I7 overclock questions
I7 overclock questions
Ok first off, if you are prone to cringe, abandon ship whilst you still have a chance. So, here we go, as many of you have known, intel is dropping their prices on most of their current processors and I am contemplating picking one up, however the question I have is if i were to buy a i7-7700k what OC would be safe with a cooler master 212 LED? I currently have only one fan for the sucker and getting a second would be no problem. Thanks in advance! Also if you need the rest of the build to make a judgement call it can be found
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Mikeandike continues the original message with the same tone and structure.
Just keep it simple – don’t always change settings, just when needed (like gaming or coding).
Each time you change settings reduces how long the CPU lasts. Instead of the usual 3 or 5 years, you might only get a year or two before it stops working properly.
Tom Tancredi:
Just keep this in mind:
1) Don’t always OC; keep it OC only when necessary (like in games or coding).
2) The more often you change the settings, the less time the CPU has to function properly. Instead of years, you might get just a year or two, and then the CPU starts failing.
OC means going beyond what’s officially recommended for optimal performance—similar to driving at high speeds constantly, which eventually causes faster wear.
It really depends on the voltage you apply; if it’s too low for your specific CPU model, stable OCs are possible only 24/7.
Ali Tauseef responds with advice and context about current market trends and component choices.
We don't have certainty about how Ryzen will perform, and we won't for another two days. The chances of it being significantly better than a Z170 compatible CPU to justify a full system replacement are very low considering the costs. Coming from a 5-year-old system, the situation is different; with Skylake it's not.
We're unsure about Ryzen's performance and won't be able to judge its value for more than two days. The chances of it being significantly better than a Z170 compatible CPU are low, especially considering the costs. From a 5-year-old system, it's a different story; with Skylake it wouldn't matter.
If you already have a Z170, stick with it but consider getting a CPU after Ryzen if prices drop.
This is why I'm wondering how much I can extend an i7 7700k with my current cooler—prices are already fluctuating (the 7700k is selling for $299 today).
Is this still concerning that microcenter in store sale price or have they dropped prices on them? If it's not it's probably just a sale. Intel isn't scared. Theres still plenty of intel fanbase to not even be concerned about the ryzen release. I love reading these threads, because they're ridiculous.
First, demanding more MHz out of a system doesn't have much of an effect if at all. What causes wear and tear is HEAT and OVERvoltage.
A chip running 4.5 at 1.3 volts at 80c will last just about as long as a chip running 5.0ghz at 80c.
Second, the 212 isn't going to keep your CPU cool enough. You're going to run into problems. You need premium, not cheap cooling. You're more than likely going to have high or excessive temps right out of the box.