Ultimate Guides
Whether you're building a gaming PC or want to stream like a pro, our ultimate guides offer expert insights and tips to help you master every aspect of computing.
Gaming Laptop vs Steam Deck: Portable Gaming Ultimate Showdown
With our busy, on-the-go lifestyles, it can be difficult to squeeze in some down time. Thankfully, portable gaming has gotten better over the years with premium laptops and consoles like the Steam Deck. But which is better? In this Ultimate Guide, we are taking a look at these two titans of portable gaming. Is the console style of the Steam Deck the way to go, or will PC’s number one rival, the laptop, claim the top dog spot? We’ll be looking at the benefits of…
Savvy Spending: Balancing Studies and Gaming on a Student Budget
For some of you, September/October time marks the beginning of your university life. We’re here with a savvy spending guide to help you balance gaming and studying on a student budget. When your student loan drops, it is oh-so-tempting to splurge on that juicy bit of tech you’ve been eyeing up. Sadly, this money needs to last you through the semester and blowing it all on gadgets ain’t going to keep you fed. But never fear, this Overclockers UK guide is going to be chock-full…
OcUK Ultimate Crossplay Guide: Bringing the Gaming Community Together
With the advent of online gaming, cross compatibility between PC and console has become something of a must-have feature for new titles. For decades if you wanted to jump into multiplayer matches with friends, you all needed to have the same console. In most cases, friends were tied into a common platform with PC gamers playing with other PC gamers, Xbox owners playing exclusively with fellow Xbox owners, and so on. Until recent years, this meant if you owned a different console or had a…
Sizzling Overclockers UK Summer Sale 2023
It’s that time of year again. We add a sprinkling of chilli flakes to the Overclockers UK website and bring you the spiciest deals for the Summer Sale 2023. All. Summer. Long. Summer has officially begun at Overclockers UK. Our Summer Sale 2023 starts today, July 10th, and will run for seven weeks, until August 28th. So much more space for savings! Get this blog bookmarked – we'll be regularly updating with juicy deal highlights as well as new video and blog content. We’ve got…
Overclockers UK Ultimate PC Building Guide
Building your own gaming PC can be a daunting prospect. Step in Overclockers UK. We’ve put together this extensive guide, complete with further reading and an FAQ, just for you. Build Your Own PC There are many things to consider when building your own gaming PC. You need to decide on the perfect hardware for your needs. These then need to be compatible and work cohesively together. In addition to this, a stylish PC case is a must, but it also has to be large…
Overclockers UK’s Ultimate Collection of Streaming Guides
Over the years, we have compiled many a streaming guide. Today, we’ve brought them all into one handy dandy place. Welcome to Overclockers UK’s Ultimate Collection of Streaming Guides! Now, this is an article you’re going to want to bookmark, all you budding streamers out there. This ultimate streaming guide is linked to every blog we’ve ever written about streaming. Plus, any time we cover new streaming content, it will be added to this guide. Let this be your one-stop-shop for all things streaming. Content…
Wired Vs Wireless Gaming the Ultimate Showdown
Wired or wireless? A tale as old as time. The choice between the two can be difficult to make, so we're breaking down some great products from both sides of the fence. Wired vs wireless gaming goes much further than just headsets and mice. From keyboards and gamepads all the way to virtual reality gaming, there is a wireless solution for everything. Wireless Gaming – All the Fun, No Tangled Cables Wireless gaming offers plenty of benefits over traditional wired peripherals. There's nothing…