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How to Fix a Black Screen on Your Windows Gaming PC
Don’t panic – your monitor fading to a black screen is not a sign of ghouls, ghosts, or gremlins. Though for some we understand if they’d rather exorcise a demon from their gaming PC than face this Big Bad. If you should find yourself faced with this foul specter, read along as we walk you through how to vanquish it from your system forevermore. What is the Black Screen? If your monitor has gone completely black without any error codes showing, you have got yourself…
How to Install Microsoft Windows From Scratch
After you’ve finished building your dream gaming PC, there’s one last thing to do – install Windows (or your chosen operating system)! If it’s your first time doing this, the process might not be clear to you. Luckily, it’s not as complex as it first seems. We’ve put together this step-by-step guide to walk you through how you can install an OS on your freshly built PC. From purchasing the right software to watching your machine come to life for the first time, we’ve got…
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…
Here Are The Best Tips and Tricks to Back Up Your PC
At some point or another, we have all worried about losing everything on our PCs. Our hearts all do a little flutter when our systems are slow to boot or make an unhealthy noise. Thankfully, there’s lots you can do to back up your PC should the worst happen. We’ve asked our team of tech experts here at Overclockers UK to step in with some helpful recommendations. Even better, they made sure these are all simple yet effective tricks. Whether you just want some basic security…
How to Check Your PC’s Current Specification:
It’s not always clear how to go about finding out what components are inside your PC. Whether you want to stay up-to-date with the latest generation of tech or need to know what your current PC specification is in case of a repair or fault. Thankfully, you can stop panicking. Relax and take a look at our handy guide on how to check your PC’s current specifications. This includes any pre-built systems or if you designed your own. Pre-Built Systems – PCs and Laptops: For…
This Is How You Can Achieve the Best Airflow for Your Case
Has your gaming PC been running a little hot lately? Understandable. More than likely, you’re wondering how you could optimise your case’s airflow? After all, doing so would unlock the best possible thermal performance for your precious hardware. Here’s the little spoiler; there is no perfect solution. There are, however, different configurations you can try based on your case and hardware. We’re going to talk you through each of those in turn. Soon, you’ll know everything you need to get the best airflow for your…
How to Troubleshoot PC Issues: Our Top Five Tips
We all know the sinking feeling when your PC unexpectedly crashes or stops turning on. Before the panic sets in, Overclockers UK has compiled our top five basic troubleshooting tips before you spend money replacing hardware or setting up a repair with us. Have You Tried Turning It Off and On Again? Whilst it may seem simple, if your PC unexpectedly crashes, freezes, or you notice a significant drop in performance, a way to troubleshoot this is to simply restart your PC. Restarting your system…
How to Update Your Ducky Keyboard’s Firmware
We all know that frustrating feeling when you are in the middle of a boss battle and your keyboard suddenly fails and stops working. Thankfully, however, if you have a Ducky keyboard, there are ways to troubleshoot any unexpected and rather annoying, errors you may stumble across. Some of the problems you may encounter could include certain keys or commands not being recognised or intermittent input lag. A simple fix to this can be, updating your keyboard’s firmware to the latest one available. Whilst this…
Our Top Ten Tips for PC Building for Beginners
If you want to build your dream PC and are looking for some top tips from the experts, look no further! We’ve asked around the Overclockers UK office and our technical team to compile this handy guide with our top ten tips for PC building for beginners. Get All Your Tools Ready Before You Begin We would definitely recommend that before you start putting your PC together, you get all of your tools ready. The last thing you want happening is to be ready to…
L-Connect 3 is Here – Lian Li’s Latest Update to its RGB Software
L-Connect 3 is the latest version of Lian Li’s powerful RGB software, designed to work with a wide range of products including cases, Strimer V2 cables, UNI FAN SL and AL cooling fans, and AIO coolers. L-Connect 3 is a complete overhaul of Lian Li’s existing RGB software. You’ll find a new UI giving you a better user experience, compatibility with the latest Lian Li RGB hardware, and monitoring capabilities, allowing your components to react to changes in PC performance. We’re going to guide you…
How to Speed Up Your PC Without Spending a Fortune
Have you noticed a significant drop in your PC's performance? Has your computer suddenly become really slow? If you are in need of some answers on how to speed up your PC without breaking your wallet, Overclockers UK has compiled our top five cost-effective tips to improve PC performance. Why is My PC so Slow? After years of daily use, you might find your PC’s performance is notably slower. Some examples of factors that can impact your PC include: Software issues Bloated drives Viruses or…
Spring Cleaning the Overclockers UK Way!
We’ve all heard the saying, a tidy desk equals a tidy mind. Since May 10th marks ‘clean your room day’, here at Overclockers UK we couldn’t think of a better time to do a little spring cleaning! Keep on reading to see our top tips for keeping your desk clean and organised to help improve your gaming and work performance. We’ve also included some of our favourite accessories to keep a tidy desk and a clear mind. Spring cleaning here at OcUK has received a…