Starting a new build system (OC Help needed)
Starting a new build system (OC Help needed)
Hello everyone, welcome to the community.
I recently chose to assemble a fresh gaming PC after getting drawn back into the PC scene with the re-launch of WoW Classic – but now I also wanted to expand my game library. For the last five years I didn’t own a PC and relied mainly on MacBook Pros, plus Xbox for gaming.
Back in the day I built my own systems, most recently about five years ago. I’ve just completed my new build and am eager to fine-tune it so it performs at its best without pushing too far.
I’m keen on overclocking the graphics card, the CPU (if there’s space on the Ryzen), and the RAM if possible.
I’ve watched some YouTube tutorials and searched online, but it looks like everyone uses different methods and tools, so I’m seeking guidance from your experts on what works best and how to ensure everything functions smoothly after overclocking.
Thanks in advance!
Here’s my current configuration:
https://pcpartpicker.com/list/jt2DCb
PCPartPicker Part List
CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 3600 3.6 GHz 6-Core Processor
CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i RGB PLATINUM 75 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler
Motherboard: ASRock X570M Pro4 Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard
Memory: G.Skill Trident Z RGB 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3600
Storage: Team GX2 1 TB 2.5" SSD
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER 8 GB WINDFORCE OC
Case: Thermaltake Level 20 VT MicroATX Desktop Case
Power Supply: EVGA G5 650 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit
Case Fan: Corsair LL120RGB LED (Three Fans With Lighting Node PRO) 43.25 CFM 120 mm
Photos of my build (if you’re interested):
In reality, with today’s CPUs and GPUs, the available performance boost from overclocking isn’t substantial. There’s a slight improvement compared to the standard settings, but it’s hardly significant. Ryzen processors tend to increase based on temperature and voltage limits (and VRM quality, I think), while Nvidia GPUs will reach their full potential as long as temperatures and power constraints aren’t exceeded. If you’re using an AIO CPU with a reliable motherboard, you should be okay with the default settings. For the GPU, the only thing that would help is adjusting the power target in MSI Afterburner to its highest setting. Regarding memory, optimizing timings rather than increasing clock speeds usually provides better results.