New to Overclocking
New to Overclocking
Hi all first time here, I'm still waiting for parts to come in to finish my build but new to overclocking period.
Here will be my PC spec. as of Friday.
Case: Corsair Obsidian 350D
CPU: core i7 4790K
Mobo: Asus Z97-A
Corsair Vengeance Pro DDR3 2400 2x8gb
GPU:Asus GTX970 Strix OC
PSU: Corsair RM850
CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i GTX
Mushkin 240GB SSD
Win 7 Pro 64bit soon will upgrade to Win 10
From my research looks like around 4.6 to 4.7 would be a ideal, looking to do a lot of gaming Arma 3, Project Cars etc.
From my understanding so far is newer build no longer need to be overclocked though bios? Will my motherboard come with OC software or where should I grab the best OC tools?
I haven't built a PC since AMD Athlon 64 bit was first released. Sorry for my lack of knowledge these days.
Hi and welcome. When dealing with CPUs, you need to overclock in the BIOS, and for GPU overclocking you can use MSI Afterburner or EVGA Precision X, which are free options. You should pay close attention to temperature during overclocking, ensuring it stays below 80°C under stress. For testing, avoid using Prime95 as it puts a lot of strain on the CPU. An alternative like AIDA64 (with a 30-day trial) or Intel Burnster would work well. Good luck with your overclocking efforts! 😀
Hi and welcome. When dealing with CPUs, you need to overclock in the BIOS, and for GPU overclocking you can use MSI Afterburner or EVGA Precision X, which are free options. You should pay close attention to temperature during overclocking, ensuring it stays below 80°C under stress. For testing, avoid using Prime95 as it puts a lot of strain on the CPU. An alternative like AIDA64 (with a 30-day trial) or Intel Burnster would work well. Good luck with your overclocking efforts! 😀
Hello and welcome. When it comes to CPUs, you need to overclock in the BIOS, and if you plan to boost GPU performance, MSI Afterburner or EVGA Precision X are free options. You should pay close attention to temperatures during overclocking, aiming to keep them below 80°C under stress. For testing, avoid using Prime95 as it can strain your CPU. I’d suggest Aida64 (limited trial) or Intel Burnster for better results.
Good luck with your overclocking efforts! 😊
I’ve used Prime95 before mostly to monitor temperatures under heavy load. I also use Afterburner for my graphics card and run various stress tests to prevent thermal issues during long gaming sessions. It’s reassuring that I can still manage this through the system BIOS. I remember reading that newer core processors are handled via software rather than the BIOS, so I should be fine with them. Can’t wait for most of my components to arrive today!