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Do you need to overclock your new PC build?

Do you need to overclock your new PC build?

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12-09-2016, 10:16 AM
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You're aiming for a PC that can hit 4K at 30 fps, but mostly runs at 1080p with 60-100 fps while playing triple A games. I've put together my setup: CPU is an i5 6600k, cooler is the Hyper 212 EVO, motherboard is MSI Z170 gaming, GPU is a Sapphire Nitro Radeon R9 390 with 8GB GDDR5, HDD is WD Blue 1TB, SSD is Samsung 850 Evo 256GB, and I'm running Windows 10. My PSU is an EVGA Super Nova 750W. I'm considering overclocking the GPU and motherboard, but I know it could cause overheating and void the warranty. It's a big question—should I go ahead? Is my current build sufficient for what I plan to play? I'm open to advice if you think any changes are needed. My budget for monitors is about $1,300. Should I proceed?
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12-09-2016, 10:16 AM #1

You're aiming for a PC that can hit 4K at 30 fps, but mostly runs at 1080p with 60-100 fps while playing triple A games. I've put together my setup: CPU is an i5 6600k, cooler is the Hyper 212 EVO, motherboard is MSI Z170 gaming, GPU is a Sapphire Nitro Radeon R9 390 with 8GB GDDR5, HDD is WD Blue 1TB, SSD is Samsung 850 Evo 256GB, and I'm running Windows 10. My PSU is an EVGA Super Nova 750W. I'm considering overclocking the GPU and motherboard, but I know it could cause overheating and void the warranty. It's a big question—should I go ahead? Is my current build sufficient for what I plan to play? I'm open to advice if you think any changes are needed. My budget for monitors is about $1,300. Should I proceed?

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12-26-2016, 08:44 AM
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yes you system is really powerful, and you don't need to boost it just yet, enjoy the PC for a few years before you can push it further when games become more challenging.
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12-26-2016, 08:44 AM #2

yes you system is really powerful, and you don't need to boost it just yet, enjoy the PC for a few years before you can push it further when games become more challenging.

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12-26-2016, 01:59 PM
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yes you system is really powerful, and you don't have to boost it just yet, enjoy the PC for a few years before you can push it further when games become more challenging.
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12-26-2016, 01:59 PM #3

yes you system is really powerful, and you don't have to boost it just yet, enjoy the PC for a few years before you can push it further when games become more challenging.

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12-26-2016, 06:43 PM
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Except for the choice of ASUS rather than MSI, that's precisely the same collection of parts I had on my table ready to assemble! I was definitely considering boosting my CPU to 4.3/4.4—let me know how you're doing!
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12-26-2016, 06:43 PM #4

Except for the choice of ASUS rather than MSI, that's precisely the same collection of parts I had on my table ready to assemble! I was definitely considering boosting my CPU to 4.3/4.4—let me know how you're doing!

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12-29-2016, 10:30 PM
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if you have done your research, there is nothing wrong with overclocking as long as you know what you're doing. Back to the pentium 4 days i have pretty much overclocked everything to my current 4790k out of the box, and never killed a chip. the parts end up lasting longer than i need, where i sell them or hand them down to family or friends.
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12-29-2016, 10:30 PM #5

if you have done your research, there is nothing wrong with overclocking as long as you know what you're doing. Back to the pentium 4 days i have pretty much overclocked everything to my current 4790k out of the box, and never killed a chip. the parts end up lasting longer than i need, where i sell them or hand them down to family or friends.

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