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EK Water Blocks’ Next Big Thing is Coming to Computex
Computex is upon us and EK has some big news. We all know Computex is a hotbed for innovation and exciting product announcements. EK Water Blocks is in attendance this year, and they are bringing their latest game-changing innovation in water-cooling technology. The Revolution is Here It’s well known that water-cooling is the most efficient way to manage your gaming PC’s temperatures. Since 2010, AIO coolers have become widely available and popular to use among the general gaming population, whereas custom water-cooling loops can still…
Lian Li SUP01 – A New Way to Cool a PC
With the SUP01, Lian Li has taken a novel approach to PC cooling: take your components, move them away from one another, and then add independent cooling for each. Oh, and they stood everything upright for a small footprint! Now Come on Guys, Break It Up Now, we all know that your GPU and CPU are the toastiest components in a PC. The average CPU temperature is expected to be around 70-80 degrees, whilst your GPU can hover around 65-75 degrees. Yet, in most PC…
Lian Li DAN Cases A3-mATX – A Small Case with Big Ideas
Designed in conjunction with Daniel Hansen of DAN Cases, the Lian Li DAN Cases A3-mATX is the perfect combination of looks and function. Featuring a minimalist aesthetic, these cases are available in three finishes, including a stylish and functional front wooden panel! What’s more, this Micro-ATX case boasts impressive capabilities for a case so small, you’re going to want to get round to building that dream SFF gaming PC straight away. A TARDIS of a Case Now it’s not quite the Doctors’ mind-bending spaceship time…
Graphene Processors: Are Faster Gaming PCs in Our Future?
Gaming tech has had a recent breakthrough with graphene processors becoming even more of a reality. If you don’t know what a graphene processor is, we’re here with all the details, including what they are, how they differ from traditional silicon CPUs, and what this means for our gaming PCs. What is a Graphene Processor? A graphene processor is made from high-quality graphene consisting of a single layer of carbon atoms arranged in tessellated hexagons, similar to a honeycomb. This material is stronger than steel,…
Get Game Ready with AMD Ryzen 8000F Series Processors
Launching today is the new line-up of AMD Ryzen 8000F Series processors. There are two processors available to purchase from today – the Ryzen 7 8700F and Ryzen 5 8400F. Both of which have been engineered for peak gaming performance. If you’re in the market for a new tasty CPU upgrade, keep on reading for all the details about AMD Ryzen 8000F processors. The Ryzen 8000F Series The AMD Ryzen 8000F harnesses the power of cutting-edge Zen 4 architecture to deliver outstanding performance in gaming and…
Mental Health Awareness Week 2024: Movement
May 13th to 19th marks Mental Health Awareness Week 2024. This year’s theme is movement. Our mental health is just as important as our physical health. Movement has been proven time and again to be beneficial for both. To mark this year’s mental health awareness week, we’re looking at how we can inject some movement into our gaming! Previous Mental Health Awareness Weeks Mental health is an issue near and dear to our hearts. Themes from previous years include anxiety and loneliness. If these are…
Are NVIDIA RTX 50 Series Graphics Cards Coming In 2024?
The rumour mill is circulating once again with hints at the launch date, specs, and more for the upcoming NVIDIA 50 series launch. In this article, we’re breaking down all the rumours about RTX 50 graphics cards. What are the Rumoured NVIDIA 50 Series Graphics Cards? We’re not sure just yet which cards will be launching on day one, however, we can expect to see a full lineup of RTX 50 series cards post-launch. Based on previous NVIDIA GPU launches, it is possible we’ll see the RTX…
Celebrate Star Wars Day the Overclockers UK Way
May the Force, and the Fourth, be with you! Here at Overclockers UK, we cannot get enough of all things Star Wars. That’s why we’ve scoured our site for everything from a galaxy far, far away and put it all in one place to share with like-minded folks like you! No scruffy nerf-herders to be found here. When it comes to celebrating Star Wars Day, this is the way. Comfort at Lightspeed When you’re adventuring across the galaxy, it’s important that you do so in…
Exciting Adventures Await in Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga
Punch it, Chewey! We’re heading back to a galaxy far, far away for another brick-built adventure with Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga. You’d have to be a real nerf-herder to not sense the nostalgia is strong with this one. Traveller’s Tales has completely rebuilt this classic for the next generation, down to every last stud. Let’s jump in and see what adventures await. Experience the Entire Skywalker Saga for the First Time For the first time in a Lego Star Wars game, all nine…
Join Us for Overclockers UK’s 25th Anniversary!
2024 is a very special year for Overclockers UK! It’s our 25th birthday! We’ve got a lot to celebrate and that’s why we’re putting on a very special action-packed event and you’re invited! OcUK 25th Birthday Bash A lot may have changed since 1999, but we’re still here supplying you with all the latest high-performance gaming hardware, PCs, and more. We wouldn’t have it any other way! To mark our 25th birthday, we’re putting on a huge birthday bash in May and all our wonderful…
Exciting Fortnite 2024 Roadmap Leaks
The recent Fortnite leak might just be the biggest one yet with plenty of teasers for upcoming game content. We’re showcasing all the key highlights and everything you can expect to see in Fortnite over the next year! Yearly Road Map Teasers Chapter 5, Season 3 Hints at an apocalyptic themed update with Metallica and Pirates of the Caribbean skins coming to the game. Chapter 5, Season 4 Fantastic Four, some of the biggest Marvel characters, will be finally making their way into the game. …
Case Study: Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Esports Team
Since 2018, Overclockers UK has partnered with the Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Esports Team to provide state-of-the-art PCs to power its racing simulators and engineering stations. In this blog post, we’re showcasing our fantastic partnership with the Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Esports Team, highlighting how our racing sim PCs power their performance. Founding Partnership Located on the campus of the Formula 1 operations in Brackley, its purpose-built Esports HQ houses simulator rigs for the Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Esports Team drivers to participate in virtual events and enhance their skills —…