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.
8Pack Day 2024: Showcasing All the Cutting-Edge Technology
The big day is finally here – it's 8Pack Day 2024! To celebrate this year, we’re showcasing 8Pack’s incredible advancements in the world of PC hardware. Catch Up With 8Pack If you want to catch up with all things 8Pack, be sure to check out the Overclockers UK blog for more! Cutting-Edge 8Pack Tech There are numerous elite-tier 8Pack PCs, each one boasting incredible cutting-edge tech and outstanding aesthetic advancements, from custom water-cooling loops to tailor-made and even wall-mounted cases. We’ve picked out a few…
Motherboards Explained: I/O Panel
Our ‘Motherboards Explained’ series is back with another informative article all about your PC’s motherboard. This time, we’re taking a closer look at the I/O panel, detailing what it is and what it does. What is the I/O Panel? The I/O panel is connected to your motherboard and houses various input/output connectors. It is typically located on the back of your PC case. What Does the I/O Panel Do? A typical I/O panel features several different connectors to allow you to utilise a variety of…
How Much Electricity Does a Gaming PC Use?
With prices on the rise, we’re all looking at ways we can save money and avoid breaking the bank. We’re here to answer all your questions on gaming PCs and energy consumption. Showing you the average electricity cost, what it means to create an energy-efficient PC, and some top tricks to reduce your energy consumption. What is The Average Electricity Usage of a Gaming PC? We’ve calculated the average cost of a gaming PC per month and year. As of a 2021 survey by The State…
Top Five Intel CPUs for Gaming – Available Right Now!
When it comes to gaming, we all want the best hardware for our needs. Whether you’re chilling in the casual genres or dominating the latest esports titles, it’s important to have the right CPU for the job. In this article, we’ll be going over the top five Intel CPUs for gaming. For those who are Team Blue, we have a cheeky round-up of five Intel Core processors and the sort of games they are great for playing, when paired with the right GPU. Are Intel…
Overclockers UK Summer Sale Focus: GPUs!
The Overclockers UK Summer Sale is getting spicy now! While there are plenty of deals about, we’re taking a closer look at GPUs. GPUs The graphics card is the king of gaming components. This hardware is fine-tuned to deliver the best in graphics rendering, so you can enjoy crisp visuals, realistic lighting, high resolutions, and so much more. Whether Team Red, Blue, or Green, you can be sure that a high-performance GPU will elevate your gaming to whole new levels of immersion. Games with stunning…
Top Five Games Releasing This August
August is here and summer is officially in full swing (let’s hope the sun is shining). If you’re looking for a great excuse to avoid those awkward family barbecues, we’re here with our round-up of the incredible new releases coming this August. We’ve got five new games we’re hyped for and our top PC and laptop recs for playing them. Did You Miss Last Month? If you missed our July round-up of games, we’ve got it highlighted below. Learn More Kitsune Tails – August 1st …
Indie Showcase August: The Sacred Acorn
We are back with our monthly Indie Showcase, where we pick one of the many recently produced gems by independent game developers and make sure it gets some well-deserved time in the sun. For August, we are taking a closer look at the cosy, souls-like game… The Sacred Acorn! What is The Sacred Acorn? The Sacred Acorn is a lovingly hand-drawn game, developed and published by A Few Dragons. In this 2D action-adventure, you play as a small squirrel embarking on an epic quest of…
Destination Gaming: Your Summer Playcation is Here
It is officially summer holiday season and we’re thinking about a playcation with destination gaming. As British Summertime can be so horribly unpredictable when it comes to the weather, it’s no wonder we want to get away from it all and relax with our favourite pastime, gaming. Enter the playcation and the concept of destination gaming. We’ve scoured Steam for a selection of games to take you globe-trotting from the comfort of your own gaming chair. What is a Playcation? First of all, if you’re…
Top 5 Picturesque Games for This Year’s Playcation
The sun is shining, we can hear the sound of an ice cream van driving past, and you’re debating whether or not it's time to dig out your only pair of shorts. That can mean only one thing, it’s time for another playcation! To inspire you and help you decide on this year's destination, take a look at our top five most picturesque games. Microsoft Flight Simulator: Get your flight suit and aviators at the ready! We all know you’ve been looking for an excuse…
Explore the Best Gaming PCs and Laptops for Your Playcation
The worst has happened. You’ve booked yourself a playcation, but your gaming PC or laptop has given up the ghost. It’s beyond economical repair. It’s gone. RIP. Or maybe, you’re just in the market for something new. Whatever motivation you have for snagging yourself a new battle station, we have put together the perfect list just for you. A ranked list, no less. Depending on your needs and budget, you can choose from our spicy range of Casual, Enthusiast, Pro-Gamer, or Elite Tiers. For both…
Playcation Check List – Upgrade for the Best Gaming Holiday
According to the Overclockers UK Dictionary of Everything, a playcation is the act of taking time off work to explicitly play video games. As it’s officially the summer holidays, we figured it was high time we got our gaming set-ups playcation ready. Simply follow our checklist, and you’ll be set to have the best gaming holiday. The Perfect Playcation There are three very important things to remember when it comes to the perfect playcation. Keeping cool, Being properly equipped, And that holiday atmosphere. Your playcation…
One-Click GPU Overclocking – What You Need to Know!
Overclocking has just got a whole lot easier! NVIDIA recently announced their innovative one-click GPU overclocking, designed to help you get the most out of your gaming hardware. If we’ve got your attention, keep on reading for everything you need to know about one-click GPU overclocking. What is One-Click GPU Overclocking? Unveiled at Computex 2024, NVIDIA announced their brand-new one-click GPU overclocking feature – Automatic Tuning. Available under the ‘Performance’ tab in the NVIDIA app, you can now unlock automatic GPU overclocking. By intelligently scanning…