Overclocking?

[Maihym]

What should I overclock and what should I watch/read before I try to overclock something?

[Comessy]

What are your specs?

[coppertj]

If you're starting out overclocking I'd suggest watching

Techquickie:

Linustechtips guide:

 

This will answer most of your questions and explain more indepth how to efficiently overclock

[ohJey]

Specs?  Look at max safe voltages for the hardware you are overclocking.  Try to stay a little under that so your hardware doesn't die an early death.

[Maihym]

Specs?  Look at max safe voltages for the hardware you are overclocking.  Try to stay a little under that so your hardware doesn't die an early death.

 

 

What are your specs?

 

I haven't build the computer yet but here is my part list.

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($279.99 @ Micro Center)

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($28.99 @ SuperBiiz)

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-Gaming 5 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($115.99 @ SuperBiiz)

Memory: Mushkin Stealth 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($95.89 @ OutletPC)

Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($52.49 @ OutletPC)

Video Card: MSI Radeon R9 390 8GB Video Card  ($329.98 @ SuperBiiz)

Case: Enermax OSTROG ATX Mid Tower Case  ($43.99 @ SuperBiiz)

Power Supply: Antec High Current Gamer 620W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($73.15 @ Amazon)

Optical Drive: LG GH24NSC0B DVD/CD Writer  ($16.89 @ OutletPC)

Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 OEM (64-bit)  ($89.99 @ NCIX US)

Total: $1127.35

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-07-10 23:26 EDT-0400