Cooling
Explore advanced PC cooling technologies with the Overclockers UK Blog. Discover expert reviews and advice on air and liquid cooling solutions.
What are the Best Cooling Solutions for the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X 3D CPU?
After the release of AMD’s successful flagship CPU, many are now looking to upgrade and harness the power of the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X 3D. Before you upgrade, you need to ensure that your PC is fully equipped with all the cooling power it needs to achieve maximum performance with this brand-new processor. Thankfully, Overclockers UK is here to tell you the best cooling solutions for the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X CPU. What is the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X 3D CPU? The latest innovation in…
Phanteks Glacier G3090Ti Waterblocks: Powerful Cooling
Premium gaming components need highly efficient cooling hardware. With our gaming PCs now featuring an Nvidia GeForce RTX 3090Ti or two, we need even more thermal power to keep everything running at peak. Enter Phanteks. Expanding on their much-loved Glacier range, they have created the Glacier G3090Ti Waterblocks for Asus, MSI, and Gigabyte graphics cards. Juicy. New Kids on the Water Block There are three models in the Glacier G3090Ti range, each coming in two stylish colours. Pick from chrome or black, as you match…
Jonsbo HX CPU Coolers – Powerful Cooling for your CPU
With the Jonsbo HX Series CPU coolers, you’ll be able to choose a stylish and powerful air cooler for your processor. From a low-profile downdraft cooler perfect to fit in a mini-ITX build, to a twin tower beast that can handle even the most powerful of processors. This line of coolers brings stylish aesthetics, support for a wide variety of CPUs, and, most importantly of all, truly impressive cooling performance. What Coolers are Available Jonsbo HX6200 The HX6200 is a powerful low-profile downdraft cooler. The…
New and Upgraded Lian Li Galahad AiO Cooler
Lian Li’s popular Galahad AiO cooler has received an upgrade. Now with Lian Li UNI FAN SL fans included, this water-cooling loop is incredibly efficient and stylish to boot. They have it all, multi-chamber technology, sophisticated RGB lighting, and even a bracket for 12th Gen Intel compatibility. Plus, there are four models to choose from! Pick between black or white, and 240mm or 360mm models. That is some spicy stuff right there. Check these AiO coolers out. M.C.T. and Efficient Cooling The whole point of water-cooling loops is to efficiently and effectively maintain your gaming PC’s temperature, and the Lian Li Galahad AiO UNI FAN SL Edition delivers this in spades. The radiators are either 240mm…
Advanced Cooling with New Alpenföhn Dolomit Series
A legend in computer manufacturing, Alpenföhn have a new series of CPU coolers to bring effective and efficient performance to your gaming PC. Introducing the Alpenföhn Dolomit Series, featuring three CPU coolers packed with stunning features and tech to keep your PC at the optimum temperature. Meet the Line-Up First off, there is the Alpenföhn Dolomit 92mm which is perfect for SFF builds, where available space is a premium. This cooler measures 95mm x 152mm x 85mm and has a TDP of 160W. Armed with…
Spoiled in September for Amazing Game Drops
Usually, when checking out the list of game releases for the upcoming month, I find five really juicy titles to get all excited about. But, with so many games dropping this September, I couldn't limit this list to five - you get the full ten. Plus, even though the summer might be officially done, we still have to think about keeping our gaming PCs cool. Especially if you’re going to be cranking up the heating soon! So to go with this phenomenal collection of games,…
All in with new cooling tech from Phanteks
The Dutch cooling and case manufacturer returns! This time Phanteks fans, pun very much intended, are in for a treat. Today we have a new line of fans and an AiO cooler launching. Let's have a closer look. The All-in-One Package The new AiO (All-in-One) cooler is the Phanteks Glacier One 240 T30. This particular unit sits at the premium end of the market, able to both cool powerful CPUs and also operate in near-silence. Its high-end components include an Asetek Gen7 pump and a…
Lian Li Uni Fan AL120: Join the Daisy-Chain Revolution
Complementing any gaming PC with aesthetical style, daisy-chained ARGB fans have revolutionised cooling - bringing functionality and pizazz to any set-up. The Lian Li Uni Fan AL120 is the latest example. These 120mm PWM ARGB fans can be easily connected with multiple units using a slide-in interlocking mechanism. This latest Lian Li Uni Fan will grant you the best performance from the range yet. Adding to its improved airflow, stability, and durability is a vast variety of exciting lighting combinations. Masterful control is at your…
Another Glacier Ahead
Following on from the latest batch of Glacier waterblocks, Phanteks now offer a new version optimised for the Gigabyte Aorus RTX 3090/3080 Master/Xtreme GPUs. As with other waterblocks in the Glacier line, the Phanteks Glacier G30 Aorus, has excellent build quality. It is available in two colours: a subtle black and eye-catching chrome. Both are perfectly complemented by the Glacier G30 Aorus's integrated D-RGB, which shine through the acrylic top panel. The Coolest Components The Glacier G30 Aorus comes in a bundle with an equally…
Lian Li ST120 Fans – To the power of three…
The Taiwan-based Lian Li is amongst the most renowned PC case manufacturers. They apply that same commitment to quality across the range of products they offer, including the new ST120 fans. Coming in packs of three, with classic black or white variants, each fan features 12 addressable RGB LEDs per fan, which enable impressive illumination effects. Also included are a fan hub and RGB controller to make switching between illumination effects simple. Good things come in threes The SL120 fans offer a great mix of…
IceGiant ProSiphon Elite – cold as Ice
IceGiant enters a market for CPU coolers that is based on either air and water cooling. Air cooling typically involves mounting a large heatsink and fan to your CPU, whilst water cooling can take the form of an All-in-One (AiO) cooler or a custom loop with reservoir. Both solutions have their adherents and when implemented properly, can be very effective in improving system performance by reducing thermal load. However, there has not been any great innovation in the technology for years. Until now, that is……
Lian Li’s New UNI FAN SL140
Following the success of the UNI FAN SL120 line, Lian Li now offer 140mm options. Available in either black or white, these models share with their predecessors a futuristic design that is enhanced by RGB illumination. Each fan includes 32 addressable RGB LEDs, which can achieve multiple lighting effects. Indeed the two-pack option includes a controller to make adjusting the fans easy. Each fan is capable of a maximum of 1,500 rpm with a max of 30 dB(A) noise at full speed. As result, a…