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End of Year Showdown – The Best Hardware of 2021
We've seen plenty of great hardware launches this year! As we approach 2022, we're taking a look back at our favourite hardware of 2021. Kicking things off has to be graphics cards. This year both Team Green and Team Red have launched some incredible cards, but we're going to look at just one from AMD and one from NVIDIA. Both of the gaming GPUs are aimed at the casual gamer, but offer excellent graphical performance and the latest gaming features for AAA games at an…
Overclockers UK’s Guide to the Best Peripherals of 2021!
It’s that time of year when you start thinking about what present to get the gamer in your life. Fear not, as the team of experts here at Overclockers UK, have compiled our choices for the best peripherals of 2021. From broadcast-grade microphones to superior keyboards – we’ve got the perfect gift ideas here for everyone. Microphones Razer Seiren VR Pro Microphone Engineered for creators, the Razer Seiren V2 microphone, surpasses Razer’s previous generation of Seiren microphones, due to its built-in analogue limiter. Programmed to automatically eliminate clipping, your audience is guaranteed to hear your voice crystal-clear. Plus, paired with the high pass filter, any unwanted low frequencies will be diminished.…
Christmas Gift Inspo – Right Here at Overclockers UK
Here at Overclockers UK, we have been busy little bees writing lots of articles to help you get together gift inspo. From launches to comparisons, we are all about making your life easier. Today is no different. So you don’t have to go digging back through all our articles, I am listing them all here and will be regularly updating with any new content we write. Bookmark this page and get perusing! Launches: The Best of the Best Take a looksee at all the latest tech released this year, available on our website.…
The Ultimate Christmas Gift Guide for PC Gamers
The countdown to Christmas is officially on. If that fills you with a sense of panic and dread, don’t worry, you are not alone. We are here with some Christmas gift selections and suggestions, to help you navigate the arduous task that is present shopping. Take a deep breath, sniff a Christmas-scented candle, and come with me. I have a three-tiered guide featuring all the best gifts from Overclockers UK for the PC gamer in your life. If you are a PC gamer, then subtly…
Celebrate Bonfire Night with the New Call of Duty and RGB
Sledgehammer Games is back with their latest entry to the Call of Duty franchise. Vanguard sees us return to World War II to fight across four areas – The Eastern Front, North Africa, The Western Front, and The Pacific. All in time for bonfire night. What better way to celebrate than to blow stuff up in Call of Duty, and to take a look at some pretty RGB systems and peripherals. Call of Duty Vanguard Activision, Sledgehammer Games 2017's Call of Duty: WWII focused…
It’s Time to Upgrade Your Keyboard: Here are Our Top Picks For You!
(Image credit: Steel Series) Ah, Friday the 22nd of October. Autumn is here. It's time to get out the fluffy jumpers and cosy socks. With Halloween just around the corner, all your think about is whether Mario or Lugi is your costume of choice this year. But here at Overclockers UK, we can think of something that is far more exciting... It's CAPS LOCK Day! And what better time to start thinking about upgrading your keyboard? In fact, we have a wide range of mechanical…
The Ultimate Gaming Combos with Hot Wheels: UNLEASHED
The nostalgia factor is strong with this game drop. It has to be roughly twenty years since I last thought about Hot Wheels, but seeing a new game release on PC, and other consoles, has got my inner 90s kid hyped. I used to love watching those epic, tiny cars zoom across that iconic, orange track. Did I grow up wanting a car with go-faster flames? Yes, yes I did. Whilst the car I drive lacks flaming motifs, I can now at least zip around elaborate races thanks to Hot Wheels: UNLEASHED. Unleash Extreme Driving Hot…
Spoiled in September for Amazing Game Drops
Usually, when checking out the list of game releases for the upcoming month, I find five really juicy titles to get all excited about. But, with so many games dropping this September, I couldn't limit this list to five - you get the full ten. Plus, even though the summer might be officially done, we still have to think about keeping our gaming PCs cool. Especially if you’re going to be cranking up the heating soon! So to go with this phenomenal collection of games,…
Left Hander’s, Ambidextrous Gaming Mice, and a Few Famous Lefties
August 13th is International Left Hander’s Day. It’s time to celebrate all our left-handed gamers out there! Overclockers UK might not be Ned Flanders’ Leftorium, but we do stock a number of ambidextrous gaming mice. From big brand names, like MSI and Razer, to colourful additions from Xtrfy, there’s an ambidextrous gaming mouse out there for everyone. So, sit back and read through this breakdown of what’s available, all with a liberal scattering of famous left-handers and facts. MSI Clutch Naturally, with it being MSI…
Summer of Gaming: Hot New Titles Coming This July
The summer holidays are fast approaching. For many of us, that means six glorious weeks of gaming are ahead. Whilst social restrictions are easing, it looks like we might be getting a traditional British summer of rain, rain, and more rain. The perfect excuse to stay inside with a cuppa and play the hottest new games. Here at Overclockers UK, we have taken a look at all the great games being released this July, ranked them, and paired them with a pre-built gaming PC from…
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,…
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…