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PC Modding with OcUK: Add-Ons
The next instalment of our ‘PC Modding with OcUK’ series is here! Today we’ll be showcasing all the different modding add-ons you can opt to include within your gaming PC. Add-Ons Our range of PC modding add-ons allows you to enhance your gaming computer’s performance and style. From fan guards or controllers, dust filters, and even remote controls to power your PC, we stock a wide range of add-ons. In fact, it’s time to explore them all in this dedicated PC Modding article. To install…
8Pack Day 2023: Hench Updates Across the 8Pack Range!
8/8 is 8Pack Day 2023 here at Overclockers UK! Today is the day where we celebrate everything about extreme overclocker, Ian ‘8Pack’ Parry. To mark this year’s celebration, we’ve decided to showcase some incredible news about the cutting-edge updates to 8Pack’s powerful gaming PCs. Each of these titan-class powerhouse systems has been upgraded to include the latest high-performance hardware, complete with stunning aesthetics. Touch Up on Your 8Pack History In celebration of 8Pack Day, why not take a look down memory lane and check out last year’s festivities? In…
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…
Overclockers UK Academy: How to Choose and Upgrade Your Computer RAM
The Overclockers UK Academy is back with another in-depth helpful guide all about the wonderful world of PC hardware. In this blog post, we’ll be covering everything RAM related. Taking you through what exactly RAM is, all the terminology you need to know, along with how to choose and upgrade your memory. What is RAM? Before we start, let’s go back to the basics. RAM, or Random Access Memory, is a type of volatile memory. It is responsible for temporarily storing and processing data. As…
Anatomy of a CPU
Whether you’re a complete beginner or a veteran PC expert who wants to catch up on your hardware knowledge, our dedicated ‘Anatomy Of’ series is just for you. We’ve crafted this range of in-depth articles to highlight what goes into all the important PC components. In this blog post, we’ll be covering the CPU. What is a CPU? The CPU, or central processing unit, is often referred to as the brain of a computer. The CPU stores, processes, and communicates information to the rest of…
Your Guide to the NVIDIA RTX 40 Series
Are you looking to upgrade to the latest NVIDIA RTX 40 Series GPUs? We’ve compiled all of our expert knowledge into this complete guide, highlighting everything you need to know about NVIDIA’s brand-new generation of graphics cards. Including all the hardware you need to upgrade. NVIDIA RTX 40 Series: With the NVIDIA RTX 40 Series, harness the power of cutting-edge 3rd gen Ada Lovelace architecture. Engineered utilising a custom-made TSMC 4n process with 76 billion transistors designed to enhance performance in gaming, streaming, and content…
How to Copy and Paste on a Keyboard
Whilst it may seem basic, knowing how to copy and paste is a fundamental skill. It’s useful for work, studying, content creation, and much more. That’s why we’ve decided to put together this handy guide detailing how to copy and paste on a keyboard. What is the Copy and Paste Function? To keep it short and sweet, the copy and paste function allows you to duplicate text or an image from one page to another. It’s a super handy tool that is perfect for just about…
Overclockers UK Summer Sale 2023: Pay Day Deals!
Talk about stars aligning – it's the Overclockers UK Summer Sale 2023 and pay day! If you’ve been holding off until pay day to make that vital upgrade, you are in luck. Our Overclockers UK Summer Sale 2023 is on and chock full of amazing deals. You can make those necessary upgrades without breaking the bank. Check out five of our fab offers that are on right now! Corsair Force MP600R2 500GB NVMe PCIe Gen4 M.2 SSD Put the oomph back in your storage solution…
How to Set Up a TP Link Extender
A TP Link Extender can notably improve the internet connectivity in your home, but how do get started with boosting your Wi-Fi? Here at Overclockers UK, we’ve put together this helpful guide detailing how you can set up your new Wi-Fi extender, along with all the pros and cons of this Wi-Fi extender. What is TP Link Extender? A TP Link Extender connects to your internet router wirelessly to expand the coverage in your home. It’s especially useful if you have areas where your internet…
PC Modding with OcUK – Noise Dampening
Our ‘PC Modding with OcUK’ series is back with our next instalment. In this blog post, we’re covering noise dampening, everything you need to know from the pros and cons, to our top noise dampening kits. Noise Dampening: Lancool K65 Silencing Kit A noise dampening kit is typically built utilising high-quality materials, such as plush foam or PU leather, to effectively dampen any excess noise created by your PC components. This is especially effective on drowning out any audible noise from your hard drives…
Best Gaming PCs Under £2000
When it comes to buying our gaming PCs, we’d love it if budget wasn’t an issue. Sadly, we have “grown up” responsibilities that eat our funds. Thankfully, Overclockers UK has an extensive range of gaming PCs to suit any budget. Today, we’re looking at gaming PCs that fall under the £2000 price point. Each is from our range of configurable gaming PCs, so there is some wiggle room on cost and spec for each of them. We have three gaming PCs under £2000 to showcase today,…
Top 5 Deals of The Overclockers UK Summer Sale!
The Overclockers UK Summer Sale 2023 is in full swing - with deals galore! We’re taking a look at five of the best deals you can grab at the Overclockers Summer Sale 2023 right now. Our criteria? Great savings, incredible tech, and all-round sizzle factor! Overclockers UK Summer Sale 2023 Before we dazzle you with incredible savings, you can explore the full Summer Sale 2023 on our dedicated pages. Deals will be live until August 28th, with new and exciting offers appearing regularly. Be sure…