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World of Warcraft Shadowlands: Get Your PC ready!
World of Warcraft Shadowlands is the latest expansion to hit Blizzard’s popular MMO RPG which welcomes over 3 Million active players every day. Shadowlands is the eighth expansion in WOW’s 16-year history and it features the first-ever level squish, new features like Covenants, a procedurally generated mega-dungeon in Torghast, Tower of the Damned, and 6 new zones. Shadowlands was announced last November during Blizzcon 2019 and as of last week, it’s been hit with a few delays and still hasn’t got an official release…
The Top 5 PCs to play Cyberpunk 2077
Cyberpunk 2077 is one of the most anticipated games this year. It’s been delayed several times by CD Projekt Red, but with November 19th fast approaching it won’t be long before we’re finally able to explore the streets of Night City. This vast open-world game is complex and detailed with realistic graphics and lighting which means you’ll need some decent PC hardware to run the game in all it’s glory. What are the PC specifications for Cyberpunk 2077? On the 18th of September via twitter…
Get Ready for Ampere: Guide to Supported PC Cases
To help you get ready for Ampere we’ve used our expert knowledge of hardware to put together all the information you’ll need to ensure your PC is ready for a new Nvidia graphics card. In this article, we cover compatible PC cases so you can ensure you have enough room to upgrade or buy the correct computer case for your RTX 3000 powered build. Nvidia founder and CEO Jensen Huang invited us to his kitchen on the first of September to what the company has…
Baldur’s Gate 3: Requirements & Best PCs for Optimal Play
The original Baldur’s gate game was released back in 1998 with the sequel Baldur’s Gate II launched in 2000. Nineteen years have passed, and Larian Studios has been entrusted with the licensing for the long-awaited sequel. Larian is best known for developing the first two Divinity: Original Sin Games, which have been called one of the best RPGs ever. What is Baldur's Gate III about? The prequel to Baldur’s Gate III is a tabletop adventure called Baldur's Gate: Descent Into Avernus and the storyline takes…
Essential Guide to Microsoft Flight Simulator
Microsoft Flight Simulator has to be one of the most famous and well-loved simulator franchises since the first version was released in 1982. Before the surprise announcement of Flight Simulator 2020 at E3, there hadn’t been any updates since 2006. The updated Microsoft Flight simulator was released on the 18th of August and now it's finally here I'm pleased to say it's been worth the wait. The features on offer are absolutely fantastic and the skies are brought to life with seasonal real-world weather, authentic…
Marvel Avengers: Open Beta, Requirements & More!
Marvel’s Avengers is a brand new third-person action-adventure game published by Square Enix, and you can choose to play in the single-player story mode or team up with four other people for co-operative online gameplay. There’s six different Heros to play and master, all with their own abilities and strengths. Choose from Thor, Hulk, Captain America, Black widow, Ms Marvel and Iron man and experience the cinematic story as you play out your superhero dreams. There’s a flexible combat system, scaling difficulty and customisable gear…
Overclockers UK Guide: 2020’s best hardware for streamers
Streaming is now a huge part of the gaming community and no matter what game you play on PC or Console there’s an audience out there who are happy to watch. There are multiple platforms to choose from such as Twitch, Facebook and Youtube and all you need is a capable PC and internet connection to get started. With 3 million monthly creators on Twitch alone, it can be hard to stand out from the crowd and there’s plenty of tips and tricks that can…
Horizon Zero Dawn: Official Specs & Best Gaming PCs
The official PC specifications for Horizon Zero Dawn are finally here! What is Horizon Zero dawn about? This game was originally released as a Playstation exclusive back in February 2017 and has won multiple awards thanks to the beautiful graphics and exciting gameplay. In this action-packed role-playing game you play as the main character Aloy, a young hunter who is an outcast from her tribe. 1,000 years from now the strange world around you is ruled by deadly Machines, much larger than Aloy and each…
Star Wars Squadrons: Specs & Recs
What is Star Wars Squadrons about? Star wars squadrons Is a first-person team-based starfighter combat game that follows the story after the destruction of the second Death Star in Return of the Jedi. As a player, you can experience how the war continued throughout the galaxy after the death of the Emperor. The tale that unfolds tells the story from the perspective of both the New Republic and the Imperial Navy and with each mission you alternate between pilots on either side. The Empire and…
Choosing a Graphics Card on a Budget With Palit
If you’re building or upgrading a gaming PC your graphics card will have the biggest impact on gaming performance. When building an affordable PC, you want to focus the majority of your spending on this all-important component. There are many specifications to consider when choosing your perfect GPU such as connectivity, size, cooling, memory, clock speed and manufacturer. To keep things simple in this guide, I’ve picked out four Palit GPU’s powered by Nvidia. The GTX 16 series has great features such as ultra-fast GDDR6…
Rocket Arena: Specs & Recs
What’s Rocket Arena about? Rocket Arena is a brand new game from Final strike games and EA originals. This online shooter is a 3V3 arena game where the only choice of weapons are rockets. There are several different heroes to choose between and you must use your projectiles to blast players around and out of the Arena. Every Hero you choose has unique rockets and abilities that require time to learn and skill to master. There is a focus on strategy and with an expanding…
Multi Monitor Set up vs Ultrawide Monitor
If you’re in the market for a new display and want to have more space for productivity or get a more immersive experience while gaming its likely you’ve considered a multi-monitor or widescreen setup. In this article, I compare the pros and cons of each and then test out a high-end Ultrawide monitor from LG. Dual Monitor set up Pros: A dual monitor set up was always the traditional way of getting more screen space when ultrawide monitors weren’t really available on the mainstream market.…