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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?
Cyberpunk 2077 has been out for a while now, complete with an expansive DLC and regular patches. It was the 1.6 Edgerunner patch that really changed things for us – making us ask: Is Cyberpunk 2077 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,…
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. …
The Best Racing Wheels for your Sim Set-up
Put full control in your hands, with the best steering wheels for sim racing. Whether you’re into F1 esports or have loved sim racers since Crash Team Racing, adding a specialised steering wheel to your gaming set-up is going to elevate your experience. There’s nothing like racing around tight chicanes and flying across the finish line to get the heart pumping! If you’re looking to add a racing wheel into your set-up, then you’re in luck! Today, we’re taking a deep dive into the best…
Dying Light 2 Stay Human DLC: Everything You Should Know!
On November 9th 2022, Dying Light 2 added a spicy DLC to its catalogue: the Bloody Ties expansion. Bloody Ties was the first story DLC for Dying Light 2. It is now only available bundled with the original game, as part of the Dying Light 2 Stay Human: Reloaded Edition. As a new protagonist, with their own goal and motivation in this changed world, do you and your gaming PC have what it takes to survive and… stay human? Read More What We Know Why…