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Understanding TDP: How to Effectively Cool Your PC
You’ve most certainly heard the term TDP when browsing the latest new hardware releases or cooling components. But what does TDP mean, and does it affect your gaming PC temperature or performance? In this blog post we explore all of these questions and more, along with highlighting a selection of AiO coolers that are perfect for low, mid, and high TPD CPUs. What Does TDP Mean? TDP, or thermal design power, is the maximum amount of heat that your component generates, such as a processor…
How to Lubricate Your Mechanical Keyboard
Yes, you heard us right… Puns and innuendos aside, a crucial step in building your own mechanical keyboard is lubricating your key switches. This simple measure can help to boost your gaming, typing, and even enhance the overall longevity of your keyboard. It might sound like a daunting process, but with our step-by-step guide, you’ll have everything you need to successfully lubricate your key switches. Why Should You Lubricate Your Mechanical Keyboard? Lubricating your key switches can notably enhance your gaming and typing, but also…
Overclockers UK Academy: How to Mount an AiO Cooler
The Overclockers UK Academy is back with our latest tutorial. Today, we’re showing you how to successfully mount an AiO cooler. Watch How to Mount an AiO Cooler Don’t have the time to read how to mount an AiO cooler? You can watch our dedicated video tutorial in which Briony takes you on a step-by-step journey. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QRLIV6hNefA What is an AiO Cooler? An AiO is an ‘all in one’ CPU cooler that combines the elements of air and water cooling into one. They typically consist…
Android and Windows: How to Run Android Apps on Windows 11
Windows 11 boasts many brand-new features. One of which is the integration with Android apps. You can now pair your Android phone to your Windows 11 PC, and it’s never been easier! We’re here with everything you need to know, including system requirements and how to run Android apps on Windows 11. Why Should I Link My Android Phone to My Windows PC? Included with Windows 11 are plenty of integrated features that make using your Android phone with your Windows PC even easier.…
Building a Silent Gaming PC: Components and Tips
A silent gaming PC delivers the best of both worlds. You can enjoy maximum performance in all your favourite AAA games whilst reaping the benefits of whisper-quiet operation. No more rattly fans or noisy power supplies distracting you in the heat of battle! We’re here to teach you everything you need to know about building your dream silent gaming PC. We even share our top hardware recs and tips for reducing noise. Why Should I Build a Silent Gaming PC? A silent gaming PC is…
How to Install an SSD to Boost Your Steam Deck’s Storage
The Steam Deck is great for portable gaming. You can boot up your current play through wherever you are, all without having to lug a whole computer about! But their limited storage can lead to issues. We’ve all been there. We want to download a great Indie chart-topping Steam game, but there’s not enough storage space! Do you uninstall another game? Do you delete a few saves? What can you sacrifice in the name of unexplored gaming territory? There is another way. You can install…
How to Hide Steam Games
Hiding games in your Steam library is a rather useful trick. If you don’t want your friends to see all your favourite unhinged games, we’re here to save the day and show you how to hide your games on Steam. We know you’re in a rush to hide all your hours spent on Doomsday Paradise, so we won’t carry on waffling. Let’s jump straight to it instead. Can I Hide Games in My Steam Library? Let’s face it, we’ve all got some rather embarrassing games…
Laptop Maintenance 101: Essential Tips for Keeping Your Device Running Smoothly
Keeping up with regular maintenance of your laptop is vital for ensuring you can carry on playing all your favourite AAA games. Without it, you may notice a notable drop in speed, efficiency, and performance, disrupting both work and play. That’s why we’re here with our essential tips and tricks to maintain your laptop and keep it running smoothly. Why Should I Maintain My Laptop? Maintaining your laptop means you can take advantage of that factory fresh look and high-quality performance for longer. If you…
Is 8GB of RAM Enough?
Size matters! Especially when it comes to gaming in 2023. In this article, we’ll be taking a look at how much RAM you need for the latest AAA titles. Remember the days when 8GB of RAM was the gold standard for gaming? Well, times have changed. More and more games are recommending 16GB of RAM or higher, with some such as Starfield requiring at least 16GB as a minimum. Back in the day, 8GB could comfortably run most titles without breaking a digital sweat. But…
Good Cleaning Habits for Your Gaming Set-Up
Getting round to cleaning our gaming set-up can be a battle in its own right. Today, we are sharing some good cleaning habits to help boost your efforts. Speaking as someone who struggles with her own cleaning apathy, forging good habits can be a daunting thing. We’ve got ten suggestions to kickstart your motivation and would love to hear if you have any great hacks, too! Together, we will keep our gaming set-ups clean. Why Clean Your Gaming Set-Up? It’s important to keep your gaming…
Spring Cleaning: Awesome PC Cleaning Tips for You!
March 20th officially marks the start of spring. The daffodils have sprung, the promise of warmer weather is here, and we’ve got that itch to do some spring cleaning. Over the years, Overclockers UK has put together various cleaning guides and top tips on how to keep your gaming set-up tidy. As it is the first day of spring, we thought we’d bring all our cleaning articles together in one place. We live to be helpful. Whether you’ve got the spring-cleaning bug or just need…
Understanding CAS Latency: What It Means and How it Affects Your RAM’s Performance
That’s where we come in! Our guide to RAM CAS latency details everything you need to know, from what it is, how it's measured, to which latency is best. We’ve also picked out a few cheeky RAM upgrades at the end, for reasons... Whilst shopping for your next RAM upgrade, you’ll have certainly heard the phrase ‘CAS Latency’ mentioned once or twice. Knowing what CAS latency means and why it's important for performance is crucial for ensuring your PC is equipped with everything you need…