Monitors
Debating between a curved or flat monitor, Explore our guides & reviews to find the perfect gaming monitor. From 4K ultra-wide monitors to multi-monitor setups, we can help you craft the ideal PC gaming setup.
GTA VI is Coming, Making an Exciting Future for Rockstar’s Flagship Franchise
Update 05/12/23 Grand Theft Auto Six has been officially revealed, with Rockstar unveiling the first trailer for GTA VI. Whilst we’re working with pretty limited info at the moment, Grand Theft Auto Six’s first trailer has revealed we’re heading back to the Miami-inspired Vice City. What’s more, it looks like there is going to be a huge map to explore in GTA VI. In the trailer, we saw everything from the beaches and city, all the way to the Everglades. Rockstar Won’t Let You Play…
Monitor Types Explained: Everything You Need to Know!
When it comes to upgrading your monitor, there are a lot of important factors to take into consideration. In order to choose the perfect monitor, you will need to consider LCD vs OLED, the different types of monitor panels, and the advantages or disadvantages of each. With all these different factors and questions to consider, our team of experts here at Overclockers UK have decided to compile this helpful guide. In due course, all your questions about different monitor types will be answered! So, get…
You NEED This for Elden Ring
Elden Ring, shall I compare thee to a summer's day? Thou art more lovely... TLDR, we are absolutely mad about Elden Ring here at Overclockers UK. So, we've curated the perfect setup, one that we both know you need. Our new favourite Soulslike role-playing game Elden Ring has captured the attention of gamers across the internet. It has something for everyone, from the constant world-building and breath-taking visuals to that unforgiving combat we've come to love from games such as Darksouls and Bloodborne. What do I Need to Play Elden…
The Best Time Loop Games to Play for Groundhog Day 2022
Okay campers, rise and shine because there are video games to be played. What better way to celebrate Groundhog Day than by sticking yourself in a virtual time loop and going full Phil Connors? Time loop video games have seen a huge surge in popularity over recent years. That means there’s more for you to play than ever before. Here at Overclockers UK, we’ve picked out our favourite time loop games for you to trap yourself in for Groundhog Day. Deathloop One of 2021’s most-hyped releases has managed to break free and follow us into this year. You’ll play as Colt in Deathloop, trying to break the time loop trapping the isle…
OLED Monitors: Everything You Need to Know About the Next-Generation of Monitors
The next generation of monitors now features an OLED screen rather than the traditional LCD display. As more people are upgrading to OLED monitors; Overclockers UK has decided to create this helpful guide on everything you need to know about OLED screens. Including the risk and prevention of screen burn-in. What are OLED Monitors? OLED screens consist of OLED (Organic Light Emitting Diodes) pixels. These diodes individually illuminate the pixels and act as independent light sources. This results in brighter images with more vivid colours and contrasts. Are OLED Monitors Good for Gaming? As the diodes act as independent light…
End of Year Showdown – The Best Hardware of 2021
We've seen plenty of great hardware launches this year! As we approach 2022, we're taking a look back at our favourite hardware of 2021. Kicking things off has to be graphics cards. This year both Team Green and Team Red have launched some incredible cards, but we're going to look at just one from AMD and one from NVIDIA. Both of the gaming GPUs are aimed at the casual gamer, but offer excellent graphical performance and the latest gaming features for AAA games at an…
Cables Explained: The Difference Between HDMI and DisplayPort
So, you’ve upgraded your graphics card, your processor, your monitor, and more. Are your cables up to scratch though? Although an innocuous piece of kit, having an ancient cable is going to hamper your gaming more than you would think. Say goodbye to 4K resolutions, high bandwidths, and full colour. Without an up-to-date cable, you are going to miss out. The important question though, is which do you go for: HDMI or DisplayPort? You are in luck, we’re here to break down the difference and which of these cables is best for you. …
PC Gaming Monitors: The Best Available for You
We all know that a key component for your gaming experience is your gaming monitor. It’s all well and good having the latest NVIDIA or AMD graphics card, but if your monitor is from the dark ages then what is the point? Here to shed a little light, we’ve put together a comparison of three gaming monitor types, to go over the important stuff. Why? To make it easier for you to upgrade your monitor and enjoy gaming the way the studio intended. Option One - Widescreen…
Use New Kolink Monitor Mount to Maximise Desk Space
Desk space has always been a premium. Whether your desk serves as a battle station or the heart of your WFH office, there is always something cluttering the surface. Between your monitor, peripherals, that important piece of mail you have steadfastly been ignoring, and your collection of gaming minis, there is nowhere safe to place your cup of tea. It is in an OcUK Extreme Mug after all. Kolink has the answer to your space-saving prayers, with their new M32G9SS Monitor Mounts. One Arm or Two? In this range, there…
Console Accessories to Make Your Gaming Better
We may be the home of PC gaming, but sometimes console accessories have their place in this world. Console gaming is great. You have access to console-exclusive titles, the logistics of in-person multiplayer are much easier, and don’t get me started on the cosy nests you can make while using handheld consoles. But even with PC gaming, console accessories can optimise your play. Let’s face it, some games are just better with a gamepad. (I’m looking at you, Overcooked!) With this in mind, we’re going…
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.…
HDR Gaming Deep Dive: Secrets to Vibrant Gaming!
HDR: Bringing Games to Life Recently, a new VESA standard was brought forward to help define HDR specifications in the context of PC monitors. DisplayHDR - aka High Dynamic Range for PC monitors – leverages its capacity for displaying a greater contrast ratio in order to reproduce more vibrant and realistic scenes. This is due in part to the deeper blacks and higher white levels. The result is greater depth of detail and, more importantly, a picture that appears more lifelike to the human eye. There is…