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How to Check Your PC’s Current Specification:
It’s not always clear how to go about finding out what components are inside your PC. Whether you want to stay up-to-date with the latest generation of tech or need to know what your current PC specification is in case of a repair or fault. Thankfully, you can stop panicking. Relax and take a look at our handy guide on how to check your PC’s current specifications. This includes any pre-built systems or if you designed your own. Pre-Built Systems – PCs and Laptops: For…
Is Esports a Mainstream Sport?
Video gaming hasn’t always been seen as a form of competitive sport. Instead, playing games was considered a way to relax and entertain yourself. Ten years ago, you’d never be able to watch a game of FIFA, instead of regular professional football, being streamed on mainstream television channels. Fast forward to 2019, and the first ePremier League was broadcasted on Sky Sports. To compensate for COVID-19 pandemic restricting professional football games, the ePremier League was a competitive gaming tournament. Instead of hitting the playing field,…
The Best Party Games to Enjoy with Your Friends This Summer!
There’s no better way to spend your long summer nights other than engaging in intense, often relationship destroying, gaming action. We asked around the Overclockers UK office and got together this list of our best party games for you and your friends to enjoy this summer! Jackbox Games Jackbox Games is a collection of incredible party games where all you need is your phone or tablet to play along. With eight different party packs to choose from, each packed with a selection of chaotic yet…
Anatomy of a Mini-ITX Gaming PC – Here’s What You Need!
Ever wondered what you need to create the gaming PC of your dreams? Then look no further! We’ve created this series focusing on what goes into different gaming systems. Designed to showcase what components meet the different form factors, along with the benefits and drawbacks of each. In this blog post, we’ll be focusing specifically on Mini-ITX gaming PCs. What is a Mini-ITX Gaming PC? A Mini-ITX gaming PC will typically utilise small form factor hardware, including Mini-ITX motherboards and SFX PSUs. The case itself will…
Top Five New Games Releasing in August!
It’s that time of the month again. Let’s take a look at the top five new games releasing in August! Each of these incredible games has been paired with one of Overclockers UK’s pre-built and configurable gaming PCs that are just what you need to play these new releases. Two Point Campus – August 10th: Experience university how you want by building and managing your own, in Two Point Campus! Build your own grand institution, hire staff, and equip your university with a wide range…
Is it Good for Gaming? The NVIDIA RTX 30 Series
Want to upgrade your graphics cards, but don’t know which is the right one for you? A two-part series, Overclockers UK has compiled this guide detailing everything there is to know about the AMD RX 6000 Series and NVIDIA RTX 30 Series Graphics Cards. In this blog post, we’ll cover the NVIDIA RTX 30 Series. The NVIDIA RTX 30 Series The successor to the 20 RTX series, NVIDIA’s RTX 30 series has been carefully engineered using NVIDIA’s Ampere architecture to deliver incredible performance and realistic…
Amazing Games We Really Wish Existed: Vol 2
We’re back with more games from beloved films and TV shows that we just wish we could get our hands on and play. So far, we’ve seen the likes of Free City, Dash Dingo, and Jumanji. Once again, we will be lovingly admiring these works of fiction, whilst taking our best guestimate at their specs and what Overclockers UK hardware is best for the job. SAO from Sword Art Online First on today’s list is Sword Art Online from the popular manga and anime of…
Digimon Survive Goes Somewhere Familiar to Create Something New
Picture the scene. It’s a warm spring and a group of school friends are spending it at camp. But during their holiday, they fall into another world featuring uncanny elements of our own and filled with monsters. Yes, that’s the premise of the Digimon anime you remember from the turn of the century. It’s also the setup for Digimon Survive, the game that celebrates 25 years of digital adventures! The champions of the Digital World return in this original game that celebrates the long history of…
Meta Quest vs HTC Vive
So, you want to get into VR but don't know which headset to choose? Don't worry, we've got you covered! We're breaking down everything you need to know about the Meta Quest 2 and HTC Vive Pro 2. The Price Okay, let's jump straight into the most important factor for most of us, price. Both the Quest 2 and HTC Vive Pro 2 have very different price points, with the Vive costing £799.99* for the full kit. However, the once price to performance king Meta…
Experience Legendary AAA Gaming with the 8Pack Comet MK2 Gaming PC!
The legendary Ian ‘8Pack’ Parry is back with another incredible bespoke gaming PC. Introducing the 8Pack Comet MK2. Exceptionally powerful, this gaming PC comes packed with the latest in gaming hardware, custom-water cooling, and the 8Pack touch. All to deliver you outstanding performance whether you are gaming or creating content. Legendary Performance: Every 8Pack gaming PC features cherry-picked components to ensure the delivery of premium quality and exceptional performance. The 8Pack Comet MK2 comes fully equipped with an Intel Core i9-12900KS CPU and an…
Is it Good for Gaming? The AMD Radeon RX 6000 Series
Looking to upgrade your graphics cards, but don’t know which is the right one for you? In this two-part series, Overclockers UK has compiled this guide detailing everything there is to know about the AMD RX 6000 Series and NVIDIA RTX 30 Series Graphics Cards. In this blog post, we’ll cover the AMD Radeon RX 6000 series. The AMD Radeon RX 6000 Series The successor of the Radeon RX 5000 series, AMD’s 6000 GPUs expanded on AMD RDNA 2 architecture and is the first generation of…
Play Our New Obsession This Weekend: Stray!
Escape from the mundane by playing the latest new release, Stray! Released on July 19th 2022, it’s definitely what we’ll be playing this weekend. We’ve long dreamt of becoming a cat and exploring the world from a feline perspective, and now we finally can! https://youtu.be/fOm_9N9ksBY Explore the City: This third-person adventure game allows players to see the world through the eyes of a cat. Alone, lost, and separated from your family in an abandoned cybercity, players must explore the streets high and low, facing terrifying…