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Play Crime Boss: Rockay City With These Five Amazing Gaming PCs
Want to rule the criminal underworld of vibrant 90s Florida alongside an all-star cast of characters? Of course you do, and Crime Boss: Rockay City is here to help you do it! Become the New King of Crime There’s an open vacancy for a new King of Rockay City – and Travis Baker has his sights set on the throne. But he’s not the only one. Take on his role solo or with friends in this organised crime game, combining first-person action with turf…
Great Co-Op Games to Play with the Squad This Weekend
It’s the weekend – huzzah! Time for some co-op gameplay with the squad. We’ve explored MMORPGs and battle royales, now it’s time to take a look at some fab co-op games to play this weekend. Co-op is a varied game mechanic, as it works across so many different genres. The Overclockers UK team put their heads together to come up with this wicked list of co-op games, covering a juicy selection of tastes, styles, and mechanics. Dungeons & Dragons: Dark Alliance Starting with some story-driven,…
The History of Resident Evil
Resident Evil has certainly earned its stripes amongst other survival horror video games. First launched in 1996, there have been over twenty games, several remakes, spinoffs, and even a film series. Ultimately making Resident Evil one of the highest-grossing horror games. With the brand-new Resident Evil 4 remake releasing today, we’ve decided to take a deep dive into the Resident Evil franchise, going all the way back to its original outbreak. It’s gonna be a long one so grab yourself a drink, some snacks, and…
Anatomy of a Micro-ATX Gaming PC – Everything You Need to Know!
Ever wondered what you need to create the gaming PC of your dreams? Then look no further. Our ‘’Anatomy of’’ series focuses on what goes into different gaming systems, showcasing what components meet the different form factors, along with the benefits and drawbacks. Today, we’ll be taking a look at Micro-ATX gaming PCs. What is a Micro-ATX Gaming PC? A Micro-ATX gaming PC will typically utilise a Micro-ATX motherboard, hence the name. With a Micro-ATX PC, you don’t have to compromise on aesthetics or performance…
10 Gaming Crossovers We’d Love to See!
There have been some phenomenal gaming crossovers in the past, and that got us thinking... What gaming crossovers would we like to see? There are already some absolute bangers out there, when it comes to crossovers. From Kingdom Hearts to Geralt in Fortnite, it always makes us feel a little giddy with joy to see a character turn up somewhere unexpected. That is the beauty of a well-done crossover. Naturally, we here at Overclockers UK thought we could cook up a few crossover ideas that…
Is the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 30 Series Still Worth It?
Since the RTX 40 Series was first revealed (and the RTX 50 Series on the horizon!), we’ve been wondering if the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 30 Series is still worth it? Does it still have plenty to offer for gamers out there? Please note: There is limited availability for RTX 30 Series GPUs and gaming PCs. First released in September 2020, the RTX 30 Series supported 2nd generation ray tracing, used NVIDIA’s Ampere architecture, and made use of DLSS to upscale your games. With these and…
Time for a Threequel! I Expect You to Die 3
Yes, the highly anticipated threequel to I Expect You To Die is indeed on the way this year. The third instalment in the I Expect You To Die franchise has been announced and promises to provide players with an even more immersive and challenging experience than its predecessors. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_kFmrUfRDJg Here’s Everything We know So Far The I Expect You To Die franchise has been a massive success since its debut in 2016. Both I Expect You To Die and I Expect You to Die…
Coming To VR: Across The Valley
Across The Valley is set to bring the world of farming to VR next month! Players will need to muck in whilst relaxing in a hand-drawn paradise. Farming has never been so immersive! Across the Valley, the latest VR farm simulator developed exclusively for VR by FusionPlay, lets you lend a hand - literally! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IiIUwSlB4NI From April 6th, you can sow, water, harvest your own plants, and raise adorable baby animals. You can even milk the cows, shear the sheep, and go on a truffle hunt…
The Best Budget Gaming Chairs
We certainly all dream of having a gaming chair to call our own, but not all of us can make that a reality. But if your bank balance is getting in the way of your ambitions then that doesn’t have to be the case. Here at Overclockers UK, we have the best budget gaming chairs that deliver plenty of comfort. What Do You Want From a Gaming Chair? Even without considering the cost of investment, buying a gaming chair is a daunting task if you…
The Difficulty with DRAM – New Innovations to DDR5 RAM with Corsair
RAM is a crucial aspect of any gaming PC, and you can never have such a thing as too much RAM. In fact, Corsair has been making innovative strides to help change the fundamental design of DRAM to boost maximum capacities, speeds, and, ultimately, performance. Today, we’ll be taking a closer look at DRAM, its limitations, and the latest developments made by Corsair in their new generation of RAM kits. What is DRAM? Corsair Vengeance 32GB EXPO DDR5 RAM Kit DRAM, or ‘’Dynamic Random Access…
Our Fave Five Badass Gaming Women
To continue our celebration of all the incredible women in gaming, we asked around the Overclockers UK office, for everyone’s favourite female video game characters and put together our list of the top five badass gaming women. Lara Croft – Tomb Raider: Lara Croft is the protagonist of the infamous Tomb Raider series. An archaeologist, treasure hunter, and tomb raider, throughout the franchise Croft embarks on a series of thrilling adventures on the hunt for powerful and deadly artifacts. Her iconic ponytail, tank top, shorts,…
The Best PCs for Working with Pi
This Pi Day, we’ve decided to take a closer look at our incredible line of workstations and powerhouse PCs. A powerful PC can be designed for much more than high-speed AAA gaming. Our configurable workstations and powerhouse PCs have been crafted utilising cherry-picked hardware, primed for creative and intensive workloads. This includes 3D rendering, simulations, AI modelling, and much more. Today, we’ll be highlighting a few of our favourites, along with showing you how you can build the workstation of your dreams to enhance your…