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 5 Incredible Games Releasing in March 2022!
It’s time for another month of incredible games! Take a look at our top 5 games releasing in March, along with a selection of gaming PCs that Overclockers UK has on offer. Shadow Warrior 3 - 1st March Get ready for the latest first-person shooter, Shadow Warrior 3! Packed with nail-biting action, players will take control of fallen corporate shogun Lo Wang on his mission to recapture an ancient dragon. Joining you on your mission is Lo Wang’s former employer, now sidekick, Orochi Zilla. Players…
Let’s return to Hogwarts in the long-anticipated Hogwarts Legacy!
As we celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Harry Potter series with the release of the HBO special, Overclockers UK has decided to give you a teaser on what fans can expect in the upcoming Hogwarts Legacy. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BsC-Rl9GYy0&ab_channel=HogwartsLegacy Return to Hogwarts If you are anything like me, Harry Potter was such a fundamental part of my childhood. Reading the books, spending my Sunday afternoon watching the films, and anxiously waiting for my own letter to Hogwarts. We can finally return to our beloved fantastical world…
The Ultimate Gaming Headset Guide
So, you’re ready to elevate your gaming experience with a brand-new headset? Good decision. The right gaming headset can deepen your immersion and help you feel closer to the people you play with. Picking one is admittedly a tough choice, with so many models to choose from with lists of features that raise more questions than they answer. The Ultimate Gaming Headset Guide First, you need to decide if you want a gaming headset or gaming headphones. Gaming headphones are traditionally used for listening to…
Top 5 Incredible Gaming PCs to Play Destiny 2: The Witch Queen
Released on the 22nd of February 2022, Destiny 2: The Witch Queen adds a whole new thrilling adventure to the Destiny series. To ensure you’ve got everything you need to take down the Witch Queen, we’ve put together this complete guide, detailing gameplay, PC specs, and our top five PC recs. Your Destiny Awaits Embark on a new journey into Savathun’s Thone, in Destiny 2: The Witch Queen. A deadly force that has been haunting the Destiny storyline, by using mischief and deceit. It’s your…
Wireless Gaming: Is it the Future?
As technology continues to expand, more users are upgrading to wireless gaming hardware. Notably, the increase in flexibility, clean and modern aesthetics and near-zero latency connectivity, are all attractive features of wireless hardware. Our team of experts here at Overclockers UK have compiled all our knowledge on wireless technology into this helpful guide. We aim here to answer all your questions here along with providing you with some incredible hardware recommendations! Wireless vs. Wired One of the main reasons why more people are upgrading to…
Monster Hunter Rise: Official PC Specifications and Everything You Need to Know
It took a bit of patience, but Monster Hunter Rise finally made it to PC on January 12th 2022. The title from Capcom’s acclaimed series started life as a Nintendo Switch exclusive. After teasing PC gamers with a demo in October 2021, the full game can be enjoyed by everyone. You might be one of those returning players or maybe you’re new to Monster Hunter after hearing so much about it. Whichever category you fall under, we at Overclockers UK have you covered. We’ll fill…
Top 5 Games for the Perfect (Virtual) Valentine’s Day
If you are planning on enjoy another virtual valentine’s day with your special someone, you’ll need to ensure you have all of the necessary two-player gaming peripherals. Thankfully, you can check out our dedicated 2023 Valentine’s Day Gift Guide for more! Read More In the era of lockdowns, social distancing and virtual dates, choosing your Valentine’s Day plans can become a challenging task. But all you couples out there – fear not! Overclockers UK has got your back! Our team of experts have compiled our favourite co-op games…
SSD or HDD – What Do You Need?!
With games getting bigger and requiring more powerful hardware, are HDDs still relevant? Solid-state drives have been around for a while now, and we're well past the phase of £120 for 120GB. As SATA and NVMe SSDs become more accessible and our games demand more, is it imperative to upgrade? Additionally, with NVMe HDDs right around the corner offering improved performance, are we done with SATA HDDs? What is an SSD? Just like a Hard Disk Drive (HDD), a Solid-State Drive (SSD) is used as non-volatile data…
Five Incredible Gaming Laptops to Experience Life is Strange Remastered Collection
It's been too long since we paid a visit to Arcadia Bay. Which makes the release of Life is Strange Remastered Collection even more fortuitous. Released on the 1st of February 2022, the adventures of Max and Chloe have received a visual face lift worthy of their games’ critical acclaim. The enhanced graphics look stunning, not to mention the animation receiving a boost thanks to modern mocap technology. We’ve picked out our five favourite gaming laptops for you to immerse yourself in this breathtaking adventure. …
Valentine’s Gifts: Nothing Says “I Love You” Like Gaming Hardware
Another year, another chance to show your significant other how much they mean to you with high-quality gaming peripherals! Our 2023 Valentine’s Day Gift Guide has everything you need to make this Valentine’s Day the best one yet! Read More Valentine’s Day is fast approaching. Now, whilst buying a fully equipped gaming PC might be a little extreme, nothing says “I love you” like supporting your significant other’s hobbies, careers, and interests. At Overclockers UK, we have an extensive range of gaming hardware, accessories, and…
Top 5 Mind-Blowing Games Releasing this February 2022!
Get ready for another month packed full of incredible new game releases! Our team of enthusiasts have compiled their favourite upcoming releases into this helpful guide, along with some gaming PCs to match! Dying Light 2: Stay Human - 4th February Twenty years after the battle in Harren, humanity continues to lose the fight against the virus. In Dying Light 2: Stay Human players will find themselves defending The City, the last largest human settlement. Humanity has been plunged back into the Dark Ages and faces conflict and a deadly…
Elden Ring: The Official System Specifications for FromSoftware’s Latest Soulslike
Elden Ring was released on the 25th of February 2022, and is a Soulslike experience from the masters of the genre, FromSoftware. This time around they have teamed up with the master of colourful weddings, George R. R. Martin. What is Elden Ring? Elden Ring is another entry into the Soulslike subgenre of action role-playing games, made famous by the acclaimed Bloodborne and the Souls series. Like its devilish cousins, this game serves a punishing cocktail of a higher-than-average difficulty, mysterious lore, and combat focused on reading enemy patterns. This has become FromSoftware’s key selling point for their games,…