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.
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…
Top Five Games Releasing This August
August is here and summer is officially in full swing (let’s hope the sun is shining). If you’re looking for a great excuse to avoid those awkward family barbecues, we’re here with our round-up of the incredible new releases coming this August. We’ve got five new games we’re hyped for and our top PC and laptop recs for playing them. Did You Miss Last Month? If you missed our July round-up of games, we’ve got it highlighted below. Learn More Kitsune Tails – August 1st …
Indie Showcase August: The Sacred Acorn
We are back with our monthly Indie Showcase, where we pick one of the many recently produced gems by independent game developers and make sure it gets some well-deserved time in the sun. For August, we are taking a closer look at the cosy, souls-like game… The Sacred Acorn! What is The Sacred Acorn? The Sacred Acorn is a lovingly hand-drawn game, developed and published by A Few Dragons. In this 2D action-adventure, you play as a small squirrel embarking on an epic quest of…
Destination Gaming: Your Summer Playcation is Here
It is officially summer holiday season and we’re thinking about a playcation with destination gaming. As British Summertime can be so horribly unpredictable when it comes to the weather, it’s no wonder we want to get away from it all and relax with our favourite pastime, gaming. Enter the playcation and the concept of destination gaming. We’ve scoured Steam for a selection of games to take you globe-trotting from the comfort of your own gaming chair. What is a Playcation? First of all, if you’re…
Top 5 Picturesque Games for This Year’s Playcation
The sun is shining, we can hear the sound of an ice cream van driving past, and you’re debating whether or not it's time to dig out your only pair of shorts. That can mean only one thing, it’s time for another playcation! To inspire you and help you decide on this year's destination, take a look at our top five most picturesque games. Microsoft Flight Simulator: Get your flight suit and aviators at the ready! We all know you’ve been looking for an excuse…
Explore the Best Gaming PCs and Laptops for Your Playcation
The worst has happened. You’ve booked yourself a playcation, but your gaming PC or laptop has given up the ghost. It’s beyond economical repair. It’s gone. RIP. Or maybe, you’re just in the market for something new. Whatever motivation you have for snagging yourself a new battle station, we have put together the perfect list just for you. A ranked list, no less. Depending on your needs and budget, you can choose from our spicy range of Casual, Enthusiast, Pro-Gamer, or Elite Tiers. For both…
Playcation Check List – Upgrade for the Best Gaming Holiday
According to the Overclockers UK Dictionary of Everything, a playcation is the act of taking time off work to explicitly play video games. As it’s officially the summer holidays, we figured it was high time we got our gaming set-ups playcation ready. Simply follow our checklist, and you’ll be set to have the best gaming holiday. The Perfect Playcation There are three very important things to remember when it comes to the perfect playcation. Keeping cool, Being properly equipped, And that holiday atmosphere. Your playcation…
One-Click GPU Overclocking – What You Need to Know!
Overclocking has just got a whole lot easier! NVIDIA recently announced their innovative one-click GPU overclocking, designed to help you get the most out of your gaming hardware. If we’ve got your attention, keep on reading for everything you need to know about one-click GPU overclocking. What is One-Click GPU Overclocking? Unveiled at Computex 2024, NVIDIA announced their brand-new one-click GPU overclocking feature – Automatic Tuning. Available under the ‘Performance’ tab in the NVIDIA app, you can now unlock automatic GPU overclocking. By intelligently scanning…
Fallout: London: Here’s What You Need to Know
Fallout: London is an insanely impressive mod for Fallout 4, bringing the beloved franchise over to good ol’ Blighty. It is no secret that we love the Fallout Series, from officially licensed Special Edition gaming chairs to pointing out the one with Matthew Perry. It is safe to say we are heckin’ excited to see one of our favourite games set in the familiar locales of London. Not just that, this is an amazing feat the Folon Team has achieved – trail-blazing some might say.…
Free to Play: Fallout Shelter
Take control of your very own vault in Fallout Shelter! Craft the perfect home for your vault dwellers and ensure they remain safe against the deadly threats of the Wasteland. If you’re looking for plenty of advice on how to build the ultimate vault, keep on reading for we’ve got everything you need to know. We’re covering gameplay details, official PC specs, and our top PCs to play this free to play Wasteland adventure. Free to Play Gameplay Controlling a state-of-the-art Vault Tec dwelling takes…
Overclockers UK Summer Sale Focus: Gaming Chairs aka Your Throne!
The Overclockers UK Summer Sale is still going strong. While there are plenty of spicy deals about, we’re taking a closer look at gaming chairs. Gaming Chairs Gaming chairs elevate your set-up, with both their advanced ergonomics and stylish aesthetics. You can game on in comfort, with premium build materials and adjustable features supporting you throughout your gaming campaigns. With many sporting luxurious race car seat designs, you’ll feel right at home behind the wheel of a supercar as you race round Mexico in Forza…
Demystifying Computer Costs: How Much Should You Really Budget for a PC?
Shopping for a gaming PC on a budget can be a challenge. You may be left with countless questions about what the right hardware and accessories to buy based on your demands. However, we’re here to demystify the cost of a PC, highlighting how you can budget for your computer and peripherals to perfectly suit your requirements. How Much is a Gaming PC? No two gaming PCs cost the same. How much you pay depends on the hardware, performance demands, brands, and any extra aesthetic…