** OcUK TECH LABS - CUSTOM HARDWARE MADE EASY **

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For years, OcUK has evolved on our reputation of providing cutting edge performance hardware to enthusiasts.
Specialist areas of computing have always been reserved for the enthusiast. Time and research is always the key factor to a successful PC Mod, but we understand that not everybody has hours to research which watercooling fittings they need or which soundproofing kit they should get for their system.

This is where OcUK Tech Labs come in.

OcUK Tech Labs is a branch of the OcUK Technical workshop where hardware is developed and improved. We strive for perfection so that you don’t have to. From cutting edge watercooled graphics cards to silenced cases, we offer it all.

Our Technical team have years of experience handling ultra high end computer hardware, they are the best of the best. We have selected our most experienced and capable staff members to create these products to ensure that each Tech Labs product is built to the most exacting standards.

We have carried out custom work for years at OcUK, our heavily publicised build logs, projects and overclocking reports give our customers an insight into what happens when you push hardware to its limits, or just strive to make the most incredible computer systems on the planet. The reception we get from customers and our forum members was the deciding factor in the founding of OcUK Tech Labs.

The Tech Labs range will be a constantly updating range where we aim to offer individual, custom modding services to the end user without this work costing the earth.

What we will be offering:

• Watercooled graphics cards
• Soundproofed cases
• Customised cases featuring lighting and fan modifications
• Watercooling kits
• Watercooled cases
• Watercooled motherboards

This range is set to grow over time to include a much wider variety of hardware.

That’s not all, we plan on bringing more value to each OcUK Tech labs products by adding guides and instructions to the more complicated products. Now, any computer enthusiast can have a totally silent custom watercooled system and be safe in knowledge that a professional has taken care of the difficult parts for them.

Easy, Affordable performance is now a reality.

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OcUK Tech Lab - Antec 1200 Gaming Case (Red LED Fans) @ £184.99 inc VAT

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The return of a true classic, the OcUK Ice Box range of modified Antec Twelve Ultimate Gaming Cases offer superior cooling and noise performance.

The classic Antec Twelve chassis as standard offers industry leading cooling performance. Able to cool any hardware to previously unheard of temperatures with the standard fans, only OcUK could be mad enough to improve on this!

Combining the excellent Xigmatek 120mm Crystal LED Fans which move a massive 68.33CFM each at a whisper quiet 20dB, with the Antec Nine Hundred Two chassis takes the cooling performance to a whole new level. Be prepared to stun your friends with the stunning light show that the LEDs on the fans produce. Deep and vibrant colours make the case light up and a true sight to behold.

The fans are pre-installed by our expert system technicians and pre-tested for acoustic and cooling performance before shipping to ensure the highest levels of build quality possible.

Antec 1200 Gaming Case:
- Five performance Xigmatek 120mm Crystal Red LED Fan 120mm fans
- 13 drive bays
- External 3 x 5.25"; Internal 9 x 3.5" for HDD, or
- External 6 x 5.25"; Internal 6 x 3.5" for HDD, or
- External 9 x 5.25"; Internal 3 x 3.5" for HDD or
- External 12 x 5.25 for HDD
- Internal 1 x bottom-mounted 2.5" SSD drive
- 200 mm Radiator mount
- Built-in washable air filters
- Perforated front bezel for enhanced air intake
- 7 expansion slots to support multiple graphics cards, including NVIDIA 3-way SLI®
- Maximum video card size: 17.5" / 444 mm (Note: some video cards may require removal of the adjacent hard drive cage)
- Front mounted I/O ports
- 2 x USB 2.0
- 1 x USB 3.0
- Audio In and Out (AC'97 and HDA compatible)

Xigmatek 120mm Cooling Fans:
- Frame dimension 120 x 120 x 25mm
- Fan speed 1500 RPM
- Fan airflow 68.33 CFM
- Connector 3-pin
- Voltage rating 12V
- Noise level 20dB(A)

Note - All of our Ice Box cases are built and installed on demand, during busy periods this may cause a delay of 24 hours in despatching your order. Each Ice Box system has its case cooling hand modified by our expert technicians for cooling and acoustic performance.

Only £184.99 inc VAT.

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OcUK Tech Lab Silent PC Case - Corsair Carbide 500R - White @ £124.99 inc VAT

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At OcUK we strive for the perfect computer.

The main issues with high end computers, both overclocked and none-overclocked are heat and noise. Noise can ruin any gaming session but the search for silence often leads to higher temperatures. The OcUK Tech Lab range of silent cases are assembled by expert technicians and pre-installed with state of the art, music industry grade noise dampening. Each case in the range is specially chosen for cooling performance and style. Whatever your tastes; brushed aluminium monoliths or rugged gamer cases, our range will offer something for everyone.
You really can have the best of both worlds, exceptional cooling performance and whisper quiet noise output are now a very real option.

Want even more outrageous cooling flexibility? Step up to the 500R. It adds a 200mm fan mounted on the side panel’s mesh screen for extra GPU cooling, a multi-channel fan controller, and removable and relocateable hard drive cages. The ability to move and remove hard drive cages not only improves airflow — it also allows you to install graphics cards of up to 452mm in length.<br>
Support for USB 3.0 and 2.5” SSDs is built-in. Two USB 3.0 connectors are provided on the front panel and connect directly to motherboards with compatible USB 3.0 headers. Integrated SSD support lets you install 2.5” solid-state drives in any of the hard drive bays, without having to deal with adapters.
The beauty on the inside goes beyond the black-painted interior. Corsair’s innovative cable management system provides a straightforward way to route cables behind the motherboard, not across it where it can interfere with airflow and give your system a cluttered look. And since looks are an important part of any build, you’ll appreciate the ability to turn the front panel fan white LEDs on or off with the push of a button.

With no less than 9 Foam mats, with a finely punched imitation leather covering to ooze quality, will be pre-installed to ensure you're computing with no annoying buzzing or whirling.
- Side panel with mesh fan mount locations
- Dimensions: 20.5” x 8.1” x 20”
- Four 5.25” drive bays
- Six 3.5” hard drive bays with 2.5” compatibility
- Eight expansion slots
- Supports most 240mm dual radiators (15mm spacing)
- Six 120mm/140mm fan mounts
- Four 120mm fan mounts
- Front I/O Ports: 2 x USB3.0, 1 x FireWire, 2 x Audio
- Two-year warranty

Only £124.99 inc VAT.

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OcUK Tech Lab H2O GeForce GTX 580 3072MB GDDR5 [EVGA 3GB Edition] @ £579.98 inc VAT

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The OcUK Extreme H2O GeForce GTX 580 3GB combines the fastest single GPU card on the planet with the most effective cooling solution. With features such as cinematic DirectX 11 graphics, CUDA and Nvidia PhysX technologies.You can expand your visual real estate across three HD displays in jawdropping stereoscopic 3D and experience immense framerates with blistering graphics.

Featuring the Excellent EVGA GeForce GTX 580 3GB graphics card, the OcUK Extreme H2O GTX 580 allows for incredible overclocking potential over an already outstanding pre-overclocked graphics card.

This graphics card has been updated to include the incredible EK FC580 GTX+ Full Cover Waterblock. This block features a new revised design that optimises thermal performance.

All of this cooling power would be wasted without the addition of the worlds leading cooling paste, a retail tube of Arctic Cooling MX-4 Thermal Compound (4g) is included with this package. The paste is applied to the GPU to maintain supreme performance with the GPU block.
The remainder of the paste will be sent with the card for future applications.

Features:-
- Core Clock: 772MHz (Fermi GF110)
- 64 TMUs (GTX 480 had 60 TMUs)
- Memory: 3072MB GDDR5
- Memory Clock: 4008MHz (Effective)
- Memory Interface: 384-Bit
- Processing Cores: 512
- Shader Clock: 1544MHz
- Bus Type: PCI-Express 2.0
- Display Connectors: 2x Dual-Link DVI-I & 1x Mini-HDMI 1.4a (Includes HDMI & VGA Adapters)
- SLI Ready (Upto 3-Way SLI Supported)
- HDCP Capable
- DirectX 11 Support
- OpenGL 4.0 Support
- PhysX Enabled
- CUDA Enabled
- 3D Vision Enabled
- NVIDIA Surround Enabled
- Lower power consumption compared to GTX 480, only 244 watts
- Warranty: 10 Years (Requires registration within 30 days with EVGA)

Only £579.98 inc VAT.

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OcUK Tech Lab - Asus Maximus IV Extreme-Z Intel Z68 Watercooled with EK Full Cover Waterblocks @ £409.98 inc VAT

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Assembled in house by Expert OcUK Technicians

The world's most capable Intel Z68 overclocking motherboard. The addition of the Ultra High end waterblock kit from the world renowned EK Waterblocks make this the ultimate motherboard choice.
Maximise your Overclocking potential and system lifespan with this custom cooling solution providing incredible running temperatures as well as mind-blowing aesthetics.

Every Watercooled motherboard sold by Overclockers UK is assembled by an Expert OcUK technician and tested for quality assurance before it ships to the customer.


The ultimate overclockers dream. The Asus Maximus IV Extreme features all the technological enhancements to climb to the top of the overclocking pile. Welcome to the republic of gamers.

This motherboard supports the latest Intel® Core™ i3/Core™ i5/Core™ i7 2nd generation processors in the LGA1155 package, with memory and PCI Express controllers integrated to support 2-channel (4 DIMM) DDR3 memory and 16 PCI Express 2.0 lanes. This provides great graphics performance. Intel® Core™ i3/Core™ i5/Core™ i7 2nd generation processors are among the most powerful and energy efficient CPUs in the world. The Intel® P67 Express is the latest single-chipset design to support new socket 1155 Intel® Core™ i3/Core™ i5/Core™ i7 2nd generation processors. It provides improved performance by utilizing serial point-to-point links, allowing increased bandwidth and stability. Additionally, the P67 provides 2 SATA 6Gb/s and 4 SATA 3Gb/s ports for faster data retrieval at double the bandwidth of current bus systems.

SLI or CrossFireX? Fret no longer because with the ROG Maximus IV Extreme, you´ll be able to run both multi-GPU setups. The board features SLI/CrossFireX on Demand technology, supporting SLI or CrossFireX configuration. Whichever path you take, you can be assured of jaw-dropping graphics at a level previously unseen. ROG CPU-Z is a customized ROG version authorized by CPUID. It has the same functionality and credibility as the original version, with a unique design. Use the whole new look of ROG CPU-Z to truly report your CPU related information and your uniqueness.

The LAN solution from Intel has been long known to have a better throughput, lower CPU utilization as well as better stability. With the dual Intel Gigabit LAN solutions onboard, the ultimate network experience can therefore be delivered to its users like never before.

Features

- Intel Z68 Chipset: Socket 1155 Support for K edition Unlocked CPUs
- SLI and Crossfire support
- SATA 6GB/s and USB 3.0
- E-ATX Form Factor
- 3 Year Warranty

Only £409.98 inc VAT.

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OcUK Tech Lab - V12 ULTIMATE Watercooled Case - Xigmatek Elysium **2011 Compatible** @ £440.30 inc VAT

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The Ultimate Watercooled Case has arrived. Achieving near silent operation and using only the finest watercooling components available, this case has everything that you require to build the ultimate system.

Assembled by Expert OcUK Technical Staff, the V12 range of Pre-Watercooled cases brings you exceptional performance paired with incredible value for money!

This special addition uses premium, uncompromised watercooling components to ensure Ultimate Performance.

The OcUK Watercooled Case range comes pre-assembled for your convenience. All of the difficulty of watercooling has been removed and allows you to enjoy the best performance without the hassle.

All of our pre-watercooled cases are built to order and ship pre filled ready for you to build your dream system.

The system is shipped with Clear Mayhems Ultra Pure Fluid. If you prefer us to use a coloured fluid or specialist liquid, you can choose from a wide range

All you need to do is build your PC and install the waterblock which is just as easy to do as mounting any CPU cooler.

All leak testing and filling is carried out by our technical staff which means that the watercooling system is ready to use by you when it arrives. All that is required is for you to plug the pump and fans into your power supply.

PLEASE CHOOSE THE CORRECT MOUNTING BRACKET FOR YOUR CPU

Component List:
1X Xigmatek Elysium Full Tower Windowed Case - Black
One of the most versatile Watercooling Cases on the market, with the design and reputation that few rivals can beat.

1X Hardware Labs Black ICE SR-1 360 Radiator
Ultra high air flow and innovative built in shroud design offers uncompromised performance that is second to none.

1X EK Supreme HF CPU Waterblock - Copper Plexi
The most popular waterblock on the planet, and for good reason. A mixture of market leading performance and superb build quality. It's called the 'Supreme' for a reason!

1X Alphacool Laing D5 Vario Pump 655
The Best watercooling pump on the market. Needs little introduction.

1X Alphacool HF D5 TOP - Black Acetal G1/4
The ultimate top for your pump offers even better performance as well as more mounting and connective possibilities

1X XSPC Single 5.25” Bay Reservoir
Single bay reservoir for installation into the 5.25" optical drive bay.

6X EK PSC Compression Fitting 7/16 [16/11mm] - G1/4 - Nickel
Trusted and reliable fittings. These fittings ensure a tight grip on your tubing for long lasting reliability.

1X Mayhems Ultra Pure H20 Watercooling Fluid
The purest water available - ensuring the best temperatures.

1X XSPC 7/16" ID [16/11mm] High Flex Hose - Clear
High quality watercooling tubing with a superb bend radius

3X Scythe Gentle Typhoon 120mm 1450 RPM - 3 Pin Fans
The most recognised performance fans for watercooling radiators.

Supported sockets:
- Intel Socket 775
- Intel Socket 771
- Intel 1366 Socket
- Intel 1156 Socket
- Intel 1155 Socket
- Intel 2011 Socket
- AMD Sockets: 939, 754, 940
- AMD Sockets: AM2, AM2+, AM3

***NOTE***
Our Custom Watercooling Kits and Cases are configured in house by our technicians. We endeavour to keep stock of all items at all times.
Should an item be in short supply or unavailable it will be exchanged for a suitable alternative.
Custom Units can take 24 to 48 hours if assembly of a component is required.

Whilst we endeavour to keep watercooling stock levels high for our watercooling systems, there may be some occasions where stock shortages mean that there will be a delay in complteing your order. If this is the case, then our sales team are able to suggest alternative components to allow your order to be completed.

Only £440.30 inc VAT.

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OcUK Tech Lab - D5 Vario Pump & Alphacool Clear HF D5 Top Value Combo @ £84.98 inc VAT

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Assembled in house by Expert OcUK Technicians

The D5 is the king of watercooling pumps. Used in the most extreme watercooling systems, its notoriety for reliability and performance is second to none. A single D5 can run entire loops with multiple blocks and restrictions with ease, ensuring your watercooling installation goes smoothly.

The specially selected Alphacool top improves the performance of the already impressive D5 pump further.
This aftermarket pump top improves performance by increasing the heas pressure created by the pump. This means strong consistant flow around your loop and no slow points or hot spots.
The Alphacool HF D5 Top also gives the user several configuration options by adding the ability to use standard sized watercooling fittings as well as controlling tubing layout.

Every OcUK D5 Vario & Alphacool HF D5 Top combo is assembled by an Expert OcUK technician and tested for quality assurance before it ships to the customer.

D5 Pump Specifications
In response to the overwhelming demand for a quieter MCP655, we are proud to introduce the new MCP655 pump, which features several key improvements: considerably reduced audible operating noise: the high pitch frequency of the MCP655 is now eliminated thanks to a new chipset controller, head and flow characteristics have slightly improved in the midrange,
a potentiometer allows you to adjust the pumps speed from 4800 rpm down to 1800 rpm. At 1800 rpm, the pump is virtually silent. This allows users to tune the pump performance/noise ratio to their particular preference.

- 50,000 hours MTBF (Mean Time Between Failure) equivalent to 5 years lifetime.
- Superior 12 Volts DC convenience: plugs into the computer power supply
- Superior real world performance versus any aquarium pump we have tested to this date.
- The high pressure capability of the MCP655 is particularly well adapted to high-flow systems using 1/2" ID tubing
- Pump speed can be adjusted to yield top performance or virtually silent operations
- Maximum discharge 317 GPH (1200 LPH)
- Compact design
- Quiet operations even at high speed thanks to new chipset controller
- ½" barb fittings
- No maintenance when used with de-mineralized water and additives


Alphacool HF D5 Top Specifications

As with the version of Laing DDC is this the pump easily modified and can be mounted by the supplied mounting screws in a drive bay. In addition, in this case only the normal 1 / 4 inch connections are needed, not as before 1 / 2 inch male thread which can be adaptation. Of course, the flow is not affected!

Technical specifications:
• Material: Plexi
• Color: Clear
• Connection thread size: 4x ¼”
• Dimensions mounted (L x W x H): 80 x 45 x 80mm
• 1x Alphacool HF D5 TOP - Black Acetal G1/4 - (VPP655/TPP644/MCP655)
• 2x Copper plated screw plugs
• Black mounting screws

Only £84.98 inc VAT.

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OcUK Tech Lab - V12 Watercooling Kit 360 **2011 Compatible** @ £266.98 inc VAT

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Until now, watercooling has been off-putting.
The costs involved and the myriad of choices available can be confusing to newcomers who crave the high performance, silence and gorgeous aesthetics that a watercooled system provides.
In the past, Watercooling Kits have nearly always had cheap, low quality parts in the box that are prone to failure or were generally low quality.

OcUK have stepped in and solved this problem. With each OcUK Kit you get everything you need to watercool your PC along with full installation instructions. this means you cant go wrong. You don't run the risk of ordering the wrong parts, and you are assured out of the box compatibility.
Pair this with the Ultra High End performance of EK products and you have the quick and easy solution you need to gain those extra MHz

Ideal for first time watercooling enthusiasts and seasoned veterans alike.

Component List:
1X XSPC EX360 120mm Radiator - Black
Offering superb performance, build quality and value the XSPC EX range of radiators are the obvious choice for high end watercooled systems.

1X 12V Alphacool Laing D5 Vario Pump 655
The best watercooling Pump on the planet. Accept no substitutes.

1X Alphacool HF D5 TOP - Black Acetal G1/4
A powerful aftermarket top to ensure maximum performance from your D5 Pump

1X EK Supreme HF CPU Waterblock - Copper Plexi
The most popular waterblock on the planet, and for good reason. A mixture of market leading performance and superb build quality. It's called the 'Supreme' for a reason!

1X XSPC Single Bay Reservoir - Multi Fascia
A high flow reservoir for your D5 providing an easy filling and draining point in your loop.

3X Scythe Gentle Typhoon 120mm 1450 RPM - 3 Pin Fans
The most recognised performance fans for watercooling radiators.

1X Mayhems Ultra Pure H20 Watercooling Fluid
The purest water available - ensuring the best temperatures.

2X XSPC 7/16" ID [16/11mm] Clear
High quality watercooling tubing with a superb bend radius

8X OcUK 1/2" Barbed Fitting G1/4 - FatBoy Style - Black Nickel Finish
Trusted and reliable fittings. These fittings ensure a tight grip on your tubing for long lasting reliability.

IMPORTANT:
Kit is easy to install, use and maintain (thorough installation manual is available on our forums).

This kit can also be upgraded with an additional VGA waterblock!
You will need to buy two additional fittings alongside your graphics card block.
Please ask our friendly sales team for VGA block advice.

Supported sockets:
- Intel Socket 775
- Intel Socket 771
- Intel 1366 Socket
- Intel 1156 Socket
- Intel 1155 Socket
- Intel 2011 Socket
- AMD Sockets: 939, 754, 940
- AMD Sockets: AM2, AM2+, AM3

***NOTE***
Our Custom Watercooling Kits and Cases are configured in house by our technicians. We endeavour to keep stock of all items at all times.
Should an item be in short supply or unavailable it will be exchanged for a suitable alternative.
Custom Units can take 24 to 48 hours if assembly of a component is required.

Whilst we endeavour to keep watercooling stock levels high for our watercooling systems, there may be some occasions where stock shortages mean that there will be a delay in completing your order. If this is the case, then our sales team are able to suggest alternative components to allow your order to be completed.

Only £266.98 inc VAT.

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OcUK Tech Lab - "Ultima Kraken" Intel Core i7 2700K 3.50GHz @ 4.80GHz DDR3 System @ £1,790.00 inc VAT

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The "Ultima Kraken" designed and engineered by the OcUK Tech Labs team from the ground up. Featuring an Intel Core i7 2700K 3.50GHz processor overclocked and guaranteed to a blistering 4.80GHz. With a full custom watercooling loop pre-installed the "Ultima Kraken" features quiet operation with ultra low temperatures allowing the processer to be overclocked to the highest standard. Harness the power of the GeForce GTX 580 3GB with glittering DX11 graphics.

Why Should You Buy This System?
- The 4.80GHz overclock ensures lightning fast processing speeds
- Custom Watercooling for ultimate performance
- Featuring DX11 cinematic graphics
- 8 Hours stressed tested and quality controlled
- Precision built and cabled by Overclockers UK expert technicians

System Specification
- Case: Cooler Master HAF X Gaming Case
- Power Supply: OCZ ZS 850W PSU
- CPU: Intel Core i7 2700K 3.50GHz @ 4.80GHz
- Motherboard: Intel Z68 Chipset (Socket 1155) DDR3 Motherboard
- RAM: 8GB DDR3 1600MHz Dual Channel Kit
- Hard Drive: 1TB HDD
- Graphics Card: Watercooled Nvidia GeForce GTX 580 3072MB GDDR5
- Sound: 7.1 Channel Sound (On-Board)
- Optical Drive: LG DVD+/-RW SATA Drive

Watercooling Specification
- Radiator: XSPC EX360 Radiator
- Pump: Alpahcool Laing D5 Vario w/Alphacool HF D5 Top - Clear Plexi
- Reservoir: XSPC 5.25" Single Bay Reservoir - Multi Fascia
- CPU Block: EK Supreme HF - Nickel Plexi
- GPU Block: EK FC580GTX+ Full Cover Block - Nickel Plexi
- Fittings: x10 OcUK Fatboy 7/16" Barbs - Nickel
- Tubing: x2 Masterkleer Tubing - 1m (Total 3 metres)
- Fans: Scythe Gentle Typhoon 1850rpm 120mm Fan

Service Package
- Full 12 Month collect and return warranty
- Each specification is assembled from handpicked components for compatibility and stability
- Telephone, web note and forum technical support

Is this System for You?
The "Ultima Kraken" provides ultimate performance, cooling and stylish looks in one awesome package. If you like to game with more power, the "Ultima Kraken" is for you.

Note - If you would like to make a small change to the specification call our sales team on 0871 200 5052 and they will be happy to help.

*Please allow between 24 and 48 hours for your system to be built and configured. This may take longer during busier periods.

Only £1,790.00 inc VAT.

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Tech Labs is very much a work in progress
we are constantly updating this range to make it cutting edge.

pictures of all items will be made available eventually :)
 
About time too! I was wondering when you'd be getting around to this.

I'm sure it will just grow and grow.

the range is set to expand over time. the custom graphics cards will be the main focal point as we will look to have a complete range when the next gen of cards come out.

all cards will be chosen for their warranty and OC capability. this way we ensure that the customer gets the best of everything.

We are currently in talks with MSI about reference design cards and warranty terms. all very exciting stuff :)

well done oc now you are really getting into some good proper pc stuff

thanks for the positive comments,
 
Interesting idea. Some of them seemed a bit hyped up. You replaced the fans of the antec 1200, is that all? I'd like to think that anyone building a pc could do this them selves to be honest.


I do see your point. think of it from this viewpoint though, changing brake discs on a car is easy to me as I have experience doing it. but 50% of people or more would struggle with such a task.

its all relative and the demand for the cases with different fans has increased. the product suggestion forum shows that the demand for this service has increased.

we will also be looking into providing cases with silent fans such as the Gelid Silent 12 which really make a big difference.
 
the cases we have on tech labs would be the latest versions unless stated otherwise.

if you need spares for your case, then i would assume contacting the manufacturer would be the best place to start as we don't carry spare parts sadly
 
I've always thought of but been too scared to do so having OcUK do it for me would be good :cool:.

watercooling is nothing to be scared of, the recent boom we have seen in watercooling popularity has indicated that more and more enthusiasts are focussing on the aesthetics and acoustic performance of their systems. Rightly so, as a quiet PC that performs exceptionally well is surely the holy grail for all computing enthusiasts :p

Cases with fans pre wired to a fan controller might be a good idea aswell?

possibly. customising things too much however will put people off. we want a tech labs product to be a focal point of a customers system not the entire system itself. [unless they want to buy a XXX system :D]

If you're starting to do silent PCs etc, does that mean you'll start getting in things like PSUs from brands which focus on this, such as Nexus?

possibly, the popularity of our silent range is increasing all the time and as mentioned in the OP, additions to the range will be happening in time :)
 
I'd say that with chips getting cooler and money getting harder to find that watercooling would most certainly have taken a nose dive in sales to be honest. Years back with my q6600 I almost considered it but now I have a 2005k and it just simply doesn't need it. The 480 sli on the other hand... haha

without a doubt, I agree that whilst not every user has the requirement for a full on watercooling loop, the heat output of modern GPUs and the noise that some of them make mean that watercooling is still very much required for the high end market.

everyone knows that if you are doing a gpu loop then you may as well put the cpu in the loop too.

sales figures don't lie though, and watercooling is looking stronger than ever :)

Slick interview, do you know if that article will make it into the January mag?
not sure, I think it may be online only.

Just a thought for example on watercooled maybe putting a wee rating or guide/table up to help decide amongst those cases how they compare.
I have thought about doing this recently. I will certainly look into it as it will give a clearer indication of what each case is capable of.

thanks for pointing out the error on the site, I will get that changed now.

I've had some 100% honest advice on the customer service pre-sales forum from RJkoneil and 5UB regarding a custom loop setup and they've even sourced parts which they don't actually sell in the store at the same time.

Really puts my mind at ease knowing that I can order something in an area of computing I'm not too familiar with, watercooling in this case, yet still get something I can look back on and think "yeah I'm glad I got x over x!" due to the advice given.

Compare this to the system employed by one of the major competitors to OcUK, which still hasn't bothered answering a webmail I sent them. Even though OcUK is a large company, its still nice having that personal level of service, likened to when you go car shopping in a good dealers showroom and they take the time to tell you everything you need to know and more.

Good stuff :)

Thanks for your feedback James
Custom loops are a speciality of ours, 5UB always alerts me to custom loop requests and it is nice to spec up a custom system for a customer. Just how you have seen the attention to detail with your own system, we understand that around 80% of people ordering a watercooling system for their computer is going to want a specialised system bespoke for their needs.

we have excellent relationships with our suppliers which means that we can have rare and specialist items ordered at a moments notice to complete an order.

With watercooling, people don't want compromise and I always find that people tell me that they would prefer to wait for parts to be special ordered from the manufacturers.

Looking forward to seeing your system completed James :)
 
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