Adjusting performance on a standard cooler for someone just starting out
Adjusting performance on a standard cooler for someone just starting out
I'm observing that my FX-4100 paired with the GTX 560Ti is clearly showing signs of wear. Witcher 3 is barely playable, and it seems like the performance is heavily dependent on my CPU. The graphics card is indeed outdated, but it appears the 4100 is the main limiting factor. I’m not expecting any major miracles, but I’d like to test if I can get a slight improvement before planning an upgrade soon.
Currently, I’m using a Gigabyte motherboard, GA 970a UD3 rev 1.1, with a 750w Silver Power PSU. The CPU operates at reasonable temperatures, usually staying around 45°C during intense gaming sessions. I’ve installed the AMD Overdrive app, and given that I’m using a stock cooler, I don’t expect any significant overclocking. I believe the application should work fine overall.
Some people might say it’s impossible, probably because of the stock cooler and the fact I’ll be linking to cheaper cooling options later. However, since I plan to upgrade later this year, I’d rather wait on any purchase. Considering my location in Sweden, shipping costs would be prohibitively high, so it’s probably not worth it. If you think it’s completely unfeasible to even attempt a small overclock, just let me know.
Additionally, what are the downsides of disabling features like Turbo Boost? I understand overclocking can cause issues, but what exactly is lost by turning off AMD power efficiency settings? For instance, if I were making a tiny overclock, wouldn’t the drawbacks outweigh the marginal gains compared to the energy wasted when those features are off? If I were just using my computer idle, wouldn’t it be consuming excessive power without any benefit?
Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
Never overclock the FX CPU on a stock cooler.
Appreciate the clear and concise response.
I increased my FX-4100 to 4,2 Ghz using the stock cooler, but it never exceeded 50°C during stress testing for just 15 minutes with the furmark.