Can I overclock CPU?

[TechPioneer]

Hello everyone! I am planning to upgrade my pc.

 

Mobo: P8H61-M LX3 R2.0           https://www.asus.com/us/Motherboards/P8H61M_LX3_R20/

CPU: i5-3470                               http://ark.intel.com/products/68316/Intel-Core-i5-3470-Processor-6M-Cache-up-to-3_60-GHz

GPU: GTX 1050 Ti                       http://www.geforce.com/hardware/desktop-gpus/geforce-gtx-1050-ti/specifications

PSU: EVGA W1                            https://www.evga.com/Products/Product.aspx?pn=100-W1-0500-KR

 

But can I overclock cpu and gpu ?

[W-L]

Just now, TechPioneer said:

Hello everyone! I am planning to upgrade my pc.

 

Mobo: P8H61-M LX3 R2.0           https://www.asus.com/us/Motherboards/P8H61M_LX3_R20/

CPU: i5-3470                               http://ark.intel.com/products/68316/Intel-Core-i5-3470-Processor-6M-Cache-up-to-3_60-GHz

GPU: GTX 1050 Ti                       http://www.geforce.com/hardware/desktop-gpus/geforce-gtx-1050-ti/specifications

PSU: EVGA W1                            https://www.evga.com/Products/Product.aspx?pn=100-W1-0500-KR

 

But can I overclock cpu and gpu ?

You can overclock the GPU but not the CPU as it's a locked multiplier and non-overclockable board. 

[asand1]

Nope, you need a K variant CPU to OC, dont know anything about the mobo though.

[pagani123]

the CPU has to be a K variant from Intel for you to be able to overclock it. 

[GrayTech]

2 minutes ago, TechPioneer said:

 

Hello everyone! I am planning to upgrade my pc.

 

Mobo: P8H61-M LX3 R2.0           https://www.asus.com/us/Motherboards/P8H61M_LX3_R20/

CPU: i5-3470                               http://ark.intel.com/products/68316/Intel-Core-i5-3470-Processor-6M-Cache-up-to-3_60-GHz

GPU: GTX 1050 Ti                       http://www.geforce.com/hardware/desktop-gpus/geforce-gtx-1050-ti/specifications

PSU: EVGA W1                            https://www.evga.com/Products/Product.aspx?pn=100-W1-0500-KR

 

Are these the parts you want to buy? Since they aren't great options in my opinion.

[Tiwaz]

Just now, Maybach123 said:

the CPU has to be a K variant from Intel for you to be able to overclock it. 

what about BLCK oc'ing?

[W-L]

3 minutes ago, Tiwaz said:

what about BLCK oc'ing?

The board isn't capable of overclocking it doesn't have that feature enabled. In general base overclocking can be done but isn't usually recommended as it can mess up other things around the system causing issues with stability, lesser on the newer generation of CPU's.

[TechPioneer]

7 minutes ago, Maybach123 said:

the CPU has to be a K variant from Intel for you to be able to overclock it. 

But it says that it's overclockable to 3.6GHZ

 

[pagani123]

1 minute ago, TechPioneer said:

But it says that it's overclockable to 3.6GHZ

 

I believe you are confusing turbo boost with overclocking. Turbo boosting is an automatic process controlled by Intel. 

This video may help clear up the confusion

 

[Tiwaz]

3 minutes ago, W-L said:

The board isn't capable of overclocking it doesn't have that feature enabled. In general base overclocking can be done but isn't usually recommended as it can mess up other things around the system causing issues with stability, lesser on the newer generation of CPU's.

i know, was kind of a joke

[Sir Asvald]

2 minutes ago, TechPioneer said:

But it says that it's overclockable to 3.6GHZ

 

That is Max Turbo...

 

Quote

Max turbo frequency is the maximum single core frequency at which the processor is capable of operating using Intel® Turbo Boost Technology. Frequency is measured in gigahertz (GHz), or billion cycles per second

 

[19_blackie_73]

what would you pay for the parts? cpu and mobo are pretty outdated, and if you don't get a really really good deal on them, it's not worth it IMHO

 

[TechPioneer]

2 minutes ago, Maybach123 said:

I believe you are confusing turbo boost with overclocking. Turbo boosting is an automatic process controlled by Intel. 

This video may help clear up the confusion

 

Now I understand... THANKS!

[TechPioneer]

2 minutes ago, 19_blackie_73 said:

what would you pay for the parts? cpu and mobo are pretty outdated, and if you don't get a really really good deal on them, it's not worth it IMHO

 

I am paying 400 dollars (Plus 8 Gb Ballistix ram)

[19_blackie_73]

Just now, TechPioneer said:

I am paying 400 dollars (Plus 8 Gb Ballistix ram)

for everything or only cpu and mobo?

[TechPioneer]

1 minute ago, TechPioneer said:

I am paying 400 dollars (Plus 8 Gb Ballistix ram)

Sorry my mistake I am paying 350

 

[TechPioneer]

1 minute ago, 19_blackie_73 said:

for everything or only cpu and mobo?

For everything

[19_blackie_73]

For just over 400$ you can go way newer, same gpu but better overall platform and overclockable if I'm not totally lost in amds chipsets:

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 5 1400 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($164.88 @ OutletPC) 
Motherboard: ASRock - AB350M-HDV Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard  ($69.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Memory: Crucial - Ballistix Sport LT 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2400 Memory  ($59.99 @ Newegg) 
Video Card: EVGA - GeForce GTX 1050 Ti 4GB ACX 2.0 Video Card  ($114.99 @ Newegg) 
Power Supply: Corsair - CXM 450W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($29.99 @ Newegg) 
Total: $439.84
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-05-07 03:01 EDT-0400

 

 

EDIT: Didn't see your mistake with the pricing, but I'd still would pay that little premium and get the newer platform.

From Intel's side you could also get an B250 mobo and a i5 7500, though I see more value in the build above and you can't oc the 7500.