Memory
Keep up to date with all things RAM. From the current staple DDR4 to the next gen DDR5, we have overviews and guides on the right memory for you.
RAM Form Factors Explained – Everything You Need to Know!
Selecting the perfect components for your gaming PC can seem a little daunting. Especially when you have to also consider the size of your hardware, not just the type, you need. That’s where our team of PC experts at Overclockers UK comes in! We’ve put together this handy series all about different component form factors. This particular blog post focuses on RAM. RAM Form Factors Along with different generations and configurations, there are two main form factors of RAM. SO-DIMM DIMM SO-DIMM: SO-DIMM stands for Small…
How to Select Your Perfect RAM Configuration
When building your gaming PC, one of the most important things to consider is, what type of RAM you need and what configuration is required. Thankfully, here at Overclockers UK, we’ve compiled all of our expert knowledge about RAM configuration into one helpful guide! What is RAM? RAM, or Random Access Memory, is a form of short-term memory and is responsible for temporarily storing data. Communicating with the CPU via its memory controller, any information is stored and processed as and when the CPU needs…
Overclockers UK Academy: How to easily reseat or install PC memory
Memory can be the root cause of all sorts of issues. As such, troubleshooting this can become a difficult and seemingly impossible task if you are new to DIY PC building. That’s where this helpful tutorial from the OcUK Academy comes in! As the experts on building PCs, we’ve compiled all our knowledge into this guide on how to reseat and reinstall your RAM/memory. Our aim here is to help you solve simple technical issues before you spend money on a hardware replacement or submit an RMA with us. Before you start – remember to shut…
DDR4 vs DDR5: Six Differences You Need to Know
DDR5 fast becoming a staple in gaming, since Team Group announced in June 2021 the first DDR5 RAM modules available to consumers. From there, we’ve had both Intel and AMD making hardware available to support the advances of DDR5. With an upgrade or two, this memory solution is less of a distant wish and ready to be installed in your gaming PC. We’re here to tell you of six differences between DDR4 and DDR5 that you need to know about. 1. Higher Bandwidth Even in…
End of Year Showdown – The Best Hardware of 2021
We've seen plenty of great hardware launches this year! As we approach 2022, we're taking a look back at our favourite hardware of 2021. Kicking things off has to be graphics cards. This year both Team Green and Team Red have launched some incredible cards, but we're going to look at just one from AMD and one from NVIDIA. Both of the gaming GPUs are aimed at the casual gamer, but offer excellent graphical performance and the latest gaming features for AAA games at an…
Playcation Check List – Upgrade for the Best Gaming Holiday
Recently, we introduced you to the concept of a Playcation. Need a quick refresher? The official definition from the Overclockers Dictionary of Everything is: The act of taking time off work to explicitly play videos games. Now it’s officially the summer holidays, we thought we would get you prepared for the ultimate playcation. Simply follow our checklist, and you’ll be all set to have the best holiday without having to worry about red and amber destinations. There are three very important things to remember when…
8Pack Edition Team Group Dark Pro & Xtreem Memory Kits
The new "8Pack Edition" Dark Pro- and Xtreem series from Team Group in cooperation with famous overclocking champion Ian "8Pack" Parry and the graphics card expert Andrew "Gibbo" Gibson represent the cutting edge in high-end memory kits. These memory modules, produced in conjunction with Caseking and Overclockers UK, have been manufactured to the highest standards in terms of quality, performance and compatibility and in the UK are available for purchase exclusively at the Overclockers UK shop. Premium Overclocked RAM - Selected & Produced According to…