All Articles
Explore the Overclockers UK Blog for the latest in PC hardware, gaming builds, tech trends, and expert advice. Visit our all articles page for comprehensive coverage of all things PC and gaming.
Unhinged Games You Never Knew You Needed To Play
With so many games available nowadays, it’s safe to say a fair few are going to be unhinged. In celebration of Video Game Day, we’re taking a look at our favourites. From bizzaro concepts like Goat Simulator 3 to bonkers mechanics, we love a bit of unhinged gameplay. There’s even more to look forward to as well, with Pigeon Simulator on the horizon. What better time to round up the office’s favourite unhinged games and share the chaos with you? Squirrel with a Gun We’re…
Runestone Custom Keyboard
Meet the Runestone Keyboard Parts List Glorious GMMK Pro 75% Barebone – Black Slate Glorious Kalih Brown Key Switches Traitors Eternity PBT 109 Keycaps Glorious Coiled Cable – Phantom Black Achieve the ultimate modern black and white look and feel to your gaming setup with the Runestone custom keyboard setup. Modern Marbling Effortlessly sleek and stylish, the Runestone custom keyboard setup is the perfect addition to your gaming desk, especially if you are looking for a keyboard that boasts high-quality hardware with stunning aesthetics. As…
Top Five Gaming Mice for Playing Baldur’s Gate 3!
Baldur’s Gate 3 is rapidly becoming everyone’s favourite Dungeons & Dragons inspired RPG. Its three-year-long early access period left us waiting on the edge of our seats to finally get our hands on its official full release. Now that it’s finally here, is your set up ready to embark on this thrilling adventure through the Forgotten Realms? We see you glancing at your tired-looking set-up, wondering if your gaming mouse is capable of handling all those fast mouse movements and clicks that the turn-based combat…
What Are the Best Graphics Cards for 1080p and 1440p Gaming
Do you want to experience the very best of 1080p and 1440p gaming but don’t know which graphics cards are compatible? Well, you’re in luck! As the PC experts, we’ve put together this handy guide detailing our top recommended graphics cards and gaming monitors for 1080p and 1440p gaming. 1080p Gaming 1080p stands for the resolution of your monitor. In this instance, your monitor will have a resolution of 1920 x 1080, the most common type of gaming monitor. A 1080p monitor is great for…
Scarlet Samurai Custom Keyboard
Meet the Scarlet Samurai Keyboard Parts List Glorious GMMK Pro 75% Barebone – Black Slate Glorious Kalih Brown Key switches Traitors Kabuki 109 PBT Keycaps Glorious Coiled Cable – Crimson Red Swish, swash, get your Samauri at the ready to take down all your enemies on the battlefield with the Scarlet Samauri custom keyboard setup. Samauri At the Ready Stand strong in battle with this custom keyboard setup, crafted utilising only the highest quality hardware and components to deliver you maximum performance. At the centre…
Lian Li O11D EVO XL – The Best Just Got Bigger
We all love the Lian Li O11D EVO, but how do you improve upon this masterpiece of case design? You make it bigger of course! Introducing, the Lian Li O11D EXO XL. Everything about the O11D EVO XL has been enhanced. Bigger compartments, bigger airflow, bigger radiator support. With this chassis, you can build that hench gaming PC. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ElDZj5oV4v4 Room for Everything The engineers at Lian Li must’ve looked at their design documents for the O11D EVO and gone this is perfect, how do we…
How to Tell Which Version of Windows Your Gaming PC is Using
Windows 10 or 11, which one does your PC currently have? Knowing which operating system you have installed can be incredibly useful, especially if you are looking to upgrade, adjust your settings, take advantage of handy shortcuts, or even download the latest AAA games. It’s a lot easier than it sounds to check which version of Windows you are using, and thankfully we’ve put together everything you need to know to streamline the process even further. Don’t say we don’t spoil you! Windows 10 vs…
The AMD 7700XT and 7800XT GPUs Are Finally Here
The AMD Radeon RX 7700XT and 7800XT GPUs have finally arrived here at Overclockers UK, and we can’t wait to get to our hands on them. In this video, we hear from our overclocking specialist, Ian "8-Pack" Parry, with his thoughts on the new Sapphire PURE AMD Radeon RX 7800XT GPU. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HyrfxDsTHlI The AMD RX 7700XT Introducing the AMD Radeon RX 7700XT. This innovative graphics card has been designed to offer outstanding performance for mid-range gaming. Built utilising AMD RDNA 3 architecture, this GPU boasts…
Darth Vader Small Office Setup
noblechairs HERO Gaming Chair Darth Vader EditionDucky Origin USB Mechanical Gaming Keyboard Cherry MX Speed Silver - Black UK LayoutEndgame Gear XM2WE Wireless Optical Lightweight Gaming Mouse - Black (EGG-XM2WE-BLK) Join The Dark Side of the Office Cue the Imperial March and join the Dark Side with our incredibly sleek Darth Vader inspired office setup.Enjoy superior comfort while commanding the Death Star thanks to the noblechairs HERO Gaming Chair Darth Vader Edition. This ergonomic office chair is officially licensed by Disney and designed to emulate…
How to Clone a Hard Drive
Cloning a hard drive is an incredibly useful trick for those looking to back up files, upgrade your storage solution, or copy your data between multiple PCs. It might sound like a super scary, complicated process but in fact, it’s the exact opposite! With our handy hard drive cloning guide, you’ll find the entire process super simple and easy to do, allowing you to get back to the more important things, *cough cough* gaming and snacking *cough*... Why Should I Clone My Hard Drive? Hard…
Sims 4 is Free-to-Play – So Treat Yourself to These Bundles!
After nearly ten years, the Sims 4 ditched its entry fee and went free-to-play from October 18th 2023! As it frees up the finances of new and old players alike, it’s a great excuse to treat yourself to some of the many, many packs available. Sims 4 sells additional content in three ways – hefty expansion packs, substantial yet niche game packs, and charming if shallow stuff packs. With over three dozen to choose from, it’s a good thing you can pick one of each…
Back to Uni – The Overclockers UK Way
As per usual, the summer holidays have flown by. Somehow, it is already time to think about going back to uni! The younger kids go back to school in September, but for those starting or returning to University, Fresher’s Week is still a couple of weeks off. With your reading lists, accommodation, and timetables all sorted, it’s now time to think about your desk. Here at Overclockers UK, we have the perfect equipment for your university desk – which can handily double-up as premium gaming…