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.
What is AMD EXPO and How to Use it
If you’re looking to upgrade to the latest generation of AMD hardware, you might have heard the name ‘AMD EXPO’ being thrown about, and no, it’s unfortunately not AMD’s very own branded superhero... (we know, we know... it would be a great superhero name.) AMD EXPO is a brand-new, built-in memory overclocking profile. Here at Overclockers UK, we’ve compiled all the information you need to enjoy high-speed frequencies and an optimised gaming performance. AMD EXPO AMD EXPO stands for Extended Profiles for Overclocking. Designed as…
Your Guide to the AMD Radeon RX 7000 Series
If you’re looking to upgrade to the latest AMD Radeon RX 7000 Series – then look no further! Here at Overclockers UK, we’ve compiled all of our expert knowledge into this ultimate guide, highlighting everything you need to know about these innovative graphics cards, including all the hardware you need to upgrade. AMD Radeon RX 7000 Series The AMD Radeon RX 7000 Series utilises AMD’s brand-new RDNA 3 architecture. Built with a cutting-edge chiplet design, it combines both 5nm and 6nm processes to deliver superior…
The Best Time Loop Games to Play for Groundhog Day 2023
Okay campers, rise and shine because there are video games to be played. What better way to celebrate Groundhog Day than by sticking yourself in a virtual time loop and going full Phil Connors? Time loop video games have seen a huge surge in popularity over recent years. That means there’s more for you to play than ever before. Here at Overclockers UK, we’ve picked out our favourite time loop games for you to trap yourself in for Groundhog Day. Deathloop One of 2021’s most-hyped…
Top 5 Motherboards for Gaming!
At the heart of any gaming PC is the motherboard. Responsible for connecting all of your vital components together to allow them to work in sync, a high-quality motherboard is a must. Therefore, we’ve put together this list of our top five motherboards for gaming! Each of these boards come equipped with support for the latest generation of processors, DDR5 RAM, along with a full suite of innovative features designed to enhance your gaming performance. ASUS ROG Strix Z890-E Gaming DDR5 ATX Motherboard The ASUS…
Everything You Need to Know about M.2 SSDs
High-quality storage is a must in any gaming PC. M.2 SSDs boast fast data transfer speeds and loading times in a small form factor. If increasing your storage is on your gaming resolution list, then here at Overclockers UK, we have got the guide for you! Our team has compiled everything you need to about M.2 SSDs to help you decide if this storage solution is for you. M.2 Solid State Drives: M.2 is a type of Solid State Drive form factor. M.2 SSDs will…
How to Update Your Graphics Card Drivers
If you’ve noticed a drop in your gaming performance, a simple update to your graphics card drivers can help boost in-game speeds and FPS for an optimised experience. Here at Overclockers UK, we’ve compiled everything you need to know about graphics card drivers, including how to update them, into one handy blog article. Graphics Card Drivers Graphics card drivers allow your GPU and operating system to communicate. This controls how your PC utilises the graphics card, for example rendering images and videos in games. Your…
The Overclocking Capabilities of Intel 13th Gen CPUs
Overclocking unlocks incredible performance. In fact, the latest generation of processors, RAM, and graphics cards have been expertly engineered to handle overclocking in order to achieve maximum potential. With the recent release of the Intel Raptor Lake series, here at Overclockers UK, we’re taking a closer look at overclocking and the capabilities of this cutting-edge generation of processors. What is Overclocking? When you overclock a PC, you essentially fine-tuned the processor to perform faster than the standard set by the manufacturer. You can overclock the…
Your Guide to the NVIDIA RTX 4070 Ti
With the release of the NVIDIA RTX 4070 Ti, here at Overclockers UK, we’ve compiled everything you need to know about this brand-new GPU into one handy blog post. All of your questions about the RTX 4070 Ti GPU will be answered, including the differences between the RTX 4070 Ti and 3070 Ti, along with all the hardware you need to start thinking about upgrading! The NVIDIA RTX 40 Series Harness the NVIDIA RTX 40 Series and 3rd generation Ada Lovelace architecture for cutting-edge performance and…
Why You Should Undervolt Your Graphics Card
As the ‘muscle’ of any gaming PC, the graphics card is responsible for ensuring you achieve peak performance, superior visuals, and high-quality smooth gameplay. Whilst big performance comes with large power requirements, did you know you can achieve the same performance but with improved efficiency? That’s where undervolting comes in! Here at Overclockers UK, we’ve compiled everything you need to undervolt your graphics card into one handy blog article. What is undervolting? Undervolting is the opposite of overclocking. When you undervolt your GPU you are…
RAM Form Factors Explained – Everything You Need to Know!
Selecting the perfect components for your gaming PC can seem a little daunting. Especially when you have to also consider the size of your hardware, not just the type, you need. That’s where our team of PC experts at Overclockers UK comes in! We’ve put together this handy series all about different component form factors. This particular blog post focuses on RAM. RAM Form Factors Along with different generations and configurations, there are two main form factors of RAM. SO-DIMM DIMM SO-DIMM: SO-DIMM stands for Small…
Anatomy of a Graphics Card – Everything You Need to Know!
Whether you are a complete beginner or a veteran PC builder who wants to touch up on your hardware knowledge – our ‘Anatomy of’ series has all the key information you need. The ‘Anatomy of’ series has been designed to show you what goes into all of the key PC components. In this blog article, we’re covering graphics cards. MSI GeForce RTX 3060 Ventus 3X 12GB GDDR6 Graphics Card What is a Graphics Card? Typically referred to as the ‘muscle’ of a computer, the graphics…
Your Guide to the AMD Ryzen 7000 Series
Are you looking to upgrade to the latest AMD Ryzen 7000 Series CPUs? Then look no further! Here at Overclockers UK, we’ve put together this complete guide, detailing everything you need to know about these processors, along with all of the hardware you need to upgrade. AMD Ryzen 7000 Series The AMD Ryzen 7000 Series has been built to enhance your performance in both gaming and content creation alike. Engineered utilising cutting-edge Zen 4 architecture, each of the four CPUs in the series features an…