PSUs
Discover the best PSUs for your gaming PC. From modular designs to RGB lighting, explore our guides to find the perfect power supply for your setup.
Upgrading Your PC: Embrace the Future with Next-Gen Computer Hardware
There’s never been a better time to start thinking about upgrading to next-gen PC hardware. If you are on the fence and need some further convincing, then this blog post is for you! We’ve put together this extensive guide to next-gen PC hardware to ensure you have all the information and inspiration for your future upgrade. What are you waiting for? Let’s jump straight to it. Why Should I Upgrade to Next-Gen PC Hardware? Armed with the latest gen of PC hardware, you’ll have everything…
Big Power with Kolink REGULATOR PSU Series: Enhance Your Gaming
With our hardware constantly being innovated, we need a power supply that can keep up. The Kolink REGULATOR Series is here to enhance your PSU game. Featuring native 12VHPWR, PCIe 5.0, and premium components, this ATX 3.0 PSU is the perfect addition to your gaming PC, especially if you are looking to upgrade to an NVIDIA RTX 40 Series GPU. Plus, there are a range of compatible cables designed to work with these power supplies. Would you like to know more? Read on! What is…
What is Coil Whine?
We’ve all heard of the term, coil whine, but what exactly is it? As the PC experts, here at Overclockers UK, we’ve compiled everything you need know about coil whine. We’ll be highlighting what exactly it is, which components often experience it, the common causes, and our top tips and tricks to prevent coil whine. Coil Whine: Coil whine is typically a high-pitched noise that is created by the vibration of the coils inside an electronic component. This includes graphics cards, power supplies, and motherboards. …
Grab an Upgrade with the Overclockers UK Summer Sale 2023!
The sun is out (hopefully), it’s summer, and you’ve got all the time in the world to play your favourite games. With this increased desire to play games or stream, you may have noticed your gaming PC struggling (or perhaps you just want to spoil yourself with a cheeky upgrade). If so, it’s definitely time for an update to your PC hardware or peripherals and thankfully the Overclockers UK Summer Sale has got your back! We’ve compiled this complete list of our top favourite products…
Phanteks Revolt – A New Way to Think About Cables
The Phanteks Revolt Series PSUs stand out from every other PSU - they don’t come with cables! The concept of not including cables may sound crazy, but Phanteks has some very good reasons for doing this. Firstly, by doing this they can save on costs in materials, packaging, and transport. These savings are then passed on to you. Secondly, is that less waste will be created, as people won’t be sticking the excess cables into their “You never know when you’ll need it” box of…
Anatomy of a Power Supply – Everything You Need to Know!
Whether you are a beginner or veteran PC expert who wants to touch up on your hardware knowledge, our dedicated ‘Anatomy Of’ series is for you. We’ve designed this in-depth series of articles to showcase what goes into all the important PC components. In this article, we’ll be taking a deep dive into a PSU (power supply). be quiet! 1000W Modular PSU What is a PSU? To keep it simple, the PSU is responsible for supplying your PC with a consistent and reliable flow of…
Lian Li’s V2 Hardware – A New Generation of RGB Solutions
Are you looking for greater performance, and to add some extra pizazz to your gaming PC? Listen here, with the AL UNI V2 fans and Strimer V2, you'll be blown away, as well as add a splash of colour to your gaming setup. Fan Performance that Counts https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3V1IhY8kQMU Let’s start with the AL UNI V2 fans. The most innovative change is one you probably wouldn’t notice unless you placed them next to a standard fan. The AL UNI V2 fan is 28mm thick, which is…
12VHPWR – What is it and Why Do You Need it?
We’ve all heard the word ‘12VHPWR’ being thrown about – but what actually is it? Today, we’re taking a closer look at the 12VHPWR power connectors, highlighting the benefits of this cable, and why you need one in your gaming PC. 12VHPWR 12VHPWR is a type of 12+4-pin power connector, used with the brand-new ATX 3.0 power supplies. A 12VHPWR connector has been designed utilising premium quality materials to deliver up to 600W of power, all from one singular cable. The combination of 12- and…
Keep Cool and Power Up with Phanteks New Releases
With the release of an AiO and a PSU, Phanteks brings your dreams of a top-of-the-line gaming PC that much closer. Each is ideally matched to the requirements of modern hardware, such as the AMD Ryzen 9 7950 X3D or NVIDIA's 40 Series GPUs. Phanteks is Keeping it Chill Intel and AMD have been cramming as much power into their CPUs as they can, which comes with the added issue of an increase in waste heat. Performance does have an issue of dropping if you let…
ATX 3.0 Power Supplies Explained: Everything You Need to Know
With more next-gen technology being released, there’s never been a better time to upgrade your PC. To fully take advantage of all this incredible tech, you’ll need to ensure your PC has plenty of high-quality power. That’s where ATX 3.0 PSUs come in! These power supplies have been specifically designed to work alongside all the latest demanding hardware to deliver you maximum performance. We’re here with all the key information you need about ATX 3.0, including a few cheeky top product recommendations. Keep on reading…
How to Tell the Difference Between all the PSU Connectors
If you need an in-depth look at all the different PSU connectors to ensure you know what goes where when building your dream PC, then look no further! Our team of PC experts at Overclockers UK has compiled this guide to give all the tools and information you need on different PSU connectors. Have you ever typed "PC motherboard power connector" into Google? Then this is the article for you! Before we take a closer look at all the different connectors, check out our ultimate guide…
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…