Elden Ring, shall I compare thee to a summer’s day? Thou art more lovely… TLDR, we are absolutely mad about Elden Ring here at Overclockers UK. So, we’ve curated the perfect setup, one that we both know you need.
Our new favourite Soulslike role-playing game Elden Ring has captured the attention of gamers across the internet. It has something for everyone, from the constant world-building and breath-taking visuals to that unforgiving combat we’ve come to love from games such as Darksouls and Bloodborne.
What do I Need to Play Elden Ring?
Where to even begin? Of course, you’ll need a PC to play on, as well as a monitor, keyboard, and a mouse. But your experience will be so much better sat on a comfy gaming chair with a premium headset. We’re breaking down some of the best hardware and peripherals to take your Elden Ring experience to the next level. After all, isn’t that what this game deserves?
If you’re looking for a recommendation on what hardware you need to play the game, make sure to check out our article on the system specifications. Elden Ring: The Official System Specifications for FromSoftware’s Latest Release.
Get Comfy
No gaming setup is complete without an ergonomic chair featuring the comfort of black PU leather. But what’s the point of being comfortable and having a healthy posture if you can’t look fabulous whilst doing it.
That’s where the raw a e s t h e t i c power of the noblechairs HERO Elden Ring Edition comes in. Fit for an Elden Lord, the chair features classic gold embroidery to compliment the black material. This gaming chair looks as though it has travelled straight from the Lands Between.
As with all noblechairs, the HERO Elden Ring Special Edition features incredible styling alongside outstanding comfort and industry-recognised, superior build quality. Make sure to check out our deep dive to get the full deets on the noblechairs HERO Elden Ring Special Edition.
noblechairs HERO Gaming Chair Elden Ring Special Edition
- Elden Ring golden embroidery
- 100% vegan PU leather
- Adjustable lumbar support
- Recline from 90- to 125-degrees
- Stainless-steel frame
Git Gud
So, you’re new to Soulslike games… The only advice we can offer is that you ‘Git Gud’. Elden Ring will not go easy on you, so it may as well be easy on your eyes. Not to say that FromSoftware’s latest masterpiece isn’t already drop-dead gorgeous, but upgrades people, upgrades! With a heckin’ chonker of PC, you can take your Elden Ring experience to the next level.
So, adventurer, you’re in need of one of the finest pre-built gaming PCs money can buy? Well then, you’ve come to the right place.
The OcUK Gaming Zirconium Ice not only has the visual styling of a god amongst mortals but has the horsepower to back it up. This isn’t your grandad’s custom pre-build gaming PC, that’s for sure. Featuring a twelfth gen Core i7 12700K CPU alongside 16GB of DDR4 RAM and an ASUS Strix RTX 3090 GPU, Elden Ring will cower before its new master.
OcUK Gaming Zirconium Ice Gaming PC
- Configurable gaming PC – customise the CPU, memory, and more!
- Your choice of AMD Ryzen 7000 CPUs
- Choose between AMD Radeon RX 7000 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 40 Series GPUs
- Up to 64GB DDR5 RAM
- Select up to three high-speed SSDs
Elden Ring Gaming Peripherals.
A great mouse and keyboard are just as crucial to your gaming setup as everything else. After all, you’re going to need something that can take the occasional temper tantrum as you die to that boss again… and again…. and AGAIN!!!!
A gaming keyboard and mouse don’t have to look over the top to be stylish. The Glorious PC Gaming Race GMMK 75% USB Gaming Keyboard and Model O Wireless Gaming Mouse are the ideal companions on your journey throughout Elden Ring. Both look absolutely stunning and offer bespoke RGB options to suit. Choose from complete minimalism with everything switched off or light up your life with mesmerising wave effects.
Glorious PC Gaming Race Model O Wireless RGB Gaming Mouse – Matte White
- Eye catching design with clean lines and RGB illumination
- Honeycomb surface for strength and comfort
- Includes high quality G-skates mouse feet
- Extremely light weight (67/68g)
Glorious PC Gaming Race GMMK 75% USB Gaming Keyboard Fox Switch White Keycaps
- Pre-built Glorious GMMK Pro keyboard for budding enthusiasts
- Black slate, CNC milled aluminium case with white GPBT keycaps
- Hot-swappable keys and switches for extensive customising
- Per-key and side RGB lighting
You need the right equipment to fully experience Elden Ring’s soul-shaking soundtrack. The ASUS ROG Delta S RGB Gaming Headset is perfect for immersing yourself in ear-pleasing audio. Crystal clear sound and communication are much needed for fighting back Invasions. Plus, you’ll look absolutely stunning, even as bosses beat you bloody, with the stunning RGB that can sync up to your voice.
ASUS ROG Delta S RGB Gaming Headset
- Experience true-to-life audio with industry leading QUAD DAC technology
- Lightweight 300-gram design promises maximum comfort
- Crystal-clear in-game voice communication with ASUS AI-Noise-Cancelling Microphone
- Customisable RGB lighting lets you shine in style
Stream On You Tarnished Diamond
Want to share your many, many failures and scant success in the Lands Between with the world? Of course you do! Streamplify has everything to help you do it. Their range of accessible streaming hardware includes webcams, microphones on various mounts, ring lights, USB hubs, and even a green screen. Your stream will look its best (even if you’re playing at your worst!).
Finishing Touches
There is no doubt that Elden Ring is perhaps one of the best-looking games out there. Next for this Ultimate Elden Ring Gaming Setup is a monitor perfect for getting the most from this world’s stunning visuals and breath-taking aesthetic.
The Gigabyte 32″ FO32U2 4K gaming monitor is something right out of a dream. It boasts a refresh rate of 240Hz and 0.03ms response time on its QD-OLED panel. Alongside FreeSync Premium Pro, this monitor is guaranteed to elevate your Elden Ring and any other gaming experience to the next level.
Gigabyte 32″ FO32U2 QD-OLED 4K Gaming Monitor
- Vibrant and amazing display of colours
- QD-OLED 4K 3840 x 2160
- 240Hz refresh rate and 0.03ms response time
- AMD FreeSync
- HDMI 2.1
Don’t let uneven desks trip you up – focus on the battle with the gorgeous Corsair MM700 RGB Extended Mousepad. It almost looks too good to be true, with three zone dynamic RGB lighting to brighten your gaming. It’s as functional as it is stylish though, with a low friction cloth surface and non-stick base as well as a pass-through USB port for your mouse to free up those in your PC.
Corsair MM700 RGB Extended 3XL Gaming Mouse Pad
- Durable, non-slip base
- Roomy 930mm x 400mm surface area
- Built-in USB pass-through port
- Low friction textile-weave surface
- Three zone dynamic RGB lighting
More Souls-Like Action
If you’re big into your souls-like gaming, why not check out more titles on the Overclockers UK blog?
Did We Miss Anything?
What’s on your list for the ultimate Elden Ring gaming setup? Let us know in the comments.
PC specs are subject to change.
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Robert Mullane
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When not working, you'll find me in VR or losing in bottom-tier Valorant matches. I write about all topic's tech and gaming with a particular focus on representation in gaming, virtual reality, and LGBTQ+ themes. If you're still not fed up with me, you can also catch me over on the Overclockers UK TikTok and YouTube accounts.
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