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Great Winter Games to Play With Your Friends This Weekend
Shake off the snowflakes and gather around the warmth of your PC or console, because the Ned Stark impressions have arrived. That’s right, winter is creeping in. So, let’s bring the heat with some seasonal games you can enjoy in the warm comfort of your friends. We’ve asked around here at Overclockers UK for some winter games you can enjoy with your crew. As an added bonus, we’ve recommended some gaming PCs for you to play these titles on. Project Winter What better way to…
How You Can Start to Earn Money from Your PC or Laptop Today!
Whether you want to boost your monthly income or need some extra pennies for Christmas, did you know you can earn money with your PC or laptop? We’ll be showing you a selection of our favourite money-making side hustles! Complete Surveys Your opinion is valuable, and some businesses will pay you money for taking surveys and sharing your thoughts! They will offer you money or gift cards that you can redeem at popular stores. Some of the survey websites include: MySurvey Nielson Survey Junkie Start…
Can My PC Run It? Your Guide to the Most Demanding Software
We’ve put together this guide to help you answer that burning question – can my PC run it? Here you can double-check the specs of the most demanding software your system could encounter. This guide will cover a variety of applications that you might need your desktop or laptop computer to run. Some are more demanding than others. Adobe Photoshop ComponentMinimum SpecsRecommended SpecsOperating SystemWindows 10 64-bitWindows 10 64-bitProcessorMulticore Intel or AMD processor (2 GHz or faster) with 64-bit supportMulticore Intel or AMD processor (2…
How to Connect Your Console Controller to Your Gaming PC
Want to use your console controller to play your favourite titles on your gaming PC? It’s easy to connect your PlayStation or Xbox controller to your system. While we all love using our gaming mouse and keyboard to play, a classic controller can be better for some titles or if you’re used to playing on a console. You can easily connect yours up to play on your gaming PC, but there are differences for how it works between Xbox, PS4, and PS5 controllers. Connect an…
Sonic Frontiers is Out – Time to Experience Sonic Like Never Before!
After thirty years, Sonic the Hedgehog is entering the open world! Sonic Frontiers is taking the Blue Blur into a brand-new dimension of gameplay. Hold onto your hats, because we gotta go fast! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kCaAos6FeV0&ab_channel=SonictheHedgehog Uncover the Secrets of the Starfall Islands Stranded on the mysterious and ancient Starfall Islands, Sonic finds himself surrounded by unusual creatures. As you search for the Chaos Emeralds, battle hordes of robotic enemies and uncover the remains of an ancient civilisation. However, the enigmatic Sage is out to stop our…
Five Games Filled With Big Bangs for Bonfire Night
Bonfire Night brings with it one burning question – what fun, explosive games can I play? Fear not, we have you covered! These five games are filled with all the fireworks you could need. Whether you’re looking for big bangs and bombastic booms or just a kaleidoscope of chaos and whimsy, each of these games is simply the bomb. Check out the cacophony of insane weapons and explosions for yourself. Plus, we’ve picked out some gaming PCs with RGB as dazzling as any Bonfire Night…
The Best Cheap Gaming PCs You Can Buy in 2022
2022 has been an incredible year for PC gaming. If you’re looking for a cheap gaming PC to join in the fun, then you’re in the right place. If you’ve not taken the steps to join this glorious community, it might be because you felt held back by your budget. Luckily for you, that does not have to be the case. There are plenty of systems available, if you want to keep the cost under £1000 or even under £600. Here we’ve picked out some…
Can My PC Run It? Your Guide to the Most Demanding Games
We’ve put together this guide to help you answer that burning question – can my PC run it? Here you can double-check the specs of the most demanding games your system could encounter. Cyberpunk 2077 ComponentMinimum SpecsRecommended SpecsOperating SystemWindows 10 64-bitWindows 64-bitProcessorIntel Core i5-3570KAMD FX-8310Intel Core i7-4790AMD Ryzen 3Memory8 GB RAM12 GB RAMGraphicsNVIDIA GeForce 970AMD Radeon RX 470NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060/GTX 1660 SuperAMD Radeon RX 590DirectXVersion 12Version 12Storage70 GB available space70 GB available space Having undergone a renaissance thanks to its Edgerunners 1.6 content…
Top Five Gaming PCs to Play No More Heroes 3
The time has come to take up your beam katana once again. Everyone’s favourite otaku assassin Travis Touchdown has returned for No More Heroes 3. You know what’s even better? The game has finally come out on PC! Let’s take a look at all the exciting action this game has to offer, as well uncover a selection of awesome gaming PC for you to play it on. A New Adventure with the Iconic Travis Touchdown What do you play No More Heroes for if not…
Best Budget Gaming PCs Available at OcUK in 2022
We’re all feeling the pinch at the moment. Now would not be the ideal time for your beloved gaming PC to give up the ghost. Not that there’s ever a good time for that! Here at Overclockers UK, we stock an extraordinary range of gaming PCs, from budget builds to beastly powerhouses. While we all wish we had the budget for a god-tier 8Pack machine, there are plenty of gaming PCs to suit your play style and won’t destroy your bank account. Today, we have…
Our Top Tips to Clean Up Your Virtual Desktop!
Is your desktop full of clutter and in need of a tidy? We’ve put together this guide full of some simple, quick cleaning tips and tricks to help you clear up your PC. What Are the Benefits of Tidying Up My Desktop? A cluttered PC will perform notably slower compared to one that is well organised and doesn’t have any unnecessary bloatware filling up precious storage space. By tidying up your desktop you speed up your PC and even improve your productivity. Our Top Tips…
The Best Gaming PC and Hardware for Those on a Tight Budget!
Do you want to get into the world of PC gaming but have a tight budget? Maybe you’re looking to treat a loved one to the ultimate gift this Christmas? Whatever the reason, look no further – we’ve got your back! Here at Overclockers UK, we’ve created this list of our best budget gaming PC and accessories. The total price for this fantastic gaming PC and peripheral bundle – is only £943.91!* The PC OcUK Gaming Mach 1 Pre-Built PC: The OcUK Gaming Mach 1…