Monitors
Extended monitors vs curved monitors? To 4k or not to 4k? What about multiple monitors? Read our guides and overviews to find you the best gaming monitor.
How Do I Set up Dual Monitors?
If you want to level up your battle station with a dual monitor set up but don’t know how, here at Overclockers UK we’ve put together everything you need into one handy blog article. In this guide, we highlight the benefits of a dual monitor set up, along with step-by-step instructions on how to configure your monitors in both Windows 11 and 10. Dual Monitor Set Ups A dual monitor set up will provide you with a lot of added benefits, for both work and…
How to Connect a Monitor to Your Laptop
Whether as an improvement on your laptop’s existing screen or as a second one to boost your productivity, connecting a monitor to your laptop has many benefits. Here’s how you can easily hook them up for yourself. Considering Connections The first thing to consider is what kind of cable you will use to connect your laptop and monitor. The three main types are HDMI, USB-C, and VGA. Unless you’re using an older monitor, you are unlikely to use VGA (or Video Graphics Array) as it…
HDMI vs DP vs DVI: A Gamer’s Guide to Finding the Best Interface
As a gamer, you will be used to having a lot of different cables to deal with. You might have even noticed several different ports in your monitor and wondered what they are all for. After all, how many interfaces does one gaming PC need? With so many different types of video connections available, we’re going to break down the big three – HDMI, DisplayPort, and DVI. We’ve covered a couple of them before, but this time we’re widening our scope and putting on our…
Here’s Everything You Need to Build Your Ultimate Gaming Setup
We’ve all been there, scrolling through Instagram and gaping in envy at the sleek, stylish setups shared. It’s perfectly natural to feel a little desire, especially when they look so good! Luckily, we have everything you need to cure that jealousy here at Overclockers UK. Just follow along and check off everything you need to build your own ultimate gaming setup. Check Your System First things first – you can’t play any games if you don’t have a system to play them on! If you’re…
Check Out These Red Hot Upgrades For Your Gaming Setup!
When it comes to your gaming setup, there’s always room for an upgrade. Whether your battle station is begging for a complete overhaul or you just want to game on the go, there’s always that little something you can do to elevate your gaming experience. So today, we’re going to turn up the heat and make your setup sizzle. Overhaul Your System Is your gaming PC old and in need of an upgrade? Time to get it back on track. We think that the stellar…
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…
GTA VI is Coming, Making an Exciting Future for Rockstar’s Flagship Franchise
Update 05/12/23 Grand Theft Auto Six has been officially revealed, with Rockstar unveiling the first trailer for GTA VI. Whilst we’re working with pretty limited info at the moment, Grand Theft Auto Six’s first trailer has revealed we’re heading back to the Miami-inspired Vice City. What’s more, it looks like there is going to be a huge map to explore in GTA VI. In the trailer, we saw everything from the beaches and city, all the way to the Everglades. Rockstar Won’t Let You Play…
Monitor Types Explained: Everything You Need to Know!
When it comes to upgrading your monitor, there are a lot of important factors to take into consideration. In order to choose the perfect monitor, you will need to consider LCD vs OLED, the different types of monitor panels, and the advantages or disadvantages of each. With all these different factors and questions to consider, our team of experts here at Overclockers UK have decided to compile this helpful guide. In due course, all your questions about different monitor types will be answered! So, get…
You NEED This for Elden Ring
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…
The Best Time Loop Games to Play for Groundhog Day 2022
Okay campers, rise and shine because there are video games to be played. What better way to celebrate Groundhog Day than by sticking yourself in a virtual time loop and going full Phil Connors? Time loop video games have seen a huge surge in popularity over recent years. That means there’s more for you to play than ever before. Here at Overclockers UK, we’ve picked out our favourite time loop games for you to trap yourself in for Groundhog Day. Deathloop One of 2021’s most-hyped releases has managed to break free and follow us into this year. You’ll play as Colt in Deathloop, trying to break the time loop trapping the isle…
OLED Monitors: Everything You Need to Know About the Next-Generation of Monitors
The next generation of monitors now features an OLED screen rather than the traditional LCD display. As more people are upgrading to OLED monitors; Overclockers UK has decided to create this helpful guide on everything you need to know about OLED screens. Including the risk and prevention of screen burn-in. What are OLED Monitors? OLED screens consist of OLED (Organic Light Emitting Diodes) pixels. These diodes individually illuminate the pixels and act as independent light sources. This results in brighter images with more vivid colours and contrasts. Are OLED Monitors Good for Gaming? As the diodes act as independent light…
End of Year Showdown – The Best Hardware of 2021
We've seen plenty of great hardware launches this year! As we approach 2022, we're taking a look back at our favourite hardware of 2021. Kicking things off has to be graphics cards. This year both Team Green and Team Red have launched some incredible cards, but we're going to look at just one from AMD and one from NVIDIA. Both of the gaming GPUs are aimed at the casual gamer, but offer excellent graphical performance and the latest gaming features for AAA games at an…