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How to Change the Refresh Rate on a Monitor
Not achieving the level of performance you desire out of your monitor? Have you tried changing the refresh rate? If not, this is the guide for you! We’re showing you step-by-step how to change your refresh rate, detailing everything you need to know. Can You Change the Refresh Rate on a Monitor? The short answer is yes! With most gaming monitors you can adjust the refresh rate to better suit your individual preferences and in-game demands. However, we always recommend you double-check if your monitor…
Hurry – Last Chance to Save in the Overclockers UK Summer Sale 2024!
Those lazy, hazy, crazy days of summer are coming to an end, and so, too, must the Overclockers Summer Sale 2024. Last Chance to Save! With September on the horizon and back to school season upon us, this is your reminder to bag a bargain in the last few days of the Overclockers UK Summer Sale 2024. These deals are on until September 1st, so be quick! Else, you’ll be waiting until summer 2025 to experience our spicy offers. You can find all our remaining…
Have a Battle of Wits with Strategy Games This Weekend
The weekend is here, and we feel like working out our minds with some strategy games! Whether real-time, turn-based, an inventive take on the genre, or completely psychedelic, strategy games are great fodder for weekend gaming. Especially when you’re going up against (or working collaboratively with!) your mates. We had a whip around the Overlockers UK office to find out everyone’s favourite strategy games to play with friends. Not in the mood for strategic thinking? Check out our other weekend gaming blogs for inspo! Grand…
OCUK Staff Top Fives: Simon’s Top Five FPSs
It’s no secret that we here at Overclockers UK are big into our gaming. We live for new game hype and love to replay our old favourites. Over 2024, we’ll be sharing our own top fives across a spicy selection of genres. This month we’re looking at Simon’s Top First Person Shooters. I’m back again, to wax on about possibly the most popular genre of gaming, FPS. This action-packed style of game is perfect for venting your frustrations, whether it’s offline against AI-controlled enemies or…
How to Play Magic: The Gathering on PC
Magic: The Gathering has long been a staple of tabletop gaming, but if you’re looking to experience the thrill of spell-slinging without leaving your desk, there are a few brilliant ways to play on your PC. A couple of weeks ago, we learned that I’ll get addicted to anything with pretty pictures, so I’ve once again tricked management into letting me talk about Magic: The Gathering. I know what you’re thinking, ‘Rob, surely playing IRL is better than online?’ and usually I’d agree with you,…
Gaming Keyboard Showdown: Linear Vs Tactile Switches
We want only the best for our gaming set-ups. This goes down to the finest details, including the type of switch on our keyboards. But which is better for gaming: linear vs tactile? Mechanical keyboards have long been a staple in the gaming community. The satisfying keystrokes, ergonomic profiles, and tuneful clacks are all must-haves at our gaming desks. But with mechanical keyboards come mechanical switches, and an ever-growing variety at that! So, we’re taking a closer look at linear and tactile switches to see…
Intel 12th Gen CPUs: Best Bang for Your Buck
Struggling to find your next great value CPU upgrade? Enter the Intel 12th Gen. Although slightly older, this generation of processors are still super powerful and come equipped with everything you need to boost your gaming to new heights. All without breaking the bank. We’re showcasing everything you need to know about Intel 12th Gen processors, showcasing each model, and why they are perfect for gaming. Keep on reading for more! The Intel 12th Gen The Intel 12th Gen, or Alder Lake, processors are the…
How to Play Non-VR Games in VR and Level Up Your Gaming Experience
Want to play your favourite game on a giant screen? In this article we’ve got all the deets on how to use your VR headset to play non-VR games. Let’s be honest: we all love the idea of throwing on our VR headset and dropping into some gaming, but sometimes, we just want to kick back and play some non-VR games. Well, here’s the good news: you can do exactly that with your VR headset! Imagine playing Elden Ring on a virtual cinema-sized screen…
Wired vs Wireless Gaming Mice: Which One is for You?!
It’s the age-old question once more, but this time focused on gaming mice. So, which is better: wired vs wireless?! Our gaming mice should be an extension of our hands, operating the fine controls of our games. Whether you’re sharp-shooting your foes or diligently harvesting the day’s crops, your mouse is an important part of your arsenal. What we’re here to find out is if one connection is better than the other. So, grab yourself a cuppa and take note of which one sounds best…
Is It Dead: Air Cooling?!
With more of us jumping to water-cooling, it begs the question of whether air cooling is still a viable option in 2024. Are people still utilising air cooling to keep their PCs cool? In this blog post, we’re taking a deep dive into air cooling, showcasing what it is, if it's still useful in 2024, and why you should use air cooling in your next gaming PC. What is Air Cooling? Air cooling is exactly what it sounds like. This thermal solution consists of several…
Overclockers UK Summer Sale Focus: Sizzling Storage Drives!
The Overclockers UK Summer Sale is here for a couple more weeks. While there are plenty of spicy deals about, we’re taking a closer look at storage drives. Storage Drives Storage drives, affectionately known as our gaming libraries, need to have big capacities with ultra-fast read and write speeds if they are to keep up with the latest games. Utilising high-speed interfaces and the latest data transfer technology, storage drives can keep loading screen times down while providing ample room for your ever-growing collection of…
Why Pre-Built PCs Might Be Smarter Than Custom Builds
Are you in the market for a shiny new computer? A pre-built gaming PC might just be the answer you’re looking for! If you’ve never considered opting for a pre-built PC, we’re here with all the key details you need to know from the pros and cons of a pre-built computer to warranty information, and, of course, our top pre-built gaming PCs. Why You Want a Pre-Built Gaming PC Pre-built gaming PCs are perfect for beginners and veteran gamers, alike. Built to suit specific gameplay…