overclock i5 7600K

[Walt]

Hi everyone.

I am planning to overclock my CPU (i5 7600K) but I don't know where to start. My motherboard is a Z270 msi gaming pro carbon and my cooler cryorig H7. 

First is my question: what are the benefits of overclocking my CPU? I know it will be faster but what will I notice? Less CPU usage, better FPS, faster loading screens etc... 

My second question is: where do I start? What is the best way for me to start overclocking? Where do I need to keep an eye on etc...

 

I know hardly anything about overclocking (it's my first time) so every tip will be appreciated!

Thanks

 

[Sharif]

In my opinion, overclocking is just fun on it's own, messing around and try to get system stable while at it.

 

Sure you'll get more fps like 1-4%

[TheGlenlivet]

Have you been into the Bios on your motherboard? 

http://www.pcgamer.com/kaby-lake-overclocking-tested-the-quest-for-5ghz/

 

Read this. 

Use Hardware monitor to check CPU temps after you apply the OC and test it using a stress test to make sure it's stable.  Good luck.

[Walt]

19 minutes ago, TheGlenlivet said:

Have you been into the Bios on your motherboard? 

http://www.pcgamer.com/kaby-lake-overclocking-tested-the-quest-for-5ghz/

 

Read this. 

Use Hardware monitor to check CPU temps after you apply the OC and test it using a stress test to make sure it's stable.  Good luck.

Thanks! Which stress test do you recommend? 

[Walt]

@TheGlenlivet & @Sharif

Another question: will it void the warranty? Also if it has nothing to do with that I overclocked it? 

[TheGlenlivet]

2 minutes ago, Walt said:

Thanks! Which stress test do you recommend? 

https://www.custompcreview.com/articles/8-best-tools-stress-test-pc-cpu-ram-gpu/

You have a plethora at your disposal...

[TheGlenlivet]

Just now, Walt said:

@TheGlenlivet & @Sharif

Another question: will it void the warranty? Also if it has nothing to do with that I overclocked it? 

I wouldn't stress over it.  If you do it really wrong, your system won't boot.  If you do it a little wrong it will crash during stress testing and you will back of the overclock or up the voltage.  Read the how to I linked.  It LITERALLY shows you everything you need to do.

[Sharif]

You might be a little worried on the first few crashes and instability signs, it's normal