Cables Explained: The Difference Between HDMI and DisplayPort

Cables Explained: The Difference Between HDMI and DisplayPort

So, you’ve upgraded your graphics card, your processor, your monitor, and more. Are your cables up to scratch though?  Although an innocuous piece of kit, having an ancient cable is going to hamper your gaming more than you would think. Say goodbye to 4K resolutions, high bandwidths, and full colour. Without an up-to-date cable, you are going to miss out. The important question though, is which do you go for: HDMI or DisplayPort? You are in luck, we’re here to break down the difference and which of these cables is best for you. …

Everything You Need to Know About Call of Duty: Vanguard 

Everything You Need to Know About Call of Duty: Vanguard 

Sledgehammer Games is back with Call of Duty: Vanguard.  Vanguard sees us return to World War II to fight across four areas – The Eastern Front, North Africa, The Western Front, and The Pacific. We’ve got a breakdown of the game, the official specifications, and some spicy hardware recs for you – including some with tasty RGB in honour of it originally releasing on Bonfire Night.  Call of Duty: Vanguard 2017's Call of Duty: WWII focused on notable moments of the second world war, including…

It’s Time to Upgrade Your Keyboard: Here are Our Top Picks For You!

It’s Time to Upgrade Your Keyboard: Here are Our Top Picks For You!

Is your battle station lagging behind and unable to keep up with your gaming demands? If so, it might be time for an upgrade or two! As the unsung heroes of any gaming or office set-up, our keyboards are vital for ensuring all your rapid keypresses are registered at blisteringly fast speeds, offering you silky-smooth typing, and plenty of must-have aesthetics. If you're in the market for a new keyboard, we've rounded up our top picks for both gaming and office work below. Superior Gaming…

What You Need to Know About Hot Wheels: UNLEASHED 

What You Need to Know About Hot Wheels: UNLEASHED 

The nostalgia factor is strong with this game drop. It has to be roughly twenty years since I last thought about them, but Hot Wheels: UNLEASHED has got my inner 90s kid hyped.  I used to love watching those epic, tiny cars zoom across that iconic, orange track. Did I grow up wanting a car with go-faster flames? Yes, yes I did. Whilst the car I drive lacks flaming motifs, I can now at least zip around elaborate races thanks to Hot Wheels: UNLEASHED. Today,…

Console Accessories to Make Your Gaming Better 

Console Accessories to Make Your Gaming Better 

We may be the home of PC gaming, but sometimes console accessories have their place in this world.  Console gaming is great. You have access to console-exclusive titles, the logistics of in-person multiplayer are much easier, and don’t get me started on the cosy nests you can make while using handheld consoles. But even with PC gaming, console accessories can optimise your play. Let’s face it, some games are just better with a gamepad. (I’m looking at you, Overcooked!) With this in mind, we’re going…

EPOS H3 Hybrid: A Revolution in Audio

EPOS H3 Hybrid: A Revolution in Audio

Ever have that moment when you can’t decide to connect via Bluetooth or wired? Bluetooth or wired? Bluetooth or wired? Why not both?! Introducing the EPOS H3 Hybrid Headset, which allows you to connect via Bluetooth, wired, or both. Take this headset from your gaming PC to your consoles to your handheld devices and experience premium EPOS audio wherever you go. H3 Hybrid Headset EPOS manufactures high-quality headsets which have been tailor-made for gaming. Armed with EPOS Audio Technology, they deliver audio cues for better…

Double Glorious Drop: New Wireless Mouse and Switches

Double Glorious Drop: New Wireless Mouse and Switches

Recently, Glorious PC Gaming Race dropped their brand new Lynx Switches, delightful in their pastel blue shell. Well, now Glorious have decided to level up your peripheral game even further by launching the Model D Wireless Gaming Mouse and pre-lubed Panda Switches. Available for pre-order now at Overclockers UK, these will make stylish additions to your gaming PC. Model D Wireless Bringing the Model D Gaming Mouse up to speed with its Model O brethren, Glorious has released a wireless version of this honeycomb mouse.…

Left Hander’s, Ambidextrous Gaming Mice, and a Few Famous Lefties

Left Hander’s, Ambidextrous Gaming Mice, and a Few Famous Lefties

August 13th is International Left Hander’s Day. It’s time to celebrate all our left-handed gamers out there!  Overclockers UK may not be Ned Flanders’ Leftorium, but we do have a collection of ambidextrous gaming mice. From popular brands like Logitech and Glorious, these gaming mice are symmetrically sculpted, making them comfortable to use under either hand. We’re highlighting a selection of the ambidextrous mice available on our website, as well as bringing you a few fun facts and famous lefties.  Logitech First up, we have…

All in with new cooling tech from Phanteks

All in with new cooling tech from Phanteks

The Dutch cooling and case manufacturer returns! This time Phanteks fans, pun very much intended, are in for a treat. Today we have a new line of fans and an AiO cooler launching. Let's have a closer look. The All-in-One Package The new AiO (All-in-One) cooler is the Phanteks Glacier One 240 T30. This particular unit sits at the premium end of the market, able to both cool powerful CPUs and also operate in near-silence. Its high-end components include an Asetek Gen7 pump and a…

On the prowl for Glorious Lynx switches

On the prowl for Glorious Lynx switches

Following last year's successful release of the Glorious Panda switches, the acclaimed manufacturer now unleashes a wild cat into the fray. Introducing the Glorious Lynx featuring a linear actuation offering both high levels of speed and accuracy. Ready for the hunt Glorious Lynx switches are perfectly suited for FPS titles and provide a premium typing experience. As we've come to expect from Glorious, they have gone above and beyond to create a high-quality product. From a stem and leaf sourced from Japan to a spring…

Hot New Releases with their Perfect Keyboard and Mouse Upgrade

Hot New Releases with their Perfect Keyboard and Mouse Upgrade

Get ready everyone, I have some game drops that are hotter than last week’s heatwave. The summer holidays are in full swing, playcations are planned and booked, and some cracking games are lined up for release in August. Today, I have picked out my top five favourite games releases, plus compiled a list of complimentary keyboard and mouse combos that will enable you to get the best from the titles. Flawless performance is what we are all about at Overclockers UK. Lawn Mower Simulator Minimum…

Holiday the OcUK Way – Take a Playcation

Holiday the OcUK Way – Take a Playcation

It's time to holiday - yay! First, there were vacations. Then came the staycation. At Overclockers UK, we’d like to introduce you to the idea of the Playcation. When looked up in the Overclockers Dictionary of Everything, here is how Playcation is defined: The act of taking time off work, specifically to play video games. We’re taking a closer look at the OG game that inspired the concept of playcations and some of the great hardware you can use to enhance immersion.  Summer Holiday with…