From E-Waste to Eco-Friendly: The Importance of Recycling Electronics on Earth Day

From E-Waste to Eco-Friendly: The Importance of Recycling Electronics on Earth Day

Earth Day is all about celebrating this wonderful planet we call home and highlighting the importance of taking care of it. That’s why, this year we’ve decided to explore the importance of recycling your old electronics.   We’re taking a deep dive into the whys and hows to make sure you have all the tools you need to safely recycle your e-waste and protect the Earth.   Why Should I Recycle Old Electronics?   Recycling your old electronics, or e-waste, is a simple and easy…

Your Guide to RAM

Your Guide to RAM

Looking to upgrade your RAM game but don’t know how to pick the right RAM kit for your gaming set-up? The Overclockers UK guide to RAM will take you through all the key features you need to know before you buy, including capacity, speed, CAS timings, and much more.   We’re in a for a long one here, so grab some snacks, something to take notes on, and a cosy blanket.  What is RAM?   RAM stands for Random Access Memory. It serves as volatile memory and…

NVIDIA Inside Look: Omniverse Machinima

NVIDIA Inside Look: Omniverse Machinima

All of NVIDIA’s graphics cards come armed with plenty of cutting-edge tech that has been designed for gamers, streamers, and content creators. The list of integrated features is rather comprehensive and that’s why we’ve created our very own blog series titled, ‘NVIDIA Inside Look’.   In this blog post, we’re taking a closer look at NVIDIA Omniverse Machinima, showcasing what it is and how can help streamline your creative workflows.  What is Omniverse Machinima?   Omniverse Machinima is NVIDIA’s very own suite of integrated tech designed for…

Key Updates to Make in 2024

Key Updates to Make in 2024

2024 is in full swing now and there’s never been a better time to start thinking about updating 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 2024.   What Updates Should I Make in 2024?  PCIe 5.0   PCIe 5.0 has been fine-tuned for high-performance gaming and demanding workloads. This…

Overclocking vs Factory Performance: What’s Best for Gaming PCs?

Overclocking vs Factory Performance: What’s Best for Gaming PCs?

Overclocking vs factory performance – is one better for gaming? In this blog post, we’re taking a deep dive into overclocking and factory performance, highlighting what they mean, their key differences, and whether or not one truly is better for your gaming PC.  What is Overclocking?   Overclocking is where you increase the clock rate and voltage of your hardware. This tweaks forces the hardware to run faster than intended. You can overclock a CPU and/or GPU to help boost your performance where you need it…

B-Grade: How to Score a Great Deal on Hardware 

B-Grade: How to Score a Great Deal on Hardware 

With the cost of living what it is right now, sometimes we don’t always have the budget for the hardware we want. That’s where B-Grade comes in.  Today, we’re letting you in on the not-so-secret that is B-Grade.  What is B-Grade? No doubt, you’ve been scrolling our website in the past, window shopping for your dream build, when you've spotted certain items featuring a little red banner in the corner saying, “B-Grade.”  B-Grade products are items that may have been sent back to us, have…

Unlocking Next-Gen Performance: Exploring the Crucial T705 PCIe 5.0 SSD

Unlocking Next-Gen Performance: Exploring the Crucial T705 PCIe 5.0 SSD

Released on the 12th of March 2024, Crucial’s brand-new line-up of PCIe 5.0 SSDs promise notable improvements to performance for both gamers and streamers alike.   If you are in the market for your next storage upgrade, the T705 is certainly a worthy choice. We’re here with all the hardware deets and how this SSD can enhance your performance.   What is PCIe 5.0?   Gen 5.0 is the latest standard of PCIe. Fine-tuned to work with high-speed components, PCIe 5.0 boasts huge improvements compared to previous generations.…

Top Five Easter Deals with Cracking Savings

Top Five Easter Deals with Cracking Savings

We’re back with five cracking deals in our Easter sale to help you save big on your gaming hardware, peripherals, and more.   Put down that chocolate egg and check out these top five deals below.   ASUS GeForce RTX 4070 Dual OC White 12GB GDDR6X Graphics Card  Unlock eggs-cellent graphics and immersive gameplay with the ASUS GeForce RTX 4070 Graphics Card. Egg-quipped with powerful Ada Lovelace architecture and 5888 CUDA cores, this GPU will render all your favourite gaming worlds in stunning hyper-realistic quality. Cutting-edge RT…

Your Guide to PSUs

Your Guide to PSUs

In the market for a new power supply but unsure on which one is right for your gaming set-up? Our guide to PSUs will take you through all the key features you need to consider before purchasing, ranging from wattage, 80 Plus Ratings, form factor, and much more.   Get cosy and grab a few snacks, we’re in for the long haul.   What is a Power Supply?   Your power supply plays a critical role in your gaming PC. It is responsible for supplying all your hardware…

PC Modding with OcUK: Custom Water-Cooling

PC Modding with OcUK: Custom Water-Cooling

Our ‘PC Modding with OcUK’ series has been designed to take you on a guided tour through the wonderful world of PC modding. In this article, we’re showcasing custom water-cooling, showcasing what it is, and identifying everything you need to create your own water-cooled PC.   Custom Water-Cooling Loop  A water-cooling loop will consist of several different components and a liquid coolant which has been designed to draw any excess heat away from your hardware. Typically, you’ll find all the following in a water-cooled PC:  A…

Eggsellent Easter Deals at Overclockers UK

Eggsellent Easter Deals at Overclockers UK

Easter is right around the corner, and we can’t wait to fill up on chocolate and spoil ourselves with a cracking deal or two.   At Overclockers UK, we’re back with another eggs-travegant sale that is absolutely packed with eggs-trodinary savings across hardware, peripherals, and more. Let’s get clucking.   Ducky One 3 Cosmic Mini 60% USB Mechanical Gaming Keyboard  First up, we’ve got the quacking Ducky One 3 Cosmic Mini Keyboard. Housed in a small factor 60% shell, this keyboard boasts Cherry MX Silent key switches…

Good Cleaning Habits for Your Gaming Set-Up

Good Cleaning Habits for Your Gaming Set-Up

Getting round to cleaning our gaming set-up can be a battle in its own right. Today, we are sharing some good cleaning habits to help boost your efforts.  Speaking as someone who struggles with her own cleaning apathy, forging good habits can be a daunting thing. We’ve got ten suggestions to kickstart your motivation and would love to hear if you have any great hacks, too! Together, we will keep our gaming set-ups clean.  Why Clean Your Gaming Set-Up? It’s important to keep your gaming…