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Overclockers UK Academy: How to Set Up Your PC
We’re back with another installment of our Overclockers UK Academy. In this guide, we’ll be showing you how to set up your PC, and covering all the vital steps from unboxing to powering your system on. Watch How to Set Up Your PC Don’t have the time to read up on how to set up your PC? Or are you that excited that you just want to get in plugged in and ready to play? Don’t worry, you can also opt to watch our…
How to Clean Your Gaming Mouse: Overclockers UK’s Top Tips!
Is your gaming mouse looking a little mucky? It’s a good thing we have a whole bunch of cleaning tips right here for you! Our gaming mice see a lot of usage. From marathon gaming sessions to taking advantage of their ergonomic shape whilst we work from home; they are a vital tool in our arsenal. It stands to reason, that they can get really quite grubby. To help keep your gaming mouse in tip-top shape, we’ve put together this handy guide full of helpful…
The Best CPU Coolers for the AMD Ryzen 7000 Series
The AMD Ryzen 7000 Series has been optimised for gaming and streaming alike, promising to deliver ultra-fast speeds and powerful performance. To fully utilise the incredible benefits offered by these processors, you need a reliable and efficient CPU cooler to match. Thankfully, here at Overclockers UK, we’ve put together this list of the best CPU coolers for the AMD Ryzen 7000 Series. AMD Ryzen 7000 Series: The AMD Ryzen 7000 Series utilises cutting-edge Zen 4 architecture and a refined metal stack design to result in…
How to Speed Up Your Gaming Laptop’s Performance
Is your gaming laptop slow and jam-packed full of old software or files? A slow laptop can be incredibly frustrating to use, however, it’s not quite time to throw it out of the window and start again. Not yet anyway. There are a few simple tricks that you can do to help speed up your gaming laptop’s performance. All of which we’ve included in this handy guide, just for you. Clean Your Disk Drives: Performing a simple disk clean-up can help to find and remove…
Rev Your Engines! LEGO 2K Drive is Coming to the Start Line
Driving is about to get awesome-er! Take the wheel in LEGO 2K Drive for a one-of-a-kind open-world racing adventure. This spiritual successor to LEGO Racers pulls up on May 19th 2023. We’ve got everything you need to know to take the pole position. Drive Everywhere! Welcome to Bricklandia, a vast open world with multiple regions just waiting to be explored. Packed with kooky quests and full of colourful characters, you can race anywhere and with anyone as you take on a cast of wacky rivals…
P28 UNI Fans – Channeling a Hurricane Through a Fan
The P28 UNI fan is the first performance-oriented fan that Lian Li has added to their outstanding UNI fan lineup. The P28 utilises Lian Li’s innovative daisy chain technology, where you only need one cable to control multiple fans. In addition to this amazing design, the P28 fans have received several updates to improve their capabilities, making them ideal for both air and water cooling. What’s more, these fans are the first UNI fans where RGB is optional! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F7M4EU8kdgo Fan Design Evolved Lian Li has…
Your Guide to Gaming Desks
Finding the right gaming desk can be a daunting task, especially with so many options and variants available. But don’t worry, that’s where Overclockers UK comes in! We’ve compiled all our expert knowledge on gaming desks into one handy guide. We’ll be highlighting why you should buy a gaming desk, the different types and key features, along with our top recommendations. Why Should You Buy a Gaming Desk? Having a high-quality gaming desk gives you the platform to store and show off all your incredible gaming…
Do You Need a PC for HTC Vive?
The HTC Vive headset allows for greater immersion and a whole new gaming experience. Whether you’ve just brought one or are incredibly tempted, we’ve put together this blog article answering all your burning questions about the HTC Vive, covering all the key features and whether or not you need a PC. HTC Vive: The HTC Vive is a type of virtual reality headset. VR allows you to fully immerse yourself in your gaming by utilising features such as 3D spatial audio, 360 degree high-res visuals,…
Phanteks Eclipse G300A – Compact Yet Big on Features
It seems that every manufacturer is going with the bigger is better approach, yet the Phanteks Eclipse G300A is here to demonstrate that bigger isn’t always better. Boasting a small footprint, the G300A still manages to offer plenty of space for modern hardware. Utilising this case, you’ll be able to build an absolute beast of a gaming PC. In fact, it offers ample space for both a complete cooling solution and a chonky ASUS 4090 Strix GPU! All About the Space The Phanteks Eclipse G300A…
PC Modding with OcUK: A Tour of Our Modding Department
PC modding allows for greater customisation and for you to add your own unique touch to your system. There are hundreds of different modding options available, therefore we’ve decided to start our very own ‘PC Modding with OcUK’ series. We’ll be taking a deep dive into our modding department, covering all the different configuration options that you can purchase at Overclockers UK. What is PC Modding? PC modding is the personalisation of your PC’s hardware or chassis. This can range from adding case LED lighting,…
The Greatest Kings in Gaming to Celebrate the Charles III Coronation
We don’t know about you, but we’re feeling a bit patriotic here at Overclockers UK after this weekend’s coronation for King Charles III. Last time we felt like this was for the Platinum Jubilee when we looked back at our favourite gaming queens. So, what could be more appropriate than to reflect on our favourite gaming kings? Alistair (Dragon Age) While the Templar turned Grey Warden’s precise role depends on the myriad of choices a player can make throughout Dragon Age: Origins, Alistair assuming his…
Lian Li V3000 Plus – It’s Back and Prettier Than Ever
Lian Li has updated the impressive V3000 Plus case to a beautiful new white finish. The Lian Li V3000 Plus White is the ideal choice for the enthusiast who wants plenty of space to build a custom white gaming PC. Boasting an impressive ability to facilitate three different modes of interior layout, this case is an ideal foundation for a wide range of builds. New Look for an Old Favourite The Lian Li V3000 Plus White keeps the same outstanding styling found on its black…