Can I OverClock This¿
Can I OverClock This¿
Absolutely ajrolens
With a "K" processor, you can push it further. The extent of overclocking depends on the chip (Silicone Lottery) and your cooling setup.
This build is solid—it's not top-of-the-range but still suitable for gaming.
The only drawback I have is the PSU; it's tough to exceed a $35 price point from Newegg. It looks too good to be real. This bronze-rated unit is versatile, requiring minimal power for your system. For better performance in the future, I recommend a slightly higher 650-750W gold-certified model. The Seasonic G-750 Gold certified unit is ideal for expansion, offering improved efficiency and quality.
Absolutely ajrolens
With a "K" processor, you can push it further. The extent of overclocking depends on the chip (Silicone Lottery) and your cooling setup.
This build is solid—it's not top-of-the-line but still suitable for gaming.
The main drawback is the PSU; it's tough to exceed around $35 from Newegg, which feels too good to be accurate. This bronze-rated unit is versatile and meets basic needs. For better performance in the future, consider a slightly higher 650-750W gold-certified model. I recommend the Seasonic G-750 Gold certified unit for improved efficiency and quality.
Hey everyone, just checking if I can overclock my I5-6400k CPU and Gtx 1050 ti GPU on my ASUS Z170 Pro Gaming ATX motherboard. Also, what do you think about my build? It's my first one, so go easy lmao. Check the link: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/xPGw9W
You're correct about your processor, but whether it's overclockable depends on other factors beyond the CPU itself.
Ajrolens:
Thanks for letting me know and your thoughts on the build. You mentioned it might depend on the chip, right? With two stock fans and liquid cooling, do you think that would be enough to make a noticeable difference in performance?
Welcome again, Ajrolens.
I updated my previous post since the PSU seemed a bit unreliable. It's up to you.
Also, regarding the chip, not all CPUs behave the same during overclocking, especially with Intel processors.
You're correct, I only have an i5-6400. My mistake, but is that still possible to overclock? No, you'll need a K version such as i5 6600K or i7 6700K. The Z170 board supports 7600K and 7700K, but you might need a 6th generation CPU first to update the BIOS before it works with the 7th generation. Your choice of i5 6400 plus Z170 motherboard costs around $300... That's roughly the price of an i5 8400 plus Z370 motherboard, but it adds two extra cores. Memory cost remains the same since both use DDR4.
You're correct, I only have the i5-6400. My mistake, but is it still possible to overclock it? That's a good point, and I'm in agreement with Bob's advice about memory and processor.