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 Guide to Gaming Desks
Finding the right gaming desk can be a daunting task, especially with so many options and variants available. But don’t worry, that’s where Overclockers UK comes in! We’ve compiled all our expert knowledge on gaming desks into one handy guide. We’ll be highlighting why you should buy a gaming desk, the different types and key features, along with our top recommendations. Why Should You Buy a Gaming Desk? Gaming desks have been engineered utilising durable materials, such as stainless steel and robust MDF, to ensure it…
PC Modding with OcUK: A Tour of Our Modding Department
PC modding allows for greater customisation and for you to add your own unique touch to your system. There are hundreds of different modding options available, therefore we’ve decided to start our very own ‘PC Modding with OcUK’ series. We’ll be taking a deep dive into our modding department, covering all the different configuration options that you can purchase at Overclockers UK. What is PC Modding? PC modding is the personalisation of your PC’s hardware or chassis. This can range from adding case LED lighting,…
How to Optimise Your Ergonomics – Everything You Need to Know!
Ergonomics is all about crafting your work or gaming set up to suit your needs, body shape, and individual preferences. Each aspect of your set up needs to be refined to ensure you remain comfortable and supported during extended hours of work or gameplay. Without, you risk damaging your back, wrists, neck, and much more. Therefore, we’ve put together this guide detailing how you can optimise your ergonomics, to ensure your set up perfectly meets your needs and workflow. Chair We’ve all spent long hours…
Redfall is Available to Play Right Now!
Get ready for a bloody good time – Bethesda's Redfall is available to play right now! Redfall is a blood-soaked vampire adventure that will have you on the edge of your seat. From compelling storylines to an open world to explore, unique heroes to explosive yet magical combat; Redfall is hitting all the right notes. Today, we’re going to look at everything you need to know about Redfall, the official specifications, and which gaming PCs from the Overclockers UK collection are best to play it.…
Overclockers UK Ultimate PC Building Guide
Building your own gaming PC can be a daunting prospect. Step in Overclockers UK. We’ve put together this extensive guide, complete with further reading and an FAQ, just for you. Build Your Own PC There are many things to consider when building your own gaming PC. You need to decide on the perfect hardware for your needs. These then need to be compatible and work cohesively together. In addition to this, a stylish PC case is a must, but it also has to be large…
Work From Home: Make the Most of Your Desk (Part 4)
It’s time for part four of our dedicated work from home series, designed to help you streamline your desk and boost your productivity. Today, I’ll be giving you an insight into my work from home set up, highlighting all of the great tech and how it helps me optimise my creative workflow. Our WFH Series Before we kick off with my set up – here's a little reminder of the rest of the articles in the series, just in case you wanted a refresh. Emily's…
MSI Gaming Laptop Buying Guide: What to Consider Before You Buy
There are thousands of gaming laptops out there, from a range of incredible manufacturers. One of which is MSI. Their laptops have been designed for gamers, with a focus on performance, versatility, and reliability. What’s more, some models have been fine-tuned with creators in mind and come equipped with the latest hardware to effectively handle a range of intensive applications, such as streaming. In this article, we’re taking a closer look at MSI laptops, highlighting all their cutting-edge features, and what to look out for…
Best PCs to Play Everspace 2
In April 2023, Everspace 2 moved from early access to full release. Launching to positive reviews, we are excited to take a closer look at this open world, space exploration game. Everspace 2 takes us on a fast-paced adventure, filled with spaceships, exploration, and perplexing puzzles. Sequel to the popular Everspace, this game has spent over two years in early access being refined, tested, and receiving six major content updates. Now it has been taken out of the oven and is ready for us to…
Duke it Out With Some Brawlers This Weekend
Our favourite time of the week is here: the weekend! Aka a two-day-straight gaming session with the squad. This weekend, we’re feeling brawlers. After a stressful week at work, sometimes there’s nothing to it but to blow off some steam with controlled combat. Or rather, combat you control with a mouse and keyboard (or console controller if that’s your thing). We’ve put together a list of great brawlers, for you and your mates to play this weekend. Whether you conduct a tournament of skill or…
The Best PC & Hardware for Enthusiasts!
Are you a veteran streamer or enthusiast gamer looking for your next gaming set up upgrade? Well, have we got the blog post for you! We’ve put together this list of our best PC and hardware for enthusiasts, designed to help you achieve superior performance in your favourite AAA titles and creative projects. This high-quality PC and all of this incredible hardware comes to £4,346.21* (including a pillow set). Refract Gaming Indigo Pre-built PC: Built by PC experts, the Refract Gaming Indigo has been fine-tuned…
Coming To VR: Breachers
Climb, vault, rappel, swing, shoot, and strategise your way to victory in the awesome VR game, Breachers. Breachers has tactically entered into our Coming To VR series. Launched on Thursday, 13th April, Breachers is a 5v5 VR FPS where your wits and decision-making skills are put to the ultimate test. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EcClud1gcd4 Does the game already being released breach the ‘Coming to VR’ name of this series...? Yes, it does! Do we care...? No, we don’t! Because Breachers is our new favourite VR title!…
Overclockers UK’s Ultimate Collection of Streaming Guides
Over the years, we have compiled many a streaming guide. Today, we’ve brought them all into one handy dandy place. Welcome to Overclockers UK’s Ultimate Collection of Streaming Guides! Now, this is an article you’re going to want to bookmark, all you budding streamers out there. This ultimate streaming guide is linked to every blog we’ve ever written about streaming. Plus, any time we cover new streaming content, it will be added to this guide. Let this be your one-stop-shop for all things streaming. Content…