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Work From Home: Make the Most of Your Desk (Part 5)
If you haven’t been keeping up, we’re rather fond of our little WFH setups round here. In fact, the OcUK content team are well entrenched into our little hybrid/working from home routine and the many advantages it brings – like belting all the lyrics to the Pokemon theme without getting judgemental looks from the people at the water cooler. Today it’s time yet again to peel back the curtain as I show you my humble little setup. You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, and may even learn…
Everything You Need to Know About the System Shock Remake
System Shock is a cult classic from 1994, and now it’s received the remake treatment, complete with HD visuals and updated controls. In just a few short days, we will be able to relive this ground-breaking sci-fi horror with the updated graphics it deserves. Made in Unreal Engine, this game has been built from the ground up, to include updated controls, an overhauled interface, and all-new soundscape. Not every detail has been changed, however, as the original voice of SHODAN has reprised their roles. Some…
Overclockers UK Academy: How to Set Up Your PC
We’re back with another installment of our Overclockers UK Academy. In this guide, we’ll be showing you how to set up your PC, and covering all the vital steps from unboxing to powering your system on. Watch How to Set Up Your PC Don’t have the time to read up on how to set up your PC? Or are you that excited that you just want to get in plugged in and ready to play? Don’t worry, you can also opt to watch our…
Rev Your Engines! LEGO 2K Drive is Coming to the Start Line
Driving is about to get awesome-er! Take the wheel in LEGO 2K Drive for a one-of-a-kind open-world racing adventure. This spiritual successor to LEGO Racers pulls up on May 19th 2023. We’ve got everything you need to know to take the pole position. Drive Everywhere! Welcome to Bricklandia, a vast open world with multiple regions just waiting to be explored. Packed with kooky quests and full of colourful characters, you can race anywhere and with anyone as you take on a cast of wacky rivals…
Do You Need a PC for HTC Vive?
The HTC Vive headset allows for greater immersion and a whole new gaming experience. Whether you’ve just brought one or are incredibly tempted, we’ve put together this blog article answering all your burning questions about the HTC Vive, covering all the key features and whether or not you need a PC. HTC Vive: The HTC Vive is a type of virtual reality headset. VR allows you to fully immerse yourself in your gaming by utilising features such as 3D spatial audio, 360 degree high-res visuals,…
NVIDIA Inside Look: Ansel
NVIDIA graphics cards come equipped with countless built-in cutting-edge features, designed for gamers, content creators, and streamers. That’s why we’ve decided to create a brand-new blog series, titled ‘NVIDIA Inside Look’. Throughout the series we’ll be taking a closer look at some NVIDIA’s ground-breaking technologies, and how they can optimise your gaming or streaming performance. In this article, we’re showcasing NVIDIA Ansel, detailing what Ansel is and recommending our favourite Ansel compatible gaming PCs. NVIDIA Ansel: NVIDIA Ansel is a built-in feature that comes as…
Redfall is Available to Play Right Now!
Get ready for a bloody good time – Bethesda's Redfall is available to play right now! Redfall is a highly-anticipated, blood-soaked vampire adventure that will have you on the edge of your seat. From compelling storylines to an open world to explore, unique heroes to explosive yet magical combat; Redfall is hitting all the right notes. Today, we’re going to look at everything you need to know about Redfall, the official specifications, and which gaming PCs from the Overclockers UK collection are best to play…
Top 5 New Game Releases Coming in May!
Another month, another great line up of incredible new game releases. We’ve picked out our top five new games that are heading to our gaming libraries in May! Redfall – May 2nd The once idyllic island town of Redfall is under siege by a legion of deadly vampires. Cut off from the sun and the rest of the world, you must venture through this vast open world, gather an arsenal of specialised weaponry and resources, whilst uncovering the mystery behind the vampire’s sudden appearance. Official…
Mobile Gaming: Does it Compare to PC?
We’ve all spent hours engrossed in our favourite video games – whether this is a fast-paced FPS, farming simulators, or adventurous RPGs. No matter what your choice of game is, the real question is what platform you’re using. With PC, console, and mobile gaming all battling for popularity and the number one spot – we're exploring the question of whether or not mobile gaming is really worth it. Mobile Gaming Mobile gaming has revolutionised the way in which we can enjoy playing our favourite games. …
Overclockers UK Ultimate PC Building Guide
Building your own gaming PC can be a daunting prospect. Step in Overclockers UK. We’ve put together this extensive guide, complete with further reading and an FAQ, just for you. Build Your Own PC There are many things to consider when building your own gaming PC. You need to decide on the perfect hardware for your needs. These then need to be compatible and work cohesively together. In addition to this, a stylish PC case is a must, but it also has to be large…
Work From Home: Make the Most of Your Desk (Part 4)
It’s time for part four of our dedicated work from home series, designed to help you streamline your desk and boost your productivity. Today, I’ll be giving you an insight into my work from home set up, highlighting all of the great tech and how it helps me optimise my creative workflow. Our WFH Series Before we kick off with my set up – here's a little reminder of the rest of the articles in the series, just in case you wanted a refresh. Emily's…
Best PCs to Play Everspace 2
Earlier this month, Everspace 2 moved from early access to full release. Launching to positive reviews, we are excited to take a closer look at this open world, space exploration game. Everspace 2 takes us on a fast-paced adventure, filled with spaceships, exploration, and perplexing puzzles. Sequel to the popular Everspace, this game has spent over two years in early access being refined, tested, and receiving six major content updates. Now it has been taken out of the oven and is ready for us to…