Gaming Hardware
We love our gaming hardware here at Overclockers UK. Find out why you should be upgrading your gaming PC with the latest CPUs, GPUs, and more.
NVIDIA Inside Look – NVIDIA Studio
NVIDIA graphics cards come armed with a complete suite of cutting-edge features, designed for gamers, streamers, and content creators. That’s why we decided to create this dedicated blog series, ‘NVIDIA Inside Look’, in which we’re taking a deep dive into all NVIDIA’s ground-breaking tech. In this article, we’ll be showcasing NVIDIA Studio, and how you can use it to streamline your creative workflows. What is NVIDIA Studio? NVIDIA Studio is a dedicated creative studio platform available on all RTX graphics cards. Utilising cutting-edge RTX…
Anatomy of a RAM Module – Everything You Need to Know
Whether you’re a complete beginner or a veteran PC expert who wants to catch up on your hardware knowledge, our dedicated ‘Anatomy Of’ series is just for you. We’ve crafted this in-depth range of articles to highlight what goes into all the important PC components. In this blog post, we’ll be covering RAM. What is RAM? To keep it simple, RAM, or Random Access Memory, is a form of volatile memory. It is typically responsible for temporarily storing and processing data as and when the…
The NVIDIA RTX 4060 Has Landed!
The latest addition of the RTX 40 Series has arrived at Overclockers UK – the NVIDIA RTX 4060. The NVIDIA RTX 4060: Built utilising cutting-edge Ada Lovelace architecture, the RTX 4060 is a must-have GPU for mid-range gaming. Equipped with up to 3072 CUDA cores, boosted clock speeds of 2460MHz, and up to 8GB of high-quality GDDR6 video memory, unlock fast smooth performance in all your favourite games at up to 1080p resolutions. What’s more, with both third-gen RT and fourth-gen Tensor cores,…
The Best Graphics Cards for Gaming in 2023!
Are you looking to upgrade your graphics card to level up your performance? Then you’re in luck! In this article, we investigate the best graphics cards for gaming in 2023. Casual Gaming Casual gamers won’t need to invest in a hefty 4K compatible GPU. A graphics card with enough CUDA cores and clock speeds to support up to 1080p resolutions with reliable FPS is the perfect choice for casual gaming. Our top recommendations for this include an NVIDIA RTX 4060 Ti or AMD Radeon RX…
Explore the Great Outdoors from the Comfort of Your Gaming Chair
To celebrate the Summer Solstice, we’re showcasing our top five survival exploration games. In each of these games, you can escape into the great outdoors as you try to rebuild your life and survive against various threats. To ensure you can truly enjoy your wilderness explorations, we’ve paired all our games with one of our top PCs or laptops and a comfortable gaming chair. Forager: Explore, craft, and farm in the 2D survival game, Forager. Set your own path and goals to work towards, whether…
Your Guide to Gaming Mice
What mouse you have in your gaming set-up can make (or break!) your performance. As such, there’s no excuse for keen PC gamers to be without a top-notch gaming mouse. This article provides an in-depth guide, taking you through key features to look for when purchasing your next gaming mouse. Armed with the right peripheral, and you can improve your accuracy, increase comfort levels, and even make games easier thanks to extra buttons, specialised features, and better sensors. So, grab yourself a cuppa and read…
Are Curved Monitors Good for Gaming?
Tempted to buy a curved monitor but don’t know if they’re good for gaming? Then you’re in luck! We’ve put together this complete guide to curved monitors, highlighting all the advantages and how these monitors can boost your gaming performance. What is a Curved Monitor? AOC 49'' AG493UCX2 Curved Monitor A curved monitor has been designed to perfectly match the curvature of the human eye and offer a wide field of view and aspect ratio. Advantages: Typically feature widescreen aspect ratios and resolutions Greater immersion…
Anatomy of a Power Supply – Everything You Need to Know!
Whether you are a beginner or veteran PC expert who wants to touch up on your hardware knowledge, our dedicated ‘Anatomy Of’ series is for you. We’ve designed this in-depth series of articles to showcase what goes into all the important PC components. In this article, we’ll be taking a deep dive into a PSU (power supply). be quiet! 1000W Modular PSU What is a PSU? To keep it simple, the PSU is responsible for supplying your PC with a consistent and reliable flow of…
Your Guide to PC and Console VR
2023 is The Year of VR! New headsets, tech, and a boatload of games are on the way, but are you ready to play? In this guide, we’re explaining everything you need to know to choose what type of virtual reality headset is right for you. Console, PCVR, or standalone? The choice is yours. What Is PCVR PCVR, or PC Virtual Reality, it is what it says on the tin... box... Headset? We promise it isn't really that complicated! For simplicity's sake, we’ll say there…
Will a Monitor Upgrade Require a Graphics Card Upgrade?
Tempted to upgrade your monitor but don’t know if you should also upgrade your GPU? Then look no further! Here at Overclockers UK, we’ve designed this handy blog article to answer that very question. We’ll be highlighting all the different reasons why you may want to upgrade both, along with our top GPU and monitor recommendations. Do You Have to Upgrade Your GPU with Your Monitor? A GPU upgrade isn’t always necessary when you purchase a new monitor, however you could be limiting both your…
Game on with AMD with These Exclusive Promotions
The Game On AMD event has started at Overclockers UK. For a limited time only, earn exclusive savings on a range of AMD gaming hardware. Game On AMD: If you’ve been thinking about upgrading your gaming PC, there hasn’t been a better time. Running from June 5th to July 1st, unlock access to a vast range of unbelievable savings across AMD Ryzen processors and AMD Radeon graphics cards. To showcase what you can get your hands on in the Game On AMD event, we’ve included…
CompuTex 2023
From May 30th to June 2nd, CompuTex Taipei 2023 will be taking place in Taiwan. Here at Overclockers UK, we’ll be covering every day of the event, bringing you all the incredible new products and computing innovations as they are revealed. What is CompuTex? Established in 1981, CompuTex Taipei is a global computer and technology expo. The four-day event consists of hundreds of different product showcases and innovations from leading technology manufacturers, whether this is a brand-new line of cutting-edge graphics cards or efficient desktop…