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Overclockers UK Academy: How to Set Up Your PC
We’re back with another installment of our Overclockers UK Academy. In this guide, we’ll be showing you how to set up your PC, and covering all the vital steps from unboxing to powering your system on. Watch How to Set Up Your PC Don’t have the time to read up on how to set up your PC? Or are you that excited that you just want to get in plugged in and ready to play? Don’t worry, you can also opt to watch our…
Everything We Know About Lord of the Rings: Gollum
At last, after several delays, Lord of the Rings: Gollum is set to hit our gaming libraries as of May 25th. We can’t wait to return to Middle-Earth and get our hands on this long-awaited action adventure. Therefore, we put together this article highlighting everything we know, from gameplay to the official PC specification, along with our top PC recommendations. The Gameplay: Experience the untold story of Gollum’s journey. Daedalic Entertainment has revealed that The Lord of the Rings: Gollum will take place before the…
Do You Need a PC for HTC Vive?
The HTC Vive headset allows for greater immersion and a whole new gaming experience. Whether you’ve just brought one or are incredibly tempted, we’ve put together this blog article answering all your burning questions about the HTC Vive, covering all the key features and whether or not you need a PC. HTC Vive The HTC Vive is a type of virtual reality headset. VR allows you to fully immerse yourself in your gaming by utilising features such as 3D spatial audio, 360 degree high-res visuals,…
Top 5 New Game Releases Coming in May!
Another month, another great line up of incredible new game releases. We’ve picked out our top five new games that are heading to our gaming libraries in May! Redfall – May 2nd The once idyllic island town of Redfall is under siege by a legion of deadly vampires. Cut off from the sun and the rest of the world, you must venture through this vast open world, gather an arsenal of specialised weaponry and resources, whilst uncovering the mystery behind the vampire’s sudden appearance. Official…
Mobile Gaming: Does it Compare to PC?
We’ve all spent hours engrossed in our favourite video games – whether this is a fast-paced FPS, farming simulators, or adventurous RPGs. No matter what your choice of game is, the real question is what platform you’re using. With PC, console, and mobile gaming all battling for popularity and the number one spot – we're exploring the question of whether or not mobile gaming is really worth it. Mobile Gaming Mobile gaming has revolutionised the way in which we can enjoy playing our favourite games. …
Work From Home: Make the Most of Your Desk (Part 4)
It’s time for part four of our dedicated work from home series, designed to help you streamline your desk and boost your productivity. Today, I’ll be giving you an insight into my work from home set up, highlighting all of the great tech and how it helps me optimise my creative workflow. Our WFH Series Before we kick off with my set up – here's a little reminder of the rest of the articles in the series, just in case you wanted a refresh. Emily's…
The Best PC & Hardware for Enthusiasts!
Are you a veteran streamer or enthusiast gamer looking for your next gaming set up upgrade? Well, have we got the blog post for you! We’ve put together this list of our best PC and hardware for enthusiasts, designed to help you achieve superior performance in your favourite AAA titles and creative projects. This high-quality PC and all of this incredible hardware comes to £4,346.21* (including a pillow set). Refract Gaming Indigo Pre-built PC: Built by PC experts, the Refract Gaming Indigo has been fine-tuned…
Level Up Your Creative Workflow with an RTX 40 Series GPU!
The RTX 40 Series comes packed with a range of incredible features designed to enhance your gaming performance and creative workflow. To fully showcase some of the cutting-edge technologies, we’ve put together this article highlighting how you can achieve next-level content creation with an NVIDIA RTX 40 Series graphics card. The NVIDIA RTX 40 Series Engineered utilising cutting-edge Ada Lovelace architecture, the NVIDIA RTX 40 Series graphics cards are perfect for gaming, streaming, and content creation. Take advantage of powerful third-gen RT and fourth-gen Tensor cores,…
Dead Island 2: Everything You Need to Know
We’ve waited… and waited… and waited… but after a decade, we now can get our hands on Dead Island 2! This long-anticipated sequel to the 2011 original finally emerged from development hell on April 28th 2023, and it’s brought a fresh outbreak of zombies with it. It’s hard to think that it was eight years ago we first saw Dead Island 2’s now iconic cinematic announcement trailer. A trailer that lives in such infamy that even Goat Simulator 3 parodied it for its own reveal.…
Best PC and Hardware Under £3000
If you’re looking to kickstart your gaming or upgrade your tired and old set up – then look no further! We’ve compiled everything you need to create the ultimate gaming battle station, all for under £3000. Refract Gaming Celeste Pre-built PC Tailored for mid-range gaming and streaming, the Refract Gaming Celeste comes packed with everything you need to enjoy playing all of the latest AAA titles. This includes an AMD Ryzen 7 7700X CPU and an NVIDIA RTX 4070 GPU. Sit back and unlock seamless…
Play Crime Boss: Rockay City With These Five Amazing Gaming PCs
Want to rule the criminal underworld of vibrant 90s Florida alongside an all-star cast of characters? Of course you do, and Crime Boss: Rockay City is here to help you do it! Become the New King of Crime There’s an open vacancy for a new King of Rockay City – and Travis Baker has his sights set on the throne. But he’s not the only one. Take on his role solo or with friends in this organised crime game, combining first-person action with turf…
Anatomy of a Micro-ATX Gaming PC – Everything You Need to Know!
Ever wondered what you need to create the gaming PC of your dreams? Then look no further. Our ‘’Anatomy of’’ series focuses on what goes into different gaming systems, showcasing what components meet the different form factors, along with the benefits and drawbacks. Today, we’ll be taking a look at Micro-ATX gaming PCs. What is a Micro-ATX Gaming PC? A Micro-ATX gaming PC will typically utilise a Micro-ATX motherboard, hence the name. With a Micro-ATX PC, you don’t have to compromise on aesthetics or performance…