OCUK’s new Spectra series – comprising six pre-built systems fitting into distinct performance bands – is intended to take the guesswork out of buying a new PC.
OCUK’s new Spectra series – comprising six pre-built systems fitting into distinct performance bands – is intended to take the guesswork out of buying a new PC.
Systems integrator Overclockers UK have a long history of offering a huge selection of configurable systems from modest up to titanic performance potential, and as such have catered to hobbyists and enthusiasts of any budget. That being said, a configurable system is often a daunting prospect resulting in plenty of decision paralysis, particularly for the uninitiated. To cater to this caucus of customers they’ve launched the Spectra range – pre-built systems with fixed components that are divided into neat price and performance bands.
Each of the six systems within the Spectra range have been tested to offer comfortable gaming experiences with a variety of games appropriate to the budget and component selection, allowing any level of gamer to find a great fit for their particular needs. They all arrive with 3 years parts and labour warranty for additional piece of mind, and with Windows 11 pre-installed to side-step any OS upgrade pestering Microsoft might indulge in.
Arranged through the gamut of performance
Spectra’s entry-level system is dubbed ‘Crimson’, and it’s been optimised for titles with a relatively small performance footprint. Think League of Legends and Valorant, or of course the plethora of legacy titles available on Steam today. It leverages AMD’s Ryzen 5600G APU to maintain smooth and consistent frame rates.
‘Amber’ is the next step up, intended for games with just a little bit more oomph required. OCUK highlight CG:GO, Minecraft and Roblox here. It’s the first of the range to be equipped with a discrete GPU, in this instance the almost tailor-made for 1080p gaming NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050.
‘Jade’ and ‘Celeste’ (yes, celeste is a colour) push things to the mid-range to allow for performance appropriate for popular AAA titles. Examples include Grand Theft Auto V and Forza Horizon 5, but also extend to demanding online multiplayer games such as Battlefield 2042. Resolution targets range between 1080p and 1440p, and it’s notable that these systems will be able to take advantage of DLSS to upscale to that latter resolution with good quality settings.
One from the top is ‘Azure’, your entry-point into 4K gaming. Those who ideally want o hit 200+ fps in games at 1080p/1440p will also be looking at this particular system, as will gamers with a strong incentive to stream gameplay.
Finally, the tip-top Spectra is ‘Indigo’, for anyone who wants to play the most demanding games at high resolutions with all the eye-candy turned up to maximum. Boasting high-end Intel and NVIDIA components, it’ll be a rig to be reckoned with at any LAN event.
Key Specifications
Crimson:
– AMD Ryzen 5 5600G
– Samsung 250GB SSD
– Seagate 1TB Hard Drive
– 16GB DDR4 Memory
Amber:
– Intel Core i3 12100F Processor
– NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Graphics Card
– WD 1TB SSD
– 16GB DDR4 Memory
Jade:
– Core i5 12400F Processor
– NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Graphics Card
– WD 1TB SSD
– 16GB DDR4 Memory
Celeste:
– AMD Ryzen 5 5600G,
– NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Graphics Card
– Seagate 1TB Hard Drive
– WD 500GB SSD
– 16GB DDR4 Memory
Azure:
– Intel Core i7 12700F Processor
– NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Graphics Card
– Samsung 1TB SSD
– WD 500GB SSD
– 16GB DDR4 Memory
Indigo:
– Intel Core i9 12900KF Processor
– NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Graphics Card
– WD 1TB SSD
– 32GB DDR4 Memory
– AMD Ryzen 5 5600G
– Samsung 250GB SSD
– Seagate 1TB Hard Drive
– 16GB DDR4 Memory
Amber:
– Intel Core i3 12100F Processor
– NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Graphics Card
– WD 1TB SSD
– 16GB DDR4 Memory
Jade:
– Core i5 12400F Processor
– NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Graphics Card
– WD 1TB SSD
– 16GB DDR4 Memory
Celeste:
– AMD Ryzen 5 5600G,
– NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Graphics Card
– Seagate 1TB Hard Drive
– WD 500GB SSD
– 16GB DDR4 Memory
Azure:
– Intel Core i7 12700F Processor
– NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Graphics Card
– Samsung 1TB SSD
– WD 500GB SSD
– 16GB DDR4 Memory
Indigo:
– Intel Core i9 12900KF Processor
– NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Graphics Card
– WD 1TB SSD
– 32GB DDR4 Memory
At a glance system comparison
Cooling, case and other ancillary components will also vary by system and you can find out more detail on the product page of each Spectra system.
To celebrate the launch of Spectra Overclockers UK have teamed up to noblechairs, Nitro Concepts and Streamplify to offer the chance to win one of three perfect additions to a new Spectra system. No purchase is necessary, and you can find out more here.
Spectra systems start at £599.99 inc. V.A.T. at the time of writing. A full breakdown including components and design criteria can be found through the OCUK Spectra microsite here.
