The Silent Saboteur: Unravelling the Detrimental Impact of Vaping on PCs

The Silent Saboteur: Unravelling the Detrimental Impact of Vaping on PCs

Vaping has become increasingly popular as a way to help you quit smoking. Whilst we all relax as we enjoy some late-night gaming or streaming, you might be tempted to vape near your PC.   Vaping can have hidden, largely unknown, effects on the performance of your gaming PC and your health in the long-term. We’re taking a closer look at the hidden impacts that vaping can have on our PCs to determine whether it's safe to do so around your computer.  What is Vaping?   Vaping…

OcUK’s Big Guide to Everything Gaming Laptops 

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…

Great Playtonic Games You Can Play Right Now! 

Great Playtonic Games You Can Play Right Now! 

What’s better than a game review? A game review with a game key giveaway! We’ve teamed up with Playtonic Games to give you the chance to win a key code for six great games! Please note: The giveaway is now closed. Playtonic Games has an eclectic repertoire of games in their portfolio, from cosy exploration to 3D platformers with attitude. There are six games in total on offer and four lucky winners can get their hands on all of them. More deets on that later. First,…

How to Configure Your Endgame Gear KB65HE Keyboard: From RGB to Key Bindings

How to Configure Your Endgame Gear KB65HE Keyboard: From RGB to Key Bindings

Have you recently purchased an Endgame Gear KB65HE and now want to configure the settings?  Look no further, as we’ve put together this all-in-one guide taking you step-by-step through how you can configure this keyboard. This includes customising the RGB for that all-important splash of colour, how to map macros to enhance your performance, and all the included keyboard shortcuts.  The Endgame Gear KB65HE Keyboard If you don’t have an Endgame Gear KB65HE already but are rather tempted (us too!), why not take a closer…

Top Five Gaming Kisses to Celebrate Valentine’s Day

Top Five Gaming Kisses to Celebrate Valentine’s Day

Valentine’s Day is finally here! To celebrate, we asked around the Overclockers UK and put together this selection of our all-time favourite gaming kisses. Whether your plans are a candlelight dinner or some classic two-player gaming, all these kisses are sure to get you in the mood for some romance.   Two-Player Hub  Before we shine a light on our favourite gaming kisses, take a look at our Valentine’s two-player hub. From gifts to gaming inspiration, you can find everything you need to spoil the…

Our Five Fave Gaming Couples

Our Five Fave Gaming Couples

Love is in the air this Valentine’s season and at Overclockers UK we’re celebrating by showcasing a selection of our favourite gaming couples who are truly #goals. Whether they are conquering evil Koopa Kings, uncovering mysteries, defeating enemies, or solving puzzles, these couples have stuck together time and time again.   Mario and Peach   Mario and Peach are the classic duo that set the standard for relationships everywhere. The hard-working plumber defies all to rescue the Princess from the grips of an evil Koopa King. It’s…

Top Five Dragon Games to Celebrate the Year of the Dragon

Top Five Dragon Games to Celebrate the Year of the Dragon

Did you know 2024 is the year of the dragon?   This Lunar New Year is all about our fire-breathing friends and we can’t think of a better way to celebrate other than showcasing a few of our favourite dragon games. Plus, to ensure your Chinese New Year plans go off with a bang, we’ve paired these games with a selection of our top gaming PCs.  Spyro Reignited Trilogy   Everyone’s favourite purple dragon (not the dinosaur, that’s Barney) is back in the Spyro Reignited Trilogy. Included…

The Best Dating Sims to Play This Valentine’s Day 

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…

The Ultimate CAD Set-Up 

The Ultimate CAD Set-Up 

Our precious PCs can be used for so much more than gaming. Today, we’re going to go through the ultimate set-up for CAD.  From a high-performance computer to must-have peripherals, this ultimate set-up will guide you through an entire desk of CAD-primed goodies. Should you be looking for an upgrade or two or three for your professional space, then get your shopping list ready!  What is CAD? In case you are new to this, CAD stands for computer aided design. It is the term used…

Overclockers UK Academy: How to Switch Overclocking Profiles on 8Pack PCs and Bundles

Overclockers UK Academy: How to Switch Overclocking Profiles on 8Pack PCs and Bundles

The Overclockers UK Academy is back! We’ve got another informative article to help you get the most out of your gaming PC and hardware.   In this blog post, we’re covering how to switch overclocking profiles on 8Pack PCs and bundles.  Don’t Want to Read? Watch How to Switch Overclocking Profiles Instead!  Too cool for reading? Don’t worry, you can watch how to switch overclocking profiles instead thanks to our dedicated video presented by 8Pack himself.   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oJHzfZEu24c&ab_channel=OverclockersUK What is Overclocking?  Overclocking is a method of adjusting…

Our Favourite Two-Player Games to Play this Valentine’s Day!

Our Favourite Two-Player Games to Play this Valentine’s Day!

Valentine’s Day is here and we think engaging in some high-quality two-player gaming is the best way to show someone you truly have *heart eyes* for them.   Therefore, we asked around the Overclockers UK office and put together this list of our ultimate two-player games that are perfect for your virtual or in-person Valentine’s date.   Stardew Valley After inheriting your grandfather’s old farm, you and your special someone can escape to the idyllic Pelican Town in Stardew Valley. Begin your new life together by…

The Best Time Loop Games to Play for Groundhog Day

The Best Time Loop Games to Play for Groundhog Day

Okay campers, rise and shine because there are video games to be played. What better way to celebrate Groundhog Day than by sticking yourself in a virtual time loop and going full Phil Connors? Time loop video games have seen a huge surge in popularity over recent years. That means there’s more for you to play than ever before. Here at Overclockers UK, we’ve picked out our favourite time loop games for you to trap yourself in for Groundhog Day.  Deathloop  One of 2021’s most-hyped…