CPU/GPU Overclock

g4m3rof1337 · 07-23-2008, 08:04 AM

Do you all think it would be worth it if I overclock my CPU and GPU?

The CPU would be using an OCZ Vendetta Cooler, link below, and I may reapply thermal compound, probably the tube of Coolermaster Thermal Compound I have laying around.

And the GPU would be using stock cooling.

How high should I clock both to notice a difference in games and such?

Thanks.

OCZ Vendetta: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...#37;2bvendetta

shenry · 07-23-2008, 10:45 AM

It would definitely be worth overclocking your CPU on your desktop. I reckon you should notice a nice difference at 2.4 Ghz or 2.5 Ghz .

g4m3rof1337 · 07-23-2008, 10:59 PM

Alright, my CPU got reset somehow, like after I upgraded to SP1 or something, it got reset back to 1.86.

Should I overclock the GPU, or not worth it?

Thanks.

Kornowski · 07-23-2008, 11:14 PM

OC your CPU

definately! You could get to about 2.7Ghz on stock voltage if you didnt want to mess with the vCore.

Regarding the GPU, go for it! You can't break the card, you can't change the voltage unless you actually volt mod your card. The worst that'll happen when you're OC'ing is you'll get artifacts. In which case you just lower the clocks a little. I use Rivatuner to OC my GPU and it's dead easy! Just make sure you whack up the fan speed!

g4m3rof1337 · 07-24-2008, 12:11 AM

Alright, so I can higher the fan speed on the default cooler?

Thanks.

diduknowthat · 07-24-2008, 12:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by g4m3rof1337

Alright, so I can higher the fan speed on the default cooler?

Thanks.

you'll probably want to slap on an aftermarket cooler as the 8800gt stock cooler isn't known for its cooling abilities

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g4m3rof1337 Diamond Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Illinois Posts: 7,275	CPU/GPU Overclock Do you all think it would be worth it if I overclock my CPU and GPU? The CPU would be using an OCZ Vendetta Cooler, link below, and I may reapply thermal compound, probably the tube of Coolermaster Thermal Compound I have laying around. And the GPU would be using stock cooling. How high should I clock both to notice a difference in games and such? Thanks. OCZ Vendetta: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...#37;2bvendetta __________________ Desktop/Laptop nForce 750i SLI FTW E6300 @ 1.86GHZ OCZ Vendetta/ T8100 @ 2.10GHz Two XFX 512MB 8800GT's/ Two 512MB 8600GT's RaidMax 700Watt OCZ 4GB/ 2GB WD 500GB,200GB,80GB/ 320GB Sceptre 20.1'' or 32'' Sharp Aquos HD LCD/ 17'' Widescreen G15, MX518/ 4 Harmon/Kardon Speakers w/ Sub. CM Stacker 810 Last edited by g4m3rof1337; 07-23-2008 at 08:08 AM.

07-23-2008, 10:59 PM	#3 (permalink)
g4m3rof1337 Diamond Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Illinois Posts: 7,275	Alright, my CPU got reset somehow, like after I upgraded to SP1 or something, it got reset back to 1.86. Should I overclock the GPU, or not worth it? Thanks. __________________ Desktop/Laptop nForce 750i SLI FTW E6300 @ 1.86GHZ OCZ Vendetta/ T8100 @ 2.10GHz Two XFX 512MB 8800GT's/ Two 512MB 8600GT's RaidMax 700Watt OCZ 4GB/ 2GB WD 500GB,200GB,80GB/ 320GB Sceptre 20.1'' or 32'' Sharp Aquos HD LCD/ 17'' Widescreen G15, MX518/ 4 Harmon/Kardon Speakers w/ Sub. CM Stacker 810

07-23-2008, 11:14 PM	#4 (permalink)
Kornowski VIP - Graphics Guru Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Liverpool, UK Age: 18 Posts: 11,928	OC your CPU definately! You could get to about 2.7Ghz on stock voltage if you didnt want to mess with the vCore. Regarding the GPU, go for it! You can't break the card, you can't change the voltage unless you actually volt mod your card. The worst that'll happen when you're OC'ing is you'll get artifacts. In which case you just lower the clocks a little. I use Rivatuner to OC my GPU and it's dead easy! Just make sure you whack up the fan speed! __________________ Intel Core 2 Duo E6300 @ 2.8GHz Gigabyte GA-965P-S3 - Rev 3.3 4GB Crucial Ballistix @ 800MHz PNY 8800GTS G92 @ 800/2000/1000 Corsair HX520W Windows Vista Home Premium Seagate Barracuda 500GB 7200.11 SATA II Tuniq Tower LED OCZ XTC RAM Cooler Antec 900 (Modded) 3DMark06: 11,500 Winner of Photo Tournament: People, Jewelry & Dead Space Member of COD4 [CF] Clan: [CF] Kornowski

07-24-2008, 12:11 AM	#5 (permalink)
g4m3rof1337 Diamond Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Illinois Posts: 7,275	Alright, so I can higher the fan speed on the default cooler? Thanks. __________________ Desktop/Laptop nForce 750i SLI FTW E6300 @ 1.86GHZ OCZ Vendetta/ T8100 @ 2.10GHz Two XFX 512MB 8800GT's/ Two 512MB 8600GT's RaidMax 700Watt OCZ 4GB/ 2GB WD 500GB,200GB,80GB/ 320GB Sceptre 20.1'' or 32'' Sharp Aquos HD LCD/ 17'' Widescreen G15, MX518/ 4 Harmon/Kardon Speakers w/ Sub. CM Stacker 810

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