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Games to Celebrate the Lunar New Year
Lunar New Year is upon us, and we are entering the Year of the Snake. To celebrate, we’ve put together a round-up of five games that feature or are themed on snakes that you can play. Of course, we’d love to hear your suggestions too, so be sure to drop those in the comments below! Year of the Snake January 29th 2025 marks the Lunar New Year. It is the Year of the Snake, based on the Chinese zodiac, and this year’s element is wood.…
Best Gaming PCs to Play Atomic Heart
Atomic Heart released in February 2023, featuring a fantastic 50s Atomic Punk world, creepy robots, creepier mutants, and plenty of high-octane action. Since then, DLC content has been added to give us even more great gameplay. Atomic Heart has been available to play on PC and other platforms since February 21st 2023. Today we’re taking a closer look at this action-RPG, exploring which PCs will play it best, and wondering if the Jensen Ackles ad will be included as a tutorial level. (Just me?) https://youtu.be/WplTw-DSGYc…
Best RAM Modules of 2025
In the market for a new RAM upgrade? If so, this is the blog post for you! RAM is a vital aspect of any gaming PC, responsible for temporarily storing and processing data as and when your CPU needs it. Without a high-quality RAM kit, your performance will suffer from slow loading times and input lag. Everything you don’t need to defeat those pesky enemies. That’s why we’ve searched high and low across the Overclockers UK website and put together this list of our top…
It’s Time to Binge on Portal with RTX this Chocolate Cake Day!
The best holiday of the year has arrived – it's Chocolate Cake Day! To celebrate what has to be the best day in January, we’ll be gorging on our favourite puddings whilst playing through Portal with RTX. (Now that sounds like a fun day in the office!) Portal with RTX Trapped in the Aperture Science Laboratories, play as Chell, who is being taunted by the artificial intelligent lifeform, GLaDOS. Tasked with solving a series of unique puzzles, you will need to utilise your trusty portal gun…
Win Two Tickets to EPIC44 with Overclockers UK!
Get ready for a weekend of gaming fun at EPIC44! We’re already hyped for this event, especially since we’ve reached our 6th anniversary of partnership with EPIC.LAN. To celebrate, we’re giving you a very chance to win two tickets to EPIC44. What are you waiting for? Keep on reading for all the key details you need to know. EPIC44 EPIC.LAN is one huge community LAN party, bringing together gamers for a weekend of action-packed fun with tournaments, esports competitions, exclusive stands, and much more. It’s…
NVIDIA Inside Look: G-Sync
It’s no secret that our NVIDIA graphics cards come equipped with plenty of integrated tech to level up our gaming and productivity. Our ‘Inside Look’ series shines the light on many of these, but in this blog post we’re taking a closer look at NVIDIA G-Sync. What is NVIDIA G-Sync? G-Sync is NVIDIA’s own dedicated display technology that has been designed to deliver silky-smooth gaming courtesy of rapid response times and near-zero input lag. How Does NVIDIA G-Sync Work? NVIDIA G-Sync…
How to Play Euro Truck Simulator 2 in VR
Get ready to take your trucking experience to the next level... Literally! In this article, we’ve got all the deets on how you can play the strangely addictive Euro Truck Simulator 2 in Virtual Reality. Euro Truck Simulator 2 It’s A Haul Lot of Fun I know what you’re thinking, “Rob, a trucking simulator sounds boring as all heck”, but I promise you’re wrong. Euro Truck Simulator 2 (ETS2) isn’t just a game, it’s a phenomenon. Developed by SCS Software, this trucking sim has…
Best PSUs for the NVIDIA RTX 50 Series
Is your PC not quite up to the task of powering the NVIDIA RTX 50 Series? Overclockers UK has got your back with our selection of the best PSUs for the NVIDIA RTX 50 Series. All these power supplies come equipped with everything you need to handle the demands of these GPUs with ease and at maximum efficiency. The NVIDIA RTX 50 Series First unveiled at CES 2025, the NVIDIA 50 Series has been engineered with powerful Blackwell architecture featuring cutting-edge Tensor and…
How to Overclock RAM
Looking to boost your PC’s performance through overclocking, but don’t want to have to manually adjust settings? Our detailed guide to one-click RAM overclocking features everything to know including handy step-by-step instructions to memory overclocking in XMP, DOCP, and AMD EXPO. Can You Overclock RAM? RAM is one of many PC components that you can overclock to allow it to run faster than intended by the manufacturer. Overclocking RAM consists of slowly increasing the clock rate and voltage of your memory kit. However, this does…
Best CPUs for the NVIDIA RTX 50 Series
Looking to upgrade your gaming PC in time for the RTX 50 Series? We’re back with another round-up of our top hardware recommendations to pair with these incredible graphics cards. This blog post is all about the best CPUs for the NVIDIA RTX 50 Series. Keep on reading and get your virtual shopping basket ready! The NVIDIA RTX 50 Series At the core of the 50 Series is cutting-edge Blackwell architecture, optimised to deliver next-level ray tracing, AI enhancements, and blisteringly fast rendering. All of…
Game in a Galaxy Far, Far Away with Star Wars: Episode I: Jedi Power Battles
Classic PlayStation 1-era Star Wars: Episode I: Jedi Power Battles has been remastered and is coming to PC! Releasing January 23rd 2025, this side-scrolling arcade game has been updated to celebrate its 25th anniversary. We’ve got all the details you need, from gameplay to platforms and even a few cheeky PC recs! Star Wars: Episode I: Jedi Power Battles Gameplay Star Wars: Episode I: Jedi Power Battles, developed by Aspyr, is back and better than ever! Set during Star Wars: Episode One – The Phantom…
How Can I Find Out My PSU Wattage?
Don’t know if your PSU has a high enough wattage to handle any future upgrades? Checking your PSU wattage is easy, especially with this handy guide detailing everything you need to know. Why Do I Need to Know My PSU Wattage? The power supply is an essential component of any gaming PC. Just as the name suggests, the PSU supplies power to other hardware, ensuring they perform without any throttling or surges. No two power supplies are the same with models sporting varying wattages, designed…