Gaming Peripherals
Peripherals give you a competitive edge. From powerful optical gaming mice to immersive RGB lighting, we get just as excited about new releases.
The Best Energy-Efficient Gaming PC & Peripherals!
Do you want to experience powerful gaming that doesn’t destroy your electricity bill? Perhaps you’re looking to treat someone special with their very first gaming PC this Christmas? Whatever, the case, here at Overclockers UK we’ve put together our very best energy-efficient PC and all the essential money-saving peripherals, so you can enjoy gaming without breaking the bank! Our Top Energy-Efficient Gaming PC: The Refract Gaming Crimson Pre-Built PC: The Refract Gaming Crimson has been expertly built to deliver powerful performance in all your favourite…
How Do You Make Your Keyboard Keys Press Easier?
Are you struggling with stiff keyboard keys? Are they impacting your gaming experience or making work impossible? Fear not! Overclockers UK has put together this helpful guide highlighting our top tips for making your keyboard keys press easier. Our Top Tips for Making Your Keyboard Keys Press Easier! Give Your Keyboard a Deep Clean: Your keyboard keys could be feeling a little stiff because they are in need of a deep clean! Any trapped dust or food crumbs (we’ve all been there) can have a…
How to Change the RGB Lighting on Your Ducky Keyboard
Have you recently purchased a Ducky keyboard and want to add a splash of colour to your battle station? Then look no further! Here at Overclockers UK, we’ve compiled all of expert knowledge about Ducky’s incredible range of gaming keyboards into one handy article. Including, how to adjust the RGB lighting and all of the relevant keyboard shortcuts to help boost your workflow and productivity. RGB Lighting: There are two different ways that you can adjust your Ducky keyboard’s RGB lighting. This can be done…
The Best Gaming PC and Hardware for Those on a Tight Budget!
Do you want to get into the world of PC gaming but have a tight budget? Maybe you’re looking to treat a loved one to the ultimate gift this Christmas? Whatever the reason, look no further – we’ve got your back! Here at Overclockers UK, we’ve created this list of our best budget gaming PC and accessories. The total price for this fantastic gaming PC and peripheral bundle – is only £632.21!* The PC: Refract Gaming Crimson Pre-Built PC: The Refract Gaming Crimson pre-built PC…
How to Choose the Perfect Key switches for Your Mechanical Keyboard
When it comes to selecting the perfect key switch, there is a multitude of different options for you to choose from. To make this process easier for you, here at Overclockers UK we’ve compiled all of our expert knowledge about mechanical key switches into one article. We’ll be showing you all the different types of key switches from Cherry MX and Glorious, along with some of our favourite mechanical gaming keyboards! What is a mechanical key switch? Without a key switch, you wouldn’t be able…
Mouse Accessories to Take Your Gaming to the Next Level
Even though you bagged yourself the gaming mouse of your dreams, do you still find things aren’t quite as perfect as you’d hoped? Maybe the cable is too stiff, or the surface is too slippery, or the mouse feet just aren’t gliding properly? If that sounds a bit like you, then you’re in the right place! Here at Overclockers UK, we have plenty of accessories for your gaming mouse to help you mod your precious peripheral to perfection. Control Your Cables with a Mouse Bungee …
PBT vs ABS: Keycaps Explained
Keycaps come in a multitude of different colours and can either be manufactured from PBT or ABS. We’ve put together this helpful guide showing you everything there is to know about keycaps, including explaining the difference between PBT and ABS keycaps as well as what double-shot and dye-sub keycaps are. What are Keycaps? A keycap is the plastic top that covers each individual key switch. It will have either a letter, number, or symbol imprinted onto it. This legend shows what you are inputting into…
Great Games for a Weekend Playcation with Your Friends
Summer is drawing to an end, but there’s still time to squeeze in one last weekend of fun. Instead of the stress of organising your friends together for a quick vacation, take a playcation together instead! We promise that the scenery will be just as picturesque, with the added benefit of minimal travel time. We’ve asked around the Overclockers UK office to get some destination recommendations. Make sure your gaming PC is ready for playcation, you’ve packed everything you need for your best gaming holiday,…
The 10 Best Tips to Achieve Perfect Mouse Aim
As any FPS gamer will attest, perfecting your mouse aim makes a big difference to your performance. Sure, you will have good days where you stay on target. There will also be the bad days when you can’t buy yourself a clean shot. But with so many esports professionals delivering consistent, high-level performances you can’t help but wonder – is there some secret I’m missing out on? While there’s no easy or short solution, there are plenty of things you can be doing to improve…
Wired vs Wireless Keyboards – Which One Is for You?
With so many varieties of gaming keyboards out there, it can be hard to find the perfect one for you. If you are debating between purchasing a wired or wireless keyboard and need to know the differences, then look no further. We’ve compiled everything we know about wired and wireless keyboards into this handy guide to help you decide which is the right one for you! Wired Keyboards: A wired keyboard will have typically a USB cable that connects directly to your gaming PC. Glorious GMMK…
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…
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…