Can you overclock i7 3770 or just the i7 3770K?

[voiidwulf]

Hi, I was wondering if you can overclock the Intel Core i7 3770, or if it can only be done on the 3770K.

Thanks,

 

[DJDeCiBeL]

The non-K CPU's are multiplier locked, so the only way to OC on them is with the BCLK. On SB and IB CPU's, you can't really go too far with that because all system buses are tied to BCLK and when you go too far with it, it can cause damage to other components.

I suggest that if you want to OC, just get the 3770K.

 

[voiidwulf]

Ok, thank you.

 

[voiidwulf]

Best answer selected by VoiidWulf.

 

[DJDeCiBeL]

No problem.