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Overclockers UK Academy: How to start PC Streaming
In this guide, we are going to show you how to create a high-quality PC streaming set up! Ideal for those who may already have a following and want to boost your view count or perhaps it’s your new year's resolution and don’t know where to get started. That’s where the OcUK Academy comes in! Our team of experts have compiled everything you need about hardware and broadcasting software so you will have all the tools you need to go Live! Watch How to Start…
Phanteks Expanding Evolv Shift XT & Revolt SFX PSUs
Phanteks are back with a revolutionary Evolv Shift XT Mini-ITX PC chassis and their ever-popular Revolt line of PSUs. Both the Mini-ITX Evolv Shift XT and Revolt SFX PSUs might be small in size but pack a whole host of enthusiast features. The Evolv Shift XT Mini-ITX PC chassis have the unique ability to extend in size to three different configurations perfect for any hardware. What’s more, the Revolt SFX line of power supplies offer outstanding efficiency with 80 Plus Gold and Platinum ratings. …
Monster Hunter Rise: Official PC Specifications and Everything You Need to Know
It took a bit of patience, but Monster Hunter Rise finally made it to PC on January 12th 2022. The title from Capcom’s acclaimed series started life as a Nintendo Switch exclusive. After teasing PC gamers with a demo in October 2021, the full game can be enjoyed by everyone. You might be one of those returning players or maybe you’re new to Monster Hunter after hearing so much about it. Whichever category you fall under, we at Overclockers UK have you covered. We’ll fill…
Amazing Updates to the Kolink Observatory Z aRGB Range
It has already been a strong start for cases this year, and now Kolink is throwing their hat in the ring. Adding to their flagship Observatory Z range, we have two new cases for you today. The Observatory Z aRGB and the Observatory Z Mesh aRGB. Both mid-tower cases support a vast array of hardware and innovations, such as vertical GPU mounting. Just feast your eyes on these beauts! Common Features As they are both additions to the same line-up, the Observatory Z aRGB and…
DLSS 2.3 – How to Get More FPS From Your GPU
Getting more FPS out of your GPU is every gamer’s dream. With NVIDIAs latest update to their AI-powered DLSS, all your dreams can become a reality. With Deep Learning Super Sampling (DLSS), NVIDIA offers gamers an almost too good be true feature: Same PC + Same visual quality = Higher FPS. What’s more, all NVIDIA RTX GPUs can utilise this innovative technology in a range games. Same Graphics Card, More Power We promise it’s not black magic, DLSS uses a highly complex image enhancement technique.…
Top 5 Games for the Perfect (Virtual) Valentine’s Day
If you are planning on enjoy another virtual valentine’s day with your special someone, you’ll need to ensure you have all of the necessary two-player gaming peripherals. Thankfully, you can check out our dedicated 2023 Valentine’s Day Gift Guide for more! Read More In the era of lockdowns, social distancing and virtual dates, choosing your Valentine’s Day plans can become a challenging task. But all you couples out there – fear not! Overclockers UK has got your back! Our team of experts have compiled our favourite co-op games…
SSD or HDD – What Do You Need?!
With games getting bigger and requiring more powerful hardware, are HDDs still relevant? Solid-state drives have been around for a while now, and we're well past the phase of £120 for 120GB. As SATA and NVMe SSDs become more accessible and our games demand more, is it imperative to upgrade? Additionally, with NVMe HDDs right around the corner offering improved performance, are we done with SATA HDDs? What is an SSD? Just like a Hard Disk Drive (HDD), a Solid-State Drive (SSD) is used as non-volatile data…
Overclockers UK Academy – How to Upgrade your PS5 Storage
In this guide, we are going to move away from the world of PC hardware and show you how you can upgrade your PlayStation 5 storage. Did you know that only 646GB of 825GB of the internal storage in the PS5 console is available for games, apps, saved data and screenshots? This means despite the next-gen compression technology, you can only store around six to ten major titles. It’s no wonder that it feels like the inbuilt storage gets full, very quickly! If you enjoy replaying PS4 games with faster loading times, these games are much larger and can take up…
The A4-H2O: A Revolutionary Small Form Factor PC Case
Lian Li and DAN Cases have teamed up once more to bring you an update on the A4-SFX PC Case. They have collaborated to create the A4-H2O Mini-ITX Case, a celebration of the small form factor. This dinky chassis can accommodate high-performance hardware and water cooling, whilst barely taking up any room on your desk. Fans of the SFF build, you are going to enjoy this bad boy. https://youtu.be/gnwHhJiSv1g A4-H2O The Lian Li x DAN Cases A4-H2O Mini-ITX Case is the epitome of “great things…
Project Golden Nekker is the Witcher’s New Single-Player Gwent Game
Move over Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel, because 2022 is now the year of the real king of card games. CD Projekt Red, developers of the Witcher and Cyberpunk 2077, have announced an all-new Gwent single-player game. Codenamed Project Golden Nekker for the time being, we're going to break down what we know, what we can expect, and how you can still get your fix of Gwent. What is Gwent? First introduced in Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, Gwent is a card game commonly played in taverns and…
Five Incredible Gaming Laptops to Experience Life is Strange Remastered Collection
It's been too long since we paid a visit to Arcadia Bay. Which makes the release of Life is Strange Remastered Collection even more fortuitous. Released on the 1st of February 2022, the adventures of Max and Chloe have received a visual face lift worthy of their games’ critical acclaim. The enhanced graphics look stunning, not to mention the animation receiving a boost thanks to modern mocap technology. We’ve picked out our five favourite gaming laptops for you to immerse yourself in this breathtaking adventure. …
Top 5 Mind-Blowing Games Releasing this February 2022!
Get ready for another month packed full of incredible new game releases! Our team of enthusiasts have compiled their favourite upcoming releases into this helpful guide, along with some gaming PCs to match! Dying Light 2: Stay Human - 4th February Twenty years after the battle in Harren, humanity continues to lose the fight against the virus. In Dying Light 2: Stay Human players will find themselves defending The City, the last largest human settlement. Humanity has been plunged back into the Dark Ages and faces conflict and a deadly…