Overclock or Upgrade

[DChurchy]

Hi,

I'm currently using my first Gaming PC I built over 2 years ago, and it's at the time where I need to overclock or potentially upgrade to get the most out of my games.

If I go down the overclock route, I understand I have to be wary of voltage otherwise I could get into trouble, is 1.1V a safe voltage? i've looked online and I get told too many things, or it's not really clear.

Also I need to know what the best type of cooler would be. I'm generally looking at an air cooler which is no more than £40.

System:

i5 3570k (Running stock / stuck cooler)
Asus Motherboard (has bios overclocking)
16gb ram - Corsair Vengance (not low profile)
r9 290 8gb GCARD
Zalman Z11 plus case (Don't know what will fit)

Any help would be amazing.. Sorry for the nooby question

 

[DChurchy]

Hi,

I have a Asus P8Z77-V LX. I have a benQ 24inch monitor and only really play at 1080p.

for upgrade I have about £500. So would possibly be looking at I5 6600k or the I7 6700k if I sold some of my parts.

 

[DChurchy]

Brilliant, Thanks for your help.

i'll have to see what I can afford etc.