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.
Top Tower Defense Games to Play This Weekend for Endless Strategy Fun
January is a looong month and if you’re struggling for inspiration for your weekend gaming marathons, we’re here with our game picks. Each month we’ll be selecting a different theme and rounding up three games, a single-, multi-player, and brand-new title that we think are perfect for delving into this weekend. This month is all about tower defense games. Thronefall Thronefall is a minimalist tower defense game all about building and protecting your own little kingdom. Hone your skills and strategy during the day as…
Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 Swings Onto PC
Our spidey senses are tingling once more as Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 is heading to our gaming PCs on January 30th 2025! This previous PlayStation 5 exclusive brings even more action-packed gameplay as you don the mask and battle it out to rescue New York City once and for all. If you’re as hyped as us to play Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 on PC, we’ve rounded up everything you need to know, including gameplay, multiplayer, and our best PCs to play. Spidey Gameplay Are you ready for…
Your Guide to AMD Ryzen 9000 Series CPUs
Are you looking to upgrade to the AMD Ryzen 9000 Series? Then you’re in the right place! Here at Overclockers UK, we’ve compiled everything you need to know about these processors, detailing the key details, individual specs, and all the hardware you need to upgrade. The AMD Ryzen 9000 Series The AMD Ryzen 9000 Series has been designed with gamers, content creators, and creative professionals in mind. Built upon Zen 5 architecture, featuring a blend of premium cores and threads, these CPUs will handle any…
The Ultimate Study Space Set-Up
Is your study space properly optimised? We have trawled through the Overclockers UK website high and low, looking for the best hardware you need for studying. Together, they make the ultimate study space set-up! This is high-performance stuff and will leave plenty of space on your desks for all your textbooks, notepads, and energy drinks! The Ultimate Study Space Set-Up We have curated a selection of gaming hardware that will serve you well in both your studies and down time. With a focus on saving…
Top Five Games Releasing in January 2025
The new year is here, and that can only mean one thing... Another whole host of incredible games just waiting to hit our gaming libraries. This series is a firm staple on the Overclockers UK blog and 2025 will be no different. We’ve rounded up a selection of our favourite new games set to be released in January 2025, along with our top PCs to play this collection of great titles. Dreaming Isle – January 13th Dreaming Isle is the perfect blend of farming simulator…
Indie Showcase January: ANTONBLAST
Our Indie Showcase is continuing through 2025! Each month, we’ll pick a recently released independently developed game to shine the spotlight on. Whether they’ve launched to rave reviews or have been a slow burn that’s captured the imagination, these games deserve their day in the sun! For January, we are taking a closer look at the colourful 2D platformer... ANTONBLAST! What is ANTONBLAST? ANTONBLAST is a fast-paced and explosive 2D action platformer from Summitsphere. Playing as the enraged Dynamite Anton or his co-worker Annie, you…
2025: New Year, New Me
2025 is here, and that means only one thing – it's time to spend your Christmas pennies and start thinking about your new year PC upgrades! Overclockers UK has certainly got everything you need to ensure you can tick off your gaming resolution early and spend 2025 enjoying all the latest new releases. At a discounted price too! The gifts don’t stop once Christmas is over you know! Treat Yourself to a New Upgrade in 2025 Christmas pennies in hand, why not kick off 2025…
OcUK Staff Top Fives: Rob’s Top 5 Retro-Styled 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 Rob’s Top 5 Retro-Styled Games. I’ll be the first to admit it, there’s something undeniably magical about retro-styled games. Maybe it’s the pixel art, the chiptune soundtracks, or just the way they transport us back to a…
Best of 2024: From Hardware to Games
2024 is coming to an end. It’s been an incredible year for us at Overclockers UK, with so many great new games hitting our libraries and tech landing on the virtual shelves. Picking out our favourites has taken us a long time (and caused many debates in the OcUK office), but we’re here with our Best of 2024! The Best Gaming PC The winner of the gaming PC of 2024 is... The OcUK Gaming Mach 3! This pre-built gaming PC combines performance with great value…
Last Minute Gifts for Christmas
It’s the eleventh hour, delivery cut-off dates have passed, and you still haven’t got something for the gamer in your life! Well, take a deep breath and relax, Overclockers UK has you covered. Digital gift vouchers. Whew, crisis averted. Take a moment to ease any panic-related tension, grab a cuppa, and we’ll talk you through everything you need to know about an Overclockers UK Gift Voucher. Overclockers UK Gift Vouchers An Overclockers UK Gift Voucher is a great last-minute gift. Why? For one, they are…
Enjoy Non-Stop Fun with Our Top Arcade Games this Weekend!
The long winter nights are drawing in giving us the *perfect* excuse to stay in, wrap up warm, and enjoy some good ol’ late night gaming. To combat those chilly dark nights and get your blood pumping (often to some incredible soundtracks), we’ve picked out our top arcade games! There’s a single-, multi-player, and brand-new rec, so there’s certainly a game here for everyone. Hi-Fi Rush In Hi-Fi Rush, play as wannabe rockstar Chai and his team of allies as you desperately try to defeat…
Lian Li UNI FAN TL – They’re Back with No Cable Baggage
The Lian Li Wireless Series was a game changer when it came to building the cleanest PCs, all but eliminating those pesky RGB cables. Well, they’re back with the Lian Li UNI FAN TL Wireless LED and LCD cooling fans! LianLi UNI FAN TL WIRELESS Product video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ZFGQTklsrg Expanding the Range The Lian Li Wireless Series initially launched with the phenomenal UNI FAN SL range, and they are now joined by the incredible UNI FAN TL line. You might be wondering what you can expect…