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Everything You Need to Know about Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III
The latest instalment in the popular first-person shooter franchise hit our gaming libraries this month! Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III upholds all the iconic gameplay features of the series, but with new updated visuals, a brand-new campaign, classic PvP matches, and even an updated zombie mode. Before you head off into battle, we’ve got everything you need to know about COD: Modern Warfare III. This includes all the incredible gameplay, multiplayer, official PC system specification, and our top PCs to play. The War Has…
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…
The Best Hardware & PC for Microsoft Flight Simulator
Escape your January blues by taking to the skies in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020! For the true aviator experience, here at Overclockers UK, we’ve put together this ultimate list of the best PC and hardware for Microsoft Flight Simulator. Microsoft Flight Simulator: With over two million cities and thirty-seven airports, you can travel across the world like never before in Microsoft Flight Simulator. Work to hone your skills as a pilot in various different aircraft, ranging from light planes to all-out commercial jets. As you…
Refract Gaming PCs: Built to Play the Games You Love
At Overclockers UK, we have our exciting range of pre-built PCs – Refract Gaming – and they have been updated with shiny new tech! Each model is equipped with hardware to suit various levels of gameplay. Are you a novice, just dipping your toe in? There’s one for you. Mainstream gamer looking for an upgrade? You bet there’s something for you. Advanced gamer looking to dominate the streaming world? Heck yeah, we got you! Refract Gaming Each Refract PC has been designed and built by…
The Art of Cable Management: Tips for a Clean Gaming PC Set Up
Cable management is a super easy way to improve the airflow in your case and ensure your PC looks neat and tidy. Tangled cables all stuffed down the back don’t exactly match your desired aesthetic, do they? If you don’t know your cable from your tie, then you’re in luck as we’ve put together everything you need to know about cable management, so you don’t get yourself in a knot trying to figure it out. From all the necessary tools, to our top tips, you…
Indie Psychological Horror Games Making Global Waves
Guest Blog Article Written by Adrian Virgo At Overclockers UK, we are passionate about supporting independent studios on the rise. Here are our top 3 must-plays in the psychological horror genre, and gaming PC’s we recommend specifically suited for each game. Omori In the game Omori, we control withdrawn teenager Sunny and his alternative persona, Omori. We follow him in both his real life and dream world, called ‘Headspace’. Uncover his traumatic truths before he moves away from his old life, forever. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CyVv-jFJiJ8&t=4s Based on…
Best PCs to Play Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria
Return to everyone’s favourite fantasy realm in Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria. In the very first Tolkien inspired survival crafting game, embark on a thrilling adventure to reclaim your homeland and restore it to its former glory. As a member of your fellowship, we’ve got everything you need to know before you leave for your journey, including details on gameplay, multiplayer, official PC system specification, and our top five PCs that are perfect for playing LOTR: Return to Moria. Reclaim Your Dwarven Homeland …
Build the City of Your Dreams in Cities: Skylines II
Get ready to play everyone’s favourite city builder as Cities: Skylines II is available to play from today! Transform your daydreams into a living breathing metropolis, thanks to powerful simulation tools and intelligent AI. Your dreams will become a reality as you manage the day-to-day task of building and running a city, ensuring your economy is booming and its citizens are happy. To ensure you’ve got everything you need in your toolbox, we’ve crafted this handy guide detailing what you can expect for gameplay, the…
Alan Wake 2 Is Coming: Is Your Gaming PC Ready for this Action Horror?
The long-awaited sequel to the infamous horror game, Alan Wake 2, is finally set to hit our gaming libraries on October 27, just in time for Halloween! Packed with an intriguing story, ritualistic murders to solve, deadly horrors, and a gloomy once-picturesque town to explore, Alan Wake 2 is the perfect game to play this spooky season. Is your PC ready to handle the gameplay of Alan Wake 2? We’ve put together everything you need to know, ensuring your set up is ready to handle…
Unravelling The Many Pieces of Mr. Coo Review
So last time I taxed my mind with the mysteries of Hauma – A Detective Noir Story. This week I feel like I’ve dabbled in something hallucinogenic by playing The Many Pieces of Mr. Coo. Developed by the Spanish studio Gammera Nest and published by Meridiem Games and Astrolabe Games. The Many Pieces of Mr. Coo is a surrealist adventure based on the animations of Nacho Rodriguez. The Curious Gameplay You might be wondering what type of game is The Many Pieces of Mr. Coo?…
5 Best PS5 Games You Can Play On PC (And 5 We Hope We Can Soon)
Sony has been throwing us PC gamers plenty of bones by treating us to formerly PS5-exclusive titles in recent years. Many games that never seemed like they would stray from their natural console habitat are now gloriously in the hands of the PC and modding community. But we want more. So, while we look at a fab five that we already have our hands on, allow us to put out another five into the universe that we hope make the jump over soon. Just...nothing…
PC Modding with OcUK: Cosmetic Upgrades
We’re back with our ‘PC Modding with OcUK’ series and in this blog article, we’ll be covering all the different cosmetic upgrades you can make to your gaming PC. Cosmetic Upgrades Cosmetic upgrades range from adding acrylic or replacement panels to RGB lighting. All of these allow you to bring a unique touch or even a vibrant splash of colour to your set up, making it truly your own. Acrylic Panels With an acrylic panel, you can customise the exterior of your PC case, either…