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.
Fire up the Hyperdrive: noblechairs Star Wars Editions
noblechairs has a tasty selection of special edition gaming chairs. Today, we’re all about the Star Wars Editions. Hold onto your lightsabres, as we explore the three iconic Star Wars Edition gaming chairs available. Each brings more style than the golden bikini and the superior ergonomics every interstellar space craft needs. Iconic Looks from a Galaxy Far, Far Away In the noblechairs Star Wars Edition line-up, we have the HERO Boba Fett, HERO ST Stormtrooper, and HERO Darth Vader Editions. Each of these gaming chairs are…
Remastering Gold: Tomb Raider 1-3 and Star Wars: Dark Forces are Back
Two incredible game remasters landed in our gaming libraries this month - Tomb Raider I-III and Star Wars: Dark Forces. We’re here with all the details about these remasters to ensure you’ve got everything you need to enjoy playing these classics for the ultimate nostalgia fest. This includes gameplay, the official PC spec, and our top selection of PCs and laptops that we think are perfect for playing these remastered games. Tomb Raider I-III Remastered - February 14th The original three Tomb Raider games have…
What Is the Difference: CPI vs DPI?
CPI vs DPI – when shopping for your next mouse upgrade, you’ve most likely heard these two terms. But what does it mean? In this blog post, we’re taking a deep dive into CPI and DPI, highlighting what each one means and exploring if there is a difference between them. What Does CPI Mean? CPI stands for ‘counts per inch’’ and refers to the number of pixels that fit into one inch of the sensor. The higher the CPI, the more sensitive your mouse is…
Key Updates to Make in 2024
2024 is in full swing now and there’s never been a better time to start thinking about updating your gaming set-up. There’s plenty of incredible new tech out there just waiting to boost your gaming and productivity. Don’t know where to start? We’ve put together this handy round up of all the key updates you should make to your PC and set-up in 2024. What Updates Should I Make in 2024? PCIe 5.0 PCIe 5.0 has been fine-tuned for high-performance gaming and demanding workloads. This…
Scrabble Day 2024: Word Games to Play on TTS!
Scrabble Day is here again, and this time we’re looking at some of the great word games you can play on Tabletop Simulator. Has it literally taken us three years to finally suggest playing Scrabble on Scrabble Day? Maybe. You’ll just have to read on to find out 😛 The word game genre has some absolutely classic titles within its ranks. In honour of Scrabble Day, we’ve scoured the Tabletop Simulator community workshop to find some of the best that you can bring to the…
Best Gaming Chairs (And More!) For Fallout Fans
It’s no secret that we are Fallout stans. So, it is our great pleasure to round up the best gaming chairs (and more!) for Fallout fans. We have a great selection of special edition Fallout noblechairs, each with their own matching pillow sets, plus a little bit extra. Just imagine watching the new show from one of these! Get your shopping lists at the ready, because we are rounding up all the Fallout-themed goodies available at Overclockers UK. Vintage Vault-Tec We start with the vintage…
Unlocking Next-Gen Performance: Exploring the Crucial T705 PCIe 5.0 SSD
Released on the 12th of March 2024, Crucial’s brand-new line-up of PCIe 5.0 SSDs promise notable improvements to performance for both gamers and streamers alike. If you are in the market for your next storage upgrade, the T705 is certainly a worthy choice. We’re here with all the hardware deets and how this SSD can enhance your performance. What is PCIe 5.0? Gen 5.0 is the latest standard of PCIe. Fine-tuned to work with high-speed components, PCIe 5.0 boasts huge improvements compared to previous generations.…
Good Cleaning Habits for Your Gaming Set-Up
Getting round to cleaning our gaming set-up can be a battle in its own right. Today, we are sharing some good cleaning habits to help boost your efforts. Speaking as someone who struggles with her own cleaning apathy, forging good habits can be a daunting thing. We’ve got ten suggestions to kickstart your motivation and would love to hear if you have any great hacks, too! Together, we will keep our gaming set-ups clean. Why Clean Your Gaming Set-Up? It’s important to keep your gaming…
Ducky Switch Kits Explained: From Jade to Jellyfish Y
The world of switches has grown at Overclockers UK. Today, we’re talking Ducky Switch Kits. Ducky is well and truly established as a gaming keyboard titan. A lot of their models utilise Cherry MX switches. But with the Quack Mechanics hot-swapping and ProjectD offering near unlimited customisations, it was only a matter of time before we saw Ducky switch kits hit our virtual shelves. Switches Galore We stock a great variety of mechanical switches at Overclockers UK. Brush up on all things Cherry MX and…
How to Find the Best Gaming Mouse Pad for Your Gaming Setup!
The finishing touch to any battle station is your gaming mouse pad. Designed to not only enhance your gaming performance but also complete any aesthetic, your desk is empty without one. To help you choose the best gaming mouse pad dimensions for your setup, Overclockers UK is back with another helpful guide, detailing everything you need to know. What is a Gaming Mouse Pad? A gaming mouse pad is typically a soft or hard surface that is placed on your desk. They have been specifically…
Level Up Your Performance with an MSI Intel 14th Gen Gaming Laptop
Are you looking to spoil yourself with a cheeky upgrade or two this spring? Why not think about levelling up your performance with a brand-new MSI gaming laptop armed with an Intel 14th Gen CPU? MSI gaming laptops are the perfect portable solution for gamers, streamers, and creatives, harnessing the powerful Intel hybrid core architecture and plenty more cutting-edge tech. If you’re struggling to decide which MSI laptop is for you, Overclockers UK is here with our very own buyer’s guide. We’re heading on a…
The Best Games to Play with Mum This Mother’s Day
The day to honour and spoil your mum is here! We’re rounding up some great couch co-op games you can play together this Mother’s Day. Playing some couch co-ops is a great way to spend some quality time with mum, on this their special day. As such, we’ve picked out some fun and zany games for the whole family to enjoy. Moving Out 2 Team up with mum and become an all-star F.A.R.T. (A Furniture Arrangement & Relocation Technician, you goose.) Moving Out 2 sees…