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I don't know much about OC but I really would love to OC my computer. Lets put prices aside for now

Specs:
i7 4770K @ 3.5GHZ Stock Cooler
8GB Ballistix RAM
ASRock Pro 4 Mother Board
EVGA GTX 770
Corsair CX 600M

I would like to OC my computer over 4.0+. I'm not sure if my MB will handle it or how much my MB can handle etc, (I'm a noob) I'm trying to get as much knowledge thanks! What type of cooler would be best for OC with this build.
 
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As long as you have good enough airflow into the case, yes, it'll do the job just fine. As for the connector, don't fret as the H100i uses a special SATA power connection, rather than the old Molex ones and if you don't have a spare SATA, you can pick up a 6 pin to SATA convertor cable that'll do the job :)
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Hi there!

Looking at your specs I can safely say you should be quite capable of hitting the 4.5GHz barrier with that chip on that motherboard (I have a pro 3 myself) but you will want to invest in an aftermarket cooler as the stock cooler is about as much use for overclocking as a lump of coal would be. The Thermaltake NIC C5 should do you just fine and isn't too expensive, unless you want to go with an all-in-one water cooler in which case I'd go for either a Kraken X60 or a Corsair H100i.
 
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would the H100i require a lot of PSU?
 
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Not at all, no. It consumes around 8-10 watts so you won't have any issues. The only thing you need to be certain of before ordering is that it will fit in your case.
 
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I have a Corsair 300r with a EVGA GTX 770. Where exactly would a H100i go?
 
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You can fit one in the roof but not with a push-pull configuration.
 
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It'll do the job correct? I also don''t have any direct slots left on my corsair CX600M but there's some that hang out like the power cord for my GTX 770
 
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As long as you have good enough airflow into the case, yes, it'll do the job just fine. As for the connector, don't fret as the H100i uses a special SATA power connection, rather than the old Molex ones and if you don't have a spare SATA, you can pick up a 6 pin to SATA convertor cable that'll do the job :)
 
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