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The Top Five Asus laptops to take back to school!
Updated for 2023! Among the wide range of gaming laptops we have at Overclockers UK, there are some great ASUS models to explore. A couple of years back, we picked out our top five to take back to school. But since the advent of NVIDIA’s RTX 40 Series and newer generations of Intel and AMD CPUs, we thought it needed an update. Be sure to also check out our Back to School: A Student’s Guide to the Latest Tech for more hardware recommendations. Whether you’re attending school,…
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…
Back to Uni – The Overclockers UK Way
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! The new academic year is drawing ever closer, are you ready? Brush up on what you need to take with you to Halls or student housing. Be sure to check out our Back to School:…
Save on Your Back to School Shopping!
Back to school is drawing closer. No matter if you’re still in denial about having to return or can’t wait to get back to it (the first one being the most likely), it’s time to start thinking about all your back to school shopping. Thankfully, here at Overclockers UK, we’ve got your back! With our fantastic 2023 Back to School Sale, you can get your hands on everything you need to ace your exams and coursework this year! This includes high-powered laptops, must-have peripherals, and…
Glorious Switches Explained: Discern Pandas from Raptors
If you are a fledging keyboard enthusiast, broaching the world of switches can be overwhelming. Today, we’re rounding up Glorious switches to hopefully make the sea of information a little calmer. Glorious is known for their premium, gaming-focused peripherals. Keyboards, mice, mouse mats, accessories – everything a PC enthusiast could want. They also have their own range of specialist switches, as well as ties to Gateron and Kailh. We’re going to go over each switch in detail, discussing their feedback, travel, and actuation force. Grab…
Best Gaming PCs Under £2000
When it comes to buying our gaming PCs, we’d love it if budget wasn’t an issue. Sadly, we have “grown up” responsibilities that eat our funds. Thankfully, Overclockers UK has an extensive range of gaming PCs to suit any budget. Today, we’re looking at gaming PCs that fall under the £2000 price point. Each is from our range of configurable gaming PCs, so there is some wiggle room on cost and spec for each of them. We have three gaming PCs to showcase today, equipped with…
Work From Home: Make the Most of Your Desk (Part 6)
Well, here we are. Part 6, the end of our little series on how we, the Overclockers Content Team, set up our workspaces at home. So let’s get this show on the road and let you guys peek into the world of how I work. The OcUK WFH Saga So Far Before I wax poetically on about my setup, why not check out the amazing articles that came before mine, and see where the magic happens for my fellow Overclockers UK content creators. Emily Rob Glyn…
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…
Your Guide to PC and Console VR
2023 is The Year of VR! New headsets, tech, and a boatload of games are on the way, but are you ready to play? In this guide, we’re explaining everything you need to know to choose what type of virtual reality headset is right for you. Console, PCVR, or standalone? The choice is yours. What Is PCVR PCVR, or PC Virtual Reality, it is what it says on the tin... box... Headset? We promise it isn't really that complicated! For simplicity's sake, we’ll say there…
Processing Power: How important is it?
The processor is a vital component in every gaming PC and laptop. If you don’t have one, your device just won’t work. Straight off the bat, we can see that processing power is important. It pays to give some thought to the processor you choose. A poor chip will hinder every single aspect of your machine, while a high-quality processor could take your gaming, work, and daily computing to the next level. In this article, we’ll be investigating how CPUs work, what the cores do,…
Work From Home: Make the Most of Your Desk (Part 5)
If you haven’t been keeping up, we’re rather fond of our little WFH setups round here. In fact, the OcUK content team are well entrenched into our little hybrid/working from home routine and the many advantages it brings – like belting all the lyrics to the Pokemon theme without getting judgey looks from the people at the water cooler. Today it’s time yet again to peel back the curtain as I show you my humble little setup. You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, and may even learn a…
Mental Health Awareness Week: Self-Care and Gaming
For a week in May, the Mental Health Foundation hosts Mental Health Awareness Week in the UK. The theme for 2022 was loneliness, something many people struggle with after the tumultuous start to the decade. Here at Overclockers UK, we are big believers in the benefits gaming has on our mental health. From being part of a community to capturing that all-important me time, our mental health is just as important as our physical wellbeing. In honour of MHA week, we are taking a look…