUK – Our AI Quiz That Will Find Your Perfect Gaming PC!
AI is all the rage right now, and you had best believe Overclockers UK is getting in on the action. Meet ChatOCUK. We digitised the consciousness of our own Ian “8Pack” Parry and stuck him in a computer. Then we asked our new AI to design a quiz to help you pick your perfect gaming PC! Don’t believe us or in the power of science? You don’t have to; just take our ChatOCUK-built quiz and the results speak for themselves. Still sceptical? Well, why not…
Jonsbo D31 and D41 Cases: Compact, Versatile, and Innovative
The old adage goes that good things come in small packages. The Jonsbo D31 and D41 cases go a long way to proving just how right that saying is! These series pack phenomenal versatility and functionality into cases with impressively small footprints. Boasting support for NVIDIA RTX 40 Series GPUs, known for being chonky bois, we are excited to take the lid off these cases just to see how the inner machinations come together. I’ve not even mentioned the best part yet: a removable 8”…
NVIDIA 30 vs 40 Series Graphics Cards
An NVIDIA RTX 30 or 40 Series? That is the question. With so many great advancements in PC hardware over the last few months, you may be left wondering if it’s time for you to start thinking about upgrading, specifically your graphics card. You may be torn between the two generations, or perhaps you just aren’t ready to give up your beloved RTX 30 Series. Whatever the case, to help you decide, we’ve highlighted the key differences between the NVIDIA RTX 30 and 40 Series…
Work From Home: Make the Most of Your Desk (Part 3)
An entire year has past since originally writing this masterpiece, and not much has changed. Whilst everyone else has been busy updating their office spaces, mine looks exactly the same. At home, my setup has been perfected. In fact, I get far more done working from home than I ever could in an office (mainly because I'm not distracting everyone, but we won't mention that). In this awesome series, the Overclockers UK content team share the tips, tricks, and techniques that we use to optimise…
12VHPWR – What is it and Why Do You Need it?
We’ve all heard the word ‘12VHPWR’ being thrown about – but what actually is it? Today, we’re taking a closer look at the 12VHPWR power connectors, highlighting the benefits of this cable, and why you need one in your gaming PC. 12VHPWR 12VHPWR is a type of 12+4-pin power connector, used with the brand-new ATX 3.0 power supplies. A 12VHPWR connector has been designed utilising premium quality materials to deliver up to 600W of power, all from one singular cable. The combination of 12- and…
Phanteks NV7 and D30 – Hardware fit for a Masterpiece
The NV7 PC case and D30 fans are the latest products from the incredible Phanteks. Utilising the Phanteks NV7 and D30 fans, you can create a picture frame to display your epic building skills. Phanteks Showpiece Case The NV7 is a true spectacle to behold, with it you can build a clean and beautiful gaming PC. The most obvious detail of this chassis is that it has not just one tempered glass panel, but two. This gives you a panoramic view of your prized hardware.…
Play Crime Boss: Rockay City With These Five Amazing Gaming PCs
Want to rule the criminal underworld of vibrant 90s Florida alongside an all-star cast of characters? Of course you do, and Crime Boss: Rockay City is here to help you do it! Become the New King of Crime There’s an open vacancy for a new King of Rockay City – and Travis Baker has his sights set on the throne. But he’s not the only one. Take on his role solo or with friends in this organised crime game, combining first-person action with turf…
Wakanda Forever! Exciting noblechairs HERO Marvel’s Black Panther Edition
Wakanda forever! The King of Wakanda, himself, now has a noblechairs Special Edition Gaming Chair. Meet the noblechairs HERO Marvel’s Black Panther Edition. This stunning chair has it all. Superior ergonomics, premium build quality, luxury materials, and a phenomenal Black Panther design. Purple has not looked this good on a gaming chair since the Fallout Nuka-Cola Quantum Edition. Come with us, as we dedicate a few hundred words to marvelling at this chair. HERO Marvel’s Black Panther Edition Obviously, the most important thing we can…
Anatomy of a Micro-ATX Gaming PC – Everything You Need to Know!
Ever wondered what you need to create the gaming PC of your dreams? Then look no further. Our ‘’Anatomy of’’ series focuses on what goes into different gaming systems, showcasing what components meet the different form factors, along with the benefits and drawbacks. Today, we’ll be taking a look at Micro-ATX gaming PCs. What is a Micro-ATX Gaming PC? A Micro-ATX gaming PC will typically utilise a Micro-ATX motherboard, hence the name. With a Micro-ATX PC, you don’t have to compromise on aesthetics or performance…
Is the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 30 Series Still Worth It?
Since the RTX 40 Series was first revealed (and the RTX 50 Series on the horizon!), we’ve been wondering if the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 30 Series is still worth it? Does it still have plenty to offer for gamers out there? Please note: There is limited availability for RTX 30 Series GPUs and gaming PCs. First released in September 2020, the RTX 30 Series supported 2nd generation ray tracing, used NVIDIA’s Ampere architecture, and made use of DLSS to upscale your games. With these and…
Why is My Keyboard Not Working?
When your keyboard suddenly decides to stop working, it’s certainly not the time to start panicking (Cue screaming Spongebob meme). There are plenty of easy and simple-to-do troubleshooting methods and fixes you can try, before you throw your keyboard out of the window. In fact, we’ve put together this guide, highlighting a few of our tips and tricks to get it back into working order. Have You Turned It Off and On Again? An easy, quick troubleshooting method is to restart your PC. Believe…