Gaming Peripherals
Upgrade your gaming experience with cutting-edge peripherals. Explore our top picks, from gaming mice to stunning RGB keyboards, & stay ahead in the game.
Keyboard Layouts: ANSI vs ISO – What Does It Mean?!
ANSI vs ISO – what are the different keyboard layouts, and do they affect your gaming performance? We’ve all seen the words ANSI and ISO being thrown about to describe keyboards, but it’s not always obvious as to what it means. But that’s where we come in! It’s time to ease your confusion about keyboard layouts as we’re going into detail about what ANSI and ISO mean, along with the key differences between them. ANSI An ANSI keyboard follows the layout set by the Amercian…
Overclockers UK Supreme Christmas Guide to Buying a Gaming PC
Christmas is fast approaching. This means it's time to grab the perfect gift for the gamer in your life. As you may already know, we produce some amazing gaming PCs here at Overclockers UK to suit almost everyone. From casual to enthusiast, pre-built to custom and configurable; someone’s dream PC is just waiting to be gifted! What’s even better, we’ve found some terrific extras that would make for great stocking fillers! The Gamer Dad The Gamer Dad does not ask for much. Just a bit of…
Unveiling the Future of Gaming Keyboards: Ducky ProjectD Explained
Ducky ProjectD is the latest generation of gaming keyboards that are sure to make you go quackers. These keyboards come equipped with plenty of cutting-edge tech to deliver outstanding precision, durability, endless customisation, complete with stunning unique designs. If that’s got your tail feathers in a spin then keep on reading, for we’ve put together everything you need to know about ProjectD. What is Ducky ProjectD? ProjectD is Ducky’s latest line up of mechanical gaming keyboards, boasting exceptional build quality and innovative tech. There are…
The Best PC Gamer Christmas Gifts Under £100!
If you’re on a tight budget this year but still want to treat the gamer in your life, Overclockers UK has got all the answers you need! We’ve put together this list of our favourite gamer gifts under £100. From peripherals, and accessories, to must-have bundles, you’ll complete your Christmas shopping in no time! Perfect Peripherals No battle station is complete without the perfect peripherals to match. How else are you to defeat your enemies, type at lightning-fast speeds, and listen to all your favourite…
The Best Hardware & PC for Microsoft Flight Simulator
Escape your January blues by taking to the skies in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020! For the true aviator experience, here at Overclockers UK, we’ve put together this ultimate list of the best PC and hardware for Microsoft Flight Simulator. Microsoft Flight Simulator: With over two million cities and thirty-seven airports, you can travel across the world like never before in Microsoft Flight Simulator. Work to hone your skills as a pilot in various different aircraft, ranging from light planes to all-out commercial jets. As you…
How to Map Macros on Your Gaming Keyboard
Mapping macros is super easy to do and allows you to perform simple or repetitive tasks even quicker than before. Macros provide huge advantages to gamers, streamers, and creatives all looking to enhance their performance or productivity. If you’ve never thought about macros before, we’re here to tell you everything you need to know about them, why they could be helpful to you, and how to map macros on your gaming keyboard. What are Macros? Macro keys are types of keystrokes or mouse clicks that…
The Best Ducky Keyboards for Gaming in 2024!
As the unsung hero of any gaming battle station, your keyboard needs to be ready to handle it all. Thankfully, Ducky has created a line of mechanical keyboards that strive to combine cutting-edge intelligent features and technology, with stunningly intricate designs and colours into one incredible gaming keyboard. As the unsung hero of any gaming battle station, your keyboard needs to be ready to handle it all. To showcase just what Ducky keyboards have on offer, we're here to tell you why there hasn’t been a…
Common Keyboard Shortcuts You Need to Know
Keyboard shortcuts offer you simple and quick alternatives to functions that you typically do with your mouse. These shortcuts are incredibly useful to boost your productivity or if you are tired of having to follow multiple steps to simply copy and paste an image. There are hundreds of keyboard shortcuts, and unfortunately, we just can’t list them all, not without being here for hours! However, we have put together this handy top ten list of the best common keyboard shortcuts. CTRL + C The most…
Get Quacking! It’s Ducky Week
Aye up, it's Ducky Week here at Overclockers UK! We’re taking a closer look at what makes Ducky keyboards absolutely quacking, from the huge variety of models, unique designs, and customisation options. Plus, for all those wise-quackers out there, we might even have an extra special discount on all our Ducky keyboards. You’ll just have to keep reading to find out more! Get to Know Ducky Keyboards QUACK Mechanics What sets Ducky keyboards apart is their intelligent Quack Mechanics design. True PBT Keycaps: These PBT…
Top Five Gaming Mice for Playing Baldur’s Gate 3!
Baldur’s Gate 3 is rapidly becoming everyone’s favourite Dungeons & Dragons inspired RPG. Its three-year-long early access period left us waiting on the edge of our seats to finally get our hands on its official full release. Now that it’s finally here, is your set up ready to embark on this thrilling adventure through the Forgotten Realms? We see you glancing at your tired-looking set-up, wondering if your gaming mouse is capable of handling all those fast mouse movements and clicks that the turn-based combat…
Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon – A Raven’s Return
Ravens rejoice, From Software has returned to its roots, with the long-awaited addition to the fast-paced mech shooter series, Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon. A Raven has Returned to its Roost Fans of From Software’s giant robot action shooter have had a long wait since they last had chance to step into the cockpit of an AC. The series originally debuted back in 1997 on the PlayStation 1 and went on to have multiple entries up until 2013’s Armored Core: Verdict Day, after which…
What is the INS Key for and How Can I Make it Useful?
There are far too many keys on our keyboards to keep track of all their different functions, especially those that we don’t use every day. One of which is the INS key. This key can be incredibly useful and is even utilised in some easy-to-use keyboard shortcuts. Thankfully, if you don’t know what the INS key is, then you’re in the right place! We’ve compiled this handy guide detailing everything you need to know, including how to use the INS key shortcuts to boost your…