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In Celebration of Internet Day – Take a Deep Dive into All Things Great About the World Wide Web
‘If you type ‘Google’ into Google, you can break the Internet. So please, no one try it, even for a joke’ Jen - It Crowd (Channel 4) The internet... A vast network of endless information, gifs, funny cat videos, and so much more. In the era of remote working and zoom quizzes, the internet has become a priority for us all. When else have we been able to watch a video of a dancing goat whilst shopping for Christmas presents for the family; all while waiting for the kettle to boil. Since it's International Internet Day – here at OverclockersUK, we can’t think of a better…
Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy – Everything You Need to Know!
Get ready to save the universe in Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy. Produced by Square Enix, this action-packed adventure game is set to rapidly become your next gaming craze. If you're looking for more key details, keep on reading, for we've rounded up everything you need to know! Refreshing New Story Play as iconic Marvel characters in this brand-new, third-person action-adventure. Featuring our favourite rag-tag team from the MCU’s (Marvel Cinematic Universe) Guardians of the Galaxy films. The game still upholds the classic humour and unique, entertaining characters that we adore from the films, whilst…
Use New Kolink Monitor Mount to Maximise Desk Space
Desk space has always been a premium. Whether your desk serves as a battle station or the heart of your WFH office, there is always something cluttering the surface. Between your monitor, peripherals, that important piece of mail you have steadfastly been ignoring, and your collection of gaming minis, there is nowhere safe to place your cup of tea. It is in an OcUK Extreme Mug after all. Kolink has the answer to your space-saving prayers, with their new M32G9SS Monitor Mounts. One Arm or Two? In this range, there…
It’s Time to Upgrade Your Keyboard: Here are Our Top Picks For You!
Is your battle station lagging behind and unable to keep up with your gaming demands? If so, it might be time for an upgrade or two! As the unsung heroes of any gaming or office set-up, our keyboards are vital for ensuring all your rapid keypresses are registered at blisteringly fast speeds, offering you silky-smooth typing, and plenty of must-have aesthetics. If you're in the market for a new keyboard, we've rounded up our top picks for both gaming and office work below. Superior Gaming…
Build it with Blue for Excellent Storage Performance
Although it plays more of a background role, internal storage is a very important aspect of your gaming PC. Without it, there would be nowhere to keep your gaming library, your extensive saves, or any of your content. A gaming PC without storage is just a very expensive box. Thankfully, fast and ultra-reliable storage solutions, like WD, exist. Come with me, as I tell you why it’s great to Build it with Blue. Why Build It with Blue If you are new to PC gaming, then WD (Western Digital) are one of the biggest names…
Topple Corrupt Governments from Your New Far Cry 6 HERO
Far Cry 6 is the game we’ve all been waiting for this year. The latest addition to the Far Cry franchise has been pushed back and pushed back, but it is finally here. To make this game drop even sweeter, we have a stunning noblechairs HERO Gaming Chair – Far Cry 6 Edition up for pre-order too. You will be able to lead the guerrilla war against Aton “El Presidente” Castillo in the supreme comfort of a noblechairs HERO. Read here on why your back will love you for it! https://youtu.be/nRl4yMLtATg Wear Liberty with Pride Set on the…
The Best of Back Care with Gaming Chairs
We have all been there, the day where your back is just one giant ache. Perhaps you did some over-enthusiastic dancing at that wedding, maybe something twanged when you bent over to pick up your game controller, or maybe it is something you’ve suffered with for a while now? Our backs are vitally important, and we need to take back care seriously. We literally cannot move without using our spine. Go on, I’ll let you try it. BackCare Now that we’ve established that, let me introduce you to BackCare. They are a charity that…
What You Need to Know About Hot Wheels: UNLEASHED
The nostalgia factor is strong with this game drop. It has to be roughly twenty years since I last thought about them, but Hot Wheels: UNLEASHED has got my inner 90s kid hyped. I used to love watching those epic, tiny cars zoom across that iconic, orange track. Did I grow up wanting a car with go-faster flames? Yes, yes I did. Whilst the car I drive lacks flaming motifs, I can now at least zip around elaborate races thanks to Hot Wheels: UNLEASHED. Today,…
Console Accessories to Make Your Gaming Better
We may be the home of PC gaming, but sometimes console accessories have their place in this world. Console gaming is great. You have access to console-exclusive titles, the logistics of in-person multiplayer are much easier, and don’t get me started on the cosy nests you can make while using handheld consoles. But even with PC gaming, console accessories can optimise your play. Let’s face it, some games are just better with a gamepad. (I’m looking at you, Overcooked!) With this in mind, we’re going…
Do you remember this legendary Lan case? It’s Back!
The Bitfenix Prodigy PC case was a regular site across Lan halls and desk spaces when it was first released back in 2013. Its small size, futuristic design and useful carry handles made it stand out from the crowd. This legendary case has now been re-released as the Bitfenix Prodigy M 2022. It comes with several upgrades and updates that make it the ideal choice for a powerful yet portable system. After all, events are rescheduled, tickets are booked and it's time to swap that…
Advanced Cooling with New Alpenföhn Dolomit Series
A legend in computer manufacturing, Alpenföhn have a new series of CPU coolers to bring effective and efficient performance to your gaming PC. Introducing the Alpenföhn Dolomit Series, featuring three CPU coolers packed with stunning features and tech to keep your PC at the optimum temperature. Meet the Line-Up First off, there is the Alpenföhn Dolomit 92mm which is perfect for SFF builds, where available space is a premium. This cooler measures 95mm x 152mm x 85mm and has a TDP of 160W. Armed with…
Bringing Clash of Chefs to Life with VR Gaming
It’s time to exercise your chef skills in Clash of Chefs VR. Truly putting you in the chef’s hat, this is a competitive VR cooking game from Flat Hill Games. You have to prepare your meals faster than your rival chef, all while keeping your hungry customers satisfied. Try to reach the top of the leaderboard with skill alone, or with some tasty sabotage. We’ve got the rundown of gameplay and some tasty hardware to play on. Order Up! Clash of Chefs VR can be…