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HDMI vs DP vs DVI: A Gamer’s Guide to Finding the Best Interface

As a gamer, you will be used to having a lot of different cables to deal with. You might have even noticed several different ports in your monitor and wondered what they are all for. After all, how many interfaces does one gaming PC need?  With so many different types of video connections available, we’re going to break down the big three – HDMI, DisplayPort, and DVI. We’ve covered a couple of them before, but this time we’re widening our scope and putting on our…

NVIDIA 40 Series Graphics Cards: What we know so far! 

NVIDIA RTX 40 Series NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang finally announced the news we’ve all been waiting for. The new 40 Series GPUs are launching this autumn! Three cards were announced during the GeForce Beyond Special Broadcast event: the GeForce RTX 4090, and two versions of the GeForce RTX 4080. https://youtu.be/Uo8rs5YfIYY Ada Lovelace, the Ultra Efficient Architecture To power this new generation of GPUs, NVIDIA has unveiled its 3rd generation of RTX architecture, Ada Lovelace. So named after Augusta Ada King, Countess of Lovelace, who is…

Graphics Card Form Factors Explained – Everything You Need to Know! 

When it comes to selecting the perfect components for your gaming PC, it can seem a little daunting. Especially when you have to also consider the size of your hardware, not just the type of hardware you need.   That’s where our team of PC experts at Overclockers UK comes in! We’ve put together this handy guide showing you everything you need to know about different graphics card form factors.  Graphics Card Form Factors Graphics cards come in all shapes and sizes. Knowing which one will…

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…

Best PC Cases for the NVIDIA RTX 30 Series Graphics Cards! 

Best PC Cases for the NVIDIA RTX 30 Series Graphics Cards!

If you want to take advantage of a cutting-edge NVIDIA RTX 30 Series GPU but need an exceptional and reliable PC case to show it off – look no further!  In this two part series, we’ve put together this extensive list of our favourite PC cases that are compatible with the NVIDIA RTX 30 Series.   The NVIDIA RTX 30 Series Unlock breath-taking realistic visuals in all your favourite games with a powerful NVIDIA RTX 30 Series graphics card. Take advantage of the dedicated intelligent RT…

Best PC Cases for AMD Radeon RX 6000 Series Graphics Cards!

Best PC Cases for AMD Radeon RX 6000 Series Graphics Cards!  

If you want to harness the exceptional gaming power of the AMD Radeon RX 6000 Series but need a compatible and stylish PC case to house your GPU – look no further!  In this two part series, we’ve put together this list of our favourite PC cases that are compatible with the AMD Radeon RX 6000 Series.   The AMD Radeon RX 6000 Series Unlock powerful gaming performance with the AMD Radeon RX 6000 Series graphics cards. AMD RDNA 2 architecture facilitates accelerated graphics and stunning…

Ray-Tracing: Five Games to Make Your PC Sweat

Ray-Tracing: Five Games to Make Your PC Sweat

One of the stand-out features of the NVIDIA RTX 30 and 40 Series graphics cards is real-time ray-tracing. More and more games are integrating this technology, which is great news for us but perhaps not for some of your gaming hardware. Whilst ray tracing creates enhances your graphics, it can take its toll on your gaming PC. Today, we’re looking at five games that really push your PC when ray-tracing is enabled. We will also suggest the hardware you need to keep up with the…

Is it Good for Gaming? The NVIDIA RTX 30 Series 

Want to upgrade your graphics cards, but don’t know which is the right one for you?  A two-part series, Overclockers UK has compiled this guide detailing everything there is to know about the latest generation of AMD and NVIDIA Graphics Cards. In this blog post, we’ll cover the NVIDIA RTX 30 Series.    The NVIDIA RTX 30 Series:   The successor to the 20 RTX series, NVIDIA’s RTX 30 series has been carefully engineered using NVIDIA’s Ampere architecture to deliver exceptional performance and realistic graphics.   Each GPU…

Is it Good for Gaming? The AMD Radeon RX 6000 Series

Want to upgrade to the latest generation of graphics cards, but don’t know which is the right one for you?  In this two-part series, Overclockers UK has compiled this guide detailing everything there is to know about the latest generation of AMD and NVIDIA Graphics Cards. In this blog post, we’ll cover the AMD Radeon RX 6000 series.   The AMD Radeon RX 6000 Series:   The successor of the Radeon RX 5000 series, AMD’S 6000 GPUs expanded on AMD RDNA 2 architecture and is the first…

AMD FSR 2.0: How You Can Get More FPS in Your Favourite Games! 

Do you want to get more FPS and realistic graphics in your favourite games? If so, look no further, as the team of PC experts at Overclockers UK is here to tell you everything you need to know about AMD’s FSR 2.0 (FidelityFX Super Resolution) so you, too, can unlock immersive graphics.   What is FSR?   FSR, or FidelityFX Super Resolution, is a super sampling upscaling technology produced by AMD.   Available on both Radeon and GeForce graphics cards, FSR has been expertly engineered to…

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Which is the GPU For You? NVIDIA GeForce RTX 30 or AMD Radeon 6000?

It’s a tale as old as time when building a gaming PC – should you choose AMD or NVIDIA for your GPU? They have been the two dominant names in the market for a long time, and for very good reason. Flame wars have long raged in this debate. Things have been heating up again with the latest line of GPUs from the manufacturers – NVIDIA's GeForce RTX 30 series and AMD’s Radeon 6000 series.  We should count ourselves lucky to have two great options…

NVIDIA RTX 30 Series: The Ultimate Gaming Experience

As graphics technology and gaming continue to evolve, there hasn’t been a better time to start thinking about upgrading your GPU.   Therefore, our team of PC experts at Overclockers UK has decided to compile this guide on everything you need to know about the latest NVIDIA RTX 30 series. Detailing all the jaw-dropping integrated technology, comparing previous GPU series, and our top recommendations!   So, sit back, grab yourself a brew, and let's get to it...   Why Should I Upgrade to a 30 Series GPU? The…