Best Picks
Looking for the best PC upgrades? Explore Overclockers UK's top picks for components, peripherals, and gaming PCs to make confident, informed choices.
Wired vs Wireless Keyboards – Which One Is for You?
With so many varieties of gaming keyboards out there, it can be hard to find the perfect one for you. If you are debating between purchasing a wired or wireless keyboard and need to know the differences, then look no further. We’ve compiled everything we know about wired and wireless keyboards into this handy guide to help you decide which is the right one for you! Wired Keyboards A wired keyboard will have typically a USB cable that connects directly to your gaming PC. Glorious GMMK…
The Best Party Games to Enjoy with Your Friends This Summer!
There’s no better way to spend your long summer nights other than engaging in intense, often relationship destroying, gaming action. We asked around the Overclockers UK office and got together this list of our best party games for you and your friends to enjoy this summer! Jackbox Games Jackbox Games is a collection of incredible party games where all you need is your phone or tablet to play along. With eight different party packs to choose from, each packed with a selection of chaotic yet…
Super Gaming Bundles to Save You Money
We all love getting a great deal. One of the best ways to do that is to take full advantage of the amazing bundles we have at Overclockers UK. Each one has been carefully curated to perform cohesively and enhance your gameplay or computer. From peripherals to core components, they make your life easier and save you a pretty penny too. Today, we’re bringing you the best of the bundles. Peripheral Bundles Mechanical keyboard, gaming mouse, headset, mousepad... It all adds up. Each one is…
Top 5 Gaming Keyboards with Macro keys
Experience intelligent technology that gives you a distinct advantage in all your favourite games, with a keyboard that supports customisable macro keys. Here to tell you everything there is to know about macro keys, we've compiled our list of the top 5 gaming keyboards with programmable macros available at Overclockers UK What are Macro Keys? Macro keys are essentially different keystrokes that you can register in order to perform or repeat a certain action. By assigning different commands to macro keys, you can quickly…
Summer Love for Just a Few of our Favourite Brands
Come along as we shine a spotlight on some of our favourite gaming brands. Summer loving, and all that! When it comes to gaming hardware, there will be certain brands that just stand out to you, depending on which facets of the hobby you like the most. Keyboard modders might like Glorious GMMK or Ducky ProjectD best. Gamers on the go might have a thing for ASUS or MSI laptops. And I know that the hoarder in us loves lightning-fast storage from WD and Seagate.…
Make Your Streaming Sizzle This Summer
Here at Overclockers UK, we love streaming. Setting up streaming PCs, watching charity streams, even professional streaming – we just can’t get enough and know you can’t either. This is why we’ve decided to share our love for streaming and hopefully help you level up. So, buckle up as we share a few of our favourite streaming PCs, hardware, and peripherals, plus explain why we think they’re great for Twitch partners and budding superstars alike. Gaming PCs Built for Streaming First things first – have…
The Best PC Monitors for 2K and 4K Gaming!
To help you unlock stunning visuals in all your favourite games, Overclockers UK is here with our guide to the best 2K and 4K PC monitors! We’ve even paired these with some of our pre-built gaming PCs that are compatible with 2K and 4K gaming. 2K Gaming What is a 2K Gaming Monitor? Monitors that support 2K gaming or QHD (Quad High-Definition) have 2,000 pixels and typically have a resolution of 2560x1440. Is a 2K Monitor Good for Gaming? 2K monitors are perfect for gamers…
Overclockers UK’s Summer Sale Is Back and Bigger than Ever!
It’s that time of year again! Our Summer Sale is back to bring you the hottest deals, at sizzling prices. This year is packed with amazing brands, superb hardware, and, of course, incredible savings. How Long is the Summer Sale Running? Buckle up, friends. This year, the Overclockers UK Summer Sale starts today on July 1st and runs until August 12th. That is six whole weeks of mind-blowing savings to be had. Roughly 11% of 2022, if weird statistics float your boat. What Can We…
Overclockers UK’s Top 5 Games to Play This Weekend!
Weekends are best spent playing some of the latest new releases or your hard-core favourites. We’ve asked around the Overclockers UK office about what games staff were planning on playing this weekend and compiled them into this handy blog post. You’ll be spoilt for choice with our list of our top 5 games to play this weekend. We have even included some incredible gaming PCs that are perfect for playing these awesome games. Far Cry 6: The Vanishing DLC If you are like me…
aRGB vs RGB: RGB Lighting Explained
The ultimate gaming battle station is incomplete without some stunning RGB lighting splashing some colour into your setup. To unlock the secrets of RGB, different types of lighting, software, and some top product recommendations, our team of experts at Overclockers UK has compiled this handy guide. Different Types of RGB Lighting There are three different types of RGB lighting that you can find: RGB aRGB dRGB RGB RGB stands for red, green, and blue, and any product that features RGB lighting combines these three…
The CharaChorder or Mechanical Keyboard? Which is better for gaming?
Without a reliable and high-end keyboard, how else can you battle your way across galaxies, misty mountains, and dark city streets? The unsung hero of any gaming setup is your keyboard. If your setup lacks a powerful keyboard, you won’t have all the tools you need to fight your enemies. Here at Overclockers UK we love every bit of gaming tech and are always on the lookout for brand-new, innovative products that help to enhance the way we game. That’s why the CharaChorder caught our…
22 Awesome PC Gaming Accessories You Will Want For 2022
Your PC can never have enough. Whether it’s your old faithful system or the new Refract Gaming hotness, there are always gaming accessories to go with it. 2022 was filled with them but, luckily for you, we’ve picked out some real corkers to catch your eye. Whether you need to go big for streaming with a new gaming chair or just want the subtle edge of a new gaming keyboard or mouse mat, we at Overclockers UK have plenty to give your setup a tune-up. …