Explore the Best Gaming PCs and Laptops for Your Playcation

The worst has happened. You’ve booked yourself a playcation, but your gaming PC or laptop has given up the ghost. It’s beyond economical repair. It’s gone. RIP. Or maybe, you’re just in the market for something new. Whatever motivation you have for snagging yourself a new battle station, I have put together the perfect list just for you. A ranked list, no less. Depending on your needs and budget, you can choose from our spicy range of Casual, Enthusiast, Pro-Gamer, or Elite Tiers. For both…

Holiday the 2023 Way – Take a Playcation

It's time to holiday - yay! First, there were vacations. Then came the staycation. At Overclockers UK, we’d like to introduce you to the idea of the Playcation. When looked up in the Overclockers Dictionary of Everything, here is how Playcation is defined: The act of taking time off work, specifically to play video games. Summer Holiday Sure, why not escape on holiday to somewhere sunny abroad or any of the beautiful areas the UK has to offer, but we think spending some quality relaxing…

Zwift to Stage 21 of the Tour de France

Zwift to Stage 21 of the Tour de France

Zwift is what happens when you merge cycling and PC gaming.  The Zwift system allows you to undergo cycling training from the comfort of your own home. No having to worry about facing the elements, avoiding cars and other traffic, or (in my case) anyone else seeing you. Now, with the Tour de France happening yearly, it’s easy to feel inspired and motivated to hop back on the bike and power out a few miles.  What is the Stage 21 of the Tour de France…

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The Kolink Trio: Classic, Umbra, & Umbra Void Fans

Continuing its aim to bring premium-quality products throughout the PC gaming community, Kolink has added a trio of fans to an already exquisite range of accessories. At Overclockers UK, we’re introducing three new 120mm PWM fans: the Kolink Classic, the Kolink Umbra, and the Kolink Umbra Void.  Starting with the Kolink Classic, all fans deliver splendid cooling performance in their own right. What’s more, each version is incorporated with additional features which take the look of your gaming PC to the next level. For example,…

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Conquer Mountains with this New Range of Peripherals Available Now

A new range of peripherals has dropped at Overclockers UK, and this news needs more hype than Game of Throne’s Cleganebowl. Oh yes, we now stock Mountain.gg’s outstanding Everest keyboards and Makalu 67 gaming mouse. There is even a cheeky collab with MOOY and their game-changing cable tidies. Every product from this range is bursting with innovation and amazing features to help you reach the peak of your gaming performance. Let’s take a closer look at these incredible gaming peripherals. Of course, you can bet…

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Meet the Ninjutso Origin One X Wireless Gaming Mouse

Introducing one of the lightest gaming peripherals you’ll likely ever hold in your hand - the Ninjutso Origin One X Wireless Gaming Mouse. Combining an ultralight weight of just 66g and an IE-inspired shape, your gameplay experience is about to evolve to a whole new level. Sporting a sleek, super-thin shelled design, this gaming mouse is also equipped with a premium Kailh GM 8.0 switch, smooth Virgin PTFE feet, leading PAW3335 sensor, and flawless USB-C charging. With the Ninjutso Origin One X, you’ll sharpen your…

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How the New Companions Work in ESO: Blackwood

The Elder Scrolls Online's Blackwood Chapter, the latest in the game's thrilling, year-long "Gates of Oblivion" event, is finally out. With the expansion, comes a companion system being rolled out into the MMORPG for the first time. Equipped with their own gear, skills, and dialogue, these AI companions even come with their own rapport system. With this, comes another layer of impact towards your in-game decisions. Although they're not "sworn to carry your burdens", you'll have an armour-clad pal for combat (except PvP), conversation, and…

Quake at 25

July marks the 25th anniversary of the release of the original Quake (id Software's first true 3D FPS). Whilst Doom was id’s breakout success, Quake remains a fan favourite, successful enough since launch to spawn three sequels and countless mods. Even retaining a cult following to this day, such an influential game calls for a suitable thorough retrospective, so here we go. Earth-shattering success The initial concept for Quake had been kicking around for some time - with some oblique references even appearing as far…

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The Behemoth Returns: 8Pack’s Overclocked Hypercube is Better Than Ever

So far this year, 8Pack has brought us the Frame R8 wall-mounted build. Now he has returned with a new and improved favourite. That's right, it's back. Levelled up with all the latest and greatest tech on the market, let us introduce the 8Pack Hypercube Mark 2. This beast is chock-full of high-end tech from AMD and Nvidia whilst housing an entirely custom-built water cooling system. Still not convinced? 8Pack himself has hand-selected every component, pre-binned the CPU, and overclocked this machine to the extreme.…

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Top Five AMD CPUs for Gaming – Available Right Now!

When it comes to gaming, we here at Overclockers UK know that you only want the best from your desktop. More to the point, you only want the best for your gaming PC. For those of you looking to upgrade your central processing unit to match the capabilities of your AM4 socket motherboard, this is the list for you. Extensive research has gone into curating this top five list of AMD CPUs and pairing them with the perfect game. Strap in, give it a read,…

Father's Day 2021

Ultimate Top Ten Gift Ideas for Father’s Day 2021

Father's Day is fast approaching. Whether you’re a partner buying on behalf of your children or actually buying for Dad, getting the right gift to celebrate Dad’s Day can be overwhelming. Here at Overclockers UK, we live to make your life easier. We're taking the guesswork out of buying for all the dads out there who love tech, gaming, and PCs. While we think everything on our website would make a great gift for the father figure in your life, we have compiled a handy Top Ten list of gift ideas for you; instead…

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The Kolink Inspire K5 is a Beauty in ARGB Design

Performance, aesthetics, and cooling - three crucial factors that go into buying a gaming PC case. Thankfully, you won't have to prioritise one over the other, courtesy of the Kolink Inspire K5 ARGB Mid-Tower Case. A long-awaited addition to the Inspire range, Kolink brings a one-of-a-kind design to the K5 mid-tower chassis. The eyes are immediately dazzled by the front panel's addressable RGB-LED strip and rear 120mm ARGB fan. A tinted yet chic tempered glass side panel easily shows off your dazzling colours and high-end…