Peripherals
Peripherals are more than just gaming accessories. They give you a competitive edge and look great, so give them the time they deserve. Peruse our posts.
How to Choose the Perfect Key switches for Your Mechanical Keyboard
When it comes to selecting the perfect key switch, there is a multitude of different options for you to choose from. To make this process easier for you, here at Overclockers UK we’ve compiled all of our expert knowledge about mechanical key switches into one article. We’ll be showing you all the different types of key switches from Cherry MX and Glorious, along with some of our favourite mechanical gaming keyboards! What is a mechanical key switch? Without a key switch, you wouldn’t be able…
Enhance Your Desk with New Glorious Mouse Mat and Keyboard Pad
Your desk is nearly complete. You’ve picked the right sized keyboard and you’ve bagged yourself a mouse with the perfect DPI level for you. Now you just need to select the best mousepad and equip yourself with a keyboard mat. Glorious is here today to kill two birds with one launch. Meet the Chroma Key Mouse Mat and the Sound-Dampening Keyboard Mat. Glorious Chroma Key Mouse Mat For streamers out there with a mouse cam, let me ask you a question. Is your mousepad boring?…
Start Your Engines with MOZA Racing – Now Available at OcUK!
Calling all racing sim fans, today is your lucky day. We are excited to say that Overclockers UK now stocks MOZA Racing products. These racing sim specialists have perfected the art of steering wheels, pedals, wheelbases, digital dashboards, and all the accessories you could ever need. Even better, there’s a full racing sim ecosystem available too. It’s time to pull on your driving gloves and come for a spin, as we check out these incredible racing sim goodies. R5 Ecosystem First up, we have the…
Mouse Accessories to Take Your Gaming to the Next Level
Even though you bagged yourself the gaming mouse of your dreams, do you still find things aren’t quite as perfect as you’d hoped? Maybe the cable is too stiff, or the surface is too slippery, or the mouse feet just aren’t gliding properly? If that sounds a bit like you, then you’re in the right place! Here at Overclockers UK, we have plenty of accessories for your gaming mouse to help you mod your precious peripheral to perfection. Control Your Cables with a Mouse Bungee …
Everything We Learned From The Call of Duty Next Showcase
Last week, Activision and Infinity Ward held the Call of Duty Next Showcase. Filled with big reveals and riveting deep dives, the team pulled back the curtain on what fans can expect from Modern Warfare II and Warzone in a big way. You can check out the full Call of Duty Next Showcase event for yourself below. However, if you don’t have five spare hours to watch it, we’ve got some highlights for you to read up on. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fpAWUFjDy9E&ab_channel=CallofDuty The Battle Royale Gets Bigger with…
Exciting Times: Get Ready for Akko Gaming Keyboards
We all love a good gaming keyboard, here at Overclockers UK. They are the unsung hero of your gaming set-up, interfacing with your games reliably, illuminating your desk, and providing that iconic click-clack of keys. So, when a new brand joins the line-up, it’s only too right we get excited. Who Are Akko? You’d be forgiven for not knowing who Akko are having only formed in 2016. This Chinese keyboard manufacturers have been around for only six years, but they are definitely making waves in…
PBT vs ABS: Keycaps Explained
Keycaps come in a multitude of different colours and can either be manufactured from PBT or ABS. We’ve put together this helpful guide showing you everything there is to know about keycaps, including explaining the difference between PBT and ABS keycaps as well as what double-shot and dye-sub keycaps are. What are Keycaps? A keycap is the plastic top that covers each individual key switch. It will have either a letter, number, or symbol imprinted onto it. This legend shows what you are inputting into…
Here Are The Best Webcams You Can Get For Streaming
If you’ve been thinking about getting into the world of PC streaming, one piece of equipment you need to be sure to have is a webcam. You can’t be the star of the show without a camera rolling on you after all! We’ve spoken to our team of tech experts here at Overclockers UK to find you some amazing webcams to help kickstart your streaming career. Why Do You Need a Webcam for Streaming? Seeing streamers interact with viewers and react to the game is…
Get Ready for University with Overclockers UK and UNiDAYS!
Back to School: A Student’s Guide to the Latest Tech Get Ready for University with Overclockers UK and UNiDAYS! Back to Uni – The Overclockers UK Way The best Laptops to take Back to School in 2020 The Top Five Asus laptops to take back to school! As Freshers Week and the start of term looms ever nearer, we’re here to make sure you have everything you need. Get yourself ready for the next three years with hardware designed to last and…
The 10 Best Tips to Achieve Perfect Mouse Aim
As any FPS gamer will attest, perfecting your mouse aim makes a big difference to your performance. Sure, you will have good days where you stay on target. There will also be the bad days when you can’t buy yourself a clean shot. But with so many esports professionals delivering consistent, high-level performances you can’t help but wonder – is there some secret I’m missing out on? While there’s no easy or short solution, there are plenty of things you can be doing to improve…
Wired vs Wireless Keyboards – Which One Is for You?
With so many varieties of gaming keyboards out there, it can be hard to find the perfect one for you. If you are debating between purchasing a wired or wireless keyboard and need to know the differences, then look no further. We’ve compiled everything we know about wired and wireless keyboards into this handy guide to help you decide which is the right one for you! Wired Keyboards: A wired keyboard will have typically a USB cable that connects directly to your gaming PC. Glorious GMMK…
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…