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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…
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…
Explore 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea – Great Nautical Games to Play
Get ready for an adventure 20,000 leagues under the sea! Thalassophobia is the fear of the ocean or deep bodies of water. Trigger warning, if that’s you, give this blog post a miss. But if your inner merfolk longs to be beneath the waves, then we’ve got the selection of games for you! Each of these has been picked for their outstanding deep sea gameplay and covers a variety of genres, so there’s something for everyone. Subnautica Subnautica takes you under the sea in an…
8Pack Day 2024: Showcasing All the Cutting-Edge Technology
The big day is finally here – it's 8Pack Day 2024! To celebrate this year, we’re showcasing 8Pack’s incredible advancements in the world of PC hardware. Catch Up With 8Pack If you want to catch up with all things 8Pack, be sure to check out the Overclockers UK blog for more! Cutting-Edge 8Pack Tech There are numerous elite-tier 8Pack PCs, each one boasting incredible cutting-edge tech and outstanding aesthetic advancements, from custom water-cooling loops to tailor-made and even wall-mounted cases. We’ve picked out a few…
Indie Showcase August: The Sacred Acorn
We are back with our monthly Indie Showcase, where we pick one of the many recently produced gems by independent game developers and make sure it gets some well-deserved time in the sun. For August, we are taking a closer look at the cosy, souls-like game… The Sacred Acorn! What is The Sacred Acorn? The Sacred Acorn is a lovingly hand-drawn game, developed and published by A Few Dragons. In this 2D action-adventure, you play as a small squirrel embarking on an epic quest of…
Destination Gaming: Your Summer Playcation is Here
It is officially summer holiday season and we’re thinking about a playcation with destination gaming. As British Summertime can be so horribly unpredictable when it comes to the weather, it’s no wonder we want to get away from it all and relax with our favourite pastime, gaming. Enter the playcation and the concept of destination gaming. We’ve scoured Steam for a selection of games to take you globe-trotting from the comfort of your own gaming chair. What is a Playcation? First of all, if you’re…
Explore the Best Gaming PCs and Laptops for Your Playcation
The worst has happened. You’ve booked yourself a playcation, but your gaming PC or laptop has given up the ghost. It’s beyond economical repair. It’s gone. RIP. Or maybe, you’re just in the market for something new. Whatever motivation you have for snagging yourself a new battle station, we have put together the perfect list just for you. A ranked list, no less. Depending on your needs and budget, you can choose from our spicy range of Casual, Enthusiast, Pro-Gamer, or Elite Tiers. For both…
OcUK Staff Top Fives: Liam’s Top 5 MMOs
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 Liam’s Top 5 MMOs. I’ve been into MMOs for as long as I can remember. I started on Runescape in 2007, my main account is even older than some of my colleagues. I was enthralled by the World…
Streamer Gaming Room Set-Up
Meet the Streamer Gaming Room Set-Up Set-Up Parts List Refract Gaming Azure Pre-Built PC noblechairs EPIC Black Gaming Chair Endgame Gear XSTRM USB Black Microphone Streamplify GLOW Light 14’’ Ring Light Achieve picture perfect live-streaming with the Streamer Gaming Room Set-Up. Lights, Camera, Action The Streamer Gaming Room Set-Up features all the powerful tech you need to ensure your live stream looks and sounds incredible. Thanks to the Endgame Gear XSTRM Black Microphone, your audience will hear your quick wit crystal-clear. The included shock…
Demystifying Computer Costs: How Much Should You Really Budget for a PC?
Shopping for a gaming PC on a budget can be a challenge. You may be left with countless questions about what the right hardware and accessories to buy based on your demands. However, we’re here to demystify the cost of a PC, highlighting how you can budget for your computer and peripherals to perfectly suit your requirements. How Much is a Gaming PC? No two gaming PCs cost the same. How much you pay depends on the hardware, performance demands, brands, and any extra aesthetic…
Blue Gaming Room Set-Up
Meet the Blue Gaming Room Set-Up Set-Up Parts List Refract Gaming Azure Pre-Built PC noblechairs HERO Black Gaming Chair Ducky Feather Black and White Gaming Mouse Ducky ProjectD Tinker 65% Mechanical Gaming Keyboard Level up your performance and productivity courtesy of the Blue Gaming Room Set-Up. Heroic Comfort Enjoy maximum comfort and style thanks to the noblechairs HERO Black Gaming Chair. Designed utilising premium PU leather, this gaming chair boasts next-level comfort that can be perfectly suited to your individual needs thanks to adjustable ergonomics.…