We’ve all been there, scrolling through Instagram and gaping in envy at the sleek, stylish setups shared. It’s perfectly natural to feel a little desire, especially when they look so good! Luckily, we have everything you need to cure that jealousy here at Overclockers UK. Just follow along and check off everything you need to build your own ultimate gaming setup.
Check Your System
First things first – you can’t play any games if you don’t have a system to play them on! If you’re looking for your first gaming PC, we recommend the Refract Gaming Amber. This pre-built PC has been designed for entry-level gaming and is a great foundation for your gaming setup. Alternatively, consider a gaming laptop like the TUF Gaming F16. It still packs plenty of power to play your favourite games, with the added bonus of portability.
Refract Gaming Amber
- Pre-built gaming PC with cherry-picked hardware perfect for casual gaming
- Dedicated NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Graphics Card
- Great for playing games like CS2 and Apex Legends
- Look the part with warm amber RGB lighting
- Comes with three-year parts and labour warranty as standard
ASUS TUF Gaming F16 Gaming Laptop
- 16.0” WUXGA Screen
- Intel Core i7-13650H CPU
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 GPU
- 16GB DDR5 RAM up to 4800MHz
- 1TB NVMe PCIe SSD
Streamplify Your Gaming Setup
Next, we can start thinking about some accessories. For that, we will turn to Streamplify. This range is packed full of products designed to simplify and amplify your gaming setup, whether you’re streaming or just playing. From microphones to webcams and even must-have accessories, Streamplify can help bump your production values and add an RGB flair to your aesthetic.
Streamplify CAM Full HD Webcam
- Full HD 2.0 megapixel webcam
- Dual integrated microphones
- Includes tripod
- Slide to cover
- Auto-adjust features
Streamplify LIGHT 10 Ring Light
- 10″ ring light
- Includes tripod and phone mount
- Three colour temperatures
- Ten brightness levels
- In-line controller
Streamplify HUB CTRL 7 USB Hub
- Seven port USB hub
- 6 x USB 3.0 and 1 x USB 2.0A
- Swappable acrylic icons
- RGB lighting and indicator lights
- Cable tidy included
A Display to Dominate the Desk
Now let’s get a monitor with a wow factor in the mix. If you want total immersion when you’re gaming, then size certainly matters. For that reason, you should go with this Samsung Odyssey G8 OLED Gaming Monitor, measuring in at an ultrawide 34”. Not only that, but this screen is curved so you can take in all the delicious details from every angle.
Samsung 34″ Odyssey G8 Curved Gaming Monitor
- 34” curved monitor
- OLED 0.1ms technology
- Ultra-fast speed of 175Hz
- Clear, smooth experience with AMD FreeSync
- 21:9 aspect ratio
A Throne Fit for Your Gaming Setup
No gaming setup can be complete without a comfortable and stylish gaming chair to catch everyone’s eye. There’s no better brand to fit both of those requirements than noblechairs. There’s plenty of options to choose from, with superior ergonomics offered across the HERO, ICON, LEGEND, and EPIC models. That’s not even considering the exquisite designs of the Special Edition chairs. Check out our guide on finding the ultimate gaming chair to help you decide which is right for you.
noblechairs HERO Gaming Chair
- Adjustable lumbar support for your lower back
- Memory foam embedded into the headrest
- Spacious seat and backrest
- Enlarged and padded 4D armrests
- Variety of adjustment options signature to noblechairs
A Keyboard You’ll Be Quackers About
Okay, the important peripherals. The things your gaming PC can’t live without. You will of course need a gaming keyboard, and for that we recommend the Ducky One 3. This series is available in a variety of sizes and designs – heck, it holds three of our top five Ducky keyboard rankings! And that’s all thanks to the Quack Mechanics. This foundation operates on four principles – a solid stance, authentic acoustics, balanced tuning, and true PBT keys. Plus, the Ducky One 3 comes complete with RGB lighting to dazzle you and anyone you show off your gaming setup to.
Ducky One 3 Daybreak SF Keyboard
- True PBT double-shot keycaps
- RGB lighting across all keys
- Hot-swapping technology
- 65% form factor for space-saving, ergonomic profile
- Eye-catching dark blue “Daybreak” colour scheme
Mice to Meet You!
What’s a keyboard without a gaming mouse to accompany it? Make your gaming setup Glorious with the Model O. See what we did there? As well as featuring a stunning honeycomb surface and dazzling RGB lighting, the Glorious Model O has plenty of performance features. That includes six programmable buttons and up to 12,000 DPI for you to take advantage of in your game. The only questions that remain are what mouse grips and mouse pad would look best with it?
Glorious Model O Gaming Mouse – Matte White
- Precision tournament-grade gaming mouse with ergonomic honeycomb surface
- Six programmable buttons
- Ultra-accurate12,000 DPI optical sensor
- 1ms response time
- Stylish RGB lighting
Build Your Ultimate Gaming Setup
We’d love to know the specs of your ultimate gaming set-up – share them in the comments below. In the meantime, if you’re after some more set-up inspo, we have a growing series of Ultimate Set-Ups for you to browse.
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PC specs are subject to change.
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Jacob Smith
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Jacob is a passionate gamer, plus a noted Pokemon and LEGO nutjob, who emerges only when doing the words here at Overclockers UK. Since starting at the tail end of 2021, Jacob has gone on to write dozens of blogs on everything from the latest games to whimsical Dickens-inspired poetry. Outside of creating content and being the one person in the office daring to champion Nintendo, he is often found fawning over his Pokemon card collection and his trio of lovely doggos.
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