Buyers Guides
Overwhelmed by choices? Our buyer’s guides cover hardware, peripherals, software, & PC builds, helping you make informed decisions for your next upgrade.
Cables Explained: The Difference Between HDMI and DisplayPort
So, you’ve upgraded your graphics card, your processor, your monitor, and more. Are your cables up to scratch though? Although an innocuous piece of kit, having an ancient cable is going to hamper your gaming more than you would think. Say goodbye to 4K resolutions, high bandwidths, and full colour. Without an up-to-date cable, you are going to miss out. The important question though, is which do you go for: HDMI or DisplayPort? You are in luck, we’re here to break down the difference and which of these cables is best for you. …
The Ultimate Christmas Gift Guide for PC Gamers
The countdown to Christmas is officially on. If that fills you with a sense of panic and dread, don’t worry, you are not alone. We are here with some Christmas gift selections and suggestions, to help you navigate the arduous task that is present shopping. Take a deep breath, sniff a Christmas-scented candle, and come with me. I have a three-tiered guide featuring all the best gifts from Overclockers UK for the PC gamer in your life. If you are a PC gamer, then subtly…
Halo Infinite: The Official System Specifications and the Best Gaming PCs to Play
Get ready for the sixth installment in the infamous Halo Series – Halo Infinite. Scheduled to be launched on the 8th of December 2021, the future of Zeta Halo and humanity rests in your hands. Image credit: Microsoft 2021 What journey will you embark on in the Campaign Mode? The incredible Halo Infinite campaign is set to follow the events of Halo 5: Guardians. Three years after Cortana’s takeover, your mission is to battle the Banished forces on Zeta Halo that are headed for Earth, alongside uncovering the mystery surrounding Cortana and The Weapon. Play as the infamous, Master Chief, to take down War…
PC Gaming Monitors: The Best Available for You
We all know that a key component for your gaming experience is your gaming monitor. It’s all well and good having the latest NVIDIA or AMD graphics card, but if your monitor is from the dark ages then what is the point? Here to shed a little light, we’ve put together a comparison of three gaming monitor types, to go over the important stuff. Why? To make it easier for you to upgrade your monitor and enjoy gaming the way the studio intended. Option One - Widescreen…
Battlefield 2042 Official System Specifications and the Best Gaming PCs to Play!
Get ready for the next generation of first-person shooter – Battlefield 2042. Launching on the 19th of November, the world of 2042 awaits you and your squad. What is the backstory to Battlefield 2042? In a dystopian future, conflict and extreme weather have tipped the scale of power. Chaos is brewing. The USA and Russia are now at the brink of war. Both sides have enlisted No-Pat Task Forces to engage in a proxy war for them over resources. The No-Pats have no choice but to choose their side. That is where you…
Everything You Need to Know About Call of Duty: Vanguard
Sledgehammer Games is back with Call of Duty: Vanguard. Vanguard sees us return to World War II to fight across four areas – The Eastern Front, North Africa, The Western Front, and The Pacific. We’ve got a breakdown of the game, the official specifications, and some spicy hardware recs for you – including some with tasty RGB in honour of it originally releasing on Bonfire Night. Call of Duty: Vanguard 2017's Call of Duty: WWII focused on notable moments of the second world war, including…
In Celebration of Internet Day – Take a Deep Dive into All Things Great About the World Wide Web
‘If you type ‘Google’ into Google, you can break the Internet. So please, no one try it, even for a joke’ Jen - It Crowd (Channel 4) The internet... A vast network of endless information, gifs, funny cat videos, and so much more. In the era of remote working and zoom quizzes, the internet has become a priority for us all. When else have we been able to watch a video of a dancing goat whilst shopping for Christmas presents for the family; all while waiting for the kettle to boil. Since it's International Internet Day – here at OverclockersUK, we can’t think of a better…
It’s Time to Upgrade Your Keyboard: Here are Our Top Picks For You!
(Image credit: Steel Series) Ah, Friday the 22nd of October. Autumn is here. It's time to get out the fluffy jumpers and cosy socks. With Halloween just around the corner, all your think about is whether Mario or Lugi is your costume of choice this year. But here at Overclockers UK, we can think of something that is far more exciting... It's CAPS LOCK Day! And what better time to start thinking about upgrading your keyboard? In fact, we have a wide range of mechanical…
Build it with Blue for Excellent Storage Performance
Although it plays more of a background role, internal storage is a very important aspect of your gaming PC. Without it, there would be nowhere to keep your gaming library, your extensive saves, or any of your content. A gaming PC without storage is just a very expensive box. Thankfully, fast and ultra-reliable storage solutions, like WD, exist. Come with me, as I tell you why it’s great to Build it with Blue. Why Build It with Blue If you are new to PC gaming, then WD (Western Digital) are one of the biggest names…
No Time To Spy: Our Favourite Stealth and Espionage Games
The 2021 Bond film, No Time to Die, has awoken the secret agent in us. From Goldeneye on the N64 to I Expect You To Die in virtual reality, we’re spoilt for choice when it comes to a bit of fantasy espionage. In this post, we’re breaking down our favourite spy-based video games and some choice hardware to use when playing. Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain Released September of 2015 to high praise from the press and fans alike, MGSV is a highlight…
The Best of Back Care with Gaming Chairs
We have all been there, the day where your back is just one giant ache. Perhaps you did some over-enthusiastic dancing at that wedding, maybe something twanged when you bent over to pick up your game controller, or maybe it is something you’ve suffered with for a while now? Our backs are vitally important, and we need to take back care seriously. We literally cannot move without using our spine. Go on, I’ll let you try it. BackCare Now that we’ve established that, let me introduce you to BackCare. They are a charity that…
What You Need to Know About Hot Wheels: UNLEASHED
The nostalgia factor is strong with this game drop. It has to be roughly twenty years since I last thought about them, but Hot Wheels: UNLEASHED has got my inner 90s kid hyped. I used to love watching those epic, tiny cars zoom across that iconic, orange track. Did I grow up wanting a car with go-faster flames? Yes, yes I did. Whilst the car I drive lacks flaming motifs, I can now at least zip around elaborate races thanks to Hot Wheels: UNLEASHED. Today,…