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Consider whether overclocking the gtx 970/i5 4690k is appropriate for your needs.

Consider whether overclocking the gtx 970/i5 4690k is appropriate for your needs.

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ChloeET
Senior Member
736
06-27-2016, 10:39 PM
#1
My current firestrike score is available online. I believe I can add another 1,000 points. I noticed a similar score with higher points and a CPU turbo of 4.0. My motherboard allows overclocking and has an "OC genie" feature I'm hesitant about but open to trying. Should I consider overclocking my CPU with a Hyper 212 EVO and my 970 Windstream 3x?
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ChloeET
06-27-2016, 10:39 PM #1

My current firestrike score is available online. I believe I can add another 1,000 points. I noticed a similar score with higher points and a CPU turbo of 4.0. My motherboard allows overclocking and has an "OC genie" feature I'm hesitant about but open to trying. Should I consider overclocking my CPU with a Hyper 212 EVO and my 970 Windstream 3x?

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Kevin0161003
Member
179
07-02-2016, 05:31 AM
#2
If you're only doing it for those scores, I don't think it's worth it—it's just for show. I'm not very familiar with overclocking, but keep it that way to keep your PSU happy. You'll also need more cooling, and as long as it's working for your gaming or whatever you do, just stick with it unless you really need to change it.
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Kevin0161003
07-02-2016, 05:31 AM #2

If you're only doing it for those scores, I don't think it's worth it—it's just for show. I'm not very familiar with overclocking, but keep it that way to keep your PSU happy. You'll also need more cooling, and as long as it's working for your gaming or whatever you do, just stick with it unless you really need to change it.

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JayBatMe
Member
63
07-10-2016, 12:43 AM
#3
If you're only doing it for those scores, I don't think it's worth it—it's just for show. I'm not very familiar with overclocking, but keep it that way to keep your PSU happy. You'll also need more cooling, and as long as it's working for your gaming or whatever you do, just stick with it unless you really need to change it.
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JayBatMe
07-10-2016, 12:43 AM #3

If you're only doing it for those scores, I don't think it's worth it—it's just for show. I'm not very familiar with overclocking, but keep it that way to keep your PSU happy. You'll also need more cooling, and as long as it's working for your gaming or whatever you do, just stick with it unless you really need to change it.

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Tomi83300
Junior Member
18
07-11-2016, 05:21 AM
#4
If you're only increasing performance for those numbers, I don't think it's worth it—it's just bragging. I'm not very familiar with overclocking, but keep it that way to keep your PSU happy. You'll also need more cooling, and as long as it's working for your games or whatever you do, just stick with it unless you really need more. Ultimately, it's your choice.
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Tomi83300
07-11-2016, 05:21 AM #4

If you're only increasing performance for those numbers, I don't think it's worth it—it's just bragging. I'm not very familiar with overclocking, but keep it that way to keep your PSU happy. You'll also need more cooling, and as long as it's working for your games or whatever you do, just stick with it unless you really need more. Ultimately, it's your choice.

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blueyednick
Member
199
07-12-2016, 03:41 PM
#5
Yeah, I said that up there ^^ if you need something that demands higher CPU speeds then it's worth it
After all, that's why you chose a CPU that can be overclocked ;]
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blueyednick
07-12-2016, 03:41 PM #5

Yeah, I said that up there ^^ if you need something that demands higher CPU speeds then it's worth it
After all, that's why you chose a CPU that can be overclocked ;]