The company’s new high-tech warehouse facilitates fast turnaround times and higher quality control for their prebuilt PCs & high-end custom setups Updated: Sep 13, 2024 3:03 pm WePC is reader-supported. When you buy through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Prices subject to change. Learn more Table of Contents Table of Contents SPONSORED PIECE Overclockers UK are one of the biggest names in prebuilt gaming PCs in the country, and since moving to a new ‘106,000 sq. ft office, tech lab, warehouse, and distribution complex’ in 2023 their operation has scaled up a notch. Pop by yourself and have a look if you’re in the area! The company offers many different PC brands to cover a variety of needs, including the fully configurable OcUK Gaming and OcUK Tech Labs ranges, the Refract line which scales up from budget to high-end, the premium Infin8 watercooled range, and the monstrous 8Pack line of PCs created by the legendary master builder himself. For productivity users the company produces the RENDA range that caters to animators, video/audio editors, and other content creators. The Techforge brand also produces beautiful lightboxes and personisable chair designs to enhance your PC space. Besides their wide range of offerings, one of the best things about the brand is their commitment to quality control, plus the repair and upgrade services they provide within the 3 year warranty. Keep reading for all the details! image source: OcUK R&D, PC design, and the build process In their tech lab, OcUK rigorously test and benchmark the latest components out there to find their optimal settings, cooling and compatibility with other components. This data is then used to design the optimal setup for each build (budget allowing of course). When it comes to parts of the build like cases, waterblocks, and light boxes the Overclockers UK build team typically modify existing products to make them look or perform better, though where this isn’t possible they will design and build their own products. Most commonly, they will completely re-design and reconstruct PC cases around the base framing, such as with the 8Pack Domin8 which is based on a Corsair case. image source: OcUK The construction area of the complex is divided into different sections with teams dedicated to air cooled rigs, liquid cooled AIO builds, custom watercooled builds, and an overclocking bench. Each has the room needed to build to an optimal standard and a wealth of parts to choose from. In particular there’s extra space dedicated to 8Pack, Infin8, and other overclocked systems so they can be fully customised, built, overclocked and optimised. There’s also an express lane dedicated to the more standardised pre-built systems so they’re always in stock and are able to ship the next day. Who is 8Pack? image source: OcUK The 8Pack line is named after one of the world’s most famous PC overclockers, a man who has literally won awards and holds multiple world records for overclocking: Ian Parry aka 8Pack. This gentleman forms part of the Overclockers UK research and development team, and is chiefly responsible for both the Infin8 range that the company produces, as well as the eponymous 8Pack range. Chances are there’s not many of you reading this that will be able to afford any of the showpiece PCs from the 8Pack roster, but for those with the serious amount of cash required you will be taking home one of the most powerful, beautifully designed gaming rigs on Earth. Techforge & Personalise Your Play image source: OcUK As mentioned, Techforge is another brand owned by OcUK that allows you to further customize your PC setup with their Lightboxes, which you can install inside your PC to make it a full-blown RGB lightshow, or to add personalised artwork to the back of your Noblechair or PC case. These custom designs are perfect for gamers, creators, and can even cater to businesses and their needs (call 01782 444447 to reach the B2B team for more information on this and other services). You can take a closer look at the Lightboxes and how easy they are to set up in the video below. Testing & Quality Control Before being sent out the door, all OcUK systems are tested for at least 8 hours to determine both thermals and performance under load in various scenarios. All components are electronically checked and verified to ensure they are to spec and performing as expected. Finally, every PC is loaded with the latest updates, drivers and BIOS optimisations. Once these tests are passed, the PCs are handed to quality control who ensure all systems are cleaned, prepared for shipment. Every system is then packed with a welcome pack containing all the relevant accessories, cables, the setup guide, and the warranty information. image source: OcUK Warranty & Upgrade Services So confident are OcUK in the standard of their builds that every system they make ships with a complete 3 year warranty, which covers all parts and associated labour, including fault-finding and replacement of faulty components. There are no tiers of service with this warranty that require you to spend more: everyone gets the same treatment and there are no hidden costs. Initially, the team will attempt to resolve all issues remotely, so hopefully you don’t have to worry about posting your machine or bringing it into the warehouse yourself. If it does come to this though, the turnaround time will be as quick as is possible to minimise your downtime. If there are no issues with your rig and you just want an upgrade, then you’re able to access a free upgrade service for any air-cooled prebuilt PCs as long as the new components are purchased from Overclockers UK. This offer does not include more complex custom or watercooled builds like the Infin8 and 8Pack systems, but you can still send these in for upgrading for a reasonable fee. image source: OcUK Grab yours now! OcUK is undoubtedly a leading brand when it comes to prebuilt PC builds, covering a variety of budgets and use cases. There are frequently offers available on their range of PC systems on the Overclockers UK website, and we heartily recommend you check them out regularly to see what’s right for you.
