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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,…
How to Tell the Difference Between all the PSU Connectors
If you need an in-depth look at all the different PSU connectors to ensure you know what goes where when building your dream PC, then look no further! Our team of PC experts at Overclockers UK has compiled this guide to give all the tools and information you need on different PSU connectors. Have you ever typed "PC motherboard power connector" into Google? Then this is the article for you! Before we take a closer look at all the different connectors, check out our ultimate guide…
Everything We Know About Call of Duty: Warzone 2.0
When Modern Warfare launched in 2019, it was accompanied by Call of Duty’s own take on the battle royale genre with Warzone. With Modern Warfare 2 launching in 2022, it was only appropriate that we got Call of Duty Warzone 2.0, too. We’re breaking down what you can expect from this game, the official specifications, and some great PCs you can play it on. What’s New in Warzone 2? Like its predecessor, Warzone 2 is a free-to-play battle royale game. Compared to other titles in…
Top 5 Puzzle Games to Play This Weekend!
We all know the weekend is meant for playing our favourite games and eating snacks. If you are looking for something new to play, or a delightful puzzle game that is perfect for releasing the tension after your long week at work, look no further! We asked around the Overclockers UK office for everyone’s favourite puzzle games and matched them with some of our incredible pre-built gaming PCs. Get your snacks ready and let’s get to it. Unravel A perfect way to escape the stress…
Make Your Streaming Sizzle This Summer
Here at Overclockers UK, we love streaming. Setting up streaming PCs, watching charity streams, even professional streaming – we just can’t get enough and know you can’t either. This is why we’ve decided to share our love for streaming and hopefully help you level up. So, buckle up as we share a few of our favourite streaming PCs, hardware, and peripherals, plus explain why we think they’re great for Twitch partners and budding superstars alike. Gaming PCs Built for Streaming First things first – have…
How to Update Your Ducky Keyboard’s Firmware
We all know that frustrating feeling when you are in the middle of a boss battle and your keyboard suddenly fails and stops working. Thankfully, however, if you have a Ducky keyboard, there are ways to troubleshoot any unexpected and rather annoying, errors you may stumble across. Some of the problems you may encounter could include certain keys or commands not being recognised or intermittent input lag. A simple fix to this can be, updating your keyboard’s firmware to the latest one available. Whilst this…
The Best PC Monitors for 2K and 4K Gaming!
To help you unlock stunning visuals in all your favourite games, Overclockers UK is here with our guide to the best 2K and 4K PC monitors! We’ve even paired these with some of our pre-built gaming PCs that are compatible with 2K and 4K gaming. 2K Gaming What is a 2K Gaming Monitor? Monitors that support 2K gaming or QHD (Quad High-Definition) have 2,000 pixels and typically have a resolution of 2560x1440. Is a 2K Monitor Good for Gaming? 2K monitors are perfect for gamers…
Mouse Grips: Why and When You Want to Use Them
Your gaming mouse is a key part of your battle station. During long and intense games, it will stay perfectly cupped in your hand, enduring endless clicks and a torrent of sweat bursting from your palms. So, it deserves some special treatment. That’s why you might be considering fitting it out with an appropriate mouse grip. Not only can this gaming accessory help you get a grip, but it can elevate your gameplay and protect your precious peripheral at the same time. We're going to…
Race To the Finish Line in the Brand-New F1 22 Motorsport Simulator!
Get ready to take your seat in your dream Formula One car, in the brand-new driving simulation, F1 22! Speeding past the finish line from July 1st, experience the latest season of F1, your favourite supercars, and all the glitz and glamour of the Formula One World Championship. As your pit crew, Overclockers UK is here to give you all the tools and information you need to race your way to the finish. We’ve also included the official PC system specifications, along with some of…
The Best Spaceships in All of Gaming
Nothing quite gives us goosebumps like the sight of spaceships gliding across our screens. The science-fiction staple is a natural fit for video games. Whether in an atmospheric reveal trailer or in a climatic interstellar dog fight, it's always an awe-inspiring sight. With World UFO Day turning our eyes to the skies, we wanted to take to the stars ourselves by looking at the best vessels from gaming’s final frontier. The Dreadnaught (Destiny) When a spaceship debuts by blowing a hole in Saturn’s ring, it…
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…
Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak – Everything You Need to Know About This Massive Expansion
The hunt continues with Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak! It feels like only yesterday this game finally made it to PC after starting life on the Nintendo Switch. Now Capcom has got a new adventure for us to enjoy without making either platform wait. We are feline good about this one! Whether you’ve been eagerly anticipating this release all year or this is the first you are hearing of it, Overclockers UK has got you covered. We’ll go over everything you need to know about Monster…