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Win a Custom The Great War Western Front PC with Overclockers UK!
Guess what you lucky lot, we’re back with another incredible competition! Courtesy of Overclockers UK and Frontier, you can now get your hands on a powerful The Great War: Western Front gaming PC! The Great War: Western Front Developed by Frontier, The Great War: Western Front is a strategy-based World War 1 game. Take charge and rewrite history, as you step into the shoes of both the Theatre and Field Commander. You’ll need to pick your faction and lead your forces to victory by directing…
Overclockers UK’s Step-by-Step Guide to Building Your Own PC
Building your very own gaming PC can be a rather daunting task, especially with so many different components to install and software to set up. Thankfully, Overclockers UK is here to help prevent you from spiraling into a panic. We’ve compiled this complete step-by-step guide to building your own gaming PC, taking you through the entire process from start to finish. You can opt to read this as you go or take a moment, grab a brew, read through our guide, and then tackle your…
Your Guide to Gaming Mice
What mouse you have in your gaming set-up can make (or break!) your performance. As such, there’s no excuse for keen PC gamers to be without a top-notch gaming mouse. This article provides an in-depth guide, taking you through key features to look for when purchasing your next gaming mouse. Armed with the right peripheral, and you can improve your accuracy, increase comfort levels, and even make games easier thanks to extra buttons, specialised features, and better sensors. So, grab yourself a cuppa and read…
Coming To VR: The UploadVR Showcase Special
2023’s biggest night for VR so far hit our screens earlier this week with the UploadVR Showcase. Here are all the games you need to look out for! UploadVR added another video game announcement stream into this month's seemingly never-ending event calendar. The UploadVR Summer Showcase kicked off earlier this week and brought with it a shedload of games that, despite our event fatigue, we’re really excited for. Teahouse of Souls Time for a relax and a cup of tea? In Teahouse of Souls,…
Street Fighter VI is Now on PC and We Are Pumped
Street Fighter is Capcom’s iconic fighter game, and the latest addition is finally on our gaming PCs. It’s high time we took a look at Street Fighter VI. Released on June 2nd 2023, this game has already received a warm welcome after much anticipation for its arrival. We are ready to punch and fight our way through various game modes, with stunning graphics and ultimate move combos. Street Fighter VI Gameplay Street Fighter VI promises a new era of gameplay, with smart evolution and…
Are Curved Monitors Good for Gaming?
Tempted to buy a curved monitor but don’t know if they’re good for gaming? Then you’re in luck! We’ve put together this complete guide to curved monitors, highlighting all the advantages and how these monitors can boost your gaming performance. What is a Curved Monitor? A curved monitor has been designed to perfectly match the curvature of the human eye and offer a wide field of view and aspect ratio. Advantages: Typically feature widescreen aspect ratios and resolutions Greater immersion since they match the curvature…
Fable: Everything We Know About The New Game
Heroes rejoice! After being announced way back at the XBOX Games Showcase in 2020, we finally have some more information about the new, upcoming Fable. If you’re as excited as we are, you’ll want to know every single detail. There are a few juicy details about, so this is everything we know about Fable so far. What is Fable? Since it’s been over a decade since the last Fable game (try not to feel old, try not to feel old) some of you may be…
Overclockers UK Academy: How to Package Your PC
Our Overclockers UK Academy is back with another in-depth guide! Today, we’ll be showing you how to package your PC in case you need to send it back to us. Watch How to Package Your PC Don’t want to read how to package your PC? You can watch Briony, as she talks you through the necessary steps to safely return your PC to us. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NET8RtcxSus Step by Step Before you begin packing up your PC, we recommend you first back up all your precious data…
Anatomy of a Power Supply – Everything You Need to Know!
Whether you are a beginner or veteran PC expert who wants to touch up on your hardware knowledge, our dedicated ‘Anatomy Of’ series is for you. We’ve designed this in-depth series of articles to showcase what goes into all the important PC components. In this article, we’ll be taking a deep dive into a PSU (power supply). be quiet! 1000W Modular PSU What is a PSU? To keep it simple, the PSU is responsible for supplying your PC with a consistent and reliable flow of…
Your Guide to PC and Console VR
2023 is The Year of VR! New headsets, tech, and a boatload of games are on the way, but are you ready to play? In this guide, we’re explaining everything you need to know to choose what type of virtual reality headset is right for you. Console, PCVR, or standalone? The choice is yours. What Is PCVR PCVR, or PC Virtual Reality, it is what it says on the tin... box... Headset? We promise it isn't really that complicated! For simplicity's sake, we’ll say there…
PC Modding with OcUK: Tools of the Trade
We’re back with the next installment of our dedicated ‘PC Modding with OcUK’ series. First up, is a deep dive into all the necessary tools you need to successfully mod your PC. PC Modding PC modding is the art of making cosmetic changes to your system’s hardware or chassis. You can opt for case LED lighting, noise dampening panels, or even painting your case. In fact, there are limitless mods you can make to your computer. Must-Have PC Modding Tools We have a range of…
Will a Monitor Upgrade Require a Graphics Card Upgrade?
Tempted to upgrade your monitor but don’t know if you should also upgrade your GPU? Then look no further! Here at Overclockers UK, we’ve designed this handy blog article to answer that very question. We’ll be highlighting all the different reasons why you may want to upgrade both, along with our top GPU and monitor recommendations. Do You Have to Upgrade Your GPU with Your Monitor? A GPU upgrade isn’t always necessary when you purchase a new monitor, however you could be limiting both your…