Buyers Guides
Overwhelmed by choices? Our buyer’s guides cover hardware, peripherals, software, & PC builds, helping you make informed decisions for your next upgrade.
Multi Monitor Set up vs Ultrawide Monitor
If you’re in the market for a new display and want to have more space for productivity or get a more immersive experience while gaming its likely you’ve considered a multi-monitor or widescreen setup. In this article, I compare the pros and cons of each and then test out a high-end Ultrawide monitor from LG. Dual Monitor set up Pros: A dual monitor set up was always the traditional way of getting more screen space when ultrawide monitors weren’t really available on the mainstream market.…
Death Stranding is Coming to PC!
UPDATE Offical Specifications announced: Death Stranding is coming to PC soon and here's everything you need to know What’s death stranding about? Death stranding follows the story of Sam Bridges who must travel across a shattered landscape destroyed by mysterious explosions that have rocked the planet, setting off a series of supernatural events known as the Death Stranding. On his way to save mankind from its impending mass extinction, Sam must avoid the spectral creatures and otherworldly threats plaguing the world around him after the…
Elite Dangerous Odyssey: Latest Info, PC Specs, & More!
Elite Dangerous was first released in December 2014 and allows players to control, pilot and upgrade their own spaceship while exploring the vast expanse of the Milky Way. The real stars, planets, moons, asteroid fields and black holes of our own galaxy are constructed to realistic proportions resulting in one of the largest designed maps in video game history. In this MMO you start off with a small starship and through exploration, combat, mining and encounters with other people you have to gain the skill,…
The Best Gaming PC’s to Play: F1 2020
There’s still no sign of the return of Formula 1, but you can soon play out the season on F1 2020 which is still on schedule for release on the 10th of July. Codemasters have managed to improve on the excellent F1 2019 with new features, cars, circuits and teams. The main standout addition is the option to own an F1 team by creating a driver, then choosing a sponsor, an engine supplier, hiring a teammate and competing as the 11th team on the grid.…
Minecraft Dungeons: Game of the Month (May)
Overclockers UK Game of the month Throughout 2020 we will be introducing you to an array of new releases but instead of reviews, we have opted to do something a little different. Each month we will be taking a closer look at the system requirements of the respective game and introducing you to suitable systems and relevant hardware. Minecraft Dungeons - the game highlight of May? Minecraft Dungeons is the latest standalone Minecraft game from Mojang and Xbox Game Studios. Unlike the traditional Minecraft we all…
Assassin’s Creed Valhalla: PC Specs & Gameplay
What is Assassin's Creed Valhalla about? The Assassin’s Creed franchise has been around since 2007 and the latest installment titled Valhalla was confirmed recently by Ubisoft. We got our first glimpse of the game on April 29, when artist BossLogic slowly unveiled some stunning Viking-themed art for the game on Twitch. Valhalla follows the story of a Viking raider Eivor, a fearless warrior who can fight with dual-wield axes, swords, or even a shield. During the game, your mission is to sail across the North…
Top 5 Standout products from Singularity Computers
Singularity Computers are an Australian based company with a focus on research and development to create unique high-quality water-cooling hardware. Since March their wonderful range of products has been available here in the UK from Overclockers. We know a lot of you are huge PC enthusiasts and Singularity products cater to an audience that adores advanced, artistic hardware that’s both unique and eye-catching. If you want to learn more about the company check out our blog post HERE. Spectre 2.0 PC case The Spectre 2.0…
The Best Gaming PC’s to Play: Valorant
Valorant exploded onto the gaming scene in 2020 and this tactical shooter from Riot Games has become a firm favourite for gamers and esports enthusiasts, alike. Valorant: Following the FPS Blueprint Riot has been intelligent when it comes to the gameplay and features of Valorant. The title is comparable to popular games like the Counter-Strike franchise and Overwatch 2. Counter-Strike 2 launched in September 2023 after much anticipation, and Valorant has garnered its own loyal fanbase. Counter-Strike is successful because of the game’s accessibility. It’s…
Gears Tactics: Game of the Month (April)
Overclockers UK Game of the month Throughout 2020 we will be introducing you to an array of new releases but instead of reviews, we have opted to do something a little different. Each month we will be taking a closer look at the system requirements of the respective game and introducing you to suitable systems and relevant hardware. Gears Tactics - the game highlight of April? Gears Tactics is the latest actioned packed installment from the acclaimed Gears of War franchise. Set 12 years before the…
Overclockers Top 5 upgrades to improve your Gaming PC
If you’ve read our helpful Guide on why and when to upgrade, tried to squeeze the most out of your existing hardware and still aren’t happy with how your PC performs it’s time to decide what part to replace. There are plenty of diagnostic programs available to help you determine what component is holding your performance back. Some examples worth trying are User benchmark, HWiNFO, System explorer, Crystaldisk Info, CPU-Z and even the inbuilt Windows performance monitor. For gaming, it’s likely to be your GPU…
Resident Evil 3: Specs & Recs
What is Resident Evil 3 about? The Resident Evil 2 remake was a huge success so it’s no surprise Capcom is also bringing us a remake of the third game a little over 20 years since it’s original release all the way back in 1999. The storyline of the game is a prequel to the events of Resident Evil 2 and takes place in the familiar Racoon City. The outbreak of the deadly cannibal T-Virus has just begun and you playout the lives of the…
Gaming PC vs Laptop? Which is Best?
If your old PC can’t handle the latest AAA games or if that noisy laptop with its terrible battery life is giving you a headache, it’s certainly time to spoil yourself with a cheeky upgrade. However, it’s the age ol’ question. Do you go for a PC or a gaming laptop? To help you make this impossible decision, we’ve put together this handy helpful detailing the key differences along with their pros and cons. Hopefully, by the time you’ve finished reading, you’ll be ready to…