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Overclockers UK Forums

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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 Jonsplus BO 100 Cases *** smeemi, 23 Jul 2021 at 16:57
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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: Build Or Hold Off? EsaT, 25 Jul 2021 at 18:48
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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: PC will not power on Jay85, 25 Jul 2021 at 18:17
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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: Latest Intel cpu dave28, 23 Jul 2021 at 13:05
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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: Intel Gamer Days Build Mod83, 25 Jul 2021 at 17:40
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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: 5800 vs 5900 temps kaiserc, 25 Jul 2021 at 15:39
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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: Poor u9s performance smeemi, 25 Jul 2021 at 18:19
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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: Watercooled Case Gallery Avathar77, 25 Jul 2021 at 17:52
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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: Enable Secure Boot on GA-Z170-HD3 CF motherboard scopio, 25 Jul 2021 at 18:57
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    9. Memory

      Memory compatibility and performance discussion. Check out the OcUK Memory Range.
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      Latest: New RAM Performance help RayRayFPS, 25 Jul 2021 at 14:37
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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: Why GPU prices are NOT likely to drop significantly EVER! potatolord, 25 Jul 2021 at 19:01
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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 *** RevBillyG, 25 Jul 2021 at 16:56
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    12. Monitors

      LCD monitor discussion. Check out the OcUK Monitor Range.
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      Latest: Samsung Odyssey G9 - Firmware and advice CaptainCompete, 25 Jul 2021 at 19:00
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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 GMMK Pro - mechanical keyboard HippoTank, 25 Jul 2021 at 16:00
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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: Thinking about buying a secretlabs.. Nick1881, 25 Jul 2021 at 10:54
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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: Failed Hard Drive beans101, 25 Jul 2021 at 16:04
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    16. Optical Storage & Writing

      Discussion of CD & DVD hardware. Check out the OcUK Optical Range.
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      Latest: no power to drive Danny75, 7 Jul 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: Decent budget subwoofer for Edifier R1280Ts speakers? hornetstinger, 25 Jul 2021 at 09:29
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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: USB powered switch? casper_uk, 25 Jul 2021 at 19:02
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    19. Case Central

      Cases and modding questions and answers. Check out the OcUK Case Range.
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      Latest: Lian Li O11D XL Mod Help/Suggestions liamstears, 25 Jul 2021 at 17:50
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    20. Power Supplies

      Dedicated area for discussion of power supplies and related hardware.
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      Latest: PSU recently becoming noisy - advice on a new quieter one please... malccy, 25 Jul 2021 at 18:43
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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: Raspberry Pi 4b and external usb hdd question Soogs, 25 Jul 2021 at 18:40
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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: JI-HAW AWM E118077 2896 80C VW-1 ribbon cable burned, what to do? Gonzo100100, 24 Jul 2021 at 17:15
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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: Server advice - fairly new to enterprise h/w but want to learn LizardKing, 25 Jul 2021 at 15:49
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    24. Printers

      Discussion about printers, from inkjets to lasers and everything inbetween.
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      Latest: printer for orders of service kevin dixon, 19 Jul 2021 at 13:36
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    25. 3D Printing

      Discussion for all of your 3D printing needs.
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      Latest: 3D print request - would anyone print this USB dongle case for me? TangoEchoAlpha, 24 Jul 2021 at 22:57
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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 24" M1 iMac thread (it has seven colours and everything!) *** Chillr, 25 Jul 2021 at 15:57
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    2. Apple Software

      Talk about Apple macOS, iOS and other Mac specific software.
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      Latest: ** The Official watchOS 7 thread ** Squink, 24 Jul 2021 at 11:49
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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: *** Microsoft Windows 11 Thoughts & Discussion Thread *** TheOracle, 25 Jul 2021 at 18:48
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    2. Linux & Open Source

      All matters relating to Linux and open source operating systems.
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      Latest: Audio bussing under gaming? FatRakoon, 24 Jul 2021 at 02:15
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    3. HTML, Graphics & Programming

      Discuss the creation of web pages, graphics, scripting or programming.
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      Latest: Recommended Courses & Qualifications AndyCr15, 24 Jul 2021 at 21:22
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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: Nick's little project NickK, 25 Jul 2021 at 17:18
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    2. Photography & Video

      All aspects of digital and conventional photography, video, editing and printing.
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      Latest: Fuji X Series philstanbridge, 25 Jul 2021 at 12:09
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  7. Games

    1. PC Games

      Talk about PC games.
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      Latest: Football Manager 2021 MarcLister, 25 Jul 2021 at 18:27
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    2. Tabletop Games, Wargaming and Scale Modelling.

      All things miniature in here.
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      Latest: What game did you play last? Flibster, 25 Jul 2021 at 00:55
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    3. Console Games & Hardware

      All matters relating to consoles and their games.
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      Latest: *** Xbox Series X|S - £449/£249 - launches 10th November *** kevlar69, 25 Jul 2021 at 17:27
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    4. Mobile and Tablet Games

      A place to discuss games for Android and iOS
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      Latest: Pokemon Go Helios1234, 13 Jul 2021
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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: WHsmith & Boots 1985, 1987,1988 and 1989 computer game promo videos, those were the days! lokiss, 25 Jul 2021 at 18:39
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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: Anyone use google pay? Malevolence, 25 Jul 2021 at 19:04
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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: Hi! Alice In Wonderland, 23 Jul 2021 at 15:46
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    3. Speaker's Corner

      Intelligent debate of newsworthy issues.
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      Latest: Objections to Keir Starmer as PM? cheesyboy, 25 Jul 2021 at 18:38
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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: Dashcams! rodders, 25 Jul 2021 at 18:49
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    5. Home and Garden

      All DIY, landscaping, home improvement and related subjects
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      Latest: Split Air con MassiveJim, 25 Jul 2021 at 18:33
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    6. La Cuisine

      The place to talk about good food, cooking and wine.
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      Latest: Can you cook? Minusorange, 25 Jul 2021 at 17:17
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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: Summer Transfer Window 2021/2022 chroniclard, 25 Jul 2021 at 18:30
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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: What film did you watch last night? smokedog, 25 Jul 2021 at 18:44
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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: S8 replacement for wife, £200 - £250 Participant, 25 Jul 2021 at 17:17
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    10. Testing

      Test your new signature or posting options here.
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      Latest: Test Graywolf, 22 Jul 2021 at 08:26
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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 *** Th0nt, 25 Jul 2021 at 18:57
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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: RTX 3000 series and FAH 3t3P, 11 Apr 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 ** kiggi, 18 Jun 2021
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    3. OcUK Reviews

      Reviews of the latest performance hardware.
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      Latest: MSI MAG X570 Tomahawk Review ket, 21 Jul 2021 at 22:33
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  11. Archives

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