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OcUK Staff Top Fives: Emily’s Top 5 Farming Sims
It’s no secret that we here at Overclockers UK are big into our gaming. We live for new game hype and love to replay our old favourites. Over 2024, we’ll be sharing our own top fives across a spicy selection of genres. This month we’re looking at Emily’s Top 5 Farming Sims. Farming sims are my jam. The gameplay is chill, the narratives can be played at your pace, and there is just something comfortingly repetitive about them. (Maybe that’s my neurospicy need for routine…
OcUK Work From Home Lifestyle Series: Vintage Office
ASUS TUF GAMING A15 Gaming LaptopASUS TUF Gaming H3 7.1 Gaming Headset Gun MetalASUS ROG Strix Flare II Animate USB RGB Mechnical Gaming Keyboard NX Red PBT 90MP02E6-BKEA01iiyama 27” G-Master G2770HSU-B1 Gaming Monitor Old Fashioned Style Marry a vintage look with modern amenities, for a super stylish office space that works for you. Let the furniture do the heavy lifting on the aesthetics, leaving you free to optimise your work and play on the ASUS TUF Gaming A15 Laptop. With Zen 4 architecture, eight cores,…
Is 2024 The Year for 4K Gaming?
4K has become increasingly more popular and accessible in recent years. With the release of the latest gen of both NVIDIA and AMD GPUs, along with more monitors supporting gaming at ultra-high resolutions, there’s never been a better time to upgrade to 4K. If you’re tempted to upgrade to 4K in 2024, we’ve put together everything you need to know. This includes what 4K is, the benefits to gamers, and all the hardware you need. What is 4K Gaming? 4K refers to your monitor’s resolution…
Take on Tekken 8: Everything You Need to Know
Hitting our gaming libraries in full force this month is Tekken 8. The latest installment in the iconic 3D fighter FPS series, Tekken 8 promises to uphold all the same classic fighting action and rich story with reimagined visuals. Before you jump in battle, we’ve put together everything you need know about Tekken 8, including details on gameplay, multiplayer, PC specs, and our top five PCs that we think are perfect for Tekken 8. Fist Meets Fate In the dedicated story mode, Tekken 8 picks…
Game Like Never Before with the AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT
We’ve got another incredible GPU hitting the virtual shelves today – the AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT. Crafted utilising powerful RDNA 3 and armed with a suite of groundbreaking AMD tech, this graphics card delivers exceptional performance in gaming, streaming, and content creation. Keep on reading for more juicy details! The AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT Offering fast performance, smooth frame rates, and stunning visuals, the Radeon RX 7600 XT is the perfect GPU for gamers looking to upgrade. Harnessing RNDA 3 architecture, 32 compute…
Get Ready to Game! The NVIDIA RTX 4070 Ti Super Has Landed
Originally unveiled at CES 2024, the next GPU in the NVIDIA RTX Super line up has finally landed – the NVIDIA RTX 4070 Ti Super. The NVIDIA RTX 4070 Ti Super Crafted utilising Ada Lovelace architecture, the NVIDIA RTX 4070 Ti Super is the ultimate upgrade for gamers and streamers who want to harness the latest gen of hardware. Equipped with up to 8448 CUDA cores and up to 2.51GHz boosted clock speeds, this GPU delivers ultra-fast smooth performance. With support for cutting-edge features such…
Queer Cosy Games To Play This Winter
There’s still a couple of months of winter ahead of us. In this article, we’re breaking down some cosy and Queer-inclusive games to help keep you warm. If Found... A game about going home, coming out, and erasing everything, If Found... is an experience you won’t soon forget. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q_Qs6CjGeQc It’s December 31st, 1993, inside the ruins of a crumbling mansion on Achill Island. Our protagonist, Kasio, has just destroyed her diary. It tells the story of her journey home to the west of Ireland, conflict…
How to Calculate Your PC’s Power Requirement
Knowing your PC’s power requirement is a must-have when it comes to configuring your dream gaming PC. If you don’t know exactly how much power your computer needs, you run the risk of purchasing a PSU that isn’t compatible and doesn’t suit the demands of your hardware. Thankfully, we’ve put together this helpful guide detailing how to calculate your PC’s power requirement. Why Do I Need to Calculate My PC’s Power Requirements? Calculating your PC’s power requirements ensures you pick the perfect PSU that is…
Embark on a Thrilling Adventure this Weekend with These Must-Play Games
The weekend is here and it’s time to enjoy some long hours of gaming and snacking. If you are in need of an adventure, we’ve put together this selection of our favourite adventure games that we think are perfect for your weekend gaming. What's more, we’ve even paired them with our top PC and laptop in case you are debating that all-important set up upgrade. Stray Stray is the ultimate adventure game that allows you to see the world through the eyes of a cat.…
G.G.O.A.T Greatest Goat Games of All Time
Goat, glorious goats! No, we’ve not had a kick to the head, we just think it’s time to share the love for some of the greatest goat games of all time. No more bleating around the bush, let’s just ram straight to it. Goat Simulator 3 Ever thought of what it must be like to be a goat for the day? We goat you babe, for in Goat Simulator 3 you can do exactly that! Your dreams can come true as you step into the…
Ultimate Performance in the Palm of Your Hand: Endgame Gear OP1
It’s been a strong start to 2024 for Endgame Gear. First, they launched their hall effect keyboard, and now the OP1 Series has expanded! Designed to enhance your esports performance, the OP1 gaming mouse is all about speed and precision. Better yet, there are a boatload of accessories to go with it! Have I piqued your interest? Read on to learn more about this powerful addition to the Endgame Gear line-up. The Endgame Gear OP1 Series Buckle up, there are six mice, nine switch sets,…
Is an NVIDIA RTX 3060 Still Good for Gaming?
Is the NVIDIA RTX 3060 GPU still good for gaming in 2024? To answer this question, we’ll be taking a closer look at this GPU, showcasing the level of expected performance, and the games you can play. Why is the NVIDIA RTX 3060 Good for Gaming? Released four years ago, the NVIDIA RTX 3060 is still a high-quality GPU for mid-tier gaming and budding content creators. Thanks to Ampere architecture, this graphics card delivers fast speeds and smooth frame rates. What’s more, with both RT…