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Comparing CPU overclocking during gaming versus not overclocking during gaming.

Comparing CPU overclocking during gaming versus not overclocking during gaming.

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piisti
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06-19-2016, 06:09 PM
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I watched a YouTube video comparing an overclocked i7-6700k with a stock model. The stock version showed better FPS, while the overclocked one at 4.5, 4.6, and 4.7 dropped. I’m considering sticking with my stock i7-6700k at 2133mhz and 8GB RAM, wondering if that will be sufficient for gaming.
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piisti
06-19-2016, 06:09 PM #1

I watched a YouTube video comparing an overclocked i7-6700k with a stock model. The stock version showed better FPS, while the overclocked one at 4.5, 4.6, and 4.7 dropped. I’m considering sticking with my stock i7-6700k at 2133mhz and 8GB RAM, wondering if that will be sufficient for gaming.

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06-19-2016, 11:50 PM
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To the best of our knowledge, there won't be any RX490 in the near future. Maybe a 480XT will come along instead...
You'll get significantly more benefit from boosting your GPU while gaming.
Besides that, a CPU paired with the 1080 is sufficient for any gaming needs.
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06-19-2016, 11:50 PM #2

To the best of our knowledge, there won't be any RX490 in the near future. Maybe a 480XT will come along instead...
You'll get significantly more benefit from boosting your GPU while gaming.
Besides that, a CPU paired with the 1080 is sufficient for any gaming needs.

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SheSoBrooke
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06-20-2016, 09:48 AM
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The 6700K is sufficient speed. Once the CPU exceeds the GPU's needs, further overclocking won't improve performance. I probably didn't see the video, but the decrease might have been within the acceptable error range.
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SheSoBrooke
06-20-2016, 09:48 AM #3

The 6700K is sufficient speed. Once the CPU exceeds the GPU's needs, further overclocking won't improve performance. I probably didn't see the video, but the decrease might have been within the acceptable error range.

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AlaskaMeh
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06-20-2016, 05:22 PM
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Stock speeds will cover the situation most of the time. I list my 4690k OC'd as in my notes, but if I switch to slock clocks I notice no change. I just did it for more heat and noise, plus higher benchmarks.
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AlaskaMeh
06-20-2016, 05:22 PM #4

Stock speeds will cover the situation most of the time. I list my 4690k OC'd as in my notes, but if I switch to slock clocks I notice no change. I just did it for more heat and noise, plus higher benchmarks.

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Way2Meke
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06-21-2016, 12:26 AM
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The graphics card I plan to use is the GTX 1080, and if I have to wait, it might be the RX 490.
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Way2Meke
06-21-2016, 12:26 AM #5

The graphics card I plan to use is the GTX 1080, and if I have to wait, it might be the RX 490.

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06-21-2016, 01:04 AM
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To the best of our knowledge, there won't be any RX490 in the near future. Maybe a 480XT will come along instead...
You'll get significantly more benefit from boosting your GPU while gaming.
Besides that, a CPU paired with the 1080 is sufficient for any gaming needs.
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MrVavilon
06-21-2016, 01:04 AM #6

To the best of our knowledge, there won't be any RX490 in the near future. Maybe a 480XT will come along instead...
You'll get significantly more benefit from boosting your GPU while gaming.
Besides that, a CPU paired with the 1080 is sufficient for any gaming needs.

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