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Project Golden Nekker is the Witcher’s New Single-Player Gwent Game
Move over Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel, because 2022 is now the year of the real king of card games. CD Projekt Red, developers of the Witcher and Cyberpunk 2077, have announced an all-new Gwent single-player game. Codenamed Project Golden Nekker for the time being, we're going to break down what we know, what we can expect, and how you can still get your fix of Gwent. What is Gwent? First introduced in Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, Gwent is a card game commonly played in taverns and…
Five Incredible Gaming Laptops to Experience Life is Strange Remastered Collection
It's been too long since we paid a visit to Arcadia Bay. Which makes the release of Life is Strange Remastered Collection even more fortuitous. Released on the 1st of February 2022, the adventures of Max and Chloe have received a visual face lift worthy of their games’ critical acclaim. The enhanced graphics look stunning, not to mention the animation receiving a boost thanks to modern mocap technology. We’ve picked out our five favourite gaming laptops for you to immerse yourself in this breathtaking adventure. …
Top 5 Mind-Blowing Games Releasing this February 2022!
Get ready for another month packed full of incredible new game releases! Our team of enthusiasts have compiled their favourite upcoming releases into this helpful guide, along with some gaming PCs to match! Dying Light 2: Stay Human - 4th February Twenty years after the battle in Harren, humanity continues to lose the fight against the virus. In Dying Light 2: Stay Human players will find themselves defending The City, the last largest human settlement. Humanity has been plunged back into the Dark Ages and faces conflict and a deadly…
Intel Arc: A Whole New-Generation of Graphics Cards
Marking the beginning of a gaming revolution – it is expected that Intel will soon release their new line of graphics cards, Intel Arc. Expertly engineered to allow you to enjoy gaming, content creation and streaming with no limits. Our team of experts at Overclockers UK have decided to compile all the information you need on this new generation of GPU. All of your questions will be answered! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0dC6dz9CxYc&ab_channel=IntelGraphics Intel Xe-HPG Microarchitecture As the foundation to Intel Arc, Xe-HPG microarchitecture has been expertly built to…
Overclockers UK Academy: How to reset your BIOS and Fix Your PC not turning on
When your PC won’t post or you are suffering from instability issues and can’t access the BIOS – a way to troubleshoot this issue is resetting your BIOS by removing the CMOS battery. Thankfully, it sounds far more complicated and stressful than it actually is! Our OcUK Academy’s helpful guide and video tutorial detail exactly what you need to do to reset your BIOS and remove the CMOS battery on your motherboard. Our aim here is to save you time and money by reducing the need for a hardware replacement or submitting an RMA with…
What To Do with Your Old PC Hardware
Maybe you've just upgraded to a brand-new gaming PC, or perhaps you're a bit of a tech hoarder and have way too much PC hardware just lying about. It can be hard to figure out what to do with all those parts. So, you've just got a brand-new gaming PC, and you're ready to battle it out in the latest AAA games! But what do you do with your old system? We're breaking down five great ideas to give your tech a second life. …
Upgrade Your WFH Set-up and Maximise Your Productivity!
With many now preferring to work from home, it is high time we upgrade our temporary kitchen set-ups to something more permanent. Here at Overclockers UK, we have the best selection of hardware and accessories, to optimise your WFH set-up. Maybe even increase your productivity! There may be many questions on your mind, like how do I set up my home office? What equipment do I need? What kind of computer that I need? Don’t worry – in due course, all your questions will be…
The Witcher: What Can Fans Expect in 2022?
The popularity of the beloved Witcher franchise has grown in the past two years, thanks to the release of the incredible Netflix series. If you’ve not watched season 2 – you are missing out! As many of us are returning to this beloved series, Overclockers UK has decided to give you an update on what fans can expect in 2022! Season 3 of the hit Netflix series: If you are like me, you watched the entire second season the day it dropped on Netflix. Unfortunately for us, however, we’ve now got to…
Elden Ring: The Official System Specifications for FromSoftware’s Latest Soulslike
Elden Ring was released on the 25th of February 2022, and is a Soulslike experience from the masters of the genre, FromSoftware. This time around they have teamed up with the master of colourful weddings, George R. R. Martin. What is Elden Ring? Elden Ring is another entry into the Soulslike subgenre of action role-playing games, made famous by the acclaimed Bloodborne and the Souls series. Like its devilish cousins, this game serves a punishing cocktail of a higher-than-average difficulty, mysterious lore, and combat focused on reading enemy patterns. This has become FromSoftware’s key selling point for their games,…
Overclockers UK Academy: How to easily reseat or install PC memory
Memory can be the root cause of all sorts of issues. As such, troubleshooting this can become a difficult and seemingly impossible task if you are new to DIY PC building. That’s where this helpful tutorial from the OcUK Academy comes in! As the experts on building PCs, we’ve compiled all our knowledge into this guide on how to reseat and reinstall your RAM/memory. Our aim here is to help you solve simple technical issues before you spend money on a hardware replacement or submit an RMA with us. Before you start – remember to shut…
OLED Monitors: Everything You Need to Know About the Next-Generation of Monitors
The next generation of monitors now features an OLED screen rather than the traditional LCD display. As more people are upgrading to OLED monitors; Overclockers UK has decided to create this helpful guide on everything you need to know about OLED screens. Including the risk and prevention of screen burn-in. What are OLED Monitors? OLED screens consist of OLED (Organic Light Emitting Diodes) pixels. These diodes individually illuminate the pixels and act as independent light sources. This results in brighter images with more vivid colours and contrasts. Are OLED Monitors Good for Gaming? As the diodes act as independent light…
Overclockers UK’s Top 5 Gaming PCs to Play Expeditions: Rome
Having launched on January 20th 2022, Expeditions: Rome is a tactical turn-based RPG that’s sure to excite your inner history nerd. Taking on the role of a young Roman Legatus, you’ll grow your force’s strength to subdue a Greek rebellion and navigate the politics of the Senate. r If you’re as excited by this premise as we are at Overclockers UK, then you’ll enjoy the little taster for Expeditions: Rome that we’ve lined up for you. Not only that, but we’ve picked out five of our favourite gaming PCs to help you command your armies. Lead Your Praetorian Guard to Victory Customise your Roman Legatus to your liking, and set out to engage in…