Is it worth overclocking my i5 6600k? I mostly play wow and csgo

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Markhad93

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Just wondering if its worth overclocking my cpu for both csgo and wow since these are the only 2 games I mostly play. I was thinking of a light overclock something like 4.2ghz. Maybe 4.3 or 4.4 if my vcore stays below 1.35v. I sometimes drop below 200 fps in csgo which I do not like as it affects input lag. Sometimes in wow my frames drop to 35 and I'm not even on ultra (mostly high)

System specs:

Cpu: i5 6600k
Mobo: z170 gaming 3
Gpu: zotac 1070 amp edition.
Cpu cooler: 212 evo
Ram: hyper x 2133mhz 16gb
Psu: evga supernova 850w
Monitor: mg278q (1440p/144hz)
 
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A mild to moderate overclock is simple enough, raise the multiplier a bit, raise vcore a little bit if needed due to stability issues and check your temps. You already have the cpu, a cooler capable of mild overclocking and a z series board. Check your fps prior to overclocking then check again after and see if it makes much of a difference. No one can tell based on your exact system, parts, os, drivers and everything better than you can. Then if it's not worth the overclock set it back to stock. If it improves your fps, leave the overclock.
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Personally I do overclocks that don't touch voltage. Then I only have to worry about heat. Otherwise you are leaving free performance on the table by not overclocking.
 
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A mild to moderate overclock is simple enough, raise the multiplier a bit, raise vcore a little bit if needed due to stability issues and check your temps. You already have the cpu, a cooler capable of mild overclocking and a z series board. Check your fps prior to overclocking then check again after and see if it makes much of a difference. No one can tell based on your exact system, parts, os, drivers and everything better than you can. Then if it's not worth the overclock set it back to stock. If it improves your fps, leave the overclock.
 
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