Buyers Guides
Overwhelmed by choices? Our buyer’s guides cover hardware, peripherals, software, & PC builds, helping you make informed decisions for your next upgrade.
Best PCs to Play Resident Evil Village
The eighth main instalment in the incredibly popular Resident Evil series launched on May 7th 2021. Resident Evil Village comes with an all-new storyline, detailed graphics and terrifying first-person gameplay. Familiar faces of the series make an appearance alongside horrifying new foes. What is Resident Evil Village About? The storyline in Resident Evil Village follows the events of Resident Evil 7: Biohazard. Once again players take on the role of Ethan Winters to experience a creative narrative in a frightening new location. The story begins…
Diablo II Resurrected: Requirements & Best PCs to Play
Diablo II is back 20 years later and Resurrected is a completely remastered version of the original. Gamers can return to the Hellish world of Sanctuary and enjoy the same exciting gameplay and story with all-new visuals, cinematics and features. What is Diablo II Resurrected About? The storyline and gameplay in Diablo II Resurrected will be identical to the original game. Blizzard said they were tempted to add more material and make major changes but, instead, it will have the same seven characters and campaigns,…
The Best Gaming PCs to Play The Medium
The Medium released on January 28th 2021. This psychological horror game was developed by the Bloober team, who are experienced in creating scary titles such as the 2019 Blair Witch Game. We’re covering the gameplay of this dark mystery, the official specifications, and a few cheeky PC recs. The Medium Gameplay The Medium is a thrilling game from the horror genre with some unique gameplay aspects. It cleverly incorporates innovative features with more traditional gameplay that earned it some excellent day one reviews. You play…
AMD Ryzen 5000: Incredible Performance!
AMD's Ryzen processors offer incredible computing power. This powerful performance makes them perfect for more than just gaming. That is to say, these CPUs are also the perfect upgrade for content creators. AMD's Ryzen 5000 processors are ideal for powerful, but inexpensive workstations. They provide great value for money when it comes to performance and compatible motherboards are more affordable than the TRX40 platform. However, choosing the correct motherboard for Ryzen plays an important role and this is why Overclockers UK have created this guide. With the Launch of…
AMD Ryzen 5000 Processors: A CPU Guide
AMD’s Ryzen Zen CPU architecture has allowed the company to rise to new heights with competitive processors in the server, desktop and mobile markets. Lisa Su took to the stage on October the 8th to announce the latest groundbreaking Zen 3 architecture, which represents one of the largest improvements for AMD’s desktop processors. During the launch which included plenty of useful information, AMD announced the lineup of Ryzen 5000 processors. Overclockers UK has already listed the full range and here’s what we know about the…
World of Warcraft Shadowlands: Get Your PC ready!
World of Warcraft Shadowlands is the latest expansion to hit Blizzard’s popular MMO RPG which welcomes over 3 Million active players every day. Shadowlands is the eighth expansion in WOW’s 16-year history and it features the first-ever level squish, new features like Covenants, a procedurally generated mega-dungeon in Torghast, Tower of the Damned, and 6 new zones. Shadowlands was announced last November during Blizzcon 2019 and as of last week, it’s been hit with a few delays and still hasn’t got an official release…
The Top 5 PCs to play Cyberpunk 2077
Cyberpunk 2077 is one of the most anticipated games this year. It’s been delayed several times by CD Projekt Red, but with November 19th fast approaching it won’t be long before we’re finally able to explore the streets of Night City. This vast open-world game is complex and detailed with realistic graphics and lighting which means you’ll need some decent PC hardware to run the game in all it’s glory. What are the PC specifications for Cyberpunk 2077? On the 18th of September via twitter…
Get Ready for Ampere: Guide to Supported PC Cases
To help you get ready for Ampere we’ve used our expert knowledge of hardware to put together all the information you’ll need to ensure your PC is ready for a new Nvidia graphics card. In this article, we cover compatible PC cases so you can ensure you have enough room to upgrade or buy the correct computer case for your RTX 3000 powered build. Nvidia founder and CEO Jensen Huang invited us to his kitchen on the first of September to what the company has…
Baldur’s Gate 3: Requirements & Best PCs for Optimal Play
The original Baldur’s gate game was released back in 1998 with the sequel Baldur’s Gate II launched in 2000. Nineteen years have passed, and Larian Studios has been entrusted with the licensing for the long-awaited sequel. Larian is best known for developing the first two Divinity: Original Sin Games, which have been called one of the best RPGs ever. What is Baldur's Gate III about? The prequel to Baldur’s Gate III is a tabletop adventure called Baldur's Gate: Descent Into Avernus and the storyline takes…
Essential Guide to Microsoft Flight Simulator
Microsoft Flight Simulator has to be one of the most famous and well-loved simulator franchises since the first version was released in 1982. Before the surprise announcement of Flight Simulator 2020 at E3, there hadn’t been any updates since 2006. The updated Microsoft Flight simulator was released on the 18th of August and now it's finally here I'm pleased to say it's been worth the wait. The features on offer are absolutely fantastic and the skies are brought to life with seasonal real-world weather, authentic…
Marvel Avengers: Open Beta, Requirements & More!
Marvel’s Avengers is a brand new third-person action-adventure game published by Square Enix, and you can choose to play in the single-player story mode or team up with four other people for co-operative online gameplay. There’s six different Heros to play and master, all with their own abilities and strengths. Choose from Thor, Hulk, Captain America, Black widow, Ms Marvel and Iron man and experience the cinematic story as you play out your superhero dreams. There’s a flexible combat system, scaling difficulty and customisable gear…
Overclockers UK Guide: 2020’s best hardware for streamers
Streaming is now a huge part of the gaming community and no matter what game you play on PC or Console there’s an audience out there who are happy to watch. There are multiple platforms to choose from such as Twitch, Facebook and Youtube and all you need is a capable PC and internet connection to get started. With 3 million monthly creators on Twitch alone, it can be hard to stand out from the crowd and there’s plenty of tips and tricks that can…