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Can I overclock my CPU?

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Hey there,

 

(I am a bit of noob when it comes to software so go easy on me... :P )

 

Motherboard: Asus Rampage IV Formula

CPU: Intel i7-3820

My CPU temps at idle are around 25-27 celsius (77-80 fahrenheit) and at load they never go over 60 -65 celsius (140-149 fahrenheit)

 

So the basis question here is: Can I overclock my processor?

If so, how? Any online guide which I can follow step by step or isn't it that easy?

 

PS: if you need more info on my rig, just tell me so and I'll throw 'em below!

 

Thanks in advance!

 

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Yes you can with the bclk

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nope.

Non-K version CPU's are locked

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Yes you can

no...

CPU: i7 - 2600k. GPU: GTX 1070. Mobo: intel something. RAM: Corsair XMS3 @1600Mhz (8GB). SSD: Crucial MX100 256GB. HDD: WD Green 1TB . Case: Cooler Master HAF XB EVO Monitors: LG 25UM65-P and Benq 2200HD Keyboard: Corsair vengeance K70 FPS Red switch. Mouse: Logitech G502 Proteus Core. Headset: Steelseries Siberia V2

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Barely, non-K CPU's are locked. 

 

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nope.

Non-K version CPU's are locked

 

He could but it would need to be BLK overclocking as the multi is locked at x43.... highly not advised to OC this way so I wouldnt no.

https://www.reddit.com/r/buildapc/comments/18fjx4/guide_so_youre_trying_to_overclock_the_i73820_i/

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no...

yea bclk

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Okay thanks for the rapid response! Too bad though.. :P

you can with base clock

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Umm.. What is base clock? :D

Base clock means overclocking the actual FSB of the CPU. Usually it's 100, and along with multiplier the two is what determines clockspeed. So if multiplier is 30, 100x30=3000MHz aka 3GHz. With base clock of 125 and you'll have 125x30 = 3750MHz.

 

Base clock overclocking though takes quite a bit of skill as you also need to tweak things like RAM speed and such, honestly it's not worth it if you don't know what it is. 3820 is still a great performer at stock speeds 

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Umm.. What is base clock? :D

itsis what everythig elsoes clock is based of of so example it is at 100 you multiplier is at 34  you clock is mutiplier times 100 baseclock

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So following this guide would be risky? https://www.reddit.com/r/buildapc/comments/18fjx4/guide_so_youre_trying_to_overclock_the_i73820_i/

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