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Game. Stream. Advance. With the AMD Radeon RX 7600 GPU!
We have another high-performance GPU hitting our virtual shelves: the AMD Radeon RX 7600. Armed with RDNA 3 and a whole suite of AMD innovations, this graphics card is going to elevate performance in gaming and streaming. Read on to find out if this is the GPU for you! Breakthrough Performance The AMD Radeon RX 7600 is perfect for gaming and streaming at 1080p, with 8GB of GDDR6 memory and boost speeds up to 2655MHz. RDNA 3 architecture, with second-generation raytracing and AI accelerators, delivers…
Work From Home: Make the Most of Your Desk (Part 5)
If you haven’t been keeping up, we’re rather fond of our little WFH setups round here. In fact, the OcUK content team are well entrenched into our little hybrid/working from home routine and the many advantages it brings – like belting all the lyrics to the Pokemon theme without getting judgemental looks from the people at the water cooler. Today it’s time yet again to peel back the curtain as I show you my humble little setup. You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, and may even learn…
It’s Time to Get Hyped, the 4060s Are Finally Here
High-end gaming is going mainstream, NVIDIA 60 Class GPUs make up 80% of GPUs on Steam, and that number is only going to get higher, thanks to the arrival of the RTX 4060 Ti and RTX 4060! The RTX 4060 Ti and 4060, like their older siblings, are built on the innovative Ada Lovelace architecture, which features NVIDIA’s latest advances in AI upscaling, ray tracing, and encoding technologies. With the release of the RTX 4060 Family today, we’ve compiled everything you need to know about…
Your Guide to Gaming Monitors
Refresh rates, resolution, and panel type – when it comes to selecting the perfect gaming monitor there are countless options, variants, and features to look out for. It’s enough to make it feel like your head is about to explode! Thankfully, here at Overclockers UK, we’ve compiled all our expert knowledge about gaming monitors into this handy guide. We’ll be highlighting why you should buy a gaming monitor, the different panel types and screen sizes, key features, along with our top recommendations. Why Buy a…
Everything You Need to Know About the System Shock Remake
System Shock is a cult classic from 1994, and now it’s received the remake treatment, complete with HD visuals and updated controls. In just a few short days, we will be able to relive this ground-breaking sci-fi horror with the updated graphics it deserves. Made in Unreal Engine, this game has been built from the ground up, to include updated controls, an overhauled interface, and all-new soundscape. Not every detail has been changed, however, as the original voice of SHODAN has reprised their roles. Some…
Is Delidding Your CPU Worth It?
Hefty performance requires ample cooling, especially if you are looking to enjoy some intensive gaming or content creation. Whilst opting for a comprehensive cooling system is a great way to keep temperatures down to a minimum, delidding is another way in which you can get the maximum out of your CPU without making temperatures soar. In this guide, we’ll be taking you through delidding, highlighting what is it, how to do it, and all the must-have tools you need. What is Delidding? Delidding is where you…
Coming to VR: Killer Frequency
The launch of Team17 Digital’s Black Comedy Slasher-Adventure, Killer Frequency, is almost upon us! Set to launch on June 1st, Killer Frequency will see VR, console, and desktop players take on the role of 1980s small-town, washed-up radio DJ Forrest Nash. Presenter of late-night show ‘The Scream’, you’ll need to stay on the air and man the switchboard, all whilst exploring an authentic midwestern 80s radio studio and guiding the fates of your listeners. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ask5AdC9WwQ VR, Desktop, and Consoles Killer Frequency has been built from…
Overclockers UK Academy: How to Set Up Your PC
We’re back with another installment of our Overclockers UK Academy. In this guide, we’ll be showing you how to set up your PC, and covering all the vital steps from unboxing to powering your system on. Watch How to Set Up Your PC Don’t have the time to read up on how to set up your PC? Or are you that excited that you just want to get in plugged in and ready to play? Don’t worry, you can also opt to watch our…
How to Clean Your Gaming Mouse: Overclockers UK’s Top Tips!
Is your gaming mouse looking a little mucky? It’s a good thing we have a whole bunch of cleaning tips right here for you! Our gaming mice see a lot of usage. From marathon gaming sessions to taking advantage of their ergonomic shape whilst we work from home; they are a vital tool in our arsenal. It stands to reason, that they can get really quite grubby. To help keep your gaming mouse in tip-top shape, we’ve put together this handy guide full of helpful…
The Best CPU Coolers for the AMD Ryzen 7000 Series
The AMD Ryzen 7000 Series has been optimised for gaming and streaming alike, promising to deliver ultra-fast speeds and powerful performance. To fully utilise the incredible benefits offered by these processors, you need a reliable and efficient CPU cooler to match. Thankfully, here at Overclockers UK, we’ve put together this list of the best CPU coolers for the AMD Ryzen 7000 Series. AMD Ryzen 7000 Series The AMD Ryzen 7000 Series utilises cutting-edge Zen 4 architecture and a refined metal stack design to result in…
How to Speed Up Your Gaming Laptop’s Performance
Is your gaming laptop slow and jam-packed full of old software or files? A slow laptop can be incredibly frustrating to use, however, it’s not quite time to throw it out of the window and start again. Not yet anyway. There are a few simple tricks that you can do to help speed up your gaming laptop’s performance. All of which we’ve included in this handy guide, just for you. Clean Your Disk Drives Performing a simple disk clean-up can help to find and remove…
Rev Your Engines for Lego 2K Drive!
Driving is about to get awesome-er! Take the wheel in LEGO 2K Drive for a one-of-a-kind open-world racing adventure. This spiritual successor to LEGO Racers pulled up on May 19th 2023. We’ve got everything you need to know to take the pole position. Drive Everywhere! Welcome to Bricklandia, a vast open world with multiple regions just waiting to be explored. Packed with kooky quests and full of colourful characters, you can race anywhere and with anyone as you take on a cast of wacky rivals…