As Freshers Week and the start of term looms ever nearer, we’re here to make sure you have everything you need. Get yourself ready for the next three years with hardware designed to last and optimise your workflow – not to mention your downtime! Plus, thanks to our partnership with UNiDAYS, you can save yourself a cheeky 10% off noblechairs and 5% off Spectra Gaming PCs.
For more deals and top tips, check out our Back to School: A Student’s Guide to the Latest Tech.
Whilst we all might be loving, or hating this lovely summer weather, soon enough it’ll be time to start preparing your checklist and getting ready for your return or start at university. We’ve prepared a checklist of all the tech and useful things you’ll want to pack in your bag. Designed to help you whether you are fresher or a third year.
Plus, did you know that Overclockers UK has teamed up with UNiDAYS? There are big savings to be had on some of these university essentials.
Tick Off Your Checklist:
Gaming PC or Laptop:
An absolute must to get you through those long classes and complete your coursework. As a Uni student, you need a reliable laptop or PC that boasts durability, incredible hardware, and lots of storage space!
Plus, it is handy for those who want to enjoy playing their favourite games when class is over!
All of these laptops and PCs listed below come fully equipped with everything a Uni student needs.
ASUS ROG Strix G15 Gaming Laptop:
- 15.6” gaming laptop
- 144HZ FHD display
- Includes an AMD Ryzen R7 6800HS CPU and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 GPU
- Comes with Windows 11 Home
Refract Gaming Amber Pre-Built PC:
- Pre-built gaming PC designed for casual gaming
- Built and tested by the OcUK team of experts
- Enjoy games such as Apex Legends at 160+FPS at 1080p
- Includes an AMD Ryzen 5 7500F CPU and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 GPU
- Stylish RGB lighting
- 3 year parts and labour warranty included
Refract Gaming Jade Pre-Built PC:
- Pre-built gaming PC for mid-tier gaming and budding content creators
- Designed and tested by the OcUK team
- Enjoy games such as PUBG at 190+FPS at 1080p
- Includes an AMD Ryzen 7 7700 CPU and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Ti GPU
- 3 year parts and labour warranty included
External Hard Drive:
Perfect for storing all of your essays, research, and notes. You can forget about worrying about precious storage space by investing in a reliable external hard drive.
Seagate Expansion 1TB External Hard Drive:
- 1TB storage capacity
- Portable hard drive
- USB 3.0 connectivity
Seagate Basic 5TB Portable USB External Hard Drive:
Seagate Basic 5TB Portable USB External Hard Drive:
- 5TB storage capacity
- Portable hard drive
- USB connectivity
- 2 year warranty included
Webcam:
Perfect for if you still have some online classes or for talking to friends and family back home.
Streamplify CAM Full HD Webcam:
- Full HD 1080p webcam
- Achieve a steady 60 FPS
- Integrated dual microphone
- Privacy lens
Headphones:
Power your way through your coursework and revision by listening to your favourite soundtracks and tunes.
Corsair Virtuoso RGB Wireless Gaming Headset:
- Wireless gaming headset
- Corsair Slipstream Wireless technology
- Up to 20 hours battery life
- Memory foam ear pads
- Integrated RGB lighting
EPOS H3 Hybrid Wired Gaming Headset:
- Wired and wireless gaming headset
- Integrated dual microphones
- Detachable boom arm
- Up to 37 hours of battery life
Speakers:
For when you want to relax and listen to your favourite tracks or perhaps you and your dormmates want to setup a movie night, taking a pair of dedicated speakers with you to university can come in handy.
Edifier R33BT Active 2.0 Bluetooth Speaker Set:
- Bluetooth V5.0 speakers
- AUX wired and Bluetooth wireless compatible
- 3.5” inch mid/bass driver
- Top mounted controls
- Audio source indicator
A Monitor:
Expand your work setup by including an additional monitor that you can connect to your laptop. Make completing coursework and revision a breeze and take advantage of a much larger screen.
ASUS TUF Gaming 27” Curved Gaming Monitor:
- 27” gaming monitor
- 1920 x 1080 display resolution
- 165Hz refresh rates
- 1ms contrast ratio
MSI 27” Curved Gaming Monitor:
- 27” gaming monitor
- 1920 x 1080 display resolution
- 250Hz refresh rates
- 1ms contrast ratio
A Gaming Chair:
Complete your studies in peak comfort in your very own noblechairs gaming chair. Designed to offer you incredible ergonomics with stylish designs.
noblechairs HERO Gaming Chair:
- Vinyl leather
- Constructed with cold foam upholstery
- Memory foam headrest
- Stainless steel adjustable frame
- 4D armrests
- Designed for users up to 180kg
Mouse and Keyboard:
Battle your enemies and your coursework with a keyboard and mouse bundle designed to last for over 50 million clicks and keypresses.
Glorious Model D Wireless Gaming Mouse:
- Wireless gaming mouse
- Portable and lightweight
- BAMF Pixart sensor
- Up to 71 hours battery life
- 2.4GHz wireless
- Honeycomb etched design with RGB lighting
Ducky One3 Daybreak USB Mechanical Gaming Keyboard:
- Full sized mechanical gaming keyboard
- All-new Ducky Quack mechanics
- Hot-swappable PCB
- PBT double-shot keycaps
- RGB per-key backlighting
- Stylish blue, yellow, and black design
Your Favourite Mug:
Whilst this one may sound silly, but how else are you supposed to stay caffeinated and awake during those long hours of studying?
Hold all your coffee in your favourite mug and give yourself a reminder of home whilst battling your coursework.
Personally, we like this Overclockers UK branded mug…
OcUK Official Overclockers UK Elite Gaming Mug (MUG-FTW):
- Designed for maximum drink holding potential
- Official OcUK branding
Earn Exclusive Discounts with UNiDAYS:
Did you know you can get your hands on all this incredible hardware and peripherals at a discount price?
We’ve teamed up with UNiDAYS to offer you big savings on all your gaming tech. Currently, with your student discount, you can save 10% on noblechairs, including the HERO, EPIC, and ICON gaming chairs. Along with a 5% discount on all exclusive Spectra Gaming pre-built gaming PCs!
There is plenty here to make you the envy of all your class and dorm-mates.
Top Tips!
Do you have any top tips for students who are returning or joining university this year? Leave them in the comment section below.
PC specs are subject to change.
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Ruth Rowley
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Ruth has been with Overclockers UK for over a year and has gone on to write about everything ranging from in-depth hardware guides to monthly game releases.
Outside of writing blog posts, she can be found wrapped in a blanket with her black cat, engrossed in a book or playing life-simulation games such as The Sims, Stardew Valley, and Animal Crossing.
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