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Get expert buying advice for hardware, peripherals, and gaming PCs. Overclockers UK guides you in selecting the perfect components for your ideal setup.
How to Set Up a Dedicated Game Room
A game room is the ultimate dream for every gamer or streamer out there. But how do you go about creating a whole entire room dedicated to your PC, desk, chair, peripherals, and of course accessories to achieve the perfect gamer aesthetic? It’s enough to make your head hurt... Thankfully, we’re here with this ultimate guide to building a dedicated game room. We’ve got all the reasons why you should create one, the necessary hardware, key factors to consider, and our very own step-by-step guide.…
Top Ten Budget-Friendly Gaming Accessories
We all want to make sure our gaming set-ups have the best accessories. But can it be done on a budget? In this post, we’re looking at budget-friendly gaming accessories! In fact, we have ten tasty products to showcase in this article and a few pointers on how to bag a bargain. As accessories can be used to enhance a variety of needs, our top ten will reflect this. From basic peripherals to specialised sim hardware, there is a budget-friendly accessory to suit your set-up! …
Be Prepared: Black Friday Is Coming
It’s November and that means Black Friday is coming. Are you ready?! To ensure you get the best deals, we’ve got a selection of top tips to optimise your Black Friday shopping. Black Friday 2024 This year, Black Friday falls on Friday 29th November 2024. That said, we already have a selection of deals on - with more to be added throughout the month! Here is that all-important link straight to our Black Friday offers. But be sure to open it in a new tab,…
Top 10 Affordable Graphics Cards for Gamers on a Budget
Are you looking to upgrade your GPU on a budget? If so, this is the blog post for you! We’ve searched high and low across the Overclockers UK website to round up our top 10 budget GPUs. With models from both NVIDIA and AMD, these graphics cards have been designed to facilitate premium performance at a wallet-friendly price point. Best GPUs on a Budget NVIDIA You can find plenty of affordable NVIDIA GPUs that still come packed with all the latest advancements, meaning you don’t…
How to Decide How Much Storage You Need
In need of a storage upgrade? Struggling to find out how much you need for your set-up? If so, this is the blog post for you! We’ve created this handy guide to help you determine how much storage you need, whether you’re gaming, streaming, or using your PC for professional work. Why is Storage Important? Having the correct storage for your PC is vital. Without it, you can’t store all your important files, media, operating system, apps, and more. There are two types of storage…
It’s a Quackdown! Ducky One 3 vs One 3 Pro
There are just too many damn choices when it comes to upgrading your gaming keyboard. Do you opt for the Ducky One 3 or the One 3 Pro? Is one better than the other? To answer both these questions, we’re taking a deep dive into these two keyboard series, highlighting their key differences to help you decide which one is right for your gaming set-up. The Ducky One 3 Pro The Ducky One 3 Pro expands on the success of the One 3, delivering even…
How to Create a Themed Gaming Set-Up
The main goal of any gaming set-up is to facilitate your play style and meet the hardware requirements in your favourite games. But that doesn’t mean you can’t have some fun with the aesthetics. This article is here to guide you through how to create a themed gaming set-up. What is a Themed Gaming Set-Up? A themed gaming set-up is a gaming environment that is built around a recognisable subject. This could be a colour, seasonal event, or even your favourite gaming series. Of course,…
AMD Radeon Uncovered: AMD Software: Adrenalin Edition
Looking to expand your knowledge of your PC hardware? If so, you’re certainly in the right place for our AMD Radeon Uncovered series showcases all the incredible tech that comes with an AMD Radeon GPU. In this blog post, we’re taking a deep dive into AMD Software: Adrenalin Edition, highlighting what it is, what hardware you need, and how this tech can notably help to boost your gaming performance. What is AMD Software: Adrenalin Edition? AMD Software: Adrenalin Edition is an all-in-one graphics card software…
Why You Need an Everyday Laptop
We love our gaming PCs, but is there a place for everyday laptops in our set-ups? It’s been long established that gaming laptops do have their benefits. They’re portable, packed with the same premium gaming hardware, and offer a convenient all-in-one solution. But if you’re not specifically gaming on the go, would you be better off with an everyday laptop? We’re taking a closer look at these slimline laptops and what benefits they provide. What is an Everyday Laptop? An everyday laptop is a device…
Static Pressure vs Airflow: What Do They Mean and What Do I Want for My Gaming PC?
Whilst shopping for your PC’s thermal upgrades, you’ve most certainly heard of static pressure and high flow. But what do these mean and is one better than the other when it comes to cooling your gaming PC? In this blog post, we’re taking a deep dive into static pressure and airflow, detailing what they are, how they work to help cool your hardware, and which one is right for your set-up. Static Pressure vs Airflow: What Do They Mean? Both static pressure and airflow influence…
Upgrades You Need for the AMD Ryzen 9000 Series
Are you looking to upgrade to the AMD Ryzen 9000 Series? If so, keep on reading as we’ve compiled everything you need to know about this line-up of processors, including what you need to upgrade! The AMD Ryzen 9000 Series Expanding on previous generations, the AMD Ryzen 9000 Series harnesses the very latest technology to facilitate incredible performance in gaming and streaming alike. Crafted utilising Zen 5 architecture along with plenty of cores and threads, these processors can effortlessly handle any demanding task you throw…
Building a Gaming PC for Esports
We’re looking at the make-up of an esports gaming PC. Gaming PCs are brilliant for being able to tailor your hardware to suit your exact needs. With so many components available, you have near complete freedom to engineer the best PC for you. (Budget providing, of course.) As great as that sounds, it does open the can of worms – exactly, what hardware do you need for an esports gaming PC? In this article, we’re going to virtually build an esports gaming PC, detailing why…