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It's time to upgrade my old setup: looking for some general tips.

It's time to upgrade my old setup: looking for some general tips.

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shinaidra
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04-28-2017, 04:41 AM
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I possess some basic knowledge of overclocking. My first gaming setup was assembled in 2007, and I successfully enhanced the performance of my Core2Duo 8500 (using CM Hyper 212 Evo) and GTX 260. It performed exceptionally well, surpassing expectations and handling heavy usage until I eventually upgraded.

I constructed this system in mid to late 2013:
CPU - I5 3570k @ 3.4 GHz
Motherboard - AsRock Z77 Extreme4
GPU - Gigabyte GTX 970
Storage - 240 GB Samsung 840 Series
Hard Drive - 2 TB Seagate Barracuda
Cooler - CM Hyper 212 Evo
Case - Corsair 300R
Power Supply - CX600M (I opted for a more affordable option)
Monitor - HP 27i, currently at 1080p and possibly moving toward 4K soon

It previously ran a used MSI 560 Ti TwinFroze for several years due to limited overclocking capabilities. The performance improvement was noticeable. Now I’m enjoying smooth gaming, but the most demanding titles are making me consider a new high-performance rig next year (potentially with a GTX 1170 or reusing the 970). Before making that switch, I might try overclocking again.

I’m curious if my current setup can handle the next generation of games. Since I’m not overly demanding, there’s room for some adjustments. I’m speculating that further overclocking the CPU and GPU could extend my gaming experience to three or more years, though cooling and power supply might still be limiting factors. I’m not inclined toward gradual upgrades (besides the GPU), so I plan to build a fresh system eventually. Should I save aggressively for a year or spread it over two or three years? I realize I missed better cooling and power options in my first build, which could restrict future overclocking potential. I’ll make sure not to repeat that mistake next time.

With the current constraints, what would you suggest is the most effective overclock I can achieve? So far, I’ve only experimented with CPU and GPU overclocking, tried RAM overclocking on a laptop (results were poor), and want to preserve component longevity for my family business.
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shinaidra
04-28-2017, 04:41 AM #1

I possess some basic knowledge of overclocking. My first gaming setup was assembled in 2007, and I successfully enhanced the performance of my Core2Duo 8500 (using CM Hyper 212 Evo) and GTX 260. It performed exceptionally well, surpassing expectations and handling heavy usage until I eventually upgraded.

I constructed this system in mid to late 2013:
CPU - I5 3570k @ 3.4 GHz
Motherboard - AsRock Z77 Extreme4
GPU - Gigabyte GTX 970
Storage - 240 GB Samsung 840 Series
Hard Drive - 2 TB Seagate Barracuda
Cooler - CM Hyper 212 Evo
Case - Corsair 300R
Power Supply - CX600M (I opted for a more affordable option)
Monitor - HP 27i, currently at 1080p and possibly moving toward 4K soon

It previously ran a used MSI 560 Ti TwinFroze for several years due to limited overclocking capabilities. The performance improvement was noticeable. Now I’m enjoying smooth gaming, but the most demanding titles are making me consider a new high-performance rig next year (potentially with a GTX 1170 or reusing the 970). Before making that switch, I might try overclocking again.

I’m curious if my current setup can handle the next generation of games. Since I’m not overly demanding, there’s room for some adjustments. I’m speculating that further overclocking the CPU and GPU could extend my gaming experience to three or more years, though cooling and power supply might still be limiting factors. I’m not inclined toward gradual upgrades (besides the GPU), so I plan to build a fresh system eventually. Should I save aggressively for a year or spread it over two or three years? I realize I missed better cooling and power options in my first build, which could restrict future overclocking potential. I’ll make sure not to repeat that mistake next time.

With the current constraints, what would you suggest is the most effective overclock I can achieve? So far, I’ve only experimented with CPU and GPU overclocking, tried RAM overclocking on a laptop (results were poor), and want to preserve component longevity for my family business.

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05-04-2017, 04:53 PM
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Memory doesn't usually require heavy optimization. If you desire a slight boost in speed, an overclocking to around 4+GHz should be manageable for both the cooler and the power source.
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tyoshi1
05-04-2017, 04:53 PM #2

Memory doesn't usually require heavy optimization. If you desire a slight boost in speed, an overclocking to around 4+GHz should be manageable for both the cooler and the power source.

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RelampagoMC
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05-05-2017, 12:58 AM
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Memory doesn't always require heavy upgrades. If you desire a slight boost in speed, it's possible. A 4+GHz overclock should likely fit both the cooler's and power supply's limits.
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RelampagoMC
05-05-2017, 12:58 AM #3

Memory doesn't always require heavy upgrades. If you desire a slight boost in speed, it's possible. A 4+GHz overclock should likely fit both the cooler's and power supply's limits.

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