Buyers Guides
Overwhelmed by choices? Our buyer’s guides cover hardware, peripherals, software, & PC builds, helping you make informed decisions for your next upgrade.
Your Guide to the NVIDIA RTX 4080
With the release of the NVIDIA RTX 4080, here at Overclockers UK, we’ve compiled everything you need to know about this brand-new graphics card! All of your questions about the RTX 4080 GPU will be answered, including the key differences between the RTX 4080 and RTX 3080, along with all the hardware you need to upgrade to an NVIDIA RTX 40 Series graphics card. The NVIDIA RTX 40 Series Experience cutting-edge performance and hyper-realistic graphics with the NVIDIA RTX 40 Series. Built with 3rd generation…
Everything You Need to Know About Marvel’s Spider-Man Miles Morales
Swing into action with Marvel’s Spider-Man Miles Morales. We’ve swotted up on everything you need to know. It’s been a great year for Spider-Man films. From the epic Spidey reunion in No Way Home to Marvel’s Spider-Man Remastered coming to PC, we’ve been spoiled for our favourite friendly neighbourhood Spider-Man content. Better yet, there’s still more to come. Marvel’s Spider-Man Miles Morales is due to hit our monitors in mere days, but is your gaming PC up to the task? We’re going to explore what…
Sonic Frontiers is Out – Time to Experience Sonic Like Never Before!
After thirty years, Sonic the Hedgehog is entering the open world! Sonic Frontiers is taking the Blue Blur into a brand-new dimension of gameplay. Hold onto your hats, because we gotta go fast! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kCaAos6FeV0&ab_channel=SonictheHedgehog Uncover the Secrets of the Starfall Islands Stranded on the mysterious and ancient Starfall Islands, Sonic finds himself surrounded by unusual creatures. As you search for the Chaos Emeralds, battle hordes of robotic enemies and uncover the remains of an ancient civilisation. However, the enigmatic Sage is out to stop our…
The Best Cheap Gaming PCs You Can Buy in 2022
2022 has been an incredible year for PC gaming. If you’re looking for a cheap gaming PC to join in the fun, then you’re in the right place. If you’ve not taken the steps to join this glorious community, it might be because you felt held back by your budget. Luckily for you, that does not have to be the case. There are plenty of systems available, if you want to keep the cost under £1000 or even under £600. Here we’ve picked out some…
ThunderX3: Great Gear for Esports
Here at Overclockers UK, we are big on esports and love brands that have been crafted to enhance this gaming experience. ThunderX3 is such a brand, producing gaming chairs and desks to complete any esports set-up. Esports is going from strength to strength, from being part of the 2022 Commonwealth Games to having dedicated F1 esports teams. It’s certainly got us itching to see if we have what it takes to compete! With the help of ThunderX3, you will be ergonomically supported whilst you take…
Our Top Five Exciting New Game Releases for November!
It’s our favourite time of the month! Here are our top five new game releases scheduled to hit our monitors in November! The Entropy Centre – November 3rd The Entropy Centre is a brand-new puzzle adventure game where you are mankind’s only hope. You must solve puzzles to get to the core of the Entropy Centre. On your journey, team up with ASTRA, an AI-powered device that can manipulate objects and move them through time and space. You and ASTRA must work together to save…
Everything You Need to Know About Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord
The long-awaited sequel Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord has finally left early access and officially released for PCs! It’s time to sharpen your sword, don your armour, and summon your followers as you get ready to battle it out. As your noble steed, Overclockers UK is here to tell you everything there is to know about Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord. We’ve even shared some of our top gaming PC recommendations. The Gameplay Set 200 years before the previous title, Mount & Blade II is…
The Best Hardware and PCs for Creating Animations
Are you looking to become the next great animator? Do you need to find the best PC for your creative projects? Or perhaps you are a designer who is actively working from home? Whatever your situation is, here at Overclockers UK we’ve compiled this guide all about the best hardware and PCs for animation and digital art work. The Essential Components If you want to build your very own art and animation workstation, we’ve put together our list of the very best components you need. …
Can My PC Run It? Your Guide to the Most Demanding Games
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 games your system could encounter. Cyberpunk 2077 ComponentMinimum SpecsRecommended SpecsOperating SystemWindows 10 64-bitWindows 64-bitProcessorIntel Core i5-3570KAMD FX-8310Intel Core i7-4790AMD Ryzen 3Memory8 GB RAM12 GB RAMGraphicsNVIDIA GeForce 970AMD Radeon RX 470NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060/GTX 1660 SuperAMD Radeon RX 590DirectXVersion 12Version 12Storage70 GB available space70 GB available space Having undergone a renaissance thanks to its Edgerunners 1.6 content…
Top Five Gaming PCs to Play No More Heroes 3
The time has come to take up your beam katana once again. Everyone’s favourite otaku assassin Travis Touchdown has returned for No More Heroes 3. You know what’s even better? The game has finally come out on PC! Let’s take a look at all the exciting action this game has to offer, as well uncover a selection of awesome gaming PC for you to play it on. A New Adventure with the Iconic Travis Touchdown What do you play No More Heroes for if not…
The Best Gaming Chair and Footrest Combination
Would it completely blow your mind if we told you that you can optimise your comfort further with a footrest? Today we’re talking about footrests and how they will level up your relaxation game. When settling in for a gaming marathon, we want nothing more than to be comfortable. (Ok, so we want rare loot drops and snacks, too.) Here at Overclockers UK, we stock an impressive range of gaming chairs and footrests that have been perfectly crafted to enhance comfort and support you with…
Best Budget Gaming PCs Available at OcUK in 2022
We’re all feeling the pinch at the moment. Now would not be the ideal time for your beloved gaming PC to give up the ghost. Not that there’s ever a good time for that! Here at Overclockers UK, we stock an extraordinary range of gaming PCs, from budget builds to beastly powerhouses. While we all wish we had the budget for a god-tier 8Pack machine, there are plenty of gaming PCs to suit your play style and won’t destroy your bank account. Today, we have…