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.
Your Christmas Shopping Sorted: Best Selling Monitors of 2024
The clock is ticking, there’s a chill in the air, and Christmas is fast approaching. If you haven’t already, it’s time to start ticking off items from your Christmas shopping list. Thankfully, for those stuck for gift inspiration, we’ve created our very own ‘Your Christmas Shopping Sorted’ series. We’ll be helping you get your Christmas shopping done by showing off a selection of our 2024 best sellers. In this blog article, we’re covering gaming monitors. LG UltraGear 27GR95QE-B 27'' Gaming Monitor Become immersed in all…
Top Five Games Releasing This December
December is here (let’s not try to focus on how quickly this year has gone!), and with it comes the anticipation and excitement for Christmas, along with plenty of new game releases to get your hands on. If you don’t know what games are hitting your library this month, we’ve picked out five new faves that are sure to brighten up your dark winter weekends. Symphonia – December 5th In Symphonia, music is a source of life and energy, fuelling your adventures across this beautiful…
Your Christmas Shopping Sorted: Best Selling PCs of 2024
The countdown to Christmas is on! You’ve only got a few short weeks to get those final gifts brought, wrapped, and put under the tree. Thankfully, Overclockers UK is here to solve your present crisis with our best selling PCs of 2024! OcUK Gaming Mach 1 Pre-Built PC Performance meets great value for money with the OcUK Gaming Mach 1. This pre-built PC has been fine-tuned for 1080p resolutions, sporting an AMD Ryzen 5 5600 CPU and 16GB DDR4 RAM. Powerful Zen 3 architecture facilitates…
Guest Review: Ashes of Creation – Breathing New Life into MMORPGs
Ashes of Creation is currently in alpha testing and our resident MMO fan, Liam, is part of the process! With its focus on player-driven stories, community, and tough levelling, Ashes of Creation has the chance to bring back the glory days of MMOs. Creating stories of friendships, rivalries, and tales of battle, Ashes of Creation is set to breathe new life into the MMO genre. Guest Reviewer: Liam Bould OcUK Computer Technician and Support Assistant Liam Bould reviewed Ashes of Creation on his Ryzen-based gaming…
Best PCs to Play S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl
Are you brave enough to explore Chornobyl? Do you have what it takes to take down hordes of deadly radioactive mutants and uncover the truth? If the answer is yes – then keep on reading! S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl is the latest installment in the epic post-apocalyptic FPS promising plenty of fast-paced action, adventure, and enemies. To ensure you’ve got everything you need to survive in Chornobyl, we’ve rounded up all the key details that you need to know from gameplay, and the official…
Best GPUs for The Sims 4
Calling all Sims 4 fans! Are you in need of a PC upgrade to enjoy this fan-favourite life sim in incredible quality? If so, you’re in the right place for we’ve rounded up our best GPUs for The Sims 4. The Sims 4 The Sims 4 is everybody’s favourite life sim. Still as popular as it was when it released 10 years ago, The Sims 4 allows you to freely build your wildest imaginations. Create and customise the look, personality, dreams, house, and life experience…
Here’s What You Need to Know About Path of Exile 2
Soon to be hitting our gaming libraries is Path of Exile 2, the long-awaited sequel to the iconic video game series. Path of Exile 2 promises to uphold the fast-paced action of the original, boasting plenty of exciting new gameplay for you to explore, a world to rescue, and a deadly threat to conquer. If you’re as hyped as we are to play Path of Exile 2, then you’re certainly in the right place! We’ve rounded up all the key details you need to know…
Best Gaming Chairs for Large Gamers
Getting the right gaming chair for your set-up is vital. Today, we’re looking at the best gaming chairs for large gamers. Making sure your furniture is the right size for you goes a long way to making your set-up comfortable. Take it from someone who worked from home for a year at a child’s size desk... Just like Goldilocks, you don’t want something too big, or too small, you want something juuuust right. Key Features There are a few key features to look out for…
HYTE-N Your Cooling – The Y40 and Q60 Ecosystem
HYTE is back to revolutionise gaming rigs, and I’m so here for it. Whether you’re building from scratch or looking to upgrade, their killer ecosystem makes it easier than ever to craft a jaw-dropping set-up. In this article, we’re exploring the dream team with the HYTE Y40 panoramic PC case and HYTE Q60 THICC AIO cooler. What Makes HYTE Tick? It’s no secret I’m a certified HYTE simp, but can you really blame me? HYTE made a massive splash in 2022 with the launch…
Overclockers UK Christmas Gift Guide: Ultimate Gaming Hardware Essentials
The big day is fast approaching, but thankfully you’ve still got time to start your shopping or tick off those last few items. In the Overclockers UK Christmas Gift Guide, you can find all the gift inspiration you need, whether this is for your own wish list or to spoil the gamer in your life this festive season. All Your Christmas Shopping Sorted! Keep your eyes peeled here as we’ll be regularly updating our Christmas gift guide will all our related blog posts during the…
OcUK Staff Top Fives: Simon’s Top Five Strategy Games
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 Simon’s Top 5 Strategy Games. The strategy genre has had a long and illustrious history in gaming, since its conception in the late 80s. Hitting its peak in the late nineties and continuing into the new millennium, the…
The Ultimate Gaming PC Black Friday Deals Guide
The Black Friday deals are here at Overclockers UK and now is the time to get a head start on your Christmas shopping. Or, you know, to treat. your. self. Black Friday may officially be Friday 29th November 2024, but we’ve extended our sale, and boy do we have amazing deals ready for you to save big on all your favourite brands! Overclockers UK: Your One-Stop Shop for Black Friday We love the old adage, go big or go home. It is the core tenant…