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.
Is It Dead: Optical Drives?!
Forget about bulky optical drives taking up space on your front panel. We want shiny RGB and high-quality mesh panels. Those enhance our aesthetic. However, this sparks the question of whether optical drives are still useful today. In this blog post, we’re taking a deep dive into optical drives, showcasing what they are, why you want one, and if they are still useful in 2024. What is an Optical Drive? An optical disk drive or ODD allows you to utilise CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray discs…
Funko Pop on Our PCs?! Everything You Need to Know About Funko Fusion
Your next gaming obsession is here! Funko Fusion released on PCs as of September 13th 2024, combining all our favourite iconic characters into one action-packed video game. We’ve rounded up everything you need to know about Funko Fusion, from gameplay details and official PC specs to our top PCs and laptops to play. Keep on reading for more! The Gameplay Funko Fusion is a third-person action game that lets you play as beloved characters from TV, film, games, comics, and more! Set across handcrafted worlds inspired…
AMD Radeon Uncovered: AMD Smart Access Memory
We’re back with another informative blog series, designed to dive deeper into our PC hardware. This time we’re shining the light on AMD, showcasing all the incredible technologies that come integrated with their powerful Radeon graphics cards. In this instalment of ‘AMD Radeon Uncovered’, we’re taking a closer look at AMD Smart Access Memory and how this feature can help boost your in-game performance. What is AMD Smart Access Memory? AMD Smart Access Memory, or SAM, expands on an older generation of technology called the…
Your Guide to MOZA Racing Compatibility
Are you looking to create the ultimate racing sim set-up? Or is your existing one looking tired and in need of an upgrade? MOZA Racing is the premium choice amongst gamers seeking to harness the very best to climb their way up the leaderboards. In this extensive guide, we’re showcasing everything MOZA, from why their line-up is good for gaming, to highlighting the key essentials of a racing sim set-up, and even sharing our top MOZA Racing recommendations. We’ll also be detailing the compatibility between…
Epic Remasters Hitting Our Gaming Libraries
Struggling to find your next great gaming obsession to play this weekend? Well, have we got the best round-up of games for you! We’ve picked out some of our top classic games that are getting a much-needed remaster this month. From iconic zombie action games and globe trotting adventures to Disney platformers, there is a remaster on our list that is sure to become your next favourite. Lollipop Chainsaw RePOP – September 12th Legendary zombie hunter Juliet is back in Lollipop Chainsaw RePOP. Now reimagined…
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…