Considering opinions on purchasing hardware with occlusion features.
Considering opinions on purchasing hardware with occlusion features.
I'm preparing for a 6700k build with an MSI titanium, DDR4 3200 16x2, and a 980 ti. I haven't upgraded the system in years due to lack of funds. These components appeal to me because they seem more future-proof, and I'm aiming for an enthusiast rig after finishing. However, as I save, I'm unsure if it's worth it since I've never done overclocking before and don't expect to need it soon. Am I spending money unnecessarily? Is it simple to start overclocking for the first time? Do I really need to overclock when games don't require it? Any advice would be appreciated as I question my parts list.
If you're not planning an OC then avoid OC-compatible components. It turns out to be a loss of money, you can handle most things with regular fixed parts just like with OC ones.
With these components in place, there would likely be no practical need for overclocking at this moment. If you proceed with overclocking, a stable configuration should be achievable without causing harm to your parts, provided they are adequately cooled. However, even with proper cooling, some degree of lifespan reduction might occur due to overclocking.
With these components, would there really be any real need to overclock right now? If I do, can I achieve a stable overclock that won’t harm my parts as long as they’re properly cooled, or does overclocking still reduce their lifespan even with good cooling? Overclocking generally doesn’t shorten the life of your chips noticeably.
After my previous configuration, I wished I had overclocked certain components. If it had been a 2500k model, I could have kept the old CPU. I’ll always choose to buy overclocking parts because it’s enjoyable to experiment and improve performance.