PCs
Whether you want a pre-built gaming PC or a fully customised rig, explore in-depth guides and reviews on Overclockers UK's extensive range of desktop PCs.
How to Install Microsoft Windows From Scratch
After you’ve finished building your dream gaming PC, there’s one last thing to do – install Windows (or your chosen operating system)! If it’s your first time doing this, the process might not be clear to you. Luckily, it’s not as complex as it first seems. We’ve put together this step-by-step guide to walk you through how you can install an OS on your freshly built PC. From purchasing the right software to watching your machine come to life for the first time, we’ve got…
Infin8 vs 8Pack Gaming PCs – Everything You Need to Know!
Both Infin8 and 8Pack gaming PCs are expertly engineered to deliver you exceptional performance. Each PC is built with the latest gaming hardware, cutting-edge water cooling, and pre-configured overclocks. All of which combined result in out-of-this-world performance in gaming, content creation, image rendering, and so much more! If you’re ready to harness the power of an Infin8 or 8Pack gaming PC, we’ve put together this guide showing you all of the differences between these systems. Plus, to help you make your decision, we’ve also selected…
Eight PC Mods For Our Favourite Games We Absolutely Love
A wise man once said that no piece of art is ever truly finished until it is put out into the world and even then, it continues to grow as it is now the property of the populace it was created for. If anything exemplifies this better than PC mods, we are yet to see it. No matter how definitive the edition of the game, there’s a talented community just waiting to do everything from touching up textures to enabling Big Head Mode. We’ve had…
Get Ready for University with Overclockers UK and UNiDAYS!
Did you know that Overclockers UK has teamed up with UNiDAYS? There are big savings to be had on some of these university essentials. Whilst we all might be loving, or hating this lovely summer weather, soon enough it’ll be time to start preparing your checklist and getting ready for your return or start at university. We’ve prepared a checklist of all the tech and useful things you’ll want to pack in your bag. Designed to help you whether you are fresher or a third…
The Importance of Keeping Your Gaming PC Clean
Keeping your gaming PC clean and tidy might not seem like such a big deal. But a dusty and dirty PC can result in poor performance. To help your keep your PC pristine and always looking its best, we’ve compiled this handy guide with our top tips and product recommendations. Why Should I Keep My PC Clean? Keeping your gaming PC clean helps protect all your important components from dust and debris. Unwanted dust on your CPU or GPU can result in high system temperatures…
The Best Gaming PCs You Can Buy for Under £600
Has your budget been holding you back from levelling up your PC gaming? You may be surprised to hear that doesn’t have to be the case. While you can certainly make your bank account sweat by building a custom gaming PC packed with bleeding-edge hardware, there are more money-conscious options open to you. Here are a couple great systems you can get yourself for under £600. OcUK Gaming Kinetic H5M (FS-1F7-OG) If you’re shopping for a system under £600, the OcUK Gaming Kinetic H5M is…
Here Are The Best Tips and Tricks to Back Up Your PC
At some point or another, we have all worried about losing everything on our PCs. Our hearts all do a little flutter when our systems are slow to boot or make an unhealthy noise. Thankfully, there’s lots you can do to back up your PC should the worst happen. We’ve asked our team of tech experts here at Overclockers UK to step in with some helpful recommendations. Even better, they made sure these are all simple yet effective tricks. Whether you just want some basic security…
Ray-Tracing: Five Games to Make Your PC Sweat
One of the stand-out features of the NVIDIA RTX 30 and 40 Series graphics cards is real-time ray-tracing. More and more games are integrating this technology, which is great news for us but perhaps not for some of your gaming hardware. Whilst ray tracing creates enhances your graphics, it can take its toll on your gaming PC. Today, we’re looking at five games that really push your PC when ray-tracing is enabled. We will also suggest the hardware you need to keep up with the…
How to Check Your PC’s Current Specification:
It’s not always clear how to go about finding out what components are inside your PC. Whether you want to stay up-to-date with the latest generation of tech or need to know what your current PC specification is in case of a repair or fault. Thankfully, you can stop panicking. Relax and take a look at our handy guide on how to check your PC’s current specifications. This includes any pre-built systems or if you designed your own. Pre-Built Systems – PCs and Laptops: For…
Anatomy of a Mini-ITX Gaming PC – Here’s What You Need!
Ever wondered what you need to create the gaming PC of your dreams? Then look no further! We’ve created this series focusing on what goes into different gaming systems. Designed to showcase what components meet the different form factors, along with the benefits and drawbacks of each. In this blog post, we’ll be focusing specifically on Mini-ITX gaming PCs. What is a Mini-ITX Gaming PC? A Mini-ITX gaming PC will typically utilise small form factor hardware, including Mini-ITX motherboards and SFX PSUs. The case itself will…
Here’s Everything You Need to Build Your Ultimate Gaming Setup
We’ve all been there, scrolling through Instagram and gaping in envy at the sleek, stylish setups shared. It’s perfectly natural to feel a little desire, especially when they look so good! Luckily, we have everything you need to cure that jealousy here at Overclockers UK. Just follow along and check off everything you need to build your own ultimate gaming setup. Check Your System First things first – you can’t play any games if you don’t have a system to play them on! If you’re…
Amazing Games We Really Wish Existed: Vol 2
We’re back with more games from beloved films and TV shows that we just wish we could get our hands on and play. So far, we’ve seen the likes of Free City, Dash Dingo, and Jumanji. Once again, we will be lovingly admiring these works of fiction, whilst taking our best guestimate at their specs and what Overclockers UK hardware is best for the job. SAO from Sword Art Online First on today’s list is Sword Art Online from the popular manga and anime of…