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.
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…
Overclockers UK Academy: How to Choose and Upgrade Your Computer RAM
The Overclockers UK Academy is back with another in-depth helpful guide all about the wonderful world of PC hardware. In this blog post, we’ll be covering everything RAM related. Taking you through what exactly RAM is, all the terminology you need to know, along with how to choose and upgrade your memory. What is RAM? Before we start, let’s go back to the basics. RAM, or Random Access Memory, is a type of volatile memory. It is responsible for temporarily storing and processing data. As…
Anatomy of a CPU
Whether you’re a complete beginner or a veteran PC expert who wants to catch up on your hardware knowledge, our dedicated ‘Anatomy Of’ series is just for you. We’ve crafted this range of in-depth articles to highlight what goes into all the important PC components. In this blog post, we’ll be covering the CPU. What is a CPU? The CPU, or central processing unit, is often referred to as the brain of a computer. The CPU stores, processes, and communicates information to the rest of…
Your Guide to the NVIDIA RTX 40 Series
Are you looking to upgrade to the latest NVIDIA RTX 40 Series GPUs? We’ve compiled all of our expert knowledge into this complete guide, highlighting everything you need to know about NVIDIA’s brand-new generation of graphics cards. Including all the hardware you need to upgrade. NVIDIA RTX 40 Series: With the NVIDIA RTX 40 Series, harness the power of cutting-edge 3rd gen Ada Lovelace architecture. Engineered utilising a custom-made TSMC 4n process with 76 billion transistors designed to enhance performance in gaming, streaming, and content…
Lifestyle Inspiration: Colour Co-ordinate Your Gaming Set-up
Here at Overclockers UK, we love colour co-ordinated gaming set-ups. There is nothing better than gazing upon a desk that perfectly matches your desired aesthetic. Whether this is a natural black/green look, stylish pink and white, or all out cyberpunk neon. Whatever your dream aesthetic or colour scheme is, we’ve put together this guide, detailing how you can colour co-ordinate your gaming set-up. We’ve selected a few of our favourite themes and our top products to match. Nature A natural black and green aesthetic is…
PCIe 5.0 SSDs: Next-generation Super-Fast Storage is Here!
The latest generation of PCIe has arrived! PCIe 5.0 SSDs boast a suite of performance enhancing features, including notably faster read and write speeds. If you’re looking to upgrade to a PCIe 5.0 SSD, then we’ve compiled everything you need to know into one handy post. We’ll be highlighting what exactly PCIe 5.0 is, how it compares to previous generations, and all the benefits it brings to gamers and creative professionals, alike. Corsair Force MP700 1TB PCIe 5.0 M.2 SSD What is PCIe 5.0? PCIe…
How to Get the Best from Your OLED Monitor
OLED monitors boast huge advantages for gamers, streamers, and creatives, capable of delivering stunning high-res images and videos, vivid colour accuracy, and fast response times. But how can you get the very best performance from your OLED display whilst minimising the effects of screen burn-in? That’s where Overclockers UK comes in! We’ve compiled everything there is to know about OLED displays and screen burn-in, along with our top tips on how to get the most out of your gaming monitor. LG 32EP950-B 32'' OLED Monitor…
Level Up Your Gaming with NVIDIA G-Sync Ultra Low Motion Blur 2
NVIDIA GPU’s come equipped with a hefty suite of built-in features, all designed to level up your gaming experience. One of which is G-Sync Ultra-Low Motion Blur 2 (ULMB 2). We’ll be taking a closer look at this brand-new display technology, covering what it is, how to set it up, and how ULMB 2 can help boost your gaming performance. What is NVIDIA G-Sync Ultra Low Motion Blur 2? NVIDIA G-Sync Ultra Low Motion Blur 2 expands on the original version, first released back in…
Can You Run Multiple Monitors from One Graphics Card?
Multiple monitor set ups boast countless advantages to both your gaming performance and productivity. But is your graphics card up to the task of supporting several displays all at once? That’s where Overclockers UK comes in! We’ve put together this guide all about multiple monitors, and the effect this set up can have on your graphics card. Multiple Monitor Set-ups To keep it simple, a multiple monitor set up is just as it sounds and is supported by a whole multitude of graphics cards. Taking…
AI DLSS 3.0: What is it and Why You Need it for Gaming
Looking to level up your gaming performance? Why not utilise NVIDIA’s ground-breaking AI-powered display technology, AI DLSS 3.0, to unlock stunning high-resolution visuals and buttery-smooth frame rates in all your favourite AAA games? Here at Overclockers UK, we’ve compiled everything you need to know about DLSS 3.0 and why you need it to enhance your gaming performance. What is AI DLSS 3.0? AI DLSS 3.0, or Deep Learning Super Sampling, is the third generation of NVIDIA’s AI-powered display technology. It has been updated to…
NVIDIA Inside Look – NVIDIA Studio
NVIDIA graphics cards come armed with a complete suite of cutting-edge features, designed for gamers, streamers, and content creators. That’s why we decided to create this dedicated blog series, ‘NVIDIA Inside Look’, in which we’re taking a deep dive into all NVIDIA’s ground-breaking tech. In this article, we’ll be showcasing NVIDIA Studio, and how you can use it to streamline your creative workflows. What is NVIDIA Studio? NVIDIA Studio is a dedicated creative studio platform available on all RTX graphics cards. Utilising cutting-edge RTX…
Anatomy of a RAM Module – Everything You Need to Know
Whether you’re a complete beginner or a veteran PC expert who wants to catch up on your hardware knowledge, our dedicated ‘Anatomy Of’ series is just for you. We’ve crafted this in-depth range of articles to highlight what goes into all the important PC components. In this blog post, we’ll be covering RAM. What is RAM? To keep it simple, RAM, or Random Access Memory, is a form of volatile memory. It is typically responsible for temporarily storing and processing data as and when the…