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Top 5 Gifts for PC Gamers Under £100
Spoiling the gamer in your life doesn’t have to break the bank. There are plenty of budget-friendly presents, including hardware and must-have peripherals, that will be a worthy addition under the tree this year. We’ve put together this list of our top five gifts that are under £100. Ducky One3 Mist Mini USB Mechanical Gaming Keyboard Level up your performance with the Ducky One3 Mist Mini Mechanical Gaming Keyboard. Crafted with innovative Quack Mechanics, this keyboard boasts superior accuracy, fast response times, and enhanced comfort…
Top 5 Multiplayer Games to Play with Your Friends this Christmas!
Tis’ the season for getting together with friends and family! If you are in charge of this year’s Christmas games – look no further. You can forget about fighting over a game of Monopoly, we’ve selected some of our top 5 multiplayer games for you and your friends or family to play this Christmas. It Takes Two Available to play across different platforms, including PC, PS5, and XBOX One, It Takes Two, is all about the joy or horror of working together. As an adventure co-op, players will take control of Cody and May,…
Top 5 Gifts for PC Gamers Under £50
Christmas is right around the corner, and for all those last-minute shoppers you are running out of time to nab the perfect gift. Whilst you may want to spoil the gamer in your life, you don’t have to break the bank in doing so. In fact, there are plenty of budget-friendly performance-boosting and aesthetically pleasing gamer gifts out there. We’ve put together this list of our top five that are under £50. Endgame Gear MPC1200 Cordura 3XL Black Gaming Surface Add a touch of class…
Best Gifts for Your Gaming Partner
Christmas is upon us and you’re running out of time to nab the perfect gifts for your gaming partner. Thankfully, we’ve put together this list of the best presents to spoil the special gamer in your life this Christmas. Play Together Are you looking to give your gaming partner some hints about those game date nights? Gift them with a game controller to give them the biggest clue about your co-op gaming plans. The Microsoft Wireless Controller features an all-new design with responsive thumbsticks and…
Upgrading Your PC: Embrace the Future with Next-Gen Computer Hardware
There’s never been a better time to start thinking about upgrading to next-gen PC hardware. If you are on the fence and need some further convincing, then this blog post is for you! We’ve put together this extensive guide to next-gen PC hardware to ensure you have all the information and inspiration for your future upgrade. What are you waiting for? Let’s jump straight to it. Why Should I Upgrade to Next-Gen PC Hardware? Armed with the latest gen of PC hardware, you’ll have everything…
PC Modding with OcUK Brand Focus: Lazer3D
‘PC Modding with OcUK’ is back with our latest article in the series. In this post, we’re taking a closer look at Lazer3D, a renowned PC manufacturer who has designed a range of products that are perfect for DIY PC building and modding. Who is Lazer3D? Lazer3D is a well known manufacturer of customisable PC cases and modding accessories. All of their products are designed with high airflow and space efficiency to ensure you get the best possible performance from your hardware. Lazer3D Case Modding …
Be Sneaky This Christmas with Our Top Secret Santa Gift Ideas!
Have you signed up for Secret Santa but have suddenly found yourself stuck on what to buy? If so- our Secret Santa gift guide is for you! Suitable for any budget, we’ve put together a selection of some incredible gifts that are perfect for treating your friends, family, or colleagues. Gifts Under £5 Overclockers UK PBT Double-Shot Escape Keycap: Treat your Secret Santa to an elite tier OcUK branded Escape keycap. This durable PBT double-shot keycap has been built with only the finest quality materials…
Best & Worst The Walking Dead Games
Over the years, there have been some awesome The Walking Dead games and some downright terrible ones. In this article, we’re taking a look at the best and worst games set in the TWD universe. The Walking Dead - 2012 Hailing back from a simpler time, Telltale Games’s The Walking Dead is universally accepted to be one of the best adaptations of the franchise. With Overwhelmingly Positive ratings on Steam and numerous awards, this game was just the first in a series of chapters based…
Indie Psychological Horror Games Making Global Waves
Guest Blog Article Written by Adrian Virgo At Overclockers UK, we are passionate about supporting independent studios on the rise. Here are our top 3 must-plays in the psychological horror genre, and gaming PC’s we recommend specifically suited for each game. Omori In the game Omori, we control withdrawn teenager Sunny and his alternative persona, Omori. We follow him in both his real life and dream world, called ‘Headspace’. Uncover his traumatic truths before he moves away from his old life, forever. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CyVv-jFJiJ8&t=4s Based on…
The Best Gaming CPUs Available in 2025
Looking to get the best possible gaming performance so you can play all the AAA titles we’ve been spoilt with this year? Well, you’re in luck as we’ve put together this list of the best gaming CPUs that are currently available in 2025. Split between entry-level, mainstream, and high-end gaming, with options from both Intel and AMD, you are sure to find the best gaming CPU that your budget can buy. Entry-level Gaming Intel Core Ultra 5 245K Processor: The Intel Core Ultra 5 245K…
What Are the Best Graphics Cards for 1080p and 1440p Gaming
Do you want to experience the very best of 1080p and 1440p gaming but don’t know which graphics cards are compatible? Well, you’re in luck! As the PC experts, we’ve put together this handy guide detailing our top recommended graphics cards and gaming monitors for 1080p and 1440p gaming. 1080p Gaming 1080p stands for the resolution of your monitor. In this instance, your monitor will have a resolution of 1920 x 1080, the most common type of gaming monitor. A 1080p monitor is great for…
The Top Five ASUS Laptops to Take Back to School!
If you’ve just started back at school, college or university you don’t want your ageing PC or laptop to let you down, ASUS Laptops are great for studying. Thanks to their portability, reliability, and powerful performance, ASUS laptops are great for taking notes, steaming through assignments, or gaming in your free time. There’s nothing worse than running out of battery during a lecture, slow performance hampering your creative ability, or everything freezing just before you hit save! To prevent your tech getting in the way…