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[b2 l0v3z]

OK so Im running a i5 2500k 3.3 GHz turbo3.7GHz with a 660 ti GB can i run Skyrim and bf3 on ultra and get 60fps 1920x1080? and i want to OC my CPU but i don't know what CPU cooler to get that's not to expensive? also if i want to turn on my turbo with stock CPU fan is it going to run to hot?

 

[wanderer11]

For the cooler get a 212 evo. It should be around $30 and works good. If you don't have LP ram you will need to shift the fan up or change ram slots. Turbo will not make it run too hot on the stock cooler. You can get 60 fps in bf3 ultra if you turn aa to 2x. It will have minimums in the mid 40s. Skyrim will run fine modded.

 

[larrym]

I have a 3570K with a 660 (non ti) and I get ~60 FPS on Skyrim, but I can't speak for BF3 as I don't play it. I don't have it oc'ed yet either. Our cpu's are about the same and you have a better gpu, so I would think you should get 60 FPS. As for a good air cooler, I use the CM hyper 212 evo. Running turbo will not harm your CPU.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835103099

$32 at newegg

 

[rgd1101]

Could if you play on low to med settings
http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/geforce-gtx-660-ti-benchmark-review,3279-4.html

 

[geofelt]

Skyrim is not overly graphics card sensitive. Your GTX660ti should be plenty.

It is somewhat cpu dependent, and can use about two fast cores.
So overclocking your 2500K should help.

With the stock cooler, you can probably do 4.0, depending on the quality of your particular chip sample.
The stock cooler will spin up and be noisy.

For $30 or so, you can buy a tower type cooler with a slow turning 120mm fan that will be quieter and do a much better job.
Look at the cm hyper212 or similar.
4.5 might be in range.

For $80 or so, the Phanteks or Noctua NH-D14 is about as good as it gets.
I don't know if the extra $50 is worth the 0.2 or so improvement you can get.

I suggest only a conservative OC. That is, one that does not alter the voltage.
Just gradually raise the multiplier in small steps, and leave the voltage and ram settings on auto.

 

[b2 l0v3z]

do you think it would fit in a atx ultra gladiator case? so running turbo with stock cpu fan will be ok ?

 

[larrym]

do you think it would fit in a atx ultra gladiator case? so running turbo with stock cpu fan will be ok ?

It should fit in the case, just make sure you have enough clearance for your ram, if your ram is not low profile and the ram slots are near your processor. Yes, your stock cooler will be fine for turbo.

 

[Limerick]

I would get the CM evo for around 30 dollars. It is a very good cooler for the money. Also turning down AA will give you better performance in BF3.

 

[geofelt]

do you think it would fit in a atx ultra gladiator case? so running turbo with stock cpu fan will be ok ?

Measure it. Most tower coolers are 160mm tall. That will fit most conventional cases.

Is your BF3 play single, or multiplayer.
Graphics is not that big of a requirement.
Nor is cpu for single player.
But in multiplayer, the cpu needs can be significant.

 

[b2 l0v3z]

Measure it. Most tower coolers are 160mm tall. That will fit most conventional cases.

Is your BF3 play single, or multiplayer.
Graphics is not that big of a requirement.
Nor is cpu for single player.
But in multiplayer, the cpu needs can be significant.

its going to be for multi player only. been on consoles for a year now and haven't even put single player CD in drive.

 

[geofelt]

its going to be for multi player only. been on consoles for a year now and haven't even put single player CD in drive.

Then plan on an OC. It really is not difficult or risky if you will be conservative about it.
Raise the multiplier gradually, and test for stability with prime95.

 

[b2 l0v3z]

is it difficult to understand the program? never used it before

 

[geofelt]

is it difficult to understand the program? never used it before

Most motherboards have proprietary OC programs in software, or the bios..
I would not use them. They seem to be too aggressive, and try to oc the BCLK which can be very sensitive.

You OC by setting the multiplier in the bios, just like you might set the date or the bood device.
As simple as that.

 

[b2 l0v3z]

i have a Asrock z77 extreme 4 motherboard. BLCK? English buddy lol.

 

[geofelt]

i have a Asrock z77 extreme 4 motherboard. BLCK? English buddy lol.

BCLK= base clock. For ivy and sandy bridge, the default is 100. When multiplied by the multiplier you get the ghz rate.
It can be changed, but past 103-105 the cpu will become unstable because it changes many other cpu timing components. Not much worth it to me. Fun for top overclockers though.

Google is your friend if you see something you don't know.

Your motherboard will do fine.
I think it comes with a good manual.
Read it cover to cover.

 

[b2 l0v3z]

can you help me oc my cpu?

 

[geofelt]

can you help me oc my cpu?

In the bios, gradually raise the multiplier from the default 33 in small steps.
Leave everything else on auto.
At each step, run prime95 to test for stability.
Select the option for rounding checking.
If you get any errors, you have gone too far.
Run prime95 long enough so that the temperature rise stabilizes.
Measure the temperature with realtemp. It will also show you the clock rate.
You can probably go up to 70c without issue.
If the temperature gets too hot, the cpu will downclock itself for protection.

I would not be more aggressive than that.

 

[b2 l0v3z]

hey do run prime 95 thru the bios or do you have to restart after oc to run the software?

 

[b2 l0v3z]

also when you say default 33 do you mean GHz 3.3?

 

[geofelt]

hey do run prime 95 thru the bios or do you have to restart after oc to run the software?

Prime95 is a program you download and run.
Google to find it.

The default multiplier is 33.
When you multiply that the base clock rate of 100, you get 3.3ghz.

 

[larrym]

There are many out there that will install other programs with it tho.