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Fresh from the Glorious Forge: Series One PRO Wireless Mice
We all love Limited Edition products. When Glorious fired up the Forge to produce the Series One PRO Wireless gaming mice, we couldn’t help but get some serious heart eyes. There are three models available in their latest Group-Buy run, each sporting their own bold aesthetics and stylish names. Come with us as we ogle these gorgeous gaming mice and then struggle to pick just one. The Lewks The Glorious Series One PRO Wireless Series has a sleek, understated aesthetic, with muted colour highlights and…
Sonic Origins Blasts Onto PC! Get Ready to Go Fast With the Official System Specifications
Gotta go fast with this blast from the past! Sonic Origins raced its way onto PC just in time to blow out the candles on the blue blur’s 31st birthday. With the massive success of Sonic’s two forays into live-action cinema, this game arrived just in time to educate a whole new generation on the history of Sega’s mascot. 90’s Nostalgia For a New Generation Sonic Origins is a compilation containing remasters of Sonic’s early 90s adventures. It includes the original Sonic the Hedgehog, Sonic…
PWM vs DC Fans: Everything You Need to Know!
A gaming PC is incomplete without reliable and sufficient cooling to keep it performing at optimum temperatures. Without efficient cooling, you risk low framerates, sluggish performance, and potentially BSODs. One of the ways in which you can keep all your important hardware cool and performing at its best is by utilising either PWM or DC fans. However, you may be wondering what are the differences between these fans? Do the different types affect performance? Thankfully, Overclockers UK is here to show you what these fan types…
Amazing Games We Really Wish Existed: Vol 1
We’ve all been there. You’re happily watching some television and the characters start playing an epically cool game. You want to play too! But, alas. It is a fictional game with no IRL counterpart. Today, we’ll be looking at such games and even using our best technical knowledge to theorise what specs they’d require. So, come along, grab a cuppa, and let’s have some fun. Dash Dingo from The Simpsons The Simpsons is known for its not-so-subtle nods to popular culture and we love them…
Lian Li UNI FAN SL-INF 120: High Airflow, Cool Looks
Upgrade your thermal solution and make it infinitely cooler with Lian Li’s second-generation fan series. The UNI FAN SL-INF 120 takes all the cooling prowess and geometric aesthetics of the SL120 and takes things to a whole new level. Innovations have been made across the fan frame, to make installation easier, improve compatibility, and generally glow up! What’s Available There are four models in the UNI FAN SL-INF 120 line-up. You can opt for a single fan or deck your whole PC case with fans…
What are the Best Cooling Solutions for the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X 3D CPU?
After the release of AMD’s successful flagship CPU, many are now looking to upgrade and harness the power of the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X 3D. Before you upgrade, you need to ensure that your PC is fully equipped with all the cooling power it needs to achieve maximum performance with this brand-new processor. Thankfully, Overclockers UK is here to tell you the best cooling solutions for the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X CPU. What is the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X 3D CPU? The latest innovation in…
The Best PC Games of 2022…So Far!
As both the weather and the release schedule start to get drier, it’s time to reflect on the games the year has gifted us so far. We have had long-anticipated releases, blockbuster launches, and titles that will live forever in the memes they have created. But with so many games that have come out in 2022, which ones truly deserve to be called the best? Well, we’ve seen them all here at Overclockers UK, so who better than us to pick 2022’s best PC games…
Anatomy of an ATX Gaming PC – Here’s What You Need!
Ever wondered what you need to create the gaming PC of your dreams? Look no further! Our team of PC experts at Overclockers UK has compiled this helpful guide on what goes into different gaming systems. In this blog post, we will focus specifically on ATX Gaming PCs, showing you what components make up an ATX PC, the benefits and drawbacks, along with our top hardware recommendations. What is an ATX Gaming PC? Defined by the size of the hardware, an ATX gaming PC typically…
What are the Best PCs for Streaming?
With the popularity of streaming and content creation on the rise, many more of us are considering a career in streaming. As a result, you may be left thinking what are the best PCs for streaming? Thankfully, Overclockers UK is here to tell you everything you need to create a powerful streaming set-up that will impress both you and your audience. We’ve included some of our top product recommendations, pre-built systems, and some stylish peripherals to complete the look. What You Need: For professional streaming,…
8Pack Meteoroid MK2: Out of this World Performance
This year has seen the 8Pack Cryocube make its debut, now joining the line-up is the 8Pack Meteoroid MK2. Mini yet mighty, this gaming PC has been packed with high-performance hardware, custom water-cooling, and overclocked with the 8Pack touch. What more could you want from a premium gaming PC? A futuristic aesthetic, you say? Well, it’s got that too! As well as a myriad of customisation options allowing you to tailor this machine to your specific needs. Stellar. https://youtu.be/AQgY3vfyrj8 The Spec As always with 8Pack…
The Official System Requirements for Dying Light 2: Stay Human on PC
After a seven-year hiatus, the parkour edition of the zombie apocalypse is back and bigger than ever. Dying Light 2: Stay Human sees the pandemic spread from the city of Harran to the whole world. 22 years on from the first game, only two percent of humanity has avoided infection. As a new protagonist, with their own goal and motivation in this changed world, do you and your gaming PC have what it takes to survive and... stay human? Dying Light 2 Cinematic Trailer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=68bZ1LKKh7Q&ab_channel=DyingLight…
L-Connect 3 is Here – Lian Li’s Latest Update to its RGB Software
L-Connect 3 is the latest version of Lian Li’s powerful RGB software, designed to work with a wide range of products including cases, Strimer V2 cables, UNI FAN SL and AL cooling fans, and AIO coolers. L-Connect 3 is a complete overhaul of Lian Li’s existing RGB software. You’ll find a new UI giving you a better user experience, compatibility with the latest Lian Li RGB hardware, and monitoring capabilities, allowing your components to react to changes in PC performance. We’re going to guide you…