Is overclocking for noobs?

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Was thinking of buying a new mobo,cpu and ram (asrock extreme4, i7 8700k and ripjaw 3200 2x8gb) for my pc. was planning on keeping this setup for maybe 5 years, so was thinking the i7 8700k was the best option. but ive seen that the i5 8600k running at 5ghz can get the same sort of performance as a i7 8700k stock.


So im wondering if its worth getting the i7 8700 or 8700k and run it at stock or save over £100 and buy the i5 8600k and oc it?
 
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Everyone is a noob the first time they overclock.
Unlocked multiplier overclocking is the simplest method. But try to get an overclocking MB anyway because it can provide the extra power needed. Extra cooling on the MB chipset and VRM is a good sign. Then get a case with room for a large cooler and several large fans. I would go with a big air cooler to start with. Scythe makes several affordable ones but there are others.
To overclock you need to increase cooling, then increase Voltage, then increase speed. Test for temperature and stability. Then repeat.
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goodlikenn17

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You'll be fine just do some research, I suggest Asus boards for overclocking.
It's not that easy to damage the cpu with overclocking because everything shuts down before it gets damaged, its a safety.
Getting into CPU overclocking isn't that hard, I could help you out with some of them. But you'd be fine with some research.
 
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william p

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Everyone is a noob the first time they overclock.
Unlocked multiplier overclocking is the simplest method. But try to get an overclocking MB anyway because it can provide the extra power needed. Extra cooling on the MB chipset and VRM is a good sign. Then get a case with room for a large cooler and several large fans. I would go with a big air cooler to start with. Scythe makes several affordable ones but there are others.
To overclock you need to increase cooling, then increase Voltage, then increase speed. Test for temperature and stability. Then repeat.
 
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If you want to do OC, for fun. for learning or as a challenge, do it.

But I recommend that you do not think of the OC as a way to save money.

If you do not plan to do OC, you can put almost any mobo that has the connectors you need. You can choose any mobo B360 cheaper than the Z370 that is needed for OC. If you do OC you must choose a good quality Z370 with enough power phases to support a good OC.

In the same way you need a good quality CPU cooler to do OC.

Although it is always highly recommended that the PSU be of good quality, this is especially important for OC.

Finally, you must be willing to investigate, prove, rectify mistakes, and dedicate time.
 
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