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The Best Ducky Keyboards for Gaming in 2024!
As the unsung hero of any gaming battle station, your keyboard needs to be ready to handle it all. Thankfully, Ducky has created a line of mechanical keyboards that strive to combine cutting-edge intelligent features and technology, with stunningly intricate designs and colours into one incredible gaming keyboard. As the unsung hero of any gaming battle station, your keyboard needs to be ready to handle it all. To showcase just what Ducky keyboards have on offer, we're here to tell you why there hasn’t been a…
Counter-Strike 2 Is a Thing and We Are Hyped
ICYMI: Counter-Strike 2 officially launched on September 27th. Here is the Twitter announcement: https://twitter.com/CounterStrike/status/1707133016345338334 Original Post (18/4/2023) We’re heckin’ excited about Counter-Strike 2 and have scoured high and low for every tasty bit of information, rumours, or hints about gameplay. All of which we’ve compiled into this one blog post. Next-Gen FPS Action: Counter-Strike 2 promises huge leaps in nail-biting FPS action. As such, Valve have made some hefty upgrades to the gameplay. This includes responsive smokes, improved tick rates, and some much-needed world enhancements. …
Common Keyboard Shortcuts You Need to Know
Keyboard shortcuts offer you simple and quick alternatives to functions that you typically do with your mouse. These shortcuts are incredibly useful to boost your productivity or if you are tired of having to follow multiple steps to simply copy and paste an image. There are hundreds of keyboard shortcuts, and unfortunately, we just can’t list them all, not without being here for hours! However, we have put together this handy top ten list of the best common keyboard shortcuts. CTRL + C The most…
Get Quacking! It’s Ducky Week
Aye up, it's Ducky Week here at Overclockers UK! We’re taking a closer look at what makes Ducky keyboards absolutely quacking, from the huge variety of models, unique designs, and customisation options. Plus, for all those wise-quackers out there, we might even have an extra special discount on all our Ducky keyboards. You’ll just have to keep reading to find out more! Get to Know Ducky Keyboards QUACK Mechanics What sets Ducky keyboards apart is their intelligent Quack Mechanics design. True PBT Keycaps: These PBT…
Wildmender: Play In Harmony With Nature On This Exciting Survival Sim
Dive into the world of Wildmender, a now barren desert you need to bring back to life. From Kawlee and Muse Games, Wildmender is a survival simulator where you have to work in harmony with nature and the spirits, to revive this once plentiful land. Play as a solo adventure or co-operatively with friends, as you uncover the past to protect the future. At Overclockers UK, we were lucky enough to have the chance to play this game ahead of release. So, here’s a breakdown…
PC Modding with OcUK: Cosmetic Upgrades
We’re back with our ‘PC Modding with OcUK’ series and in this blog article, we’ll be covering all the different cosmetic upgrades you can make to your gaming PC. Cosmetic Upgrades Cosmetic upgrades range from adding acrylic or replacement panels to RGB lighting. All of these allow you to bring a unique touch or even a vibrant splash of colour to your set up, making it truly your own. Acrylic Panels With an acrylic panel, you can customise the exterior of your PC case, either…
How to Select the Best PCIe Lanes for Your GPU
From different generations, lanes, and data transfer speeds, how do you find the right PCIe lane for your GPU and all your other devices? Found in every gaming PC, PCIe is fundamental for ensuring you can sit back and enjoy superior performance in gaming and streaming alike. Especially if you utilise the correct PCIe lane. To ensure you’ve got your devices installed in all the right places, we’ve put together this handy guide detailing everything you need to know about PCIe lanes. This includes the…
Best PCs to Play Lies of P: DLC Update!
Lies of P is the gothic retelling of Pinocchio that we didn’t know we needed. Released on September 18th 2023, this game by NEOWIZ has been met with a very warm reception. Featuring souls-like gameplay and a familiar but twisted tale, Lies of P brings a lot to the table. We’ll be taking a closer look at the gameplay, specs, and then recommending five of the best PCs available at Overclockers UK to play this instant classic. You know your nose will get bigger if…
Medieval Delivery Hits the Ye Olde Sweet Spot
Medieval Delivery is the epitome of casual gaming. Chill vibes, relaxing soundscape, and simple, quest-driven gameplay. Developed by Mega Game Studios, this is a third-person, delivery simulation game. These new kids on the block were only established in 2022 and are off to a great start! Medieval Delivery was released for early access on September 9th and has, at the time of writing, received only positive reviews! We got the chance to play this casual delivery game, and here are our thoughts. What Did We…
Overclocking vs Undervolting: Whats The Difference?
Overclocking vs. undervolting which one is best for optimising your gaming PC’s performance? Both can offer you a boost to your gaming experience, unlocking fast speeds and potentially even increasing the lifespan of your hardware. But which one is right for you? To help you decide, we’re taking a deep dive into the wonderful world of overclocking and undervolting, highlighting how each works and the key differences between them. Overclocking: To keep it short and simple, overclocking is where you increase the clock rate and…
Up or Lava – Childhood Nostalgia Meets Fall Guys
The classic childhood game 'the floor is lava' meets Fall Guys in this battle royale for survival. New from developer Garden of Dreams, Up or Lava is a competitive online 3D platformer with crossplay where players race to complete courses using parkour to escape continually rising lava. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tfTTKbj0R84 OcUK Marketing Assistant Emma Hewitt reviewed Up or Lava on her Ryzen-based gaming Laptop. CPUAMD Ryzen 7 3750HGPUNVIDIA RTX 2060RAM16GB DDR4 AMD Gaming Laptops Intel Gaming Laptops Choose Your Character At the opening screen, there are 16…
How to Tell Which USB Ports You Have on Your Gaming PC
Whether you are a complete PC beginner looking to expand your PC knowledge, or a veteran wanting to upgrade their peripherals, knowing which USB ports you have on your gaming PC can be incredibly useful. Each type of USB port features a different physical shape and maximum speed. Knowing which you have, allows you to figure out which devices you can arm your setup with to enjoy superior gaming performance and streamlined productivity. The majority of USB ports come with colourful indicators to tell you which…