i5-2500K OC query
i5-2500K OC query
I have an i5-2500K CPU on a dh61ww motherboard, please don't laugh because when I first got this build I had no idea about the components, and the shop staff gave me this. Over the years I've been quite satisfied with my CPU running at stock speeds, but as it started to age I considered overclocking. I knew the H61 chipset couldn't handle that, so I thought about switching to a new motherboard like P67 or Z68, but those are no longer in stock. Eventually, I upgraded the BIOS of my DH61WE and with the latest version 0120 I noticed there were extra settings in the BIOS called "performance settings." When I entered it, I realized I had to adjust the CPU multiplier, voltage, RAM speed, voltage, and CAS latency. It looks like these are overclocking options. My question is, should I proceed with overclocking on a DH61WW with these new features, or should I let my aging CPU run as it is? Or should I consider getting a new CPU and motherboard in the Skylake or Kaby Lake series in October when I can afford it better? I don't have enough money left after buying an AIO liquid CPU cooler, GTX 960, 12GB RAM, 120GB SSD, and a new 1TB HDD. Please advise me.
Typically, these motherboards aren't built for overclocking. The parts, particularly the VRMs, often lack adequate heatsinks or none at all. It's unlikely they'll perform well.
I found a decent board on eBay:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/ASUS-P8P67-REV-3...1609043868
Good luck.
Usually these motherboards aren't built for overclocking. The parts, particularly the VRMs, often lack proper heatsinks or have none at all. It's unlikely they'll perform well.
I found a decent board on eBay:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/ASUS-P8P67-REV-3...1609043868
Good luck.
Even though there are choices available, it doesn't necessarily mean you can alter them. Often, the same bios layout is used across different chipsets, and since the chipset can't handle this, the settings will simply reset.