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Everything You Need to Know about M.2 SSDs
High-quality storage is a must in any gaming PC. M.2 SSDs boast fast data transfer speeds and loading times in a small form factor. If increasing your storage is on your gaming resolution list, then here at Overclockers UK, we have got the guide for you! Our team has compiled everything you need to about M.2 SSDs to help you decide if this storage solution is for you. M.2 Solid State Drives: M.2 is a type of Solid State Drive form factor. M.2 SSDs will…
Overclockers UK Academy – How to Build a Mechanical Keyboard
Our Overclockers UK Academy is back with a brand-new in-depth guide! In this blog article, we’ll be covering everything you need to know about building your very own mechanical keyboard, including all the parts you need, step-by-step instructions, and a detailed video tutorial. Pick Your Keyboard Parts! The first and most important step in building your own mechanical keyboard is selecting the right parts. This includes the barebone keyboard body, key switches, and cable. You also opt for additional accessories such as braided or coiled…
Phanteks is Ready for the Latest Hardware! Are You?
Phanteks is launching multiple upgrades to their line-up including the Glacier R220C, so you’ll be ready for this year's latest hardware releases. With these enhancements, you’ll be able to add performance, utility, and style to your gaming PC. Keeping it Cool with the Glacier R220C Combo First out of the gate is Phanteks’ new pump and reservoir combo, the Glacier R220C. This innovative combo, features a powerful 20W DDC pump pre-installed within the reservoir and sealed with a Viton rubber O-Ring to guarantee your coolant stays…
The Best Pre-Built Gaming PCs That Can Be Delivered Next-Day
Need a new gaming PC and don’t want to wait long? We have some incredible pre-built systems that you can order with next-day delivery. Why Choose a Pre-Built Gaming PC? All of our pre-built PCs here at Overclockers UK are designed and built by our in-house team of tech experts. This ensures peak performance for your price point. We also offer three years parts and labour warranty with each of our pre-built systems. You can also get a gaming computer built-to-order; however, it won’t be…
How to Update Your Graphics Card Drivers
If you’ve noticed a drop in your gaming performance, a simple update to your graphics card drivers can help boost in-game speeds and FPS for an optimised experience. Here at Overclockers UK, we’ve compiled everything you need to know about graphics card drivers, including how to update them, into one handy blog article. Graphics Card Drivers: Graphics card drivers allow your GPU and operating system to communicate. This controls how your PC utilises the graphics card, for example rendering images and videos in games. Your…
The Best Gaming PC and Hardware for Streamers
Streaming is a hot topic. As tech gets better and better, this venture becomes more accessible to everyone. Therefore, we need to answer one important question: What are the best gaming PCs and streaming hardware? Streaming is a topic we’ve looked into a lot – there's a nifty list of articles at the bottom to prove that. Today, we’re looking at some of the best gaming PCs and hardware available at Overclockers UK which have been primed for streaming. For any budding streamers, this is…
New AMD Ryzen 7000 CPUs with 65W TDP – Tasty!
Three more highly efficient processors are joining the AMD Ryzen 7000 Series, and we couldn’t be more excited. These new CPUs utilise the AM5 socket and follow the 5-star platform established with the first entries to the Ryzen 7000 Series. All can be boosted to over 5.0GHz, each supports DDR5 with AMD EXPO software for tuning, and were made utilising the innovative 5nm process. What sets these new CPUs apart is their maximum thermal design power – each maxing at only 65W. As a result,…
The Overclocking Capabilities of Intel 13th Gen CPUs
Overclocking unlocks incredible performance. In fact, the latest generation of processors, RAM, and graphics cards have been expertly engineered to handle overclocking in order to achieve maximum potential. With the recent release of the Intel Raptor Lake series, here at Overclockers UK, we’re taking a closer look at overclocking and the capabilities of this cutting-edge generation of processors. What is Overclocking? When you overclock a PC, you essentially fine-tuned the processor to perform faster than the standard set by the manufacturer. You can overclock the…
Overclockers UK’s Guide to Becoming a Superhero
There was an idea. To bring together a group of remarkable gamers in the hope that they could become something more. To ensure that when the time came, they could beat the games the rest of us never could. It takes more than just a cool name and stylish suit to become a superhero. Whether you want to be a crime-fighting vigilante or a defender of reality itself, we here at Overclockers UK are here to remind you that with great power comes great responsibility. …
Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell: Firewall Listen Now on BBC Radio 4
Since early December, BBC Radio 4 has been airing a radio play called Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell: Firewall. Inspired by the famous Splinter Cell franchise, it has been exciting to see yet more gaming content from the BBC. The gripping story is brought to life by veteran radio actors and a few famous names for good measure. If you’ve been on the fence about listening, then read on to learn more about this radio play and the best ways to listen. Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell:…
Your Guide to the NVIDIA RTX 4070 Ti
With the release of the NVIDIA RTX 4070 Ti, here at Overclockers UK, we’ve compiled everything you need to know about this brand-new GPU into one handy blog post. All of your questions about the RTX 4070 Ti GPU will be answered, including the differences between the RTX 4070 Ti and 3070 Ti, along with all the hardware you need to start thinking about upgrading! The NVIDIA RTX 40 Series Harness the NVIDIA RTX 40 Series and 3rd generation Ada Lovelace architecture for cutting-edge performance and…
Why You Should Undervolt Your Graphics Card
As the ‘muscle’ of any gaming PC, the graphics card is responsible for ensuring you achieve peak performance, superior visuals, and high-quality smooth gameplay. Whilst big performance comes with large power requirements, did you know you can achieve the same performance but with improved efficiency? That’s where undervolting comes in! Here at Overclockers UK, we’ve compiled everything you need to undervolt your graphics card into one handy blog article. What is undervolting? Undervolting is the opposite of overclocking. When you undervolt your GPU you are…