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Celebrate Pi Day by Upgrading Your PC Set-up!
March 14th marks the annual celebration of the mathematical constant, Pi (π). In 1988, physicist Larry Shaw founded Pi Day on the 14th as 3, 1, and 4 are the first digits of the constant. On a day where we celebrate learning and mathematics, here at Overclockers UK, our team of experts have decided to compile a handy guide on everything you need to upgrade your set-up. From the perfect desk and chair so you can work in comfort and style to the ideal laptop…
How to Find the Best Gaming Mouse Pad for Your Gaming Setup!
The finishing touch to any battle station is your gaming mouse pad. Designed to not only enhance your gaming performance but also complete any aesthetic, your desk is empty without one. To help you choose the best gaming mouse pad for your setup, Overclockers UK is back with another helpful guide, detailing everything you need to know. What is a Gaming Mouse Pad? A gaming mouse pad is typically a soft or hard surface that is placed on your desk. They have been specifically designed…
Level Up Your Performance with an MSI Intel 14th Gen Gaming Laptop
Are you looking to spoil yourself with a cheeky upgrade or two this spring? Why not think about levelling up your performance with a brand-new MSI gaming laptop armed with an Intel 14th Gen CPU? MSI gaming laptops are the perfect portable solution for gamers, streamers, and creatives, harnessing the powerful Intel hybrid core architecture and plenty more cutting-edge tech. If you’re struggling to decide which MSI laptop is for you, Overclockers UK is here with our very own buyer’s guide. We’re heading on a…
The Best Games to Play with Mum This Mother’s Day
The day to honour and spoil your mum is here! We’re rounding up some great couch co-op games you can play together this Mother’s Day. Playing some couch co-ops is a great way to spend some quality time with mum, on this their special day. As such, we’ve picked out some fun and zany games for the whole family to enjoy. Moving Out 2 Team up with mum and become an all-star F.A.R.T. (A Furniture Arrangement & Relocation Technician, you goose.) Moving Out 2 sees…
Top Gaming PC Accessories Every Gamer Should Consider
There is more to gaming than just your PC or console. There is a plethora of accessories out there, designed to improve performance, streamline set-ups, and look fabulous. Today, we are looking through some of the top gaming PC accessories that every gamer should consider (roll credits!). From the basics, to streaming must-haves, and everything in between, we’re taking you on a guided tour on some of our favourite peripherals. The Basics Without a keyboard, mouse, and monitor, there just is no PC gaming. True,…
OcUK’s Top 5 Must-Have Bargains Revealed!
Overclockers UK is here with our fantastic end of season sale. With great savings across all gaming hardware, peripherals, furniture, and more, you are sure to find your next upgrade at a tasty price. To help inspire your bargain hunting, we’ve searched high and low throughout the sale to pick out our top five deals. Gigabyte M27U 3840x 2160 Gaming Monitor Level up your gaming set-up with the Gigabyte M27U 3840 x 2160 Gaming Monitor. Harness the IPS 3820 x 2160 display to unlock high-res…
March Indie Showcase: Pacific Drive
We are back with our monthly Indie Showcase, where we pick one of the many recently produced gems by independent game developers and make sure it gets some well-deserved time in the sun. For March, we are taking a closer look at the sci-fi adventure… Pacific Drive! What is Pacific Drive? Pacific Drive from Ironwood Studios and Kepler Interactive blends survival gameplay with driving simulations. You are exploring the Olympic Exclusion Zone in Pacific Northwest America, an area filled with supernatural horrors and unforgiving terrain.…
Great Gifts for Your Gamer Mum for Mother’s Day!
Calling all sons and daughters! Mother’s Day is fast approaching. It’s time to start thinking about how you want to treat your mum to something special – possibly even something that might help their gaming performance (Yes, yes mums can be gamers too). In fact, to help you decide how you want to spoil your mum this Mother’s Day, we’ve put together this gift guide packed full of must-have gaming peripherals, bundles, and much more. Glorious Model D RGB USB Optical Gaming Mouse: Guide your…
Anatomy of an E-ATX Gaming PC – Here’s What You Need
Want to build the E-ATX gaming PC of your dreams? Look no further as the Overclockers UK PC experts have compiled this ultimate guide on what goes into an E-ATX PC. As part of our ‘Anatomy Of’ series, we’ll be focusing specifically on E-ATX gaming PCs, highlighting what components make up an E-ATX system, the pros and cons, along with our top hardware recommendations. What is an E-ATX Gaming PC? E-ATX stands for ‘Extended ATX’ and is the largest consumer form factor of PC. E-ATX…
Celebrate Pokemon Day with Pokemon TCG Live!
It's the best day of the year - Pokemon Day! We can't think of a better way to celebrate other than digging out your deck, dusting off your shiny Charizard, and playing Pokémon TCG Live. After a long time in beta, the game launched globally on June 8th 2023. Whether you’ve been keeping up to date with every expansion or haven’t played since the days of Red and Blue, there’s lots of awesome stuff to dive into! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ooBE5AQODY&ab_channel=TheOfficialPok%C3%A9monYouTubechannel A Digital Playground to Battle and Collect…
Best Gaming PCs to Play Atomic Heart
February 2023 saw the release of the of the fantastic Atomic Heart, which featured a fantastic 50s Atomic Punk world, full of creepy robots, creepier mutants, and high-octane action. A year later, and Mundfish has released the latest DLC: Trapped in Limbo. Atomic Heart has been available to play on PC and other platforms since February 21st 2023. Today we’re taking a closer look at this action-RPG, exploring which PCs will play it best, and wondering if the Jensen Ackles ad will be included as…
The Ultimate DOOM Set-Up
The DOOM franchise is a staple gaming series. With fans all over the world, we’ve created our very own DOOM Gaming Set-Up to aid you in your conquests as the Doom Slayer. DOOM As a gaming franchise that goes all the way back to 1993, DOOM holds a special place in the hearts of gamers. The first game in the series was released in 1993 and the latest in 2020. Its success as a first-person shooter has left its mark on the gaming industry and…