Can i OC using my rig?

[zromeo30]

CPU : Intel G3258 stock fan

RAM : Hyper X blu 1600mhz 8x2gb

PSU : Seasonic M12II 620W

Mobo: MSI Z97 Gaming 3

 

 

if i buy a CPU cooler between the two, which is better, 

ID Cooling ICELAND IS 50 or Noctua NH L12 Low Profile? 

 

[Stardar1]

either go for a 212 EVO or a liquid cooler, but yes, you can OC on a nice cooler

[Mohenjo]

the mobo is z97 so yea you can OC, but i dont think you need more than a 212 

[Lolucoca]

Yep, you can OC

[The_Stig]

You can OC a G3258 on the stock cooler

[don_svetlio]

yep, you're fine with OCing. Tho I'd look into a 4690K since the Pentium is crappy in games that need more than 2 threads

[zromeo30]

do i need to change my RAM?...im kinda new to OCing..

[themaniac]

I'd go with the noctua since it looks beefier and i know noctua are reputable

 

 

either go for a 212 EVO or a liquid cooler, but yes, you can OC on a nice cooler

 

 

the mobo is z97 so yea you can OC, but i dont think you need more than a 212 

please stop recomending the 212 there are better for a similar price like the cryorig h7 or bequiet pure rock

[themaniac]

do i need to change my RAM?...im kinda new to OCing..

nope not at all

[Mohenjo]

I'd go with the noctua since it looks beefier and i know noctua are reputable

 

 

 

 

please stop recomending the 212 there are better for a similar price like the cryorig h7 or bequiet pure rock

i know there are better out there, but the 212 is just a staple and is known quite well so i do still recommend for lower end CPUs 

[themaniac]

i know there are better out there, but the 212 is just a staple and is known quite well so i do still recommend for lower end CPUs 

but why when you can recomend the cryorig h7 it has a similar price while performing better and is quieter 

[Mohenjo]

but why when you can recomend the cryorig h7 it has a similar price while performing better and is quieter 

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[zromeo30]

thanks guys...goodluck to me...

[zaboomafoo57]

You can OC a G3258 on the stock cooler

I did on mine, got up to 4.3 with amazing temps

[ApolloX75]

but why when you can recomend the cryorig h7 it has a similar price while performing better and is quieter

Cryorig products are not as readily available in some areas compared to Cooler Master. The 212 is everywhere, the H7 is not.

[themaniac]

Cryorig products are not as readily available in some areas compared to Cooler Master. The 212 is everywhere, the H7 is not.

i have never seen a it not available for any area yet bequiet on the other hand not even here in the US i can find it(well its probably available but it would be hard)

[ApolloX75]

i have never seen a it not available for any area yet bequiet on the other hand not even here in the US i can find it(well its probably available but it would be hard)

Like I said some areas it's not as ubiquitous. Here in Canada neither NCIX nor Canada Computer carry Cryorig products. But both carry the full line of Cooler Master coolers.

And honestly if I have the choice of walking into a store and picking up a 212 for $30 vs ordering a similar cooler for the same price plus shipping it's pretty obvious. I'd get the 212.

I'm just pointing out that not everywhere is the US. That is why the 212 is always recommended, because it's carried almost everywhere.

[ApolloX75]

Doesn't Newegg sell them?

Not unless you want to pay import and shipping through the nose. Newegg.ca does not carry Cryorig.

[ApolloX75]

Can't you use their will-call service and not pay for shipping?

I haven't been on Newegg in like a year, I used NCIX for my parts and I got the THOR from a trusted friend.

No idea. Never liked buying from Newegg personally, often more expensive unless you can price match.

I stick with NCIX for most of my parts or use Canada Computers if I'm desperate. I don't have a Memory Express in my area so those two are my only local options.