Round Ups
Excited about the latest hardware? Check out our round-ups to compare top tech, hardware, and peripherals to find the ideal upgrades for your gaming PC.
NVIDIA RTX 3060 – Still Dominating Our Gaming PCs
Looking for a GPU upgrade that is sure to pack a punch and boost your performance? Whilst it may have been released back in 2020, the NVIDIA RTX 3060 is still a worthy contender for your next graphics card. In fact, it’s rapidly become one of the most popular GPUs on the market with it dominating in the Steam hardware surveys every month. But why is the RTX 3060 so popular? In this blog post, we’re showcasing everything you need to know about the RTX…
Top Five Games Releasing This September
September is here already, (why is this year going by so quickly?!) and with it comes a brand-new selection of incredible new releases. It was tough to pick out our top five faves this month, but we’ve rounded them up with a selection of our top PCs and laptops, nonetheless. If you’re looking for your next gaming obsession, then this is the blog post for you! Age of Mythology: Retold – September 4th Age of Mythology: Retold is an upcoming RTS in which gods, monsters,…
Your Ultimate Back to School Guide
Over the years, we have put out plenty of back to school guides. This year, we’re bringing them altogether so you can make this your one-stop shop for all things learning. Whether you’re about to start college or university or a returning student, getting fresh supplies for the school year is part of the ritual. We’ve got a breakdown of some of your shopping essentials, as well as plenty of guides to help you get the right kit for your scholastic needs. You’ll be ready…
Have a Battle of Wits with Strategy Games This Weekend
The weekend is here, and we feel like working out our minds with some strategy games! Whether real-time, turn-based, an inventive take on the genre, or completely psychedelic, strategy games are great fodder for weekend gaming. Especially when you’re going up against (or working collaboratively with!) your mates. We had a whip around the Overlockers UK office to find out everyone’s favourite strategy games to play with friends. Not in the mood for strategic thinking? Check out our other weekend gaming blogs for inspo! Grand…
OCUK Staff Top Fives: Simon’s Top Five FPSs
It’s no secret that we here at Overclockers UK are big into our gaming. We live for new game hype and love to replay our old favourites. Over 2024, we’ll be sharing our own top fives across a spicy selection of genres. This month we’re looking at Simon’s Top First Person Shooters. I’m back again, to wax on about possibly the most popular genre of gaming, FPS. This action-packed style of game is perfect for venting your frustrations, whether it’s offline against AI-controlled enemies or…
Is It Dead: Air Cooling?!
With more of us jumping to water-cooling, it begs the question of whether air cooling is still a viable option in 2024. Are people still utilising air cooling to keep their PCs cool? In this blog post, we’re taking a deep dive into air cooling, showcasing what it is, if it's still useful in 2024, and why you should use air cooling in your next gaming PC. What is Air Cooling? Air cooling is exactly what it sounds like. This thermal solution consists of several…
Why Pre-Built PCs Might Be Smarter Than Custom Builds
Are you in the market for a shiny new computer? A pre-built gaming PC might just be the answer you’re looking for! If you’ve never considered opting for a pre-built PC, we’re here with all the key details you need to know from the pros and cons of a pre-built computer to warranty information, and, of course, our top pre-built gaming PCs. Why You Want a Pre-Built Gaming PC Pre-built gaming PCs are perfect for beginners and veteran gamers, alike. Built to suit specific gameplay…
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…
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…
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…