Christmas Gift Guide 2021

The countdown to Christmas is officially on. If that fills you with a sense of panic and dread, don’t worry, you are not alone. We are here with some Christmas gift selections and suggestions, to help you navigate the arduous task that is present shopping. 

Ultimate Christmas Gift Guide

Take a deep breath, sniff a Christmas-scented candle, and come with me. I have a three-tiered guide featuring all the best gifts from Overclockers UK for the PC gamer in your life. If you are a PC gamer, then subtly show your family this list – just scroll below this sentence first! 


Stocking Fillers 

Let’s start small. Stocking fillers. Obviously, you aren’t going to fit an entire gaming PC into someone’s stocking, but you can definitely kit them out with a tasty selection of accessories. The sort of thing you want but can’t quite justify buying at the time for whatever reason. Sometimes the bills just have to take precedent. Coming up are a selection of five products that will make the perfect stocking filler. 

X-Gamer X-MIXR 5.0

X-Gamer X-MIXR 5.0 Hyperbeast - 500ml Shaker For X-Gamer Energy Formula
X-Gamer X-MIXR 5.0 Specification
500ml shaker
Designed for X-Gamer Energy Formula
High-quality plastic
Includes lid
Opening designed to prevent spills
Sculpted shape
Available in two colours

Staying hydrated while you game is super important. With the X-Gamer X-MIXR 5.0 shaker, you can drink up and game on in style. This bottle is designed to be used with X-Gamer Energy Formulas and holds up to 500ml of liquid. Its sculpted shape is comfortable to hold, while the lid’s opening has been crafted to prevent any unwanted liquid from escaping! Plus, the high-quality plastic will ensure this remains an integral part of your gaming arsenal, session after session. Even better, it’s available in two bold aesthetics: Hyperbeat (pink and purple, pictured) or Glacial (blue and white). Something for every gamer! 

OcUK Extreme Gaming Mug

OcUK Extreme Gaming Mug Specification
450ml capacity
Matte finish
Compatible with OcUK Mega Mat
HMB Technology
Unparalleled ‘Hot Drink Holding’ ability
Overclockers logo on both sides
Liquid Nitrogen Compatible
OcUK Extreme Gaming Mug

Represent your favourite computer retailer with the Overclockers UK Extreme Gaming Mug. You’ve seen it in action on our Youtube videos, why experience the FOMO anymore? Hot or cold, the OcUK Extreme Gaming Mug is primed for holding 450ml of hydrating goodness. It’s up to you what you fill it with. Plus, the matte finish provides outstanding grip, leaving you confident there’ll be no accidental drops.

Phanteks DRGB Starter Kit

Phanteks dRGB Starter Kit
Phanteks DRGB Starter Kit Specification
DRGB starter kit
Includes 3-button controller
2 x DRGB LED strips
Compatible with dRGB motherboard software
Can expand motherboard’s RGB support
Magnets for mounting
3-pin connector with expansion cables

You may have decked the halls with Christmas lights, but what about your gaming PC? With the Phanteks DRGB Starter Kit, you can enjoy 365 days of glorious RGB lighting – no need to take them down come January 5th. As you would hope with a starter kit, this includes everything you could possibly need to illuminate your gaming PC. Two RGB strips, check. A DRGB controller hub, check. Necessary cables, check! Consider this your gateway product to a fully customised gaming PC adorned with all the RGB accessories. 

Glorious Vinyl Panda

Glorious Vinyl Panda Specification
3″ vinyl panda
Fierce expression
Decorative switch stem
Conical feet for stability
Premium quality desk buddy
Highly durable materials
No moving parts
Glorious Vinyl Panda

This fierce little panda is the perfect desk buddy, whether you are conducting an extended gaming campaign or simply working from home. At 3” tall, there is nothing this little buddy cannot handle, with its decorative switch upon its back and conical feet for stability. Manufactured from vinyl, the Glorious Panda is a premium buddy for every desk. Pandas not your thing? Perhaps you’re a little more foxy or, urm, lynx-y? There are vinyl figures to represent Glorious Fox and Lynx switches, too! (Fingers crossed we get a Raptor at some point, too, amiright?!)

OcUK Air Duster

OcUK Air Duster Compressed Air (400ml)
OcUK Air Duster Specification
400ml pressurised air canister
Great for cleaning printers
Thin extension nozzle
Perfect for cleaning keyboards
Contains propane and butane
Ideal for cleaning PC towers
Available in single pack

This may seem a strange hill to die on but, not every Christmas gift needs to be something extravagant. With the Overclockers UK Air Duster, you are giving the gift of cleanliness. Of making a mechanical keyboard not get KO’d by a stray crumb. Of, well, a can of compressed air. But a very useful can of compressed air. This can be used to clean keyboards, printers, PC towers, and more. Multi-functional gifting at its best! 

Christmas gifts in tinsel

Presents to Go Under the Tree 

Next up we have the gifts which are a little bigger and would go perfectly underneath the Christmas tree. Especially if you have gaming themed decorations. Take a looksee at these next five gifts. 

Ducky One 3 Classic TKL Gaming Keyboard 

Ducky One 3 Classic TKL Gaming Keyboard Specification
TKL keyboard
QWERTY UK ISO layout
Per key RGB lighting
Quack Mechanics
Cherry MX switches
PBT double shot keycaps
USB connectivity
Ducky One 3 Classic TKL Gaming Keyboard

Elevate your gaming and typing action with the Ducky One 3 Classic. This is a TKL keyboard with vibrant per key RGB lighting and stunning accent keys. Utilising Ducky’s innovative Quack Mechanics, this keyboard has been crafted to provide unrivalled performance. Each keycap is manufactured from PBT plastic using the double-shot method, ensuring enhanced durability. What’s more, the Ducky One 3 Classic is equipped with genuine Cherry MX switches. This model uses Cherry MX Red, for swift and light action with linear feedback. 

Endgame Gear XM2we Gaming Mouse

Endgame Gear XM2we Gaming Mouse Specification
Up to 19,000 CPI
Wireless connectivity
Hybrid skate design
Kailh GO optical switches
Pixart PAW3370 sensor
1,000Hz polling rate
Available in black or white
Endgame Gear XM2WE Wireless Optical Lightweight Gaming Mouse - Black (EGG-XM2WE-BLK)

Get competitive performance in the palm of your hand, with the Endgame Gear XM2we Gaming Mouse. Utilising wireless 2.4GHz connectivity, this gaming mouse boasts a 1000Hz polling rate for incredibly low latency. The Kailh GO Optical Switches have a distinct actuation point for an authentic click feel with the added accuracy of an optical barrier. Plus, with up to 19,000 CPI, 400 IPS tracking, and 50G acceleration, you can enjoy pixel-precise gaming on every session. 

ThunderX3 ED7 Adjustable Gaming Desk 

ThunderX3 ED7 Adjustable Gaming Desk
ThunderX3 ED7 Adjustable Gaming Desk  Specification
XL gaming desk
Electrical height adjustment of 50cm
Seated or standing desk
Powder-coated steel frame
Carbon fibre finish
Integrated cup holder and cable routing
Digital control panel

Do you want to sit or stand? Sit or stand, sit or stand? Why not both? Both is good. With the ThunderX3 ED7 Adjustable Gaming Desk you have the option to sit at your desk and then switch to a standing desk. All at the press of a button. Oh yes, it adjusts over a height of 50cm electronically – doing the hard work for you. Plus, it comes with a stylish carbon fibre finish, integrated cup holder, and grommets for easy cable routing. 

OcUK Mega Mat

OcUK Mega Mat Specification
3XL gaming surface
Woven fibre technology
Compatible with OcUK Extreme Gaming Mug
1180mm x 600mm x 2mm
Black with stitched edges
Spill-resistant
Multi-functional
Overclockers UK 3XL Mega Mouse Mat

This should fit underneath your tree, and I can only apologise if it doesn’t. The Overclockers UK Mega Mat 3XL is a beast of a gaming surface. Not only is it huge but it facilitates amazing performance from your optical gaming mouse. The woven fibre technology utilised for the top edge provides an excellent balance between soft and cloth gaming surfaces, whilst the rubberised base keeps a phenomenal grip on your desk. The best part? The OcUK Mega Mat can be paired with the OcUK Extreme Gaming Mug, enabling that peak performance. 

Corsair Virtuoso RGB Wireless Headset and ST100 RGB Stand 

Corsair Virtuoso RGB Wireless Headset
Corsair Virtuoso RGB Wireless Headset Specification
2.4GHz wireless headset
Corsair Slipstream Wireless Technology
RGB lighting on earcups
High-Fidelity 24bit/96KHz audio
Up to 20 hours battery life
Connects via USB for charging
Available in black
Corsair ST100 RGB Stand Specification
Durable aluminium frame
RGB lighting on base and logo
Two USB ports for charging
3.5mm audio jack with 7.1 surround sound
Configure RGB lighting in iCUE
Non-slip base
Great compatibility with Corsair headsets
Corsair ST100 RGB Stand 

Give the gift of premium, high-fidelity audio with a nifty stand. With the Corsair Virtuoso RGB Wireless Headset, you can listen to your music or gaming soundtrack with ultra-low latency thanks to Corsair’s Slipstream Wireless Technology. Very slick, this wireless technology intelligently shifts to the fastest available lane, for tournament-grade connectivity. Paired with the stylish round ear cups, subtle RGB lighting, and 50mm neodymium speakers, this headset is the very definition of premium audio. By adding the Corsair ST100 RGB Headset Stand, you have a snazzy podium upon which to keep your Virtuoso. Also sporting RGB, configurable in iCUE, this stand has built-in dual USB 3.1 ports allowing you to charge your headset between uses. Durable with aluminium construction, the ST100 is sleek and also features a 3.5mm jack that supports 7.1 surround sound audio. Tasty. 

Christmas gift stack

Jaw Droppers 

This next selection is for if you truly want to spoil that special someone. (Yes, you can read “special someone” as yourself, I am all about that self-care.) These gifts are big, over the top, and a serious investment in the PC gaming lifestyle. Hold onto your Santa hats. 

Special Editions Gaming Chairs

noblechairs HERO Gaming Chair Warhammer 40K Edition
noblechairs and Nitro Concepts Special Edition Gaming Chair Specification
Dense deform-resistant padding
Stainless steel frame
Superior ergonomics
Recline functionality
Premium tilt rockers
Durable and breathable upholstery
Various iconic special edition designs

It’s no secret, noblechairs and Nitro Concepts are the pinnacle of gaming chair comfort. They are great for your back, each chair is chockful of ergonomic features, and are beautiful to boot. Now you could go classic, and choose a chair upholstered in leather, PU leather, or woven fabric. Oooooor, you could push the boat and opt for one of the Special Edition Gaming Chairs. Vibrant, stylish, and representing absolutely iconic games and media. From noblechairs, there are special edition Marvel, Star Wars, Bethesda, and more gaming chairs. Bring Darth Vader into your set-up. Adorn your gaming environment with the World Tree. Why not recline in the latest Resident Evil chair? Nitro Concepts has a whole Transformers line-up, ergonomics in disguise! 

All in all, what a selection! 

Thrustmaster TS-XW Racer Sparco P310 Racing Wheel and Pedal Set 

Thrustmaster TS-XW Racer Sparco P310 Racing Wheel and Pedal Set  Specification
Brushless Force Feedback system
1080 force feedback base
16-bit resolution steering axis
Includes pedal set
Ergonomic design
Dual belt-pulley system and metal ball-bearing axle
Suitable for GT, F1, Indy, and more
Thrustmaster TS-XW Racer Sparco P310 Competition Mod Racing Wheel and Pedals (PC/XBOX ONE 4468009)

This one is for the racing sim fan in your life. With racing gems like Forza Horizon 5, why not treat the person you know who spends every spare waking moment on this game to a racing wheel? With the Thrustmaster TS-XW Racer Sparco P310 Racing Wheel and Pedal Set, you can experience realistic racing in F1, GT, road, rally, and NASCAR driving. The wheel has a Brushless Force Feedback system, with a 16-bit resolution on the wheel and 1080-degree rotation. Every little turn is replicated perfectly. What’s more, this racing wheel includes a pedal set, that is fully adjustable to suit your needs. Drive on, my friend, drive on! 

iiyama G-Master GB3466WQSU-B1 34” Monitor

iiyama G-Master GB3461WQSU Monitor
iiyama G-Master GB3466WQSU-B1 34” Monitor Specification
Ultrawide 3440 x 1440 resolution
34″ display size
144Hz refresh rate
VA Panel
Curved 1500R
3000:1 contrast ratio
Height adjustable

A decent monitor can make all the difference when it comes to gaming. Check out our guide to getting the right monitor for you, to get more details. Here, I am focussing on the glorious iiyama G-Master GB3466WQSU-B1 34” Monitor. Utilising a VA panel, this curved monitor facilitates incredible immersive gaming by filing your peripherals with its ultrawide aspect ratio. Thanks to its buttery smooth 144Hz refresh rate, 1ms response time, and FreeSync compatibility, you can game with tear-free and low-latency visuals. Plus, with modes to support FPS and strategy games, you can tailor the screen’s settings to perfectly match your current game. Beautiful. 

ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 Gaming Laptop

ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 Gaming Laptop Specification
Intel i9-12950H CPU
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti GPU
17.3” WQHD 240Hz screen
32GB DDR5 RAM
2 x 1TB PCIe SSDs
ROG Intelligent Cooling
Windows 11
ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 NVIDIA RTX 3080 Ti 16GB, 32GB, 17.3" WQHD 240Hz, Intel i9-12950HX Gaming Laptop

There are many benefits to having a gaming laptop. Highly portable and now harnessing the power of desktop PCs, you can enjoy incredible gaming on the go. With the Asus ROG Strix Scar 17, you can game on an RTX 3080 graphics card paired with a WQHD display sporting a 240Hz refresh rate and Intel Core i9-12950HX CPU. What’s more, this laptop is equipped with massive and insanely fast storage thanks to the two – yes, two – 1TB PCIe SSDs. That’s space for your entire gaming library, plus saves, all your music, and every photo you’ve ever taken – with room to spare!  

Infin8 Venomous

Infin8 Venomous
Infin8 Venomous Specification
Inspired by Ian “8Pack” Parry
ASUS ROG Strix Z790-F Gaming WiFi motherboard
Intel Core i7-13700K CPU
WD Black storage and Corsair DDR5 RAM
OcUK TechForge RGB lightbox
HYTE Y60 panoramic mid-tower
Configurable options available

The Infin8 Venomous has been designed, curated, and inspired by Ian “8Pack” Parry. Powered by an Intel Core i7-13700K CPU and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 GPU, the Venomous is an absolute beast of a gaming PC. Plus, its acid green lighting and coolant paired with the HYTE Y60 PC case in black makes for a stunning aesthetic. Sure to be the envy of all who look upon it! Armed with up to 64GB DDR5 RAM and a flexible, high-speed storage solution, this gaming PC packs more than enough power for your gaming, streaming, content creation, and more. Honestly, nothing says I love you like an 8Pack gaming PC. 

Christmas gift wall

Postman Pack

Christmas Delivery Cut Off Dates

Please note that the Christmas cut-off date for custom gaming PCs is December 1st 2024. Any systems ordered after this date aren’t guaranteed to arrive before December 25th 2024.

For more details and further delivery dates, please read our dedicated post.


Make Your List and Check it Twice

Hopefully, you are now feeling suitably inspired and ready to tackle your Christmas shopping list. This list is more of a guideline than a hard and fast “you must buy these”, but hopefully it is the starting point you need. So happy shopping folks!  

PC specs are subject to change.

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