Overclocking CPU so my new GPU doesnt bottleneck

Zaltor92 · Jan 12, 2014

Hello guys, i'm going to purchase a GTX660 in the coming weeks, my CPU which is a
http://www.amazon.co.uk/AMD-Athlon-651K-Black-Edition/dp/B0072PRPP4

I know its not the best but if i were to OC is i should be able to get more from my GPU .
I have fairly good cooling in my PC with 4 fans and an aftermarket CPU heatsink/fan.

What would be the best and easiest way for me to do this ? Thanks

ewok93 · Jan 12, 2014

Through your bios. What is your motherboard?

Zaltor92 · Jan 12, 2014

Hey thanks for the reply, my mobo is Gigabyte GA-A55M-S2V

ewok93 · Jan 12, 2014

That's not going to overclock well... I would not suggest trying.

Zaltor92 · Jan 12, 2014

Ahhhh dam !

Zaltor92 · Jan 12, 2014

on a side note would it be better getting a new Motherboard/CPU with the money i'd spend on a gpu ?

ewok93 · Jan 12, 2014

Well, what's your current GPU? I would save up a bit to do a full upgrade, because chances are if a 660 is an upgrade, a new CPU will be bottlenecked by your current GPU.

Zaltor92 · Jan 12, 2014

My current GPU is a 460 1gb so its quite old

Zaltor92 · Jan 12, 2014

I guess what im trying to get at is, if i we're to buy the 660 would i see an improvement ? im one of those people who when they have there mind set on something i really want it

ewok93 · Jan 12, 2014

It will be an improvement, if you really want it, go for it. Just get a new CPU/motherboard asap.

Zaltor92 · Jan 12, 2014

Ok thanks, i'll get this GPU then save up for the others. do you recommend any cpu and motherboard that are fairly good priced ?

ewok93 · Jan 12, 2014

A 6300 or 8320 probably have the best price/performance ratio.

Zaltor92 · Jan 12, 2014

Ok is there a mobo around 40-50 to pair with that cpu ?

ewok93 · Jan 12, 2014

No. Do not get cheap motherboards. $70+, or $90+ for overclocking. Asus M5A97 R2 boards are good, LE is cheaper, but isn't great for overclocking.

zachparr2442 · Jan 12, 2014

Asus M5A97 R2.0
http://www.amazon.com/ASUS-M5A97-R2-0-SATA-Motherboard/dp/B008V9959O

you can find them between 85-95 dollars
Usually you can find a deal if there is a combo set with the Fx6300 or the fx 8320 like ewok93 mentions

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