Gaming benefits/downsides to overclocking RAM, CPU, and GPU

TheAtomicGoose · Jul 1, 2014

Hi All,
I was wondering what some of the upsides and downsides of overclocking RAM, CPU, and GPU in terms of gaming performance. I'm aware of what their effects are on the hardware itself, but not what they do to your gaming (and overall) computer experience. Thanks!

Gam3r01 · Jul 2, 2014

If you are aware of hardware (More heat/power etc) then the rest is easy.

You are simply pushing components to faster than factory speeds, at the cost of heat and power. You gain performance in doing so. There is no gaming downside unless they are unstable.

TheAtomicGoose · Jul 2, 2014

Overclockable hardware (especially processors) are generally more expensive, correct?

Gam3r01 · Jul 2, 2014

Processors are a few dollars extra yes, except AMD because all their gaming processors are unlocked.
Memory stays the same, and graphics cards are unlocked, but cooling matters more there.

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