Overclocking?

[kevinkukuy]

Hello, i was wondering if i should overclock my computer is it worth it or are my spec fine normal? and how much would i actually see a difference? just built my pc and its all brand new about 3 months old


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System Information
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Time of this report: 4/4/2012, 04:49:44
Machine name: MESSIAH-PC
Operating System: Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit (6.1, Build 7600) (7600.win7_gdr.111118-2330)
Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: System manufacturer
System Model: System Product Name
BIOS: BIOS Date: 02/05/10 19:13:52 Ver: 08.00.10
Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-2500K CPU @ 3.30GHz (4 CPUs), ~3.3GHz
Memory: 8192MB RAM
Available OS Memory: 8166MB RAM
Page File: 2855MB used, 13476MB available
Windows Dir: C:\Windows
DirectX Version: DirectX 11
DX Setup Parameters: Not found
User DPI Setting: Using System DPI
System DPI Setting: 96 DPI (100 percent)
DWM DPI Scaling: Disabled
DxDiag Version: 6.01.7600.16385 64bit Unicode

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Display Devices
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Card name: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 Ti
Manufacturer: NVIDIA
Chip type: GeForce GTX 560 Ti
DAC type: Integrated RAMDAC
Device Key: Enum\PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_1200&SUBSYS_15683842&REV_A1
Display Memory: 4062 MB
Dedicated Memory: 2014 MB
Shared Memory: 2047 MB
Current Mode: 1360 x 768 (32 bit) (60Hz)
Monitor Name: Generic PnP Monitor
Monitor Model: VA26LHDTV10T
Monitor Id: VIZ0067
Native Mode: 1360 x 768(p) (60.015Hz)
Output Type: HDMI

 

[constepatdyak]

Hello, i was wondering if i should overclock my computer is it worth it or are my spec fine normal? and how much would i actually see a difference? just built my pc and its all brand new about 3 months old


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System Information
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Time of this report: 4/4/2012, 04:49:44
Machine name: MESSIAH-PC
Operating System: Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit (6.1, Build 7600) (7600.win7_gdr.111118-2330)
Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: System manufacturer
System Model: System Product Name
BIOS: BIOS Date: 02/05/10 19:13:52 Ver: 08.00.10
Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-2500K CPU @ 3.30GHz (4 CPUs), ~3.3GHz
Memory: 8192MB RAM
Available OS Memory: 8166MB RAM
Page File: 2855MB used, 13476MB available
Windows Dir: C:\Windows
DirectX Version: DirectX 11
DX Setup Parameters: Not found
User DPI Setting: Using System DPI
System DPI Setting: 96 DPI (100 percent)
DWM DPI Scaling: Disabled
DxDiag Version: 6.01.7600.16385 64bit Unicode

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Display Devices
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Card name: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 Ti
Manufacturer: NVIDIA
Chip type: GeForce GTX 560 Ti
DAC type: Integrated RAMDAC
Device Key: Enum\PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_1200&SUBSYS_15683842&REV_A1
Display Memory: 4062 MB
Dedicated Memory: 2014 MB
Shared Memory: 2047 MB
Current Mode: 1360 x 768 (32 bit) (60Hz)
Monitor Name: Generic PnP Monitor
Monitor Model: VA26LHDTV10T
Monitor Id: VIZ0067
Native Mode: 1360 x 768(p) (60.015Hz)
Output Type: HDMI

Hi. Yes you would see a great benefit in overclocking. With overclocking, not only do you achieve faster speed for a faster computer, but you eliminate any bottlenecks caused by a good GPU alongside a badly clocked CPU. I would recommend to overclock your 2500k to just the plain old simple 4.0 to 4.5GHz which all 2500k's should be able to handle easily. However, you CANNOT overclock on Intel Stock CPU Cooler. I'd recommend you to invest in a aftermarket CPU cooler such as Collermaster Hyper 212.
You may check this guide out for the procedure of OC. Cheers
http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/265056-29-2600k-2500k-overclocking-guide

 

[nagol567]

you probably would only gain 3-5 frames on most games and maybe up to 10 in games with bad driver support like skyrim.

 

[amuffin]

There is no more performance gains in games after 4.5ghz.

 

[nagol567]

There is no more performance gains in games after 4.5ghz.

can you show me where you got this info?