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Overclockers UK Summer Sale 2024 is Here: Spicy Deals Ahead!
Oh yes, people, it’s that time of year again. The Overclockers Summer Sale is back for 2024. With the UK summer set to be a soggy one, we have some choice upgrades to bring the heat to your gaming. In a fire-emoji way rather than thermal throttling, of course. It’s time to get ready for some destination gaming and the Overclockers UK Summer Sale 2024 is here to help you score a bargain along the way! Overclockers UK Summer Sale 2024 Hold onto your sun…
8Pack Day 2024: Showcasing All the Cutting-Edge Technology
The big day is finally here – it's 8Pack Day 2024! To celebrate this year, we’re showcasing 8Pack’s incredible advancements in the world of PC hardware. Catch Up With 8Pack If you want to catch up with all things 8Pack, be sure to check out the Overclockers UK blog for more! Cutting-Edge 8Pack Tech There are numerous elite-tier 8Pack PCs, each one boasting incredible cutting-edge tech and outstanding aesthetic advancements, from custom water-cooling loops to tailor-made and even wall-mounted cases. We’ve picked out a few…
How Much Electricity Does a Gaming PC Use?
With prices on the rise, we’re all looking at ways we can save money and avoid breaking the bank. We’re here to answer all your questions on gaming PCs and energy consumption. Showing you the average electricity cost, what it means to create an energy-efficient PC, and some top tricks to reduce your energy consumption. What is The Average Electricity Usage of a Gaming PC? We’ve calculated the average cost of a gaming PC per month and year. As of a 2021 survey by The State…
Destination Gaming: Your Summer Playcation is Here
It is officially summer holiday season and we’re thinking about a playcation with destination gaming. As British Summertime can be so horribly unpredictable when it comes to the weather, it’s no wonder we want to get away from it all and relax with our favourite pastime, gaming. Enter the playcation and the concept of destination gaming. We’ve scoured Steam for a selection of games to take you globe-trotting from the comfort of your own gaming chair. What is a Playcation? First of all, if you’re…
AMD AM5 Will Be Supported ’til 2027 – Here’s What That Means
Team Red, it’s time to celebrate for AMD AM5 processors are set to be supported until 2027! We’re here with all the key details you need to know, including what this means for our gaming PCs or future upgrades. Keep on reading to find out more. What is AMD AM5? AMD AM5 is the latest CPU socket, first introduced with the AMD Ryzen 7000 Series. Expanding on the previous AM4 socket, AM5 boasts several improvements including compatibility with DDR5 RAM, PCIe 5.0 support for both…
OcUK Staff Top Fives: Liam’s Top 5 MMOs
It’s no secret that we here at Overclockers UK are big into our gaming. We live for new game hype and love to replay our old favourites. Over 2024, we’ll be sharing our own top fives across a spicy selection of genres. This month we’re looking at Liam’s Top 5 MMOs. I’ve been into MMOs for as long as I can remember. I started on Runescape in 2007, my main account is even older than some of my colleagues. I was enthralled by the World…
Demystifying Computer Costs: How Much Should You Really Budget for a PC?
Shopping for a gaming PC on a budget can be a challenge. You may be left with countless questions about what the right hardware and accessories to buy based on your demands. However, we’re here to demystify the cost of a PC, highlighting how you can budget for your computer and peripherals to perfectly suit your requirements. How Much is a Gaming PC? No two gaming PCs cost the same. How much you pay depends on the hardware, performance demands, brands, and any extra aesthetic…
Explore the Stars with Overclockers UK
Captain, Overclockers UK here. We’ve got a tasty round up of our top space-themed PCs and games that are perfect for this Space Exploration Day. Destination = The Moon From Starfield to Homeworld 3, you can find plenty of action-packed interstellar action on the Overclockers UK blog. Is Your Battle Station Ready? Your cosmic adventures are incomplete without a premium-quality PC in your spacesuit. If you’re in the market for your next great upgrade, we’ve got your back! Highlighted below are a few of our top…
Are AMD Radeon RX 8000 GPUs and Zen 5 CPUs Launching in 2024?
The tech world is once again buzzing with speculation about AMD's next major releases! In this article, we’re breaking down all the rumours about AMD’s upcoming Radeon RX 8000 Series GPUs and Zen 5 CPUs. What are the Rumoured AMD Radeon RX 8000 Series GPUs? While AMD has kept official details under wraps, various leaks and industry insiders are providing tantalising hints about what we can expect from the Radeon RX 8000 Series, also known as RDNA 4 GPUs. Based on these leaks, it's…
NVIDIA SFF-Ready GeForce GPUs Are Here
Graphics cards come in all shapes and sizes, meaning we’re often left scratching our heads at what dimensions we have or what case clearance we need, especially if you want to create a sleek, but space saving small form factor (SFF) powerhouse. Thankfully, NVIDIA is set to revolutionise our SFF gaming PCs with their new line-up of SFF-ready GeForce GPUs. We’re here with all the details you need to know. What are SFF Graphics Cards? NVIDIA SFF GPUs will boast extensive compatibility with most modern-day…
The Ultimate Dual Monitor Set-Up
Whether you're playing the latest AAA title or live streaming your next great hit, you need a set-up that boasts plenty of extra space and powerful hardware. Enter the ultimate dual monitor set-up. From a premium-quality gaming PC, tasty peripherals, and plush gaming chair to must-have monitors, this set-up is sure to meet your high standards. Keep on reading for a closer look at our dual monitor set-up. Why Would I Want a Dual Monitor Set-Up? Dual monitor set-ups can be helpful to gamers, streamers,…
The Ultimate Guide to VR Gaming
Over the years, the Overclockers UK Blog has written a heck of a lot about VR gaming, tech, and weird stuff happening in virtual lands. Today, we’ve brought together all of that content into one handy place. Welcome to Overclockers UK’s Ultimate Guide To VR! We’ve come a long way since Nintendo’s Virtual Boy, and there has never been a better time to get into VR gaming. In this article, you’ll find the best of our VR content, including game reviews, hardware breakdowns and everything…