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.
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,…
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…