Buyers Guide
Overwhelmed by the huge selection of PC hardware available? Our expert buyers guide cover key topics including hardware, peripherals, software, & PC builds, helping you make informed decisions for your next computer upgrade.
Git Gud – Improve your K:D Ratio with These Peripherals
Let’s be honest: all of our K:D ratios could benefit from being a little higher. In this article, we’re breaking down how the right peripherals can make you better at games! Time to Git, Gud noob. When it comes to gaming, we all know that split-second decisions and precise movements can make the difference between victory and respawning in shame. You’ve honed your skills, mastered the maps, and even developed your own unique playstyle, but something still feels off. Maybe you just suck... or maybe,…
Best Colourful Gaming Chairs
We love gaming chairs. We love colourful things. So, what’s better than a colourful gaming chair? In this article, we have a round-up of some of the most colourful gaming chairs available at Overclockers UK. You can bet they are armed to the teeth with ergonomic features and premium build materials, too! If you’re looking for a pop of colour in your gaming set-up or the next colour in your personal rainbow, read on! Red: ThunderX3 TC5 Gaming Chair The ThunderX3 TC5 comes in a…
Best Gaming PCs for Under £800
Did you know you can get a great gaming PC for under £800? While we’d all love to be able to sink unlimited funds into our gaming PC spec, sometimes other responsibilities take priority. Adulting, who signed us up for this?! That said, you can still achieve great gaming performance and stick to your budget. We’re taking a closer look at three PCs you can get from Overclockers UK for under £800. Spicy. OcUK Gaming Jigsaw R1 Limited Edition Configurable PC First up, we have…
Overclockers UK Summer Sale Focus: Fresh Cooling Hardware!
The Overclockers UK Summer Sale is 🔥🔥. While there are plenty of spicy deals about, we’re taking a closer look at cooling hardware. Cooling Hardware With the summer sun shining down (we pray), it’s not just us that needs a little help keeping cool. Our gaming PCs work hard, and with that comes a little extra heat. To keep everything operating to temperature, we need cooling hardware. Whether optimsing on natural airflow or crafting a fully custom-built water-cooling loop, these components keep our gaming hardware…
How Is Monitor Size Measured?
Buying the right monitor can be a stressful shopping experience. From monitor size to panel type and refresh rate, there are so many crucial factors you need to consider. In this blog post, we’re taking a deep dive into different monitor sizes, covering what they mean, how they are measured, along with what size is good for gaming and live streaming. How Are Computer Monitors Measured? There are three main factors that determine the size of a monitor – screen size, screen width, and vertical…
Explore 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea – Great Nautical Games to Play
Get ready for an adventure 20,000 leagues under the sea! Thalassophobia is the fear of the ocean or deep bodies of water. Trigger warning, if that’s you, give this blog post a miss. But if your inner merfolk longs to be beneath the waves, then we’ve got the selection of games for you! Each of these has been picked for their outstanding deep sea gameplay and covers a variety of genres, so there’s something for everyone. Subnautica Subnautica takes you under the sea in an…
The AMD Ryzen 9000X Series is Here!
Hot off the press, the AMD Ryzen 9000X Series has landed at Overclockers UK! We’ve got all the tasty details you need to know about this new line-up of processors so keep on reading for more. The AMD Ryzen 9000X Series Launching today are four brand-new processors making up the AMD Ryzen 9000X line-up. This includes: Ryzen 9 9950X Ryzen 9 9900X Ryzen 7 9700X Ryzen 5 9600X Expanding on the previous generation of CPUs, the Ryzen 9000X Series harnesses cutting-edge Zen 5 architecture to…
8Pack Day 2024: Showcasing All the Cutting-Edge Technology
The big day is finally here – it's 8Pack Day 2024! To celebrate this year, we’re showcasing 8Pack’s incredible advancements in the world of PC hardware. Catch Up With 8Pack If you want to catch up with all things 8Pack, be sure to check out the Overclockers UK blog for more! Cutting-Edge 8Pack Tech There are numerous elite-tier 8Pack PCs, each one boasting incredible cutting-edge tech and outstanding aesthetic advancements, from custom water-cooling loops to tailor-made and even wall-mounted cases. We’ve picked out a few…
Motherboards Explained: I/O Panel
Our ‘Motherboards Explained’ series is back with another informative article all about your PC’s motherboard. This time, we’re taking a closer look at the I/O panel, detailing what it is and what it does. What is the I/O Panel? The I/O panel is connected to your motherboard and houses various input/output connectors. It is typically located on the back of your PC case. What Does the I/O Panel Do? A typical I/O panel features several different connectors to allow you to utilise a variety of…
How Much Electricity Does a Gaming PC Use?
With prices on the rise, we’re all looking at ways we can save money and avoid breaking the bank. We’re here to answer all your questions on gaming PCs and energy consumption. Showing you the average electricity cost, what it means to create an energy-efficient PC, and some top tricks to reduce your energy consumption. What is The Average Electricity Usage of a Gaming PC? We’ve calculated the average cost of a gaming PC per month and year. As of a 2021 survey by The State…
Top Five Intel CPUs for Gaming – Available Right Now!
When it comes to gaming, we all want the best hardware for our needs. Whether you’re chilling in the casual genres or dominating the latest esports titles, it’s important to have the right CPU for the job. In this article, we’ll be going over the top five Intel CPUs for gaming. For those who are Team Blue, we have a cheeky round-up of five Intel Core processors and the sort of games they are great for playing, when paired with the right GPU. Are Intel…
Overclockers UK Summer Sale Focus: GPUs!
The Overclockers UK Summer Sale is getting spicy now! While there are plenty of deals about, we’re taking a closer look at GPUs. GPUs The graphics card is the king of gaming components. This hardware is fine-tuned to deliver the best in graphics rendering, so you can enjoy crisp visuals, realistic lighting, high resolutions, and so much more. Whether Team Red, Blue, or Green, you can be sure that a high-performance GPU will elevate your gaming to whole new levels of immersion. Games with stunning…