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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…
PC Modding with OcUK: Add-Ons
The next instalment of our ‘PC Modding with OcUK’ series is here! Today we’ll be showcasing all the different modding add-ons you can opt to include within your gaming PC. Add-Ons Our range of PC modding add-ons allows you to enhance your gaming computer’s performance and style. From fan guards or controllers, dust filters, and even remote controls to power your PC, we stock a wide range of add-ons. In fact, it’s time to explore them all in this dedicated PC Modding article. To install…
8Pack Day 2023: Hench Updates Across the 8Pack Range!
8/8 is 8Pack Day 2023 here at Overclockers UK! Today is the day where we celebrate everything about extreme overclocker, Ian ‘8Pack’ Parry. To mark this year’s celebration, we’ve decided to showcase some incredible news about the cutting-edge updates to 8Pack’s powerful gaming PCs. Each of these titan-class powerhouse systems has been upgraded to include the latest high-performance hardware, complete with stunning aesthetics. Touch Up on Your 8Pack History In celebration of 8Pack Day, why not take a look down memory lane and check out last year’s festivities? In…
Grab an Upgrade with the Overclockers UK Summer Sale 2023!
The sun is out (hopefully), it’s summer, and you’ve got all the time in the world to play your favourite games. With this increased desire to play games or stream, you may have noticed your gaming PC struggling (or perhaps you just want to spoil yourself with a cheeky upgrade). If so, it’s definitely time for an update to your PC hardware or peripherals and thankfully the Overclockers UK Summer Sale has got your back! We’ve compiled this complete list of our top favourite products…
Overclockers UK Academy: How to Choose and Upgrade Your Computer RAM
The Overclockers UK Academy is back with another in-depth helpful guide all about the wonderful world of PC hardware. In this blog post, we’ll be covering everything RAM related. Taking you through what exactly RAM is, all the terminology you need to know, along with how to choose and upgrade your memory. What is RAM? Before we start, let’s go back to the basics. RAM, or Random Access Memory, is a type of volatile memory. It is responsible for temporarily storing and processing data. As…
Anatomy of a CPU
Whether you’re a complete beginner or a veteran PC expert who wants to catch up on your hardware knowledge, our dedicated ‘Anatomy Of’ series is just for you. We’ve crafted this range of in-depth articles to highlight what goes into all the important PC components. In this blog post, we’ll be covering the CPU. What is a CPU? The CPU, or central processing unit, is often referred to as the brain of a computer. The CPU stores, processes, and communicates information to the rest of…
Your Guide to the NVIDIA RTX 40 Series
Are you looking to upgrade to the latest NVIDIA RTX 40 Series GPUs? We’ve compiled all of our expert knowledge into this complete guide, highlighting everything you need to know about NVIDIA’s brand-new generation of graphics cards. Including all the hardware you need to upgrade. NVIDIA RTX 40 Series: With the NVIDIA RTX 40 Series, harness the power of cutting-edge 3rd gen Ada Lovelace architecture. Engineered utilising a custom-made TSMC 4n process with 76 billion transistors designed to enhance performance in gaming, streaming, and content…
How to Copy and Paste on a Keyboard
Whilst it may seem basic, knowing how to copy/paste is a fundamental skill. It’s useful for work, studying, content creation, and much more. That’s why we’ve decided to put together this handy guide detailing how to copy and paste on a keyboard. What is the Copy and Paste Function? To keep it short and sweet, the copy and paste functions allow you to duplicate text or an image from one page to another. It’s a super handy tool that is perfect for just about everything -…