Buyers Guides
Overwhelmed by choices? Our buyer’s guides cover hardware, peripherals, software, & PC builds, helping you make informed decisions for your next upgrade.
Best of 2022: Overclockers UK Favourite Tech and Games of the Year
Welcome to Best of Week with Overlockers UK! It’s that weird week between Christmas and New Year’s, where no one knows what they’re really doing. (I like to call it the Winterval.) To keep us busy whilst we put off thinking about New Year’s resolutions, we’re taking a look back on all the great new tech and games released in 2022. Come back every day to see what we’re celebrating! Best of Tech Tech is advancing faster and faster these days, so it’s important to…
Great Party Games to Play With Your Friends for Christmas Weekend
Hang up your stockings and deck the halls, because Christmas is almost upon us. That means it's time to crack out the party games to entertain your friends and family. Who needs a roaring fire to gather around when you have great titles like this to play? We’ve asked around here at Overclockers UK to find some fantastic party games that everyone can enjoy, as well as the gaming PCs to play them on. Don’t panic – no simulated Monopoly to be found here! Among Us …
Take Cable Management to New Heights with Kolink
Cable management can be a mission. With Kolink’s new range of cables and adapters, it just got a whole lot heckin’ easier. From braided cable extension kits to cable ties, we’re taking a closer look at a whole ruck of helpful products today. Kolink’s impressive new range is going to elevate your gaming PC cables from an unruly mess to a paragon of cable management. Don’t believe me? Well, you’ll just have to read on! Kolink Core Adept Braided Cable Extension Kit First on today’s…
Five Best Gaming Chairs to Give as Christmas Gifts
Give the gift of comfort this Christmas with a phenomenal gaming chair. At Overclockers UK, we love our gaming chairs and have put together five of our faves for you! We’ve had some pretty incredible gaming chairs join the ranks this year, so picking just five was no easy matter! We stock some amazing brands, but there are four in particular we wanted to show off today. Whether your loved one streams professionally, works from home, or dedicates their downtime to gaming, everyone needs the…
Overclockers UK Multi-Platform Gaming Gift Guide for 2022!
If you’re looking to spoil either the console or PC gamer in your life – look no further! Here at Overclockers UK, we’ve put together the ultimate multi-platform gaming gift guide. We’ve selected a few of our favourite gifts that are perfect for both PC and console gaming, including controllers, racing wheels, and ultra-responsive monitors. Game Controllers: Game controllers can be used with both PC and consoles. Specifically designed for consoles, game pads provide users with an optimised gaming experience. Whereas, for PC gamers,…
Here’s Why You Should Buy an XXL Mouse pad for Your Gaming Set-up!
Gaming mouse pads are available in countless sizes, each with its own particular set of advantages for your gaming experience. XXL mousepads, in particular, offer a huge surface area for all your lightning-fast movements. To help you decide if you should level up your set-up with an XXL mouse mat, we’ve put together this guide highlighting all the benefits, along with a selection of our favourite XXL mouse pads. Endgame Gear MPJ-1200 3XL Gaming Surface XXL Mousepad An XXL mouse pad, or extended gaming surface,…
The Game Awards: Everything We’re Excited About!
The Game Awards returned last night bigger than ever with a whole host of awards, world premieres, and... President Bill Clinton? The biggest night in gaming championed a broad selection of games from across the industry. In this post, we’re taking a look at our highlights from the event. World Premiers and Announcements This year’s Game Awards were chock-a-block with world premieres, announcement trailers, and first looks at some incredible upcoming games. We could not be more excited to be heading into 2023! Hades II …
The Ultimate Laptop Buyers Guide!
Are you looking to enhance your gaming experience with a powerful gaming laptop? If so – look no further! We’ve compiled our expert knowledge all about laptops into one helpful blog post to help you decide if a gaming laptop is for you! Why Should I Buy a Gaming Laptop? Laptops are the ideal choice for those who have small space, want to game or work on the go, and students. Whilst they may have a smaller form factor compared to a desktop PC, a…
Everything You Need to Know About LEGO Builder’s Journey
Embark on a brick-built adventure, unlike any game that came before it with the atmospheric, geometric puzzle-solving experience of LEGO Builder’s Journey. Unlike the intergalactic adventures of LEGO Star Wars or the multiplayer mayhem of LEGO Brawls, Builder’s Journey really is all about the bricks. We’re going to cover everything you need to know before you jump into this delightful and experimental gaming experience. Plus, we’ve thrown in some amazing gaming PCs you can pick up to play this title. The Zen of Brick-Building With…
Great Winter Games to Play With Your Friends This Weekend
Shake off the snowflakes and gather around the warmth of your PC or console, because the Ned Stark impressions have arrived. That’s right, winter is creeping in. So, let’s bring the heat with some seasonal games you can enjoy in the warm comfort of your friends. We’ve asked around here at Overclockers UK for some winter games you can enjoy with your crew. As an added bonus, we’ve recommended some gaming PCs for you to play these titles on. Project Winter What better way to…
Can My PC Run It? Your Guide to the Most Demanding Software
We’ve put together this guide to help you answer that burning question – can my PC run it? Here you can double-check the specs of the most demanding software your system could encounter. This guide will cover a variety of applications that you might need your desktop or laptop computer to run. Some are more demanding than others. Adobe Photoshop ComponentMinimum SpecsRecommended SpecsOperating SystemWindows 10 64-bitWindows 10 64-bitProcessorMulticore Intel or AMD processor (2 GHz or faster) with 64-bit supportMulticore Intel or AMD processor (2…
The Best PC and Hardware Under £2000!
Stepping into the world of PC gaming doesn’t have to break your wallet! Whether you are thinking of treating yourself or a special someone, here at Overclockers UK we’ve put together this list of the best PC and hardware you can get for under £2000! You can get your hands on this PC and all of these essential accessories for £1,961.94*. The PC: Refract Gaming Amber Pre-Built PC: Built by our team of experts, the Refract Gaming Amber comes packed with all the powerful hardware…