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.
The Best Dating Sims to Play This Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day is fast approaching, and the Overclockers UK gang are feeling the love. We’re rounding up some great dating sims for you to play. Dating sims offer great replayability and are the perfect game to boot up with Cupid hanging about. With so many singles and endings, it’s an easy genre to come back to time and time again. So, we’ve asked around the office and put together this list of our favourite dating sims! Don’t forget to check out our two-player gift guide…
Coming To VR: Border Bots
After a several-month delay, Border Bots is finally launching on Steam PlayStation VR2 and Meta Quest headsets! In this article, we’ve got all the deets and a sneak peek at gameplay before tomorrow's launch. Initially pegged for a September 2023 release, VR puzzle simulation Border Bots will finally launch on` February 8th. Set in a future version of Earth, Border Bots is a VR puzzle simulation game where AI has taken control. As a human border agent, you’ll need to operate the booth at an…
The Ultimate CAD Set-Up
Our precious PCs can be used for so much more than gaming. Today, we’re going to go through the ultimate set-up for CAD. From a high-performance computer to must-have peripherals, this ultimate set-up will guide you through an entire desk of CAD-primed goodies. Should you be looking for an upgrade or two or three for your professional space, then get your shopping list ready! What is CAD? In case you are new to this, CAD stands for computer aided design. It is the term used…
February Indie Showcase: The Last Flame
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 February, we are taking a closer look at the auto battler… The Last Flame! What is The Last Flame? The Last Flame is a roguelike, tactical RPG with auto battler mechanics, from Hotloop and Surefire.Games. Launched into early access, this game is a treasure trove of challenges and unlockable items. With…
Valentine’s Day Gift Guide for Two-Player Gamers!
With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, here at Overclockers UK, we’ve put together this ultimate Valentine’s Day Gift Guide! Designed specifically for two-player gaming, we’ve packed it full of incredible gifts that are perfect for spoiling your special someone or convincing them to finally play your favourite game with you... Our Two-Player Gaming Inspo Valentine’s Day is all about spending time with the important person in your life, and we can’t think of anything better than some high-quality gaming! Whether you both love farming simulators,…
PC Modding with OcUK: Sleeved Cables
‘PC Modding with OcUK’ is here with another instalment in the series. In this blog post we’re showcasing sleeved cables. What Are Sleeved Cables? Sleeved cables have been designed to replace your existing cables with every type of connector available. They not only look incredible, but also bundle all the interior cables together to help create a neat and tidy look to the interior of your PC. You can find sleeved cables in hundreds of different colours and styles, making them perfect for any aesthetic.…
OcUK Staff Top Fives: Emily’s Top 5 Farming Sims
It’s no secret that we here at Overclockers UK are big into our gaming. We live for new game hype and love to replay our old favourites. Over 2024, we’ll be sharing our own top fives across a spicy selection of genres. This month we’re looking at Emily’s Top 5 Farming Sims. Farming sims are my jam. The gameplay is chill, the narratives can be played at your pace, and there is just something comfortingly repetitive about them. (Maybe that’s my neurospicy need for routine…
The Best Gaming PCs You Can Buy for Under £1000
Worried your budget isn’t big enough to jump into PC gaming? Think again! Here at Overclockers UK, we stock a range of PCs to suit all budgets. It’s certainly easy to make your wallet cry by assembling a custom-built gaming PC from bleeding-edge hardware, but there are options out there for you. Check out these great systems you can get yourself for under £1000 and level up your gaming! Refract Gaming Crimson Pre-Built PC (FS-1DL-EP) Our entire Refract Gaming PC range has been carefully designed…
Is an NVIDIA RTX 3060 Still Good for Gaming?
Is the NVIDIA RTX 3060 GPU still good for gaming in 2024? To answer this question, we’ll be taking a closer look at this GPU, showcasing the level of expected performance, and the games you can play. Why is the NVIDIA RTX 3060 Good for Gaming? Released four years ago, the NVIDIA RTX 3060 is still a high-quality GPU for mid-tier gaming and budding content creators. Thanks to Ampere architecture, this graphics card delivers fast speeds and smooth frame rates. What’s more, with both RT…
A Guide to Microsoft Rewards & How to Get Rewards Fast
With Microsoft Rewards, you can get access to a huge range of gift cards, prize draw sweepstakes, and even charity donations. All for simply browsing the internet, playing games, purchasing games on your XBOX console, or even renting your favourite film. If you don’t utilise Microsoft Rewards you truly are missing out. Thankfully, we’ve put together this huge guide about this reward scheme, including what it is, how to earn points, and what you can spend those points on. What is Microsoft Rewards? Microsoft Rewards,…
CES 2024: A Year of Spicy Tech Ahead
Christmas may come in December for most, but I think we can all agree that a Tech Head’s Christmas is during January. We’re, of course, talking CES 2024. Taking in place Las Vegas from January 9th to 12th, CES gives us a cheeky glimpse at all the spicy tech we can expect to see in the coming year. We will be updating this article throughout the week, focusing on the gaming tech revealed. So, give this article a bookmark and be sure to check it…
Leather vs Fabric Gaming Chairs: Which Luxury is For You
A gaming set-up is not complete without a gaming chair. Facts. But there are so many factors to consider when buying your new throne. Today, we’re focussing on materials. Leather vs fabric (and more)! Do you go fabric? Do you go mesh? Do you go leather? Heck, there are even different kinds of leather! We’re going to breakdown each type of material you commonly find on a gaming chair, detailing their benefits, what makes them ideal, and a few cons for balance. We’ll even suggest a…