How much can I overclock my GPU and CPU?

CaptainCrape · Sep 11, 2015

Hello, so I recently built a new PC and now that I have settled into it, I would like to do some overclocking. I consider myself very knowledgeable about computers, but if there is one thing I don't know anything about, its overclocking. i know a little bit about it, that it is in the BIOS, that you need a cold CPU and GPU to do it, and that it can heavily increase performance but shorten the lifespan of parts. I just wan't to know what would be a safe overclock for my CPU and GPU with my current specs. Here are all my specs: http://pcpartpicker.com/user/CaptainCrape/saved/LMGzK8
I only have a stock Intel cooler for the I7 920 and the GPU has no eternal coolers on it either. What would be a safe but heavily performance enhancing overclock I could do and how can I do it? Thanks!

koffeeshop77 · Sep 11, 2015

you need a new cpu cooler like a noctua or at least a 212evo
when you get that. you can prolly expect to overclock to about 4.0 ghz with your cpu.

YOUR STOCK COOLER DOES NOT SUFFICE FOR OVERCLOCKING AT ALL!! when it comes to you cpu.

as for you graphics card you can overclock it alittle but as to how far i do not know and you will not need any additional cooling( just a few proper fans in your case two in one out to create positive pressure and your) unless you are thinking about water cooling your system but that may be a little more than you bargained for.

CaptainCrape · Sep 11, 2015

koffeeshop77 :

I have 3 fans installed in my system. Could I do any overclocking at all on the CPU? And how do I overclock the GPU?

koffeeshop77 · Sep 11, 2015

http://www.tomshardware.com/answers/id-2274547/maximum-overclock-sapphire-270x-dual.html

for your 270x follow this guide.

koffeeshop77 · Sep 11, 2015

http://www.overclock.net/t/587201/intel-core-i7-series-batch-guide-updated-every-5-min

what you can expect from your CPU

plus

how to overclock an intell
http://www.overclock.net/t/225371/intel-cpu-essentials-collected-guides
reaguadless of 3 fans you still need a proper cooler for you CPU before you can expect real results
try it at your own risk.

koffeeshop77 · Sep 11, 2015

http://www.overclock.net/t/538439/guide-to-overclocking-the-core-i7-920-or-930-to-4-0ghz
this is for your chip start with this.

CaptainCrape · Sep 11, 2015

koffeeshop77 :

Can I overclock to 3.4 GHz?

bignastyid · Sep 12, 2015

There are no garantees when overclocking you may get alot you may get nothing. You are at the will of the silicon lottery. Your first step to overclocking should involve Google and alot of reading.

Mightyena · Sep 13, 2015

CaptainCrape :

You might be able to get a small OC on the stock cooler, but I really wouldn't recommend it at all, since the Intel stock cooler is only really good for running at stock speeds, you'd run the risk of burning something. If you do decide to attempt to OC on the stock cooler, check your temps!

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