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October 2, 2013 2:18:10 PM

I just completed my first build not to long ago and now I am interested in overclocking my rig to its fullest potential.

My hardware is:
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($225.99 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ Outlet PC)
Motherboard: Asus Z87-PRO ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($174.99 @ NCIX US)
Memory: G.Skill Trident X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2400 Memory ($82.45 @ Newegg)
Storage: Sandisk Extreme 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($99.99 @ Microcenter)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Black 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card ($409.99 @ Amazon)
Case: NZXT Phantom 410 (Gunmetal/Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($109.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA 750W 80 PLUS Gold Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($89.99 @ Microcenter)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NS95 DVD/CD Writer ($15.99 @ Microcenter)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8 (OEM) (64-bit) ($90.87 @ Outlet PC)
Monitor: Asus VS238H-P 23.0" Monitor ($144.99 @ Amazon)
Keyboard: Cooler Master CM Storm Trigger Wired Gaming Keyboard ($122.98 @ Newegg)
Mouse: Logitech G500 Wired Laser Mouse ($46.99 @ Amazon)
Other: NZXT Hue ($30.00)
Total: $1675.18
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-10-02 17:15 EDT-0400)

Can anyone link me to a tutorial on how to overclock my hardware? Any advice on what to do would be greatly appreciated!

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a c 424 K Overclocking
October 2, 2013 5:31:03 PM

No, No, NO, it's all wrong........just kidding, looks like a sweet rig, should Love it! Have fun! ;) 
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October 2, 2013 5:36:37 PM

Lol thanks.... so any advice?
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a c 424 K Overclocking
October 2, 2013 6:04:27 PM

I'd be happy with it
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October 3, 2013 8:23:59 AM

trick069 said:
I just completed my first build not to long ago and now I am interested in overclocking my rig to its fullest potential.

My hardware is:
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($225.99 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ Outlet PC)
Motherboard: Asus Z87-PRO ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($174.99 @ NCIX US)
Memory: G.Skill Trident X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2400 Memory ($82.45 @ Newegg)
Storage: Sandisk Extreme 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($99.99 @ Microcenter)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Black 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card ($409.99 @ Amazon)
Case: NZXT Phantom 410 (Gunmetal/Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($109.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA 750W 80 PLUS Gold Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($89.99 @ Microcenter)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NS95 DVD/CD Writer ($15.99 @ Microcenter)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8 (OEM) (64-bit) ($90.87 @ Outlet PC)
Monitor: Asus VS238H-P 23.0" Monitor ($144.99 @ Amazon)
Keyboard: Cooler Master CM Storm Trigger Wired Gaming Keyboard ($122.98 @ Newegg)
Mouse: Logitech G500 Wired Laser Mouse ($46.99 @ Amazon)
Other: NZXT Hue ($30.00)
Total: $1675.18
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-10-02 17:15 EDT-0400)

Can anyone link me to a tutorial on how to overclock my hardware? Any advice on what to do would be greatly appreciated!


I also have the i5 4670K and I have used the info in this thread to get it up to 4.7 GHz: http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/id-1722630/intel-god-...
Very simple, easy to follow steps to OC.

Good luck!

Yogi

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