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.
Everything You Need to Know About Different Gaming Keyboard Sizes
Whether you love playing fast-paced FPS titles or quiet farming simulators, you need a high-quality keyboard that can handle it all. With so many different keyboard types and sizes available, you don’t need to worry about compromising on performance or comfort if you have a small setup or office space. All you need is a keyboard that suits the size of your desk, that still offers you a distinct advantage in all your favourite games! Different Keyboard Sizes: Not only are keyboards available as either…
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…
Top 5 Gaming Keyboards with Macro keys
Experience intelligent technology that gives you a distinct advantage in all your favourite games, with a keyboard that supports customisable macro keys. Here to tell you everything there is to know about macro keys, we have compiled our list of the top 5 gaming keyboards with programmable macros available at Overclockers UK What are Macro keys? Macro keys are essentially different keystrokes that you can register in order to perform or repeat a certain action. By assigning different commands to macro keys, you can…
How to Update Your Ducky Keyboard’s Firmware
We all know that frustrating feeling when you are in the middle of a boss battle and your keyboard suddenly fails and stops working. Thankfully, however, if you have a Ducky keyboard, there are ways to troubleshoot any unexpected and rather annoying, errors you may stumble across. Some of the problems you may encounter could include certain keys or commands not being recognised or intermittent input lag. A simple fix to this can be, updating your keyboard’s firmware to the latest one available. Whilst this…
Mouse Grips: Why and When You Want to Use Them
Your gaming mouse is a key part of your battle station. During long and intense games, it will stay perfectly cupped in your hand, enduring endless clicks and a torrent of sweat bursting from your palms. So, it deserves some special treatment. That’s why you might be considering fitting it out with an appropriate mouse grip. Not only can this gaming accessory help you get a grip, but it can elevate your gameplay and protect your precious peripheral at the same time. We're going to…
Fresh from the Glorious Forge: Series One PRO Wireless Mice
We all love Limited Edition products. When Glorious fired up the Forge to produce the Series One PRO Wireless gaming mice, we couldn’t help but get some serious heart eyes. There are three models available in their latest Group-Buy run, each sporting their own bold aesthetics and stylish names. Come with us as we ogle these gorgeous gaming mice and then struggle to pick just one. The Lewks The Glorious Series One PRO Wireless Series has a sleek, understated aesthetic, with muted colour highlights and…
Cherry MX Switches Explained: Everything You Need to Know!
When choosing what mechanical gaming keyboard to purchase, you’ve probably noticed the name ‘Cherry MX’ being thrown around a lot. Cherry MX Switches are one of the world’s leading brands of key switches for mechanical keyboards and offer a plethora of intelligent features and customisation options for you to unleash your creativity. By choosing the right Cherry MX switch, you can tailor your keyboard to suit your exact needs and enhance your performance one step further. To tell you absolutely everything there is to know…
22 Awesome PC Gaming Accessories You Will Want For 2022
Your PC can never have enough. Whether it’s your old faithful system or the new Refract Gaming hotness, there are always gaming accessories to go with it. 2022 is filled with them but, luckily for you, we’ve picked out some real corkers to catch your eye. Whether you need to go big for streaming with a new gaming chair or just want the subtle edge of a new gaming keyboard or mouse mat, we at Overclockers UK have plenty to give your setup a tune-up. …
Mechanical vs Membrane Keyboards: Which Ones For You?
Ever wondered what the differences are between mechanical and membrane keyboards? Overclockers UK is back again with another helpful guide telling you everything you need to know about mechanical and membrane keyboards. Including the advantages and disadvantages of both, along with some of our favourite keyboards for you to take a look at. Mechanical Keyboards A mechanical keyboard is constructed from individual springs and key switches, which creates the well-known ‘clicky’ sound after each keypress. Mechanical keyboards can come in a variety of different…
Understanding DPI and How to Get the Most Out of Your Gaming Mouse
When it comes to PC gaming, precision is everything. Having the right hardware makes a big difference, especially with something like your gaming mouse. These days, the best gaming mice come packed with features, such as button placement, ergonomics, and RGB lighting. One of the features you will see prominently listed is the DPI. You might be asking yourself one or two questions – why does it matter so much, and what even is DPI anyway? We’re here to help you get a better understanding…
Glorious Rebranding: Glorious PC Gaming Race has a New Name and a Fresh Look
Glorious PC Gaming Race is no more, long live Glorious. The brand renowned for producing gorgeous, high-end peripherals has decided it is time for a change. Along with a new logo and refreshed branding, the company has shortened its name to Glorious. Their original name is certainly something of an oddity to those not in the know. The manufacturer highlighted this in the official announcement acknowledging that it helped them stand out “within a crowded industry dominated by some massive corporations”. But times have changed,…
Everything You Need to Know About USB Types and Connectors
If you’ve ever been around a computer, then you’ll have had a run in with a USB port or two. The Universal Serial Bus was first concocted in 1994 by a consortium of computing conglomerates, including the likes of Intel and Microsoft. It was introduced to standardise the connection between computers and peripherals, and is overseen by the USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF). The technology has continuously advanced since then, with new types and versions regularly released. With so many iterations floating about, you might not…