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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 Calculate Your PC’s Power Requirement
Knowing your PC’s power requirement is a must-have when it comes to configuring your dream gaming PC. If you don’t know exactly how much power your computer needs, you run the risk of purchasing a PSU that isn’t compatible and doesn’t suit the demands of your hardware. Thankfully, we’ve put together this helpful guide detailing how to calculate your PC’s power requirement. Why Do I Need to Calculate My PC’s Power Requirements? Calculating your PC’s power requirements ensures you pick the perfect PSU that is…
How to Update Your Operating System to Windows 11
Windows 11 is the latest generation of operating system and has been designed to enhance both your gaming performance and productivity. We’re not surprised that you want to update to Windows 11, but how exactly do you go about successfully doing this? Fear not, Overclockers UK is here to guide you through the process, taking you through all the reasons why you should update (if you need that extra push), what you need, and how to update your OS. Why Should I Update to Windows…
Ultimate Guide to Energy Efficient Gaming
Want to cut down on your power consumption and create an energy efficient gaming set up? Here at Overclockers UK, we’ve searched high and low for all the key information that you need on energy efficient gaming and created our very own ultimate guide. We’ll be showcasing why you should make your PC more efficient, the pros and cons, along with everything you need to reduce your energy costs whilst still enjoying outstanding gaming performance. Why Should I Make My PC Energy Efficient? An energy-efficient…
How to Screen Record on Your PC Like a Pro
Screen recording is a handy tool, especially for live streamers and content creators. But how do you screen record on your PC? If you don’t know where to begin when it comes to screen recording, then this is the blog post for you. We’ve compiled everything you need to know, including why screen recording is useful, whether you need a capture card, and all the different ways you can screen record. Why Is Screen Recording Useful? Screen recording is incredibly useful, especially for those looking…
Want to Save Money When Building a Gaming PC? Here’s Our Top Five Tips!
Building your dream gaming PC doesn’t have to break the bank! In fact, there are plenty of ways you can save money when it comes to your hardware. Need more convincing? We’ve included our top five tips on how to save money when building a gaming PC. Prioritise Your Graphics Card Aesthetic might be at the top of your list, but your graphics card is arguably one of the most important components of your gaming PC. Without a high-quality GPU, you won’t be able to…
Level Up: The Best Gaming PC and Hardware for Under £1000
Do you want to level up your gaming performance but have a strict budget? Here at Overclockers UK, we’ve put together this series showcasing the best gaming PC and hardware you can get for your money. In this blog post, we’re highlighting the top gaming PC and peripherals you can purchase for under £1000. Refract Gaming Crimson Pre-Built PC: Perfect for those looking to enjoy casual or entry-level gaming, the Refract Gaming Crimson has been expertly built and tested by the OcUK team. This pre-built…
November Indie Showcase – For the King II: Game Review
We are back with our monthly Indie Showcase, where we pick one of the many gems produced by independent game developers and make sure it gets some well-deserved time in the sun. For November, we are taking a closer look at the strategic sequel… For the King II! What is For the King II? For the King II is the follow on to tabletop-inspired For the King by IronOak Games and Curve Games. This much-anticipated Indie gem has already garnered critics’ approval, taking the blend…
Get Together For Some Party Games This Weekend
Tis the season for gathering with friends and family. What better time to crack out some party games? From the chaotic to the suspicious, at Overclockers UK we love great party games. They bring everyone together for some fun and laughter. And you still get to spend your weekend doing what you love best, gaming. We’ve rounded up a fab selection of party games that are sure to get the party vibes going. Not in the party mood? We’ve got eleven other weekend multiplayer gaming…
The ABS Are Back In Town: 8Pack ABS MK2
The 8Pack ABS MK2 has been upgraded and packs a bigger punch than ever before. Still sporting the same moody good looks, the 8Pack ABS MK2 is equipped with the latest and greatest gaming hardware. It’s got a spec worthy of cartoony heart eyes, an ultra-efficient water-cooling loop, and enough power to bump it up from an Infin8 to an 8Pack PC. From Infin8 to 8Pack The original ABS, or “All Black System”, was part of the Infin8 range, inspired by the hench 8Pack builds…
How To Increase FPS – Tips and Tricks for 2024
We all want more FPS, right? In this guide, we’re covering all the steps you can take to get more performance out of your gaming PC. We’ve all been there. It’s the heat of the moment, clutch or kick time, and your FPS drops all the way down to two. Game over, man, game over! So, is it time for a new GPU? A whole new PC? Or is there something else you can do to get back to that sweet, sweet 60FPS and beyond? …
December Indie Showcase – Spirittea
We are back with our monthly Indie Showcase, where we pick one of the many gems produced by independent game developers and make sure it gets some well-deserved time in the sun. For December, we are taking a closer look at the cosy sim… Spirittea! What is Spirittea? If you ever watched Spirited Away and thought “This needs to be a game,” then Spirittea by Cheesemaster Games and No More Robots is for you! This life sim is a beautiful blend of pixel graphics and…
The Definitive Gaming Sim Enthusiast Christmas Gift Guide
Ground control to Major Tom, commencing countdown to Christmas. We’ve assembled this gift guide to help you find the perfect present for a simulation game enthusiast in your life. Whether they like to take to the skies or hit the tarmac, Overclockers UK has got gifts galore to help you give their sim setup an upgrade this festive season. We’ve split this guide into three to cover a game of popular genres; one third for flight sim enthusiasts playing the likes of Microsoft Flight Simulator…