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The Best Gaming PCs You Can Buy for Under £1000
Worried your budget isn’t big enough to jump into PC gaming? Think again! Here at Overclockers UK, we stock a range of PCs to suit all budgets. It’s certainly easy to make your wallet cry by assembling a custom-built gaming PC from bleeding-edge hardware, but there are options out there for you. Check out these great systems you can get yourself for under £1000 and level up your gaming! Refract Gaming Crimson Pre-Built PC (FS-1DL-EP) Our entire Refract Gaming PC range has been carefully designed…
How to Calculate Your PC’s Power Requirement
Knowing your PC’s power requirement is a must-have when it comes to configuring your dream gaming PC. If you don’t know exactly how much power your computer needs, you run the risk of purchasing a PSU that isn’t compatible and doesn’t suit the demands of your hardware. Thankfully, we’ve put together this helpful guide detailing how to calculate your PC’s power requirement. Why Do I Need to Calculate My PC’s Power Requirements? Calculating your PC’s power requirements ensures you pick the perfect PSU that is…
Ultimate Performance in the Palm of Your Hand: Endgame Gear OP1
It’s been a strong start to 2024 for Endgame Gear. First, they launched their hall effect keyboard, and now the OP1 Series has expanded! Designed to enhance your esports performance, the OP1 gaming mouse is all about speed and precision. Better yet, there are a boatload of accessories to go with it! Have I piqued your interest? Read on to learn more about this powerful addition to the Endgame Gear line-up. The Endgame Gear OP1 Series Buckle up, there are six mice, nine switch sets,…
Is an NVIDIA RTX 3060 Still Good for Gaming?
Is the NVIDIA RTX 3060 GPU still good for gaming in 2024? To answer this question, we’ll be taking a closer look at this GPU, showcasing the level of expected performance, and the games you can play. Why is the NVIDIA RTX 3060 Good for Gaming? Released four years ago, the NVIDIA RTX 3060 is still a high-quality GPU for mid-tier gaming and budding content creators. Thanks to Ampere architecture, this graphics card delivers fast speeds and smooth frame rates. What’s more, with both RT…
The NVIDIA RTX 4070 Super GPU is Here!
Rumoured way back in December, NVIDIA Super graphics cards are finally here. The first GPU in the line up is hitting the virtual shelves today – the NVIDIA RTX 4070 Super. The NVIDIA RTX 4070 Super Engineered with Ada Lovelace architecture, the NVIDIA RTX 4070 Super is perfect for both mid-tier gaming and streaming. Armed with up to 7168 CUDA cores and boosted clock speeds of up to 2.61GHz, unlock fast performance and realistic visuals in all your favourite games. As part of the NVIDIA…
How to Update Your Operating System to Windows 11
Windows 11 is the latest generation of operating system and has been designed to enhance both your gaming performance and productivity. We’re not surprised that you want to update to Windows 11, but how exactly do you go about successfully doing this? Fear not, Overclockers UK is here to guide you through the process, taking you through all the reasons why you should update (if you need that extra push), what you need, and how to update your OS. Why Should I Update to Windows…
Everything You Need to Know About HYTE
Overclockers UK stocks a whole bunch of HYTE products and, in this article, we’re breaking down some of the coolest PC cases, fans, and AIO coolers you can get your hands on! Hi, I’m Rob, and I’m a massive HYTE simp... Cool, now we’ve got that warning out of the way, we can all stare longingly at one of the best brands on the market right now. I’m totally not biased or anything though, I swear. Y60 HYTE cases exploded into the mainstream back in…
Legacy BIOS vs UEFI: What are the Differences and Which is Better?
Legacy BIOS vs UEFI – what are the differences between these two boot modes, and which one is better? In this blog article, we’ll be showcasing what Legacy BIOS and UEFI are, highlighting their differences, and whether or not one really is better than the other. What is Legacy BIOS? Your PC’s BIOS (Basic Input/Output System) is an integrated software on your motherboard which is responsible for booting up your system. Whenever you power on your computer the BIOS provides vital instructions to your…
A Guide to Microsoft Rewards & How to Get Rewards Fast
With Microsoft Rewards, you can get access to a huge range of gift cards, prize draw sweepstakes, and even charity donations. All for simply browsing the internet, playing games, purchasing games on your XBOX console, or even renting your favourite film. If you don’t utilise Microsoft Rewards you truly are missing out. Thankfully, we’ve put together this huge guide about this reward scheme, including what it is, how to earn points, and what you can spend those points on. What is Microsoft Rewards? Microsoft Rewards,…
Leather vs Fabric Gaming Chairs: Which Luxury is For You
A gaming set-up is not complete without a gaming chair. Facts. But there are so many factors to consider when buying your new throne. Today, we’re focussing on materials. Leather vs fabric (and more)! Do you go fabric? Do you go mesh? Do you go leather? Heck, there are even different kinds of leather! We’re going to breakdown each type of material you commonly find on a gaming chair, detailing their benefits, what makes them ideal, and a few cons for balance. We’ll even suggest a…
Ultimate Guide to Energy Efficient Gaming
Want to cut down on your power consumption and create an energy efficient gaming set up? Here at Overclockers UK, we’ve searched high and low for all the key information that you need on energy efficient gaming and created our very own ultimate guide. We’ll be showcasing why you should make your PC more efficient, the pros and cons, along with everything you need to reduce your energy costs whilst still enjoying outstanding gaming performance. Why Should I Make My PC Energy Efficient? An energy-efficient…
Level Up Your Peripherals and Save a Bundle
Level up your set up whilst saving some pennies with our incredible range of peripheral bundles. At Overclockers UK, you can find a range of peripheral bundles that come packed with all the high-quality tech you need, including keyboards, high-performance mice, or even crystal-clear gaming headsets. Don’t believe us? We’ve included a few of our favourites to showcase below. Logitech MK270 Wireless Desktop Bundle Completely wireless, the Logitech MK270 Desktop Bundle comes packed with everything you need to enjoy superior gaming performance, with no wired…