All Articles
Explore the Overclockers UK Blog for the latest in PC hardware, gaming builds, tech trends, and expert advice. Visit our all articles page for comprehensive coverage of all things PC and gaming.
NVIDIA DLSS 3.5: Why You Want It For Gaming
DLSS 3.5 is the latest generation of NVIDIA’s powerful Deep Learning Super Sampling technology. This brand-new update has been designed to deliver you more redefined images with vivid colours and smooth frame rates, especially when paired with Ray Tracing. As the PC experts, we’ve compiled everything you need to know about NVIDIA DLSS 3.5, showcasing what sets this update apart from DLSS 3.0, why you want it for gaming, along with compatible games and graphics cards. What is AI DLSS 3.5? AI DLSS renders all…
Boba Fett Small Office Set Up
noblechairs HERO Boba Fett Special Edition Gaming ChairDucky One3 Classic TKL USB RGB Mechanical Gaming Keyboard - Pure WhiteEndgame Gear OP1we Wireless Gaming Mouse - White Embrace the Mandalorian Spirit Find your way out of the Sarlacc Pit with this Boba Fett inspired office set up. Sat upon the noblechairs HERO Gaming Chair Boba Fett Edition, you’ll have everything you need to become the ultimate Bounty Hunter. Handcrafted by Droids with PU leather and cold foam upholstery, this gaming chair is sure to keep you…
How to Format a Hard Drive
Knowing how to format a hard drive can be incredibly useful, and it’s nowhere near as scary or complicated as it sounds – we promise! Whether you want to get your new shiny hard drive ready for use, are looking for a way to fix common software issues, or want to quickly wipe clean an HDD, hard drive formatting can do it all. In our helpful guide to hard drive formatting, we’ve covered absolutely everything you need to know. This includes why you want to…
Spider-Man Small Office Set Up
noblechairs EPIC Spider-Man Special Edition Gaming Chair With Great Comfort, Comes Great Responsibility Our Spider-Man inspired office set up is sure to get your spidey senses tingling and ready for adventure. The foundation of the web is the noblechairs EPIC Gaming Chair Spider-Man Edition, designed with extraordinary comfort in mind. The combination of PU leather, cold foam upholstery, and durable deform resistant padding has got your back as you work to become everyone’s friendly neighbourhood spider. No matter if you are swinging from skyscrapers or…
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…
Torn Away – A Difficult Story on the Effects of War
Grab your box of tissues Overclockers, you’re going to need them. This time we played the hard-hitting Torn Away developed by perelesoq. Torn Away — Official Launch Trailer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-OxQiV8bjkg Simon’s Gaming Specs I experienced this heart wrenching tale on my custom gaming PC with the following specs: ComponentDetailsCPUAMD Ryzen 5 5600XGPUAMD Radeon RX 6800RAM32GB DDR4 3600MHzStorageNVMe and SATA storage Previous Reviews Torn Away Story Torn Away has you play as Aysa, a 10-year-old Russian girl, who is living through the horrors of World War 2.…
OcUK Ultimate Crossplay Guide: Bringing the Gaming Community Together
With the advent of online gaming, cross compatibility between PC and console has become something of a must-have feature for new titles. For decades if you wanted to jump into multiplayer matches with friends, you all needed to have the same console. In most cases, friends were tied into a common platform with PC gamers playing with other PC gamers, Xbox owners playing exclusively with fellow Xbox owners, and so on. Until recent years, this meant if you owned a different console or had a…
Neon Blazer Custom Keyboard
Meet the Neon Blazer Keyboard Parts List Glorious GMMK Pro 75% Barebones – Black Slate Glorious Kalih Speed Silver Key switches Glorious Aura PBT 145 Keycaps - White Glorious Coiled Cable - Ghost White Sleek and stylish, the Neon Blazer custom keyboard setup is the perfect choice for those looking to harness powerful hardware and that crisp all-white aesthetic. Illuminate Your Gameplay Add a splash of colour into your gaming setup with the Neon Blazer custom keyboard. Equipped with plenty of high-quality hardware and vibrant…
Raptor Lake Refresh: Intel 14th Gen CPUs
Intel 14th gen processors are well on the way, and we couldn’t be more excited to see what gaming performance they’ll bring. In this article, we’re looking at everything leaked so far. Intel 14th Gen Processors Whilst we don’t have confirmed specs from Intel just yet, the upcoming 14th Gen processor specifications have possibly been revealed. If these leaked specs hold out to be accurate, Intel 13th Gen Raptor Lake CPUs could be going the way of the dinosaurs. Among other info, the…
How Does a Powerline Adapter Work?
Connecting to the internet is vital. How else can you play your favourite online video game or stream the latest TV shows? Powerline adapters offer an alternative method to traditional Ethernet cables to deliver you a stable and consistent network throughout your home. Don’t know what a powerline adapter is or how it works? Then keep on reading for more! What is a Powerline Adapter? A powerline adapter transforms your home’s electrical wiring into a network, capable of transmitting internet to every room inside your…
DOCP vs XMP Showdown: Unlocking RAM Performance
DOCP vs. XMP – which is for you and are there any differences between these two memory overclocking profiles? We’ll be answering both of these questions as we take a closer look at everything you need to know about DOCP and XMP. XMP: XMP stands for ‘Extreme Memory Profiles’, and is an overclocking software created by Intel to be used on all Intel compatible motherboards. XMP has been designed to help boost the speed and performance of your memory by automatically detecting the fastest memory…
Big Bang Custom Keyboard
Meet the Big Bang Keyboard Parts List Glorious GMMK Pro 75% Barebone – White Ice Glorious Kalih White Key switches Traitors Infinity PBT 109 Keycaps CableMod Classic Coiled Cable - Carbon Grey Wield the power of the Big Bang custom keyboard setup to take down your enemies with ease in all your favourite AAA titles. Kickstart the Universe At the heart of the Big Bang is the Glorious GMMK Pro 75% Barebones in White Ice to keep the centre of gravity extra sturdy and durable,…