Buying Advice
Read our Buyer’s Advice for hardware, peripherals, and gaming PCs. Overclockers UK are here to help you pick the perfect components for your computer.
Want to Save Money When Building a Gaming PC? Here’s Our Top Five Tips!
Building your dream gaming PC doesn’t have to break the bank! In fact, there are plenty of ways you can save money when it comes to your hardware. Need more convincing? We’ve included our top five tips on how to save money when building a gaming PC. Prioritise Your Graphics Card Aesthetic might be at the top of your list, but your graphics card is arguably one of the most important components of your gaming PC. Without a high-quality GPU, you won’t be able to…
Mid Tower vs Full Tower: Which PC Case is Best for a Gaming PC?
Mid tower vs full tower – which of these PC case form factors is better for your set up? Does one provide more of a distinct boost over your enemies in-game? For all those who are struggling to decide between a mid or full tower case, this blog post is for you! We’ve compiled everything you need to know about these two case form factors, including their pros and cons, and highlighted their key differences. All of which should help you decide which case is…
60Hz vs 120Hz – What’s The Difference
When it comes to gaming, having a high FPS will only get you so far without the refresh rate to back it up. In this article, we’re explaining all the differences between 60Hz and 120Hz. We’ve all been there. You’ve just built a brand-new gaming PC for the first time, and whilst you’ve got FPS to spare, you’re still stuck with Dad's old 60Hz Dell monitor. But does refresh rate really matter all that much? The Basics Okay, before we go any further, let's get…
Which is Better? Trackpad vs Mouse
Trackpad vs mouse – is one better than the other? To answer this question, we’re taking a closer look at both trackpads and mice. We’ll cover the basics of what they are along with the pros and cons of each, to help you decide which is better for your set up. Trackpad A trackpad serves as a touch-sensitive interface that allows you to interact with your laptop by detecting the motion and position of your finger. Moving your finger along the trackpad…
The Definitive Gaming Sim Enthusiast Christmas Gift Guide
Ground control to Major Tom, commencing countdown to Christmas. We’ve assembled this gift guide to help you find the perfect present for a simulation game enthusiast in your life. Whether they like to take to the skies or hit the tarmac, Overclockers UK has got gifts galore to help you give their sim setup an upgrade this festive season. We’ve split this guide into three to cover a game of popular genres; one third for flight sim enthusiasts playing the likes of Microsoft Flight Simulator…
Overclockers UK Supreme Christmas Guide to Buying a Gaming PC
Christmas is fast approaching. This means it's time to grab the perfect gift for the gamer in your life. As you may already know, we produce some amazing gaming PCs here at Overclockers UK to suit almost everyone. From casual to enthusiast, pre-built to custom and configurable; someone’s dream PC is just waiting to be gifted! What’s even better, we’ve found some terrific extras that would make for great stocking fillers! The Gamer Dad The Gamer Dad does not ask for much. Just a bit of…
Which Ethernet Cable Do I Need?
An ethernet cable is vital for connecting you to the internet. How else are you to stream your favourite videos or play the latest online game? But which ethernet cable is right for you? As the PC experts we’ve compiled everything you need to know about ethernet cables into this blog article, covering the basics of what one is, why you need one, and the different types of cables. What is an Ethernet Cable? An ethernet, or network, cable is responsible for carrying broadband signals…
Overclockers UK Christmas Delivery Cut-Off Dates for 2023
The Spooky Season is officially done, Black Friday is around the corner, so that means Christmas is on the horizon. It’s time to turn Mariah Carey up and take note of our Christmas delivery cut-off dates. Feel free to bookmark this page, keep a tab constantly open, whatever it takes to not miss out! Custom PCs Our custom-built gaming PCs are always in high demand and it takes time to build them. We want to make sure they are performing optimally before they are sent…
Indie Psychological Horror Games Making Global Waves
Guest Blog Article Written by Adrian Virgo At Overclockers UK, we are passionate about supporting independent studios on the rise. Here are our top 3 must-plays in the psychological horror genre, and gaming PC’s we recommend specifically suited for each game. Omori In the game Omori, we control withdrawn teenager Sunny and his alternative persona, Omori. We follow him in both his real life and dream world, called ‘Headspace’. Uncover his traumatic truths before he moves away from his old life, forever. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CyVv-jFJiJ8&t=4s Based on…
Savvy Spending: Balancing Studies and Gaming on a Student Budget
For some of you, October marks the beginning of your university life. We’re here with a savvy spending guide to help you balance gaming and studying on a student budget. When your student loan drops, it is oh-so-tempting to splurge on that juicy bit of tech you’ve been eyeing up. Sadly, this money needs to last you through the semester and blowing it all on gadgets ain’t going to keep you fed. But never fear, this Overclockers UK guide is going to be chock-full of…
Lifestyle Inspo: Autumn Vibes Gaming Setup
Back in the summer, we took a look at how you could colour co-ordinate your gaming set-up. Now the leaves are turning and there is a chill to the air, we wondered what autumn themes we could come up with. Whether your aesthetic is permanently set to Gilmore Girls or you just like the warm tones, we can all agree, autumn has some iconic vibes. To celebrate the season, we have put together some autumnal colour co-ordinated tech. Who knows, it could inspire your next…
Sims 4 is Free-to-Play – So Treat Yourself to These Bundles!
Over eight years into its life and Sims 4 ditched its entry fee and went free-to-play! EA confirmed this would happen from October 18th 2023 and is great for the title. As it frees up the finances of new and old players alike, it's a great excuse to treat yourself to some of the many, many packs available. Sims 4 sells additional content in three ways – hefty expansion packs, substantial yet niche game packs, and charming if shallow stuff packs. With over three dozen…