Overclockers UK’s Guide on How to Choose a Gaming PC

When it comes to choosing the gaming PC of your dreams, there are a considerable number of details and factors that you need to take into account.   You may have questions such as; what will you be using your PC for? Do you want a budget-friendly PC? Are you interested in taking advantage of the latest generation of hardware?  As such, creating your dream PC can become quite a daunting task. But fear not! Our team of experts at Overclockers UK has answered your calls and…

Rejoice! Crysis 4 is Finally Coming – Now to Figure Out if Your PC Can Run It

After almost a decade of waiting, Crytek has confirmed that Crysis 4 is in development. Following the developer’s split from EA after Crysis 3, a sequel has seemed less and less likely as they only focused on remasters for the original trilogy. But now we know a tentatively titled fourth game is in development and can start to hype ourselves up. What better way to do that than by asking, for the first time in too long, can my PC run Crysis?  Crysis 4 Official…

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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, have 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…

Everything You Need to Know About Martha is Dead, the Jaw-Dropping Thriller You Simply Must Play

Everything You Need to Know About Martha is Dead, the Jaw-Dropping Thriller You Simply Must Play

There is little point in asking if you are ready to play Martha is Dead because simply put, you are not ready. This dark, first-person psychological thriller from developer LKA became one of 2022’s most talked-about indie games and another strong piece of evidence for the ‘video games are art’ debate.  Whether you have a horse in that race or not, we have everything you need to know about this game so you can experience it for yourself.  Experience a Tale Set in War-Torn Tuscany …

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Is the Steam Deck Good Enough for AAA Gaming?

It has been a few weeks now since Valve hand-delivered some of the first Steam Decks to lucky buyers near their offices, but the question remains. Is the Steam Deck good for AAA gaming? The Steam Deck packs a pretty big punch, with all of the models rocking a custom AMD APU optimised for handheld gaming. This chip is based on AMD's Zen 2 and RNDA2 architecture, delivering plenty of performance for PC games on the go.   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Dy-KWjp-m0 The Tech Spec  In their official tech…

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The Coolest Pre-Build on the Block: 8Pack Cryocube

Our favourite champion overclocker has done it again. Taking last year’s Hypercube, 8Pack has elevated the ultimate gaming PC into a frosty pre-build packed with impressive performance. Meet: The Cryocube. Feast your eyes on this beautiful gaming PC.   Frosty Specs  The Cryocube is a fully kitted out, pre-built gaming PC designed by Ian “8Pack” Parry in conjunction with the team of technical experts at Overclockers UK. Each piece of hardware is cherry-picked by 8Pack, guaranteeing phenomenal performance. Here is a quick breakdown of the specs,…

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You NEED This for Elden Ring

Elden Ring, shall I compare thee to a summer's day? Thou art more lovely... TLDR, we are absolutely mad about Elden Ring here at Overclockers UK. So, we've curated the perfect setup, one that we both know you need.  Our new favourite Soulslike role-playing game Elden Ring has captured the attention of gamers across the internet. It has something for everyone, from the constant world-building and breath-taking visuals to that unforgiving combat we've come to love from games such as Darksouls and Bloodborne.  What do I need to Play Elden…

GhostWire: Tokyo-The Official PC System Specifications

Are you ready for Bethesda’s all-new supernatural ghost hunt? GhostWire: Tokyo released on the 25th of March 2022.   Here at Overclockers UK, our team of gaming enthusiasts have compiled everything we know about the game, including the official PC system specifications. We’ve paired it with some jaw-dropping gaming PCs that would be perfect to play this psychological mystery.   Where is Everyone? From the brilliant mind that brought us Resident Evil, GhostWire: Tokyo will have players take control of Akiro. Venture through a city that is…

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Rainbow Six Extraction Update: Everything You Need to Know About Ubisoft’s Co-op Shooter

Are you ready for all-out alien warfare in Rainbow Six Extraction? A spin-off from Rainbow Six Siege and its limited-time event Outbreak, this game steps away from the competitive team versus-team matches of the original for dark PvE battles. Launched January 20th 2022, this game is available to download now if you haven’t already.  If teaming up with friends to purge infested areas of extraterrestrial scourge sounds like your cup of tea, then you’re reading in the right place! We here at Overclockers UK have…

Monster Hunter Rise

Monster Hunter Rise: Official PC Specifications and Everything You Need to Know

It took a bit of patience, but Monster Hunter Rise finally made it to PC on January 12th 2022. The title from Capcom’s acclaimed series started life as a Nintendo Switch exclusive. After teasing PC gamers with a demo in October 2021, the full game can be enjoyed by everyone.  You might be one of those returning players or maybe you’re new to Monster Hunter after hearing so much about it. Whichever category you fall under, we at Overclockers UK have you covered. We’ll fill…

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’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…