Purchase a cooler and case for overclocking
Purchase a cooler and case for overclocking
Hi,
I'm considering overclocking but realize I'll need to purchase a new cooler and case for stability. I was hoping to stay under 100€. Could you give some advice?
My setup:
OS: Windows 10 Pro 64-bit
CPU: Intel® Core™ i7 CPU 870 @ 2.93GHZ
GPU: AMD Radeon HD 5670
Memory: 2x HyperX Savage 2400MHz 8GB
Disk: SATA 232 GB
PSU: NOX NX 750W
Motherboard: ASUS P7P55 LX
To push your PC to its absolute limit, you'll need a new cooler and a new case. But this might not be worth it, particularly if you have an older machine. I recommend attempting to overclock your system as it is. Just maintain the processor at its standard voltage—avoid leaving it on Auto in the BIOS, adjust it manually back to stock settings, and gradually increase the frequencies. You could easily gain a noticeable performance boost without significantly raising temperatures. Just monitor your CPU temperature closely. If you manage to overclock successfully but still want more power, think about investing in better cooling solutions. As shown in my notes, I achieved a solid overclock from an affordable motherboard and case, using the built-in cooler.
To push your PC to its absolute limit, you'll need a new cooler and a new case. But this might not be worth it, particularly if you have an older machine. I recommend attempting to overclock your system as it is. Just maintain the processor at its standard voltage—avoid leaving it on Auto in the BIOS, adjust it manually back to stock settings, and gradually increase the frequencies. You could easily gain a noticeable performance boost without significantly raising temperatures. Just monitor your CPU temperature closely. If you manage to overclock successfully but still want more, think about investing in better cooling solutions. As shown in my notes, I achieved a solid overclock from an affordable motherboard and case, using the built-in cooler.
If you wish to push your PC to its limits, you'll need a new cooler and a new case. But it might not be worth the investment, particularly for an older machine. I recommend attempting overclocking instead. Just maintain the processor at its standard voltage—don't leave it on Auto in the BIOS, adjust it manually back to stock voltage, and gradually increase the frequencies. You could easily gain a noticeable performance boost without significantly raising temperatures. Just monitor your CPU temperature closely. If you manage to overclock successfully but still want more power, think about investing in better cooling. As shown in my notes, I achieved a solid overclock from an affordable motherboard and case, along with the original cooler. The issue is that I'm already experiencing high idle temperatures, possibly due to a poor case or aging CPU (see image below). Do you still advise using the current build?
The most important factor is the complete load temperature. The idle temperature has no effect.......
If your computer is outdated and overheating, a fresh thermal paste should likely bring things down significantly.
Be sure to remove the old paste thoroughly and use the new one properly.
Wow, that's quite high. Make sure the CPU core voltage is within range. If it is, your cooler might be faulty—consider using a Hyper 212 cooler or something better.