Should I Overclock?

[jwgering]

My Build:

Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core
Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus 76.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing
Gigabyte GA-Z77-HD3 ATX LGA1155
Patriot Signature 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600
Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM
Sapphire Radeon HD 7950 3GB
Linksys WMP600N 802.11a/b/g/n PCI
Corsair 500R Black ATX Mid Tower
Corsair 600W ATX12V
LG GH24NS95 DVD/CD Writer

[kissofdiss]

No don't overclock. I think overclocking is risky and useless, after all your PC specs are enough to run any game smoothly on high settings and do not need over clocking. Well, if you're willing to get a better cooling system and also willing to take the risks if something happens to your CPU then go ahead and overclock but i wouldn't recommend it.

[Scotia]

Why would you buy that cooler and then not overclock? Yes you should overclock, I'd go for around a 4.2 Ghz OC to be safe and then bump it up if your temps are good.

[jwgering]

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You don't seem to have a clue what you're talking about.

[[MPGH]Doc]

Why not, bump that shit up to 4.5

[Embrace.]

Yeah man for sure, just keep an eye on your PC temp. If you notice it starts running hot just put it down a notch. Also what do you use the PC for?

[TOYO250]

My Build:

Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core
Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus 76.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing
Gigabyte GA-Z77-HD3 ATX LGA1155
Patriot Signature 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600
Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM
Sapphire Radeon HD 7950 3GB
Linksys WMP600N 802.11a/b/g/n PCI
Corsair 500R Black ATX Mid Tower
Corsair 600W ATX12V
LG GH24NS95 DVD/CD Writer

you have a good configuration bro and you can tick more performance from it but be careful always observe the temp

[jwgering]

Yeah man for sure, just keep an eye on your PC temp. If you notice it starts running hot just put it down a notch. Also what do you use the PC for?

Gaming and browsing a ton of different forums.

[Justifiable]

Just depends if you fine with risking it.

[Domokun_index]

Only if need be; and you have a sufficient cooling system.

[Deflorate.]

I really see no need to overclock other than a bigger e-peen.

You really don't need to unless your doing high tensity work on your rig.

Otherwise it's not needed.

But I mean if you built a rig just for an OC build, (Didn't look at your build.) than of course overclock it.