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.
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 have some pretty incredible gaming chairs in our ranks, so picking just five is 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 proper support…
Overclockers UK Multi-Platform Gaming Gift Guide!
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! OcUK Gaming Mach 3 Pre-Built PC Built by our team of experts, the OcUK Gaming Mach 3 comes packed with all the powerful hardware you need to enjoy playing your favourite games. Harness the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D CPU to…
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…