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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
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
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…
OcUK Staff Top Fives: Rob’s Top 5 VR Games
It’s no secret that we here at Overclockers UK are big into our gaming. We live for new game hype and love to replay our old favourites. Over 2024, we’ll be sharing our own top fives across a spicy selection of genres. This month we’re looking at Rob’s top 5 VR Games. Let’s be honest: We’ve been spoiled by choice in the last few years. VR gaming has exploded in popularity again and again, with AAA studios entering the space and dropping some of the best VR experiences…
Horizon Forbidden West is Now Out on PC!
Horizon Forbidden West promises players an action-packed adventure across a post-apocalyptic world. We’ve been eager to play this previous PlayStation 5 exclusive ever since it first came out on console. It’s finally made its way onto to PC, and we’re here to tell you everything you need to know. From gameplay deets, PC spec, and our top PC recs, this blog will guide you through exploring this deadly frontier in Horizon Forbidden West. The Gameplay Reunite with Aloy as she gets ready to embark on…
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…
Even More Great Content Coming to NVIDIA RTX
NVIDIA took to the stage at GDC to announce a brand-new line up of incredible tech and RTX-compatible games. We’re here to give you the full scoop of the announcement, highlighting everything you can expect in the coming months. Plus, if you’re looking for your next upgrade, we’ve also got plenty of RTX compatible tech. What Was Announced at GDC? At GDC, NVIDIA unveiled even more RTX-compatible games along with plenty of new tasty tech to optimise your gaming experience. NVIDIA DLSS DLSS is NVIDIA’s…
Understanding CAS Latency: What It Means and How it Affects Your RAM’s Performance
That’s where we come in! Our guide to CAS latency details everything you need to know, from what it is, how it's measured, to which latency is best. We’ve also picked out a few cheeky RAM upgrades at the end, for reasons... Whilst shopping for your next RAM upgrade, you’ll have certainly heard the phrase ‘CAS Latency’ mentioned once or twice. Knowing what CAS latency means and why it's important for performance is crucial for ensuring your PC is equipped with everything you need for…
Exclusive DOOM Giveaway at Overclockers UK
Rip and tear, slayers! We have an exclusive DOOM giveaway for you at Overclockers UK. Three lucky winners are in with the chance to get their hands on an amazing DOOM bundle in honour of DOOM Eternal’s upcoming birthday. Read on to find out how to enter! Celebrating DOOM Eternal March 20th marks the day DOOM Eternal turns four. Released on March 20th 2020, DOOM Eternal came at the perfect time, when we were all stuck at home with nothing better to do than slay…
Unwind and Play Our Top Sport Games this Weekend
That was a long week... but it’s finally time to relax, for the weekend is here! There are countless titles you could play during your weekend gaming sessions, but this month we’re opting for some classic sport games. We’ve picked out a single- and multi-player option, along with a brand-new release to inspire your weekend gaming. Plus, if you’re in the market for a cheeky upgrade or two, we’ve got you covered! Football Manager 2024 Ever wondered what it must be like to control your…
The Ultimate Racing Sim Set-Up
Hot off the finishing line is our Ultimate Racing Sim Set-Up. Powered by only the finest gaming hardware, furniture, and peripherals, this gaming set-up comes packed with everything you need to secure the top spot on the podium. Racing Games There are countless racing sim games out there each one more action packed than the other. We couldn’t just pick one racing game to base this entire set-up around – it was too difficult, okay? Instead, we’re giving you a cheeky little round-up of some…
Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons Remaster
We’re diving back into a fantastical adventure with Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons Remaster. Developed by Avantgarden, does this 11-year-old game still have the impact it did when first released back in 2013. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wqmOisuJrYM Same Great Game If you loved the unique gameplay of the original release, then you don’t need to worry, Avantgarden have retained the same core features that made it such an innovative title. You play as two brothers who recently lost their mother to a tragedy at sea. Now their…