What are my thoughts on overclocking and selecting a CPU for my next build?

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What are my thoughts on overclocking and selecting a CPU for my next build?

What are my thoughts on overclocking and selecting a CPU for my next build?

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CROSSBOWWEAPON
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07-11-2016, 10:32 AM

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I plan to purchase my PC parts this Black Friday and aim to obtain an i5-6600K with overclocking (using a Hyper 212x CPU fan). The main concern is whether the CPU price during the sale would require a different model if it exceeds my budget. If I can afford the i5-6500, should I choose it? Can I perform the overclocking? And if my budget only allows for an i3, is it worth the difference between the 6300 and the 6100 when overclocking? Thanks for reading.

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CROSSBOWWEAPON

07-11-2016, 10:32 AM #1

I plan to purchase my PC parts this Black Friday and aim to obtain an i5-6600K with overclocking (using a Hyper 212x CPU fan). The main concern is whether the CPU price during the sale would require a different model if it exceeds my budget. If I can afford the i5-6500, should I choose it? Can I perform the overclocking? And if my budget only allows for an i3, is it worth the difference between the 6300 and the 6100 when overclocking? Thanks for reading.

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Crazy_Heaven
Posting Freak

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07-30-2016, 06:52 PM

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In theory, you can modify some non-K CPUs. But if you truly wish to optimize, then opt for a K. Which i3-6100 versus i3-6300? If funds permit, consider the 63000. Still, you cannot select the CPU alone. What about the remaining theoretical aspects? What is the total budget?

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Crazy_Heaven

07-30-2016, 06:52 PM #2

In theory, you can modify some non-K CPUs. But if you truly wish to optimize, then opt for a K. Which i3-6100 versus i3-6300? If funds permit, consider the 63000. Still, you cannot select the CPU alone. What about the remaining theoretical aspects? What is the total budget?

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TdmFan92
Senior Member

602

07-31-2016, 05:09 AM

#3

Don't be shocked if none of those CPUs are genuinely discounted during the legendary Black Friday.

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TdmFan92

07-31-2016, 05:09 AM #3

Don't be shocked if none of those CPUs are genuinely discounted during the legendary Black Friday.

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Kynedee
Posting Freak

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08-04-2016, 12:17 AM

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USAFRet:
Don't be shocked if none of those CPUs are actually discounted for the legendary Black Friday. If that happens, I'd probably go for an i3 unless I can afford a cheaper i5. Could you share some thoughts on the questions I mentioned?

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Kynedee

08-04-2016, 12:17 AM #4

USAFRet:
Don't be shocked if none of those CPUs are actually discounted for the legendary Black Friday. If that happens, I'd probably go for an i3 unless I can afford a cheaper i5. Could you share some thoughts on the questions I mentioned?

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LordTemple
Junior Member

21

08-05-2016, 12:12 PM

#5

In theory, you can modify some non-K CPUs. But if you truly wish to optimize, then opt for a K. Which i3-6100 versus i3-6300? If funds permit, consider the 63000. Still, you cannot select the CPU alone. What about the remaining theoretical aspects? What is the total budget?

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LordTemple

08-05-2016, 12:12 PM #5

In theory, you can modify some non-K CPUs. But if you truly wish to optimize, then opt for a K. Which i3-6100 versus i3-6300? If funds permit, consider the 63000. Still, you cannot select the CPU alone. What about the remaining theoretical aspects? What is the total budget?

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Dumbunniez
Junior Member

25

08-12-2016, 11:56 AM

#6

For example, don't undercut the PSU by choosing a 6300 instead of a 6100.

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Dumbunniez

08-12-2016, 11:56 AM #6

For example, don't undercut the PSU by choosing a 6300 instead of a 6100.

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beschteLars
Member

221

08-13-2016, 10:05 PM

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In theory, you can replace some non-K CPUs. But if you truly wish to do so, opt for a K model.
If you have the budget, consider the 63000.
Nevertheless...you can't pick a CPU alone.
What about the other aspects? What's the total budget?
I plan to use an AsRock fatality z170 gaming k4 board. A 500W PSU from Corsair, though higher wattage might be available depending on availability. I'll use an AsRock spec alpha case. 1 Tb SATA III 7,200RPM hard drive and 8GB DDR4 2400 RAM. My target is spending up to around 170 on the CPU.

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beschteLars

08-13-2016, 10:05 PM #7

In theory, you can replace some non-K CPUs. But if you truly wish to do so, opt for a K model.
If you have the budget, consider the 63000.
Nevertheless...you can't pick a CPU alone.
What about the other aspects? What's the total budget?
I plan to use an AsRock fatality z170 gaming k4 board. A 500W PSU from Corsair, though higher wattage might be available depending on availability. I'll use an AsRock spec alpha case. 1 Tb SATA III 7,200RPM hard drive and 8GB DDR4 2400 RAM. My target is spending up to around 170 on the CPU.