over clock i5 2500k sandybridge, Windows 10

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Hi guys, I've googled and googled to no avail so here is my over clocking problem.

I have a modest rig which is around 10 years old, Im not looking to break records but want to extract a bit more out of the old girl as a last hurrah.

MB: Asus P8Z68 V
CPU : i5 2500k 3.3Ghz
RAM: corsair vengeance 8gb DDr3 1600mhz
GPU: Currently a GTX 770 but have picked up a 980ti.
PSU: Seasonic X Series 850w plus gold.

I was going to upgrade the ram to 16gb.

The problem I have is, this was built was windows 7 was still relatively new, I have the original Asus utility disc with ai suite 1 on it, I can't install this as its not compatible with windows 10, I have tried to download ai suite 3 but this is not compatible with my MB. So I cant use that.

Now on win 7 I used to be able to enter the bios settings during boot, but windows 10 I do not have this options, I have checked in win10 and it shows boot as uefi (not legacy) I have tried to shut down whilst holding shift this makes no difference, and I followed a guide to add a shortcut to the desktop to enter the bios but that doesn't seem to do anything. Does anyone have a reliable way to me getting into the bios or maybe a suggestion of some software I can use to clock my i5?

Just trying to run warzone on some modest settings and fps to play with mates, I used to play BF3/4 mainly and it always ran that ok but that is now a much older game of course.

Many thanks Dave
 
Its got an Artic cooling freezer 7 Pro. I've read that but I'm happy with any upgrade, heard 4ghz will be better but without pushing things. I will try smashing delete every time I turn it on.
 
Its got an Artic cooling freezer 7 Pro. I've read that but I'm happy with any upgrade, heard 4ghz will be better but without pushing things. I will try smashing delete every time I turn it on.
Good luck think i had same cooler with my 2500k, not the best so keep vcore voltage 1.30v or less, plenty of OC guides online.
 
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