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Your Guide to Gaming Monitors
Refresh rates, resolution, and panel type – when it comes to selecting the perfect gaming monitor there are countless options, variants, and features to look out for. It’s enough to make it feel like your head is about to explode! Thankfully, here at Overclockers UK, we’ve compiled all our expert knowledge about gaming monitors into this handy guide. We’ll be highlighting why you should buy a gaming monitor, the different panel types and screen sizes, key features, along with our top recommendations. Why Buy a…
Everything You Need to Know About the System Shock Remake
System Shock is a cult classic from 1994, and now it’s received the remake treatment, complete with HD visuals and updated controls. In just a few short days, we will be able to relive this ground-breaking sci-fi horror with the updated graphics it deserves. Made in Unreal Engine, this game has been built from the ground up, to include updated controls, an overhauled interface, and all-new soundscape. Not every detail has been changed, however, as the original voice of SHODAN has reprised their roles. Some…
Is Delidding Your CPU Worth It?
Hefty performance requires ample cooling, especially if you are looking to enjoy some intensive gaming or content creation. Whilst opting for a comprehensive cooling system is a great way to keep temperatures down to a minimum, delidding is another way in which you can get the maximum out of your CPU without making temperatures soar. In this guide, we’ll be taking you through delidding, highlighting what is it, how to do it, and all the must-have tools you need. What is Delidding? Delidding is where you…
Coming to VR: Killer Frequency
The launch of Team17 Digital’s Black Comedy Slasher-Adventure, Killer Frequency, is almost upon us! Set to launch on June 1st, Killer Frequency will see VR, console, and desktop players take on the role of 1980s small-town, washed-up radio DJ Forrest Nash. Presenter of late-night show ‘The Scream’, you’ll need to stay on the air and man the switchboard, all whilst exploring an authentic midwestern 80s radio studio and guiding the fates of your listeners. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ask5AdC9WwQ VR, Desktop, and Consoles Killer Frequency has been built from…
Overclockers UK Academy: How to Set Up Your PC
We’re back with another installment of our Overclockers UK Academy. In this guide, we’ll be showing you how to set up your PC, and covering all the vital steps from unboxing to powering your system on. Watch How to Set Up Your PC Don’t have the time to read up on how to set up your PC? Or are you that excited that you just want to get in plugged in and ready to play? Don’t worry, you can also opt to watch our…
Everything We Know About Lord of the Rings: Gollum
At last, after several delays, Lord of the Rings: Gollum is set to hit our gaming libraries as of May 25th. We can’t wait to return to Middle-Earth and get our hands on this long-awaited action adventure. Therefore, we put together this article highlighting everything we know, from gameplay to the official PC specification, along with our top PC recommendations. The Gameplay: Experience the untold story of Gollum’s journey. Daedalic Entertainment has revealed that The Lord of the Rings: Gollum will take place before the…
Mental Health Awareness Week 2023: To Help My Anxiety
May 15th to 21st 2023 marks Mental Health Awareness Week. This year’s focus is anxiety, a common emotion that affects us all. Looking after our mental health is important for everyone. That's why the Mental Health Foundation (external link) hosts an awareness week every year, focusing on different aspects of mental health. Anxiety is a big one at the moment; there are plenty of worldwide triggers to set us on the edge. As such, the MHF is raising awareness for anxiety, its causes, and what…
The Best CPU Coolers for the AMD Ryzen 7000 Series
The AMD Ryzen 7000 Series has been optimised for gaming and streaming alike, promising to deliver ultra-fast speeds and powerful performance. To fully utilise the incredible benefits offered by these processors, you need a reliable and efficient CPU cooler to match. Thankfully, here at Overclockers UK, we’ve put together this list of the best CPU coolers for the AMD Ryzen 7000 Series. AMD Ryzen 7000 Series The AMD Ryzen 7000 Series utilises cutting-edge Zen 4 architecture and a refined metal stack design to result in…
How to Speed Up Your Gaming Laptop’s Performance
Is your gaming laptop slow and jam-packed full of old software or files? A slow laptop can be incredibly frustrating to use, however, it’s not quite time to throw it out of the window and start again. Not yet anyway. There are a few simple tricks that you can do to help speed up your gaming laptop’s performance. All of which we’ve included in this handy guide, just for you. Clean Your Disk Drives Performing a simple disk clean-up can help to find and remove…
Rev Your Engines for Lego 2K Drive!
Driving is about to get awesome-er! Take the wheel in LEGO 2K Drive for a one-of-a-kind open-world racing adventure. This spiritual successor to LEGO Racers pulled up on May 19th 2023. We’ve got everything you need to know to take the pole position. Drive Everywhere! Welcome to Bricklandia, a vast open world with multiple regions just waiting to be explored. Packed with kooky quests and full of colourful characters, you can race anywhere and with anyone as you take on a cast of wacky rivals…
Spend the Weekend Chilling with These Life Sims
At long last, it’s finally here – the weekend! The sun is shining (hopefully), you’ve got a kitchen full of tasty gaming snacks, and you're looking for the next great game to play. That’s where we come in! Life Sims are the perfect way to escape your everyday and that’s why we can’t think of a better way to spend this weekend other than losing yourself in some relaxing, vibrant life sim gameplay. To spark your inspiration, we’ve put together this list of our favourite…
Your Guide to Gaming Desks
Finding the right gaming desk can be a daunting task, especially with so many options and variants available. But don’t worry, that’s where Overclockers UK comes in! We’ve compiled all our expert knowledge on gaming desks into one handy guide. We’ll be highlighting why you should buy a gaming desk, the different types and key features, along with our top recommendations. Why Should You Buy a Gaming Desk? Gaming desks have been engineered utilising durable materials, such as stainless steel and robust MDF, to ensure it…