I'm planning to push the system's performance beyond its limits
I'm planning to push the system's performance beyond its limits
Hello everyone,
Now that I've got the aftermarket cooler installed on the GTX 760 ti (OEM), I'm eager to push the system to its limits and utilize it for Folding@Home. This initiative comes from Stanford University, where participants donate their idle computing resources to simulate protein folding. If a large number of computers worldwide contribute in this way, we could unravel the mysteries behind these proteins. Success would significantly ease the path toward developing medical solutions.
After preparing the setup, I initially considered aggressively boosting performance to see tangible gains in gaming. Here are the details:
- CPU: Intel Core i3 540
- Motherboard: Any model compatible with a Dell Inspiron 580
- RAM: 2x 4GB DDR3 at 1333MHz (no specific brand mentioned)
- GPU: Nvidia GTX 760 ti (OEM)
- Storage: 120GB Samsung SSD 850 EVO, 1TB WD Black 7200 RPM HDD
- PSU: Seasonic M12ii 520W Bronze EVO Edition
For benchmarking the graphics card, I’ll use Dirt Rally, Resident Evil 6 Benchmark Tool, Star Swarm Stress Test, and Unigine Valley.
Please note the motherboard features a three-phase power delivery system without a MOSFET heatsink. To ensure the system remains operational after completion, I won’t attempt CPU overclocking.
I aim to push this rig until it reaches its limits—planning to increase the power cap by +22%, boost the core frequency to +350MHz, and memory speed to +300MHz.
I’ll post the results once finished. All perspectives are welcome on this journey and the next one after completion.
-Darren
I question how noticeable the changes will be once you go overclocking.
Even if you boost your CPU by 30%, which is likely to be the main limitation often, your overall FPS gain will still be around 30%.
Therefore, if you previously achieved 20 FPS in a game, you should expect no more than 26 FPS afterward.
I’m not advising against overclocking, but it’s important to understand what results you can expect. For gaming purposes, it’s wise to check which titles will perform well on your setup. Many excellent games remain available, but proceed with caution.