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    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: ** NEW LG 32" MONITOR EXCLUSIVE TO OCUK - PRE-ORDER PROMO ** john_smith, 27 Feb 2021 at 18:28
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  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: Single-Dual Channel RAM Upgrade Advice mickyflinn, 27 Feb 2021 at 20:08
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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: Wait for DDR 5, or build a DDR 4 4000 Mhz system? g67575, 27 Feb 2021 at 21:16
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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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      1. OcUK Build Logs

      Latest: About to press button on a £4K PC and Monitor Sarge2255, 28 Feb 2021 at 00:01
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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: Project HADES: A rebuild Frubeling, 27 Feb 2021 at 11:20
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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: 5820k where's it stand today? bigjimmyauk, 28 Feb 2021 at 02:30
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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: Getting Random System Freezing on new PC Build. Tetras, 27 Feb 2021 at 23:49
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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: ARCTIC Liquid Freezer II 360 AM4 Monting brackets humbug, 28 Feb 2021 at 03:05
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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: MSI's X570 Tomahawk May Become Go-To OC Board?? hyperseven, 27 Feb 2021 at 22:44
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    9. Memory

      Memory compatibility and performance discussion. Check out the OcUK Memory Range.
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      Latest: RAM upgrade selection help please Gunslinger, 27 Feb 2021 at 20:22
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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: 10GB vram enough for the 3080? Discuss.. tommybhoy, 28 Feb 2021 at 02:03
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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: What Virtual Reality games are you playing? melmac, 28 Feb 2021 at 00:35
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    12. Monitors

      LCD monitor discussion. Check out the OcUK Monitor Range.
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      Latest: 21:9, USB-C, PBP, KVM Recommendations? MasterPlan1, 27 Feb 2021 at 23:47
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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: Headset issue! Minibiker, 27 Feb 2021 at 20:31
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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: Herman Miller Mirra d_brennen, 28 Feb 2021 at 00:17
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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: Backing up large amounts of Data kona786, 27 Feb 2021 at 22:08
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    16. Optical Storage & Writing

      Discussion of CD & DVD hardware. Check out the OcUK Optical Range.
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      Latest: Which internal drive for backing up my UHD Blu-ray collection? BeeP, 15 Feb 2021
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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: Advise on Speakers and Amp for PC? rodders, 27 Feb 2021 at 21:04
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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: BT Infinity & FTTx Discussion Etheco, 28 Feb 2021 at 01:16
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    19. Case Central

      Cases and modding questions and answers. Check out the OcUK Case Range.
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      Latest: NZXT H1 oweneades, 27 Feb 2021 at 22:05
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    20. Power Supplies

      Dedicated area for discussion of power supplies and related hardware.
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      Latest: Asus ROG Thor 1200 watt PSU question r3volt97, 28 Feb 2021 at 03:21
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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: What can I do with my Shuttle case? Lokwyr, 27 Feb 2021 at 21:44
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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: Wait for 30x GPU Laptops? humanlaptop, 27 Feb 2021 at 20:29
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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: First NAS Advice BigT, 26 Feb 2021 at 04:08
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    24. Printers

      Discussion about printers, from inkjets to lasers and everything inbetween.
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      Latest: Recommend me a Colour Laser Printer Zatoichi.uK, 27 Feb 2021 at 16:16
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    25. 3D Printing

      Discussion for all of your 3D printing needs.
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      Latest: Random 3D printing chatter Cenedd, 26 Feb 2021 at 18:50
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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: *** The official 2020 MacBook Air/13" MacBook Pro thread (it has the M1 chip and everything!) *** Feek, 27 Feb 2021 at 17:45
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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 *** EyeDot, 28 Feb 2021 at 00:38
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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 LTSC drakulton, 27 Feb 2021 at 22:55
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    2. Linux & Open Source

      All matters relating to Linux and open source operating systems.
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      Latest: Setting up Pi-hole Bluecube, 26 Feb 2021 at 21:15
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    3. HTML, Graphics & Programming

      Discuss the creation of web pages, graphics, scripting or programming.
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      Latest: Attitudes to hosting and costs daz, 27 Feb 2021 at 15:21
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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: Sky Friends and Family deal thread! MissChief, 28 Feb 2021 at 02:25
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    2. Photography & Video

      All aspects of digital and conventional photography, video, editing and printing.
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      Latest: FloppyPoppy is learning Photography FloppyPoppy, 27 Feb 2021 at 23:50
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  7. Games

    1. PC Games

      Talk about PC games.
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      Latest: *** Cyberpunk 2077 *** Hotwired, 28 Feb 2021 at 03:20
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    2. Tabletop Games, Wargaming and Scale Modelling.

      All things miniature in here.
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      Latest: I made a boardgame when I was bored. How do I get it published Sharkhouse, 21 Feb 2021
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    3. Console Games & Hardware

      All matters relating to consoles and their games.
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      Latest: Call of Duty 2020 House, 28 Feb 2021 at 02:49
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    4. Mobile and Tablet Games

      A place to discuss games for Android and iOS
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      Latest: Clash of Clans ShiWarrior, 26 Feb 2021 at 18:00
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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: What retro things have you done today? d_brennen, 28 Feb 2021 at 00:10
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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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      1. Careers, Employment and Professional Development

      Latest: If you could change an event in your life what would it be ? HangTime, 28 Feb 2021 at 02:57
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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! Bouton Aide, 25 Feb 2021 at 09:28
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    3. Speaker's Corner

      Intelligent debate of newsworthy issues.
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      Latest: The Rise and Fall of Donald Trump Apex, 28 Feb 2021 at 02:49
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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

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      1. Motorsport

      2. Biker's Cafe

      Latest: BMW and M Power Owners hurfdurf, 28 Feb 2021 at 01:27
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    5. Home and Garden

      All DIY, landscaping, home improvement and related subjects
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      Latest: Spec me a CCTV System WJA96, 28 Feb 2021 at 01:46
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    6. La Cuisine

      The place to talk about good food, cooking and wine.
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      Latest: *****Official BBQ Thread - Suns out, Buns out!***** tlrBeta, 27 Feb 2021 at 23:45
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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: Paddlesports (Kayaking, Canoe, Stand-Up Paddle boards) ThriceNightly, 27 Feb 2021 at 23:37
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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: American Gods - Starts May 1st Amazon / Starz (Wheres the post?) englishpremier, 28 Feb 2021 at 03:13
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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: the state of cheap tablets Matty8787, 27 Feb 2021 at 19:56
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    10. Testing

      Test your new signature or posting options here.
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      Latest: Testing Sign in Bouton Aide, 27 Feb 2021 at 22:37
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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: *** Official Bitcoin Price Discussion Thread *** Telecaster, 28 Feb 2021 at 00:50
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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: Attention OcUK Admins of BOINC Projects PDW, 5 Jan 2021
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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 ** robertcladner50, 1 Dec 2020
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    3. OcUK Reviews

      Reviews of the latest performance hardware.
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      Latest: MSI MAG X570 Tomahawk Review ket, 24 Feb 2021 at 15:07
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  11. Archives

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