Can I overclock with this build?

[SirKarp]

EDIT: Will this build run well for gaming?

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

CPU: Intel Pentium G3258 3.2GHz Dual-Core Processor  ($49.99 @ Micro Center) 

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($24.89 @ OutletPC) 

Motherboard: ASRock Z97 Anniversary ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($76.50 @ SuperBiiz) 

Memory: Team Dark 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($39.99 @ Newegg) 

Storage: Kingston HyperX Fury 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($0.00) 

Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($0.00) 

Storage: Western Digital Caviar Green 1.5TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive 

Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 950 2GB FTW ACX 2.0 Video Card  ($169.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

Case: Raidmax Vortex ATX Mid Tower Case  ($35.10 @ SuperBiiz) 

Power Supply: Cooler Master VSM 550W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($49.99 @ Newegg) 

Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 OEM (64-bit)  (Purchased For $80.00) 

Wireless Network Adapter: Gigabyte GC-WB867D-I 802.11a/b/g/n/ac PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter  ($27.00 @ SuperBiiz) 

Keyboard: Logitech K120 Wired Standard Keyboard  ($9.99 @ Micro Center) 

Total: $563.44

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

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[Ardy]

You cant overclock with a H97 Mobo, you need a Z87 or Z97 to OC

[asiancorruption]

Depends on what you're going to play. If its just LOL, csgo or anything of the sort, you're fine.

[Guest]

You cant overclock with a H97 Mobo, you need a Z87 or Z97 to OC

I forgot how to find that out, where can I find that? 

[SirKarp]

You cant overclock with a H97 Mobo, you need a Z87 or Z97 to OC

Edited.

[Guest]

 

EDIT: Will this build run well for gaming?

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

CPU: Intel Pentium G3258 3.2GHz Dual-Core Processor  ($49.99 @ Micro Center) 

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($24.89 @ OutletPC) 

Motherboard: ASRock Z97 Anniversary ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($76.50 @ SuperBiiz) 

Memory: Team Dark 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($39.99 @ Newegg) 

Storage: Kingston HyperX Fury 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($0.00) 

Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($0.00) 

Storage: Western Digital Caviar Green 1.5TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive

Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 950 2GB FTW ACX 2.0 Video Card  ($169.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

Case: Raidmax Vortex ATX Mid Tower Case  ($35.10 @ SuperBiiz) 

Power Supply: Cooler Master VSM 550W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($49.99 @ Newegg) 

Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 OEM (64-bit)  (Purchased For $80.00) 

Wireless Network Adapter: Gigabyte GC-WB867D-I 802.11a/b/g/n/ac PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter  ($27.00 @ SuperBiiz) 

Keyboard: Logitech K120 Wired Standard Keyboard  ($9.99 @ Micro Center) 

Total: $563.44

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-10-27 19:58 EDT-0400

 

Which games? Some games can benefit from 4 cores

[zzenigmaxzz]

yes you can overclock it but i would recommend an i3 .. you will run in to some games that dont like anything less than 4 cores/threads

[Ardy]

I forgot how to find that out, where can I find that? 

You look at the mobo specs

[SirKarp]

Depends on what you're going to play. If its just LOL, csgo or anything of the sort, you're fine.

 

Most intensive would probably be the newer Tomb Raider, thoughts?  EDIT: Thoughts on an i3?

[SirKarp]

yes you can overclock it but i would recommend an i3 .. you will run in to some games that dont like anything less than 4 cores/threads

 

Would this build still work with an i3?

[Ardy]

Most intensive would probably be the newer Tomb Raider, thoughts?  

You better go with at least an i3 like the 4130 or even better an i5 if you have the money.

[Fate]

You cant overclock with a H97 Mobo, you need a Z87 or Z97 to OC

You can overclock on pretty much every LGA1150 mobo with a G3258

 

Would this build still work with an i3?

Yes, and an i3 is a lot better.

[SirKarp]

Which games? Some games can benefit from 4 cores

 

Newest/hardest would be the newer Tomb Raider.

[SirKarp]

You better go with at least an i3 like the 4130 or even better an i5 if you have the money.

Right, cheers

[SirKarp]

You can overclock on pretty much every LGA1150 mobo with a G3258

 

Yes, and an i3 is a lot better.

Cool cheers

[blueballs]

You cant overclock with a H97 Mobo, you need a Z87 or Z97 to OC

 you can overclock with pretty much all h97 mobo with a simple bios update

[asiancorruption]

Most intensive would probably be the newer Tomb Raider, thoughts?  EDIT: Thoughts on an i3?

I can see i3s being fine, but more demanding games might be a problem.

If you're really tight on budget there is AMD. but your single core performace won't be as good, you'll need a new mobo and your upgrade path is, well non existent unless you want a space heater. But you can get a 6 core for $100 ish.

Best case scenario is to get a 4460 so you get a really good cpu. But I think they're $170 US so it maybe out of your budget. 

[SirKarp]

I can see i3s being fine, but more demanding games might be a problem.

If you're really tight on budget there is AMD. but your single core performace won't be as good, you'll need a new mobo and your upgrade path is, well non existent unless you want a space heater. But you can get a 6 core for $100 ish.

Best case scenario is to get a 4460 so you get a really good cpu. But I think they're $170 US so it maybe out of your budget. 

Thanks!

The 4460 is indeed out of my price range, this is why I initially wanted a $50 CPU