Can a NON OC edition GPU / CPU be overclocked?

[Alphanse]

Sorry if this is a really obvious answer question, but i'm wondering if you are able to OC a non OC edition GPU / CPU, i'll be getting a HD 7870. i5 3570.

Thanks.

 

[DarkSable]

Yes, of course. In fact, that gpu is very good for overclocking.

However, a CPU that isn't unlocked can't be overclocked without essentially ruining the rest of the system - get the "k" edition.

 

[DJDeCiBeL]

However, a CPU that isn't unlocked can't be overclocked without essentially ruining the rest of the system - get the "k" edition.

Not exactly true. Because the i5's/i7's have Turbo, you're able to raise the Turbo multipliers by 4 "bins" each to achieve a small OC, even on a non-K CPU.

 

[amuffin]

You can always do BLCK, but that's suicide.

 

[Alphanse]

Thanks for the replies, i won't bother trying to OC my i5, but since 7870 is good for it, i'll raise it up just a bit, i'll be using MSI after burner.

 

[amuffin]

That will be perfectly fine.

 

[Deleted member 217926]

Not exactly true. Because the i5's/i7's have Turbo, you're able to raise the Turbo multipliers by 4 "bins" each to achieve a small OC, even on a non-K CPU.

^ +1

You can overclock non "K" Sandy and Ivy Bridge i5 and i7 processors 4 bins over stock via Turbo. That means an extra 400Mhz.