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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…
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…
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…
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…