Overclocking now or later

[LunarMagicGaming]

I am getting an i7 4970k and it's a processor clocked at 4.0'ghz and I'm getting the Noctua NH D15 cpu cooler. My question is should I overclock a month after I know the build is good or when I really need to get more speed years down the line. I'm not to familiar with overclocking but that's the best cpu cooler I found that's air

[NeatSquidYT]

Get the D15, it's great. I started overclocking the day after I spent a whole day testing my system. That's what I'd do. As Linus said, overclocking is free performance

[Johannes_Lazor]

It is up to preference, I turn to overclocking when i dont get the performance i want anymore.

[Thecrazyswede]

Honestly i highly doubt you will bottleneck a 4790k any time soon but as said, its free performance gains, but if you feel like its too complicated then wait until you get time to study up on it, dont worry its not very complicated these days to overclock and as long as you get a basic understanding its not difficult at all

 

TL;DR Watch linus OC guide for Z97/4000 series OC guides and make a decision if you need the added powah

[TheRetiredSlave]

Get the D15, it's great. I started overclocking the day after I spent a whole day testing my system. That's what I'd do. As Linus said, overclocking is free performance

Overlooking is free performance if you disregard the fact that K series CPUs are more expensive, Z series boards are more expensive, and high end aftermarket cooling is more expensive.

Of course, if you have all those things already, overclocking does add performance and can be fairly easy to do.

[NeatSquidYT]

Overlooking is free performance if you disregard the fact that K series CPUs are more expensive, Z series boards are more expensive, and high end aftermarket cooling is more expensive.

Of course, if you have all those things already, overclocking does add performance and can be fairly easy to do.

There always has to be a killjoy...

[cesrai]

Overlooking is free performance if you disregard the fact that K series CPUs are more expensive, Z series boards are more expensive, and high end aftermarket cooling is more expensive.

Of course, if you have all those things already, overclocking does add performance and can be fairly easy to do.

 I may add, higher power consumption, higher temps, shorter life span.

 

There always has to be a killjoy...

Yes there is.

[Me1z]

Personally, after completing a rig I do some overclocking tests to see what its capable of and when I'm done I set everything back to stock. I see the overclocking room as reserve compute power for when games become too demanding in the future. Outside of having a little fun, there's no reason to leave something as new as a 4970K straining at crazy high clocks, because nothing at the moment will actually take advantage of it. Its just excess heat, wasted cpu cycles, and by increasing the voltage there is a small yet ever present chance of shortening the lifespan of your components. I would hold off until you need the speed.

[LunarMagicGaming]

I mean I have watch linus's video about overclocking and I could just switch my settings to adaptive mode so it's kinda like a turbo boost in a way, I was just curious because I want this to last at least 5 years or so even if it isn't top of the line anymore

[TheRetiredSlave]

 I may add, higher power consumption, higher temps, shorter life span.

 

Yes there is.

 

-The higher power consumption isn't really a concern in desktops, because if you're buying a high-end gaming rig, you probably also bought a reasonably good quality PSU with ample output. (and the difference in your monthly electric bill will be minimal, unless you're running at 100% load 24/7)

-Higher temps will be nullified by the aftermarket cooling.

-The CPUs themselves already probably last more than a decade of normal use. While overclocking does put more wear on the chip, you're not going to be reducing it's lifespan by any amount of time that would be a concern to a power user. By the time the chip dies, it probably would have been long replaced by something newer and more powerful.

 

Killjoy?

[cesrai]

-The higher power consumption isn't really a concern in desktops, because if you're buying a high-end gaming rig, you probably also bought a reasonably good quality PSU with ample output. (and the difference in your monthly electric bill will be minimal, unless you're running at 100% load 24/7)

-Higher temps will be nullified by the aftermarket cooling.

-The CPUs themselves already probably last more than a decade of normal use. While overclocking does put more wear on the chip, you're not going to be reducing it's lifespan by any amount of time that would be a concern to a power user. By the time the chip dies, it probably would have been long replaced by something newer and more powerful.

 

Killjoy?

?? So you second me ?? you agreed to all my points and didn't object to them so I guess thanks for agreeing with me .

[LunarMagicGaming]

Oh gosh you guys are hilarious how do you feel about overclocking a gpu? I'm getting an MSI Geforce GTX 970

[i_build_nanosuits]

Oh gosh you guys are hilarious how do you feel about overclocking a gpu? I'm getting an MSI Geforce GTX 970

i'd overclock the GPU right away but for the CPU it's not needed for now.

[harrynowl]

I'd do them both right away because you paid to do it

[LunarMagicGaming]

Lets have a throw down, why should I wait to overclock my cpu/gpu and why shouldn't i haha

[i_build_nanosuits]

Lets have a throw down, why should I wait to overclock my cpu/gpu and why shouldn't i haha

you'll need more GPU horsepower in some games than a GTX970 can provide (at 1080p at least..) and the CPU is plenty to feed that card all she can handle even at 3.5ghz it would still be plenty.

Do you game at 1080p on a 60hz monitor? if so, i'd save CPU overclocking for later when you'll need more (for example when you upgrade to a stronger GPU in a year or 2)

[Megahurt]

Personnaly, I'd see what it can do on stock voltage, and down the line push it more if need be.

[Hieb]

Depends whether you feel you need the performance.

For most games the 4790k won't bottleneck so overclocking won't improve performance, it will only generate more heat. Only OC if you aren't happy with the performance you're getting at first, IMO.

[LunarMagicGaming]

Thank you for the replies, I think ill side with overclocking my gpu at first and overclock my cpu maybe a year or so down the road. I know that the GTX 970 is great but in a few years it won't be. Do you think SLI ing a GTX 970 would be better down the road or maybe just a more expensive gpu. I bought the great cpu cooler so I won't have to worry about temps regardless. Also one more thing, would you say get aftermarket thermal paste or the thermal paste with the Noctua NH D15 will be fine

[9ballfreak]

Thank you for the replies, I think ill side with overclocking my gpu at first and overclock my cpu maybe a year or so down the road. I know that the GTX 970 is great but in a few years it won't be. Do you think SLI ing a GTX 970 would be better down the road or maybe just a more expensive gpu. I bought the great cpu cooler so I won't have to worry about temps regardless. Also one more thing, would you say get aftermarket thermal paste or the thermal paste with the Noctua NH D15 will be fine

for 1080p one 970 is plenty and if you decide later you can add a 2nd when the time comes or if you decide to go 4k or whatever and the paste included will be fine