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Overclockers UK’s Ultimate Collection of Streaming Guides
Over the years, we have compiled many a streaming guide. Today, we’ve brought them all into one handy dandy place. Welcome to Overclockers UK’s Ultimate Collection of Streaming Guides! Now, this is an article you’re going to want to bookmark, all you budding streamers out there. This ultimate streaming guide is linked to every blog we’ve ever written about streaming. Plus, any time we cover new streaming content, it will be added to this guide. Let this be your one-stop-shop for all things streaming. Content…
Even More Egg-credible Deals for Easter Bank Holiday Monday!
We’re back with even more eggs-cellent deals that you can get your hands on this Bank Holiday Monday! Whilst we’ve been truly spoilt for choice, we’ve managed to narrow it down to a few of our favourites that we’ve gone absolutely cracking for. MSI 32’’ Optix MPG321UR Gaming Monitor: Our first egg-credible deal is the MSI 32’’ Optix MPG321UR Gaming Monitor. With a 32’’ IPS display, support for 4K resolutions, and refresh rates of up to 144Hz, enjoy crisp, high-res photo-realistic visuals with silky-smooth frame…
Dungeons and Dragons DLC Now On Minecraft
When we talked about gaming crossovers, we never anticipated that Dungeons and Dragons DLC would come to Minecraft! It’s an exciting time to be a D&D and Minecraft fan. Dungeons and Dragons: Honour Among Thieves has got us itching to play, and Minecraft Legends has brought new gameplay to the table. So, you can imagine our excitement when a trailer dropped for Minecraft Dungeons and Dragons DLC during D&D Direct 2023! The Adventure is Building The Minecraft Dungeons and Dragons DLC has a story-driven narrative,…
Game Faster: AMD Ryzen 7000 X3D CPUs Are Available Now
The latest CPUs in the AMD Ryzen 7000 Series are here. Teased at CES 2023, the X3D Ryzen 9 models are finally hitting the shelves! As of April 6th, we now also have an X3D Ryzen 7 model too! The AMD X3D processors are equipped with the innovative 3D V-Cache technology that was first introduced in the summer of 2022. It’s exciting to see this stacked cache model being integrated so early in the Ryzen 7000 timeline! Even better, they are available [to pre-order] from Overclockers…
Lian Li’s V2 Hardware – A New Generation of RGB Solutions
Are you looking for greater performance, and to add some extra pizazz to your gaming PC? Listen here, with the AL UNI V2 fans and Strimer V2, you'll be blown away, as well as add a splash of colour to your gaming setup. Fan Performance that Counts https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3V1IhY8kQMU Let’s start with the AL UNI V2 fans. The most innovative change is one you probably wouldn’t notice unless you placed them next to a standard fan. The AL UNI V2 fan is 28mm thick, which is…
Best PC and Hardware Under £3000
If you’re looking to kickstart your gaming or upgrade your tired and old set up – then look no further! We’ve compiled everything you need to create the ultimate gaming battle station, all for under £3000. Refract Gaming Celeste Pre-built PC: Tailored for mid-range gaming and streaming, the Refract Gaming Celeste comes packed with everything you need to enjoy playing all of the latest AAA titles. This includes an AMD Ryzen 7 7700X CPU and an NVIDIA RTX 4070 GPU. Sit back and unlock seamless…
How to Check Your CPU’s Temperature
Your computer's CPU is one of the most important components. This is why it's important to keep an eye on its temperature and ensure that it's not overheating. There are a few different ways to check your CPU's temperature, and we'll show you two of the most popular methods in this guide. Method One Use the BIOS: This is the easiest way to check your processor temperature, as it does not require installing any software. To check your CPU’s temperature in the BIOS menu, simply…
Nitro X1000 Transformers Edition Gaming Chairs
Autobots, roll out! If, like us, you spent a large portion of your childhood glued to Transformers cartoons, you are going to love the Nitro Concepts X1000 Transformers Edition gaming chairs. Nitro Concepts has teamed up with Hasbro to bring us three officially licenced Transformers gaming chairs. Sadly, they don’t turn into giant fighting robots, but they will transform your gaming space and comfort levels. My inner 90s kid can barely contain the excitement! Three Cybertronians There are three special edition Transformers chairs available. Each…
Best D&D Games to Play After Seeing Dungeons and Dragons: Honour Among Thieves
Dungeons and Dragons: Honour Among Thieves has got us excited to relive our favourite Forgotten Realms adventures all over again! The 2023 Dungeons and Dragons film has made us adore this franchise more than we thought possible. From Holga’s love of potatoes to wild shaping into owlbears and Jarnathan, this film has hit all the right notes. Which just makes us want to crack out our click clack math rocks, dust off the character sheets, and start a whole new adventure. My Water Genasi, Swish,…
Meet ChatOCUK – Our AI Quiz That Will Find Your Perfect Gaming PC!
AI is all the rage right now, and you had best believe Overclockers UK is getting in on the action. Meet ChatOCUK. We digitised the consciousness of our own Ian “8Pack” Parry and stuck him in a computer. Then we asked our new AI to design a quiz to help you pick your perfect gaming PC! Don’t believe us or in the power of science? You don’t have to; just take our ChatOCUK-built quiz and the results speak for themselves. Still sceptical? Well, why not…
Jonsbo D31 and D41 Cases: Compact, Versatile, and Innovative
The old adage goes that good things come in small packages. The Jonsbo D31 and D41 cases go a long way to proving just how right that saying is! These series pack phenomenal versatility and functionality into cases with impressively small footprints. Boasting support for NVIDIA RTX 40 Series GPUs, known for being chonky bois, we are excited to take the lid off these cases just to see how the inner machinations come together. I’ve not even mentioned the best part yet: a removable 8”…
NVIDIA 30 vs 40 Series Graphics Cards
An NVIDIA RTX 30 or 40 Series? That is the question. With so many great advancements in PC hardware over the last few months, you may be left wondering if it’s time for you to start thinking about upgrading, specifically your graphics card. You may be torn between the two generations, or perhaps you just aren’t ready to give up your beloved RTX 30 Series. Whatever the case, to help you decide, we’ve highlighted the key differences between the NVIDIA RTX 30 and 40 Series…