I only overclock my GPU, an average of 10fps for free is nothing to scoff at. My i5 is fast enough at stock so I haven't bothered overclocking it yet.
I only overclock my GPU, an average of 10fps for free is nothing to scoff at. My i5 is fast enough at stock so I haven't bothered overclocking it yet.
I have an i5 2500K, so I overclocked it from 3.3 to 4.5GHz. Can take it further, but then I have to start playing with the voltages, which I'm not comfortable with. Using a Noctua NH-D14 and the CPU temps never go above 56degC.
Maybe one day when my CPU starts to struggle I will overclock it further. I know guys hit 5GHz with the 2500K on air cooling.
I've only got a laptop (which i play on) but have never actually checked online if it's possible to overclock it, but even if it was.. I probabely wouldn't over clock it anyway because i will probably break something xD
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Overclocking is my main hobby, I also do it for clients and for my personal setup.
I've managed to take a 4790K to 4.95Ghz, just waiting for proper cooling to arrive then I'll attempt 5.1Ghz on it.
Currently running a 4690K @ 4.8Ghz under a CM Nepton 280L, My xmp profile for my ram is 1866 but they are currently sitting at 2400 @1.65V.
Eat - Sleep - Overclock - Repeat
Originally Posted by The Joker
So when do you break out the liquid nitrogen ?
Unfortunately those days are long gone for me, its become way to expensive and time consuming.
These days its all about clc and air cooling for me and on the odd occasion full loop overclocking.
Eat - Sleep - Overclock - Repeat
But can you really control the temps to such a degree to avoid salt and moisture build up?
If I remember correctly, you live in the same vicinity as me? I know from working at Key that this was a major issue on the coast.
@Joker , Do you find that its worth it ? I know this can turn into a long debatable topic but is doing a standard xmp overclock worth it, how much does it improve game performance in general? also blow anything yet?
unfortunately i have a I5 2400 so I cant overclock except by messing with voltage which i'm not so sure i want to attempt.
Im suprised by the poll results, especial you @Eugene I thought you would be overclocking your rig for some reason.
Same here! I5 2500K is such a decent performer - and my HD 7850 is also purring like a herkin at 1Ghz.
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I usually undervolt a bit rather than overclock. Though towards the end of a PCs life when performance is no longer adequate then I'll overclock.
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