Gaming Hardware
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Best CPUs for the NVIDIA RTX 50 Series
Looking to upgrade your gaming PC in time for the RTX 50 Series? We’re back with another round-up of our top hardware recommendations to pair with these incredible graphics cards. This blog post is all about the best CPUs for the NVIDIA RTX 50 Series. Keep on reading and get your virtual shopping basket ready! The NVIDIA RTX 50 Series At the core of the 50 Series is cutting-edge Blackwell architecture, optimised to deliver next-level ray tracing, AI enhancements, and blisteringly fast rendering. All of…
How Can I Find Out My PSU Wattage?
Don’t know if your PSU has a high enough wattage to handle any future upgrades? Checking your PSU wattage is easy, especially with this handy guide detailing everything you need to know. Why Do I Need to Know My PSU Wattage? The power supply is an essential component of any gaming PC. Just as the name suggests, the PSU supplies power to other hardware, ensuring they perform without any throttling or surges. No two power supplies are the same with models sporting varying wattages, designed…
Best PC Cases for the NVIDIA RTX 50 Series
That shiny new 50 Series GPU needs a home and that’s why we’ve rounded up some of the best PC cases for the NVIDIA RTX 50 Series. The NVIDIA RTX 50 Series Built upon Blackwell architecture, the NVIDIA RTX 50 Series boasts plenty of CUDA, 5th-gen Tensor, and 4th-gen RT cores, along with all the latest AI enhancements to help you dominate the virtual battlefield and your creative workloads. On board GDDR7 video memory ensures maximum efficiency, minimal latency, and ultra-fast data transfer speeds…
Best Motherboards for the NVIDIA RTX 50 Series
We don’t have long to wait for the NVIDIA RTX 50 Series and if you’re looking to upgrade your PC in time for launch, then you’re in luck. Over the next few weeks before their official launch on January 30th, we’ll be rounding up our top hardware recommendations from motherboards, processors, power supplies, and PC cases. This blog post is all about the best motherboards for the NVIDIA RTX 50 Series. The NVIDIA RTX 50 Series The long-awaited NVIDIA RTX 50 Series was…
Your Guide to Intel Core Ultra
Are you looking to upgrade to Intel Core Ultra? If the answer is yes – then this is the blog post for you! In our ultimate guide to Intel Core Ultra, we’ve rounded up everything you need to know about these processors and all the hardware you need to upgrade. The Intel Core Ultra 200 Series Intel Core Ultra processors have been built upon Intel’s new Arrow Lake architecture, boasting an advanced 20A (2nm) process along with a combination of powerful P (performance) and E…
Best PCs to Play Dynasty Warriors: Origins
Dynasty Warriors: Origins will hit our gaming libraries on January 17th 2025, and brings with it even more incredible gameplay, adventure, and gritty battles. If you’re as hyped as we are to play Dynasty Warriors: Origins, we’ve highlighted all the key gameplay details, including multiplayer, the official PC specs, and our top PCs to play this instant favourite. The Gameplay In Dynasty Warriors: Origins, play as the ‘nameless hero’ as you journey across historical mainland China on an action-packed adventure. The Three Kingdoms are rife…
Gaming on a Budget: Cheap DIY PC Upgrades for Improved Performance
Shopping for your next budget PC upgrade can be a daunting task. But we’re here to make things easier with our round-up of the best budget PC upgrades that you can make right now to give your gaming performance and productivity a much-needed boost. Can I Upgrade My PC on a Budget? Gaming PCs are often clouded in the misconception that you need to spend thousands of pounds to achieve the best possible performance. The truth is, upgrading your PC on a budget is easy. …
What Does WiFi Stand For?
Ever wondered what does WiFi stand for? If so – this is the blog post for you! We’ve put together this handy guide detailing everything you need to know about WiFi, from what it stands for, and the different standards. In addition to this, we will explore what WiFi standard is popular today and of course showcase some tasty hardware recs to level up your set-up. What Does WiFi Stand For? WiFi is a trademarked term that refers to the different IEEE 802.11x standards. There’s…
Your Guide to AMD Ryzen 9000 Series CPUs
Are you looking to upgrade to the AMD Ryzen 9000 Series? Then you’re in the right place! Here at Overclockers UK, we’ve compiled everything you need to know about these processors, detailing the key details, individual specs, and all the hardware you need to upgrade. The AMD Ryzen 9000 Series The AMD Ryzen 9000 Series has been designed with gamers, content creators, and creative professionals in mind. Built upon Zen 5 architecture, featuring a blend of premium cores and threads, these CPUs will handle any…
ThunderX3 Core Smart Racer Black Small Office Set-Up
Thunder X3 CORE Smart Black Gaming ChairLG 27GS85Q-B 27'' Gaming MonitorEndgame Gear KB65HE 65% Hall Effect Gaming KeyboardEndgame Gear OP1 8K Optical Gaming Mouse - Black Built with Comfort in Mind Our ThunderX3 CORE Smart Racer Black Office Set-Up has been engineered with your comfort in mind. At the centre of this office is the ThunderX3 CORE Smart Gaming Chai created with CORE.RDY180 Tech to enhance ergonomics. The self-adjustable lumbar panel will move with you, no matter how much you shift, to keep you well…
How to Turn Down Monitor Brightness
Is your monitor too bright? So much so that it’s hurting your eyes and causing you miss any pesky hidden enemies hiding around corners? Turning down your monitor's brightness is easy and can be a quick simple fix to many unwanted problems. Don’t know where to start? Then this is the guide for you. We’ve created this blog post all about monitor brightness with the aim of answering every question you’ve ever had, including why you need to decrease your brightness, a step-by-step guide on…
The Ultimate Study Space Set-Up
Is your study space properly optimised? We have trawled through the Overclockers UK website high and low, looking for the best hardware you need for studying. Together, they make the ultimate study space set-up! This is high-performance stuff and will leave plenty of space on your desks for all your textbooks, notepads, and energy drinks! The Ultimate Study Space Set-Up We have curated a selection of gaming hardware that will serve you well in both your studies and down time. With a focus on saving…