Is this good for overclocking?

[Maihym]

Is this build good enough for overclocking? What kind of setting will I be able to play at without overclocking and with?

 

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[daniellearmouth]

Intel processors with the 'K' designation are unlocked, making them pretty much perfect for overclocking.

 

As a matter of fact, your processor is a sweet spot processor, for its efficiency, power, and overclockability.

[Dzzope]

Yes but if only gaming then you can drop to an i5 and 8GB ram.. and get an SSD..

[Maihym]

Intel processors with the 'K' designation are unlocked, making them pretty much perfect for overclocking.

As a matter of fact, your processor is a sweet spot processor, for its efficiency, power, and overclockability.

Ok but what about my gpu? Is that good enough to overclock and and what kind of settings would I get?

[Maihym]

Yes but if only gaming then you can drop to an i5 and 8GB ram.. and get an SSD..

What if I'm streaming and gaming? Also I dont really want an ssd. Maybe if I get more money.

[Dzzope]

Streaming, gaming and other stuff, sure..

 

 

SSD is well worth it.. makes the whole system much more responsive and snappy.

[Maihym]

Streaming, gaming and other stuff, sure..

SSD is well worth it.. makes the whole system much more responsive and snappy.

Ok will I be able to overclock my gpu? Also what kind of settings will I be able to play at?

[Dzzope]

At 1080 60hz, you should be able to max all but the most demanding games.

[Maihym]

At 1080 60hz, you should be able to max all but the most demanding games.

What games won't I be able to max out?

[Dzzope]

Something that is very poorly optimized or that has insane settings that take allot of resources but little visual benefit for the settings such as some of the more advanced settings in GTAV.

[Maihym]

Something that is very poorly optimized or that has insane settings that take allot of resources but little visual benefit for the settings such as some of the more advanced settings in GTAV.

Ok thank you. Also can I overclock my gpu?

[Dzzope]

Yep, just look for a guide on youtube.. Tis very easy.

[Maihym]

Yep, just look for a guide on youtube.. Tis very easy.

Ok but do you know how much I would be able to overclock it?

[Dzzope]

Depends on your particular card.. should be covered in any decent guide..