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Unlocking Next-Gen Performance: Exploring the Crucial T705 PCIe 5.0 SSD
Released on the 12th of March 2024, Crucial’s brand-new line-up of PCIe 5.0 SSDs promise notable improvements to performance for both gamers and streamers alike. If you are in the market for your next storage upgrade, the T705 is certainly a worthy choice. We’re here with all the hardware deets and how this SSD can enhance your performance. What is PCIe 5.0? Gen 5.0 is the latest standard of PCIe. Fine-tuned to work with high-speed components, PCIe 5.0 boasts huge improvements compared to previous generations.…
Even More Gaming Easter Eggs for Easter Weekend!
It just wouldn’t be Easter without Overclockers UK gaming easter eggs! We’re suckers for tradition therefore this year we’re back with ten more gaming easter eggs from some of the very best video games in history. Crack Out Our Other Easter Eggs Before we get cracking into this year’s easter eggs, why not take a few yolks and check out all our other gaming easter eggs? Read More Read More The Sims 4 – The Loch Ness Monster The Sims is jam packed full of…
Top Five Easter Deals with Cracking Savings
We’re back with five cracking deals in our Easter sale to help you save big on your gaming hardware, peripherals, and more. Put down that chocolate egg and check out these top five deals below. ASUS GeForce RTX 4070 Dual OC White 12GB GDDR6X Graphics Card Unlock eggs-cellent graphics and immersive gameplay with the ASUS GeForce RTX 4070 Graphics Card. Egg-quipped with powerful Ada Lovelace architecture and 5888 CUDA cores, this GPU will render all your favourite gaming worlds in stunning hyper-realistic quality. Cutting-edge RT…
Great Games to Binge Play on the Four-Day Easter Weekend
Aaah, the Easter Weekend! Four days that are purpose-built into our calendars for peace, quiet, and gaming. But what titles to play? Your good friends at Overclockers UK have that covered! We’ve picked out a variety of excellent games you can binge-play over the next 96 hours. Cracking stuff! Short But Sweet: Hi-Fi RUSH Hi-Fi RUSH burst onto the gaming scene and captured the collective imagination. We got in on the hype, too! This action-rhythm game is fast-paced, visually striking, and charming from character design…
Laser vs Optical Mouse: Which is Better for Gaming?
Laser vs optical mouse – is one truly better for gaming? We’re taking a closer look at laser and optical mice, detailing their differences, pros and cons, along with determining which is better for gaming. As an added bonus, we’ve got some cheeky upgrades at the end so keep on reading for more! What is a Laser Mouse? A laser mouse utilises a laser diode to track mouse movements. Built with laser tracking technology, these mice boast enhanced tracking capability and heightened sensitivity. Laser mice…
Everything You Need to Create the Perfect White Gaming PC!
We’ve all been jelly of those with an all white gaming PC. There is just something about that fresh white aesthetic that vibes with us all. If you’re thinking about upgrading your set-up to one that is all white, we’re here with this ultimate buyers guide detailing everything you need. All White Hardware Opting for a white aesthetic does have one drawback – there aren’t that many white hardware options out there. Most manufacturers choose black or grey over the all white look (shocking I…
Everything We Know About GTA VI So Far
The first official trailer for GTA VI dropped way back in December last year, and since then it’s been non-stop hype. The 2025 release date just can’t come soon enough. To scratch that GTA VI itch, we’re showcasing all the incredible gameplay features that we know are coming, and a few that we hope will eventually be added. Check Out Our Other GTA VI Articles Before we kick off, be sure to take a look at all our other GTA VI articles. GTA VI –…
What We Thought After Bingeing South Park: Snow Day!
Gonna head down South Park, and have myself a time... IN THE SNOW! Thats right, the latest game from South Park Digital Studios has finally dropped, and we got to give it a whirl! Join us as we embark on another adventure as the New Kid in the sleepy Colorado town. What Type of Game is South Park: Snow Day? South Park: Snow Day! is more akin to a team-based action game, rather than an RPG like the previous South Park Digital Studios titles, The…
Your Guide to PSUs
In the market for a new power supply but unsure on which one is right for your gaming set-up? Our guide to PSUs will take you through all the key features you need to consider before purchasing, ranging from wattage, 80 Plus Ratings, form factor, and much more. In the market for a PSU? Well, get cosy and grab a few snacks, we’re in for the long haul. What is a Power Supply (PSU)? Your power supply (PSU) plays a critical role in your gaming…
PC Modding with OcUK: Custom Water-Cooling
Our ‘PC Modding with OcUK’ series has been designed to take you on a guided tour through the wonderful world of PC modding. In this article, we’re showcasing custom water-cooling, showcasing what it is, and identifying everything you need to create your own water-cooled PC. Custom Water-Cooling Loop A water-cooling loop will consist of several different components and a liquid coolant which has been designed to draw any excess heat away from your hardware. Typically, you’ll find all the following in a water-cooled PC: A…
Eggsellent Easter Deals at Overclockers UK
Easter is right around the corner, and we can’t wait to fill up on chocolate and spoil ourselves with a cracking deal or two. At Overclockers UK, we’re back with another eggs-travegant sale that is absolutely packed with eggs-trodinary savings across hardware, peripherals, and more. Let’s get clucking. Ducky One 3 Cosmic Mini 60% USB Mechanical Gaming Keyboard First up, we’ve got the quacking Ducky One 3 Cosmic Mini Keyboard. Housed in a small factor 60% shell, this keyboard boasts Cherry MX Silent key switches…
OcUK Staff Top Fives: Rob’s Top 5 VR Games
It’s no secret that we here at Overclockers UK are big into our gaming. We live for new game hype and love to replay our old favourites. Over 2024, we’ll be sharing our own top fives across a spicy selection of genres. This month we’re looking at Rob’s top 5 VR Games. Let’s be honest: We’ve been spoiled by choice in the last few years. VR gaming has exploded in popularity again and again, with AAA studios entering the space and dropping some of the best VR experiences…