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.
Overclockers UK Ultimate RGB Shopping Guide: RGB Lighting and Synchronisation Explained.
If your gaming PC needs a refresh with a little splash of colour – look no further. In this blog post, we've compiled everything you need to know about RGB lighting, from different types of RGB to synchronisation and control - all your questions will be answered. What is RGB Lighting? RGB stands for red, green, and blue. Products that have RGB LED lighting combine these colours to create over 16 million different colours of light. What are the Different Types of RGB? RGB RGB is the standard LED lighting…
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. Hitting our gaming libraries on the 8th of December 2021, the future of Zeta Halo and humanity rests in your hands. Campaign Gameplay The Halo Infinite campaign follows the events of Halo 5: Guardians. Taking place three years after Cortana’s takeover, you’re tasked with eradicating all the Banished forces on Zeta Halo, who are currently heading straight towards Earth. Harness Master Chief’s infamous abilities and arsenal of weaponry as you take down War Chief Escharum and navigate through countless…
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. Launched on the 19th of November 2021, the world of 2042 awaits you and your squad. The Gameplay 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 come in. What game…
Everything You Need to Know About Call of Duty: VanguardÂ
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
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 time to celebrate everything that makes the internet. From its humble beginnings to the different types of wired and wireless (Wi-Fi) connections, modems and routers, and online gaming. Everything you might ever need…
It’s Time to Upgrade Your Keyboard: Here are Our Top Picks For You!
Is your battle station lagging behind and unable to keep up with your gaming demands? If so, it might be time for an upgrade or two! As the unsung heroes of any gaming or office set-up, our keyboards are vital for ensuring all your rapid keypresses are registered at blisteringly fast speeds, offering you silky-smooth typing, and plenty of must-have aesthetics. If you're in the market for a new keyboard, we've rounded up our top picks for both gaming and office work below. Superior Gaming…
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…