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Out of This World Casing: The Phanteks Eclipse G360A Mid Tower Case
With phenomenal looks and incredible cooling, the Phanteks Eclipse G360A expands on its predecessors, featuring a brand-new sleek design with next-generation technology. Available in both satin black and matte white, the Eclipse G360A has a sturdy steel construction which protects all your important gaming tech, with the added bonus of a sleek, modern aesthetic. Plus, the tempered glass side panel allows you to show off all your hardware, RGB lighting, and custom configurations with pride! Extraordinary Features: Tempered glass side panels allow you to display…
AMD Ryzen 7 5800X 3D CPU: Next Generation 3D V-Cache Gaming Technology
After the release of AMD’s flagship CPU, the Ryzen 7 5800X 3D, Overclockers UK is here to tell you everything there is to know about this brand-new processor and AMD’s innovative 3D V-Cache technology. A Gaming Flagship CPU: The all-new AMD Ryzen 7 5800X 3D CPU is the latest innovation in gaming and PC hardware. Considered the latest gaming flagship, the 5800X 3D expands on the 5800X by introducing 3D V-Cache technology, along with Zen 3 architecture. Key Features of the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D: …
Everything You Need to Know About The Elder Scrolls Online: High Isle
A new chapter is beginning in The Elders Scrolls Online, and a new part of Tamriel has opened up. High Isle is the next DLC being released for ESO and the first in the game’s sixth chapter – Legacy of the Bretons. This thrilling new arc presents a sinister and political story for players to experience and also unlocks the Systres Archipelago for the first time. This never-before-seen part of Tamriel promises a whole different kind of adventure. Journey to High Isle The big selling…
Phanteks Glacier G3090Ti Waterblocks: Powerful Cooling
Premium gaming components need highly efficient cooling hardware. With our gaming PCs now featuring an Nvidia GeForce RTX 3090Ti or two, we need even more thermal power to keep everything running at peak. Enter Phanteks. Expanding on their much-loved Glacier range, they have created the Glacier G3090Ti Waterblocks for Asus, MSI, and Gigabyte graphics cards. Juicy. New Kids on the Water Block There are three models in the Glacier G3090Ti range, each coming in two stylish colours. Pick from chrome or black, as you match…
Survive to Five: Back For a Second Year!
After such a successful first year, Save the Children’s Survive to Five streaming event is back! Last year, 22 streamers over the course of 5 days had the goal to raise $25,000. They absolutely smashed that, raising over three times the goal money. $87,000! This helped give over 150,000 children across the world a better chance of seeing their fifth birthday. Can they do it again this year? What is Survive to Five? Survive to Five is a streaming event run by the charity Save…
The Greatest Queens in All of Gaming
All together now! "God save our gaming queens, long live our gaming queens, God save the queens. Send them victorious, happy and glorious, long to reign over us, God save the gaming queens." 2022 marked the late Queen Elizabeth’s Platinum Jubilee. The Platy Joobs, if you were so inclined. In celebration of this historic landmark, we thought it would be remiss to not celebrate our other favourite queens, too. These ladies have sat atop the throne of games for many years ruling with respect, power,…
Cherry MX Switches Explained: Everything You Need to Know!
When choosing what mechanical gaming keyboard to purchase, you’ve probably noticed the name ‘Cherry MX’ being thrown around a lot. Cherry MX Switches are one of the world’s leading brands of key switches for mechanical keyboards and offer a plethora of intelligent features and customisation options for you to unleash your creativity. By choosing the right Cherry MX switch, you can tailor your keyboard to suit your exact needs and enhance your performance one step further. To tell you absolutely everything there is to know…
Exciting New Case for Team Red: Kolink Observatory Y AMD SE
Fans of Team Red can now show off their appreciation with the Kolink Observatory Y AMD SE Mid-Tower PC Case. A follow on from the Observatory Y we saw recently, this premium chassis can accommodate the latest graphics cards, vertical mounting, and comprehensive water cooling. What sets this model apart is the AMD branding across the framework, making it the ultimate case for an AMD build. What’s New? Like its Observatory Y brethren, the Observatory Y AMD SE is a sophisticated blend of tempered glass…
Streacom DA6 Series: High Function Meets Beautiful Form
There are small form factor cases; there are open frame cases. Then there’s the Streacom DA6 and DA6XL SFF Open Frame PC Cases. Innovative, stylish, and totally tubular. These cases have a vertical orientation, an open-sided design, and are manufactured from premium-quality materials. It’s what sets them apart from other chassis. Come with me and check out these incredible new cases. Open Frame Features Streacom wanted to create a chassis that showcased high-end hardware without interruption nor impeding cooling in any way. Thus, the vertical…
Intel vs AMD: Which CPU Should You Choose?
AMD. Intel. Ryzen? Alder Lake! Let's face it, CPUs are heckin’ confusing. We're breaking down everything you need to know to make an informed decision. Making the right decision for your new gaming PC can be hard. Should you choose Intel or AMD? Don't panic, we've got all the deets you need. Here's everything you need to know from architecture to pre-build AMD and Intel gaming PCs. Intel Processors Intel’s range of fourteenth generation Raptor Lake-S CPUs are their latest processors that offer exciting new…
Cue the Imperial March for noblechairs HERO Darth Vader Edition
There’s no denying that Darth Vader is one of the most iconic characters in the Star Wars universe. So the fact that noblechairs has teamed up with Disney once more to create the HERO Darth Vader Edition is utterly epic. Dark aesthetics, superior ergonomics – you can feel Vader’s presence just rolling from this gaming chair. So, get practising your best heavy breathing, dust off that red lightsaber, and feel the force with this gaming chair fit for a Sith Lord. No, I Am Your…
What are the Best PCs for Office Work?
With so many of us actively choosing to work from home, you may be left wondering what are the best PCs for office work? But fear not! Our team of PC experts here at Overclockers UK has compiled this helpful guide on what PCs are perfect for standard office use. We’ve even included some of our favourite pre-built office computers and peripherals to complete your WFH setup. What Do You Need: For general office use, you need a PC that can handle multitasking and heavy-duty…