I currently have an AMD FX-6100 at the Standard 3.3GHz with the basic processor cooler along with the six fans that I have built into my case. I am an avid player of Flight Simulator X and if you do not know already it is only a 32-bit game that relies heavily on one core of the processor. So, now my question is: Is it safe to overclock my graphics card to 4.0GHz for short periods (two-five hours) while playing Flight Simulator X then resetting the speed back to 3.3 GHz? Or can adjusting the speed frequently harm the processor? Also, I haven't been able to find a straight answer for it but: is there a certain temperature range that I should stay in while overclocking? I don't have liquid cooling and am nervous about relying on just fans to keep my processor cool.
Thanks!
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