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Hello everyone, I apologize as this has likely been asked many times before, but I’m here for the latest details. I just finished my first build in years and it’s been really satisfying.
Details: Intel core i7 6700k Skylake, Asus Maximus VIII Hero motherboard, G.Skill 16gb DDR4, Samsung EVO 850 SSD, Western Digital 2 tb HD, Geforce Nvidia GTX 970 SuperSC 2.0, Corsair 750w PSU, five fans plus a Noctua D-type NF-A15 cooler for the motherboard.
I’m impressed with the performance so far. (I aimed for a stable build that lasts.)
Anyone have a comparable setup to help me overclock slightly? I don’t want to risk damaging the system but want a bit more speed.
Are there any recommended resources for CPU or GPU overclocking? I think memory is a bit tricky for me.
Thanks ahead of time for your support and sorry for the repetition...
Guys, stay calm. No need to create any issues.
Nnokalad is right about OCing being both an experience and a practical step. It adds value to the process of assembling your PC and keeps you engaged longer. I’ve spent more than ten hours on OCing my GPU (GTX 950) and really enjoyed the process.
The person asking has likely received hardware built for OC, so they’re free to try it out.
I’d like to remind the OP that as long as voltage settings stay correct, you won’t risk damaging anything. Just follow the instructions at the start of this part, and you’ll be fine. There are also some precautions, like using MSI afterburner which prevents voltage adjustments until you explicitly change them.
Solid construction!
Perfect that your overclocking setup. Make good use of the 'k' setting on your chip and that powerful enthusiast motherboard.
I also have an ASUS rog motherboard, but it can be a bit tricky in the BIOS.
CPU
Begin with the fundamentals. Pick a target clock speed, raise your multiplier to enable a 1.3 Volt setting. Gradually reduce the voltage during stress tests in AIDIA64 until you locate the minimum voltage that still allows the overclock to function.
Remember, not all CPUs handle overclocking equally. Yours might be average, hope yours is better.
http://www.aida64.com
> Download link.
GPU
Use Msi Afterburner for similar adjustments. Boost the core clock and memory clock, run GPU stress tests in between. Continue until you encounter a crash or noticeable artifacts appear.
This guide isn’t very detailed.
If you need a comprehensive walkthrough, just let me know and I’ll outline the steps, BIOS settings, and recommended tools.
I’m here to help!
His components are built for overclocking.
1. Processor model: 'k'
2. Motherboard: ROG
3. Power supply: 750W for extra headroom during OC.
I can confirm you shouldn't overclock too much.
When done properly, overclocking is quite safe and difficult to ruin your hardware.
Solid construction!
Perfect that your overclocking setup. Make good use of the 'k' setting on your chip and that powerful enthusiast motherboard.
I also have an ASUS rog motherboard, but it can be a bit tricky in the BIOS.
CPU
Begin with the fundamentals. Pick a target clock speed, raise your multiplier to let it run at 1.3 volts. Gradually reduce the voltage during stress tests in AIDIA64 until you locate the minimum voltage that still allows the overclock to function.
Remember, not all CPUs handle overclocking equally. Hope yours is solid.
http://www.aida64.com
> Download link.
GPU
Use Msi Afterburner for similar adjustments. Boost the core clock and memory clock, run GPU stress tests in between. Continue until you encounter a crash or noticeable artifacts appear.
This guide wasn’t very detailed.
If you need a comprehensive walkthrough, just let me know and I’ll outline the steps, BIOS settings, and recommended tools.
I’m here to help!
Thanks a lot for the response! I just finished downloading the MSI software. It's completely new to me since I've never overclocked before. I really enjoy my build, and the 970 looks like a great GPU for its price. The Samsung SSD also seems to perform well. I'm still grinding through Crysis 3, Metro 2033 Redux, and Black Ops 3. The system runs smoothly!
I know overclocking a low-end cheap Pentium G3258.
But i7-6700K and GTX970? And for what purpose? Just because it's possible without any clear aim?
That seems reckless and lacks thought.
But hey! Everyone should learn from their own errors, shouldn't they?
Nws, let me know when you're thinking about starting an overclock. I'll give you the exact details so you can do it right. You can also ask what you like. I'm happy to assist. Just ignore this annoying 'SkyNetRising' and don't let him stop you from doing it.
To SkyNetRising,
I'll try to stay polite, understanding, and kind.
You seem not very informed.
It's not reckless, but going around without knowing anything is. He isn't doing that.
He wants to gather more information before proceeding, so he can do it properly. I think you should follow the same approach. You could learn a lot about computers on the site instead of trying to belittle someone's efforts and calling them stupid?
Overclocking is about having fun, not just for higher FPS in games. It's enjoyable. If I wanted more FPS, I could have invested in better hardware instead of buying another CPU and GPU.
Please leave this thread or keep going if you want to be even more foolish.
It seems you're clearly misunderstanding the situation. Let's keep it simple. If you're curious about overclocking, start with lower-end hardware rather than high-end models. Would you consider using a GTX970 and an i7-6700k just to try out the changes? Maybe even push them to their limits for some fun?