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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…
Amazing Games We Really Wish Existed: Vol 3
Oh yes, get ready for more games from films and TV shows that we just wish we could play. From Dash Dingo to Cones of Dunshire, so far there has been a wide range of these marvellous, yet sadly, fictitious games. Well, buckle up, we’re in for five more! ENCOM Mainframe from Disney’s Tron Starting with the Disney cult classic from 1982, we have the ENCOM Mainframe from the Tron universe. Set inside a computer mainframe and one of the first major motion pictures to…
8Pack Supernova MK2: The Ultimate Powerhouse Gets Upgraded
The 8Pack Supernova first hit the Overclockers UK shelves in 2018. It has remained the absolute pinnacle of our elite-tier PCs, packing high-performance hardware into a stylish chassis. But even the greats need an upgrade from time to time. With a little tweak here and there, 8Pack has levelled up this powerhouse PC and given it a 25-30% uplift in performance. Meet the Supernova MK2. https://youtu.be/mIjUNdWrkR4 What’s New There are four main upgrades on the 8Pack Supernova MK2. These are: A fifth-generation AMD Ryzen Threadripper…
Great Brawlers to Play With (or Against) Your Friends This Weekend
Aah, the weekend! Time to get together with your friends and spend some quality time together! By that we mean firing up a good brawler game for you to all throw virtual fists at one another and scream loudly. All part of a healthy friendship. To help you find the best brawlers for the job, we’ve asked around here at Overclockers UK for some recommendations. Read on to discover some great games for you and your friends to play this weekend, as well as…
DIY vs Pre-Built Gaming PC: Which One Is for You?
To go for a DIY or pre-built gaming PC? That truly is the question. If you can’t decide whether you want to create your own or chose a PC that is already built, we’ve created this handy blog post just for you! We identify everything there is to know about DIY and pre-built gaming PCs, including the pros and cons, along with our top pre-built system recommendations. DIY Gaming PC: A ‘DIY’ gaming PC allows you to select every component and built the system yourself! …
Everything We Learned From The Call of Duty Next Showcase
Last week, Activision and Infinity Ward held the Call of Duty Next Showcase. Filled with big reveals and riveting deep dives, the team pulled back the curtain on what fans can expect from Modern Warfare II and Warzone in a big way. You can check out the full Call of Duty Next Showcase event for yourself below. However, if you don’t have five spare hours to watch it, we’ve got some highlights for you to read up on. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fpAWUFjDy9E&ab_channel=CallofDuty The Battle Royale Gets Bigger with…
How to Fix a Black Screen on Your Windows Gaming PC
Don’t panic – your monitor fading to a black screen is not a sign of ghouls, ghosts, or gremlins. Though for some we understand if they’d rather exorcise a demon from their gaming PC than face this Big Bad. If you should find yourself faced with this foul specter, read along as we walk you through how to vanquish it from your system forevermore. What is the Black Screen? If your monitor has gone completely black without any error codes showing, you have got yourself…
The History of Harvest Moon, and How it Became Story of Seasons
Since the first game was released in Japan in 1996, Harvest Moon has gone on to become a poster child of farming sim games. The popularity of titles like Stardew Valley and Animal Crossing is owed to this franchise first popularising gameplay that focuses on tending crops and livestock, interacting with townsfolk, and turning your rundown field into a flourishing paradise. Today, the games go by a different name. Like the dilapidated old farm you start with, Harvest Moon has grown, now into Story of…