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Overclockers UK Forums

  1. Latest News

    1. Latest News, Deals & Special Offers

      Latest product news, hot deals and special offers plus exclusive competitions for forum members.
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      Latest: AMD RYZEN 5000 SERIES 5950X, 5900X, 5800X & 5600X NOW ONLINE AT OcUK!! Shaolin Chicken, 25 Nov 2020 at 21:45
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  2. OcUK Customer Service

  3. Hardware

    1. New to PC gaming & upgrade advice

      Post here to ask for advice on how to get into PC gaming or for upgrade advice to get your PC Game / Esports ready.
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      Latest: Seeking advice on upgrade / new build lee32uk, 25 Nov 2020 at 22:03
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    2. General Hardware

      General computer hardware discussion. Please use one of the forums below for more specific issues.
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      Latest: please help, seajay18, 25 Nov 2020 at 22:25
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    3. OcUK Full Systems & Bundles

      Dedicated to OcUK's Full Systems and Bundle range with Build Logs and Customer's Gallery.
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      OcUK Full Systems & Bundles

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      1. OcUK Build Logs

      Latest: Kinetic ZX - £20 difference from i7 9700KF 3.6 to i9 9900K 3.6 mickyflinn, 25 Nov 2020 at 22:52
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    4. Project Logs

      Post your project logs here and allow other forum members to see your latest idea take shape.
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      Latest: Downsizing from TT Core X9 to the O11D XL + EK Front Distro plate Datamonkey, 25 Nov 2020 at 19:27
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    5. CPUs

      Discuss the merits of AMD, Intel or any other processors. Check out the OcUK Intel CPU Range and OcUK AMD CPU Range.
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      Latest: You lot are all boring! Come on where's the Ryzen 5*** benches? kitfit1, 25 Nov 2020 at 22:51
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    6. Overclocking & Cooling

      Overclocking and cooling tips, tricks and information. Check out the full OcUK Heatsinks and Fans range.
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      Overclocking & Cooling

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      1. Ask 8 Pack

      Latest: Issue with Noctua fans ramping up to 100% at certain temperatures Jax765, 25 Nov 2020 at 22:27
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    7. Watercooling

      Discussion area for all water-cooling, from custom loops to pre-manufactured sealed kits. Check out the OcUK Watercooling Range.
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      Latest: Itx custom loop ideas. D1craig, 25 Nov 2020 at 22:49
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    8. Motherboards

      All matters relating to motherboards. Check out the OcUK Intel Motherboard Range and OcUK AMD Motherboard Range.
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      Latest: Schoolboy error - need help in choosing Motherboard mickyflinn, 25 Nov 2020 at 22:33
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    9. Memory

      Memory compatibility and performance discussion. Check out the OcUK Memory Range.
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      Latest: Best RAM for a lower airflow/hotter case woppy101, 25 Nov 2020 at 19:18
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    10. Graphics Cards

      Graphics Card and drivers discussion. Check out the OcUK AMD Graphics Card Range and OcUK Nvidia Graphics Card Range.
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      Latest: *** NVIDIA GEFORCE RTX 3090 SERIES STOCK SITUATION - NO COMPETITOR DISCUSSION *** Zernath, 25 Nov 2020 at 22:52
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    11. Virtual Reality

      Area dedicated to all technology and software relating to VR / AR such as HTC Vive, Oculus Rift, gaming, research or engineering.
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      Latest: *** VR Deals Thread *** ShiWarrior, 25 Nov 2020 at 22:34
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    12. Monitors

      LCD monitor discussion. Check out the OcUK Monitor Range.
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      Latest: New Dell IPS S2721DGF 165hz gaming monitor anuraj, 25 Nov 2020 at 22:47
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    13. Gaming Peripherals

      A section for discussion of keyboards, mice, headsets, controllers and peripherals. Check out the OcUK Peripheral Range.
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      Latest: New wireless mouse suggestions IvanDobskey, 25 Nov 2020 at 22:11
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    14. Gaming Chairs

      Discuss everything relating to Gaming Chairs here. Check out the OcUK Gaming Chair Range
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      Latest: Ikea markus replacement? hartgeh3, 25 Nov 2020 at 22:07
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    15. Storage Drives

      Discuss all matters relating to hard disk drives and solid state drives. Check out the OcUK Hard Drive Range. SSD's can be found here.
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      Latest: Looking for enterprise SSD mickyflinn, 25 Nov 2020 at 16:30
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    16. Optical Storage & Writing

      Discussion of CD & DVD hardware. Check out the OcUK Optical Range.
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      Latest: Will blue ray ever come down in price Rofflay, 20 Nov 2020 at 20:25
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    17. Sound City

      Discuss sound cards, speakers, headphones and MP3 players. Check out the OcUK Audio Range here.
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      Latest: What desktop speakers are you using? Tephnos, 25 Nov 2020 at 21:29
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    18. Networks & Internet Connectivity

      Network hardware, configuration and Internet connectivity issues. Check out the OcUK Networking Range.
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      Latest: Setting Up New Bungalow Home Network Avalon, 25 Nov 2020 at 22:41
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    19. Case Central

      Cases and modding questions and answers. Check out the OcUK Case Range.
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      Latest: NR200 Owner's Thread JClarke, 25 Nov 2020 at 21:17
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    20. Power Supplies

      Dedicated area for discussion of power supplies and related hardware.
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      Latest: No faith in Corsair need advice on PSU 850W-1000W Cyber-Mav, 25 Nov 2020 at 22:42
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    21. Small Form Factor and Single Board Computers

      Small but perfectly formed: Micro, ITX, NUC PCs and single board computers such as the Raspberry Pi. Check out the OcUK Barebones Range.
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      Latest: Spec me a NAS.... joelk2, 21 Nov 2020 at 22:35
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    22. Laptops & Tablets

      Talk about Laptops, Notebooks and PDAs. For Apple MacBooks please use the Apple Hardware forum. Check out the OcUK Laptop Range.
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      Latest: New laptop for gaming and work Dean037, 25 Nov 2020 at 22:48
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    23. Servers and Enterprise Solutions

      Mid-Range, High End, SANs, Tape Libraries... talk about them here.
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      Latest: Home Server Build Downsy, 25 Nov 2020 at 21:40
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    24. Printers

      Discussion about printers, from inkjets to lasers and everything inbetween.
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      Latest: HP 8610 head not connected? FatRakoon, 25 Nov 2020 at 22:52
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    25. 3D Printing

      Discussion for all of your 3D printing needs.
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      Latest: Are resin printers the pain in the ass they appear to be? Rilot, 25 Nov 2020 at 10:24
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  4. Apple

    1. Apple Hardware

      Apple Mac, iPhone, iPod, iPad, HomePod, AirPod, AppleTV and Apple Watch discussion.
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      Latest: iPhone 8 odd battery issue Biz.Kid09, 25 Nov 2020 at 21:57
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    2. Apple Software

      Talk about Apple macOS, iOS and other Mac specific software.
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      Latest: *** The Official macOS Big Sur thread *** Ryan-3, 25 Nov 2020 at 17:44
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  5. Software

    1. Windows & Other Software

      Discuss Windows Operating System & Other Software issues here. Check out the OcUK Software Range.
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      Latest: Windows 10 auto login not working? Bouton Aide, 25 Nov 2020 at 22:36
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    2. Linux & Open Source

      All matters relating to Linux and open source operating systems.
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      Latest: Has anybody checked out the Raspberry Pi 400 yet? WoZZeR, 22 Nov 2020 at 17:03
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    3. HTML, Graphics & Programming

      Discuss the creation of web pages, graphics, scripting or programming.
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      Latest: Is Wordpress Dead? Alternatives? Vipernet, 25 Nov 2020 at 16:39
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  6. Audio Visual

    1. Home Cinema & Hi-Fi

      Discuss the latest home cinema and hi-fi equipment.
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      Latest: John Lewis 5 Year TV warranty experience? Robzere31, 25 Nov 2020 at 22:42
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    2. Photography & Video

      All aspects of digital and conventional photography, video, editing and printing.
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      Latest: [PIC_THREAD] Landscapes, Architecture, Seascapes Merlin5, 25 Nov 2020 at 20:16
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  7. Games

    1. PC Games

      Talk about PC games.
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      Latest: Call of Duty 18: Black Ops Cold War ne0, 25 Nov 2020 at 22:49
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    2. Tabletop Games, Wargaming and Scale Modelling.

      All things miniature in here.
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      Latest: Tabletop Warhammer? vanpeebles, 25 Nov 2020 at 08:00
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    3. Console Games & Hardware

      All matters relating to consoles and their games.
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      Latest: HDMI Splitter - Connecting to 3 monitors help needed please :) Alfie092, 25 Nov 2020 at 22:46
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    4. Mobile and Tablet Games

      A place to discuss games for Android and iOS
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      Latest: Beyond a Steel Sky Wizzfizz, 20 Nov 2020 at 18:05
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    5. Retro Gaming and Vintage Computing

      Find help with your retro projects, or finally settle age old debates of which system was better. Pre-2000 Computers and Consoles only.
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      Latest: Excuse to get into retro PCs Haze, 25 Nov 2020 at 14:26
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  8. Life

    1. General Discussion

      Talk about anything not covered by other forums. For questions regarding jobs and careers please visit the career and professional development forum.
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      General Discussion

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      1. Careers, Employment and Professional Development

      Latest: Images of items I have purchased. Psycho Sonny, 25 Nov 2020 at 22:48
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    2. New Members

      Say hello and introduce yourself, or re-introduce yourself if you've been away for a long time.
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      Latest: Hello Johnny King, 25 Nov 2020 at 19:37
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    3. Speaker's Corner

      Intelligent debate of newsworthy issues.
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      Latest: US Presidential Election 2020 - Trump vs Biden VincentHanna, 25 Nov 2020 at 22:53
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    4. Motors

      2 wheels or 4 - talk about it here. For Motorsport please use The Motorsport Forum. Bikers please use the Biker's Cafe.
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      Motors

      Sub-Forums

      1. Motorsport

      2. Biker's Cafe

      Latest: ** Acme bought a '99 Primera GT Saloon... Project log thread ** Cookeh, 25 Nov 2020 at 22:48
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    5. Home and Garden

      All DIY, landscaping, home improvement and related subjects
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      Latest: Electronics Help - Dishwasher PCB jpaul, 25 Nov 2020 at 22:48
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    6. La Cuisine

      The place to talk about good food, cooking and wine.
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      Latest: Toasties! Derek W, 25 Nov 2020 at 22:38
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    7. Sports Arena

      Talk about any sport here but for football please use The Football Stadium. For bicycle and all cycling activities see Pedal Powered.
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      Sports Arena

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      1. The Football Stadium

      2. Training Logs

      3. Pedal Powered

      Latest: Indoor rowing - Concept 2 Street, 25 Nov 2020 at 22:23
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    8. Music, Box Office, TV & Books

      Talk about your favourite music, films, live artists and books. To discuss unaired TV shows please use US TV shows.
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      Music, Box Office, TV & Books

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      1. US TV shows discussion.

      Latest: The best songs ever? G-MAN2004, 25 Nov 2020 at 22:39
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    9. Mobile Phones & Tablets

      What's hot, what's not and other questions regarding mobile phones and Tablet PCs.
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      Latest: **** Official OnePlus 8/OnePlus 8 Pro Thread **** Kamakazie!, 25 Nov 2020 at 22:43
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    10. Testing

      Test your new signature or posting options here.
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      Latest: What day is it Simon0001, 22 Nov 2020 at 22:40
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  9. Distributed Computing

    1. Crypto Currency & Mining

      A forum dedicated to the discussion of Crypto Currency, mining and hardware setups
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      Latest: XRP Ripple, anyone buying ? mattyg, 25 Nov 2020 at 22:19
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    2. Team OcUK Distributed Computing Projects

      Discuss distributed computing projects with members of The World's Finest Team™.
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      Latest: teamocuk.co.uk closing down Th0nt, 9 Oct 2020
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  10. OcUK Matters

    1. OcUK Jobs

      Fancy working for OcUK? Our current vacancies are here.
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      Latest: **NOW HIRING!** Technician Bailey, 3 Sep 2018
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    2. OcUK Live Streams

      A dedicated spot to discuss OcUK live streams, we recommend you subscribe to this forum to stay up to date with when we are live, we will have regular open discussions regarding which games you want to see on our stream. Not to mention our exciting competitions you can enter!
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      Latest: ** OVERCLOCKERS UK OFFICIAL TWITCH CHANNEL - EXCLUSIVE OFFERS, COMPETITIONS AND CONTENT ** Datalives, 19 Mar 2020
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    3. OcUK Reviews

      Reviews of the latest performance hardware.
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      Latest: OC uk please sort your answering machine out 3080Less, 21 Nov 2020 at 10:09
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  11. Archives

    1. Archive Forums

      Forum archives are stored in here.
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      Latest: OcUK's History.... Carlos, 18 Nov 2020
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