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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: ** NEW PRODUCTS ARRIVED AT OcUK!! ** Pentland, 12 Jun 2021 at 23:09
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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: Blinking Front IO light BigStevieTT, 12 Jun 2021 at 23:31
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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: Is this even possible? BUDFORCE, 12 Jun 2021 at 23:07
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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: Gaming pc (future proof) gpu in hand Plec, 12 Jun 2021 at 21:02
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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: Couple of pics before it gets torn down :( RipGroove, 12 Jun 2021 at 23:22
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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: RYZEN 5000 SERIES NOW ONLINE - 5950X, 5900X, 5800X & 5600X COMING NOV 5TH AT 5PM **NO COMPETITORS** DanzP, 12 Jun 2021 at 23:04
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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: Should I bother overclocking my GTX 970 newbieclocker, 12 Jun 2021 at 20:22
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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: do you regret going back to air cooled gpu? D1craig, 12 Jun 2021 at 23:17
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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: New Motherboard Tetras, 12 Jun 2021 at 22:23
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    9. Memory

      Memory compatibility and performance discussion. Check out the OcUK Memory Range.
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      Latest: TEAM GROUP EDITION 16GB (2X8GB) DDR4 PC4-28800C16 3600MHZ DUAL CHANNEL KIT xtremedetailz, 12 Jun 2021 at 23:30
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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: Hardest cards to get a hold of Purgatory, 12 Jun 2021 at 23:36
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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? Kautya, 12 Jun 2021 at 23:34
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    12. Monitors

      LCD monitor discussion. Check out the OcUK Monitor Range.
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      Latest: ** NEW SAMSUNG ODYSSEY G7/G9 MONITORS 27-49" AVAILABLE TO PRE-ORDER ** LaRocK, 12 Jun 2021 at 23:19
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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: what is the equivalent to modmic Harry Newson, 12 Jun 2021 at 22:54
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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: Office Chair vs. Gaming Chair DanzP, 12 Jun 2021 at 22:54
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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: Switching NVME drives, any difference in real world speed? ED209, 12 Jun 2021 at 22:19
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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 Troezar, 9 Jun 2021 at 14:52
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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 headphones do you own thread - i own dt150's :) Guest2, 12 Jun 2021 at 21:28
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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: Running network cable round house bremen1874, 12 Jun 2021 at 23:33
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    19. Case Central

      Cases and modding questions and answers. Check out the OcUK Case Range.
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      Latest: Case that will fit - Artic Liquid Freezer 280mm, gtx 3090 Nirurin, 12 Jun 2021 at 22:40
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    20. Power Supplies

      Dedicated area for discussion of power supplies and related hardware.
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      Latest: 3080 and old CoolerMaster 850W mickyflinn, 12 Jun 2021 at 21:55
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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: Anyone used an Intel NUC 11? Emlyn_Dewar, 12 Jun 2021 at 03:41
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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: Lenovo Legion 5 Pro Simmz, 12 Jun 2021 at 19:55
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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: Plex Server advice Waqar, 12 Jun 2021 at 13:30
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    24. Printers

      Discussion about printers, from inkjets to lasers and everything inbetween.
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      Latest: Toner for OKI Laser Printer deuse, 3 Jun 2021
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    25. 3D Printing

      Discussion for all of your 3D printing needs.
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      Latest: Random 3D printing chatter neolojik, 12 Jun 2021 at 22:24
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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: Apple Watch and Apple Music Zeebedy, 12 Jun 2021 at 21:03
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    2. Apple Software

      Talk about Apple macOS, iOS and other Mac specific software.
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      Latest: Is this normal? (macOS Big Sur update) Throrik, 12 Jun 2021 at 23:06
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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: Pc not booting up all of a sudden DaBird, 12 Jun 2021 at 23:29
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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 Avathar77, 11 Jun 2021 at 23:09
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    3. HTML, Graphics & Programming

      Discuss the creation of web pages, graphics, scripting or programming.
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      Latest: Looking for advise from Java experts newbieclocker, 12 Jun 2021 at 21:48
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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: I'm looking for quality bluetooth earbuds for FLAC files at Gym. simc1978, 12 Jun 2021 at 22:43
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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 flaca, 12 Jun 2021 at 17:57
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  7. Games

    1. PC Games

      Talk about PC games.
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      Latest: Mass Effect Legendary edition (Remastered 1,2 & 3) Unseul, 12 Jun 2021 at 23:38
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    2. Tabletop Games, Wargaming and Scale Modelling.

      All things miniature in here.
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      Latest: Tabletop Warhammer? Dis86, 12 Jun 2021 at 23:26
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    3. Console Games & Hardware

      All matters relating to consoles and their games.
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      Latest: *PS5 OWNERS Thread - Using/Playing/Issues Discussion* DanzP, 12 Jun 2021 at 23:34
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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 newbieclocker, 12 Jun 2021 at 15:51
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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: The Legend of Beavis - Featuring Beavis as Link! AdyG, 12 Jun 2021 at 22:04
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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: idiot neighbours. BigStevieTT, 12 Jun 2021 at 23:33
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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: New Member question newbieclocker, 12 Jun 2021 at 22:21
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    3. Speaker's Corner

      Intelligent debate of newsworthy issues.
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      Latest: The Derek Chauvin murder trial thread Colonel_Klinck, 12 Jun 2021 at 22:12
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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: Custom YBR125 not starting BUDFORCE, 12 Jun 2021 at 23:15
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    5. Home and Garden

      All DIY, landscaping, home improvement and related subjects
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      Latest: ***The Pond Discussion Thread**** zuludawn, 12 Jun 2021 at 23:31
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    6. La Cuisine

      The place to talk about good food, cooking and wine.
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      Latest: Im on day 5 of my nutrition shake diet firstborn, 12 Jun 2021 at 21:31
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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: *** The Official Boxing Thread ***Do Not Discuss Illegal Streams BaZ87, 12 Jun 2021 at 23:38
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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: Clarkson's Farm Dup, 12 Jun 2021 at 23:29
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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: Google Pixel 6 simc1978, 12 Jun 2021 at 21:25
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    10. Testing

      Test your new signature or posting options here.
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      Latest: test AdyG, 12 Jun 2021 at 22:26
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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: A coin for medium term hold Th0nt, 12 Jun 2021 at 22:47
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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 ** Datalives, 18 Mar 2021
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    3. OcUK Reviews

      Reviews of the latest performance hardware.
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      Latest: MSI X470 Gaming Pro Carbon Review ket, 11 Jun 2021 at 19:50
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  11. Archives

    1. Archive Forums

      Forum archives are stored in here.
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      Latest: This Instant And Moment - 2020! LuckyBenski, 4 Jan 2021
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