Gaming Hardware
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The 10 Best Tips to Achieve Perfect Mouse Aim
As any FPS gamer will attest, perfecting your mouse aim makes a big difference to your performance. Sure, you will have good days where you stay on target. There will also be the bad days when you can’t buy yourself a clean shot. But with so many esports professionals delivering consistent, high-level performances you can’t help but wonder – is there some secret I’m missing out on? While there’s no easy or short solution, there are plenty of things you can be doing to improve…
The Importance of Keeping Your Gaming PC Clean
Keeping your gaming PC clean and tidy might not seem like such a big deal. But a dusty and dirty PC can result in poor performance. To help your keep your PC pristine and always looking its best, we’ve compiled this handy guide with our top tips and product recommendations. Why Should I Keep My PC Clean? Keeping your gaming PC clean helps protect all your important components from dust and debris. Unwanted dust on your CPU or GPU can result in high system temperatures…
Ray-Tracing: Five Games to Make Your PC Sweat
One of the stand-out features of the NVIDIA RTX 30 and 40 Series graphics cards is real-time ray-tracing. More and more games are integrating this technology, which is great news for us but perhaps not for some of your gaming hardware. Whilst ray tracing creates enhances your graphics, it can take its toll on your gaming PC. Today, we’re looking at five games that really push your PC when ray-tracing is enabled. We will also suggest the hardware you need to keep up with the…
Is it Good for Gaming? The NVIDIA RTX 30 Series
Want to upgrade your graphics cards, but don’t know which is the right one for you? A two-part series, Overclockers UK has compiled this guide detailing everything there is to know about the AMD RX 6000 Series and NVIDIA RTX 30 Series Graphics Cards. In this blog post, we’ll cover the NVIDIA RTX 30 Series. The NVIDIA RTX 30 Series The successor to the 20 RTX series, NVIDIA’s RTX 30 series has been carefully engineered using NVIDIA’s Ampere architecture to deliver incredible performance and realistic…
Meta Quest vs HTC Vive
So, you want to get into VR but don't know which headset to choose? Don't worry, we've got you covered! We're breaking down everything you need to know about the Meta Quest 2 and HTC Vive Pro 2. Okay, let's jump straight into the most important factor for most of us, price. Both the Quest 2 and HTC Vive Pro 2 have very different price points, with the Vive costing £718.99 for just the headset. However, the once price to performance king Meta Quest 2…
Is it Good for Gaming? The AMD Radeon RX 6000 Series
Looking to upgrade your graphics cards, but don’t know which is the right one for you? In this two-part series, Overclockers UK has compiled this guide detailing everything there is to know about the AMD RX 6000 Series and NVIDIA RTX 30 Series Graphics Cards. In this blog post, we’ll cover the AMD Radeon RX 6000 series. The AMD Radeon RX 6000 Series The successor of the Radeon RX 5000 series, AMD’s 6000 GPUs expanded on AMD RDNA 2 architecture and is the first generation of…
AMD FSR 2.0: How You Can Get More FPS in Your Favourite Games!
Do you want to get more FPS and realistic graphics in your favourite games? If so, look no further, as the team of PC experts at Overclockers UK is here to tell you everything you need to know about AMD’s FSR 2.0 (FidelityFX Super Resolution) so you, too, can unlock immersive graphics. What is FSR? FSR, or FidelityFX Super Resolution, is a super sampling upscaling technology produced by AMD. Available on both Radeon and GeForce graphics cards, FSR has been expertly engineered to…
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. Before we take a closer look at all the different connectors, check out our ultimate guide to PSUs for a quick handy refresh on power supplies! Read More Different Types of PSU Not…
Solid State Drives and Hard Drive Form Factors Explained
When it comes to selecting the perfect components for your dream gaming PC, it can seem a little daunting. Especially when you have to consider the size of your hardware, not just the type of hardware you need. But fear not – that's where our team of PC experts at Overclockers UK comes in! We’ve compiled this handy guide showing you everything you need to know about SSD & HDD form factors. Solid State Drive (SSD): What is a Solid State Drive? A Solid State…
PWM vs DC Fans: Everything You Need to Know!
A gaming PC is incomplete without reliable and sufficient cooling to keep it performing at optimum temperatures. Without efficient cooling, you risk low framerates, sluggish performance, and potentially BSODs. One of the ways in which you can keep all your important hardware cool and performing at its best is by utilising either PWM or DC fans. However, you may be wondering what are the differences between these fans? Do the different types affect performance? Thankfully, Overclockers UK is here to show you what these fan types…
What are the Best Cooling Solutions for the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X 3D CPU?
After the release of AMD’s successful flagship CPU, many are now looking to upgrade and harness the power of the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X 3D. Before you upgrade, you need to ensure that your PC is fully equipped with all the cooling power it needs to achieve maximum performance with this brand-new processor. Thankfully, Overclockers UK is here to tell you the best cooling solutions for the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X CPU. What is the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X 3D CPU? The latest innovation in…
The Best PC Games of 2022…So Far!
As both the weather and the release schedule start to get drier, it’s time to reflect on the games the year has gifted us so far. We have had long-anticipated releases, blockbuster launches, and titles that will live forever in the memes they have created. But with so many games that have come out in 2022, which ones truly deserve to be called the best? Well, we’ve seen them all here at Overclockers UK, so who better than us to pick 2022’s best PC games…