Is there any reason to overclock this cpu or not really. Alot of people tell me it is fast enough how it is and people only do it for bragging rights.
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Well I've heard that 2600k has been pushed to a stable 6.1GHz in one case (obviously with crazy cooling.)
The answer depends on your situation. Obviously it is a very fast CPU already, and if you don't have money to spend replacing parts or upgrading cooling, or if you don't have the time to be dealing with potential problems, then there isn't any real need, as 2600k is already a great CPU.
However, pushing the clocks higher will obviously equate to higher performance. It is suggested among reviewers that the primary reason to go for the cheaper SB CPUs is that they can then be OCed to compete with the more expensive 1336 CPUs.
Personally, I won't be OCing mine. But I don't have money to spend on replacing it if/when it all goes balls up.
Whatever you decide, just remember that it is already a great CPU, especially for the price
The answer depends on your situation. Obviously it is a very fast CPU already, and if you don't have money to spend replacing parts or upgrading cooling, or if you don't have the time to be dealing with potential problems, then there isn't any real need, as 2600k is already a great CPU.
However, pushing the clocks higher will obviously equate to higher performance. It is suggested among reviewers that the primary reason to go for the cheaper SB CPUs is that they can then be OCed to compete with the more expensive 1336 CPUs.
Personally, I won't be OCing mine. But I don't have money to spend on replacing it if/when it all goes balls up.
Whatever you decide, just remember that it is already a great CPU, especially for the price
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The Intel® Core™ i7-2600K is a great processor, with the ability to be overclocked for much greater performance. With good air cooling the Intel Core i7-2600K can easily clock over 4.5GHz with little problem. So the real question is where you need the extra performance? If you need the extra performance at this time, wait. On the other hand if you are finding that the extra performance may be useful then go ahead as long as you make sure that you have good cooling for the processor.
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Look, if you need the power, then go ahead. If you don't need the power, don't follow other people's answers and just overclock. The i7-2600k is very, very fast, but can reach CRAZY OCs.
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It did the same for me too. I ran OCCT and IBT and it was stable. I ran CoD:BO and BFBC2 and BSOD.
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Also another plus, but cia tends to have very nice GPUs anyway... GX 580 Sli, hd4870 X2s, and so on.... LOL :lol:
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One GTX 590 is enough... The GTX 590 quad SLi will not scale very well. It's about $400 down the drain. Grab two GTX 580s and be happy. hahaha It will perform better. Also, the GTX 590s have been known for breaking. I suggest two hd6950s unlocked. Great price/performance and will give you a kick-butt system. :lol:
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