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Here’s Why You Should Buy an XXL Mouse pad for Your Gaming Set-up!
Gaming mouse pads are available in countless sizes, each with its own particular set of advantages for your gaming experience. XXL mousepads, in particular, offer a huge surface area for all your lightning-fast movements. To help you decide if you should level up your set-up with an XXL mouse mat, we’ve put together this guide highlighting all the benefits, along with a selection of our favourite XXL mouse pads. Endgame Gear MPJ-1200 3XL Gaming Surface XXL Mousepad An XXL mouse pad, or extended gaming surface,…
It’s Time Traveler Day and These Are the Games We Wish We Could Undo
Time Traveler Day makes us think of one question; what would you do if you could go back in time? For us, the answer is to find a way from stopping these games from ever existing! This might seem a frivolous use of a TARDIS or flux capacitor, but to us this is an essential mission. We don’t want to erase all bad games from existence. That sounds like effort. No, just the offenders who made our lives and this industry worse by simply existing.…
The Ultimate Laptop Buyers Guide!
Are you looking to enhance your gaming experience with a powerful gaming laptop? If so – look no further! We’ve compiled our expert knowledge all about laptops into one helpful blog post to help you decide if a gaming laptop is for you! Why Should I Buy a Gaming Laptop? Laptops are the ideal choice for those who have small space, want to game or work on the go, and students. Whilst they may have a smaller form factor compared to a desktop PC, a…
Everything You Need to Know About LEGO Builder’s Journey
Embark on a brick-built adventure, unlike any game that came before it with the atmospheric, geometric puzzle-solving experience of LEGO Builder’s Journey. Unlike the intergalactic adventures of LEGO Star Wars or the multiplayer mayhem of LEGO Brawls, Builder’s Journey really is all about the bricks. We’re going to cover everything you need to know before you jump into this delightful and experimental gaming experience. Plus, we’ve thrown in some amazing gaming PCs you can pick up to play this title. The Zen of Brick-Building With…
Lian Li V3000 Plus: The Ultimate Versatile PC Case
Looking for a versatile PC case that supports high-end hardware in a range of configurations? The Lian Li V3000 Plus is back and more flexible than ever! The Lian Li V3000 Plus can be set in one of three modes, Standard, Rotated, and Dual System. Each brings incredible support for premium components, cooling hardware, and unique layouts suited for different needs. Accented by subtle yet striking RGB lighting, this full tower chassis is perfect for creating an absolute showstopping gaming PC. (PCs if you go…
Our Top Tips for Keeping Your Gaming PC Secure!
It’s never been so important to invest in computer security! Whether you’re a big business, self-employed, or working from home, it’s crucial you keep your PC secure and protected from online threats. We’ve compiled some of our top tips on how you can help protect and keep your data and PC secure. Importance of Protecting Your PC: Keeping your PC secure will protect you and your files against any viruses, malware, and cybercriminals. If your PC becomes infected or hacked, you risk losing sensitive information…
Get Ready to Dominate Chaos in Warhammer 40K: Darktide
Are you to dominate Chaos in Warhammer 40K: Darktide? Released on November 30th 2022, this shooter game comes packed with plenty of gritty, nail-biting action for you to get your hands on. We’ve put together everything there is to know about Warhammer 40K: Darktide including the official PC system specifications, and our top PC and laptops to play! Darktide Gameplay The dystopian city of Tertium is overrun with bloodthirsty foes in Warhammer 40K: Darktide. Venture into the deepest parts of the city where corruption and…
Great Winter Games to Play With Your Friends This Weekend
Shake off the snowflakes and gather around the warmth of your PC or console, because the Ned Stark impressions have arrived. That’s right, winter is creeping in. So, let’s bring the heat with some seasonal games you can enjoy in the warm comfort of your friends. We’ve asked around here at Overclockers UK for some winter games you can enjoy with your crew. As an added bonus, we’ve recommended some gaming PCs for you to play these titles on. Project Winter What better way to…
Your Guide to the AMD Ryzen 7000 Series
Are you looking to upgrade to the latest AMD Ryzen 7000 Series CPUs? Then look no further! Here at Overclockers UK, we’ve put together this complete guide, detailing everything you need to know about these processors, along with all of the hardware you need to upgrade. AMD Ryzen 7000 Series The AMD Ryzen 7000 Series has been built to enhance your performance in both gaming and content creation alike. Engineered utilising cutting-edge Zen 4 architecture, each of the four CPUs in the series features an…
How You Can Start to Earn Money from Your PC or Laptop Today!
Whether you want to boost your monthly income or need some extra pennies for Christmas, did you know you can earn money with your PC or laptop? We’ll be showing you a selection of our favourite money-making side hustles! Complete Surveys Your opinion is valuable, and some businesses will pay you money for taking surveys and sharing your thoughts! They will offer you money or gift cards that you can redeem at popular stores. Some of the survey websites include: MySurvey Nielson Survey Junkie Start…
Shure: Audio Excellence has Arrived at Overclockers UK
Audio excellence has arrived at Overclockers UK with the addition of Shure. Explore premium microphones, accessories, and headphones. Shure has been a long-standing name in the audio industry, with nearly 100 years’ experience to their name. You can see why we’re so excited to be adding them to our gaming set-ups! Crystal clear audio, warm and immersive soundscapes, and the peace of mind that comes with premium quality production. Audiophiles, streamers, content creators, and everything in between, there is a great Shure product for you…
Can My PC Run It? Your Guide to the Most Demanding Software
We’ve put together this guide to help you answer that burning question – can my PC run it? Here you can double-check the specs of the most demanding software your system could encounter. This guide will cover a variety of applications that you might need your desktop or laptop computer to run. Some are more demanding than others. Adobe Photoshop ComponentMinimum SpecsRecommended SpecsOperating SystemWindows 10 64-bitWindows 10 64-bitProcessorMulticore Intel or AMD processor (2 GHz or faster) with 64-bit supportMulticore Intel or AMD processor (2…