Does overclock improve gaming performance?
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SteveFace
October 8, 2014 4:46:09 AM
I got a pretty old computer, and the good games my computer can run are a bit laggy. So I have heard about overclocking a while ago and I want to do that.
The question is, will overclocking improve FPS in my games? And my CPU has 45 C in idle, and that sounds pretty high to me (or is it?). And last question: Should I OC my GPU or CPU (for games)?
Here are my specs:
CPU: Intel Pentium Dual Core E2180 2.00 GHz
GPU: NVIDIA GeForce 9500 GT 1GB (i dont know what DDR)
Memory: 3GB RAM DDR2 333 Mhz
Motherboard: Gigabyte P31-S3G
The question is, will overclocking improve FPS in my games? And my CPU has 45 C in idle, and that sounds pretty high to me (or is it?). And last question: Should I OC my GPU or CPU (for games)?
Here are my specs:
CPU: Intel Pentium Dual Core E2180 2.00 GHz
GPU: NVIDIA GeForce 9500 GT 1GB (i dont know what DDR)
Memory: 3GB RAM DDR2 333 Mhz
Motherboard: Gigabyte P31-S3G
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October 8, 2014 5:02:38 AM
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SteveFace
October 8, 2014 5:10:29 AM
Not trying to be too negative, but you have several things working against you here if you want to play modern games. To overclock you need a CPU/motherboard combination that is capable of overclocking. You may be able to bump the buss speed up a little, but you are not going to get anything really worthwhile from your setup. Your CPU is simply to slow to be considered a gaming CPU, your video card is at the bottom of what is considered an entry level gaming card, when it was brand new. Now its just not going to cut it. And still running DDR2 memory, there isn't really much you can do that is going to make a difference. Sorry, but it you want to game, and you need better performance, you really need to start all over with a new build.
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SteveFace
October 8, 2014 5:32:53 AM
prit87 said:
raise the clock speed by 100 mhz and test the card stability by furmark or by simply playing games if the GPU is stable then the you are did it correctly if you get a restart or blue screen then you overdid it so i will say 200- 300 mhz is safe OC.Thanks, I did what you said, 20 FPS increase in Minecraft, 15 in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 and 15 in Assasin's Creed 1!
Thanks a LOT!
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SteveFace
October 8, 2014 5:33:46 AM
SteveFace said:
prit87 said:
raise the clock speed by 100 mhz and test the card stability by furmark or by simply playing games if the GPU is stable then the you are did it correctly if you get a restart or blue screen then you overdid it so i will say 200- 300 mhz is safe OC.Thanks, I did what you said, 20 FPS increase in Minecraft, 15 in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 and 15 in Assasin's Creed 1!
Thanks a LOT!
no problem glad i could help.
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SteveFace
October 8, 2014 5:45:35 AM
prit87 said:
raise the clock speed by 100 mhz and test the card stability by furmark or by simply playing games if the GPU is stable then the you are did it correctly if you get a restart or blue screen then you overdid it so i will say 200- 300 mhz is safe OC.Sorry for bothering but, sometimes In Gpu-Z everything drops (dont really know how to explain it but look http://i.imgur.com/HaULmUW.png). Is that a bug, my game lags a lot when that happens but it's only for about 5 seconds
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FatheredPuma81
October 8, 2014 10:27:59 AM
SteveFace said:
I got a pretty old computer, and the good games my computer can run are a bit laggy. So I have heard about overclocking a while ago and I want to do that.The question is, will overclocking improve FPS in my games? And my CPU has 45 C in idle, and that sounds pretty high to me (or is it?). And last question: Should I OC my GPU or CPU (for games)?
Here are my specs:
CPU: Intel Pentium Dual Core E2180 2.00 GHz
GPU: NVIDIA GeForce 9500 GT 1GB (i dont know what DDR)
Memory: 3GB RAM DDR2 333 Mhz
Motherboard: Gigabyte P31-S3G
The 9500 GT only comes with 1 GB of RAM if it's DDR2 so. Anyways I have the same GPU as you and got a 25% increase in fps when I put my core clock from 550 to 715 and my mem clock from 400 to 520. Just make sure it doesn't go into the 80 C and make sure u set ur fan to go how you would like. Example: http://prntscr.com/4u90vo (this is what I use)
As for the CPU I don't think it would be the problem yet but just in case i'd overclock it a little.
Also make sure you put new thermal paste on both of them if it's a year old (including if you got it from some friend a day ago because I doubt they would put thermal paste on it before they gave it to you) (I mean new thermal paste in the () thing).
Also you really badly need new RAM. That is most likely why games are lagging for you.
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FatheredPuma81
October 8, 2014 10:30:26 AM
SteveFace said:
And btw in idle my GPU is in 38 C, is that OKIdle temps do NOT matter. Run Unigine Heaven benchmark and make sure you don't go over 80C.
I idle around 50 C on my GPU and under load I get 70C so (I'm going to try and get new thermal paste so I can put it on since my graphics card has been in a computer for about 2 years doing nothing)
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FatheredPuma81
October 8, 2014 10:32:32 AM
prit87 said:
raise the clock speed by 100 mhz and test the card stability by furmark or by simply playing games if the GPU is stable then the you are did it correctly if you get a restart or blue screen then you overdid it so i will say 200- 300 mhz is safe OC.The graphics card I dont think is the problem. I think it might be his 333 MHz RAM. If he's lagging in Minecraft etc it's the RAM because I have the exact same card and get without overclock around 70 fps max (with around 120 I tihnk idk i never really payed attention without hte overclock)
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FatheredPuma81 said:
prit87 said:
raise the clock speed by 100 mhz and test the card stability by furmark or by simply playing games if the GPU is stable then the you are did it correctly if you get a restart or blue screen then you overdid it so i will say 200- 300 mhz is safe OC.The graphics card I dont think is the problem. I think it might be his 333 MHz RAM. If he's lagging in Minecraft etc it's the RAM because I have the exact same card and get without overclock around 70 fps max (with around 120 I tihnk idk i never really payed attention without hte overclock)
He has a really old system so lags can be occurred because of numerous reasons a backdated drives bad sectors in hdd over heating system memory error etc.
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FatheredPuma81
October 8, 2014 11:13:12 AM
prit87 said:
FatheredPuma81 said:
prit87 said:
raise the clock speed by 100 mhz and test the card stability by furmark or by simply playing games if the GPU is stable then the you are did it correctly if you get a restart or blue screen then you overdid it so i will say 200- 300 mhz is safe OC.The graphics card I dont think is the problem. I think it might be his 333 MHz RAM. If he's lagging in Minecraft etc it's the RAM because I have the exact same card and get without overclock around 70 fps max (with around 120 I tihnk idk i never really payed attention without hte overclock)
He has a really old system so lags can be occurred because of numerous reasons a backdated drives bad sectors in hdd over heating system memory error etc.
Yea but I wouldn't say it was the graphics card if anything.
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October 8, 2014 6:46:16 PM
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FatheredPuma81 said:
prit87 said:
FatheredPuma81 said:
prit87 said:
raise the clock speed by 100 mhz and test the card stability by furmark or by simply playing games if the GPU is stable then the you are did it correctly if you get a restart or blue screen then you overdid it so i will say 200- 300 mhz is safe OC.The graphics card I dont think is the problem. I think it might be his 333 MHz RAM. If he's lagging in Minecraft etc it's the RAM because I have the exact same card and get without overclock around 70 fps max (with around 120 I tihnk idk i never really payed attention without hte overclock)
He has a really old system so lags can be occurred because of numerous reasons a backdated drives bad sectors in hdd over heating system memory error etc.
Yea but I wouldn't say it was the graphics card if anything.
mosti said:
That pc needs to be thrown in the bin, it is ancient lol. My mobile phone is more powerful.This is not a gaming computer. It's good to overclock and see what you can do with it to gain experience and knowledge but other then that, you need a complete new system....nothing from this is salvageable.
The only thing he could salvage is the HDD and optical drive and may be PSu if its a good one.
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SteveFace
October 9, 2014 5:23:46 AM
Ik, my computer is a piece of junk, I like this : http://shop.imtec.ba/imtec-game-racunari/18257-imtec-ga..., mabye ill buy it (page is on bosnian)
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SteveFace
October 9, 2014 5:26:01 AM
mosti
October 9, 2014 5:31:48 AM
FatheredPuma81 said:
prit87 said:
FatheredPuma81 said:
prit87 said:
raise the clock speed by 100 mhz and test the card stability by furmark or by simply playing games if the GPU is stable then the you are did it correctly if you get a restart or blue screen then you overdid it so i will say 200- 300 mhz is safe OC.The graphics card I dont think is the problem. I think it might be his 333 MHz RAM. If he's lagging in Minecraft etc it's the RAM because I have the exact same card and get without overclock around 70 fps max (with around 120 I tihnk idk i never really payed attention without hte overclock)
He has a really old system so lags can be occurred because of numerous reasons a backdated drives bad sectors in hdd over heating system memory error etc.
Yea but I wouldn't say it was the graphics card if anything.
SteveFace said:
Ik, my computer is a piece of junk, I like this : http://shop.imtec.ba/imtec-game-racunari/18257-imtec-ga..., mabye ill buy it (page is on bosnian)Please don't buy a pre-built system! Seriously, build your own! You will get a far better bang for buck and it's relatively easy! Even for first timers (assuming they aren't completely not all there).
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FatheredPuma81
October 9, 2014 12:42:29 PM
SteveFace said:
Ik, my computer is a piece of junk, I like this : http://shop.imtec.ba/imtec-game-racunari/18257-imtec-ga..., mabye ill buy it (page is on bosnian)LOL at LEAST shop for a computer WITH a graphics card...
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SteveFace
October 10, 2014 9:06:21 AM
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SteveFace said:
well, I can buy 1 for about $800-$900, I don't know any good PC components, just the manufacturers lmao, thats why I wanna buy a pre-built systemHere is a good build for you with all good components.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($234.95 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($28.99 @ Micro Center)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-Gaming 5 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($129.99 @ NCIX US)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($74.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GB Twin Frozr V Video Card ($349.99 @ B&H)
Case: Cooler Master HAF 912 ATX Mid Tower Case ($39.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: XFX 650W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($49.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $908.89
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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mosti
October 10, 2014 7:34:36 PM
prit87 said:
SteveFace said:
well, I can buy 1 for about $800-$900, I don't know any good PC components, just the manufacturers lmao, thats why I wanna buy a pre-built systemHere is a good build for you with all good components.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($234.95 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($28.99 @ Micro Center)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-Gaming 5 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($129.99 @ NCIX US)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($74.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GB Twin Frozr V Video Card ($349.99 @ B&H)
Case: Cooler Master HAF 912 ATX Mid Tower Case ($39.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: XFX 650W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($49.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $908.89
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-10-10 12:54 EDT-0400
This has been chosen as the solution. You should thank him for the time he took to put this build together for you.
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SteveFace
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prit87 said:
SteveFace said:
well, I can buy 1 for about $800-$900, I don't know any good PC components, just the manufacturers lmao, thats why I wanna buy a pre-built systemHere is a good build for you with all good components.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($234.95 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($28.99 @ Micro Center)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-Gaming 5 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($129.99 @ NCIX US)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($74.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GB Twin Frozr V Video Card ($349.99 @ B&H)
Case: Cooler Master HAF 912 ATX Mid Tower Case ($39.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: XFX 650W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($49.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $908.89
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-10-10 12:54 EDT-0400
Thanks a lot, that's awesome! I can't wait to buy it! Thanks a LOT again!
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