Level Up: The Best Gaming PC and Hardware for Under £1000

Do you want to level up your gaming performance but have a strict budget? Here at Overclockers UK, we’ve put together this series showcasing the best gaming PC and hardware you can get for your money.   In this blog post, we’re highlighting the top gaming PC and peripherals you can purchase for under £1000.   Refract Gaming Crimson Pre-Built PC: Perfect for those looking to enjoy casual or entry-level gaming, the Refract Gaming Crimson has been expertly built and tested by the OcUK team. This pre-built…

Mid Tower vs Full Tower: Which PC Case is Best for a Gaming PC?

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…

Top Five New Games Releasing This January

The new year is finally here, and with it comes the latest line up of new game releases that will be hitting our online libraries this month.   We’ve picked out our top five for January, highlighting all the key information you need about gameplay and official PC specs. Plus, we’ve also paired these new releases with a cheeky PC and laptop that we think is perfect to play these games!   Portal: Revolution (Mod) - January 5th   Portal: Revolution is a community made mod for Portal…

Level 24

Level 24: Save Big and Upgrade in the New Year

2024 is here and it’s time to get in your New Year resolutions. Are you planning on giving your gaming PC some much-needed upgrades? If so, you’re certainly in the right place!  Our Level 24 sale is the ultimate place to secure a top-notch upgrade for your gaming set up. From high-end CPUs and GPUs to comfortable gaming chairs, must-have peripherals, and much more. You’ll find everything you need to level up your gaming performance.   Level Up and Save  Want to level up and save?…

Best of 2023: Games, Hardware, and So Much More

2023 is coming to an end (where has the year gone!). It’s been a fantastic year for us here at Overclockers UK. Not only did we move headquarters, but we had a great year full of new hardware, peripherals, gaming chairs, exciting game releases, and so much more!   It’s been tough to pick out our favourites. But after many long hours spent deliberating in the board room, we’ve managed to come up with our Best of 2023. Let's jump straight to it.   Best New Hardware  …

November Indie Showcase – For the King II 

November Indie Showcase – For the King II: Game Review

We are back with our monthly Indie Showcase, where we pick one of the many gems produced by independent game developers and make sure it gets some well-deserved time in the sun. For November, we are taking a closer look at the strategic sequel… For the King II!  What is For the King II? For the King II is the follow on to tabletop-inspired For the King by IronOak Games and Curve Games. This much-anticipated Indie gem has already garnered critics’ approval, taking the blend…

Celebrate Card Playing Day With These Online Card Games

Celebrate Card Playing Day With These Online Card Games

Fancy a game of cards? Since today is Card Playing Day, there’s no better occasion for it. We’ve found some amazing online card games you can bust out to celebrate with friends or to enjoy solo. It’s time to d-d-d-d-duel!  Marvel Snap  Let’s start with Marvel Snap, which burst into our lives only last year but quickly became an addictive fixture of many gamers’ days. In this free-to-play card game, you assemble a dream team of Marvel heroes and villains from a super roster of…

Time to Feel Old: All Your Childhood Faves that Turned 25 in 2023

Let’s turn back time and go back to 1998 for a second. So many great games came out that year which rapidly became classic fan-favourites, all of which turned the big 25 in 2023.   To give them the worthy birthday shout out that they deserve, we’re taking a closer look at a selection of our childhood faves that turned 25 in 2023.   The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time   The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time was the very first 3D Zelda game. Made exclusively…

Get Together For Some Party Games This Weekend 

Get Together For Some Party Games This Weekend 

Tis the season for gathering with friends and family. What better time to crack out some party games?  From the chaotic to the suspicious, at Overclockers UK we love great party games. They bring everyone together for some fun and laughter. And you still get to spend your weekend doing what you love best, gaming. We’ve rounded up a fab selection of party games that are sure to get the party vibes going.  Not in the party mood? We’ve got eleven other weekend multiplayer gaming…

ThunderX3 EAZE Retro Pad Office Set Up

Thunder X3 EAZE-Loft Black Gaming ChairDucky One 3 Classic TKL USB RGB Mechanical Gaming Keyboard - BlaclEndgame Gear OP1 USB Optical Gaming Mouse - BlackASUS 27" TUF GAMING VG27VH1B VA 1920x1080 165Hz Curved LED Backlit Gaming Monitor Take it Easy  Enjoy next-level comfort with the ThunderX3 EAZE Retro Pad Office Set Up. At the centre of this stylish office set up is the ThunderX3 EAZE Loft Black Gaming Chair. Built to deliver enhanced ergonomics, this gaming chair features plenty of adjustable features. This includes the…

Goodwill and Gaming: Cosy Co-Ops to Play with The Family

Goodwill and Gaming: Cosy Co-Ops to Play with The Family

Christmas is the perfect time to bundle up in blankets and enjoy some cosy co-op gaming with both family and friends.   In need of some game inspiration? We’ve selected five of our favourite co-ops that we think are perfect for playing together.   Minecraft   Minecraft is the ultimate cosy co-op sandbox for you to play this festive season. There are no rules or required objectives for you to complete, and you get to pick the game mode you want to play. Want to battle it out…

Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2 Review 

ARE YOU READY, KIDS?! Prepare to brawl it out across your favourite Nickelodeon universes, from the Air Temple of Avatar to the sewers of New York.   Get ready to battle it out and flawlessly defeat your opponents in this nostalgia-fuelled clash against up to three players online or locally. Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2 is a 2D fighter beat ‘em up that you won’t want to miss.   OcUK Computer Technician and Support Assistant Liam Bould reviewed Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2 on his Ryzen-based gaming PC.   CPUAMD…