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The Best CPU Coolers for Silent Gaming PCs
Is your PC causing a headache by creating far too much excess noise? Tired of constant fan spinning being the backdrop to your gaming adventures? If so, a silent gaming PC may just be the answer you’re looking for! In this blog post, we’ve compiled everything you need to know about building a silent gaming PC, including the pros and cons, along with our top five CPU coolers for minimal noise and incredible thermals. Why You Want a Silent Gaming PC A silent gaming PC…
Are Intel 15th Gen CPUs Coming in 2024?
Hot of the press, the rumour mill is circulating with hints of Intel 15th Gen hitting the virtual shelves in 2024. If you’re in the market for a new tasty CPU, we’ve rounded up all the key rumours and speculation to showcase everything we can expect from Intel Arrow Lake. Intel Core Ultra 200S processors officially released as of October 2024, packing in incredible performance per-watt and a dedicated NPU to streamline your workloads. Intel 15th Gen CPUs – What Can We Expect? Intel Core…
AMD Radeon Uncovered: AMD Smart Access Memory
We’re back with another informative blog series, designed to dive deeper into our PC hardware. This time we’re shining the light on AMD, showcasing all the incredible technologies that come integrated with their powerful Radeon graphics cards. In this instalment of ‘AMD Radeon Uncovered’, we’re taking a closer look at AMD Smart Access Memory and how this feature can help boost your in-game performance. What is AMD Smart Access Memory? AMD Smart Access Memory, or SAM, expands on an older generation of technology called the…
Exploring the Benefits of PCIe 5.0 in Modern Gaming PCs
Are you looking to level up your gaming and upgrade your PC hardware? PCIe 5.0 might just be the answer you're looking for, boasting incredible speeds and frequencies which are sure to boost your gameplay. We’ve rounded up everything you need to know about PCIe 5.0 and how it can benefit your gaming adventures. What is PCIe 5.0? 5.0 is the latest generation of PCIe, otherwise known as Peripheral Component Interconnect Express. PCIe 5.0 has been expanded to better enhance performance, delivering double the amount…
Intel 12th Gen CPUs: Best Bang for Your Buck
Struggling to find your next great value CPU upgrade? Enter the Intel 12th Gen. Although slightly older, this generation of processors are still super powerful and come equipped with everything you need to boost your gaming to new heights. All without breaking the bank. We’re showcasing everything you need to know about Intel 12th Gen processors, showcasing each model, and why they are perfect for gaming. Keep on reading for more! The Intel 12th Gen The Intel 12th Gen, or Alder Lake, processors are the…
The AMD Ryzen 9000X Series is Here!
Hot off the press, the AMD Ryzen 9000X Series has landed at Overclockers UK! We’ve got all the tasty details you need to know about this new line-up of processors so keep on reading for more. The AMD Ryzen 9000X Series Launching today are four brand-new processors making up the AMD Ryzen 9000X line-up. This includes: Ryzen 9 9950X Ryzen 9 9900X Ryzen 7 9700X Ryzen 5 9600X Expanding on the previous generation of CPUs, the Ryzen 9000X Series harnesses cutting-edge Zen 5 architecture to…
Top Five Intel CPUs for Gaming – Available Right Now!
When it comes to gaming, we all want the best hardware for our needs. Whether you’re chilling in the casual genres or dominating the latest esports titles, it’s important to have the right CPU for the job. In this article, we’ll be going over the top five Intel CPUs for gaming. For those who are Team Blue, we have a cheeky round-up of five Intel Core processors and the sort of games they are great for playing, when paired with the right GPU. Are Intel…
AMD AM5 Will Be Supported ’til 2027 – Here’s What That Means
Team Red, it’s time to celebrate for AMD AM5 processors are set to be supported until 2027! We’re here with all the key details you need to know, including what this means for our gaming PCs or future upgrades. Keep on reading to find out more. What is AMD AM5? AMD AM5 is the latest CPU socket, first introduced with the AMD Ryzen 7000 Series. Expanding on the previous AM4 socket, AM5 boasts several improvements including compatibility with DDR5 RAM, PCIe 5.0 support for both…
Top Five AMD CPUs for Gaming – Available Right Now!
When it comes to gaming, we all want the best hardware for our needs. Whether you’re chilling in the casual genres or dominating the latest esports titles, it’s important to have the right CPU for the job. In this article, we’ll be going over the top five AMD CPUs for gaming. For those who are Team Red, we have a cheeky round-up of five AMD Ryzen processors and the sort of games they are great for playing, when paired with the right GPU. Are AMD…
Are AMD Radeon RX 8000 GPUs and Zen 5 CPUs Launching in 2024?
The tech world is once again buzzing with speculation about AMD's next major releases! In this article, we’re breaking down all the rumours about AMD’s upcoming Radeon RX 8000 Series GPUs and Zen 5 CPUs. What are the Rumoured AMD Radeon RX 8000 Series GPUs? While AMD has kept official details under wraps, various leaks and industry insiders are providing tantalising hints about what we can expect from the Radeon RX 8000 Series, also known as RDNA 4 GPUs. Based on these leaks, it's…
AMD Ryzen 9000X3D CPUs Will Have the Same Spec as 7000X3Ds?!
The rumour mill is turning again, and it’s speculated that the AMD Ryzen 9000X3D CPUs will have the same spec as current 7000X3D processors! You’re probably thinking, “what-the-what now?” But we’re here to diffuse any panic that this rumour could be causing. The Elephant in the Room The rumour is that the upcoming AMD Ryzen 9000 Series X3D models will sport the same specs as the current 7000X3D CPUs. This would mean the same model structure, core and thread count, as well as total 3D…
Everything We Know About the New AMD Chipsets
We’re back with even more gaming hardware news! This time we’re taking a closer look at the upcoming AMD chipsets that recently got leaked. What are the New AMD Chipsets? The juicy leak revealed that we can expect to see four new AMD chipsets hitting the virtual shelves soon. This includes: X870E X870 B850 B840 These motherboard chipsets are set to feature the AM5 socket unlocking support for the Ryzen 7000, 8000, and upcoming 9000 Series processors. X870E Set to be the latest flagship…