is it possible to overclock

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Darteol
Junior Member

05-28-2025, 05:44 PM

I own a 2500k with BIOSTAR H61MGC board and plan to overclock to about 4.5 ghz. Is that feasible? Which cooler should I purchase?

Darteol

05-28-2025, 05:44 PM #1

I own a 2500k with BIOSTAR H61MGC board and plan to overclock to about 4.5 ghz. Is that feasible? Which cooler should I purchase?

TNT745787
Junior Member

05-30-2025, 02:13 AM

yes because the 2500k remains quite powerful as a gpu, but for top-tier performance you'll need to upgrade the mobo gpu and cpu.

TNT745787

05-30-2025, 02:13 AM #2

yes because the 2500k remains quite powerful as a gpu, but for top-tier performance you'll need to upgrade the mobo gpu and cpu.

MrEpicfail45
Junior Member

06-04-2025, 12:30 AM

no, your motherboard isn't compatible with overclocking

MrEpicfail45

06-04-2025, 12:30 AM #3

no, your motherboard isn't compatible with overclocking

Mr_Floobiful
Posting Freak

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06-04-2025, 11:11 AM

Would there be any improvement if I upgrade to 3770k and change the GPU from 750 to 970gtx? I want to play games like the division at ultra high.

Mr_Floobiful

06-04-2025, 11:11 AM #4

Would there be any improvement if I upgrade to 3770k and change the GPU from 750 to 970gtx? I want to play games like the division at ultra high.

Kamicra
Junior Member

06-05-2025, 07:35 AM

both options would significantly improve performance, but for a full overclock just a new motherboard would be more affordable than buying a new CPU.

Kamicra

06-05-2025, 07:35 AM #5

both options would significantly improve performance, but for a full overclock just a new motherboard would be more affordable than buying a new CPU.

PersieO
Posting Freak

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06-06-2025, 11:48 PM

Would replacing the existing graphics card and motherboard be a more suitable decision?

PersieO

06-06-2025, 11:48 PM #6

Would replacing the existing graphics card and motherboard be a more suitable decision?

cookiedough909
Posting Freak

782

06-08-2025, 03:52 AM

yes because the 2500k remains quite powerful as a gpu, but for top-tier performance you'll need to upgrade the mobo gpu and cpu.

cookiedough909

06-08-2025, 03:52 AM #7

yes because the 2500k remains quite powerful as a gpu, but for top-tier performance you'll need to upgrade the mobo gpu and cpu.

McD0nut
Junior Member

06-08-2025, 04:34 AM

When considering a move to a Z77, similar to the ASRock Z77 Extreme 4, the next step would likely be the GPU.

McD0nut

06-08-2025, 04:34 AM #8

When considering a move to a Z77, similar to the ASRock Z77 Extreme 4, the next step would likely be the GPU.

Hoooood
Junior Member

06-08-2025, 10:20 AM

When considering a move to mobile, think about the Z77, such as the ASRock Z77 Extreme 4, and then the GPU. I understand the Z77 is more suitable for overclocking, but why does it outperform the P67?

Hoooood

06-08-2025, 10:20 AM #9

When considering a move to mobile, think about the Z77, such as the ASRock Z77 Extreme 4, and then the GPU. I understand the Z77 is more suitable for overclocking, but why does it outperform the P67?

HitsLikeNoah_
Member

138

06-14-2025, 04:31 PM

#10

P67s are fine, harder to come by though
😉

HitsLikeNoah_

06-14-2025, 04:31 PM #10

P67s are fine, harder to come by though
😉

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