F5F Stay Refreshed Power Users Overclocking Consider whether to overclock, how to do it, and what the advantages and disadvantages are.

Consider whether to overclock, how to do it, and what the advantages and disadvantages are.

Consider whether to overclock, how to do it, and what the advantages and disadvantages are.

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TheZemzem
Junior Member
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05-12-2016, 01:52 AM
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I was planning to assemble my PC but the prices were extremely high, so I opted for a prebuilt one... I received it when it was 1139 and it quickly rose to 1369.
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/cyberpowerpc...Id=5712953
I’m familiar with overclocking, but I’m really worried about damaging the components or shortening their lifespan. I intend to upgrade my RAM and graphics card later, but I don’t want any issues within two weeks of receiving it.
I’d like to understand the pros and cons, as well as how to actually perform these changes. Is this a worthwhile investment? Also, a quick question—can anyone tell me what case it is? I’ve been searching for a while without finding it.
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TheZemzem
05-12-2016, 01:52 AM #1

I was planning to assemble my PC but the prices were extremely high, so I opted for a prebuilt one... I received it when it was 1139 and it quickly rose to 1369.
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/cyberpowerpc...Id=5712953
I’m familiar with overclocking, but I’m really worried about damaging the components or shortening their lifespan. I intend to upgrade my RAM and graphics card later, but I don’t want any issues within two weeks of receiving it.
I’d like to understand the pros and cons, as well as how to actually perform these changes. Is this a worthwhile investment? Also, a quick question—can anyone tell me what case it is? I’ve been searching for a while without finding it.

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SnifePvP
Posting Freak
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05-12-2016, 02:39 AM
#2
You can't push it further, yet the i7-7700 already handles everything well.
The enclosure will use a CyberPowerPC design.
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SnifePvP
05-12-2016, 02:39 AM #2

You can't push it further, yet the i7-7700 already handles everything well.
The enclosure will use a CyberPowerPC design.

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Einhorn_Kevin
Member
94
05-23-2016, 07:14 AM
#3
You're asking about the possibility of overclocking and whether it's restricted.
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Einhorn_Kevin
05-23-2016, 07:14 AM #3

You're asking about the possibility of overclocking and whether it's restricted.

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Narvis
Junior Member
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05-24-2016, 05:11 PM
#4
Looking for a K chip and a Z motherboard to boost Intel performance. The chip you need is a standard I7-7700, not the upgraded version. The motherboard should have a B250 chipset, not a Z270.
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Narvis
05-24-2016, 05:11 PM #4

Looking for a K chip and a Z motherboard to boost Intel performance. The chip you need is a standard I7-7700, not the upgraded version. The motherboard should have a B250 chipset, not a Z270.

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05-24-2016, 09:28 PM
#5
the motherboard is an MSI bazooka
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twentyonechloe
05-24-2016, 09:28 PM #5

the motherboard is an MSI bazooka

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Smurfs102
Member
95
05-25-2016, 01:59 AM
#6
Did I secure a solid bargain? Was the price reasonable? I purchased it at 1139 before the surge in graphics card prices.
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Smurfs102
05-25-2016, 01:59 AM #6

Did I secure a solid bargain? Was the price reasonable? I purchased it at 1139 before the surge in graphics card prices.

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SaoGaymer
Member
61
05-26-2016, 09:23 AM
#7
I'd say you got a good deal, but then I'm not from the US, so I don't have much to compare it to.
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SaoGaymer
05-26-2016, 09:23 AM #7

I'd say you got a good deal, but then I'm not from the US, so I don't have much to compare it to.