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Headset vs Headphones: Which is Better for Gaming and Why?
Headset vs headphones – is one better for gaming? We’re taking a deep dive into the audio world, exploring what headsets and headphones are, and determining which one is better for gaming. What is a Headset? A headset will typically feature both a built-in microphone and speakers. Connecting directly to your PC, a headset allows you to listen to music and chat to your friends online simultaneously. You can find both wired and wireless variants, each with its own set of pros and cons. Wired…
April Indie Showcase: Summerhouse
We are back with our monthly Indie Showcase, where we pick one of the many recently produced gems by independent game developers and make sure it gets some well-deserved time in the sun. For April, we are taking a closer look at the cosy sandbox… Summerhouse! What is Summerhouse? Summerhouse is one we had our eye on, developed and published by Friedemann and Future Friends Games. It is a cosy sandbox game, building beautiful, lived-in houses with no rules or restrictions. As you build your…
B-Grade: How to Score a Great Deal on Hardware
With the cost of living what it is right now, sometimes we don’t always have the budget for the hardware we want. That’s where B-Grade comes in. Today, we’re letting you in on the not-so-secret that is B-Grade. What is B-Grade? No doubt, you’ve been scrolling our website in the past, window shopping for your dream build, when you've spotted certain items featuring a little red banner in the corner saying, “B-Grade.” B-Grade products are items that may have been sent back to us, have…
Play Helldivers 2 On Steam Deck
It’s time to do your part citizen! Helldivers 2 is playable on the Steam Deck. Here’s what you need to know before you enlist in the Galaxy’s Last Line of Offence. Freedom. Peace. Democracy. More than just your Super Earth-born rights, these are the key pillars of our civilisation and our very existence. But war rages on, and everything is once again under threat. It is your duty to take up arms and enlist in the Helldivers program on your Steam Deck today! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oD3pxbG9YYI Helldivers…
How to Hide Steam Games
Hiding games in your Steam library is a rather useful trick. If you don’t want your friends to see all your favourite unhinged games, we’re here to save the day and show you how to hide your games on Steam. We know you’re in a rush to hide all your hours spent on Doomsday Paradise, so we won’t carry on waffling. Let’s jump straight to it instead. Can I Hide Games in My Steam Library? Let’s face it, we’ve all got some rather embarrassing games…
Stay On the Beat! Beat Slayer Review
We checked out action-packed roguelite rhythm game Beat Slayer, and we think you’re going to love it. Packed with quirky humour, some awesome pulsating beats, and a 90s-inspired dystopian Berlin as the backdrop, there’s just one rule in Beat Slayer. Stay On the Beat! It’s All About the Beat Rhythm games are very much our jam here at Overclockers UK, and Beat Slayer is no exception to our love for this genre. Developed by the innovative minds at ByteRockers' Games, Beat Slayer is not your typical…
Laptop Maintenance 101: Essential Tips for Keeping Your Device Running Smoothly
Keeping up with regular maintenance of your laptop is vital for ensuring you can carry on playing all your favourite AAA games. Without it, you may notice a notable drop in speed, efficiency, and performance, disrupting both work and play. That’s why we’re here with our essential tips and tricks to maintain your laptop and keep it running smoothly. Why Should I Maintain My Laptop? Maintaining your laptop means you can take advantage of that factory fresh look and high-quality performance for longer. If you…
Top Five Games Releasing This April
We’ve got a spring in our step for April is finally here. As it’s a new month, we’re back with our round up of five incredible new releases that are heading your way this month. That’s not all! If you’re in the market for a game and PC upgrade, we’ve got that too. Keep reading for our top PC and laptop recs to play our top five new game releases. Beat Slayer – April 4th Beat Slayer is a hack n’ slay roguelite which follows…
Unlocking Next-Gen Performance: Exploring the Crucial T705 PCIe 5.0 SSD
Released on the 12th of March 2024, Crucial’s brand-new line-up of PCIe 5.0 SSDs promise notable improvements to performance for both gamers and streamers alike. If you are in the market for your next storage upgrade, the T705 is certainly a worthy choice. We’re here with all the hardware deets and how this SSD can enhance your performance. What is PCIe 5.0? Gen 5.0 is the latest standard of PCIe. Fine-tuned to work with high-speed components, PCIe 5.0 boasts huge improvements compared to previous generations.…
Even More Gaming Easter Eggs for Easter Weekend!
It just wouldn’t be Easter without Overclockers UK gaming easter eggs! We’re suckers for tradition therefore this year we’re back with ten more gaming easter eggs from some of the very best video games in history. Crack Out Our Other Easter Eggs Before we get cracking into this year’s easter eggs, why not take a few yolks and check out all our other gaming easter eggs? Read More Read More The Sims 4 – The Loch Ness Monster The Sims is jam packed full of…
Top Five Easter Deals with Cracking Savings
We’re back with five cracking deals in our Easter sale to help you save big on your gaming hardware, peripherals, and more. Put down that chocolate egg and check out these top five deals below. ASUS GeForce RTX 4070 Dual OC White 12GB GDDR6X Graphics Card Unlock eggs-cellent graphics and immersive gameplay with the ASUS GeForce RTX 4070 Graphics Card. Egg-quipped with powerful Ada Lovelace architecture and 5888 CUDA cores, this GPU will render all your favourite gaming worlds in stunning hyper-realistic quality. Cutting-edge RT…
Great Games to Binge Play on the Four-Day Easter Weekend
Aaah, the Easter Weekend! Four days that are purpose-built into our calendars for peace, quiet, and gaming. But what titles to play? Your good friends at Overclockers UK have that covered! We’ve picked out a variety of excellent games you can binge-play over the next 96 hours. Cracking stuff! Short But Sweet: Hi-Fi RUSH Hi-Fi RUSH burst onto the gaming scene and captured the collective imagination. We got in on the hype, too! This action-rhythm game is fast-paced, visually striking, and charming from character design…