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Does overclock improve gaming performance?
I got a pretty old computer, and the good games my computer can run are a bit laggy. So I have heard about overclocking a while ago and I want to do that.
The question is, will overclocking improve FPS in my games? And my CPU has 45 C in idle, and that sounds pretty high to me (or is it?). And last question: Should I OC my GPU or CPU (for games)?

Here are my specs:

CPU: Intel Pentium Dual Core E2180 2.00 GHz
GPU: NVIDIA GeForce 9500 GT 1GB (i dont know what DDR)
Memory: 3GB RAM DDR2 333 Mhz
Motherboard: Gigabyte P31-S3G
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October 16, 2014 5:12:13 AM

No problem happy to help.
October 16, 2014 5:03:50 AM

prit87 said:
SteveFace said:
well, I can buy 1 for about $800-$900, I don't know any good PC components, just the manufacturers lmao, thats why I wanna buy a pre-built system


Here is a good build for you with all good components.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($234.95 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($28.99 @ Micro Center)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-Gaming 5 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($129.99 @ NCIX US)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($74.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GB Twin Frozr V Video Card ($349.99 @ B&H)
Case: Cooler Master HAF 912 ATX Mid Tower Case ($39.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: XFX 650W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($49.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $908.89
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-10-10 12:54 EDT-0400



Thanks a lot, that's awesome! I can't wait to buy it! Thanks a LOT again!
October 10, 2014 7:34:36 PM

prit87 said:
SteveFace said:
well, I can buy 1 for about $800-$900, I don't know any good PC components, just the manufacturers lmao, thats why I wanna buy a pre-built system


Here is a good build for you with all good components.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($234.95 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($28.99 @ Micro Center)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-Gaming 5 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($129.99 @ NCIX US)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($74.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GB Twin Frozr V Video Card ($349.99 @ B&H)
Case: Cooler Master HAF 912 ATX Mid Tower Case ($39.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: XFX 650W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($49.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $908.89
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-10-10 12:54 EDT-0400


This has been chosen as the solution. You should thank him for the time he took to put this build together for you.

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October 10, 2014 9:55:10 AM

SteveFace said:
well, I can buy 1 for about $800-$900, I don't know any good PC components, just the manufacturers lmao, thats why I wanna buy a pre-built system


Here is a good build for you with all good components.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($234.95 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($28.99 @ Micro Center)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-Gaming 5 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($129.99 @ NCIX US)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($74.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GB Twin Frozr V Video Card ($349.99 @ B&H)
Case: Cooler Master HAF 912 ATX Mid Tower Case ($39.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: XFX 650W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($49.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $908.89
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-10-10 12:54 EDT-0400
October 10, 2014 9:06:21 AM

well, I can buy 1 for about $800-$900, I don't know any good PC components, just the manufacturers lmao, thats why I wanna buy a pre-built system
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October 9, 2014 1:07:48 PM

SteveFace said:
And about the temp, it never gets higher than 47 C (Core Clock 650 Mhz, Memory clock 450 MHz, if I go higher everything drops to 200 Mhz


when you have a budget in mind then you can share it here so that we could come up with a build .
October 9, 2014 5:31:48 AM

FatheredPuma81 said:
prit87 said:
FatheredPuma81 said:
prit87 said:
raise the clock speed by 100 mhz and test the card stability by furmark or by simply playing games if the GPU is stable then the you are did it correctly if you get a restart or blue screen then you overdid it so i will say 200- 300 mhz is safe OC.


The graphics card I dont think is the problem. I think it might be his 333 MHz RAM. If he's lagging in Minecraft etc it's the RAM because I have the exact same card and get without overclock around 70 fps max (with around 120 I tihnk idk i never really payed attention without hte overclock)


He has a really old system so lags can be occurred because of numerous reasons a backdated drives bad sectors in hdd over heating system memory error etc.


Yea but I wouldn't say it was the graphics card if anything.


SteveFace said:
Ik, my computer is a piece of junk, I like this : http://shop.imtec.ba/imtec-game-racunari/18257-imtec-ga..., mabye ill buy it (page is on bosnian)


Please don't buy a pre-built system! Seriously, build your own! You will get a far better bang for buck and it's relatively easy! Even for first timers (assuming they aren't completely not all there).
October 9, 2014 5:26:01 AM

And about the temp, it never gets higher than 47 C (Core Clock 650 Mhz, Memory clock 450 MHz, if I go higher everything drops to 200 Mhz

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