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Overclockers UK Summer Sale 2024 is Here: Spicy Deals Ahead!
Oh yes, people, it’s that time of year again. The Overclockers Summer Sale is back for 2024. With the UK summer set to be a soggy one, we have some choice upgrades to bring the heat to your gaming. In a fire-emoji way rather than thermal throttling, of course. It’s time to get ready for some destination gaming and the Overclockers UK Summer Sale 2024 is here to help you score a bargain along the way! Overclockers UK Summer Sale 2024 Hold onto your sun…
Ducky Zero 6108 Manual
Have you recently purchased a Ducky Zero 6108 and are stuck trying to figure out all the different configuration options or keyboard shortcuts? Well, you’re in luck, for we’ve compiled the Ducky Zero 6108 manual into one handy blog post, detailing everything you need to know including all the keyboard shortcuts. We have even linked the manual for your complete convenience. Short of Time? Are you short on time to read our complete breakdown of the Ducky Zero 6108 and its manual? Don’t worry,…
The Crucial P310 M.2 SSD – Why You Want This SDD for Gaming
Are you in need of a storage boost for your expanding gaming library and creative projects? If so, keep on reading. In this blog post, we’re showcasing the Crucial P310, highlighting all the key details, why you want it for gaming, and a very special giveaway that you won’t want to miss! The Crucial P310 2230 M.2 SSD The Crucial P310 is the latest M.2 SSD to hit the gaming market and comes equipped with everything you need to enjoy ultra-fast loading times in all…
Optimising Your PC for 4K Gaming: A Complete Setup Guide
Are you looking to level up your battle station for 4K gaming? We’re here with everything you need to know; what 4K gaming is, all the required hardware, and our top software optimisations you can make to enjoy incredible 4K resolutions. Keep on reading for a closer look at our complete set-up guide. What is 4K Gaming? 4K gaming refers to the resolution of your monitor and how many pixels are being used to render each individual frame. To game at 4K, your monitor will…
Mach 1 Gaming Room Set-Up
Meet the Mach 1 Gaming Room Set-Up Set-Up Parts List OcUK Gaming Mach 1 Pre-Built PC noblechairs HERO Black/Red Gaming Chair Endgame Gear OP1 Optical Black Gaming Mouse Endgame Gear KB65HE Hall Effect Gaming Keyboard Enjoy high-octane fun with our Mach 1 Gaming Room Set-Up. 1080p Gaming At the centre of this gaming room set-up is the OcUK Mach 1 Pre-Built PC. Crafted with cherry-picked hardware, this pre-built system delivers ultra-fast performance at a wallet-friendly price tag. Harness the AMD Ryzen 5 5600, built with…
DOOM + DOOM II Update on Steam: New Content, Crossplay, and More!
DOOM is credited with pioneering and popularising the FPS genre in the 90s. Now, DOOM + DOOM II has received a juicy update boasting enhanced visuals and new content. With DOOM: The Dark Ages due in 2025, it is the perfect time for a franchise replay. id Software understood the assignment and has dropped an update for the classic DOOM and DOOM II combined release. This bundle includes original games, enhanced visuals, and new content. Twenty years on, and DOOM is the gift that keeps…
How to Partition a Hard Drive in Windows 11
Tired of your cluttered hard drive? Are you finding it near impossible to find that specific file you need? We’re here to show you a quick cure to this, highlighting everything you need to know about partitioning a hard drive. Keep on reading to see all the pros and cons of partitioning, if you can do it in Windows 11, and our easy step-by-step guide to partition a hard drive. Why Should You Partition Your Hard Drive? Partitioning a hard drive can be incredibly useful,…
Git Gud – Improve your K:D Ratio with These Peripherals
Let’s be honest: all of our K:D ratios could benefit from being a little higher. In this article, we’re breaking down how the right peripherals can make you better at games! Time to Git, Gud noob. When it comes to gaming, we all know that split-second decisions and precise movements can make the difference between victory and respawning in shame. You’ve honed your skills, mastered the maps, and even developed your own unique playstyle, but something still feels off. Maybe you just suck... or maybe,…
Exciting New CPU Coolers: Phanteks Polar ST Series
Need high-performance cooling at an accessible price-point? Enter the Phanteks Polar ST Series CPU Coolers. With stylish good looks and excellent thermal potential, these air-coolers are going to give your cooling system a boost. Read on to find out why we’re heckin’ excited for these ones! Phanteks Polar ST Series The Phanteks Polar ST Series currently consists of two CPU coolers. The Polar ST4 and the ST5. The number indicates how many heat pipes are included in the design. As such, the ST4 features four…
Best Colourful Gaming Chairs
We love gaming chairs. We love colourful things. So, what’s better than a colourful gaming chair? In this article, we have a round-up of some of the most colourful gaming chairs available at Overclockers UK. You can bet they are armed to the teeth with ergonomic features and premium build materials, too! If you’re looking for a pop of colour in your gaming set-up or the next colour in your personal rainbow, read on! Red: ThunderX3 TC5 Gaming Chair The ThunderX3 TC5 comes in a…
Best Gaming PCs for Under £800
Did you know you can get a great gaming PC for under £800? While we’d all love to be able to sink unlimited funds into our gaming PC spec, sometimes other responsibilities take priority. Adulting, who signed us up for this?! That said, you can still achieve great gaming performance and stick to your budget. We’re taking a closer look at three PCs you can get from Overclockers UK for under £800. Spicy. OcUK Gaming Jigsaw R1 Limited Edition Configurable PC First up, we have…
Overclockers UK Summer Sale Focus: Fresh Cooling Hardware!
The Overclockers UK Summer Sale is 🔥🔥. While there are plenty of spicy deals about, we’re taking a closer look at cooling hardware. Cooling Hardware With the summer sun shining down (we pray), it’s not just us that needs a little help keeping cool. Our gaming PCs work hard, and with that comes a little extra heat. To keep everything operating to temperature, we need cooling hardware. Whether optimsing on natural airflow or crafting a fully custom-built water-cooling loop, these components keep our gaming hardware…