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.
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…
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,…
Ducky One 3 Aura: The Glow-Up Your Gaming Needs
Just when you thought you couldn’t love Ducky keyboards any more, they go and release the One 3 Aura! Cue the heart eyes. Kings of mechanical keyboards, the Ducky One 3 Aura positively glows. The philosophy of Quack Mechanics has been transported into a keyboard design that has been primed for RGB lighting. From a translucent bezel to modern block-style keycaps, this gaming keyboard is going to seriously up your ambience game. Plus, it’s a wicked keyboard, to boot! What is Available? Never to leave…
NVIDIA Inside Look: Ansel
NVIDIA graphics cards come equipped with countless built-in cutting-edge features, designed for gamers, content creators, and streamers. That’s why we’ve decided to create a brand-new blog series, titled ‘NVIDIA Inside Look’. Throughout the series we’ll be taking a closer look at some NVIDIA’s ground-breaking technologies, and how they can optimise your gaming or streaming performance. In this article, we’re showcasing NVIDIA Ansel, detailing what Ansel is and recommending our favourite Ansel compatible gaming PCs. NVIDIA Ansel: NVIDIA Ansel is a built-in feature that comes as…
Does AMD FreeSync Work With NVIDIA Graphics Cards?
It’s the age old question – AMD or NVIDIA? Both AMD and NVIDIA graphics cards come equipped with so many cutting-edge features, including their intelligent adaptative sync technologies – G-Sync and FreeSync. However, instead of being torn between the two and weighing up the differences in performance, did you know that FreeSync is compatible on NVIDIA graphics cards? Thankfully, as the PC experts, we’ve put together this guide detailing what AMD FreeSync is and how you can use it with your NVIDIA GPU, along with…
The Best PC & Hardware for Enthusiasts!
Are you a veteran streamer or enthusiast gamer looking for your next gaming set up upgrade? Well, have we got the blog post for you! We’ve put together this list of our best PC and hardware for enthusiasts, designed to help you achieve superior performance in your favourite AAA titles and creative projects. This high-quality PC and all of this incredible hardware comes to £4,346.21* (including a pillow set). Refract Gaming Indigo Pre-built PC: Built by PC experts, the Refract Gaming Indigo has been fine-tuned…
Level Up Your Creative Workflow with an RTX 40 Series GPU!
The RTX 40 Series comes packed with a range of incredible features designed to enhance your gaming performance and creative workflow. To fully showcase some of the cutting-edge technologies, we’ve put together this article highlighting how you can achieve next-level content creation with an NVIDIA RTX 40 Series graphics card. The NVIDIA RTX 40 Series: Engineered utilising cutting-edge Ada Lovelace architecture, the NVIDIA RTX 40 Series graphics cards are perfect for gaming, streaming, and content creation. Take advantage of powerful third-gen RT and fourth-gen Tensor…
The NVIDIA RTX 4070 is Now Available!
Hold on to your hats, the NVIDIA RTX 4070 is officially available to order today from Overclockers UK. The RTX 4070: The latest addition to the NVIDIA RTX 40 Series, the RTX 4070 has been designed for gamers and content creators looking to harness the latest generation of hardware. Built utilising ground-breaking Ada Lovelace architecture with 5888 CUDA cores, 12GB of GDDR6X video memory, and a boosted clock speed of up to 2.48GHz. All of which combined results in superior performance in all your favourite…
Which Memory Stick is Best?
Ultra-fast and reliable storage is a must-have for any work or gaming set up. But which memory stick is best? To ensure you can find the best storage solution for your set up, we’ve decided to showcase the different types of memory sticks, along with a few of our top recommendations. What is a Memory Stick? A memory stick, or USB drive, is a portable storage device that will typically plug into a USB port on your laptop or computer. Memory sticks can be used…
How to Check Your CPU’s Temperature
Your computer's CPU is one of the most important components. This is why it's important to keep an eye on its temperature and ensure that it's not overheating. There are a few different ways to check your CPU's temperature, and we'll show you two of the most popular methods in this guide. Method One Use the BIOS: This is the easiest way to check your processor temperature, as it does not require installing any software. To check your CPU’s temperature in the BIOS menu, simply…
NVIDIA 30 vs 40 Series Graphics Cards
An NVIDIA RTX 30 or 40 Series? That is the question. With so many great advancements in PC hardware over the last few months, you may be left wondering if it’s time for you to start thinking about upgrading, specifically your graphics card. You may be torn between the two generations, or perhaps you just aren’t ready to give up your beloved RTX 30 Series. Whatever the case, to help you decide, we’ve highlighted the key differences between the NVIDIA RTX 30 and 40 Series…
12VHPWR – What is it and Why Do You Need it?
We’ve all heard the word ‘12VHPWR’ being thrown about – but what actually is it? Today, we’re taking a closer look at the 12VHPWR power connectors, highlighting the benefits of this cable, and why you need one in your gaming PC. 12VHPWR: 12VHPWR is a type of 12+4-pin power connector, used with the brand-new ATX 3.0 power supplies. A 12VHPWR connector has been designed utilising premium quality materials to deliver up to 600W of power, all from one singular cable. The combination of 12- and…