Overclocking an i7

[bcock]

just curious, i am purchasing a new PC within the next day or so. I will be getting the Intel® Core™ i7-2600K 3.40 GHz 8M Intel Smart Cache LGA1155 and overclocking it most likely. I have heard a lot of people on this site say their not a fan of overclocking higher end processors but i was jus wondering why this is. is it potentially harmful to overclock a high end processor or just not worth the money? the main reason I chose to overclock it is for future purposes when newer processors release. if anyone wants to share i would be very grateful! thanks!

 

[henydiah]

read this guide .. great Guide oc SB :
http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/266189-29-alternate-sandy-bridge-series-ocing-guide

 

[bcock]

hmm, i see that there is some instruction on how to OC but my question is " is it worth ordering the pc from the manufacturer already OC'd with the higher end processor." i know its not necessarry , but is it harmful?

 

[henydiah]

oooh ... it's manufacturer .. just stay in manufacturer setting, default 17 2600K still Fast and the beast .. keep it and waranty ! if you do overclock a void warranty

 

[bcock]

lame, so overclocking voids warranty :/

 

[henydiah]

so ... do you want keep warranty or overclock ?

 

[bcock]

lol now i question whether the preformance will be worth it vs a year of worry free replacement posibilities

 

[henydiah]

all depends on you, just select warranty or overclock!
if it's me.... , I would choose overclock then the warranty period of only a few months. with small OC, and it would be good for the system, but you have a lot to a lot of reading guide so it is safe to do that.

 

[bcock]

OC it is

 

[alan1476]

This is an enthusiast hobby, Overclocking is part of the fun. Do not go overboard, check your temps, you will be fine, they make these new motherboards with an auto overclock feature. This is part of the hobby, dont let yoursewlf get caught up in the fear of overclocking, use your sense, dont OC more than you need. You will be fine.