is this a good build for overclocking, and what can i improve?
is this a good build for overclocking, and what can i improve?
hello, i'm planning to assemble a pc capable of running modern games at 1080p with around 60 fps or better, and i'm considering overclocking. i already have the gpu, which is an evga gtz 1060 with 6gb ram, so it's not part of this build. i'm looking at a budget range of $1100 to $1200.
DudeDownstairs :
Herc08 :
This is great for overclocking. If you already have the GPU why is your budget more than $800? You can step up to the 6700K. You can also get Ryzen with a 1600 as well.
But here's the thing, why do you want to overclock? What are you looking to gain? Are you doing this for gaming? ARe you doing this because you saw it on YouTube?
thank you so much for the reply, means a lot, i am primarilly going to use this build for gaming, yes, and i want to overclock to get more power out of my system for games, but i know it can be a risk so im a little nervous about it, so do you think it is even worth it? thanks again
Honestly? No. If you are ok with the stock performance you get, no need to overclock. You break anything if you...
This is great for overclocking. If you already have the GPU why is your budget more than $800? You can step up to the 6700K. You can also get Ryzen with a 1600 as well.
But here's the thing, why do you want to overclock? What are you looking to gain? Are you doing this for gaming? ARe you doing this because you saw it on YouTube?
A more affordable setup offers significantly better potential for overclocking and supports a wide range of games.
Herc08 :
This is great for overclocking. If you already have the GPU why is your budget more than $800? You can step up to the 6700K. You can also get Ryzen with a 1600 as well.
But here's the thing, why do you want to overclock? What are you looking to gain? Are you doing this for gaming? ARe you doing this because you saw it on YouTube?
thank you so much for the reply, means a lot, i am primarilly going to use this build for gaming, yes, and i want to overclock to get more power out of my system for games, but i know it can be a risk so im a little nervous about it, so do you think it is even worth it? thanks again
Mike3k24 shares a more affordable option that offers significant overclocking potential and should support most of your games. https://pcpartpicker.com/list/3cLBRG
DudeDownstairs :
Herc08 :
This is great for overclocking. If you already have the GPU why is your budget more than $800? You can step up to the 6700K. You can also get Ryzen with a 1600 as well.
But here's the thing, why do you want to overclock? What are you looking to gain? Are you doing this for gaming? ARe you doing this because you saw it on YouTube?
thank you so much for the reply, means a lot, i am primarilly going to use this build for gaming, yes, and i want to overclock to get more power out of my system for games, but i know it can be a risk so im a little nervous about it, so do you think it is even worth it? thanks again
Honestly? No. If you are ok with the stock performance you get, no need to overclock. You break anything if you do, it will jsut crash, but you have to put in time (hours and days) when it comes to overclocking. Try out the stock performance. If you enjoy it, stick with it. If you think you want more, then research overclocking.
Here's a tip, do not rely on the FPS counter. Just play the games and keep it moving. If it looks good WITHOUT the FPS counter, then that is all that matters. You don't see it on a Xbox One or PS4...I'm just saying. Only use the FPS counter as a troubleshooting guide, not a number whore (excuse my language).
Rexper :
Herc08 :
This is great for overclocking. If you already have the GPU why is your budget more than $800? You can step up to the 6700K. You can also get Ryzen with a 1600 as well.
But here's the thing, why do you want to overclock? What are you looking to gain? Are you doing this for gaming? ARe you doing this because you saw it on YouTube?
Stepping up to a 6700k is a horrible idea. Intel i5s and Ryzen 5/7s are already capable of 60FPS in most AAA games, so a 6700k won't benefit really.
While this use to be true, a lot of games are starting to use more threads, and will continue to do that in the future. If he wanted more performance, he could step up. Who knows, maybe one day he wants to get into streaming or editing. The i7 willl also benefit in that. You also said "Ryzen 7s" isn't that equivalent to an i7?
This is useful for boosting performance. If you already own the GPU, why would your budget exceed $800? You could upgrade to a 6700K. You might also consider a Ryzen with a 1600. However, the main question is why you're interested in overclocking. Are you aiming for better results? Are you planning to play games, stream, or edit videos? Did you see this on YouTube?
Going up to a 6700k could be a bad move. Intel i5s and Ryzen 5/7 models already handle 60FPS in most AAA titles, so the extra speed won't make much difference. Even though it used to be true, many games now rely more on threads, which will likely increase in importance. If you're aiming for higher performance later—like streaming or editing—the Ryzen option remains superior. The i7 is largely unnecessary for gaming at lower clock speeds. Ryzen 7s are made by AMD, while i7s are from Intel. They differ significantly in cores, speed, architecture, and more.