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Endgame Gear OP1we Series: Mice, Mods, & More!
Endgame Gear is back with a brand-new series of gaming mice and accessories. Introducing the Endgame Gear OP1we Series. The Endgame Gear OP1we Series has everything we need to upgrade our esports peripheral set up and then some. Oh yeah, this series has a new gaming mouse, with a redefined shape, and the modding accessories to match! Has Christmas come early? Endgame Gear OP1we Series What does the Endgame Gear OP1 Series consist of? Short answer: shiny goodies. Long answer: the OP1we Wireless Gaming Mouse…
Adore is a Cottage-Core Digimon Delight for all Creature Collectors
Monster fans, rise up! Adore is a creature-collecting and team-building adventure that sets out to answer the question; “but what if instead of being inspired by the late 90’s tech boom, Digimon drew its style from cottage-core fantasy?” If you’re still a diehard Digimon and/or Pokemon fan this late in the day like I am, then this one is for you! What is Adore About? You play as Lukha, a young boy who discovers that Draknar, the God of Creatures who created all things, is…
Host a Grand Prix on These Great Racing Sim Games
Rev your engines, the weekend is here and it’s the perfect time to have a Grand Prix amongst friends. That’s right, we’re booting up the racing sim games. I have many a fond memory of spending a rainy Saturday racing against friends, all huddled around the PS2 and Crash Team Racing. Of course, now we don’t even need to leave the comfort of our own gaming environments to enjoy burning rubber. What better way is there to spend the weekend zooming around the track and…
Kolink Umbra Void ARGB AIO Range: Expert Cooling
The only thing better than a highly efficient cooling system is one that looks stunning, too. Enter the Kolink Umbra Void ARGB Performance AIO Range. These CPU coolers take advantage of high-performance water cooling and iconic infinity mirror lighting to elevate your thermal solution. This range of AIOs has been engineered to draw heat away from your CPU and keep it operating at optimum temperatures, whilst retaining a competitive price point. Oh Kolink, you do spoil us so! The Kolink Umbra Void ARGB Performance Range …
Which External Hard Drive is the Best?
Having plentiful storage is imperative, especially as a gamer with a massive library of AAA titles. To help facilitate this, you can boost your gaming PC’s storage capacity by investing in a high-quality external hard drive. But which external hard drive is best? To help you decide which external drive is right for you, we’ve decided to take a deep dive into all the different types of external drives, including HDDs, SSDs, and USB flash memory sticks. External Hard Drive An external hard drive can…
What is Coil Whine?
We’ve all heard of the term, coil whine, but what exactly is it? As the PC experts, here at Overclockers UK, we’ve compiled everything you need know about coil whine. We’ll be highlighting what exactly it is, which components often experience it, the common causes, and our top tips and tricks to prevent coil whine. Coil Whine: Coil whine is typically a high-pitched noise that is created by the vibration of the coils inside an electronic component. This includes graphics cards, power supplies, and motherboards. …
How to Import Photos from Your iPhone to Your PC
Tired of your iPhone getting cluttered with your photos and videos? Or perhaps you want to store your favourite memories somewhere safe? Knowing how to import photos from your iPhone to your PC is a useful trick. Thankfully, if you don’t know where to start, we’ve put together this helpful guide listing a few simple ways you can import photos from your iPhone to your PC. iCloud Photos The iCloud is a built-in cloud service available on all Apple products which allows you to store…
Glorious Switches Explained: From Pandas to Raptors
If you are a fledging keyboard enthusiast, broaching the world of switches can be overwhelming. Today, we’re rounding up Glorious switches to hopefully make the sea of information a little calmer. Glorious is known for their premium, gaming-focused peripherals. Keyboards, mice, mouse mats, accessories – everything a PC enthusiast could want. They also have their own range of specialist switches, as well as ties to Gateron and Kailh. We’re going to go over each switch in detail, discussing their feedback, travel, and actuation force. Grab…
August Indie Showcase – Two Point Hospital
Welcome to our monthly Indie Showcase, where we pick one of the many gems produced by independent game developers and make sure it gets some deserved time in the sun. For August, we’re going to be looking at...Two Point Hospital! What is Two Point Hospital? Do you remember a little PC game called Theme Hospital? If so, then you’re all caught up! If not, well done on being young. Two Point Hospital is the spiritual successor to that millennial classic, tasking you with steadily building…
Cooling Components to Beat the Heat
Keeping your gaming PC cool is vitally important – especially when it’s the height of summer and hot just everywhere. We’ve got some great cooling components available at Overclockers UK to help you beat the heat. Whether you’re a fan of air-cooling or love to build custom water systems, keeping your gaming hardware at optimum temperature is a must. Thermal throttling will affect the performance of your gaming PC and could potentially even damage or shorten the lifespan of your components. As such, we’ve put…
What is a Computer Network?
Having access to Wi-Fi is a must. Whether you are a gamer, streamer, or creative, we all need access to a steady reliable stream of Wi-Fi. Setting up a dedicated computer network is one way in which you can guarantee consistent access to the internet, so you can carry on playing your favourite online game or streaming to your audience. A computer network might sound overly complicated but it’s really not! That’s why we’ve created this dedicated guide showcasing everything there is to know about…
Best Gaming Chairs for Marvel Fans – Excelsior!
Gaming chairs are great. Marvel gaming chairs are even better! We’re rounding up all the best gaming chairs for Marvel fans available at Overclockers UK. Pair superior ergonomics with great power (and great responsibility). There are some stunning gaming chairs that sport officially licenced Marvel designs to ogle, so let’s get to it! Avengers, Assemble! There are three Marvel gaming chairs, each manufactured by noblechairs. As such, they are crafted with precision, care, and premium materials to deliver an unrivalled seating experience. Utilising a stainless-steel…