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Top 5 Gaming PCs Perfect to Play King Arthur: Knight’s Tale
Released on April 26th 2022, King Arthur: Knight’s Tale is a jaw-dropping medieval RPG developed by Neocore Games. We're here with all the gameplay details and our top five gaming PCs and laptops that are perfect to play King Arthur: Knight's Tale. Begin Your Very Own Medieval Adventure Setting the scene of this Arthurian adventure is the story of Sir Mordred and King Arthur. Once a black knight, Sir Modred killed King Arthur, who used his last breath, to return the favour. The mysterious Lady of…
Our Top 5 Celebrity Video Game Doppelgangers!
As April 20th marks lookalike day, here at Overclockers UK we can’t think of a better day to celebrate our top 5 favourite celebrity video game doppelgangers! Duke Nukem 3D - Duke Nukem (Arnold Schwarzenegger): First released in 1996, Duke Nukem 3D is a fan-favourite FPS that follows the extra-terrestrial adventure of Duke Nukem. Your mission is to fight off the nail-biting alien invasion that has attacked planet Earth. Players take control of the titular character, Duke Nukem, who just happens to look like a…
Everything You Need to Know About USB Types and Connectors
If you’ve ever been around a computer, then you’ll have had a run in with a USB port or two. The Universal Serial Bus was first concocted in 1994 by a consortium of computing conglomerates, including the likes of Intel and Microsoft. It was introduced to standardise the connection between computers and peripherals, and is overseen by the USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF). The technology has continuously advanced since then, with new types and versions regularly released. With so many iterations floating about, you might not…
Power Supply Form Factors Explained – Everything You Need to Know!
When it comes to selecting the perfect components for your dream gaming PC, it can seem a little daunting. Especially when you have to consider the size of your hardware, not just the type of hardware you need. But fear not – that's where our team of PC experts at Overclockers UK comes in! We’ve compiled this handy guide on everything you need to know about different power supply (PSU) form factors. Sit back, grab a brew, some biscuits, and let's get to it. What…
Our Top Ten Gaming Easter Eggs for Easter Weekend!
As we get ready to gorge ourselves on chocolate eggs, Overclockers UK has decided to compile a list of our top ten favourite gaming easter eggs! From movies and video games, have you spotted these before? Overwatch Arcade Machines: On the Hanamura assault map in Overwatch, some arcade games can be found whilst you are waiting to spawn. These games play reference to other classic Blizzard games and even feature characters from the franchises. Vivi’s Adventure: Li Li Stormstout from Warcraft Siege Mode 3: Starcraft …
NVIDIA RTX 30 Series: The Ultimate Gaming Experience
As graphics technology and gaming continue to evolve, there hasn’t been a better time to start thinking about upgrading your GPU. Therefore, our team of PC experts at Overclockers UK has decided to compile this guide on everything you need to know about the latest NVIDIA RTX 30 series. Detailing all the jaw-dropping integrated technology, comparing previous GPU series, and our top recommendations! So, sit back, grab yourself a brew, and let's get to it... Why Should I Upgrade to a 30 Series GPU? The…
Witcher 4 is CD Projekt Red’s Best Shot at Redemption
Bonkers as it is to consider, it has been almost seven years since we joined Geralt on his quest to find Ciri and defeat the Wild Hunt. The intended conclusion of the White Wolf’s story only made us want more. The legacy of the Witcher has been extended with spin-off games, continued prints of the book series, and a Netflix show starring the world’s most handsome PC gamer. Now, having weathered the PR nightmare that was Cyberpunk 2077, CD Projekt Red has confirmed they are…
Best Digital Board Games to Play on Your PC
Fun fact. April 13th is world Scrabble Day. Here at Overclockers UK, we saw this as the perfect opportunity to look at one of the different facets of gaming. Tabletop gaming. More specifically, the best ways to play tabletop games digitally. We are currently living through a board game renaissance. Game Night no longer means getting halfway through Monopoly before someone flips the table in an epic rage quit. From Carcassonne to Catan all the way round to Indie Kickstarters, there is a board game…
noblechairs – Your Guide to Finding the Ultimate Gaming Chair
We all come to appreciate the difference a good gaming chair makes. Whether working from home or spending time gaming, they don’t come much better than noblechairs. This award-winning range of chairs is an excellent option for anyone looking to upgrade their set-up with a seat featuring unbeatable ergonomics. But which chair is right for you? From looking stylish on stream to giving your back the support it needs for long desk days, we all use our seat differently. So how do you figure out…
Is Intel XeSS the latest alternative to NVIDIA DLSS and AMD FSR?
As the latest competitor to NVIDIA and AMD, Overclockers UK are here to tell you everything we know about Intel XeSS. We'll be showcasing what it is, what games are supported, and where you can shop all Intel ARC graphics cards. Next-Generation Upscaler Intel’s line up of GPUs feature support for XeSS (Xe Super Sampling) a brand new upscaling technology. Designed to take your gaming to the next level, thanks to AI-enhanced upscaling to enable high image fidelity and boosted output resolutions. This means you can…
What are the Best PCs for Minecraft?
With almost 140 million monthly players in 2021, Minecraft is arguably the most popular video game of all time that is appealing to players of all ages. As a huge, expansive sandbox game, Minecraft allows players to utilise different terrains, materials, and craftables to show off their creativity and unique designs. Overclockers UK has decided to compile this handy guide detailing everything you need to know about this hugely successful sandbox game. We’ve even included some of our favourite gaming PCs and laptops that are…
Top 5 Jaw-Dropping Games Releasing in April!
It’s that time of the month again! Overclockers UK is here to give you a complete rundown of some of the incredible games releasing in April, along with a selection of our top PCs to play. LEGO Stars Wars: The Skywalker Saga (April 5th) Experience all nine Star Wars films like never before in LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga. Play as a Jedi, Sith, Rebel, Droid, and more! The game features hundreds of playable characters for you to command, each with unique skills. As…