Rise and shine, because the new year is here at last! But instead of writing up a boring list of New Year’s Resolutions, we’re here to help you come up with some awesome PC gaming upgrades instead. With these picks, it’ll be New Year, New PC in no time!
Grab a Great Gaming PC
So, let’s start with the most literal option – a whole new gaming PC! If your system needs more than just a simple upgrade or you just need one anyway, we’ve got a range of computers to get you started. You can go pre-built if you want to get your hands on a gaming PC now and upgrade it later or order something exactly how you want with a custom-built model.
Refract Gaming Amber (FS-1DK-EP)
- Kolink Citadel Mesh RGB Micro-ATX Case
- AMD Ryzen 5 7500F CPU
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 GPU
- 16GB DDR5 Dual Channel RAM
- 2.5” 1TB SSD
- Windows 11 Home pre-installed
OcUK Gaming Khopesh (FS-124-OG)
- Kolink Observatory Y Mid Tower with Glass Side Panel
- Your choice of available AMD Ryzen 7000 Series CPUs
- Select an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 40 Series GPU
- Up to 64GB DDR5 Dual Channel RAM
- Your choice of up to three SSDs
- Windows 11 Home pre-installed
Choose Yourself a New Case
Now, who doesn’t want to mark a new year with a new aesthetic? PC cases come in so many stylish shapes and sizes. We’ve picked out a few truly gorgeous models that will help your dream machine stand out.
HYTE Y60 Dual Chamber Mid-Tower ATX Case
- 3-piece panoramic tempered glass design for the ultimate photo and display potential.
- Vertical GPU mount.
- First of its kind protective riser cable canopy.
Lian Li PC-O11 Dynamic Midi-Tower
- Tinted tempered glass side panel and a tempered glass front on the left chamber alongside 8 mm thick steel case.
- Fits an E-ATX motherboard, graphics card up to 420 mm in length, as well as a CPU cooler up to 155 mm in height.
- Flexible cooling options with space for up to three 360 mm radiators at the same time.
Pick Some Choice Upgrades
It’s what’s inside that truly counts, isn’t it? If your system got a little sluggish, then get it up to speed! We’ve got plenty of great tech to help you give your gaming PC a boost.
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 40 Series
Armed with third-gen RT and fourth-gen Tensor cores, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 40 Series is the graphical upgrade everyone is after. These absolutely hench GPUs utilise third-generation RTX architecture, dubbed Ada Lovelace. For more information on everything to do with this terrific bit of tech, check out our guide.
WD Black SN770 2TB SSD
Get ready to game even faster by loading your system out with this awesome SSD. With plenty of space to store all your favourite games, you’ll be zooming past load screens and getting into the action faster than ever.
Overclockers UK PC Upgrade Bundles
If you need a cohesive, all-in-one solution to upgrade your system, then our range of excellent upgrade bundles should do the trick. With everything from the motherboard to cooling solutions picked out, these have everything your gaming PC could need.
Don’t Forget to Accessorise!
Finally, you’ve got to make sure you have some gorgeous gaming peripherals to go along with your newly revamped dream machine! Maybe these are all you need in the first place to make your PC feel new. Check them out either way, as they could be perfect for your list.
Ducky One 3 Pro Nazca Pro 60% Mechanical Keyboard
- Wired mechanical keyboard
- Cherry MX2A Switches
- 8000Hz polling rate
- Hot-swappable technology
- RGB lighting
Glorious Model O Pro Wireless Gaming Mice
- Glorious Forge products
- Wireless gaming mice
- Up to 19,000 DPI and 400 IPS tracking
- 80-hour battery life
- Two stunning designs available
noblechairs LEGEND Gaming Chair Starfield Edition
- Officially licenced Starfield design
- Dense cold foam padding and high-tech vinyl/PU leather upholstery
- Superior ergonomics with 4D armrests and tilt rocking mechanism
- Stainless-steel framework and powder-coated aluminium base.
- 60mm casters that glide soft on hard flooring.
Time to Upgrade
What upgrades will you be making this year?
PC specs are subject to change.
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Jacob Smith
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Jacob is a passionate gamer, plus a noted Pokemon and LEGO nutjob, who emerges only when doing the words here at Overclockers UK. Since starting at the tail end of 2021, Jacob has gone on to write dozens of blogs on everything from the latest games to whimsical Dickens-inspired poetry. Outside of creating content and being the one person in the office daring to champion Nintendo, he is often found fawning over his Pokemon card collection and his trio of lovely doggos.
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