Hi everyone,
I have an i5-750, Gigabyte P55M-ud2 mobo, Xigmatek Dark Knight-S1283V cpu cooler, xtreme gear 700 watt power supply (this worries me and makes me cringe). I decided to upgrade my ram and gpu to http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231445 and http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127699 With the new gpu on its way, I'm worried that my stock cpu might bottleneck my gaming. I was thinking of trying a conservative 3.6 overclock. However, I have a few concerns, mainly that I know almost nothing about OCing (though I have read several articles recently), and my PSU seems to be ***. I also want to minimize risk as much as possible. Sidenote, I'm actually really worried about my PSU. I hadn't realized it was considered to be so bad. I've had it for 4 years now, and have had no problems. I don't want to to take my new gpu with it if it goes. Also, I'm flat broke now, so can't afford a new PSU.
I'd love some input/advice. It'd be much appreciate. Thanks!
I have an i5-750, Gigabyte P55M-ud2 mobo, Xigmatek Dark Knight-S1283V cpu cooler, xtreme gear 700 watt power supply (this worries me and makes me cringe). I decided to upgrade my ram and gpu to http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231445 and http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127699 With the new gpu on its way, I'm worried that my stock cpu might bottleneck my gaming. I was thinking of trying a conservative 3.6 overclock. However, I have a few concerns, mainly that I know almost nothing about OCing (though I have read several articles recently), and my PSU seems to be ***. I also want to minimize risk as much as possible. Sidenote, I'm actually really worried about my PSU. I hadn't realized it was considered to be so bad. I've had it for 4 years now, and have had no problems. I don't want to to take my new gpu with it if it goes. Also, I'm flat broke now, so can't afford a new PSU.
I'd love some input/advice. It'd be much appreciate. Thanks!