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Top Five Gaming PCs to Play No More Heroes 3
The time has come to take up your beam katana once again. Everyone’s favourite otaku assassin Travis Touchdown has returned for No More Heroes 3. You know what’s even better? The game has finally come out on PC! Let’s take a look at all the exciting action this game has to offer, as well uncover a selection of awesome gaming PC for you to play it on. A New Adventure with the Iconic Travis Touchdown What do you play No More Heroes for if not…
EA Announce Project Rene and Sims 5 is Officially Confirmed!
It feels like we’ve been speculating about what The Sims 5 could be for an eternity. It’s actually only been eight years. Which is still somehow unbelievable. But at long last, EA have given us our very first taste of what the future holds with their reveal of Project Rene. Although they haven’t officially called it The Sims 5, opting to only refer to it as the next generation Sims Game. But we know a sequel when we see one! Here’s everything that was revealed…
How to Screenshot on a PC
Whether you need it for work or capturing your favourite gaming worlds and moments, knowing how to take a screenshot on a PC is an extremely useful trick. Snipping Tool With the Snipping Tool, you can quickly and easily take a screenshot of your PC screen. To open the tool, you can either search for it in Start or press the Windows Logo Key + Shift + S. With the Snipping Tool, you can take either a: Free-form snip: draw a free-form shape Rectangular snip:…
Silent Hill Transmission – Here’s Everything We Learned
Grab your torches, tune in the radio, and get yourself comfortable, because it’s time we head back to Silent Hill. It’s been ten years since the last full release of a Silent Hill game (yes, we too lament the loss of PT). But finally, Konami released news about many upcoming projects during yesterday’s Silent Hill Transmission. We got to see not one, not two, but three new games that are in development! This comes alongside the exciting news of a feature film also being in…
Air vs Water Cooling – What’s the Difference?
Whether you’re a first-time builder or a veteran enthusiast who is debating upgrading your PC, choosing the right type of cooling is crucial. be quiet! Dark Rock 4 CPU Cooler Air Cooling Air cooling consists of several fans and a heatsink. Whilst the heatsink draws the heat away from the vital components, the fans help dissipate the heat and create a constant flow of air that circulates throughout your PC. On some air coolers, especially OEM models, the fan is integrated and can’t be changed.…
Our Top Tips to Clean Up Your Virtual Desktop!
Is your desktop full of clutter and in need of a tidy? We’ve put together this guide full of some simple, quick cleaning tips and tricks to help you clear up your PC. What Are the Benefits of Tidying Up My Desktop? A cluttered PC will perform notably slower compared to one that is well organised and doesn’t have any unnecessary bloatware filling up precious storage space. By tidying up your desktop you speed up your PC and even improve your productivity. Our Top Tips…
The Best Gaming PC and Hardware for Those on a Tight Budget!
Do you want to get into the world of PC gaming but have a tight budget? Maybe you’re looking to treat a loved one to the ultimate gift this Christmas? Whatever the reason, look no further – we’ve got your back! Here at Overclockers UK, we’ve created this list of our best budget gaming PC and accessories. The total price for this fantastic gaming PC and peripheral bundle – is only £943.91!* The PC OcUK Gaming Mach 1 Pre-Built PC: The OcUK Gaming Mach 1…
Cyberpunk 2077 – Is It Good Yet?
It's been almost two years since Cyberpunk 2077 came out, and with the Edgerunners 1.6 content update out, is the game good yet? So, the Cyberpunk Edgerunners anime broke your heart? Yeah, mine too. Like any emotionally wrecked sane person, I dusted off the game on Steam and jumped into a new game with one question. Is Cyberpunk 2077 good yet? To be fair to the game, even at launch, despite all of the bugs, CD Project Red built an incredibly a e s t…
Amazing Games We Really Wish Existed: Vol 3
Oh yes, get ready for more games from films and TV shows that we just wish we could play. From Dash Dingo to Cones of Dunshire, so far there has been a wide range of these marvellous, yet sadly, fictitious games. Well, buckle up, we’re in for five more! ENCOM Mainframe from Disney’s Tron Starting with the Disney cult classic from 1982, we have the ENCOM Mainframe from the Tron universe. Set inside a computer mainframe and one of the first major motion pictures to…
MOUZ and noblechairs Make a New HERO
Two icons have teamed up once again to bring us something epic. Introducing the noblechairs HERO Gaming Chair MOUZ Edition. This new gaming chair brings together the superior ergonomics of noblechairs and the gaming prowess of the MOUZ esports team. Sporting their signature stylish black and red colour scheme, this is the perfect throne to cheer them on. Who are MOUZ? MOUZ, formerly known as Mousesports, is an esports team based in Hamburg. They have been on the esports scene for roughly twenty years, winning…
Save Money with These Energy-Efficient Peripherals!
If you’ve built the perfect energy-efficient PC, then you’ll need some incredible peripherals to match! Thankfully, we’ve put together this list of some of our favourite energy-efficient peripherals that are sure to help defeat your enemies and cut down your electricity bill. Our Favourite Energy-Efficient Peripherals USB Hubs: With a USB Hub, you can quickly turn off any of your USB-powered devices to stop them from draining power when not in use. Streamplify USB Hub: Streamline your battle station with the Streamplify USB Hub. With…
What Graphics Card Do I Have? Here’s How to Check
Do you want to play the latest AAA games but don’t know if your PC can handle it? Before you can experience high-quality performance and play all of your favourite games, you need to make sure you have a graphics card installed that is compatible with the minimum requirements. If you don’t know how to check what graphics card you have installed – fear not! We’ve compiled all our expert PC knowledge into this article to show you how to check what GPU you have. …