Peripherals
Peripherals are key to your gaming edge and style. Explore expert reviews and guides on the best gaming accessories to enhance your performance and setup.
Here’s Why You Should Buy an XXL Mouse pad for Your Gaming Set-up!
Gaming mouse pads are available in countless sizes, each with its own particular set of advantages for your gaming experience. XXL mousepads, in particular, offer a huge surface area for all your lightning-fast movements. To help you decide if you should level up your set-up with an XXL mouse mat, we’ve put together this guide highlighting all the benefits, along with a selection of our favourite XXL mouse pads. Endgame Gear MPJ-1200 3XL Gaming Surface XXL Mousepad An XXL mouse pad, or extended gaming surface,…
How to Connect Your Console Controller to Your Gaming PC
Want to use your console controller to play your favourite titles on your gaming PC? It’s easy to connect your PlayStation or Xbox controller to your system. While we all love using our gaming mouse and keyboard to play, a classic controller can be better for some titles or if you’re used to playing on a console. You can easily connect yours up to play on your gaming PC, but there are differences for how it works between Xbox, PS4, and PS5 controllers. Connect an…
How Do You Make Your Keyboard Keys Press Easier?
Are you struggling with stiff keyboard keys? Are they impacting your gaming experience or making work impossible? Fear not! Overclockers UK has put together this helpful guide highlighting our top tips for making your keyboard keys press easier. Our Top Tips for Making Your Keyboard Keys Press Easier! Give Your Keyboard a Deep Clean: Your keyboard keys could be feeling a little stiff because they are in need of a deep clean! Any trapped dust or food crumbs (we’ve all been there) can have a…
How to Change the RGB Lighting on Your Ducky Keyboard
Have you recently purchased a Ducky keyboard and want to add a splash of colour to your battle station? Then look no further! Here at Overclockers UK, we’ve compiled all of our expert knowledge about Ducky’s incredible range of gaming keyboards into one handy article. Including, how to adjust the RGB lighting and all of the relevant keyboard shortcuts to help boost your workflow and productivity. RGB Lighting We’ve listed the key bindings to adjust the RGB backlighting across multiple popular Ducky keyboards, including the…
Updated Designs and Improved Features: Glorious Model O 2 and Model I 2
Exciting news from Glorious. Two beloved gaming mice have been upgraded and innovated. Introducing the Model O 2 and the Model I 2 Gaming Mice. Featuring next-gen tech, updated shells, and that classic Glorious aesthetic, the Model O 2 and Model I 2 gaming mice are a sight to behold. These gaming mice have been expertly crafted to provide high-performance gaming with pixel-precise sensors, lightweight frames, and that all-important RGB lighting. Take your gaming peripherals to the next level. What’s Available? There are three gaming…
The Best Hardware and PCs for Creating Animations
Are you looking to become the next great animator? Do you need to find the best PC for your creative projects? Or perhaps you are a designer who is actively working from home? Whatever your situation is, here at Overclockers UK we’ve compiled this guide all about the best hardware and PCs for animation and digital art work. The Essential Components If you want to build your very own art and animation workstation, we’ve put together our list of the very best components you need. …
The Best Gaming PC and Hardware for Those on a Tight Budget!
Do you want to get into the world of PC gaming but have a tight budget? Maybe you’re looking to treat a loved one to the ultimate gift this Christmas? Whatever the reason, look no further – we’ve got your back! Here at Overclockers UK, we’ve created this list of our best budget gaming PC and accessories. The total price for this fantastic gaming PC and peripheral bundle – is only £943.91!* The PC OcUK Gaming Mach 1 Pre-Built PC: The OcUK Gaming Mach 1…
Wrist Rests: Why It’s Important to Have One
When it comes to our gaming set-up, we want nothing short of perfection. From choosing the right keyboard, even down to the keycaps and switches, to getting the right gaming PC for your play style. No detail is too small. Today, we’re taking a look at an ergonomic must: the wrist rest. It may not be the most glamorous addition to your set-up, but it will save you aches and pains – making it the real MVP in our books. So, grab yourself a cuppa…
Save Money with These Energy-Efficient Peripherals!
If you’ve built the perfect energy-efficient PC, then you’ll need some incredible peripherals to match! Thankfully, we’ve put together this list of some of our favourite energy-efficient peripherals that are sure to help defeat your enemies and cut down your electricity bill. Our Favourite Energy-Efficient Peripherals USB Hubs: With a USB Hub, you can quickly turn off any of your USB-powered devices to stop them from draining power when not in use. Streamplify USB Hub: Streamline your battle station with the Streamplify USB Hub. With…
The Best Racing Wheels for your Sim Set-up
Put full control in your hands, with the best steering wheels for sim racing. Whether you’re into F1 esports or have loved sim racers since Crash Team Racing, adding a specialised steering wheel to your gaming set-up is going to elevate your experience. There’s nothing like racing around tight chicanes and flying across the finish line to get the heart pumping! If you’re looking to add a racing wheel into your set-up, then you’re in luck! Today, we’re taking a deep dive into the best…
Overclockers UK’s Expert Top Tips for Cleaning Your Keyboard
You wouldn’t think it, but our keyboards get a battering. From working all day to gaming all night, they see a lot of action and grubby fingers. Some of us snack at our desks (guilty!). Sometimes we spill stuff (again, guilty). But generally, dirt, dust, and grime will build up without our intervention. This is why it’s super important to keep your gaming keyboard nice and clean. In general, it’s imperative to keep your gaming set-up clean and tidy, but today we’re focusing on this…
How to Choose the Perfect Key switches for Your Mechanical Keyboard
When it comes to selecting the perfect key switch, there is a multitude of different options for you to choose from. To make this process easier for you, here at Overclockers UK we’ve compiled all of our expert knowledge about mechanical key switches into one article. We’ll be showing you all the different types of key switches from Cherry MX, Glorious, and Ducky, along with some of our favourite mechanical gaming keyboards! What is a Mechanical Key Switch? Without a key switch, you wouldn’t be…