Need help with what to do after building a gaming computer.

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MaxChasis

MaxChasis

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Hi, so I recently built a gaming computer with no experience at all, took me 6 hours following a 30 min video on how to build a computer. Somehow i managed to build it, and everything seems to work good (I really dont know, if it is) But i download some software that tells me temps and they are all at like 30-40c. My question is, what do I do now? Do I overclock stuff and how does that work? Is it always overclocked? Or do i press a button before a game to set me in overclock? I played Crysis 3 and i was around 60 fps with everything on Max except the AA, dipping down to 38 fps when entering new area that is very taxing. I also ran firestrike, and got a score of 1078, is that good? Do you guys have any recommendations for videos to watch any anything think for me to do? I really have no clue what to do. Thanks guys





Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor
Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO - CPU Cooler with 120 mm PWM Fan
MSI Z97-Gaming 5 LGA 1150 Intel Z97 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard
CORSAIR Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Memory
SAMSUNG 850 EVO-Series MZ-75E250B/AM 2.5" 250GB SATA III 3-D Vertical Internal Solid State
Seagate 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Hybrid Internal Hard Drive
MSI GTX 980 GAMING 4G GeForce GTX 980 4GB 256-Bit GDDR5 PCI Express 3.0 x16 HDCP
Corsair Obsidian 750D Black Aluminum / Steel ATX Full Tower Computer Case
SeaSonic SS-750KM3 750W ATX12V V2.3/EPS 12V V2.91 SLI Ready 80 PLUS GOLD Certified
 
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Overclocking certainly has its benefits, but it's more of an enthusiast pastime. If you're new, I suggest giving this guide a read; http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/forum/272214-29-wolfram-beginner-guide-overclocking.

The most important aspect of overclocking is to ensure that you understand what you're doing. Overclocking isn't an exact science and you shouldn't follow someone else's instructions to the letter.
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bicycle_repair_man

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Overclocking certainly has its benefits, but it's more of an enthusiast pastime. If you're new, I suggest giving this guide a read; http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/forum/272214-29-wolfram-beginner-guide-overclocking.

The most important aspect of overclocking is to ensure that you understand what you're doing. Overclocking isn't an exact science and you shouldn't follow someone else's instructions to the letter.
 
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geofelt

geofelt

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You have a very nice build.

It is not necessary for you to overclock.
But... you bought a "K" to be able to overclock which is what Intel intended.

The way to do it is to raise the default multiplier in the bios from stock 35 to a higher number like 40. In gradual steps. Some motherboards may have pre built oc options labeled like "turbo" or such.
You could try them, but I find they tend to be a bit aggressive.
Stress test with occt. It will shut down if your temperatures reach 85c.

If you implement speedstep, the cpu will lower the multiplier when there is little to do and max it out when you need it.
Keep the voltages on auto.
A conservative overclock will keep the vcore as reported by occt at 1.25 or less. You are safe there for long term operation.

There are more detailed and esoteric paths to a maximum OC, but I would leave that to the enthusiasts.
 
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1) Install OS
2) Install your drivers*
3) If you are fine with tinkering in BIOS, overclock your CPU, otherwise, the cooler is useless, because stock cooler would be just fine while you do not OC
4) Test CPU stability(AIDA64, Prime95...)
5) Overclock your GPU (MSI Afterburner/EVGA Precision/OC GURU...)
6) Test your GPU stability (Furmark, Unigine Valley, Unigine Heaven, or even some game like BF4 or Crysis)

Note:
* Throw away CDs you have gotten, and download the newest drivers from manufacturers website. It is very likely the drivers provided on CDs are outdated)
 
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helpstar

helpstar

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please provide the result link of the 3dmark firestrike
1078 points are way too low
is it a typo? 10780 points would be in the area like http://www.3dmark.com/fs/4256314


use Intel update utility to get the latest Intel drivers
use nvidia.com to get latest gpu driver

Is your BIOS the up to date version 1.9?
http://www.msi.com/support/mb/Z97-GAMING-5.html#support_download

before attempting any overclocking, check for faulty/not correct working parts with the following tools:

prime95 (smallfft) + coretemp read temperature after 10minutes

furmark (burnin) read temperature after 10minutes

install memtest86+ to an USB thumb drive, boot from it and test at least one complete cycle (several tests)

use samsung magician to check performance of SSD, update firmware

AS SSD benchmark, make a screenshot from the result and post it (upload to an imagehoster and post the link)
 
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First of all, I would start at an overclocking website (there are many to choose/google). See if they have an MSI forum, then start reading, lots of reading and take notes if you need to. Overclocking using the MSI supplied tools is easy, extreme overclocking is quite a bit more involved. If this is your first computer build and you need to have your computer working for more than just experimenting with speed, I would suggest researching and doing a mild overclock, monitor your temps, and adjust as necessary. Overclocking isn't as much of a benefit as it once was, most chips now days are plenty fast for most uses. The gaming use of overclocks is beneficial up to a point, but increased heat and reduced life span of equipment is always a concern. If a 10% overclock only gives you 2-3fps more in your favorite game, then it really isn't necessary. Learn the capabilities of your setup, and see what others have done with a similar rig, then make up your mind to OC or not.
 
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