Buyers Guides
Overwhelmed by choices? Our buyer’s guides cover hardware, peripherals, software, & PC builds, helping you make informed decisions for your next upgrade.
Console Accessories to Make Your Gaming Better
We may be the home of PC gaming, but sometimes console accessories have their place in this world. Console gaming is great. You have access to console-exclusive titles, the logistics of in-person multiplayer are much easier, and don’t get me started on the cosy nests you can make while using handheld consoles. But even with PC gaming, console accessories can optimise your play. Let’s face it, some games are just better with a gamepad. (I’m looking at you, Overcooked!) With this in mind, we’re going…
Bringing Clash of Chefs to Life with VR Gaming
It’s time to exercise your chef skills in Clash of Chefs VR. Truly putting you in the chef’s hat, this is a competitive VR cooking game from Flat Hill Games. You have to prepare your meals faster than your rival chef, all while keeping your hungry customers satisfied. Try to reach the top of the leaderboard with skill alone, or with some tasty sabotage. We’ve got the rundown of gameplay and some tasty hardware to play on. Order Up! Clash of Chefs VR can be…
Intel Powered Gaming: Explore PCs, Bundles, & More
Recently, I covered a post on the best AMD CPUs for gaming. Today, it is all about Intel. Here at Overclockers UK, we have a range of intel powered PCs and hardware to suit your unique requirements. With all the computers available, there can be an overwhelming amount of choice. Well, we like to make your life easier, whether you’re looking to upgrade your gaming PC or even starting fresh in the hobby. So, sit back, grab an internet cookie, and join us as we…
Spoiled in September for Amazing Game Drops
Usually, when checking out the list of game releases for the upcoming month, I find five really juicy titles to get all excited about. But, with so many games dropping this September, I couldn't limit this list to five - you get the full ten. Plus, even though the summer might be officially done, we still have to think about keeping our gaming PCs cool. Especially if you’re going to be cranking up the heating soon! So to go with this phenomenal collection of games,…
Double Glorious Drop: New Wireless Mouse and Switches
Recently, Glorious PC Gaming Race dropped their brand new Lynx Switches, delightful in their pastel blue shell. Well, now Glorious have decided to level up your peripheral game even further by launching the Model D Wireless Gaming Mouse and pre-lubed Panda Switches. Available for pre-order now at Overclockers UK, these will make stylish additions to your gaming PC. Model D Wireless Bringing the Model D Gaming Mouse up to speed with its Model O brethren, Glorious has released a wireless version of this honeycomb mouse.…
Spend Your Bank Holiday in the Lap of Luxury
The last bank holiday of the summer is on the horizon. It is close enough to check the weather forecast: grim with a side of muggy. So, what better way to spend this juicy day off than as a playcation? August has seen some pretty epic games drop, with more yet to come. One title that is particularly exciting is Psychonauts 2 from Double Fine Productions, released on August 25th. A sequel to the 2005 release, this is a 3D platformer full of colour and…
High Octane Playcation with Rocket Rumble and MSI
PixelNAUT Games released Rocket Rumble for early access on the 3rd of this month. As a multiplayer, racing brawler, it is an ideal contender for a multiplayer playcation for you and the squad. If you and your mates are epic enough to coordinate time off, then you can dedicate a decent chunk of your hols to this bright, high-energy game. Equipped with the best in MSI gaming laptops, of course. High Octane Fun For All In Rocket Rumble, you and three friends will compete to…
Left Hander’s, Ambidextrous Gaming Mice, and a Few Famous Lefties
August 13th is International Left Hander’s Day. It’s time to celebrate all our left-handed gamers out there! Overclockers UK may not be Ned Flanders’ Leftorium, but we do have a collection of ambidextrous gaming mice. From popular brands like Logitech and Glorious, these gaming mice are symmetrically sculpted, making them comfortable to use under either hand. We’re highlighting a selection of the ambidextrous mice available on our website, as well as bringing you a few fun facts and famous lefties. Logitech First up, we have…
Hot New Releases with their Perfect Keyboard and Mouse Upgrade
Get ready everyone, I have some game drops that are hotter than last week’s heatwave. The summer holidays are in full swing, playcations are planned and booked, and some cracking games are lined up for release in August. Today, I have picked out my top five favourite games releases, plus compiled a list of complimentary keyboard and mouse combos that will enable you to get the best from the titles. Flawless performance is what we are all about at Overclockers UK. Lawn Mower Simulator Minimum…
Rogue Celebrity Voice Cameos in Games That Blow Our Mind
With so many games now fully voiced, it can spark some joy when you hear a rogue celebrity you weren’t expecting! Rogue Celebrity Voice Cameos in Games That Blow Our Mind Vaguely familiar voices - we’ve all been there. We’re binge playing our new favourite game and during the cinematic cut-scene, you recognise the voice of the character. Sadly, you can’t quite put your finger on the name. It bugs you until you just have to pause your game and dig out IMDb.com to check.…
Best Gaming PCs to Play Forza Horizon 5
Forza Horizon 5 is the fifth instalment in this popular sandbox racing series. Once again improving upon its predecessors, this game boasts an even larger map, photo-realistic graphics, more vehicles, new game modes, and updated features. What is Forza Horizon 5 About? Forza Horizon 5 takes the Horizon Festival to the diverse country of Mexico. The scenery is absolutely breathtaking, and Playground Games confirmed it to be the largest Forza Horizon made at the time. The gameplay celebrates the culture, heritage, and unique geography, with…
Holiday the OcUK Way – Take a Playcation
It's time to holiday - yay! First, there were vacations. Then came the staycation. At Overclockers UK, we’d like to introduce you to the idea of the Playcation. When looked up in the Overclockers Dictionary of Everything, here is how Playcation is defined: The act of taking time off work, specifically to play video games. We’re taking a closer look at the OG game that inspired the concept of playcations and some of the great hardware you can use to enhance immersion. Summer Holiday with…