can I overclocking
can I overclocking
Do you have the i5-8400, an EVGA gtx 1060 with 6GB RAM and a G.SKILL Ripjaws V Series 8GB DDR4 2666? Can I overclock any components?
The graphics card might work with a good and powerful power supply. You shouldn't try to overclock the CPU, and it's unlikely to help much. In truth, this setup seems fairly balanced, so if performance isn't up to standard, consider updating your motherboard BIOS and checking the product page for newer chipset, audio, network, and storage drivers. Upgrade them if needed. Then perform a fresh installation of the Nvidia drivers as described below:
The graphics card might work if you have a strong and quality power supply. You shouldn't try to overclock the CPU and likely can't do it for the memory either, which probably won't help much. In truth, this setup seems fairly balanced, and if you're not seeing the expected performance, consider updating your motherboard BIOS. Then check the manufacturer's product page for your chipset, audio, network adapter, and storage controllers to see if newer drivers are available and install them if needed.
Then, perform a fresh installation of the Nvidia drivers as follows:
*Graphics card CLEAN install guide using DDU*
If you're using Windows 10 and have recently updated or it's been a while since a clean OS install, this could be useful too, because a bloated or damaged operating system can significantly impact performance.