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 Summer Sale 2024 is Here: Spicy Deals Ahead!
Oh yes, people, it’s that time of year again. The Overclockers Summer Sale is back for 2024. With the UK summer set to be a soggy one, we have some choice upgrades to bring the heat to your gaming. In a fire-emoji way rather than thermal throttling, of course. It’s time to get ready for some destination gaming and the Overclockers UK Summer Sale 2024 is here to help you score a bargain along the way! Overclockers UK Summer Sale 2024 Hold onto your sun…
Build, Manage, Thrive: Our Top City Builders to Play this Weekend!
Looking for some inspiration for your weekend gaming sessions? Why not let your creativity run wild in our favourite city builders? We asked around the Overclockers UK office and put together this little round-up of some great city builders that we think are perfect to play this weekend. Plus, if you’re in need of a battle station, we’ve got a tasty PC and laptop showcased as well. Don’t say we don’t spoil you! Manor Lords Manor Lords is a stunning medieval city builder in which…
The Crucial P310 M.2 SSD – Why You Want This SDD for Gaming
Are you in need of a storage boost for your expanding gaming library and creative projects? If so, keep on reading. In this blog post, we’re showcasing the Crucial P310, highlighting all the key details, why you want it for gaming, and a very special giveaway that you won’t want to miss! The Crucial P310 2230 M.2 SSD The Crucial P310 is the latest M.2 SSD to hit the gaming market and comes equipped with everything you need to enjoy ultra-fast loading times in all…
Optimising Your PC for 4K Gaming: A Complete Setup Guide
Are you looking to level up your battle station for 4K gaming? We’re here with everything you need to know; what 4K gaming is, all the required hardware, and our top software optimisations you can make to enjoy incredible 4K resolutions. Keep on reading for a closer look at our complete set-up guide. What is 4K Gaming? 4K gaming refers to the resolution of your monitor and how many pixels are being used to render each individual frame. To game at 4K, your monitor will…
DOOM + DOOM II Update on Steam: New Content, Crossplay, and More!
DOOM is credited with pioneering and popularising the FPS genre in the 90s. Now, DOOM + DOOM II has received a juicy update boasting enhanced visuals and new content. With DOOM: The Dark Ages due in 2025, it is the perfect time for a franchise replay. id Software understood the assignment and has dropped an update for the classic DOOM and DOOM II combined release. This bundle includes original games, enhanced visuals, and new content. Twenty years on, and DOOM is the gift that keeps…
Git Gud – Improve your K:D Ratio with These Peripherals
Let’s be honest: all of our K:D ratios could benefit from being a little higher. In this article, we’re breaking down how the right peripherals can make you better at games! Time to Git, Gud noob. When it comes to gaming, we all know that split-second decisions and precise movements can make the difference between victory and respawning in shame. You’ve honed your skills, mastered the maps, and even developed your own unique playstyle, but something still feels off. Maybe you just suck... or maybe,…
Best Colourful Gaming Chairs
We love gaming chairs. We love colourful things. So, what’s better than a colourful gaming chair? In this article, we have a round-up of some of the most colourful gaming chairs available at Overclockers UK. You can bet they are armed to the teeth with ergonomic features and premium build materials, too! If you’re looking for a pop of colour in your gaming set-up or the next colour in your personal rainbow, read on! Red: ThunderX3 TC5 Gaming Chair The ThunderX3 TC5 comes in a…
Best Gaming PCs for Under £800
Did you know you can get a great gaming PC for under £800? While we’d all love to be able to sink unlimited funds into our gaming PC spec, sometimes other responsibilities take priority. Adulting, who signed us up for this?! That said, you can still achieve great gaming performance and stick to your budget. We’re taking a closer look at three PCs you can get from Overclockers UK for under £800. Spicy. OcUK Gaming Jigsaw R1 Limited Edition Configurable PC First up, we have…
Overclockers UK Summer Sale Focus: Fresh Cooling Hardware!
The Overclockers UK Summer Sale is 🔥🔥. While there are plenty of spicy deals about, we’re taking a closer look at cooling hardware. Cooling Hardware With the summer sun shining down (we pray), it’s not just us that needs a little help keeping cool. Our gaming PCs work hard, and with that comes a little extra heat. To keep everything operating to temperature, we need cooling hardware. Whether optimsing on natural airflow or crafting a fully custom-built water-cooling loop, these components keep our gaming hardware…
How Is Monitor Size Measured?
Buying the right monitor can be a stressful shopping experience. From monitor size to panel type and refresh rate, there are so many crucial factors you need to consider. In this blog post, we’re taking a deep dive into different monitor sizes, covering what they mean, how they are measured, along with what size is good for gaming and live streaming. How Are Monitors Measured? There are three main factors that determine the size of a monitor – screen size, screen width, and vertical measurements. …
Explore 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea – Great Nautical Games to Play
Get ready for an adventure 20,000 leagues under the sea! Thalassophobia is the fear of the ocean or deep bodies of water. Trigger warning, if that’s you, give this blog post a miss. But if your inner merfolk longs to be beneath the waves, then we’ve got the selection of games for you! Each of these has been picked for their outstanding deep sea gameplay and covers a variety of genres, so there’s something for everyone. Subnautica Subnautica takes you under the sea in an…
The AMD Ryzen 9000X Series is Here!
Hot off the press, the AMD Ryzen 9000X Series has landed at Overclockers UK! We’ve got all the tasty details you need to know about this new line-up of processors so keep on reading for more. The AMD Ryzen 9000X Series Launching today are four brand-new processors making up the AMD Ryzen 9000X line-up. This includes: Ryzen 9 9950X Ryzen 9 9900X Ryzen 7 9700X Ryzen 5 9600X Expanding on the previous generation of CPUs, the Ryzen 9000X Series harnesses cutting-edge Zen 5 architecture to…