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Everything You Need to Know about M.2 SSDs
High-quality storage is a must in any gaming PC. M.2 SSDs boast fast data transfer speeds and loading times in a small form factor. If increasing your storage is on your gaming resolution list, then here at Overclockers UK, we have got the guide for you! Our team has compiled everything you need to about M.2 SSDs to help you decide if this storage solution is for you. M.2 Solid State Drives: M.2 is a type of Solid State Drive form factor. M.2 SSDs will…
Overclockers UK Academy – How to Build a Mechanical Keyboard
Our Overclockers UK Academy is back with a brand-new in-depth guide! In this blog article, we’ll be covering everything you need to know about building your very own mechanical keyboard, including all the parts you need, step-by-step instructions, and a detailed video tutorial. Pick Your Keyboard Parts! The first and most important step in building your own mechanical keyboard is selecting the right parts. This includes the barebone keyboard body, key switches, and cable. You also opt for additional accessories such as braided or coiled…
The Best Pre-Built Gaming PCs That Can Be Delivered Next-Day
Need a new gaming PC and don’t want to wait long? We have some incredible pre-built systems that you can order with next-day delivery. Why Choose a Pre-Built Gaming PC? When it comes to picking your next gaming PC, your choice should fall down to something that meets your spec requirement within your budget. Naturally, you could opt for one of our built-to-order custom gaming PCs to get the exact hardware and aesthetics you like, but these come with at least a two-week building and…
How to Update Your Graphics Card Drivers
If you’ve noticed a drop in your gaming performance, a simple update to your graphics card drivers can help boost in-game speeds and FPS for an optimised experience. Here at Overclockers UK, we’ve compiled everything you need to know about graphics card drivers, including how to update them, into one handy blog article. Graphics Card Drivers Graphics card drivers allow your GPU and operating system to communicate. This controls how your PC utilises the graphics card, for example rendering images and videos in games. Your…
Five Great FPS Games to Play this Weekend!
Beat your January blues this weekend by playing one of our top five FPS games! Overwatch 2 As the sequel to the successful FPS hero shooter, Overwatch 2 combines everything fans loved about the original game, but now with improved graphics, new characters, worlds, and game modes! Pick your perfect hero, hone your skills, and battle it out in intense PvE or PvP gameplay in a multitude of different iconic locations. Official PC System Specification: MinimumRecommendedOSWindows 10Windows 10ProcessorIntel Core i3or AMD Phenom X3 8650Intel Core…
The Overclocking Capabilities of Intel 13th Gen CPUs
Overclocking unlocks incredible performance. In fact, the latest generation of processors, RAM, and graphics cards have been expertly engineered to handle overclocking in order to achieve maximum potential. With the recent release of the Intel Raptor Lake series, here at Overclockers UK, we’re taking a closer look at overclocking and the capabilities of this cutting-edge generation of processors. What is Overclocking? When you overclock a PC, you essentially fine-tuned the processor to perform faster than the standard set by the manufacturer. You can overclock the…
Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell: Firewall Listen Now on BBC Radio 4
Starting 2022, BBC Radio 4 aired a radio play called Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell: Firewall. Inspired by the famous Splinter Cell franchise, it has been exciting to see yet more gaming content from the BBC. The gripping story is brought to life by veteran radio actors and a few famous names for good measure. If you’ve been on the fence about listening, then read on to learn more about this radio play and the best ways to listen. Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell: Firewall Radio Play …
Your Guide to the NVIDIA RTX 4070 Ti
With the release of the NVIDIA RTX 4070 Ti, here at Overclockers UK, we’ve compiled everything you need to know about this brand-new GPU into one handy blog post. All of your questions about the RTX 4070 Ti GPU will be answered, including the differences between the RTX 4070 Ti and 3070 Ti, along with all the hardware you need to start thinking about upgrading! The NVIDIA RTX 40 Series Harness the NVIDIA RTX 40 Series and 3rd generation Ada Lovelace architecture for cutting-edge performance and…
Why You Should Undervolt Your Graphics Card
As the ‘muscle’ of any gaming PC, the graphics card is responsible for ensuring you achieve peak performance, superior visuals, and high-quality smooth gameplay. Whilst big performance comes with large power requirements, did you know you can achieve the same performance but with improved efficiency? That’s where undervolting comes in! Here at Overclockers UK, we’ve compiled everything you need to undervolt your graphics card into one handy blog article. What is undervolting? Undervolting is the opposite of overclocking. When you undervolt your GPU you are…
Our 2023 Gaming Resolutions!
We’ve all heard the phrase new year, new you. However, here at Overclockers UK, we’re firm believers in new year, new gaming resolutions! Whether you’re thinking of upgrading your hardware, playing a new game, or even starting streaming – 2023 is the year you optimise your gaming experience. To inspire you, we’ve come up with our own list of gaming resolutions. Build My Own Mechanical Keyboard: If 2023 is the year you want to level up your gaming by building your own mechanical keyboard, we’ve…
Our Top 5 New Games Releasing in January!
It’s a new year, new month, and that means it’s time for our top five new games releasing in January! One Piece Odyssey – Jan 12th Experience a brand-new RPG set in the world of the infamous manga and anime series, One Piece. In One Piece Odyssey, infamous pirate Luffy and his Straw Hat Crew are setting off across the New World in search of their next adventure. That is until they get caught in a storm and find themselves shipwrecked on a tropical island...…
How Do I Set up Dual Monitors?
If you want to level up your battle station with a dual monitor set-up but don’t know how, here at Overclockers UK we’ve put together everything you need into one handy blog article. In this guide, we highlight the benefits of a dual monitor set up, along with step-by-step instructions on how to configure your monitors in both Windows 11 and 10. Dual Monitor Set-Ups A dual monitor set up will provide you with a lot of added benefits, for both work and play. Ideal for…