Gaming Hardware
At Overclockers UK, we’re passionate about gaming hardware. Discover why upgrading your gaming PC with the latest CPUs, GPUs, and more is essential.
Lian Li SUP01 – A New Way to Cool a PC
With the SUP01, Lian Li has taken a novel approach to PC cooling: take your components, move them away from one another, and then add independent cooling for each. Oh, and they stood everything upright for a small footprint! Now Come on Guys, Break It Up Now, we all know that your GPU and CPU are the toastiest components in a PC. The average CPU temperature is expected to be around 70-80 degrees, whilst your GPU can hover around 65-75 degrees. Yet, in most PC…
Understanding TDP: How to Effectively Cool Your PC
You’ve most certainly heard the term TDP when browsing the latest new hardware releases or cooling components. But what does TDP mean, and does it affect your gaming PC temperature or performance? In this blog post we explore all of these questions and more, along with highlighting a selection of AiO coolers that are perfect for low, mid, and high TPD CPUs. What Does TDP Mean? TDP, or thermal design power, is the maximum amount of heat that your component generates, such as a processor…
OcUK Work From Home Lifestyle Series: Nerdcore Incorporated
Glorious Model O Gaming MouseRefract Gaming Celeste Pre-Built PCDucky x Fallout 3XL Mouse Matnoblechairs Special Editions Nerd Vibes Take the nerdy vibes to the max and adorn your office space with Pokémon, Fallout, and more. Paired with a high-performance gaming PC, you can enjoy all your nerdy faves in all their glory. The Refract Gaming Celeste is a pre-built computer, featuring cherry-picked hardware for the best 1440p experience. Harnessing the power of an AMD Ryzen 7 7700X CPU and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 CPU, you…
HX Mobile Processors Explained
HX mobile CPUs are a high-performance generation of laptop processors. Optimised for AAA gaming, streaming, and content creation, HX CPUs are perfect for those looking to get the most out of their portable set-up. But what makes an HX processor different and why do you want one for gaming? We’ll be answering both these questions and more in this blog post. What are HX mobile CPUs? and multi-threaded workloads. Harness blisteringly fast speeds and enhanced mobile efficiency to enjoy playing all your favourite games wherever…
Lian Li DAN Cases A3-mATX – A Small Case with Big Ideas
Designed in conjunction with Daniel Hansen of DAN Cases, the Lian Li DAN Cases A3-mATX is the perfect combination of looks and function. Featuring a minimalist aesthetic, these cases are available in black and white finishes, with two models integrating stylish and functional front wooden panels! What’s more, this Micro-ATX case boasts impressive capabilities for a case so small, you’re going to want to get round to building that dream SFF gaming PC straight away. A TARDIS of a Case Now it’s not quite the…
How Long Should an SSD Last?
All your PC hardware has a lifespan, no matter how high-end it is. This is especially true for your SSD, as this vital component works hard to read, write, and store all your precious data. But how long should an SSD last on average? Are there any helpful tricks you can do to increase SSD lifespan? We’ll be answering all these questions and more in this blog post. What is an SSD? An SSD is a type of ultra-fast storage powered by integrated flash memory…
Is It Good for Gaming? AMD Radeon RX 7000 Series
Are you looking to upgrade your graphics card but don’t know which is the right one for you? Our two-part ‘Is It Good for Gaming’ series is back and this time we’re covering the AMD Radeon RX 7000 and NVIDIA RTX 40 Series. We’ll be showcasing everything you need to know about these graphics cards, highlighting their key features and explaining why you want them for gaming. In this blog post, we’re covering the AMD Radeon RX 7000 Series. The AMD Radeon RX 7000 Series …
Graphene Processors: Are Faster Gaming PCs in Our Future?
Gaming tech has had a recent breakthrough with graphene processors becoming even more of a reality. If you don’t know what a graphene processor is, we’re here with all the details, including what they are, how they differ from traditional silicon CPUs, and what this means for our gaming PCs. What is a Graphene Processor? A graphene processor is made from high-quality graphene consisting of a single layer of carbon atoms arranged in tessellated hexagons, similar to a honeycomb. This material is stronger than steel,…
3D V-Cache: How AMD X3D CPUs Can Level Up Performance
Are you looking to utilise the latest gen of tech to level up your performance? That’s where AMD 3D V-Cache comes in! This powerful cutting-edge technology revolutionises stacked cache design to deliver maximum performance, enhanced efficiency, and ultra-fast speeds. The perfect trio to power your favourite AAA games and content creation. Have we got your attention? Keep reading for more details on 3D V-Cache and why you want it for gaming. What is AMD 3D V-Cache? 3D V-Cache is AMD’s powerful vertical stacked cache technology.…
Motherboards Explained: The AAFP
We’re back with another informative series all about your PC hardware. This time we’re focusing on motherboards, highlighting all the different components and what they do. In this blog post, we’re taking a closer look at the AAFP socket. What is the AAFP on a Motherboard? The AAFP, or Analog Audio Front Panel, connects your case’s front panel audio and motherboard together. This 10-1 pin header is a standard port found on most modern-day motherboards and requires an HD Audio cable. Some older PC cases…
Get Game Ready with AMD Ryzen 8000F Series Processors
Launching today is the new line-up of AMD Ryzen 8000F Series processors. There are two processors available to purchase from today – the Ryzen 7 8700F and Ryzen 5 8400F. Both of which have been engineered for peak gaming performance. If you’re in the market for a new tasty CPU upgrade, keep on reading for all the details about AMD Ryzen 8000F processors. The Ryzen 8000F Series The AMD Ryzen 8000F harnesses the power of cutting-edge Zen 4 architecture to deliver outstanding performance in gaming and…
Upscaling Showdown: AMD FSR vs NVIDIA DLSS vs Intel XeSS
AMD FSR vs NVIDIA DLSS vs Intel XeSS – What do all these different upscaling technologies do and is one really better than the other? We’ll be answering both these questions and more in our upscaling showdown. AMD FSR AMD FSR, or FidelityFX Super Resolution, is AMD’s upscaling and frame generation technology. AMD FSR can transform your favourite compatible games with boosted frame rates and smooth gameplay. There are two versions of FSR – 2.0 and 3.0. FSR 3.0 FSR 3.0 is the latest generation…