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.
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 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 designed…
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…
Top Gaming PC Accessories Every Gamer Should Consider
There is more to gaming than just your PC or console. There is a plethora of accessories out there, designed to improve performance, streamline set-ups, and look fabulous. Today, we are looking through some of the top gaming PC accessories that every gamer should consider (roll credits!). From the basics, to streaming must-haves, and everything in between, we’re taking you on a guided tour on some of our favourite peripherals. The Basics Without a keyboard, mouse, and monitor, there just is no PC gaming. True,…
OcUK Staff Top Fives: Briony’s Top Five Racing Sims
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 Briony’s Top 5 Racing Sims. February marks my birth month and the start of the 2024 F1 Season, so I’ve been gifted with the wonderous task of rambling on about my favourite genre of games, or more specifically,…
OcUK’s Big Guide to Everything Gaming Laptops
Equipped with premium hardware, gaming laptops are better than ever for all your AAA titles and marathon sessions. We’re rounding up everything you need to know about gaming laptops. Whether you’re a veteran user or just thinking about dipping your toe into the world of portable gaming, this big guide will take you through it all. Pros, cons, product spotlights, and even some further reading for you. So, grab yourself a cuppa and a biscuit or two! What is a Gaming Laptop? A gaming laptop…
Arcade Tycoon Review: Excellent Management Sim Gaming
Arcade Tycoon: Simulation has received much love since its release in 2021. So, we jumped at the chance to review this retro-themed management sim! Inspired by Two Point Hospital, Prison Architect, and Megaquarium, Arcade Tycoon was developed by Squidpunch Studios and Vincent Ltd. Promising humour and challenges in a stylised pixel-graphics design, we’ve got the low down on everything you need to know about this veritable gem. What Sped Did We Play On? We played Arcade Tycoon: Simulation on an Acer Predator Helios 300 gaming…
The Best Dating Sims to Play This Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day is fast approaching, and the Overclockers UK gang are feeling the love. We’re rounding up some great dating sims for you to play. Dating sims offer great replayability and are the perfect game to boot up with Cupid hanging about. With so many singles and endings, it’s an easy genre to come back to time and time again. So, we’ve asked around the office and put together this list of our favourite dating sims! Don’t forget to check out our two-player gift guide…