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Everything You Need to Know About Forspoken
Forspoken is from Square Enix and was released on the 24th of January 2023. In this fantastical RPG, experience a story packed full of magic, tragedy, and even parkour. The Gameplay Forspoken will transport players into the shoes of Frey, a young girl from New York City who finds herself trapped in the fantastical land of Athia. Equipped with a magical and sentient bracelet, ‘Cuff’’, that gifts her unique abilities, Frey must learn how to wield her newfound powers. To find her way home, Frey…
Get the Right Gaming PC for Multiplayer Games
We love a bit of multiplayer gaming mayhem here at Overclockers UK, and we’re sure you do too. But is your gaming PC up to scratch? With single-player gaming, you only have to worry about your gaming PC running the game in question. Add multiplayer into the mix, and you’ve got additional programs to consider, connectivity issues to contend with, and extra hardware to plug in. We’re here to clear the air and make sure you know just what you need for popular multiplayer genres.…
Everything You Need to Know about M.2 SSDs
High-quality storage is a must in any gaming PC. M.2 SSDs boast fast data transfer speeds and loading times in a small form factor. If increasing your storage is on your gaming resolution list, then here at Overclockers UK, we have got the guide for you! Our team has compiled everything you need to about M.2 SSDs to help you decide if this storage solution is for you. M.2 Solid State Drives: M.2 is a type of Solid State Drive form factor. M.2 SSDs will…
Overclockers UK Academy – How to Build a Mechanical Keyboard
Our Overclockers UK Academy is back with a brand-new in-depth guide! In this blog article, we’ll be covering everything you need to know about building your very own mechanical keyboard, including all the parts you need, step-by-step instructions, and a detailed video tutorial. Pick Your Keyboard Parts! The first and most important step in building your own mechanical keyboard is selecting the right parts. This includes the barebone keyboard body, key switches, and cable. You also opt for additional accessories such as braided or coiled…
The Best Pre-Built Gaming PCs That Can Be Delivered Next-Day
Need a new gaming PC and don’t want to wait long? We have some incredible pre-built systems that you can order with next-day delivery. Why Choose a Pre-Built Gaming PC? All of our pre-built PCs here at Overclockers UK are designed and built by our in-house team of tech experts. This ensures peak performance for your price point. We also offer three years parts and labour warranty with each of our pre-built systems. You can also get a gaming computer built-to-order; however, it won’t be…
How to Update Your Graphics Card Drivers
If you’ve noticed a drop in your gaming performance, a simple update to your graphics card drivers can help boost in-game speeds and FPS for an optimised experience. Here at Overclockers UK, we’ve compiled everything you need to know about graphics card drivers, including how to update them, into one handy blog article. Graphics Card Drivers: Graphics card drivers allow your GPU and operating system to communicate. This controls how your PC utilises the graphics card, for example rendering images and videos in games. Your…
Why be Blue When You Can be RGB This Blue Monday
Blue Monday typically takes place on the third Monday in January and is considered to be the most depressing day of the year. The Christmas decorations have been taken down, all the leftovers are finished, your bank account has been emptied, and the perpetual rain can make you feel rather grey and gloomy. However, here at Overclockers UK, we’ve come up with some great ways for you to stave off the blues, brighten up your set up, and feel wholesome again! Fight Off Your SAD…
Five Great FPS Games to Play this Weekend!
Beat your January blues this weekend by playing one of our top five FPS games! Overwatch 2 As the sequel to the successful FPS hero shooter, Overwatch 2 combines everything fans loved about the original game, but now with improved graphics, new characters, worlds, and game modes! Pick your perfect hero, hone your skills, and battle it out in intense PvE or PvP gameplay in a multitude of different iconic locations. Official PC System Specification: MinimumRecommendedOSWindows 10Windows 10ProcessorIntel Core i3or AMD Phenom X3 8650Intel Core…
The Overclocking Capabilities of Intel 13th Gen CPUs
Overclocking unlocks incredible performance. In fact, the latest generation of processors, RAM, and graphics cards have been expertly engineered to handle overclocking in order to achieve maximum potential. With the recent release of the Intel Raptor Lake series, here at Overclockers UK, we’re taking a closer look at overclocking and the capabilities of this cutting-edge generation of processors. What is Overclocking? When you overclock a PC, you essentially fine-tuned the processor to perform faster than the standard set by the manufacturer. You can overclock the…
Overclockers UK’s Guide to Becoming a Superhero
There was an idea. To bring together a group of remarkable gamers in the hope that they could become something more. To ensure that when the time came, they could beat the games the rest of us never could. It takes more than just a cool name and stylish suit to become a superhero. Whether you want to be a crime-fighting vigilante or a defender of reality itself, we here at Overclockers UK are here to remind you that with great power comes great responsibility. …
Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell: Firewall Listen Now on BBC Radio 4
Since early December, BBC Radio 4 has been airing a radio play called Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell: Firewall. Inspired by the famous Splinter Cell franchise, it has been exciting to see yet more gaming content from the BBC. The gripping story is brought to life by veteran radio actors and a few famous names for good measure. If you’ve been on the fence about listening, then read on to learn more about this radio play and the best ways to listen. Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell:…
Your Guide to the NVIDIA RTX 4070 Ti
With the release of the NVIDIA RTX 4070 Ti, here at Overclockers UK, we’ve compiled everything you need to know about this brand-new GPU into one handy blog post. All of your questions about the RTX 4070 Ti GPU will be answered, including the differences between the RTX 4070 Ti and 3070 Ti, along with all the hardware you need to start thinking about upgrading! The NVIDIA RTX 40 Series Harness the NVIDIA RTX 40 Series and 3rd generation Ada Lovelace architecture for cutting-edge performance and…