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Multiplayer Magic: How Gaming Forges Lifelong Friendships
No matter if you enjoy playing the latest AAA title, casual life sims, or even a board game based on a top selling PC game, gaming brings people together. Whilst it’s a great way to wash away the stress of your day-to-day by escaping into a virtual world, gaming is not just about escapism. It builds the foundations to lifelong friendships and offers players a sense of community that they might lack elsewhere in the real-world. In this article, we’re taking a closer look at…
Fantasy RPG Adventures to Go On this St. George’s Day
This St. George’s Day, grab your trusty sword and shield as you kickstart your next fantasy adventure. We’ve picked out our top RPG games packed with vibrant opens, rich storylines, and deadly foes to conquer. All of which are perfect to play this St. George’s Day. Dragon’s Dogma II Explore the vibrant world of Varmund as you embark on an epic single-player adventure in Dragon’s Dogma II. Play as Arisen, whose appearance you can freely customise to suit your style, and team up with your…
From E-Waste to Eco-Friendly: The Importance of Recycling Electronics on Earth Day
Earth Day is all about celebrating this wonderful planet we call home and highlighting the importance of taking care of it. That’s why, this year we’ve decided to explore the importance of recycling your old electronics. We’re taking a deep dive into the whys and hows to make sure you have all the tools you need to safely recycle your e-waste and protect the Earth. Why Should I Recycle Old Electronics? Recycling your old electronics, or e-waste, is a simple and easy…
The Ultimate Podcast Set-Up
Our gaming PCs are versatile machines, packed with hardware primed for more than just the latest AAA titles. We’ve put together the ultimate set-up for podcasting available at Overclockers UK. From studio quality microphones to absolute must-haves, this ultimate set-up will guide you through a desk full of podcasting hardware. If you’re just starting your podcasting journey or are in the market for an upgrade or two, then get your shopping list at the ready! What is Podcasting? Podcasting is an audio recording, often for…
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…
20th BAFTA Games Awards: The Big Wins of 2024
The 20th BAFTA Game Awards aired on Thursday 11th April, and we’re here to round up the big wins of 2024. The award ceremony aired on all major streaming and social media platforms, and you can watch it here if you didn’t catch it live. We’re highlighting a cross-section of the awards, because we love celebrating games. A lot of hard work goes into our favourite titles, and that should be recognised! The full breakdown is available on the BAFTA Game Awards website. Best Game…
Overclocking vs Factory Performance: What’s Best for Gaming PCs?
Overclocking vs factory performance – is one better for gaming? In this blog post, we’re taking a deep dive into overclocking and factory performance, highlighting what they mean, their key differences, and whether or not one truly is better for your gaming PC. What is Overclocking? Overclocking is where you increase the clock rate and voltage of your hardware. This tweaks forces the hardware to run faster than intended. You can overclock a CPU and/or GPU to help boost your performance where you need it…
Overclockers UK’s 25th Anniversary Throwback
We all love a good throwback. How about the retro stylings of Overclockers UK twenty-five years ago? Overclockers UK 25th Anniversary It’s official, we’re getting old. Overclockers UK turns 25 this year, and we’re finding plenty of ways to celebrate. Starting with an iconic throwback on our website. All you have to do to activate this late 90’s aesthetic is toggle the secret button. (Resist the urge to sing secret button to the tune of Secret Tunnel from ATLA, resist!) Rocking It, Old School Let…
Laptop Maintenance 101: Essential Tips for Keeping Your Device Running Smoothly
Keeping up with regular maintenance of your laptop is vital for ensuring you can carry on playing all your favourite AAA games. Without it, you may notice a notable drop in speed, efficiency, and performance, disrupting both work and play. That’s why we’re here with our essential tips and tricks to maintain your laptop and keep it running smoothly. Why Should I Maintain My Laptop? Maintaining your laptop means you can take advantage of that factory fresh look and high-quality performance for longer. If you…
Celebrating Outstanding Style: APNX Wins iF Design Awards
It is one of our favourite humble brags to say we stock award-winning products. APNX has joined the ranks after scoring iF Design Awards. APNX has been recognised for their stylish designs, earning the iF Design Awards in Gaming/VR/AR. Time to crack out the bubbly and cake to celebrate! What is the iF Design Awards? iF Design Awards are globally recognised as a hallmark of outstanding design achievement. Their mark is put on products that demonstrate exceptional ideas, function, form, impact, and uniqueness. APNX APNX,…
OcUK Staff Top Fives: Rob’s Top 5 VR Games
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 Rob’s top 5 VR Games. Let’s be honest: We’ve been spoiled by choice in the last few years. VR gaming has exploded in popularity again and again, with AAA studios entering the space and dropping some of the best VR experiences…
Spring Cleaning: Awesome PC Cleaning Tips for You!
March 20th officially marks the start of spring. The daffodils have sprung, the promise of warmer weather is here, and we’ve got that itch to do some spring cleaning. Over the years, Overclockers UK has put together various cleaning guides and top tips on how to keep your gaming set-up tidy. As it is the first day of spring, we thought we’d bring all our cleaning articles together in one place. We live to be helpful. Whether you’ve got the spring-cleaning bug or just need…