Think esports – Think Overclockers UK

esports has rapidly become a hugely successful global industry, with countless popular esports games, leagues, and teams.   If you’re looking to get into the world of esports and ensure your battle station to ready to play all your favourite competitive titles, here at Overclockers UK we’ve got everything you need. We partnered with successful esports teams and high-quality manufacturers, to deliver responsive peripherals, high refresh monitors, pre-built gaming PCs, and even comfortable gaming chairs.   What is Esports? First up – what exactly is esports? …

Kolink Inspire K2 Plus and Core Standard

Back and Better Than Ever: The Kolink Inspire K2 Plus PC Case 

Kolink has brought back one of their fan-favourite PC cases, this time with fancy improvements. Meet the Kolink Inspire K2 Plus!  Whilst many features remain the same – if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it, amiright? - there are a number of ease-of-use upgrades integrated within the design. Plus, an aesthetic glow-up. We all love a glow-up. If your Micro-ATX case is looking a bit shabby or you’re itching to start a new build, stick around and see how this classic Kolink chassis has been…

Black Myth: Wukong Set to Stun with Ray-Tracing and DLSS Support

Black Myth: Wukong Set to Stun with Ray-Tracing and DLSS Support 

Something we love about being gaming enthusiasts is finding a game well before release and following its development. Catching the cinematic trailers, gameplay videos, and the latest updates from the devs. One such upcoming game that has caught our attention is Black Myth: Wukong.  Developed by the Chinese game company, Game Science, Black Myth is still a way off being on our gaming monitors. But there has been plenty of insight as to what this game entails and just how stunning the graphics are going…

Anatomy of a RAM Module – Everything You Need to Know

Whether you’re a complete beginner or a veteran PC expert who wants to catch up on your hardware knowledge, our dedicated ‘Anatomy Of’ series is just for you. We’ve crafted this in-depth range of articles to highlight what goes into all the important PC components. In this blog post, we’ll be covering RAM. What is RAM? To keep it simple, RAM, or Random Access Memory, is a form of volatile memory. It is typically responsible for temporarily storing and processing data as and when the…

The NVIDIA RTX 4060 Has Landed!

The latest addition of the RTX 40 Series has arrived at Overclockers UK – the NVIDIA RTX 4060.   The NVIDIA RTX 4060: Built utilising cutting-edge Ada Lovelace architecture, the RTX 4060 is a must-have GPU for mid-range gaming. Equipped with up to 3072 CUDA cores, boosted clock speeds of 2460MHz, and up to 8GB of high-quality GDDR6 video memory, unlock fast smooth performance in all your favourite games at up to 1080p resolutions.   What’s more, with both third-gen RT and fourth-gen Tensor cores,…

Work From Home: Make the Most of Your Desk (Part 6)

Well, here we are. Part 6, the end of our little series on how we, the Overclockers Content Team, set up our workspaces at home. So let’s get this show on the road and let you guys peek into the world of how I work. The OcUK WFH Saga So Far Before I wax poetically on about my setup, why not check out the amazing articles that came before mine, and see where the magic happens for my fellow Overclockers UK content creators.  Emily Rob Glyn…

Endgame Gear EM-C Series Mouse Pads

Dynamic Performance from the Endgame Gear EM-C Series Mouse Pads 

Get ready to enhance your FPS gaming with the Endgame Gear EM-C Series Mouse Pads.  These XL mouse mats are constructed of premium materials that facilitate high-performance gaming from your mouse. Woven cloth surface, Japanese Poron base, and stitched edges, these mouse pads have it all!   The EM-C Series  The Endgame Gear EM-C Series has two mouse pads in the line-up. The EM-C and the EM-C Plus. Both are black, with subtle Endgame Gear branding for an iconic finish that will effortlessly blend into any…

The Best Graphics Cards for Gaming in 2023!

Are you looking to upgrade your graphics card to level up your performance? Then you’re in luck! In this article, we investigate the best graphics cards for gaming in 2023.   Casual Gaming Casual gamers won’t need to invest in a hefty 4K compatible GPU. A graphics card with enough CUDA cores and clock speeds to support up to 1080p resolutions with reliable FPS is the perfect choice for casual gaming. Our top recommendations for this include an NVIDIA RTX 4060 Ti or AMD Radeon RX…

Why is My Gaming Laptop So Slow?

Why is My Gaming Laptop So Slow?

A slow and poor performing laptop is a nightmare to use. There are numerous different things that can influence your laptop’s performance.   To aid you in figuring out what’s causing your laptop to be so slow, we’ve put together this list of the most common problems and our top fixes.  Cluttered Storage: If your laptop is full of clutter, old files, and unwanted games, it’s time to consider cleaning it up. Let’s face it, you don’t need that game you’ve not touched for five years,…

Best PCs to Play Aliens: Dark Descent 

Best PCs to Play Aliens: Dark Descent 

Call us gluttons for punishment, but we love to scare ourselves silly facing down the mighty Xenomorph. Now there is a brand-new game to terrify us all over again. Let’s check out Aliens: Dark Descent.  Released on June 19th, Aliens: Dark Descent has a gripping storyline to follow with stunning graphics to match. Already receiving a warm welcome, we’ve got five high-performance PCs that we think would be perfect for playing this real time strategy game.   Aliens: Dark Descent Gameplay  Aliens: Dark Descent is a…

Who is the Fittest? Compete in These Great Sports Games this Weekend 

Who is the Fittest? Compete in These Great Sports Games this Weekend 

Summer is in full swing, and it’s giving us the itch to get outside and play some sports. Sort of. For our weekend gaming, we’re showcasing some great sports games to play with your mates.  Instead of risking injury, sunburn, and who knows what else, sports games let us bring our need for outdoor activities firmly inside. Sure, getting exercise and fresh air are great, but there’s something to be said for having professional-grade skills at your fingertips. I don’t know about you, but I…

Phanteks is Elevating Your Cooling with the C370 and R260

Keep your gaming PC as cool as can be, with the Phanteks C370 water blocks and R260 reservoirs. Take your custom water cooling to a new level with these bad boys!  I think it’s safe to say, that if you’re an PC enthusiast, you aspire to build a custom water loop one day. Well, that day may be closer than you thought, as the C370 and R260 make it that little bit easier to plan and build your own loop.  C370 A Block for Everyone …