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Intel Arc: A Whole New-Generation of Graphics Cards
Marking the beginning of a gaming revolution – it is expected that Intel will soon release their new line of graphics cards, Intel Arc. Expertly engineered to allow you to enjoy gaming, content creation and streaming with no limits. Our team of experts at Overclockers UK have decided to compile all the information you need on this new generation of GPU. All of your questions will be answered! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0dC6dz9CxYc&ab_channel=IntelGraphics Intel Xe-HPG Microarchitecture As the foundation to Intel Arc, Xe-HPG microarchitecture has been expertly built to…
Overclockers UK Academy: How to reset your BIOS and Fix Your PC not turning on
When your PC won’t post or you are suffering from instability issues and can’t access the BIOS – a way to troubleshoot this issue is resetting your BIOS by removing the CMOS battery. Thankfully, it sounds far more complicated and stressful than it actually is! Our OcUK Academy’s helpful guide and video tutorial detail exactly what you need to do to reset your BIOS and remove the CMOS battery on your motherboard. Our aim here is to save you time and money by reducing the need for a hardware replacement or submitting an RMA with…
The Best Time Loop Games to Play for Groundhog Day 2022
Okay campers, rise and shine because there are video games to be played. What better way to celebrate Groundhog Day than by sticking yourself in a virtual time loop and going full Phil Connors? Time loop video games have seen a huge surge in popularity over recent years. That means there’s more for you to play than ever before. Here at Overclockers UK, we’ve picked out our favourite time loop games for you to trap yourself in for Groundhog Day. Deathloop One of 2021’s most-hyped releases has managed to break free and follow us into this year. You’ll play as Colt in Deathloop, trying to break the time loop trapping the isle…
Gaming Laptops with High-End GPUs: The Best Way to Game on the Go?
New and amazing technology is being developed but can be difficult to obtain – depending on budget and availability. Considering how much gaming laptops have improved over recent years, on-the-go gaming is a real option. Often featuring the coveted high-end hardware found in desktop PCs, the performance gap between gaming laptops and PCs is being closed. Today, we’re taking a look at these laptops to see if they are worthy of AAA gaming. Graphics: What to Look Out For For the best gaming performance, choose…
What To Do with Your Old PC Hardware
Maybe you've just upgraded to a brand-new gaming PC, or perhaps you're a bit of a tech hoarder and have way too much PC hardware just lying about. It can be hard to figure out what to do with all those parts. So, you've just got a brand-new gaming PC, and you're ready to battle it out in the latest AAA games! But what do you do with your old system? We're breaking down five great ideas to give your tech a second life. …
Upgrade Your WFH Set-up and Maximise Your Productivity!
With many now preferring to work from home, it is high time we upgrade our temporary kitchen set-ups to something more permanent. Here at Overclockers UK, we have the best selection of hardware and accessories, to optimise your WFH set-up. Maybe even increase your productivity! There may be many questions on your mind, like how do I set up my home office? What equipment do I need? What kind of computer that I need? Don’t worry – in due course, all your questions will be…
The Witcher: What Can Fans Expect in 2022?
The popularity of the beloved Witcher franchise has grown in the past two years, thanks to the release of the incredible Netflix series. If you’ve not watched season 2 – you are missing out! As many of us are returning to this beloved series, Overclockers UK has decided to give you an update on what fans can expect in 2022! Season 3 of the hit Netflix series: If you are like me, you watched the entire second season the day it dropped on Netflix. Unfortunately for us, however, we’ve now got to…
Elden Ring: The Official System Specifications for FromSoftware’s Latest Soulslike
Elden Ring was released on the 25th of February 2022, and is a Soulslike experience from the masters of the genre, FromSoftware. This time around they have teamed up with the master of colourful weddings, George R. R. Martin. What is Elden Ring? Elden Ring is another entry into the Soulslike subgenre of action role-playing games, made famous by the acclaimed Bloodborne and the Souls series. Like its devilish cousins, this game serves a punishing cocktail of a higher-than-average difficulty, mysterious lore, and combat focused on reading enemy patterns. This has become FromSoftware’s key selling point for their games,…
Exciting Addition to the GeForce RTX 30 Series: The 3050
Announced at this year’s CES, Nvidia has released a new entry-level graphics card for their 30 Series. Introducing the GeForce RTX 3050. To get us all nice and excited, we’re taking a look at three cards from Asus and all the graphical power they’ll be offering. The Ultimate Play As part of the 30 Series, you can expect the RTX 3050 to be packed with incredible gaming features. Even with its entry-level status. With Nvidia’s Ampere architecture at its core, the RTX 3050 is equipped…
Overclockers UK Academy: How to easily reseat or install PC memory
Memory can be the root cause of all sorts of issues. As such, troubleshooting this can become a difficult and seemingly impossible task if you are new to DIY PC building. That’s where this helpful tutorial from the OcUK Academy comes in! As the experts on building PCs, we’ve compiled all our knowledge into this guide on how to reseat and reinstall your RAM/memory. Our aim here is to help you solve simple technical issues before you spend money on a hardware replacement or submit an RMA with us. Before you start – remember to shut…
Phanteks Matte White Editions and PCIe 4.0 Riser Cables – New Year, New Upgrade
The trend for white hardware is well and truly rooted into PC gaming now, and boy are we glad! Phanteks has released white editions of a number of their products, meaning we are all one step closer to having a sleek, on-point gaming PC. Available from today, you can get the Eclipse P600S, Enthoo Evolv X, and SK PWM dRGB fans all in an elegant matte white. What’s more, they have released three PCIe 4.0 riser cables and a vertical mounting bracket, so you can…
OLED Monitors: Everything You Need to Know About the Next-Generation of Monitors
The next generation of monitors now features an OLED screen rather than the traditional LCD display. As more people are upgrading to OLED monitors; Overclockers UK has decided to create this helpful guide on everything you need to know about OLED screens. Including the risk and prevention of screen burn-in. What are OLED Monitors? OLED screens consist of OLED (Organic Light Emitting Diodes) pixels. These diodes individually illuminate the pixels and act as independent light sources. This results in brighter images with more vivid colours and contrasts. Are OLED Monitors Good for Gaming? As the diodes act as independent light…