overclock i7 920 dx58so help!
overclock i7 920 dx58so help!
Hi everyone,
I understand this issue has been discussed before, but I haven’t found the solutions I’m looking for.
My situation: I own a PC from last year that I bought for around 305 Dollars. It performed adequately for basic tasks, but I realized the limitations of PC gaming. After some time, I’ve played all the games my system could handle, and now I’m eager to tackle more challenging titles, but it’s not working.
The components installed are:
- Case: Corsair Carbide 300r
- Power Supply: Corsair HX520W
- Motherboard: Intel DX58SO
- CPU: Intel i7-920 2.99 GHz
- GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 275
- RAM: Corsair 6Gb XMS DDR3-1600MHz (TR3X6G1600C9)
- CPU-Cooler: Noctua NH-U9B SE2 (12.50cm)
- Case-Cooling: Only one fan is connected due to compatibility issues
My goal was to attempt CPU overclocking, as it seems well-suited for this machine. I also considered upgrading the GPU and RAM, though that’s not my main concern right now.
As you might have noticed, I’m struggling to find clear guidance on how to proceed safely. I tried using the Intel Desktop Control Center, but at 3.3 Ghz CS:GO performance dropped significantly (it worked at 2.99 Ghz, crashed at 3.6 Ghz).
I’m curious: Would this PC be capable of an overclock? Should I replace the cooler, verify if the PSU can supply enough power, and check if new RAM is necessary? Additionally, I’d like to know the expected lifespan of the system with an overclock and whether it could support newer games.
Please let me know if I’ve misunderstood anything or if you have any advice.
Thanks,
Strombo
The 980TI stands out as the top performer among these options, though it belongs to an older generation and would benefit from a more powerful power supply. Its price ranges between $400 and $500. Alternatively, a GTX 1070 offers a slight performance boost at a lower cost, consuming significantly less power. Both options may be limited by your CPU capabilities. Upgrading the CPU and motherboard would be advisable if you choose the 1070.
The GTX 1060 is recommended as the most balanced choice—excellent for 1080P, adequate for 1440P, compatible with most CPUs, and priced around $250. The RX480 is marginally slower but outperforms the 1060 in certain games. If you find a good deal, it’s worth considering.
For those on a tighter budget, the RX-470 is approximately $180 and still offers solid performance.
Strombo:
Hello everyone,
I understand this issue has been discussed before, but I haven’t found the solutions I’m looking for.
My situation: I bought a PC last year for around 305 Dollars. It functioned properly at first, but I realized the limitations of PC gaming. After playing all the games my system could handle, I now want to try more advanced titles, but it’s not working.
The components installed are:
- Case: Corsair Carbide 300r
- Power Supply: Corsair HX520W
- Motherboard: Intel DX58SO
- CPU: Intel i7-920 2.99 GHz
- GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 275
- RAM: Corsair 6Gb XMS DDR3-1600MHz (TR3X6G1600C9)
- CPU-Cooler: Noctua NH-U9B SE2 (12.50cm)
- Case-Cooling: Only one fan is connected due to compatibility issues
My goal was to attempt CPU overclocking, as it seems well-suited for this machine. I also considered replacing the GPU and RAM, though that wasn’t my main concern.
As you’ve probably noticed, I’m still unsure how to proceed with overclocking. I tried using the Intel Desktop Control Center: at 3.3 Ghz CS:GO it worked fine, but at 2.99 Ghz it became unstable and at 3.6 Ghz the system crashed, requiring a reset.
Now I’m curious whether my PC can handle an overclock. Should I expect additional cooling needs, will the PSU provide enough power, and do I need new RAM? If so, what steps should I take safely? How long could the PC last with an overclock? And if it’s possible, what would be the best approach to run newer games?
I hope I didn’t say too much, and I’d appreciate your help soon. Feel free to ask for more details if needed.
Best regards,
Strombo
Strombo:
Hello everyone,
I understand this question has been asked before, but I haven’t found the answers I’m looking for.
My situation is this: I bought a PC last year for around 305 dollars. It worked fine at first, but I realized the limitations of PC gaming. After some time, I played all the games my system could handle, and now I want to try more advanced titles, but it’s not working.
The components installed are:
- Case: Corsair Carbide 300r
- Power Supply: Corsair HX520W
- Motherboard: Intel DX58SO
- CPU: Intel i7-920 2.99 GHz
- GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 275
- RAM: Corsair 6Gb XMS DDR3-1600MHz (TR3X6G1600C9)
- CPU-Cooler: Noctua NH-U9B SE2 (12.50cm)
- Case-Cooling: Only one fan is connected due to compatibility issues
My goal was to attempt CPU overclocking, as it seems well-suited for that purpose. I also considered replacing the GPU and RAM, though that wasn’t my main concern.
As you should have noticed so far, I’m not sure how to proceed with overclocking. I tried using the Intel Desktop Control Center, but CS:GO stopped working at 3.3 GHz (functioned at 2.99 GHz) and crashed at 3.6 GHz, requiring a reset.
I’m curious: would this PC be able to handle an overclock? Should I upgrade the cooler, verify the PSU’s capacity, and possibly replace the RAM? If so, how should I do it safely? How long could it last with an overclock? And can it run newer games afterward?
Thank you for your quick response, 010010.
If you need more details, just let me know.
Best regards,
Strombo
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Strombo :
Hello everyone,
I understand this inquiry has been discussed before, but I haven’t found the solutions I’m looking for.
My issue is that I own a PC from last year, which I bought for around 305 Dollars. It functioned properly at first, but I realized the challenges of PC gaming. After some time, I played only simple games my system could handle, and now I’m eager to tackle more advanced titles, but my machine can’t keep up.
The components currently installed are:
- Case: Corsair Carbide 300r
- Power Supply: Corsair HX520W
- Motherboard: Intel DX58SO
- CPU: Intel i7-920 2.99 GHz
- GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 275
- RAM: Corsair 6Gb XMS DDR3-1600MHz (TR3X6G1600C9)
- CPU-Cooler: Noctua NH-U9B SE2 (12.50cm)
- Case-Cooling: Due to several issues, only one fan is connected (MOBO doesn’t support more)
My goal was to attempt CPU overclocking, as it seems well-suited for that purpose. I also considered replacing the GPU and RAM, though this isn’t my main concern.
As you should have noticed so far, I lack clear guidance on how to proceed with overclocking. I tried using the Intel Desktop Control Center, but CS:GO became unstable at 3.3 Ghz (functioned at 2.99 Ghz), and at 3.6 Ghz the system crashed, requiring a reset.
I’m curious whether my PC can handle an overclock and what the next steps would be—such as whether a new cooler or upgraded PSU is needed, if additional RAM is necessary, and how long the system could last with these changes. I’d also appreciate any advice on whether it’s possible to run newer games after this upgrade.
Thank you for your quick response, 010010.
If you need further details, just let me know.
Best regards,
Strombo
Strombo shared his thoughts with the group. He explained that he owns a PC from last year, purchased for around 305 dollars, which functioned adequately for basic tasks. However, he encountered difficulties with PC gaming, especially advanced titles. The system ran well until it reached its limits, after which he could no longer handle more demanding games.
He listed the installed components: case (Corsair Carbide 300r), power supply (Corsair HX520W), motherboard (Intel DX58SO), CPU (Intel i7-920 2.99 GHz), GPU (NVIDIA GeForce GTX 275), RAM (Corsair 6Gb XMS DDR3-1600MHz), and cooling solutions (Noctua NH-U9B SE2 fan, case cooling).
Strombo expressed interest in overclocking the CPU, as it seemed capable of it. He also wanted a new GPU and RAM, though not for the first time he sought advice. He admitted to struggling with overclocking methods, mentioning issues with the Intel Desktop Control Center and the instability of CS:GO at certain speeds.
He asked whether his current setup could support an overclock, what additional components would be needed, and how to proceed safely. He also inquired about the expected lifespan of the PC with an overclock and its ability to run newer games. Strombo appreciated the quick response and offered further suggestions for those on a budget, suggesting alternatives like GTX 1060 or RX 480 and recommending RAM upgrades. He also humorously wondered if the modified PC could handle titles like GTA 5 or The Witcher 3.
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Strombo :
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Strombo :
Hello everyone,
I understand this inquiry has been discussed before, but I haven't found the solutions I'm looking for.
My issue: I own a PC from last year, which I bought for around 305 Dollars. It functioned properly and was sufficient for basic tasks, but I soon realized the challenges of PC gaming. After playing all the games my system could handle, I found myself wanting to tackle more demanding titles, though it wasn't possible.
The components currently installed are:
- Case: Corsair Carbide 300r
- Power Supply: Corsair HX520W
- Motherboard: Intel DX58SO
- CPU: Intel i7-920 2.99 GHz
- GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 275
- RAM: Corsair 6Gb XMS DDR3-1600MHz (TR3X6G1600C9)
- CPU-Cooler: Noctua NH-U9B SE2 (12.50cm)
- Case-Cooling: Due to several issues, only one fan is connected (MOBO doesn't support additional ones)
My goal was to attempt CPU overclocking, as I read it could be optimized. I also planned to upgrade the GPU and RAM, though this wasn't my primary reason for writing this. As you should have noticed so far, I lack clear guidance on how to proceed with overclocking.
I tried using the Intel Desktop Control Center, but at 3.3 Ghz CS:GO performance dropped significantly (it worked at 2.99 Ghz and crashed at 3.6 Ghz). Now I'm curious: Would my PC be capable of handling an overclock? Should I consider a new cooler, checking if the PSU can supply enough power, and whether additional RAM is needed?
If it's feasible, how long could the system last with an overclock? And would it be able to run newer games?
I hope I didn't say too much, and I appreciate any help you can offer soon. Feel free to ask for more details.
Best regards,
Strombo
Strombo shared his thoughts with the group. He explained that he had a PC from last year, purchased for around 305 Dollars, which functioned adequately for basic tasks. However, he encountered difficulties with PC gaming due to performance issues. He listed the hardware details: a Corsair Carbide 300r case, Corsair HX520W power supply, Intel DX58SO motherboard, an Intel i7-920 processor at 2.99 GHz, a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 275 GPU, Corsair 6Gb XMS DDR3-1600MHz RAM, and a Noctua NH-U9B CPU cooler. He also mentioned that due to several problems, only one fan was connected in the case.
He expressed interest in overclocking the CPU, as it seemed capable of it, and wanted to upgrade the GPU and RAM. He shared his struggles with overclocking using the Intel Desktop Control Center, noting crashes at higher speeds and the need to reset settings. Strombo asked whether his system could handle an overclock, if a new cooler or PSU was necessary, and what the expected lifespan would be. He also sought advice on whether newer games could still run smoothly.
He emphasized the importance of better cooling and suggested upgrading the GPU, RAM, and cooling system. Strombo thanked the group for their quick response and offered further details if needed.
The 980TI is the top performer among these options, though it's an older model and would need a more powerful power supply. Its price ranges from $400 to $500. If you're looking for a similar budget, a GTX 1070 offers a bit more speed and uses less power, costing around $250. The RX480 is marginally slower but performs better in certain games, and it's about $250 as well. If you find a good deal, it's worth considering. The RX-470 is another option at around $180, providing a significant upgrade over your current setup.