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The History of Legendary Overclocker 8Pack!
As big fans of extreme overclocker, Ian ‘8Pack’ Parry, here at Overclockers UK, we’ve decided to call this 8/8, ‘8Pack Day’. We’re celebrating everything 8Pack has achieved in his 20 years of overclocking and designing incredible elite gaming PCs. Reminiscing about his humble beginnings, records, and powerful PCs. In the Beginning... An avid gamer, 8Pack bought his very first PC to enjoy playing games such as Half-Life and Battlefield. It was his keen interest in taking things to the extreme that led to him experimenting…
Is Esports a Mainstream Sport?
Video gaming hasn’t always been seen as a form of competitive sport. Instead, playing games was considered a way to relax and entertain yourself. Ten years ago, you’d never be able to watch a game of FIFA, instead of regular professional football, being streamed on mainstream television channels. Fast forward to 2019, and the first ePremier League was broadcasted on Sky Sports. To compensate for COVID-19 pandemic restricting professional football games, the ePremier League was a competitive gaming tournament. Instead of hitting the playing field,…
Top Five New Games Releasing in August!
It’s that time of the month again. Let’s take a look at the top five new games releasing in August! Each of these incredible games has been paired with one of Overclockers UK’s pre-built and configurable gaming PCs that are just what you need to play these new releases. Two Point Campus – August 10th: Experience university how you want by building and managing your own, in Two Point Campus! Build your own grand institution, hire staff, and equip your university with a wide range…
Evangelion Inspired Gaming PC – OcUK Gaming Genesis
Overclockers ultimate fighting machine, the synthetic life form known as OcUK Gaming Genesis. Built at OCUK HQ in secret, it is every gamer's last hope. Inspired by the infamous anime Neon Genesis Evangelion and powered by ASUS, the OcUK Gaming Genesis is not just the ultimate fighting machine but a work of art. We build a lot of exceptional custom gaming PCs here at Overclockers UK, but this one might take the biscuit. We’re breaking down everything you need to know about the Evangelion-inspired OcUK…
Get Summer Ready With Amazing Refract Gaming PCs
Summer is here! But who wants to play outside when video games have breathtaking scenery that rivals even the most beautiful national park? Better to embrace your geekiness and avoid the horrors of the outdoors, with a Refract Gaming PC by your side. Who wants to be eaten by bugs and get terrible sunburn anyway? Whether you’ve got an existing backlog of games or a fresh load from the Steam Summer Sale, it’s time to fire up your system and start grinding. Provided, that is,…
Top Five Exciting New Game Releases in July!
Overclockers UK is back with our round up of the incredible new releases coming this July! Each of these games has been paired with one of our pre-built gaming PCs that are perfect for playing these new releases. F1 22 – July 1st Are you ready for the official video game of the 2022 FIA Formula One World Championship? Experience racing in the new cars of the 2022 season, with all 20 drivers and 10 teams to choose from. Battle to the finish line…
Our Top Ten Tips for PC Building for Beginners
If you want to build your dream PC and are looking for some top tips from the experts, look no further! We’ve asked around the Overclockers UK office and our technical team to compile this handy guide with our top ten tips for PC building for beginners. Get All Your Tools Ready Before You Begin We would definitely recommend that before you start putting your PC together, you get all of your tools ready. The last thing you want happening is to be ready to…
Survive to Five: Back For a Second Year!
After such a successful first year, Save the Children’s Survive to Five streaming event is back! Last year, 22 streamers over the course of 5 days had the goal to raise $25,000. They absolutely smashed that, raising over three times the goal money. $87,000! This helped give over 150,000 children across the world a better chance of seeing their fifth birthday. Can they do it again this year? What is Survive to Five? Survive to Five is a streaming event run by the charity Save…
Top 5 Jaw-Dropping New Games Releasing in June!
It’s time for another round up of Overclockers UK top picks for the best new games releasing in June! We’ve asked around the OcUK office and selected the games we are most excited about, all of which have been paired with some of our incredible pre-built gaming PCs. Elder Scrolls Online: High Isle (June 6th): Get ready to explore High Isle, an all-new part of the world of Tamriel. In this brand-new DLC for Elder Scrolls Online, High Isle players will uncover a tale of…
Intel vs AMD: Which CPU Should You Choose?
AMD. Intel. Ryzen? Arrow Lake! Let's face it, CPUs are heckin’ confusing. We're breaking down everything you need to know to make an informed decision. Making the right decision for your new gaming PC can be hard. Should you choose Intel or AMD? Don't panic, we've got all the deets you need. Here's everything you need to know from architecture to pre-build AMD and Intel gaming PCs. Intel Processors Intel Core Ultra 200 Series is Intel’s latest range of processors, offering exciting new features for…
Out of this World Comfort: noblechairs HERO Boba Fett Edition
May the 4th be with you every time you take a seat. noblechairs has teamed up with LucasFilm to bring you a gaming chair from a galaxy far, far away. Introducing the noblechairs HERO Boba Fett Edition. This stunning chair is officially licensed to resemble everyone’s favourite bounty hunter. Just feast your eyes on this beaut! A Galaxy Far, Far Away Where to begin?! The noblechairs HERO Gaming Chair Boba Fett Special Edition has been carefully designed to look like the infamous clone. The PU…
Autism Inclusive – A Charity That Brings People Together Through Gaming
We at Overclockers UK were very fortunate to partner with the local charity Autism Inclusive recently. They reached out to us for help kitting out their gaming room, and we were more than happy to lend a hand. Together with our friends at gaming chair manufacturer Nitro Concepts and XBOX UK, we were able to get their gaming room an upgrade. As April is Autism Awareness Month, we wanted to share more about this amazing organisation with you. Autism Inclusive's Mission Autism Inclusive supports autistic…