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Work From Home: Make the Most of Your Desk (Part 3)
An entire year has past since originally writing this masterpiece, and not much has changed. Whilst everyone else has been busy updating their office spaces, mine looks exactly the same. At home, my setup has been perfected. In fact, I get far more done working from home than I ever could in an office (mainly because I'm not distracting everyone, but we won't mention that). In this awesome series, the Overclockers UK content team share the tips, tricks, and techniques that we use to optimise…
12VHPWR – What is it and Why Do You Need it?
We’ve all heard the word ‘12VHPWR’ being thrown about – but what actually is it? Today, we’re taking a closer look at the 12VHPWR power connectors, highlighting the benefits of this cable, and why you need one in your gaming PC. 12VHPWR: 12VHPWR is a type of 12+4-pin power connector, used with the brand-new ATX 3.0 power supplies. A 12VHPWR connector has been designed utilising premium quality materials to deliver up to 600W of power, all from one singular cable. The combination of 12- and…
Phanteks NV7 and D30 – Hardware fit for a Masterpiece
The NV7 PC case and D30 fans are the latest products from the incredible Phanteks. Utilising the Phanteks NV7 and D30 fans, you can create a picture frame to display your epic building skills. Phanteks Showpiece Case The NV7 is a true spectacle to behold, with it you can build a clean and beautiful gaming PC. The most obvious detail of this chassis is that it has not just one tempered glass panel, but two. This gives you a panoramic view of your prized hardware.…
Play Crime Boss: Rockay City With These Five Amazing Gaming PCs
Want to rule the criminal underworld of vibrant 90s Florida alongside an all-star cast of characters? Of course you do, and Crime Boss: Rockay City is here to help you do it! Become the New King of Crime There’s an open vacancy for a new King of Rockay City – and Travis Baker has his sights set on the throne. But he’s not the only one. Take on his role solo or with friends in this organised crime game, combining first-person action with turf…
Wakanda Forever! Exciting noblechairs HERO Marvel’s Black Panther Edition
Wakanda forever! The King of Wakanda, himself, now has a noblechairs Special Edition Gaming Chair. Meet the noblechairs HERO Marvel’s Black Panther Edition. This stunning chair has it all. Superior ergonomics, premium build quality, luxury materials, and a phenomenal Black Panther design. Purple has not looked this good on a gaming chair since the Fallout Nuka-Cola Quantum Edition. Come with us, as we dedicate a few hundred words to marvelling at this chair. HERO Marvel’s Black Panther Edition Obviously, the most important thing we can…
Anatomy of a Micro-ATX Gaming PC – Everything You Need to Know!
Ever wondered what you need to create the gaming PC of your dreams? Then look no further. Our ‘’Anatomy of’’ series focuses on what goes into different gaming systems, showcasing what components meet the different form factors, along with the benefits and drawbacks. Today, we’ll be taking a look at Micro-ATX gaming PCs. What is a Micro-ATX Gaming PC? A Micro-ATX gaming PC will typically utilise a Micro-ATX motherboard, hence the name. With a Micro-ATX PC, you don’t have to compromise on aesthetics or performance…
Why is My Keyboard Not Working?
When your keyboard suddenly decides to stop working, it’s certainly not the time to start panicking (Cue screaming Spongebob meme). There are plenty of easy and simple-to-do troubleshooting methods and fixes you can try, before you throw your keyboard out of the window. In fact, we’ve put together this guide, highlighting a few of our tips and tricks to get it back into working order. Have You Turned It Off and On Again? An easy, quick troubleshooting method is to restart your PC. Believe…
New Streamplify Goodies to Elevate Your Streaming Set-Up
Since Streamplify has come onto the streaming scene, our gaming set-ups have been elevated to new heights. Their simple “plug and play” ethos has amplified our ability to stream, communicate, and organise our desks. Well, they are back with a brand-new selection of goodies to get excited about! What’s New? There are four new products hitting the Overclockers UK shelves today – technically five if you count both versions of the acoustic panels. Each has been crafted to optimise your streaming or gaming set-up in…
Is the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 30 Series Worth it in 2023?
Since the RTX 40 Series was first revealed last autumn, it’s quickly become every hardware enthusiast’s go-to graphics card. But that doesn’t mean its predecessor has nothing left to offer. In fact, the RTX 30 Series still has plenty for gamers and might be the GPU for you in 2023. Please note, there is limited availability for RTX 30 Series GPUs and gaming PCs. First released in September 2020, the RTX 30 Series supported 2nd generation ray tracing, used NVIDIA’s Ampere architecture, and made use…
Lian Li SL-INF Fans- Get Blown Away to Infinity
Are you in the market for new fans? Do you want them to look drop-dead gorgeous? With the new Lian Li SL-INF fans, you’ve found your perfect thermal solution: plenty of cooling and bold styling. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wZNFLLGaW08 Powerful Performance Let’s kick things off and talk about the capabilities of Lian Li’s UNI fan SL-INF first, which should get you hot under the collar. Lian Li has packed some serious performance into the SL-INF fans. With their 140mm diameter, these fans can produce more airflow at lower…
Coming To VR: Across The Valley
Across The Valley is set to bring the world of farming to VR next month! Players will need to muck in whilst relaxing in a hand-drawn paradise. Farming has never been so immersive! Across the Valley, the latest VR farm simulator developed exclusively for VR by FusionPlay, lets you lend a hand - literally! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IiIUwSlB4NI From April 6th, you can sow, water, harvest your own plants, and raise adorable baby animals. You can even milk the cows, shear the sheep, and go on a truffle hunt…
The Best Budget Gaming Chairs
We certainly all dream of having a gaming chair to call our own, but not all of us can make that a reality. But if your bank balance is getting in the way of your ambitions then that doesn’t have to be the case. Here at Overclockers UK, we have some amazing gaming chairs that are great for those on a budget without skipping out on quality. What Do You Want From a Gaming Chair? Even without considering the cost of investment, buying a gaming…