Gaming Hardware
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OcUK Academy: Easy Step-by-Step Guide to Cleaning and Maintaining Your Gaming PC
The Overclockers UK Academy is back! In this blog article, we’re taking you step-by-step through how to clean and maintain your gaming PC to ensure it performs in tip-top-shape and looks fantastic. Step-by-Step Video Guide Too cool for reading? You can watch our dedicated step-by-step guide instead, in which Briony takes you through everything you need to know about cleaning and maintaining your PC. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Ss-SNeZZV0&ab_channel=OverclockersUK Why Should You Clean Your PC Regular PC cleaning may sound tedious, but it’s vital for ensuring it not only…
Everything You Need to Know About BTF Components
ASUS BTF components are the future of gaming hardware, boasting support for the latest advancements in tech, outstanding aesthetics, and minimalistic designs. With BTF hardware only just hitting the virtual shelves, we’ve compiled everything you need to know into one informative article. We’re showcasing what BTF components are, how they work, and all the hardware you need to create your very own BTF gaming PC. What Are BTF Components? BTF, Back To the Future or Back to Front, is the new line-up of hardware from…
Building a Gaming PC for Esports
We’re looking at the make-up of an esports gaming PC. Gaming PCs are brilliant for being able to tailor your hardware to suit your exact needs. With so many components available, you have near complete freedom to engineer the best PC for you. (Budget providing, of course.) As great as that sounds, it does open the can of worms – exactly, what hardware do you need for an esports gaming PC? In this article, we’re going to virtually build an esports gaming PC, detailing why…
The Best Gaming Laptops with 4K Displays
What’s better than gaming on the go? Gaming on the go in 4K! We’ve got the best 4K gaming laptops for you today. Gaming was made for 4K. All those beautiful details, stunning vistas, and explosive fight moves; they deserve crisp definition. Gaming laptops with 4K displays offer the convenience of being portable while still delivering the ultimate immersion. So, we’re rounding up five 4K gaming laptops you can get, right now! 4K Gaming Laptops A 4K gaming laptop is a gaming laptop that utilises…
The Best CPU Coolers for Silent Gaming PCs
Is your PC causing a headache by creating far too much excess noise? Tired of constant fan spinning being the backdrop to your gaming adventures? If so, a silent gaming PC may just be the answer you’re looking for! In this blog post, we’ve compiled everything you need to know about building a silent gaming PC, including the pros and cons, along with our top five CPU coolers for minimal noise and incredible thermals. Why You Want a Silent Gaming PC A silent gaming PC…
Top 5 Compact Graphics Cards for Mini-ITX Builds
Are you in the market for a powerful yet compact GPU? If so, this is the blog post for you! We’ve put together this informative guide, detailing everything you need to know about compact GPUs, why you want one, and our top five picks that are sure to level up your gaming. Why You Want a Compact GPU Graphics cards come in all shapes and sizes; however, a compact GPU has been fine-tuned for smaller SFF builds. Compact GPUs boast the same architecture and performance…
How to Set Up a Surround Sound System for Your PC
Are you looking to level up your audio experience with surround sound? If so, keep on reading! We’ve created this handy guide detailing everything you need to know about surround sound, showcasing what it is, why you want it, and how to set it up on your gaming PC. What is Surround Sound? Surround sound does exactly as it sounds (I just had to...). It puts you at the centre of whatever action is happening on screen, by emitting audio through either multiple speakers or…
Are Intel 15th Gen CPUs Coming in 2024?
Hot of the press, the rumour mill is circulating with hints of Intel 15th Gen hitting the virtual shelves in 2024. If you’re in the market for a new tasty CPU, we’ve rounded up all the key rumours and speculation to showcase everything we can expect from Intel Arrow Lake. Intel Core Ultra 200S processors officially released as of October 2024, packing in incredible performance per-watt and a dedicated NPU to streamline your workloads. Intel 15th Gen CPUs – What Can We Expect? Intel Core…
Is It Dead: Optical Drives?!
Forget about bulky optical drives taking up space on your front panel. We want shiny RGB and high-quality mesh panels. Those enhance our aesthetic. However, this sparks the question of whether optical drives are still useful today. In this blog post, we’re taking a deep dive into optical drives, showcasing what they are, why you want one, and if they are still useful in 2024. What is an Optical Drive? An optical disk drive or ODD allows you to utilise CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray discs…
AMD Radeon Uncovered: AMD Smart Access Memory
We’re back with another informative blog series, designed to dive deeper into our PC hardware. This time we’re shining the light on AMD, showcasing all the incredible technologies that come integrated with their powerful Radeon graphics cards. In this instalment of ‘AMD Radeon Uncovered’, we’re taking a closer look at AMD Smart Access Memory and how this feature can help boost your in-game performance. What is AMD Smart Access Memory? AMD Smart Access Memory, or SAM, expands on an older generation of technology called the…
Your Guide to MOZA Racing Compatibility
Are you looking to create the ultimate racing sim set-up? Or is your existing one looking tired and in need of an upgrade? MOZA Racing is the premium choice amongst gamers seeking to harness the very best to climb their way up the leaderboards. In this extensive guide, we’re showcasing everything MOZA, from why their line-up is good for gaming, to highlighting the key essentials of a racing sim set-up, and even sharing our top MOZA Racing recommendations. We’ll also be detailing the compatibility between…
How to Transfer Data from Your Old to New Gaming PC
Your new shiny PC has just arrived and now it’s time to get it plugged in and set up. But wait... what to do with all your old files? Thankfully, you don’t have to undergo a painful goodbye with your favourite pictures, videos, and precious memories. In fact, it’s super easy to transfer data across to your new gaming PC, and we’re here to show you step-by-step how to do this! Why You Should Transfer Your Data Transferring all your old data across may sound incredibly…