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23 Awesome PC Gaming Accessories You Will Want for 2023
Last year, we had a look at 22 accessories all PC gamers will want. Well, it’s one year later so we’re taking things to the next level, with a fresh batch of 23 incredible PC gaming accessories. Whether you need to go big for streaming or need something new to show your setup off on socials, we’ve got plenty here at Overclockers UK for you in 2023. A Gaming Chair That’s More Than Meets the Eye It’s been a good year for Transformers fans, and…
Win a Custom The Great War Western Front PC with Overclockers UK!
Guess what you lucky lot, we’re back with another incredible competition! Courtesy of Overclockers UK and Frontier, you can now get your hands on a powerful The Great War: Western Front gaming PC! The Great War: Western Front Developed by Frontier, The Great War: Western Front is a strategy-based World War 1 game. Take charge and rewrite history, as you step into the shoes of both the Theatre and Field Commander. You’ll need to pick your faction and lead your forces to victory by directing…
Our Favourite Farming Sims for the Summer Solstice!
It’s already been a full year since we last looked at some great farming sim games to play for the summer solstice. There are plenty of new farming games to play this year, so in this post, we’re adding a couple more to our list. Sometimes there's no better way to relax than to take a stroll through virtual hills, tend to your crops, and look after your farm animals. There is no shortage of games that offer us a relaxing farming experience for us…
Explore the Great Outdoors from the Comfort of Your Gaming Chair
To celebrate the Summer Solstice, we’re showcasing our top five survival exploration games. In each of these games, you can escape into the great outdoors as you try to rebuild your life and survive against various threats. To ensure you can truly enjoy your wilderness explorations, we’ve paired all our games with one of our top PCs or laptops and a comfortable gaming chair. Forager: Explore, craft, and farm in the 2D survival game, Forager. Set your own path and goals to work towards, whether…
Overclockers UK’s Step-by-Step Guide to Building Your Own PC
Building your very own gaming PC can be a rather daunting task, especially with so many different components to install and software to set up. Thankfully, Overclockers UK is here to help prevent you from spiraling into a panic. We’ve compiled this complete step-by-step guide to building your own gaming PC, taking you through the entire process from start to finish. You can opt to read this as you go or take a moment, grab a brew, read through our guide, and then tackle your…
Your Guide to Gaming Mice
What mouse you have in your gaming set-up can make (or break!) your performance. As such, there’s no excuse for keen PC gamers to be without a top-notch gaming mouse. This article provides an in-depth guide, taking you through key features to look for when purchasing your next gaming mouse. Armed with the right peripheral, and you can improve your accuracy, increase comfort levels, and even make games easier thanks to extra buttons, specialised features, and better sensors. So, grab yourself a cuppa and read…
Coming To VR: The UploadVR Showcase Special
2023’s biggest night for VR so far hit our screens earlier this week with the UploadVR Showcase. Here are all the games you need to look out for! UploadVR added another video game announcement stream into this month's seemingly never-ending event calendar. The UploadVR Summer Showcase kicked off earlier this week and brought with it a shedload of games that, despite our event fatigue, we’re really excited for. Teahouse of Souls Time for a relax and a cup of tea? In Teahouse of Souls,…
Street Fighter VI is Now on PC and We Are Pumped
Street Fighter is Capcom’s iconic fighter game, and the latest addition is finally on our gaming PCs. It’s high time we took a look at Street Fighter VI. Released on June 2nd 2023, this game has already received a warm welcome after much anticipation for its arrival. We are ready to punch and fight our way through various game modes, with stunning graphics and ultimate move combos. Street Fighter VI Gameplay Street Fighter VI promises a new era of gameplay, with smart evolution and…
The Best Games to Play With Dad For Father’s Day
We hope we’re not the first ones to tell you that it’s nearly Father’s Day. Lucky for you, if you did forget to order dad a hilarious card to mark the occasion, there’s something you can still do to make the day special. Playing video games together, of course! Didn’t you read the title? These couch co-op games are the perfect way for you to spend some quality parent-child time together. Whether you want to solve puzzles, get stuck in with nature, or just fly…
Are Curved Monitors Good for Gaming?
Tempted to buy a curved monitor but don’t know if they’re good for gaming? Then you’re in luck! We’ve put together this complete guide to curved monitors, highlighting all the advantages and how these monitors can boost your gaming performance. What is a Curved Monitor? AOC 49'' AG493UCX2 Curved Monitor A curved monitor has been designed to perfectly match the curvature of the human eye and offer a wide field of view and aspect ratio. Advantages: Typically feature widescreen aspect ratios and resolutions Greater immersion…
The New Fable Game Has Been Revealed! Here’s Everything We Know So Far
Heroes rejoice! After being announced at the XBOX Games Showcase back in 2020, this year’s edition finally brought the first reveal of the new Fable game. If you’re as excited as we are, you’ll want to know every single detail that’s out there. There isn’t much at the moment, but this is everything we know about Fable so far. What is Fable? Since it’s been over a decade since the last Fable game (try not to feel old, try not to feel old) some of…
Overclockers UK Academy: How to Package Your PC
Our Overclockers UK Academy is back with another in-depth guide! Today, we’ll be showing you how to package your PC in case you need to send it back to us. Watch How to Package Your PC Don’t want to read how to package your PC? You can watch Briony, as she talks you through the necessary steps to safely return your PC to us. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NET8RtcxSus Step by Step Before you begin packing up your PC, we recommend you first back up all your precious data…