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How Long Should a Gaming PC Last?
Is your PC looking a little worse for wear? Does it need a walking stick to help it along whilst you play your favourite games? If this sounds like your PC set-up, you're probably wondering how much longer my gaming PC will last. As the PC experts, we’re here with all the key information you need about the average lifespan of a gaming PC and all the tricks you can do to squeeze a little extra life out of your hardware. How Should an Average…
Fallout 76: Post-Apocalyptic Americana with Friends!
Fallout 76 is the open-world, multiplayer addition to the Fallout franchise. Launched in 2018, Fallout 76 is currently the latest Fallout game for fans to enjoy. It is an MMO, bringing multiplayer madness to the Fallout franchise for the first time. If you’ve been stuck in a vault all this time, we’ve got what you need to know about this game and some great PCs to play it! Fallout 76 Gameplay Set a mere 25 years after the bombs dropped, you play as a vault…
The End is Nigh for the XBOX 360 Store
Alakazam! Another staple in the gaming industry will be making its sudden disappearance in the coming months – the XBOX 360 store. You’ve only got a few short weeks to secure your ownership of classic XBOX 360 titles, with some vanishing altogether into the deadly void. It’s no time for panicking yet, for we’re here with all the details you need, from the date of death to which games will be disappearing. Why is the XBOX 360 Store Closing? As the XBOX 360 is now…
Top Five Games Releasing in July
Boy this year is going quick! July is here, and with many great new releases for us to get our hands on. It was mighty difficult this month to select just five faves, but we’ve done it. Keep on reading to check out our top games for July, and our best PC and laptop to play these new releases. Did You Miss Any of June’s Highlights? We saw so many incredible game releases in June. Did you miss any of the highlights? You can catch…
Coming To VR: Arcade Paradise
Get ready to embark on an exhilarating journey of nostalgia with Arcade Paradise VR. This immersive retro-fuelled adventure and light-management sim, from award-winning developer Nosebleed Interactive and publisher Wired Productions, will soon be dropping on PCVR and PSVR2. Here’s everything you need to know about turning your family laundromat into the ultimate arcade empire! I am admittedly a little late to the party with this one. Arcade Paradise launched back on Steam and consoles in August of 2022, and then in VR on Meta Quest…
Pink Gaming Room Set-Up
Meet the Pink Gaming Room Set-Up Set-Up Parts List OcUK Gaming Khopesh Configurable PC Ducky One 3 Classic White Full-sized Mechanical Keyboard Endgame Gear OP1we White Wireless Gaming Mouse noblechairs LEGEND White Gaming Chair Effortlessly chic, the Pink Gaming Room comes packed with all the hardware you need to elevate your gaming performance in style. Next-Gen Hardware At the centre of this set-up is the OcUK Gaming Khopesh PC. Armed with an AMD Ryzen 7 7700X CPU, this system has been fine-tuned to handle all…
Unlocking Gaming Excellence: How to Optimise Popular PC Hardware
With more incredible games being released each year, many of us are left looking for new ways to get the most out of our hardware, especially if this means we don’t have to spend money on a costly upgrade. In this blog post, we’re showcasing how you can optimise your PC specification to achieve AAA performance in all the latest popular titles. We’ll be highlighting the most popular tech based on select hardware surveys, along with detailing tricks you can make to this hardware to…
Lian Li HydroShift AIOs – An AIO That Keeps it Hidden
The Lian Li HydroShift AIOs are another step in eliminating all clutter from our gaming PCs. They build upon Lian Li’s exceptional work to eliminate cable clutter and minimise cooling pipe visibility with an innovative new design. Lian Li - HydroShift LCD AIO Launch Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cp4EnEWZm0k Nothing to See Here, Move Along No wait, don’t move along! You do want to see this if you’re a fan of building the cleanest gaming PCs. AIOs are in general a fantastic option for an impressive build.…
How to Roll Back Graphics Drivers
Roll back the credits, we’re here with everything you need to know about rolling back your GPU drivers. This simple hardware tweak can fix any unexpected update issues and help to get you back to the more important things – like securing that victory on the virtual battlefield. We won’t keep you waiting any longer, here’s how you roll back your graphics drivers. Why Do You Need to Roll Back Graphics Drivers? Whilst updating your GPU drivers can bring plenty of performance enhancements, it…
Top of the Trends: Still Wakes the Deep Makes Waves
Still Wakes the Deep promises an immersive first-person horror story, that preys on the isolated terror of being trapped on an oil rig in the middle of the ocean. Developed by The Chinese Room and published by Secret Mode, Still Wakes the Deep launched on June 18th 2024. Already, it has garnered positive reviews from players and critics alike and has even spent some time trending. So, what lies in the dark depths of the Beira D oil rig and are we brave enough to…
AMD AI GPU Technology: How it’s Staying Competitive
Artificial intelligence is at the forefront of PC hardware and innovations this year. One of the key players in this has been AMD’s MI300X AI GPU. This HPC graphics card has been fine-tuned to dominate in demanding applications, harnessing powerful integrated AI to deliver next-level performance. But how does the MI300X compare to other AI GPUs? Has AMD done enough to revolutionise and stay ahead of its competitors? We’ll be taking a deep dive into the AMD MI300X AI GPU, showcasing the key features of…
Monster Hunter Stories: Everything You Need to Know
The first Monster Hunter Stories game is back, fully remastered and now voiced! Initially launched in 2016 on the Nintendo 3DS, Monster Hunter Stories is available to play for the first time on PC. This CAPCOM classic brings the same gameplay we loved from the original as well as new features to the table. We’re taking a closer look at everything MHS, so grab a cuppa and a biscuit! Monster Hunter Stories Gameplay Stepping away from the traditional gameplay of the Monster Hunter series, you…