Overclockers UK, founded in 1999, is one of the leading online retailers of PCs and components, famous for a wide range of computer hardware, and gaming systems. The team that works behind the scenes are all PC enthusiasts, gamers or just big tech nerds all with differing opinions, insights, knowledge, stories and advice. On this podcast we’re going to share all this with you to entertain, involve and engage with our wonderful community.
Game of the Year, Cursed Patents, Crazy Collectors Editions
Jacob and Briony explore voting for Game of the Year, disruptive gaming patents, and the value of collector's editions in this interview.
8 Aug 2026TRANSCRIPT
Eight GPUs. One Server. Zero Compromise | 8PACK Special Podcast with Nexalus
Overclocker Ian '8PACK' Parry and Nexalus explore their partnership, AI's impact, and the critical role of advanced cooling in achieving zero compromise performance.
15 Jul 2026TRANSCRIPT
WTH is Happening?! GTA 6🔥Stop Killing Games🔥Physical Media 🔥Project Helix | OCUK Podcast Episode 17
Gareth and Briony explore the gaming industry's seismic shifts, from digital ownership concerns to GTA 6's impact, offering insights into the future of game access.
16 Jun 2026TRANSCRIPT
Computex Special | Best New Tech & PC Hardware Discussed | OCUK Podcast 16
Chelsea and Briony explore the most exciting new tech and PC hardware from Computex 2026, revealing innovative designs and cutting-edge display technology.
24 Apr 2026TRANSCRIPT
From Backstage to Broadcast with Veracity | OCUK Podcast Episode 15
Esports presenter Veracity shares her journey from gamer to broadcast star and discusses her new Overclockers UK PC in this interview.
2 Apr 2026TRANSCRIPT
PC vs Console, DLSS 5, Steam Machine | OCUK Podcast Episode 14
Learn more about the latest tech and gaming news including the upcoming Microsoft Project Helix, a console using the latest AMD hardware that will also play your PC games. The all new Steam Machine, a compact PC that will bring your games into your living room. Nvidia's new DLSS 5 technology, is it worth it for the realistic graphics it provides? And more in the latest episode of the Overclockers UK podcast with Briony and Jacob.
Briony and Chelsea explore cursed tech news, including GPU delays, Ubisoft's future, Discord's data collection, and a customs official's love for Clair Obscur.
20 Jan 2026TRANSCRIPT
PC Gamers is there anything to look forward to in 2026? | OCUK Podcast Episode 12
Briony and Nemo explore upcoming PC gaming technology in 2026, covering processors, monitors, graphics, AI companions, Lego, PC cases, and concept ideas.
11 Dec 2025TRANSCRIPT
Inside the UKs Biggest LAN Event | A Deep Dive with Its Creator | OCUK Podcast Episode 10
Jon Winkle discusses founding EPIC.LAN as a hobby that evolved into a major gaming and esports technical support agency, leveraging marketing expertise to create engaging events in this interview.
27 Nov 2025TRANSCRIPT
Partnerships, Sponsorships & Building a Brand in Esports | C:\OCUK\Podcast\Episode 9
Jacob and Pete discuss the Overclockers and Endpoint partnership, brand building, and the importance of sponsorships in UK esports, offering insights into modern esports organizations in this interview episode.
14 Nov 2025TRANSCRIPT
From Personal Trainer to PC Overclocking Legend | OCUK Podcast Episode 8
Ian “8PACK” Parry recounts his transition from personal trainer to designing high-end servers, discussing his role at Overclockers UK and the future of his brand in this interview.
Briony and Chelsea recount horrifying tech support stories from Overclockers UK, react to cursed PC builds, and share their favorite spooky games in this episode.
29 Aug 2025TRANSCRIPT
Annabelle & Harrison Davis on Gaming, Acting & Hoovers?! | C:\OCUK\Podcast\Episode 6
Annabelle Davis and Harrison Davis discuss their passions for gaming and acting, sharing behind-the-scenes insights in this interview with the podcast host.
Briony and Gareth explore the Stop Killing Games petition, Battlefield 6's sales targets, and the enduring appeal of physical game collecting in this interview.
12 Aug 2025TRANSCRIPT
New PC Hardware Announced, RX 9060 XT & 1080p, Dirty PCs | C:\OCUK\Podcast\Episode 4
Briony and Chelsea share their Computex insights, debate new PC hardware like the RX 9060 XT and 1080p gaming, and examine a notoriously dirty PC build in this interview.
6 Jun 2025TRANSCRIPT
Witcher 4, $500 microtransactions, When to Upgrade Your PC - C:\OCUK\Podcast\Episode 3
Briony and Jacob explore the future of gaming with Witcher 4's Unreal Engine 5 tech demo, debate the value of expensive in-game cosmetics, and consider the best time to upgrade a PC.
11 Apr 2025TRANSCRIPT
Switch 2, Controversial PC Cooling, Big Esports Sale - C:\OCUK\Podcast\Episode 2
We're launching the podcast with two episodes! Briony and Jacob discuss, debate, and talk about handheld gaming, PC hardware and Esports in episode 2 of the OCUK podcast.
🎮The Nintendo Switch 2 just got announced, the specifications are impressive! How does it compare to existing gaming handhelds and which do we prefer. https://store.nintendo.co.uk/en/nintendo-switch-2 (https://store.nintendo.co.uk/en/nintendo-switch-2)
❄️Noctua posted a new document detailing different fan layouts. Is this the best way to cool your PC? Or are aesthetics more important than good cooling performance... https://www.reddit.com/r/LinusTechTips/comments/1jjd1m3/what_do_we_think_about_this/ (https://www.reddit.com/r/LinusTechTips/comments/1jjd1m3/what_do_we_think_about_this/)
🖱️📰A Huge UK esports news site has been sold! Jacob has some great insights on the current state of the UK esports scene. https://esports-news.co.uk/2025/04/02/esports-news-uk-site-sale-dom-sacco-2/ (https://esports-news.co.uk/2025/04/02/esports-news-uk-site-sale-dom-sacco-2/)
About the C:\OCUK\Podcast:
First founded in 1999 Overclockers UK is a leading online retailer of PC systems and components based in Stoke-On-Trent. The team that works behind the scenes are all PC enthusiasts, gamers or just big tech nerds all with differing opinions, insights, knowledge, stories and advice. We’re going to share all this with you to entertain, involve and engage with our wonderful community. Reach out, leave us a comment, and let us know what you want to hear!
11 Apr 2025TRANSCRIPT
60 FPS Not Enough, Inzoi Too Demanding, AI in Games - C:\OCUK\Podcast\Episode 1
Briony and Chelsea discuss, have fun, and talk about gaming, PC hardware and AI in episode 1 of the OCUK podcast. 🦖The latest ARK Aquatica trailer, is shockingly filled with AI! Is AI in games acceptable, is there a right way to use AI in games. / ark_dlc_trailer_slammed_for_being_made_ent... (https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbnl3azdiVzJDVVNrNGNhbmptVTZwdHVxZVQ3d3xBQ3Jtc0tuUWp4cjJjVzdCUDdkNFZrNmtxRHAwdG5YejIyaU90UlZqVklrQ2dxQWF5QmhSWjczVE1MVWpBT0FjaUJJNnlVRWNGRzNpWTd3Yzk3eVRXal9ZTlJDSlJJSjJHQmtuaUUwZ0pOLTRvNE16OHE1N1daYw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.reddit.com%2Fr%2FGames%2Fcomments%2F1jf0g20%2Fark_dlc_trailer_slammed_for_being_made_entirely%2F&v=igktIfXkB1E)🐈
🙋♀️Inzoi just got even more demanding hardware requirements! This exciting new life sim is so hard to run they might have put gamers off for good. INZOI is VERY Demanding! Learn the Ha... (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5MPc6yguQYM)
🖥️Is 60FPS still acceptable in 2025? There's gamers that think 60FPS is too low and are chasing bigger numbers for super smooth gameplay. / man_am_i_getting_old_or_is_60fps_still_per... (https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbngzSTIzT0pKdl9rZi1RRVBTdnBTU3NfeWJzZ3xBQ3Jtc0ttRkNpZXhET0drUUFEWGpQbjBSRTFCel9qT1NQd3kxTERvanUzR3VpRHpjcDk2QTU1VmhDZmR0UkJrcmdZUkJfRFRqZWpMeUhmV1oxLXZzeTk4WDQ0YV9NQk9yaVVvcDNsenBsVmszMHFfR0ZPa092NA&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.reddit.com%2Fr%2Fpcmasterrace%2Fcomments%2F1jly3n9%2Fman_am_i_getting_old_or_is_60fps_still_perfectly%2F&v=igktIfXkB1E)
About the C:\OCUK\Podcast:
We’re hoping to reach out to our existing audience and beyond with this new format so if you’ve never heard of Overclockers UK we are one of the leading online retailers of PCs and components, famous for a wide range of computer hardware, and gaming systems. The team that works behind the scenes are all PC enthusiasts, gamers or just big tech nerds all with differing opinions, insights, knowledge, stories and advice. We’re going to share all this with you to entertain, involve and engage with our wonderful community. Reach out, leave us a comment, and let me know what you want to hear!
Timestamps 👉
00:00 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=igktIfXkB1E) - Ark AI Fail & AI in Games
07:40 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=igktIfXkB1E&t=460s) - Inzoi is Too Demanding?!
15:33 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=igktIfXkB1E&t=933s) - 60 FPS Not Enough In 2025
11 Apr 2025TRANSCRIPT
Introducing C:\OCUK\Podcast\Episode 0
Welcome to our new series!
First founded in 1999 Overclockers UK is a leading online retailer of PC systems and components based in Stoke-On-Trent. Overclockers UK has become famous throughout the enthusiast community for selling a wide range of high-performance computer components, hardware, and gaming systems.
The team that works behind the scenes at Overclockers UK are all PC enthusiasts, gamers or just big tech nerds all with differing opinions, insights, knowledge, stories and advice. On this podcast we’re going to share all this with you to entertain, involve and engage with our wonderful community.
We want to discuss, have fun, and talk about the stuff that we (and you) care about. You’ll meet more of our lovely team and there will be a bunch of different topics, from what it's like behind the scenes here at Overclockers, to the latest hardware releases, esports news, and our favourite games. Reach out, leave us a comment, and let me know what you want to hear!
First Two Episodes Available Now!
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Game of the Year, Cursed Patents, Crazy Collectors Editions
Published 8 Oct 2026 · Transcript excerpt
[…] It works like a contactless terminal. Essentially, the pattern is called the video game controller driven information transfer. It was actually filed in March of last year and it's only just been published this month. And the basic idea is very simple. The controller is just going to read information from a nearby device and then pass that to you. the console and so if there's like a pop-up ad in a game that's like buy this skin then you could immediately tap your credit card or in most places people will be using their phone and you can then immediately have that skin and you don't it kind of removes you having to get up off the sofa go and find your card go and find your payment details and And it doesn't give you a chance to change your mind and think like, oh, actually, maybe I don't want to spend 20 pounds on the skin today. […]
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