Motherboards
Check out our latest posts on Motherboards, the single most important piece of hardware within your gaming PC. Start your custom build right!
Anatomy of a Motherboard – Everything You Need to Know!
Whether you are a complete beginner or a veteran PC builder who wants to touch up your hardware knowledge – look no further! Here at Overclockers UK, we’ve created a dedicated ‘Anatomy of’ series, designed to show you what goes into all the important PC components. This blog article is all about motherboards. What is a Motherboard? At the centre of any gaming PC is the motherboard. As one of the most fundamental parts of any computer, the motherboard is responsible for interfacing all of…
Motherboard Form Factors Explained: Everything You Need to Know!
When it comes to selecting the perfect components for your dream gaming PC, it can seem a little daunting. Especially when you have to consider the size of your hardware, not just the type of hardware you need. But fear not – that's where our team of PC experts at Overclockers UK comes in! We’ve compiled this handy guide detailing everything you need to know about different motherboard form factors, so sit back, grab a cuppa, and keep on reading. What is a Motherboard? As…
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…
PCIe 4.0 & Riser Cables: Everything You Need to Know
Over the last few years, we've seen an influx of increasingly attractive graphics cards as manufacturers begin to compete in not just performance but aesthetics. This raises the problem of how to fully flex your epic GPU without compromising on performance. The solution? A PCIe 4.0 riser cable! What is PCIe 4.0, and do I need it? PCIe stands for Peripheral Component Interconnect Express. This interface connects high-speed components such as your graphics card, sound card, or even SSD to your motherboard. Desktop PCs usually…
AMD Ryzen 5000: Incredible Performance!
AMD's Ryzen processors offer incredible computing power. This powerful performance makes them perfect for more than just gaming. That is to say, these CPUs are also the perfect upgrade for content creators. AMD's Ryzen 5000 processors are ideal for powerful, but inexpensive workstations. They provide great value for money when it comes to performance and compatible motherboards are more affordable than the TRX40 platform. However, choosing the correct motherboard for Ryzen plays an important role and this is why Overclockers UK have created this guide. With the Launch of…
Gigabyte Z97X-Game Plus
The Gigabyte Z97X-Game Plus is priced under £100 and is the perfect motherboard for gamers. Supporting multi-graphics card support, with high quality audio capacitors and a Killer E2200 network controller, the ideal combination for every gamer.