Want to overclock my i5 3570
Want to overclock my i5 3570
Hello!
I recently bought a Intel HP 6300 SFF it includes:
i5 3570 (non-k) @ 3.40 / 4 Gig DDR3 RAM/ Integrated Intel HD 2500/ 250 Barracuda HDD 7200RPM. I want to overclock my CPU but seems like i can`t , its probably my motherboard but i`m not sure. My Hp 6300 is a SFF so don`t know if i can replace the motherboard and put it in a Tower case. I tried intel XTU to overclock, i ran a benchmark on my CPU and compared on Hwbot.org there are many overclocked to around 4.5 or above but i can`t apply those profiles coz it says that i don`t have Overclocking enabled or my motherboard doesn`t support OC. So i need help because i`m not sure what to do and also about the GPU that i should , i`m not sure about what will work opr fit in here since i don`t know if i can change it to a tower, i was planning on buying a GTX 1050Ti but not sure what to do, i`ll link the Hardware info here , it includes motherboard model and such
https://ibb.co/fDaG5w
Thanks in Advance!
you'll also need an adapter since this HP requires various power connectors than typical ATX boards:
http://www.cradeal.com/images/657239-001.jpg
the fastest way is to add a GTX1050 TI low profile card:
https://pcpartpicker.com/product/Dw4NnQ/...105toc-4gl
Yes, it's your motherboard. You'll need a Z7x or P6x/Z6x chipset board to adjust settings for a slight overclock. Don't spend money on that unless necessary. The CPU is already capable of good performance. The 1050TI low-profile model without an extra PCIe power connector should fit the HP 6300 SFF.
Overclocking only provides a modest 5-10% boost in performance, while simultaneously increasing heat production significantly as the CPU operates beyond its intended speed. For instance, when playing BF1 on an i7 6800K with six cores at 3.60GHZ, the GPU usage can drop to 90% even though the CPU is only at 45% and running at 43°C during intense gameplay. However, by overclocking all cores to 4GHZ, I achieve around 55°C with near-constant 99% GPU utilization. This results in a much louder machine and a hotter room, making the extra 15 frames not worth it. With the stock setup, my performance stays consistently high at about 100fps, whereas overclocking only raises it to roughly 115fps. So, there really isn’t any benefit.
the P8H61 is a non overclockable H61 chipset, which should function, but swapping the current board would likely require a Z77 chipset. More stable and higher quality options are available. The HP board can support 290x or 470/480, though your power supply might not be sufficient. Upgrading to better cards is possible with an ATX tower and a new power supply featuring extra PCIe power connectors.
@Wayfall Thanks a lot, it makes sense. I’ll only be spending more money even though the stock is doing fine. I can say goodbye to overclocking for now. The remaining issue is the GPU. @helpstar which power supply do you recommend? I think a 290x and similar models should fit in SFF by tweaking some settings, though I might be wrong. Converting a pre-built PC into a tower seems like a hassle to me. But if it’s necessary, I can get a tower and install this motherboard plus a new PSU. Also, if you can help with the cards, I don’t know which ones would work best for my current system—there are too many options. I could get a card around 150 dollars (my system is around 130).
you'll also need an adapter since this HP requires different power connectors than typical ATX motherboards:
http://www.cradeal.com/images/657239-001.jpg
the fastest way is to install a GTX1050 TI low profile card
like:
https://pcpartpicker.com/product/Dw4NnQ/...105toc-4gl