Is 2025 the year that you’re looking to upgrade your gaming set-up? There’s plenty of incredible new tech out there just waiting to boost your gaming and productivity.
Don’t know where to start? We’ve put together this handy round up of all the key updates you should make to your PC and set-up in 2025.
What Updates Should I Make in 2025?
PCIe 5.0
PCIe 5.0 has been fine-tuned for high-performance gaming and demanding workloads. This standard boasts a hefty bandwidth of 128 GB/s and a max frequency of 32GHz, to deliver you blisteringly fast transfer speeds. Your gameplay or long hours of work will remain uninterrupted by input lag or slow loading times.
It is backwards compatible with other PCIe standards, meaning you can still utilise an older gen in a PCIe 5.0 slot. If you do, however, you won’t be able to reap the ultra-fast speeds PCIe 5.0 delivers.
Crucial T700 4TB NVMe PCIe 5.0 M.2 SSD
- 1TB storage capacity
- PCIe 5.0
- 12400MB/s read speed
- 11800 MB/s write speed
Want to read more about PCIe 5.0 and how it compares to previous generations? Then, check out our complete guide to PCIe.
NVIDIA RTX 50 Series
Built harnessing all-new Blackwell architecture, NVIDIA RTX 50 Series GPUs are sure to revolutionise your gaming performance like never before. Primed for ray tracing and AI advancements, the NVIDIA RTX 50 Series boasts cutting-edge RT and Tensor cores, along with GDDR7 memory to deliver glorious details, lifelike visuals, silky-smooth gameplay, and near-zero latency.
Want to learn more about the NVIDIA RTX 50 Series? Our dedicated hub has everything you need to know about these graphics cards.
AMD Radeon RX 7000 Series
Crafted with an all-new chiplet design and RDNA 3 architecture, the AMD Radeon RX 7000 Series is perfect for gamers and streamers. Boasting a hefty 54% performance boost compared to previous generations, enjoy ultra-fast speeds and immersive gameplay in all your favourite games.
ASUS TUF Radeon RX 7800 XT 16GB GDDR6 Graphics Card
- Radeon RX 7000 Series
- RDNA 3 architecture
- 2565MHz boosted clock speed
- 16GB GDDR6 video memory
Are you Team AMD? Learn more about the AMD Radeon RX 7000 Series, including what hardware you need to upgrade, in our guide.
DDR5
DDR5 is the latest generation of RAM. Built on an all-new architecture, DDR5 RAM delivers even faster memory bandwidth and capacity, but with reduced power consumption. To fully utilise DDR5 RAM, you’ll need a compatible CPU and motherboard due to the integrated voltage regulator.
What’s more, with support for AMD EXPO, dedicated overclocking tech (on select Ryzen-tuned models), you can optimise your performance even further. EXPO makes it easier to overclock your memory, allowing you to take advantage of increased memory frequencies.
Corsair Dominator Platinum EXPO 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 RAM Kit
- 32GB (2x16GB) RAM capacity
- DDR5 standard
- Compatible AMD EXPO RAM kit
- Dual-channel configuration
Still torn between DDR4 vs DDR5? Here are six key differences between them.
HDMI 2.1b
HDMI 2.1b is the latest standard of HDMI. This brand-new generation now supports a range of resolutions and refresh rates. This includes 8K at up to 60Hz, 4K at 120Hz, and even a hefty 10K. Included with HDMI 2.1b is built-in support for Dynamic HDR, ensuring every detail is captured in high-res detail with vivid colours.
DisplayPort 2.1
DisplayPort 2.1 is another type of display technology. 2.1 is the most recent standard of DisplayPort and boasts huge improvements compared to previous gens. DisplayPort 2.1 can reach a max bandwidth of 80 Gbps, which is almost more than three times the maximum of 1.4! Plus, with support for both 4K and 8K, you can enjoy gaming at ultra-high resolutions with refresh rates and smooth visuals.
4K Gaming Monitor
Equipped with a 4K gaming monitor you can boost your immersion to a whole new level. Pair your 4K display with one of the latest GPUs to enjoy sharper details, vivid colours, and faster response times. All of which gives you that distinct competitive edge over your in-game enemies.
LG 32GR93U-B 32” Gaming Monitor
- 32”gaming monitor
- 3840 x 2160 resolution
- IPS panel
- 144Hsz refresh rates
- 1ms response time
Still not convinced you should upgrade to 4K? We’ve got even more reasons why 2024 is the year for 4K in our dedicated blog post.
Wi-Fi 7
Wi-Fi 7 is the new standard of Wi-Fi. Featuring a bandwidth of up to 6GHz, you can unlock ultra-fast speeds of up to 46Gbps. Perfect for when you want to download the latest new release or search the internet for more memes.
Looking to make the jump to WiFi 7? Check out everything you need to know about this WiFi standard.
Intel Core Ultra
Harness an Intel Core Ultra CPU to take full advantage of the redefined hybrid core architecture. The blend of P- and E-cores have been crafted for high-performance gaming and streaming, along with seamless multitasking. Intel Core Ultra CPUs are compatible with plenty of the latest tech including PCIe 5.0 and DDR5 memory.
Intel Core Ultra 7 265K Processor
- Intel Core Ultra Series
- Hybrid P- and E-core architecture
- 20 cores and 20 threads
- 5.4GHz single clock max turbo speed
- 30MB cache
- 125W TDP
AMD Ryzen 9000 Series
Built with all-new Zen 4 architecture, the AMD Ryzen 9000 Series has been designed with both gamers and streamers in mind. Powerful Zen 5 architecture offers a significant uplift in performance speed. No matter how intensive your gameplay or workload gets, this processor can handle all your single- and multi-threaded tasks.
AMD Ryzen 7 9700 Processor
- AMD Ryzen 9000 Series
- Zen 5 architecture
- 8 cores and 16 threads
- AM5 socket
- Up to 5.50GHz boosted clock speed
- 32MB L3 Cache
Are you looking to update to the AMD Ryzen 9000 Series? Be sure to check out our dedicated guide before you do to ensure you have all the information you need.
ATX 3.0 Power Supplies
ATX 3.0 PSUs have been engineered to handle all the power demands of the latest gen of hardware. Equipped with a 12VHPWR cable, a max of 600W is delivered to your components through this singular cable. To protect your hardware from any unexpected power spikes, ATX 3.0 PSUs can withstand spikes of up to 2,600W.
Plus, thanks to the built-in Alternative Low Power Mode (ALPM), your power consumption is notably reduced.
Kolink Regulator 750W 80 Plus Gold Modular Power Supply
- 750W
- 80 Plus Gold rating
- Modular
- ATX 3.0
Looking to update your set-up with an ATX 3.0 PSU? Our blog post has all the information you need.
What Updates Have You Made in 2025?
Have you made any updates to your hardware in 2025? Be sure to let us know what you’ve upgraded in the comments below.
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Ruth has been with Overclockers UK for over a year and has gone on to write about everything ranging from in-depth hardware guides to monthly game releases.
Outside of writing blog posts, she can be found wrapped in a blanket with her black cat, engrossed in a book or playing life-simulation games such as The Sims, Stardew Valley, and Animal Crossing.
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Be good to see a piece about WiFi 7. Products are already hitting the shelves at other retailers.
That’s a great shout! Keep your eyes peeled for a future article 🙂