Black Friday is nearly here, and we’ve been putting together our shopping list for upgrades. Yeeess, to gift to our gamer friends at Christmas… Definitely not just for ourselves.
Whether it’s your gaming set up in need of a Black Friday deal or two, or you’re getting a jump-start on the Christmas shopping, Overclockers UK is chock-full of offers and savings. This gamer guide will take you through a cheeky selection of the deals available, showcasing a full gaming set-up and some essential upgrades.
When is Black Friday?
Black Friday is an American tradition, taking place on the last Friday of November. This year it is November 24th 2023. Lucky for you, however, our sale started on the 17th and runs right through to Cyber Monday, November 27th. Aka, plenty of time to peruse the offerings and score a great deal. Be sure to check out our ultimate Black Friday blog too, we’ll be showcasing daily deals!
Gamer Guide
With so much on offer, it can be a little daunting hunting for the deal you need. We’ve got two round ups for you here: some gaming set up inspo and more targeted upgrades. The set up inspiration will be your big-ticket items, like a gaming PC or monitor, whereas the targeted upgrades will be components to go in your existing PC. So read on, bookmark as you please, and enjoy those spicy savings!
The Black Friday Gaming Set Up
OcUK Gaming Khopesh
Unleash high-performance gaming with the OcUK Gaming Khopesh. This gaming PC rocks a stunning RGB glow whilst packing the hardware to bring you an enhanced, immersive gaming experience. Equipped with an AMD Ryzen 5 7600X CPU and AMD Zen 4 architecture, the Khopesh will effortlessly handle all your single- and multi-threaded tasks, from gaming to content creation. Plus, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti GPU will expertly render all your favourite titles in stunning photorealistic quality thanks to real time ray tracing and AI DLSS 3.5.
Even better, this is one of our configurable gaming PCs meaning you can adjust the base spec and still take advantage of our Black Friday computer deals! Customise the PC case, processor, CPU cooler, memory, operating system, and add up to two high-speed SSDs. Please note that any changes will affect the pricing.
ASUS TUF Gaming VG279Q1A IPS 27” Gaming Monitor
Get the best in immersive gaming with the ASUS TUF Gaming VG279Q1A 27” Monitor. Utilising IPS panel technology, this gaming monitor beautifully recreates your favourite games with smooth frame rates thanks to its 165Hz refresh rate and FreeSync compatibility. Plus, the 1ms response time will conduct battle with great speed and accuracy. Thanks to its tilt and swivel features, you can match this monitor to your ergonomic needs, letting you game for longer in comfort.
noblechairs EPIC Gaming Chair Fallout Nuka-Cola Edition
Sit in the very best of post-apocalyptic, Americana style with the noblechairs EPIC Fallout Nuka-Cola Edition. This gaming chair is equipped with all the noblechairs creature comforts that we love, such as a lockable tilt rocking mechanism, backrest recline, and 4D armrests. It just does it all whilst sporting an iconic, officially licenced Nuka-Cola design! The vibrant red and white PU leather upholstery serves as the perfect backdrop for the finely stitched Nuka-Cola bottle and branding.
Zap that thirst!
Ducky MIYA 69 PRO Holy Flame Gaming Keyboard
Add some style to your set up with the Ducky MIYA 69 PRO Holy Flame Gaming Keyboard. Sporting a stunning red and black colourway backlit in white LEDs, this mechanical keyboard has highly durable PBT keycaps, which won’t shine with use. To enhance your typing experience, it has genuine Cherry MX switches. This model utilises the great all-arounder tactile Cherry MX Brown switches, but others are available.
Glorious Model D Wireless Gaming Mouse
Cables? Where we’re going, we don’t need no cables. Certainly not with the Glorious Model D Wireless Gaming Mouse under your palm. This optical gaming mouse sports a 71-hour battery life, lightweight status at 69g, and low latency 2.4GHz wireless connectivity. Plus, it harnesses the power of the Glorious BAMF optical sensor, with up to 19,000 DPI, adjustable sensitivity, and 400 IPS tracking. Every swish, click, and glide will register with pixel precision!
Christmas Delivery Cut Off Dates
Please note that the Christmas cut-off date for custom gaming PCs is November 27th 2023. Any systems ordered after this date aren’t guaranteed to arrive before December 25th 2023.
For more details and further delivery dates, please read our dedicated post.
Black Friday Gaming Set Upgrade
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X CPU
Boost your performance with the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X CPU and Zen 3 architecture. Boasting six cores and twelve threads, this processor can reach boost speeds up to 4.60GHZ and will effortlessly handle your single- or multi-threaded tasks. Plus, it utilises the AMD AM4 socket and has a DDR4 controller, making it compatible with a wide range of existing tech – should you not have the budget to upgrade your motherboard, too.
Asus GeForce RTX 3060 Dual V2 OC LHR GPU
Enhance your gaming with photo realistic graphics, thanks to the ASUS GeForce RTX 3060 Dual V2 GPU. Utilising Ampere architecture, this graphics card has second-gen RT and third-gen Tensor cores to expertly render your favourite AAA games with realistic lighting effects and AI-enhanced upscaling. Plus, the ASUS axiel tech fan design will help keep this component operating to temperature, thanks to its increase in downward air pressure.
WD Black SN850X 2TB M.2 2280 NVMe PCIe SSD
Slow storage getting you down? With the WD Black SN850X 2TB M.2 SSD, you can bolster both your capacity and speed! This high-performance NVMe SSD boasts read and write speeds of 7000MB/s and 5300MB/s, respectively. Lightning-fast, you can say goodbye to slow loading screens and boot times. Plus, the 2TB capacity, and total 600TBW, you will have plenty of space for all your files, media, music, and ever-growing game library.
Cooler Master MasterLiquid PL240 Flux CPU Cooler
Keep cool in every sense of the word with the Cooler Master MasterLiquid PL240 Flux CPU Cooler. This white edition is the perfect backdrop for the RGB lighting on the blades and CPU cap, making for a stunning edition to your thermal solution. The premium dual chamber pump delivers a balanced volume of flow to pressure ratio through the system, resulting in impressive cooling performance. Plus, the low-profile radiator enhances compatibility with a whole range of components and cases.
Grab a Black Friday Deal for Your Set Up
Of course, this is but a tiny snapshot of the amazing deals you can score with the Overclockers UK Black Friday sale. Check out our dedicated corner of the website for all things Black Friday and let us know how much you saved upgrading your set up!
Deals are subject to availability and correct at the time of writing.
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Emily Haylock
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Emily is a board and cosy gamer, keyboard obsessive, and content copywriter for Overclockers UK. She has been with Overclockers UK for two years, writing about everything from noblechairs to 8Pack PCs. She writes from within her desk nest with a foster pup at her feet. (What, a desk duvet is a totally normal thing!) In her downtime, she likes to play board games, farming sims, and old-school Final Fantasy. IX to be specific. It is the best, and that is a hill she will die on.
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