Motherboards
Discover the latest Intel & AMD motherboards. From in-depth reviews and expert build guides, to enhanced hardware overviews. Learn everything you need to know about computer motherboards from the team at Overclockers UK.
How to Access Your Motherboard BIOS
Your PC’s BIOS is essential for allowing you fine-tune your gaming PC to suit your individual preferences. Whether you need to ramp up your fan speeds, enable key features, or even tweak your clock speeds, the BIOS does it all. But how do you access your BIOS? We’re here to show you step-by-step how to access your BIOS. Why Would I Need to Access My BIOS? The BIOS, or basic input/output system, is a crucial aspect of any gaming PC. Embedded on your motherboard, the…
Motherboards Explained: The AAFP
We’re back with another informative series all about your PC hardware. This time we’re focusing on motherboards, highlighting all the different components and what they do. In this blog post, we’re taking a closer look at the AAFP socket. What is the AAFP on a Motherboard? The AAFP, or Analog Audio Front Panel, connects your case’s front panel audio and motherboard together. This 10-1 pin header is a standard port found on most modern-day motherboards and requires an HD Audio cable. Some older PC cases…
Key Updates to Make in 2025
Is 2025 the year that you're looking to upgrade your gaming set-up? There’s plenty of incredible new tech out there just waiting to boost your gaming and productivity. Don’t know where to start? We’ve put together this handy round up of all the key updates you should make to your PC and set-up in 2025. What Updates Should I Make in 2025? PCIe 5.0 PCIe 5.0 has been fine-tuned for high-performance gaming and demanding workloads. This standard boasts a hefty bandwidth of 128 GB/s and…
Legacy BIOS vs UEFI: What are the Differences and Which is Better?
Legacy BIOS vs UEFI – what are the differences between these two boot modes, and which one is better? In this blog article, we’ll be showcasing what Legacy BIOS and UEFI are, highlighting their differences, and whether or not one really is better than the other. What is Legacy BIOS? Your PC’s BIOS (Basic Input/Output System) is an integrated software on your motherboard which is responsible for booting up your system. Whenever you power on your computer the BIOS provides vital instructions to your…
What Motherboard Do I Have?
Knowing what motherboard you have can be incredibly helpful when it comes to troubleshooting, PC upgrades, or even installing new drivers. You don’t have to take your entire computer apart to find out the information you need. Thankfully, there are handy built-in tools and easy-to-use third-party applications that can help you find out what motherboard you have installed. All of which we cover in this blog post, so let’s jump straight to it! What is a Motherboard? Before we go into the how's, let’s cover…
Upgrading Your PC: Embrace the Future with Next-Gen Computer Hardware
There’s never been a better time to start thinking about upgrading to next-gen PC hardware. If you are on the fence and need some further convincing, then this blog post is for you! We’ve put together this extensive guide to next-gen PC hardware to ensure you have all the information and inspiration for your future upgrade. What are you waiting for? Let’s jump straight to it. Why Should I Upgrade to Next-Gen PC Hardware? Armed with the latest gen of PC hardware, you’ll have everything…
How to Update Your BIOS in Windows 11
Upgrading your BIOS can seem like a daunting task to even the most seasoned PC gamer, but don’t panic! In this guide, we’ve covered everything you need to know about updating your BIOS in Windows 11. So, What is a BIOS Anyway? Your computer's BIOS (Basic Input/Output System) plays a crucial role in the functioning of your gaming PC. It acts as the interface between your hardware and software, ensuring everything runs smoothly. Essentially, the BIOS interfaces with all the PC components, allowing them to…
How to Select the Best PCIe Lanes for Your GPU
From different generations, lanes, and data transfer speeds, how do you find the right PCIe lane for your GPU and all your other devices? Found in every gaming PC, PCIe is fundamental for ensuring you can sit back and enjoy superior performance in gaming and streaming alike. Especially if you utilise the correct PCIe lane. To ensure you’ve got your devices installed in all the right places, we’ve put together this handy guide detailing everything you need to know about PCIe lanes. This includes the…
Grab an Upgrade with the Overclockers UK Summer Sale 2023!
The sun is out (hopefully), it’s summer, and you’ve got all the time in the world to play your favourite games. With this increased desire to play games or stream, you may have noticed your gaming PC struggling (or perhaps you just want to spoil yourself with a cheeky upgrade). If so, it’s definitely time for an update to your PC hardware or peripherals and thankfully the Overclockers UK Summer Sale has got your back! We’ve compiled this complete list of our top favourite products…
Work From Home: Make the Most of Your Desk (Part 6)
Well, here we are. Part 6, the end of our little series on how we, the Overclockers Content Team, set up our workspaces at home. So let’s get this show on the road and let you guys peek into the world of how I work. The OcUK WFH Saga So Far Before I wax poetically on about my setup, why not check out the amazing articles that came before mine, and see where the magic happens for my fellow Overclockers UK content creators. Emily Rob Glyn…
Top 5 Motherboards for Gaming!
At the heart of any gaming PC is the motherboard. Responsible for connecting all of your vital components together to allow them to work in sync, a high-quality motherboard is a must. Therefore, we’ve put together this list of our top five motherboards for gaming! Each of these boards come equipped with support for the latest generation of processors, DDR5 RAM, along with a full suite of innovative features designed to enhance your gaming performance. ASUS ROG Strix Z890-E Gaming DDR5 ATX Motherboard The ASUS…
Your Guide to PCIe – Everything You Need to Know
With so much hardware under the hood of your gaming PC, it’s important to keep it all up to date. We’re going to take a look at PCIe and break down everything it does for you. What is PCIe? PCIe stands for peripheral component interconnect express. It is a standard of interface designed for, and used by, high-speed components. That means any hardware that has to send large of amounts of data quickly will usually favour using PCIe. But we’ll come back to that. There…