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.
Power Supply Form Factors Explained – Everything You Need to Know!
When it comes to selecting the perfect components for your dream gaming PC, it can seem a little daunting. Especially when you have to consider the size of your hardware, not just the type of hardware you need. But fear not – that's where our team of PC experts at Overclockers UK comes in! We’ve compiled this handy guide on everything you need to know about different power supply (PSU) form factors. Sit back, grab a brew, some biscuits, and let's get to it. What…
Best Digital Board Games to Play on Your PC
Fun fact. April 13th is world Scrabble Day. Here at Overclockers UK, we saw this as the perfect opportunity to look at one of the different facets of gaming. Tabletop gaming. More specifically, the best ways to play tabletop games digitally. We are currently living through a board game renaissance. Game Night no longer means getting halfway through Monopoly before someone flips the table in an epic rage quit. From Carcassonne to Catan all the way round to Indie Kickstarters, there is a board game…
Our Top Ten Tweaks and Performance Upgrades for Windows 10!
If you are looking to boost your PC's performance and get the most out of Windows 10, or perhaps your PC isn’t compatible with the latest Windows 11 upgrade – then look no further! Overclockers UK has decided to compile this handy guide on our top ten favourite tweaks for Windows 10. All of which are noted for boosting performance. Restart PC A simple, and yet often missed quick trick is to begin by restarting your PC. By shutting down or restarting your system,…
noblechairs – Your Guide to Finding the Ultimate Gaming Chair
We all come to appreciate the difference a good gaming chair makes. Whether working from home or spending time gaming, they don’t come much better than noblechairs. This award-winning range of chairs is an excellent option for anyone looking to upgrade their set-up with a seat featuring unbeatable ergonomics. But which chair is right for you? From looking stylish on stream to giving your back the support it needs for long desk days, we all use our seat differently. So how do you figure out…
Is Intel XeSS the latest alternative to NVIDIA DLSS and AMD FSR?
As the latest competitor to NVIDIA and AMD, Overclockers UK are here to tell you everything we know about Intel XeSS. We'll be showcasing what it is, what games are supported, and where you can shop all Intel ARC graphics cards. Next-Generation Upscaler Intel’s line up of GPUs feature support for XeSS (Xe Super Sampling) a brand new upscaling technology. Designed to take your gaming to the next level, thanks to AI-enhanced upscaling to enable high image fidelity and boosted output resolutions. This means you can…
What are the Best PCs for Minecraft?
With almost 140 million monthly players in 2021, Minecraft is arguably the most popular video game of all time that is appealing to players of all ages. As a huge, expansive sandbox game, Minecraft allows players to utilise different terrains, materials, and craftables to show off their creativity and unique designs. Overclockers UK has decided to compile this handy guide detailing everything you need to know about this hugely successful sandbox game. We’ve even included some of our favourite gaming PCs and laptops that are…
Top 5 Jaw-Dropping Games Releasing in April!
It’s that time of the month again! Overclockers UK is here to give you a complete rundown of some of the incredible games releasing in April, along with a selection of our top PCs to play. LEGO Stars Wars: The Skywalker Saga (April 5th) Experience all nine Star Wars films like never before in LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga. Play as a Jedi, Sith, Rebel, Droid, and more! The game features hundreds of playable characters for you to command, each with unique skills. As…
Everything You Need to Know About Martha is Dead, the Jaw-Dropping Thriller You Simply Must Play
There is little point in asking if you are ready to play Martha is Dead because simply put, you are not ready. This dark, first-person psychological thriller from developer LKA became one of 2022’s most talked-about indie games and another strong piece of evidence for the ‘video games are art’ debate. Whether you have a horse in that race or not, we have everything you need to know about this game so you can experience it for yourself. Experience a Tale Set in War-Torn Tuscany …
GTA VI is Coming, Making an Exciting Future for Rockstar’s Flagship Franchise
Update 05/12/23 Grand Theft Auto Six has been officially revealed, with Rockstar unveiling the first trailer for GTA VI. Whilst we’re working with pretty limited info at the moment, Grand Theft Auto Six’s first trailer has revealed we’re heading back to the Miami-inspired Vice City. What’s more, it looks like there is going to be a huge map to explore in GTA VI. In the trailer, we saw everything from the beaches and city, all the way to the Everglades. Rockstar Won’t Let You Play…
Motherboard Form Factors Explained: Everything You Need to Know!
When it comes to selecting the perfect components for your dream gaming PC, it can seem a little daunting. Especially when you have to consider the size of your hardware, not just the type of hardware you need. But fear not – that's where our team of PC experts at Overclockers UK comes in! We’ve compiled this handy guide detailing everything you need to know about different motherboard form factors, so sit back, grab a cuppa, and keep on reading. What is a Motherboard? As…
Is the Steam Deck Good Enough for AAA Gaming?
It has been a few weeks now since Valve hand-delivered some of the first Steam Decks to lucky buyers near their offices, but the question remains. Is the Steam Deck good for AAA gaming? The Steam Deck packs a pretty big punch, with all of the models rocking a custom AMD APU optimised for handheld gaming. This chip is based on AMD's Zen 2 and RNDA2 architecture, delivering plenty of performance for PC games on the go. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Dy-KWjp-m0 The Tech Spec In their official tech…
Elex II – The Official PC System Specifications
On March 1st 2022, the long-awaited sequel to Elex, Elex II, hit our gaming monitors. Our team of experts at Overclockers UK has compiled this handy guide to give you a taste of what you can expect in this vintage RPG adventure. Plus, we’ve paired Elex II with some of our incredible PCs that would be perfect for playing! The Exciting Sequel to Elex Developed by Piranha Bytes and THQ Nordic, in Elex II players can reunite to the post-apocalyptic world of Magalan. The sequel…