1. If you're receiving a message that you are banned from the Current Events or Politics forums, it's not you specifically: those forums have been hidden for all users. For more info, see here.
    Dismiss Notice

OCAU Forums

  1. General Topics

    1. Overclocking & Hardware

      General technical discussion of topics not covered by the other forums.
      Discussions:
      29,402
      Messages:
      409,353

      1. PC Build Logs

      Latest: Understanding CPU power stuff? theSeekerr, Sep 22, 2021 at 11:07 PM
      RSS

    2. Troubleshooting Help

      Problem with your PC? Ask here!
      Discussions:
      38,688
      Messages:
      264,279
      Latest: PSU only has 2 X 8 pin for PCI but GPU requires 3 151528, Sep 23, 2021 at 12:56 PM
      RSS

    3. Newbie Lounge

      Flame-free zone for people who are new to hardware and overclocking. No question too stupid, nothing taken for granted. Please read back in the forum and see if your question was already asked (and answered) recently. Non-newbie threads and threads on specific topics should be posted in an appropriate forum below. Troubleshooting or help threads should be posted in the Troubleshooting Help forum.
      Discussions:
      25,680
      Messages:
      211,341
      Latest: Psu selection Kelvin, Sep 17, 2021 at 11:27 PM
      RSS

  2. Specific Hardware Topics

    1. Modding

      Improving the functionality or looks of your PC.
      Discussions:
      16,615
      Messages:
      251,202

      1. Modding Worklogs

      Latest: Asus Striker Extreme 680i computer Elmf, Sep 23, 2021 at 11:28 AM
      RSS

    2. Hobby Engineering

      Discuss CNC Mills, Laser Cutters, 3D Printers, etc, and the projects involved in building with these devices.
      Discussions:
      505
      Messages:
      14,985
      Latest: 3D Printer General Chat Spanos, Sep 23, 2021 at 1:12 PM
      RSS

    3. Electronics & Electrics

      If ohmly I could resist those capacitors..
      Discussions:
      6,429
      Messages:
      79,813
      Latest: Where to get a custom PCB designed? dirtyd, Sep 22, 2021 at 9:33 PM
      RSS

    4. Extreme and Water Cooling

      Watercooling, phase-change etc. AIRCOOLERS GO IN OC&HW!
      Discussions:
      14,239
      Messages:
      241,553
      Latest: so i think i have everything i need mibberz, Sep 23, 2021 at 1:09 PM
      RSS

    5. Business & Enterprise Computing

      Star-trekkin', across the univ.. no, wait.
      Discussions:
      5,914
      Messages:
      146,191
      Latest: How do techs raise requests in your company? EvilGenius, Sep 22, 2021 at 2:10 PM
      RSS

    6. PC Audio

      Sound cards, computer speakers etc.
      Discussions:
      7,095
      Messages:
      88,767
      Latest: Headphone/Earphone Recommendations? Ask For Advice Here! h2oxide, Sep 22, 2021 at 10:18 PM
      RSS

    7. Networking, Telephony & Internet

      LAN's and WAN's and fixed line phones.
      Discussions:
      26,575
      Messages:
      291,878
      Latest: line of site/fixed network connection over ~100 meters th3_hawk, Sep 22, 2021 at 5:29 PM
      RSS

    8. Video Cards & Monitors

      Video chipsets, cards, screens etc.
      Discussions:
      26,765
      Messages:
      538,933
      Latest: Crazy video card pricing 2021 lonewolf1983, Sep 23, 2021 at 11:47 AM
      RSS

    9. Storage & Backup

      Keep your data safe and speedy..
      Discussions:
      16,688
      Messages:
      208,312
      Latest: HDD prices MUTMAN, Sep 23, 2021 at 1:13 PM
      RSS

    10. Memory

      Tasty DIMMs & SIMMs. SDR, DDR, DDR2 etc.
      Discussions:
      2,954
      Messages:
      29,802
      Latest: DDR3 Ram - Mix and Matching rthy, Sep 23, 2021 at 12:37 PM
      RSS

    11. Portable & Small Form Factor

      Laptops, notebooks, PDAs, SFF's, mini-barebones, etc
      Discussions:
      7,015
      Messages:
      88,262
      Latest: SSUPD Meshlicious woja, Sep 21, 2021 at 7:19 PM
      RSS

    12. Retro & Arcade

      Love Retro Machines and old Arcade Machines/Games? This is the place to discuss it.
      Discussions:
      1,364
      Messages:
      65,421

      1. Retro & Arcade Worklogs

      Latest: Sir Clive Sinclair passes, aged 81 Kev, Sep 23, 2021 at 12:41 PM
      RSS

  3. Manufacturer-specific Forums

    1. Intel x86 CPUs and chipsets

      Discussion of Intel's chipset and CPU products..
      Discussions:
      12,624
      Messages:
      225,729
      Latest: 12th gen Intel Desktop Alder Lake CPU(tba) c4dderly, Sep 23, 2021 at 10:03 AM
      RSS

    2. AMD x86 CPUs and chipsets

      Athlons, Durons and Hammers, oh my!
      Discussions:
      12,613
      Messages:
      215,159
      Latest: Ryzen 5000 Series Discussion 151528, Sep 22, 2021 at 6:36 PM
      RSS

    3. Apple Desktop Hardware/Software

      PowerMac, iMac, OS X, etc
      Discussions:
      3,332
      Messages:
      44,862
      Latest: iPhone 13 power, Sep 15, 2021
      RSS

    4. Other CPUs and chipsets

      Discussion of VIA, ARM, MIPS, etc
      Discussions:
      961
      Messages:
      12,126
      Latest: The 'Raspberry Pi' thread flu!d, Sep 18, 2021 at 1:26 PM
      RSS

  4. Software Topics

    1. Windows Operating Systems

      All turn towards Redmond and bow..
      Discussions:
      11,408
      Messages:
      136,233
      Latest: Windows 11 genxor, Sep 23, 2021 at 11:18 AM
      RSS

    2. Other Operating Systems

      *ix, *BSD, BeOS, Palm.. etc.
      Discussions:
      8,050
      Messages:
      98,862
      Latest: Proxmox noob need help planning storage randomman, Sep 21, 2021 at 4:19 PM
      RSS

    3. PC Games

      Gotta use all that PC grunt for something, right?
      Discussions:
      15,161
      Messages:
      1,008,348

      1. MMOs

      Latest: What Games have you rehashed during lockdown? brycer, Sep 23, 2021 at 12:28 PM
      RSS

    4. Programming & Software Development

      10 PRINT “HELLO WORLD”; 20 GOTO 10
      Discussions:
      11,045
      Messages:
      86,633
      Latest: Programming Jokes Thread RnR, Sep 20, 2021 at 8:57 AM
      RSS

    5. Blockchain & Cryptocurrency Mining

      Bitcoin, Ethereum, etc
      Discussions:
      146
      Messages:
      25,687
      Latest: Consolidated Crypto Traders/Chat Thread cvidler, Sep 23, 2021 at 1:10 PM
      RSS

    6. General Software

      Software that doesn't fit in the specific forums.
      Discussions:
      18,829
      Messages:
      132,980
      Latest: Epik (Domain Registrar) Hacked KriiV, Sep 15, 2021
      RSS

  5. Other Topics

    1. Audio Visual

      Hi-Fi, Home Theatre etc.
      Discussions:
      18,690
      Messages:
      237,507

      1. HTPC

      Latest: The new post pics of yer HT thread.... MUTMAN, Sep 23, 2021 at 10:19 AM
      RSS

    2. Game Consoles

      PSP, Xbox etc
      Discussions:
      4,914
      Messages:
      227,821

      1. Microsoft Consoles

      2. Nintendo Consoles

      3. Sony Consoles

      Latest: Nintendo Direct 24.09.21 | 8:00am AEST elvis, Sep 23, 2021 at 11:06 AM
      RSS

    3. Geek Food

      Yummy, quick and easy to make!
      Discussions:
      8,190
      Messages:
      210,152

      1. Geek Recipes

      2. Geek Grog & Homebrew

      Latest: OCAU Whisky appreciation MR CHILLED, Sep 23, 2021 at 10:40 AM
      RSS

    4. Graphic Design & Digital Art

      Digital Art, Illustration, Painting, and Graphic Design – Let’s get creative!
      Discussions:
      772
      Messages:
      8,139
      Latest: Should I learn vanilla Gimp or PhotoGimp? Wife is graphic designer in Ps doug81, Sep 21, 2021 at 2:19 PM
      RSS

    5. Holidays & Travel

      Jet-settin' about
      Discussions:
      899
      Messages:
      22,683
      Latest: Started making holiday bookings yet? the_fuzz, Sep 22, 2021 at 5:47 PM
      RSS

    6. Live Streaming & Content Creation

      Ha ha! I'm using the Internet!
      Discussions:
      41
      Messages:
      1,012
      Latest: post your twitch profiles so i can/we can watch MoMaN69, Sep 1, 2021
      RSS

    7. Mobile Phones & Devices

      Ring ring, bling bling.
      Discussions:
      12,741
      Messages:
      263,529

      1. Apple iOS (OS & Devices)

      2. Google Android (OS & Devices)

      Latest: iOS15 Discussion passwordistaco, Sep 23, 2021 at 12:58 PM
      RSS

    8. Musicians

      Learning, playing and writing music.
      Discussions:
      2,245
      Messages:
      53,985
      Latest: Places in Brisbane to Rock out!? MusclesGlasses, Sep 5, 2021
      RSS

    9. Other Toys/Hobbies

      RC toys, hobbies etc, that don't fit anywhere else.
      Discussions:
      4,342
      Messages:
      103,081
      Latest: Chilled's old skool BMX restoration/build worklog MR CHILLED, Sep 23, 2021 at 10:34 AM
      RSS

    10. Pets & Animals

      Big'n'little critters.
      Discussions:
      2,588
      Messages:
      63,082
      Latest: Putting down pets and children rickbishop, Sep 22, 2021 at 5:10 PM
      RSS

    11. Photography & Video

      Film or digital
      Discussions:
      37,273
      Messages:
      530,713

      1. The Gallery

      Latest: Your Photo of the Week (19th of September 2021) MR CHILLED, Sep 22, 2021 at 2:14 PM
      RSS

    12. Science

      Science news and discussion
      Discussions:
      2,028
      Messages:
      48,316
      Latest: Covid News and information ( keep your personal attack bullshit to yourself ) adamsleath, Sep 23, 2021 at 12:40 PM
      RSS
Advertisement: