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Phanteks AMP 1000W White – 1000W of Power!
For the enthusiast who insists on only the most power-hungry of components in their system, comes this beast of a power supply. The Phanteks AMP 1000W performs like a reliable shire horse, keeping your system ticking over nicely, but it has the looks of a thoroughbred stallion. Featuring a gorgeous pure-white finish for both the case and cables, this is a PSU that can’t help but turn heads with its aesthetic. Efficiency is key in a PSU The Phanteks AMP 1000W White Edition is a powerful yet…
Everything You NEED To Know About Wi-Fi 6
Wi-Fi 6? More like, why should I care... 6. Wi-Fi 6 is the secret sauce to all good things: speed, stability, and even wireless PCVR. In this blog, we're breaking down everything you need to know about Wi-Fi 6. Wireless internet, the bane of our gamer existence. We all need Wi-Fi, but it can be a temperamental beast whose services and respect require years of training to master... but everything changed when the Wi-Fi 6 Nation Attacked! Whilst you can run a super-fast cat 6…
Understanding DPI and How to Get the Most Out of Your Gaming Mouse
When it comes to PC gaming, precision is everything. Having the right hardware makes a big difference, especially with something like your gaming mouse. These days, the best gaming mice come packed with features, such as button placement, ergonomics, and RGB lighting. One of the features you will see prominently listed is the DPI. You might be asking yourself one or two questions – why does it matter so much, and what even is DPI anyway? We’re here to help you get a better understanding…
Spring Cleaning the Overclockers UK Way!
We’ve all heard the saying, a tidy desk equals a tidy mind. Since May 10th marks ‘clean your room day’, here at Overclockers UK we couldn’t think of a better time to do a little spring cleaning! Keep on reading to see our top tips for keeping your desk clean and organised to help improve your gaming and work performance. We’ve also included some of our favourite accessories to keep a tidy desk and a clear mind. Spring cleaning here at OcUK has received a…
Get Hype: The Kolink Citadel Mesh is Now Available in ATX
The Citadel Series has been one of Kolink’s most popular range of cases. The OG models were designed to accommodate Micro-ATX motherboards. Well, hold onto your RGB lighting, because they have just released the Kolink Citadel Mesh ATX PC Case. A full-size version of a Kolink Citadel? Yes, please! Expanding on a Good Idea While it is a full-size adaptation of the popular Kolink Citadel Micro-ATX, the Kolink Citadel Mesh ATX bears many of the same aesthetic markers of the series. Including their iconic hexagonal…
Everything You Need to Know About Your PC’s BIOS
As technology keeps getting smarter, the fundamentals of your system stay the same. Your BIOS is a cornerstone of your gaming PC. Every time you switch it on, your BIOS configures your hardware to hand it off to a boot device. The term was first coined in 1975 by Gary Kildall, an American computer scientist, and was first incorporated into a personal computer in 1981. While Intel is planning to supplant it in their hardware in favour of Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI), BIOS is…
Do You Want to Get into the World of PC Streaming?
If you want to get into the world of PC streaming – look no further. Our team of experts here at Overclockers UK has created this handy guide on how to start PC streaming. We’ve included our top tips for hardware, and peripherals, as well as some incredible pre-built systems that are perfect to start your streaming career. Quality Content Creation Needs High-End Hardware Without compatible, quality hardware, you won’t be able to create eye-catching and engaging content for your audience. Most recording and…
Overclockers UK’s Guide on How to Choose a Gaming PC
When it comes to choosing the gaming PC of your dreams, there are a considerable number of details and factors that you need to take into account. You may have questions such as; what will you be using your PC for? Do you want a budget-friendly PC? Are you interested in taking advantage of the latest generation of hardware? As such, creating your dream PC can become quite a daunting task. But fear not! Our team of experts at Overclockers UK has answered your calls and…
Out of this World Comfort: noblechairs HERO Boba Fett Edition
May the 4th be with you every time you take a seat. noblechairs has teamed up with LucasFilm to bring you a gaming chair from a galaxy far, far away. Introducing the noblechairs HERO Boba Fett Edition. This stunning chair is officially licensed to resemble everyone’s favourite bounty hunter. Just feast your eyes on this beaut! A Galaxy Far, Far Away Where to begin?! The noblechairs HERO Gaming Chair Boba Fett Special Edition has been carefully designed to look like the infamous clone. The PU…
Halo Infinite Season 2 – Everything You Need To Know About Lone Wolves
Get ready to deploy Spartans, as the long-awaited second season of Halo Infinite has finally begun on Xbox and PC. Anticipation has been bubbling away for quite a while. After a series of delays, Lone Wolves is finally with us. We’ve known what to expect for a couple of weeks now thanks to the season roadmap. Let’s have a deeper dive into all the maps, game modes, and everything else coming in Halo Infinite Season 2. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o69uckS2jlU&ab_channel=HALO Lone Wolves Roadmap and Overview Season 2 starts…
Autism Inclusive – A Charity That Brings People Together Through Gaming
We at Overclockers UK were very fortunate to partner with the local charity Autism Inclusive recently. They reached out to us for help kitting out their gaming room, and we were more than happy to lend a hand. Together with our friends at gaming chair manufacturer Nitro Concepts and XBOX UK, we were able to get their gaming room an upgrade. As April is Autism Awareness Month, we wanted to share more about this amazing organisation with you. Autism Inclusive's Mission Autism Inclusive supports autistic…
Which is the GPU For You? NVIDIA GeForce RTX 30 or AMD Radeon 6000?
It’s a tale as old as time when building a gaming PC – should you choose AMD or NVIDIA for your GPU? They have been the two dominant names in the market for a long time, and for very good reason. Flame wars have long raged in this debate. Things have been heating up again with the latest line of GPUs from the manufacturers – NVIDIA's GeForce RTX 30 series and AMD’s Radeon 6000 series. We should count ourselves lucky to have two great options…