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slatometa2
Junior Member
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06-27-2018, 12:32 AM
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I need assistance with my first PC project. I’ve observed many builds but never encountered overclocking my setup. I’m aiming to boost my CPU to around 4 GHz and checking if other components can handle it. I also have an extra $100 to invest if you’d like me to upgrade. Would you recommend the AMD Ryzen 7 2700X 3.7 GHz 8-core cooler from Cooler Master?
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slatometa2
06-27-2018, 12:32 AM #1

I need assistance with my first PC project. I’ve observed many builds but never encountered overclocking my setup. I’m aiming to boost my CPU to around 4 GHz and checking if other components can handle it. I also have an extra $100 to invest if you’d like me to upgrade. Would you recommend the AMD Ryzen 7 2700X 3.7 GHz 8-core cooler from Cooler Master?

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Anselhero
Senior Member
582
06-27-2018, 01:19 AM
#2
This cooler is way too strong for your CPU. A good air cooler would be better. The power supply is really bad.
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Anselhero
06-27-2018, 01:19 AM #2

This cooler is way too strong for your CPU. A good air cooler would be better. The power supply is really bad.

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JokerFame
Senior Member
670
06-27-2018, 11:33 PM
#3
They're in agreement about that. "80+ Gold PSUs usually offer the highest value for performance."
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JokerFame
06-27-2018, 11:33 PM #3

They're in agreement about that. "80+ Gold PSUs usually offer the highest value for performance."

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SkullGamesSn
Member
71
07-01-2018, 12:01 AM
#4
I’d reduce the cooler and mobo… switch to a 3600 clock speed… move the HDD aside for now… release the surplus funds into a 5700 XT.
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SkullGamesSn
07-01-2018, 12:01 AM #4

I’d reduce the cooler and mobo… switch to a 3600 clock speed… move the HDD aside for now… release the surplus funds into a 5700 XT.

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Komoomoo
Member
69
07-04-2018, 07:13 AM
#5
Do you already have these components? If yes, then keep your funds for later use. Regarding overclocking, check out some tutorial videos. Overclocking is quite different from assembling a PC, so it doesn’t appear in the same content. You might want to look for motherboard-focused guides instead of CPU-specific ones. This way you’ll understand more about their functions.
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Komoomoo
07-04-2018, 07:13 AM #5

Do you already have these components? If yes, then keep your funds for later use. Regarding overclocking, check out some tutorial videos. Overclocking is quite different from assembling a PC, so it doesn’t appear in the same content. You might want to look for motherboard-focused guides instead of CPU-specific ones. This way you’ll understand more about their functions.