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.
Five Phenomenal Peripheral Bundles To Gift This Christmas
Peripherals are a vital part of any gaming system. Bundles are a great way to save money. Put them together, and you have a fantastic gift for the gamer in your life! With a peripheral bundle from Overclockers UK, you get a perfectly paired collection of hardware. Chosen for their gaming-focused features and cohesive performance. They take the guesswork out of selecting peripherals because you know they will work smoothly together, as well as potentially improve your gaming skill level. We’ve selected a nice cross-section…
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…
Overclockers UK Best Christmas Stocking Fillers Gift Guide
Is there anything more festive than a line of stockings hanging from the mantle on the fireplace? We’ve selected some great stocking fillers for the gamer in your life. There are two requirements to make a present qualify as a stocking filler. First, it has to be small enough to fit inside an oversized sock. Second, whilst not an absolute must, they are usually at a lower price point to the big-ticket items waiting patiently under the tree. With this in mind, we've curated a…
Which is Better? Trackpad vs Mouse
Trackpad vs mouse – is one better than the other? To answer this question, we’re taking a closer look at both trackpads and mice. We’ll cover the basics of what they are along with the pros and cons of each, to help you decide which is better for your set up. Trackpad A trackpad serves as a touch-sensitive interface that allows you to interact with your laptop by detecting the motion and position of your finger. Moving your finger along the trackpad…
Ducky One 2 vs Ducky One 3 – Which Keyboard is Right for Your Set Up?
We’re taking a deep dive into both Ducky One 2 and One 3 keyboards, showcasing all the key features and differences, to help answer which keyboard you should buy. Let’s waste no more time and jump straight to it. Ducky One 2 vs Ducky One 3 – what's the difference between these two popular keyboard series and which one is right for your gaming set up? Ducky One 2 Ducky One 2 is their line-up of mechanical keyboards. These keyboards have been crafted with gamers…
December Indie Showcase – Spirittea
We are back with our monthly Indie Showcase, where we pick one of the many gems produced by independent game developers and make sure it gets some well-deserved time in the sun. For December, we are taking a closer look at the cosy sim… Spirittea! What is Spirittea? If you ever watched Spirited Away and thought “This needs to be a game,” then Spirittea by Cheesemaster Games and No More Robots is for you! This life sim is a beautiful blend of pixel graphics and…
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…
The Definitive Gaming Sim Enthusiast Christmas Gift Guide
Ground control to Major Tom, commencing countdown to Christmas. We’ve assembled this gift guide to help you find the perfect present for a simulation game enthusiast in your life. Whether they like to take to the skies or hit the tarmac, Overclockers UK has got gifts galore to help you give their sim setup an upgrade this festive season. We’ve split this guide into three to cover a game of popular genres; one third for flight sim enthusiasts playing the likes of Microsoft Flight Simulator…
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…
Incredible Christmas Gifts for the PC DIYer
DIY and PC modding is such a wide and varied subject that it can be impossible to know where to start. Never fear, we’ve put together a great guide that covers many facets of modding, so you can get the PC DIYer in your life the perfect gift. Whether they are just starting out and need all the tools, or are a seasoned pro working on their next water-cooling masterpiece, this list has you covered. We’ll be looking at tools, case modding, RGB lighting, and…