Overclocking the i7

[dirtbikeryzz]

Since you all know about overclocking I'm getting a i7 960 on my gaming pc, will i be fine not ocing at all? I'm not a big benchmark guy I just want smooth gameplay.

 

[Jet]

Since you all know about overclocking I'm getting a i7 960 on my gaming pc, will i be fine not ocing at all? I'm not a big benchmark guy I just want smooth gameplay.

You'll be fine with just a i7 920! The i7's are incredibly powerful--the only reason I'm overclocking is because I'm running Folding@home on it

 

[poke349]

Yes, unless you're actually crunching something, even the lowest Core i7 will be overkill for pretty much anything...