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Get Together For Some Party Games This Weekend
Tis the season for gathering with friends and family. What better time to crack out some party games? From the chaotic to the suspicious, at Overclockers UK we love great party games. They bring everyone together for some fun and laughter. And you still get to spend your weekend doing what you love best, gaming. We’ve rounded up a fab selection of party games that are sure to get the party vibes going. Not in the party mood? We’ve got eleven other weekend multiplayer gaming…
The ABS Are Back In Town: 8Pack ABS MK2
The 8Pack ABS MK2 has been upgraded and packs a bigger punch than ever before. Still sporting the same moody good looks, the 8Pack ABS MK2 is equipped with the latest and greatest gaming hardware. It’s got a spec worthy of cartoony heart eyes, an ultra-efficient water-cooling loop, and enough power to bump it up from an Infin8 to an 8Pack PC. From Infin8 to 8Pack The original ABS, or “All Black System”, was part of the Infin8 range, inspired by the hench 8Pack builds…
How To Increase FPS – Tips and Tricks for 2024
We all want more FPS, right? In this guide, we’re covering all the steps you can take to get more performance out of your gaming PC. We’ve all been there. It’s the heat of the moment, clutch or kick time, and your FPS drops all the way down to two. Game over, man, game over! So, is it time for a new GPU? A whole new PC? Or is there something else you can do to get back to that sweet, sweet 60FPS and beyond? …
December Indie Showcase – Spirittea
We are back with our monthly Indie Showcase, where we pick one of the many gems produced by independent game developers and make sure it gets some well-deserved time in the sun. For December, we are taking a closer look at the cosy sim… Spirittea! What is Spirittea? If you ever watched Spirited Away and thought “This needs to be a game,” then Spirittea by Cheesemaster Games and No More Robots is for you! This life sim is a beautiful blend of pixel graphics and…
The Definitive Gaming Sim Enthusiast Christmas Gift Guide
Ground control to Major Tom, commencing countdown to Christmas. We’ve assembled this gift guide to help you find the perfect present for a simulation game enthusiast in your life. Whether they like to take to the skies or hit the tarmac, Overclockers UK has got gifts galore to help you give their sim setup an upgrade this festive season. We’ve split this guide into three to cover a game of popular genres; one third for flight sim enthusiasts playing the likes of Microsoft Flight Simulator…
The Ultimate Starfield Gaming Set-Up
We’ve all been playing Starfield, but have you been exploring the universe on the Ultimate Starfield Gaming Set-Up? In many ways, every gaming set-up is the “Ultimate Starfield Gaming Set-Up", because it is yours and you love it. But we here at Overclockers UK love to reach for the stars. (Wait, that’s Toy Story...) If you’re going to play the biggest RPG of the year, the first new IP from Bethesda in 25 years, then why not play it on the best of the best?…
DIY Christmas PC Decorations: Adding a Gaming Flair to Your Set Up
The festive season is upon us, meaning it’s time to get out your Christmas decorations. You aren’t limited to just your tree, in fact why not think about decorating your gaming PC this year? Yes, you heard us right. It's time to add some festive flair to your gaming set up with our DIY PC Christmas decorations! RGB Lighting From LED strips and fans to peripherals with integrated backlighting, RGB allows you to deck your gaming PC will all the festive colours. Typically, most hardware…
Best PCs to Play Persona 5 Tactica
Persona 5 Tactica released on November 17th 2023. Naturally, we need to know the best PCs to play it! It’s time to ignite your heart, Persona 5 Tactica is the latest from the series and it is already receiving much love on Steam. (All reviews are Very Positive at the time of writing!) With its distinct art style and thrilling combat, it’s easy to see why this game has captured the imagination. Persona 5 Tactica Gameplay Join the Phantom Thieves in this strategy RPG adventure.…
Gaming PCs vs Consoles: Gaming Titan Ultimate Showdown
Gaming PCs vs consoles – is one better than the other? In our ultimate showdown we’ll be taking a look at these two gaming titans to determine if there really is a clear winner. With the latest consoles boasting plenty of cutting-edge hardware, are consoles the future of gaming? Or will PCs come out on top with their endless customisation options and high-end tech? We’ll be showing you the pros and cons of both these platforms and help to decide which one is for you. …
Overclockers UK Supreme Christmas Guide to Buying a Gaming PC
Christmas is fast approaching. This means it's time to grab the perfect gift for the gamer in your life. As you may already know, we produce some amazing gaming PCs here at Overclockers UK to suit almost everyone. From casual to enthusiast, pre-built to custom and configurable; someone’s dream PC is just waiting to be gifted! What’s even better, we’ve found some terrific extras that would make for great stocking fillers! The Gamer Dad The Gamer Dad does not ask for much. Just a bit of…
Mastering PC Performance: How to Benchmark Your Gaming PC
Benchmarking your PC allows you to determine what kind of performance you can achieve from your hardware. Is your processor capable of reaching the max speed you desire? Can your GPU render all your fast gameplay with smooth frame rates? You won’t know unless you benchmark it! Thankfully if you’ve got no idea where to start with benchmarking, then you’re already in the right place. This guide on PC benchmarking has everything you need, including the basics of what it is, which components you can…
My PC Has a Virus – What Do I Do?!
The worst has happened. Your PC has become infected by a computer virus. These pesky pieces of malicious software can do serious damage to your system if you don’t act against it. However, it’s no time to panic or run to the shops to buy a new PC. The PC experts are here to help. In this blog article, we’ll be identifying what a virus actually is, what it does to your computer, how you can remove the infected software, and our top tips for…